Albert Bolks, one of Sioux county's pioneers, for many years one of Orange City's business men and justice of the peace until recently died at his home at Orange City, Friday night, December 26th.
Rock Valley Bee 1920-01-02.
Obituary for Albert Bolks: A few days ago, our friend and fellow townsman, Mr. A. Bolks, who had been ill, exchanged the temporal with the eternal on Friday, Dec 26, at the age of 80 years and 4 months. He saw the light of day at Den Ham, Overijsel, Netherlands, on 31 Aug 1839. He was the eldest son of Rev. and Mrs. Seine Bolks, who came over from the Netherlands with their family in 1847, and were part of the first Black Lake settlement, and settled in the part of the Colony, presently known as Overisel, Allegan County, Michigan. The family later moved from there to Grand Haven where the recently departed was employed as a store clerk.
Then, when his parents left for Milwaukee, he accompanied them and, there he got into the hardware business. There he married Miss Jennie Beyers, who now survives him. From there he followed his parents to Chicago where he took a position as clerk in the post office. He then settled in Zeeland, Michigan when his father became a pastor there, and he opened a hardware store. And in 1880, he came to Orange City, after his parents had preceded him here, and had a similar situation here, too.
The deceased had been married 59½ years. Two children, a little son of 1 year and a little daughter of 6 years, died while they lived at Zeeland. Those children still living are George at Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Wm Leggett at Minneapolis, Minn, and Dr. Mathel Hospers. Also, he leaves a brother Gerrit Bolks whose 77th birthday was on the day of the funeral, as well as his sister, Rev. Mrs. James De Pree and his brother Simon Bolks of Sioux Center.
And for 5 years, from 1910 to 1915, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bolks lived in Spokane, after which their home here was renovated.
We made personal acquaintance with the deceased at Chicago in Sept. of 1863, and already then and later in this region were on friendly terms with him and his friends here. He was a regular visitor to God's House on Sundays and to the prayer meeting during the week: in both of these endeavors his life was certainly exemplary, especially in recent years. His poor sight and poor hearing for some time now, have caused him to lead a more secluded life. It is comforting to the survivors to hear from his lips that he was not afraid of the hour of parting, and could declare that he was ready to meet his Lord. The elderly widow, the children, the sister and the brothers and the whole family may rest assured of our sincere sympathy. De Volksvriend, dated Jan 1, 1920, p. 7, col 4. [Translated by J. Smith.]
Contributor: J. Smith (47119619)
Parents: Seine Bolks and Geertje Brouwer.
Contributor: Kramer550 (48570676)
Albert Bolks, one of Sioux county's pioneers, for many years one of Orange City's business men and justice of the peace until recently died at his home at Orange City, Friday night, December 26th.
Rock Valley Bee 1920-01-02.
Obituary for Albert Bolks: A few days ago, our friend and fellow townsman, Mr. A. Bolks, who had been ill, exchanged the temporal with the eternal on Friday, Dec 26, at the age of 80 years and 4 months. He saw the light of day at Den Ham, Overijsel, Netherlands, on 31 Aug 1839. He was the eldest son of Rev. and Mrs. Seine Bolks, who came over from the Netherlands with their family in 1847, and were part of the first Black Lake settlement, and settled in the part of the Colony, presently known as Overisel, Allegan County, Michigan. The family later moved from there to Grand Haven where the recently departed was employed as a store clerk.
Then, when his parents left for Milwaukee, he accompanied them and, there he got into the hardware business. There he married Miss Jennie Beyers, who now survives him. From there he followed his parents to Chicago where he took a position as clerk in the post office. He then settled in Zeeland, Michigan when his father became a pastor there, and he opened a hardware store. And in 1880, he came to Orange City, after his parents had preceded him here, and had a similar situation here, too.
The deceased had been married 59½ years. Two children, a little son of 1 year and a little daughter of 6 years, died while they lived at Zeeland. Those children still living are George at Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Wm Leggett at Minneapolis, Minn, and Dr. Mathel Hospers. Also, he leaves a brother Gerrit Bolks whose 77th birthday was on the day of the funeral, as well as his sister, Rev. Mrs. James De Pree and his brother Simon Bolks of Sioux Center.
And for 5 years, from 1910 to 1915, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bolks lived in Spokane, after which their home here was renovated.
We made personal acquaintance with the deceased at Chicago in Sept. of 1863, and already then and later in this region were on friendly terms with him and his friends here. He was a regular visitor to God's House on Sundays and to the prayer meeting during the week: in both of these endeavors his life was certainly exemplary, especially in recent years. His poor sight and poor hearing for some time now, have caused him to lead a more secluded life. It is comforting to the survivors to hear from his lips that he was not afraid of the hour of parting, and could declare that he was ready to meet his Lord. The elderly widow, the children, the sister and the brothers and the whole family may rest assured of our sincere sympathy. De Volksvriend, dated Jan 1, 1920, p. 7, col 4. [Translated by J. Smith.]
Contributor: J. Smith (47119619)
Parents: Seine Bolks and Geertje Brouwer.
Contributor: Kramer550 (48570676)
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