His parents were born in Holland and migrated to Iowa. They were successful farmers., Gysbert had several brothers and sisters
G. Van Hemert, 80, longtime Newcastle resident, had been in poor health since 1954 and was critically ill for several days before he died.
Jana Steenhoek married Gysbert Van Hemert on 20 July 1898 in Marion County, Iowa.
Gysbert Van Hemert purchased 160 acres of farming land west of Newcastle for $25.00 an acre. His family moved from Marion County, Iowa to Newcastle on December of 1908. It was a lonesome trip for his wife, at any time during the trip, she would have turned back to Iowa. The couple lived on the farm for several years before moving to Newcastle where he worked for the railroad.
Survived by his wife; two sons - L. Van Hemert of Olney and Ira G. Van Hemert of Nogales, AZ; two brothers; nine children; 13 great-grandchildren.
His parents were born in Holland and migrated to Iowa. They were successful farmers., Gysbert had several brothers and sisters
G. Van Hemert, 80, longtime Newcastle resident, had been in poor health since 1954 and was critically ill for several days before he died.
Jana Steenhoek married Gysbert Van Hemert on 20 July 1898 in Marion County, Iowa.
Gysbert Van Hemert purchased 160 acres of farming land west of Newcastle for $25.00 an acre. His family moved from Marion County, Iowa to Newcastle on December of 1908. It was a lonesome trip for his wife, at any time during the trip, she would have turned back to Iowa. The couple lived on the farm for several years before moving to Newcastle where he worked for the railroad.
Survived by his wife; two sons - L. Van Hemert of Olney and Ira G. Van Hemert of Nogales, AZ; two brothers; nine children; 13 great-grandchildren.
Family Members
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Celia Van Hemert Witzenburg
1860–1920
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Simon M. "Sam" Van Hemert
1861–1931
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Cornelis "Case" Van Hemert
1862–1935
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Lena "Ellen" Van Hemert Nieuwendorp
1866–1932
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Peter Van Hemert
1867–1929
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Lybert Van Hemert
1868–1929
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Kate Van Hemert Klein
1869–1940
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John Van Hemert
1871–1952
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Maggie or Grietje Van Hemert VerDught
1872–1923
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William Van Hemert
1874–1957
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Joseph VanHemert
1878–1957
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Lizzie Van Hemert VanDer Martin
1880–1942
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Garrett Van Hemert
1881–1951
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