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Webie Wiebes Vanderflute

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Webie Wiebes Vanderflute

Birth
Smallingerland Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands
Death
26 Sep 1918 (aged 77)
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 4, Lot 338, Space 3
Memorial ID
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Webie's parents were:
Wiebe Popkes Van der Vlugt, b. Dec. 19, 1819 or Jan. 21, 1824 in Netherlands &
Sjoukjen Joiskes Jongsma, b. Mar. 29, 1819 or Mar. 27, 1817 in Lippenhuizen, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Jan. 23, 1891 in Ureterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.

Webie's last name was originally Van Der Flugt... was Van der Vlugt/Van der Flught as late as the 1915 census and his children anglicized their name to be spelled Vanderflute.

Webie Van der Flught and Sada Sejtske VanderMeulen were married on May 9, 1862 in the Netherlands.

Webie & Sada "Sadie" Vanderflute's children were:
1. Sjoukje Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Jun. 20, 1863 in Dragsten, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Jan. 25, 1872 in Netherlands.
2. John Jan Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Feb. 01, 1865 in Crathen, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Feb. 28, 1946
3. Ella Eelkja Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Apr. 6, 1869 in Dragten/Drachten, Smallingerland Municipality,, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Dec. 27, 1919 in Lamoni, Decatur County, IA. Ella marr. John Bennis DeVries.
4. (twin) William "Wiebe" A. Vanderflute, b. Jan. 20, 1872 in Netherlands and d. Sep. 27, 1950 in Decatur County, IA. Wiebe marr. Charlotte Belle Mackey.
5. (twin) Maggie Maaike Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Jan. 20, 1872 in Netherlands and d. Mar. 6, 1948 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, MO. Maggie marr. William S. Goodwin
6. Florence Flora Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Feb. 18, 1875 in Otley, Marion county, IA. and d. in Provo, UT.
7. Isaac Itske Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Mar. 12, 1878 in Otley, Marion county, IA. and d. Jan. 14, 1952 in Kellerton, Ringgold County, IA.
8. Hattie Hiltje Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Apr. 03, 1881 in Otley, Marion county, IA. and d. Sep. 16, 1954 in Leon, Decatur County, IA. Hattie marr. Harvey A. Davenport.
9. William Henry Vanderflute, b. Apr. 11, 1884 in Lamoni, Decatur county, IA. and d. May 1962 in Lucas, Lucas County, IA. William marr. Emma Lavina Boyer in 1906 and Iris Z. _ in 1920.

WEBIE VANDERFLUTE - Obituary
Webie W. Vanderflute was born in Crathen, (Province Friesland) Holland, January 13, 1841, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. DeVries on September 26, 1918, at the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 13 days. The duration of his illness was one week and he suffered very much during that time.
Mr. Vanderflute was married to Sadie J. Vandermullen, May 9, 1862. She passed away September 2, 1901.
To this union nine children were born, five daughters and four sons of which the following survive: John, Mrs. Ella DeVries, Webie Jr., Mrs. Maggie Goodwin, Flora Woods, Isaac, Hattie Davenport, and William, one daughter having gone before.
He also leaves to mourn his loss three brothers and one sister. Namely: I. Vanderflute, Chariton, Iowa; Henry Vanderflute of Tacoma, Washington; John Vanderflute of Province Friesland, Holland, and Flora Eelkame of Province Fries-land, Holland.
Mr. Vanderflute and companion came to America in 1873, settling first in Salt Lake City, Utah, only living there a short time, then moving to Otley, Marion County, Iowa, They came to Lamoni in 1882 and he has ever since resided here, making a visit to Holland in 1914.
He accepted Christian faith many years ago, though disappointed in his early Christian life, he has always believed in the true principles of the gospel.
Mr. Vanderflute was a very industrious worker and worked up to within a few days of his death. He was well known throughout the country and neighborhood.
Funeral September 27 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Ella DeVries. Sermon by Elder John Smith, assisted by Elder A. L. Keen, burial at Rose Hill, Lamoni.
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

The Lamoni Chronicle (Lamoni, IA.), P. 7
Thursday, Oct. 10th, 1918
CARD OF THANKS
We desire through the columns of the Chronicle to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of our father, Webie Vanderflute.
[Signed] The Children.
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

Further Sources:
Netherlands, Birth Index, 1784-1921
Name Wiebe Van Der Vlugt
Residence Age 0
Birth Date 13 jan 1841
Birth Place Smallingerland
Residence Year 1841
Father Wiebe Van Der Vlugt
Mother Sjoukjen Jongsma
URL
https://www.wiewaswie.nl/personen-zoeken/zoeken/document/srcid/15445758
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

Netherlands, Civil Marriage Index, 1795-1950
Name Wiebe van der Vlugt [Wiebe Wiebes]
Gender mannelijk (Male)
Age 21
Birth Date abt 1841
Marriage Date 9 mei 1862 (9 May 1862)
Marriage Place Smallingerland
Father Wiebe van der Vlugt
Mother Sjoukjen Jongsma
Spouse Sytske van der Meulen
URL
https://www.wiewaswie.nl/personen-zoeken/zoeken/document/srcid/15150350
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Name Wiebe Wiebes Vandervlugt
Age 32
Birth Year abt 1841
Arrival Year 1873
Arrival Place North America
Primary Immigrant Vandervlugt, Wiebe Wiebes
Family Members family
Source Publication Code 9081
Annotation Date of emigration with intended destination. Extracted from "Staat Der Landverhuizingen Naar Noord-Amerika of Andere Overzeesche Gewesten [ List of Emigrants to North America or other Overseas Places]" which is located in the Algemeen Rijksarchief (Natio
Source Bibliography SWIERENGA, ROBERT P, compiler. Dutch Emigrants to the United States, South Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, 1835-1880: An Alphabetical Listing by Household Heads and Independent Persons. Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources, 1983. 346p.
Household Members (Name) Wiebe Wiebes Vandervlugt
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)
Webie's parents were:
Wiebe Popkes Van der Vlugt, b. Dec. 19, 1819 or Jan. 21, 1824 in Netherlands &
Sjoukjen Joiskes Jongsma, b. Mar. 29, 1819 or Mar. 27, 1817 in Lippenhuizen, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Jan. 23, 1891 in Ureterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.

Webie's last name was originally Van Der Flugt... was Van der Vlugt/Van der Flught as late as the 1915 census and his children anglicized their name to be spelled Vanderflute.

Webie Van der Flught and Sada Sejtske VanderMeulen were married on May 9, 1862 in the Netherlands.

Webie & Sada "Sadie" Vanderflute's children were:
1. Sjoukje Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Jun. 20, 1863 in Dragsten, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Jan. 25, 1872 in Netherlands.
2. John Jan Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Feb. 01, 1865 in Crathen, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Feb. 28, 1946
3. Ella Eelkja Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Apr. 6, 1869 in Dragten/Drachten, Smallingerland Municipality,, Friesland, Netherlands and d. Dec. 27, 1919 in Lamoni, Decatur County, IA. Ella marr. John Bennis DeVries.
4. (twin) William "Wiebe" A. Vanderflute, b. Jan. 20, 1872 in Netherlands and d. Sep. 27, 1950 in Decatur County, IA. Wiebe marr. Charlotte Belle Mackey.
5. (twin) Maggie Maaike Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Jan. 20, 1872 in Netherlands and d. Mar. 6, 1948 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, MO. Maggie marr. William S. Goodwin
6. Florence Flora Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Feb. 18, 1875 in Otley, Marion county, IA. and d. in Provo, UT.
7. Isaac Itske Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Mar. 12, 1878 in Otley, Marion county, IA. and d. Jan. 14, 1952 in Kellerton, Ringgold County, IA.
8. Hattie Hiltje Wiebes Vanderflute, b. Apr. 03, 1881 in Otley, Marion county, IA. and d. Sep. 16, 1954 in Leon, Decatur County, IA. Hattie marr. Harvey A. Davenport.
9. William Henry Vanderflute, b. Apr. 11, 1884 in Lamoni, Decatur county, IA. and d. May 1962 in Lucas, Lucas County, IA. William marr. Emma Lavina Boyer in 1906 and Iris Z. _ in 1920.

WEBIE VANDERFLUTE - Obituary
Webie W. Vanderflute was born in Crathen, (Province Friesland) Holland, January 13, 1841, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. DeVries on September 26, 1918, at the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 13 days. The duration of his illness was one week and he suffered very much during that time.
Mr. Vanderflute was married to Sadie J. Vandermullen, May 9, 1862. She passed away September 2, 1901.
To this union nine children were born, five daughters and four sons of which the following survive: John, Mrs. Ella DeVries, Webie Jr., Mrs. Maggie Goodwin, Flora Woods, Isaac, Hattie Davenport, and William, one daughter having gone before.
He also leaves to mourn his loss three brothers and one sister. Namely: I. Vanderflute, Chariton, Iowa; Henry Vanderflute of Tacoma, Washington; John Vanderflute of Province Friesland, Holland, and Flora Eelkame of Province Fries-land, Holland.
Mr. Vanderflute and companion came to America in 1873, settling first in Salt Lake City, Utah, only living there a short time, then moving to Otley, Marion County, Iowa, They came to Lamoni in 1882 and he has ever since resided here, making a visit to Holland in 1914.
He accepted Christian faith many years ago, though disappointed in his early Christian life, he has always believed in the true principles of the gospel.
Mr. Vanderflute was a very industrious worker and worked up to within a few days of his death. He was well known throughout the country and neighborhood.
Funeral September 27 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Ella DeVries. Sermon by Elder John Smith, assisted by Elder A. L. Keen, burial at Rose Hill, Lamoni.
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

The Lamoni Chronicle (Lamoni, IA.), P. 7
Thursday, Oct. 10th, 1918
CARD OF THANKS
We desire through the columns of the Chronicle to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of our father, Webie Vanderflute.
[Signed] The Children.
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

Further Sources:
Netherlands, Birth Index, 1784-1921
Name Wiebe Van Der Vlugt
Residence Age 0
Birth Date 13 jan 1841
Birth Place Smallingerland
Residence Year 1841
Father Wiebe Van Der Vlugt
Mother Sjoukjen Jongsma
URL
https://www.wiewaswie.nl/personen-zoeken/zoeken/document/srcid/15445758
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

Netherlands, Civil Marriage Index, 1795-1950
Name Wiebe van der Vlugt [Wiebe Wiebes]
Gender mannelijk (Male)
Age 21
Birth Date abt 1841
Marriage Date 9 mei 1862 (9 May 1862)
Marriage Place Smallingerland
Father Wiebe van der Vlugt
Mother Sjoukjen Jongsma
Spouse Sytske van der Meulen
URL
https://www.wiewaswie.nl/personen-zoeken/zoeken/document/srcid/15150350
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Name Wiebe Wiebes Vandervlugt
Age 32
Birth Year abt 1841
Arrival Year 1873
Arrival Place North America
Primary Immigrant Vandervlugt, Wiebe Wiebes
Family Members family
Source Publication Code 9081
Annotation Date of emigration with intended destination. Extracted from "Staat Der Landverhuizingen Naar Noord-Amerika of Andere Overzeesche Gewesten [ List of Emigrants to North America or other Overseas Places]" which is located in the Algemeen Rijksarchief (Natio
Source Bibliography SWIERENGA, ROBERT P, compiler. Dutch Emigrants to the United States, South Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, 1835-1880: An Alphabetical Listing by Household Heads and Independent Persons. Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources, 1983. 346p.
Household Members (Name) Wiebe Wiebes Vandervlugt
Contributor: Observer4wing (Find A Grave # 47373768)


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