MRS. C. H. OVERKAMP MRS. G. H. OVERKAMP

Aaafje Kruyt was born in the Netherlands in the city of Heukelom, September 6,
1804, and was married to G. H. Overkamp, January 3, 1830, and emigrated to
Pella, Iowa, with the first colonists in 1847. Seven children, five daughters
and two sons, blessed this wedlock; lhe youngest son died in St. Louis, July 27,
1847.

She was an earnest, devoted Christian woman, well versed in church history and
in the Scriptures. Up to her 98th birthday she enjoyed a clear mind and often
entertained her relatives and friends with interesting accounts of days long
past. When a girl she saw Napoleon Bonaparte ride through the streets of The
Hague, in Holland. At the end of 64 years of happy married life, her husband
died on the 11th day of August, 1894, after which she made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. H. Wormhoudt, her only surviving child. Here she lived in that
peace and contentment which is the priceless possession of those who, looking
back over a long life of faithful endeavor, also look forward in faith to a
better life beyond. The call to join her loved ones came on the 20th day of
April, 1903, at the ripe old age of 98 years, 7 months and 20 days.


MR. TEUNIS KLEIN MRS. TEUNIS KLEIN TEUNIS H. KLEIN

Was born in Leerdam, South Holland, and came to America with his parents with
lhe first colonists in 1847, settling on a farm about three miles west of Pella.
Here he helped his father until his majority. He was married to Miss Gertrude De
Leeuw and they lived on a farm about two miles west of Pella until Mr. Klein's
death in 1887. There were twelve children born to this wedlock, eight of whom,
five sons and three daughters, are still living. Mr. Klein was a member of the
Presbyterian Church of Pella, and was known as a man of earnest religious
convictions. At the death of her husband Mrs. Klein removed to Pella, where she
lived until her death, which occurred on the 18th day of December, 1913.