NICKOLAAS HOSPERS

Was born in Hoog Blokland, Holland, on the 4th day of March, 1836, and in the
spring of 1849 came to Pella with his parents and lived with them on a farm
about three miles northwest of Pella. Later he farmed for himself in the same
locality and followed this vocation until he retired to Pella on account of
advancing age. In May, 1883, he was married to Pietronella van Leeuwen, who died
in July, 1900. To this marriage three daughters were born, who still survive:
Henrietta (Mrs. Ed. Cook), Cornelia and Jennette (Mrs. S. Van Vliet).

WILLIAM H. HOSPERS

NICKOLAAS HOSPERS

WILLIAM HENDRIK HOSPERS

Born in Hoog Blokland, Holland, August 19, 1844, and came to Pella with his
parents in the spring of 1849. Here he lived on the farm with his parents until
his majority. He emigrated to Sioux county in 1870, and was prominently
connected with the development of that prosperous Holland colony until his
death, which occurred about seven years ago. For many years he was engaged in
the mercantile business with his brother Cornells under the firm name of Hospers
Brothers.

J. DE GELDER HOSPERS

Was born in Hoog Blokland, Holland, the 22d day of September, 1838, and came to
Pella with his parents in 1849. They settled on a farm northwest of Pella, where
Gelder learned farming and worked for his father until he commenced for himself.
He followed this farming until 1911, when he retired to Pella with his family.
He was married to Miss Johanna Margaret Wormhoudt on the 28th day of November,
1878. All the children, three sons and three daughters, are still living. Mr.
Hospers is an Elder of the First Reformed Church, an office he has filled for
years with faithfulness and ability.

J. DE GELDER HOSPERS