CORNELIS HOSPERS

Was born in Pella the 13th day of April, 1851. Here he received his education
and as a boy worked with his father on the farm. In 1870 he joined the Holland
emigrants to Sioux County, Iowa, and became a leading factor in the upbuilding
of that large and flourishing colony. He is still living in Orange City and is
at the head of the mercantile establishment started years ago in connection with
his brother William and now owned by Cornelis and his son. Like all the sons of
John Hospers, Cornelis is a man who takes a deep interest in all matters
pertaining to the moral and educational development of the community in which he
lives.

CORNELIUS HOSPERS

MRS. EVA C. BARON

(Eva C. Hospers) was born in Hoog Blokland, the Netherlands, and came to America
and settled on the farm with her parents in 1849. She was married to Dr. H. S.
Baron in 1879. She lost her husband the 20th day of September, 1914, his death
occurring at the home on East Second street in Pella. Mrs. Baron continues to
make her home in Pella among the many friends who know and esteem her for her
kind and Christian character.

PETER LUBBERDEN

PETER LUBBERDEN

Born in Straw Town (Strooi Stadt), Lake Prairie township, October 19, 1847. When
a young man he taught school, but at the age of 29 years he died.