Terpstra, M. G. - d. 1900

TERPSTRA

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 1/17/2025 at 13:21:21

Mr. G. M. Terpstra, an aged Hollander, died at his home in west Colfax, early last Monday after a short illness with pneumonia, and was buried at Oak Hill Wednesday, his obsequies being from the Christian church, conducted by the pastor. A wife and several children survive him. Deceased had resided in Colfax two or more years and was an honest man and a good citizen.
(extracted from Personal Mention column)
Source: The Colfax (IA) Clipper; Friday, January 12, 1900, page 1, col. 3
(His tombstone says M. G. Terpstra)