Revision as of 09:29, 12 June 2022

Pella Meeting Room, Pella, IA (EB) +1878-1909 (TW) 1909-1992 (TW-N) 1992-2022+

Leadership

• Adrian "Arie" Hoogenakker +1878-1919 (b. 1840 Deventer, Overijssel, Neth. - d. 1919 Pella, IA)
• R.R. Beard 1879+
• J.W.D. Scholte +1889+
• David Scholte +1896+
• P.A. Renaud +1901-1933+
• N. Van Vliet +1901-1903+
• N.C. Van Vliet +1908+
• H.C. Van Vliet +1914+
• Nicholas Van Vliet +1917-1927+
• P. Rykhoek +1927-1944+
• P.L. Renaud +1933+
• D.V. Van Vork +1944+
• Harry L. Renaud +1944-1949+
• John Valkenberg +1949-1951+
• D.J. Van Vark +1949+
• Harry A. Renaud +1951+
• D.V. Van Vark +1951+
• Frank Van Der Hart +1962-1966+
• L.F. Brand +1962-1973+
• Paul H. Renaud +1962-1966+
• Vernon O. Seekamp +1973-1985+
• Earl E. Waddle +1973-1985+
• Mark P. Renaud +1973-1985+
• Gerrit Renaud +1999-2005+
• Harry Van Der Hart +1999-2016 (1939-2016 Pella, IA)
• Robert Waddle +2005-2010+
• Leo M. Renaud +2010-2016+

Families

Beard family

• R.R. Beard 1879+

Brand family

• L.F. Brand +1962-1973+

Hoogenakker family

Gerrit Jan Hoogenakker and his family were among the earliest settlers of Pella, arriving in New York on Aug. 3, 1854 with the destination of Iowa, emigrating from the Netherlands. Their son Adrian was the earliest known correspondent at the Pella Meeting Room, active prior to 1878. By 1922, Adrian's children Gerrit, Timothy, and Johanna were living in Des Moines, IA.

• Paternal grandparents: Ariann Hogenakker (b. 1764 Niet Vermeld, Neth. - d. 1831 Wijhe, Neth.) & Hermina Gerritsen Hogenakker (b. 1756 Wijhe, Neth. - d. 1840 Deventer, Neth.); Hermina was the daughter of Gerrit Gerritsen.
• Maternal grandparents: Jacob Strunk (b. 1755 Neth. - d. 1817 Wijhe, Neth.) & Johanna Masier Strunk.
  • Gerrit Jan Hoogenakker (b. 1798 Neth., m. 1829 Wijhe) & Egberdina Strunk Hoogenakker (b. 1806 Neth. - d. 1919 Pella, IA). Gerrit & Egberdina also had an elder son Adriaan (1835-1839) who was born in Wijhe, and died in Deventer. The family emigrated to the U.S. via NYC in 1854. Gerrit was employed as a traveling vendor, and in 1860 as a brushmaker.
    • Johanna Hoogenakker (b. 1829 Neth.)
    • Adrian "Arie" Hoogenakker +1878-1919 (b. 1840 Deventer, Overijssel, Neth. - d. 1919 Pella, IA). Wife: Heintje "Henrietta" Breuklander Hoogenakker +1878-1918 (b. 1847 Uithoorn, North Holland, Neth. - d. 1918 Pella, IA), daughter of Hendrik "Henry" Breuklander (b. 1807 Neth.) & Sophia Wilhelmina Van Straten Breuklander (b. 1819 Neth., m. 1842 Aalsmeer, Neth.). Henry & Sophia emigrated & settled in Pella, IA in 1855, where Henry was employed as a fisherman. Arie's career was as a house painter.
      • Sophia Mies Hoogenakker +1878-1921 (1869-1922 Pella, IA); clerk @ Sebertia Viersen's store, then 24 years clerk @ H.H. Geelhoed's dry goods store;
      • Bertha Hoogenakker Ocheltree 1889-1916+ (b. 1889 Pella, IA - d. 1970 Orange Cty, CA); 1916 m. Robert Lloyd Ocheltree (b. 1890 Bayard, Guthrie, IA - d. 1974 Orange Cty, CA); 1959 @ Pasadena, CA
      • Dena Hoogenakker Van Gorp +1878-1894+ (b. 1867 Pella, IA - d. 1933 Des Moines, IA); m. Peter F. Van Gorp (b. 1860 Pella, IA - d. 1928 Bondurant, Polk, IA)
      • John Geritt Hoogenakker +1878-1893+ (1874-1959 Pella, IA); 1893 m. Henrietta Dingeman (d. 1933); widely known painter & decorator in Pella & Des Moines; Lived 65 yrs. in Pella & 20 yrs. (1915-1935) in Des Moines.
      • Henry Jan "John" Hoogenakker 1879-1897+ (b. 1879 Pella, IA - d. 1957 Des Moines, IA); m. Mary Bell Keeler (b. 1876 - d. 1949 Des Moines, IA); 1922 @ Audubon, IA;
      • Timothy Hoogenakker (1922 @ Des Moines, IA)
      • Johanna Hoogenakker 1881-1899+ (b. 1881 Pella, IA - d. 1953 Los Angeles, CA); 1930 @ Los Angeles, CA; 1940 @ Pasadena, CA; self-employed seamstress;
      • Marie Hoogenakker Hedge; m. Amos Seth Hedge (b. 1881 Salem, Jewell, KS - d. 1962 Pasadena, CA); 1910 @ New Sharon, IA; 1920 @ Grant, Sioux, IA; 1922 @ Sheldon, IA; 1930-1959 @ Pasadena, CA; +1959+ @ Trinity Full Gospel Church @ Pasadena;
      • Wilhelmina "Cora" or "Minnie" Hoogenakker Groth; 1910 @ Pella, IA m. Dr. Arthur Cyrus Groth (b. 1884 Toronto, ON), son of George Wilhelm Groth (b. 1837 Russia - d. 1928 Sierra Madre, L.A., CA) & Mary Stovel Groth (b. 1840 England - d. 1928 Sierra Madre, L.A., CA).
        • Groth family: George Groth employed as a bank messenger, PB +1891-1911+; Mary Stovel Groth was PB +1861-1911+; +1861-1871+ @ Guelph, ON;
    • Jacoba Gerrits Hoogenakker Droppers (b. 1844 Neth.), who married J.A. Droppers @ Pella in 1864.
    • Henrik Willem Hoogenakker (b. 1851 Neth.)

Renaud family

• H.L. Renaud +1944+
• P.A. Renaud +1901-1933+
• P.L. Renaud +1933+
• Paul H. Renaud +1962-1966+
• Mark P. Renaud +1973-1985+
• Gerrit Renaud +1999-2005+
• Leo M. Renaud +2010-2016+

Ryhoek family

• P. Rykhoek +1927-1944+

Scholte family

• J.W.D. Scholte +1889+
• David Scholte +1896+

Seekamp family

• Vernon O. Seekamp +1973-1985+

• Katherine Van Der Hart Seekamp

Valkenberg family

• John Valkenberg +1949-1951+

Van Der Hart family

• Frank Van Der Hart +1962-1966+

• Harry Van Der Hart +1999-2016 (1939-2016 Pella, IA)
• Sharolyn Shaffer Van Der Hart +1999-2016+
  • Sandra Van Der Hart Huston
  • Kevin Van Der Hart

Van Vliet family

• N. Van Vliet +1901-1903+
• N.C. Van Vliet +1908+
• H.C. Van Vliet +1914+
• Nicholas Van Vliet +1917-1927+

Van Vork / Van Vark family

• D.V. Van Vork +1944+
• D.J. Van Vark +1949+

Waddle family

• Earl E. Waddle +1973-1985+
• Robert Waddle +2005-2010+

• Robert Radford Beard 1879+/1879-1915+ (b. 1846 Detroit, MI, emig. & m. 1870 Pella, IA, d. 1920 Des Moines, IA). Robert's parents were both born in England. Robert was employed as a merchant in 1881 of a general store in Pella, with a partner of Scholte.
  • From the beginning of his time in Pella, according to the 1922 history, "became prominently identified with every movement having for its purpose the betterment of the community. He was a director and later the president of the Pella National Bank, and his conservative attitude and judgment in financial affairs had much to do with maintaining the reputation of that institution as one of the safest banks in Iowa. Mr. Beard took a deep interest in educational matters and was a firm and valued friend of Central University, and for years filled the important position of Chairman of the Executive Committee and of the Board of Trustees. But Mr. Beard will be best remembered for his zeal in religious work. By precept and example he lived the life of a true christian, and a day seldom passed that he did not speak with someone in regard to his religious obligations and duties. He was a gifted and eloquent speaker, a thorough Bible student, and took an active part in the religious work of the community."
  • 1st wife: Maria Hendrika Elisabeth Krantz Scholte-Beard (b. 1830 Belgium - d. 1892 Pella, IA), who was also Robert's 2nd wife's maternal grandmother. She was a daughter of Johannes Justus Krantz & Maria Theodora Christoffels Krantz.
  • 2nd wife: Kate Frances Keables Beard (1858-1937 Pella, IA), daughter of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Keables (b. 1828 Elba, Genesee, N.Y. - d. 1911 Pella, IA) & Sarah Johanna Scholte Keables (b. 1833 Doeveren, Noord-Brabant, Neth. - d. 1914 Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA). Dr. Keables was appointed the chairman of the committee who brought the railroad into Marion Co. Among the first three graduates of Central University (now College) in 1861 included Alonzo J. Keables. Benjamin's wife Sarah was a daughter of Rev. Henry Peter "Dominie" Scholte (b. 1805 Amsterdam, Neth. - d. 1868 Pella, IA) & M.H.E. Krantz Scholte-Beard (b. 1820 Neth. - d. 1892 Pella, IA).
• John W. David Scholte +1889-1896+ (b. 1852 Pella, IA - d. 1925 Seattle, WA). Merchant. Son of Henry Peter Scholte (1805-1868).
  • Wife: Marie E. Paige Scholte (b. 1856 OH - d. 1929 Seattle, King, WA), daughter of Homer C. Paige (b. 1832 OH, 1880 Des Moines, IA, d. 1903 Seattle, WA) & Mary Louise Smith Paige (b. 1834 - d. 1916 Seattle, WA). Marie's maternal grandparents were Thomas B.S. Smith (b. 1802 PA, 1870 @ Freedom, Beaver, PA) & Eliza Trindell Smith (b. 1803 - d. 1847 Newark, Licking, OH). Homer Paige was employed in 1880 as a fire insurance agent.
• Paul Auguste Renaud +1901-1933+ (b. 1856 France, emig. 1862, d. 1942 Pella, IA), son of Charles Frederic Renaud (b. 1825 Audincourt, Doubs, France, m. 1848 @ Audincourt, emig. 1862, d. 1908 Pella, IA) & Catherine Elizabeth Louys Renaud (b. 1825 France - d. 1907 Pella, IA). Paul was also a paternal grandson of Georges Louis Renaud (1785-1853 France) & Catherine Parrot Gillotte Renaud (1788-1859 France).
  • Wife: Byka "Rebecca" Hagens Vandermeulen Renaud +1901-1933+ (b. 1860 Marion Co., IA - d. 1943 Pella, IA), daughter of William Christopher Hagens (b. 1839 Neth. - d. 1914 Pella, IA) & Antonette Pos Hagens (b. 1841 Neth. - d. 1923 Pella, IA). Rebecca was a paternal granddaughter of Gerhardus "Gerrit" Hagens (b. 1811 Neth. - d. 1889 Pella, IA) & Anna Sophia Susanna Erts Hagens (b. 1814 Neth. - d. 1895 Pella, IA). Gerrit Hagens was a baker, by trade, his parents were Reind Hagens (1778-1864 Neth.) & Willemina Simons Hagens (1775-1840 Neth.).
• Nicholas Charles Van Vliet +1901-1927+ (1857-1948 Pella, IA), son of Jacob Van Vliet (b. 1807 Breudijk, Utrecht, Neth. - d. 1859 Pella, IA) & Maria DePenning Van Vliet (b. 1827 Mijnsheerenland, Z.H., Neth., m. 1854 Marion, IA, d. 1889 Pella, IA). Maria's parents were Wouter DePenning (1784-1847 Mijnsheerenland, Z.H., Neth.) & Geertje Fortuin DePenning (b. 1788 Strijin, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1849 Mijnsheerenland, Z.H., Neth.). Two of Jacob's older (adult) children succumbed to cholera in the summer of 1854, of 16 total who died in Pella that year of that epidemic. Jacob emigrated to Pella in 1854, along with relative Nicholaas. Jacob's first wife was Neeltje Scherpenzeel Van Vliet (b. 1808 Harmelen, Utrecht, Neth. - d. 1854 Pella, IA).

In 1922, S.N. Van Vliet was serving as the librarian at the Second Reformed Church of Pella. H.M. Van Vliet (b. 1840 Neth.), came to the U.S. with his parents in 1847, first to St. Louis, then in Pella in 1848. Five children: Henry, Mattie M., Willie, Joseph, and Minnie. G. Van Vliet served as mayor 1887-1888, 1891-1894, 1897-1899.

• • Wife: Margaret "Maggie" Vander Wilt Van Vliet +1901-1917 (1858-1917 Pella, IA), daughter of Jan "John" Vander Wilt (b. 1831 Laagnieuwkoop, Utrecht, Neth. - d. 1906 Pella, IA) & Geuvertje Den Burger Vander Wilt (b. 1835 Schoonrewoerd, Zuid-Holland, Neth. - d. 1896 Pella, IA).
• Peter Bastiaanszn Ryjkhoek +1927-1946 (b. 1868 Marion, IA - d. 1946 Pella, IA), son of Bastiaan Willemsvn Rijkhoek (b. 1833 Dubbeldam, Dordrecht, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1904 Sully, Jasper, IA) & Beitske Jacobsdr Ryjkhoek (b. 1838 Dantumadeel, Friesland, Neth. - d. 1924 Sully, IA). Wife: Maria Valentinsdr Mathes Ryjkhoek (b. 1871 Iowa City, Wright, IA - d. 1944 Pella, IA), daughter of Valentin Mathes (b. 1837 Drussweiler u Kapellen, Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - d. 1884 Pella, IA) & Aagje Ariesdr Kuijper Mathes (b. 1839 Charlois, Rotterdam, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1927 Pella, IA).
• Perry Louis Renaud +1933-1940 (1882-1940 Sully, IA), son of Edmund C. Renaud (b. 1854 Audencourt, Doubs, France - d. 1932 IA) & Johanna Van Rees Renaud (b. 1860 Pella, IA - d. 1914 IA), daughter of Leendert Van Rees (b. 1820 Neth.) & Sytje Van Rees (b. 1822 Neth.). The Van Rees family emigrated in 1854. Edmund's parents were Charles Renaud (b. 1825 Neth. - d. 1908 Pella, IA) & Cathrine Elizabeth Louys Renaud (b. 1825 France - d. 1907 Pella, IA).
• Harry Lewis Renaud +1944-1951+ (b. 1880 Sully, IA - d. 1962 Pella, IA), son of Paul Auguste Renaud & Byka Hagens Renaud-Vandermeulen. See previous notes on Paul & Byka. Wife: Charlotte Catherine Van Vliet Renaud (b. 1884 Pella, IA - d. 1971 Phoenix, AZ), daughter of Gysbert Van Vliet (b. 1849 - d. 1932) & Jennie Donai Van Vliet (b. 1860 - d. 1945).
• Dingeman John Van Vark +1944-1951+ (b. 1894 Knoxville, IA - d. 1987 Des Moines, IA), son of John S. Van Vark (1865-1961 Pella, IA) & Alice DeHaan Van Vark (1864-1947 Pella, IA). Dingeman was a paternal grandson of Jacob Van Vark (b. 1832 Neth. - d. 1890 Pella, IA) & Janneke "Jennie" Sijnhorst Van Vark (b. 1840 Noordeloos, Giessenlanden, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1914 Pella, IA).
• John Valkenburg +1949-1951+ (b. 1889 Pella, IA - d. 1980 Keokuk, Lee, IA), son of Albert Cornelius Valkenburg (b. 1841 Neth. - d. 1928 Pella, IA) & Johanna "Hannah" Coman Valkenburg (b. 1855 Chicago, IL - d. 1927 Pella, IA). Wife: Ruth Ann Paardekooper Valkenburg (b. 1895 Jackson, Lee, IA - d. 1986 Keokuk, Lee, IA), daughter of Gerhard Paardekooper (b. 1838 Nordelons, Neth. - d. 1904 Mt. Pleasant, Henry, IA) & Berdena Stubenburg Paardekooper (b. 1852 Neth. - d. 1934 Keokuk, Wapello, IA). Ruth was baptized (in 1902) in the Keokuk Presbyterian Church.
• Frank Vanderhart +1962-1966+
  • possibly (b. 1933 Toronto, York, ON), son of Frank Morris Vanderhart (b. 1907 Toronto, ON - d. 1994 Calgary, AB) & Emily Roseanna "Rose" Scott Vanderhart (b. 1912 Lambton Mills, ON). Rose's family was Salvation Army in 1921.
• Louis Franklin Brand +1962-1973+ (b. 1907 Sully, Jasper, IA - d. 1980 Denver, CO), son of Henry Brand (1863-1933 Pella, IA) & Catherina R. Lautenbach Brand (b. 1868 Neth. - d. 1946 Pella, IA). Louis was a maternal grandson of Rintje Lautenbach (b. 1840 Menaldum, Friesland, Neth. - d. 1894 Pella, IA) & Sijke Tjeerds Bosma Lautenbach (b. 1842 Menaldum, Neth. - d. 1901 Pella, IA), and a paternal grandson of Jacob Brand (b. 1840 Neth. - d. 1917 Sully, IA) & Jannetji "Jane" Verheul Brand (b. 1844 Friesland, Neth. - d. 1915 Sully, IA). 1st wife: Lillian Alvine Nicolet Brand (b. 1905 Wheatland, Cass, N.D. - d. 1970 Pella, IA), daughter of Charles Ulysses Nicolet (b. 1867 Neuchatel, Switzerland - d. 1951 Alden, Hardin, IA) & Heloise Alvine Sandoz Nicolet (b. 1868 Neuchatel, Switzerland - d. 1950 Alden, Hardin, IA). 2nd wife: Cornelia Hartendorp Roorda-Brand (b. 1905 Orange City, Sioux, IA - d. 1976 Pella, IA), daughter of Siebe Hartendorp (b. 1866 Spaarndam, Neth. - d. 1944 Denver, CO) & Klazina van Heijningen Hartendorp (b. 1870 Zaandam, Neth. - d. 1966 Denver, CO).
• Paul Henry Renaud +1962-1966+ (b. 1888 Sully, Jasper, IA - d. 1968 Pella, IA), brother of Perry Louis Renaud (1882-1940) who served as correspondent +1933-1940. Son of Edmund C. Renaud (b. 1854 Audencourt, Doubs, France, - d. 1932 Sully, IA) & Johanna Van Rees Renaud (b. 1860 Pella, IA - d. 1914 IA), see previous note. Wife: Lydia Vanderpol Renaud (b. 1891 Lynn Grove, Jasper, IA - d. 1967 Pella, IA), daughter of Gerritt Vanderpol (b. 1864 Black Oak, Mahaska, IA - d. 1951 Sully, IA) & Hendrieka Krusemann Vanderpol (b. 1869 Hien, Neder-Betuwe, Neth. - d. 1957 Sully, IA).
• Vernon Owen Seekamp +1973-1985+ (b. 1935 Black River Falls, Jackson, WI - d. 2000 Pella, IA), son of Owen Russell Seekamp (b. 1913 Ridgeville, Monroe, WI - d. 1986 Sparta, Monroe, WI) & 1st wife Ruth Harriet Bowen Seekamp (b. 1909 Cashton, Monroe, WI - d. 1944 Norwalk, Monroe, WI). Owen's 2nd wife was Thelma Maxine Toms Seekamp-Pratt (b. 1925 IA - d. 2014 LaCrosse Co., WI), daughter of Liston Fay Toms (b. 1887 Fenton, Whiteside, IL - d. 1971 Green Bay, Brown, WI) & Gladys Ella Dennis Toms (b. 1893 Coggon, Linn, IA - d. 1932 Tomah, Monroe, WI).
• Earl Eugene Waddle +1973-1985+ (b. 1908 Red Rock, Marion, IA - d. 1996 Pella, IA), son of James William Waddle (b. 1885 Red Rock, Marion, IA - d. 1963 Knoxville, Marion, IA) & Emma Ethel Templeton Waddle (b. 1885 Red Rock, Marion, IA - d. 1974 Pella, IA). Earl was a paternal grandson of Alexander Waddle (b. 1850 Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, Scot. - d. 1926 Red Rock, Marion, IA) & Elizabeth Wilson Young Waddle (b. 1855 Glasgow, Scot. - d. 1919 Red Rock, IA), and a maternal grandson of George Allison Templeton (b. 1851 West Finley, Washington, PA - d. 1923 Red Rock, IA) & Mary Elizabeth Sager Templeton (b. 1852 Galesburg Twp., Knox, IL - d. 1921 Red Rock, IA). Wife: Ruth Martha Nicolet Waddle (b. 1909 Iowa Falls, Hardin, IA - d. 2001 Monroe, Jasper, IA), sister of 1st wife of Louis Franklin Brand (1907-1980) who served as correspondent +1962-1973+, who was Lillian Alvine Nicolet Brand (1905-1970). Ruth (and Lillian) were daughters of Charles Ulysses Nicolet (1867-1951) & Heloise Alvine Sandoz Nicolet (1868 -1950).
• Mark Perry Renaud +1973-1985+ (b. 1932 Richland, Mahaska, IA), son of Paul Henry Renaud (1888-1968) who served as correspondent +1962-1966+, and nephew of Perry Louis Renaud (1882-1940) who served +1933-1940. Mark's mother was Lydia Vanderpol Renaud (1891-1967). Wife: Patricia Lee Roorda Renaud (b. 1937 Denver, CO), daughter of Paul Henry Roorda (b. 1901 Pella, IA - d. 1965 Denver, CO) & Cornelia Hartendorp Brand-Roorda (b. 1905 Orange City, Sioux, IA - d. 1976 Pella, IA), 2nd wife of Louis Franklin Brand (b. 1907 Sully, Jasper, IA - d. 1980 Denver, CO) who served as a correspondent +1962-1973+.
• Gerrit Bernard Renaud +1999-2005+ (b. 1929 Richland, Mahaska, IA), older brother of Mark Perry Renaud (b. 1932) who served +1973-1985+, son of Paul Henry Renaud (1888-1968) who served as correspondent +1962-1966+, and nephew of Perry Louis Renaud (1882-1940) who served +1933-1940. Gerrit's mother was Lydia Vanderpol Renaud (1891-1967).
• Harry Vanderhart +1999-2016 (1939-2016 Pella, IA). Son of William Henry Vanderhart (b. 1901 Richland, Mahaska, IA - d. 1974 Pella, IA) & Jennie Wielard Vanderhart (b. 1905 Summit, Marion, IA - d. 1965 Pella, IA). Harry was a paternal grandson of Godert Vanderhart (b. 1853 Nijkerk, Gelderland, Neth. - d. 1936 Pella, IA) & Jane Vanderpol Vanderhart (b. 1861 Black Oak, Mahaska, IA - d. 1939 Pella, IA), and a maternal grandson of Kryn Wielard (b. 1877 Richland, Clifton, N.J. - d. 1965 Pella, IA) & Catherine "Kate" Vanderweel Wielard (b. 1876 Summit, Marion, IA - d. 1917 Pella, IA). Wife: Sharolyn J. Vanderhart (b. 1942).
• Robert Eugene Waddle +2005-2010+ (b. 1939 Red Rock, Marion, IA - d. 2013 Monroe, Jasper, IA). Son of Earl Eugene Waddle (1908-1996) who served +1973-1985+, and Ruth Martha Nicolet Waddle (1909-2001).
• Leo Max Renaud +2010-2016+ (b. 1933 Sully, IA - d. Dec. 21, 2021 Des Moines, IA). He was a brother of Mark Perry Renaud (b. 1932) who served +1973-1985+, and Gerrit Bernard Renaud (b. 1929 Richland, Mahaska, IA) who served +1999-2005+, also a son of Paul Henry Renaud (1888-1968) who served as correspondent +1962-1966+, and nephew of Perry Louis Renaud (1882-1940) who served +1933-1940. Gerrit's mother was Lydia Vanderpol Renaud (1891-1967). Wife: Marguerite Renaud.