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==Early Leadership==
* Adrian "Arie" Hoogenakker '''+1878-1919''' (b. 1840 Deventer, Overijssel, Neth. - d. 1919 Pella, IA), son of Gerrit Jan Hoogenakker (b. 1798 Neth., m. 1829 Wijhe) & Egberdina Strunk Hoogenakker (b. 1806 Neth.); Gerrit's parents were Ariann Hogenakker (b. 1764 Neth. - d. 1831 Wijhe, Neth.) & Hermina Gerritsen Hogenakker (b. 1756 Wijhe - d. 1840 Deventer). Egberdina's parents were Jacob Strunk (b. 1755 Neth. - d. 1817 Wijhe, Neth.) & Johanna Masier Strunk. 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.** 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.
* 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."
