HERMAN NOLLEN

The youngest of the four Nollen brothers who came to Pella in 1854. He was born
in the family home in Diedam, Holland, on the 7th day of December, 1812, and
settled on the farm, where he continued to live until a short time ago, when he
made his home with his children, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Ver Meer. Mr. Nollen lived
on the same farm about three miles west of Pella for 68 years. He was eminently
successful in his chosen work, being known as one of Marion county's progressive
farmers and stock raisers. Like his brothers, he is a man of deep religious
conviction and has always stood for those things that made for the best moral
interests of the community.

HERMAN NOLLEN

HENRY NOLLEN

Was born in Diedam, the Netherlands, on the 6th day of October, 1833, and came
to Pella with his parents in 1854. He remained on the farm with his parents for
ten years, after which he entered the law office of P. H. Bousquet, where he
served as bookkeeper and notary public and carried on an extensive insurance
business. He was an earnest Christian and one of the early members of the Second
Reformed Church. He took an active part in the upbuilding of this congregation,
serving for many years as a member of the Consistory, and taking a leading part
in the Sunday School. Hundreds of our people will remember him best as the
organist of the church, as he served for many years in this capacity. His death,
which occurred on the 7th day of February, 1920, was mourned by Henry Nollen the
entire community.