GYSBERT BEYER

Was born in Veenendaal, Holland, July 8, 1823. He came to Pella, Iowa, with the
immigration in 1847 and remained for one year. He then returned to St. Louis,
Mo., and was engaged in business for five years. He then returned to Pella and
bought a farm and was engaged in that occupation the remainder of his life. On
March 28, 1855, he was married to Roelfina Dounbos, who was born in Delfzyl,
Holland, May 30, 1839, and came to Pella with her parents in 1847. He started
the first country Sunday school, which later developed into the Bethel Church,
and later when removed to Lynnville Township, Jasper County, he and his wife
became charter members of the Bethany Reformed Church, he being elected as
Senior Elder of the Consistory. Both were active in Christian work and in all
matters pertaining to the welfare of the community. Mr. Beyer died July 27,
1912. Mrs. Beyer died March 17, 1918. Six children survived them, viz.: Rev.
Evert G., John, Henry and Simon Beyer, and Mrs. Hubert Versteegh and Mrs. Arie
Elscott.

GYSGERT BEYER AND WIFE

JOHN ULRICH

Was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, August 8, 1847. When a young man he decided to
cast his lot with America and arrived in this country in 1867 and worked in New
York for one year, after which he moved to Pennsylvania, where he remained one
year. Hearing of the golden opportunities of the western prairies, he came to
Pella in I869. Being thrifty, he started making the bologna that has made Pella
famous from north to south and east to west. He began in a small way, peddling
his product in a basket from door to door. This he continued for eleven years.
He then started in the butcher business. In 1871 he was united in marriage to
Miss Bertha van der Zyl. To this union two children were born. Mrs. Ulrich died
in 1876. In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Rhynsburger and to this
union there were five children born, three of whom are living in the city. Mr.
Ulrich retired from active business about three years ago and is now enjoying
the fruits of his labors.

JOHN ULRICH