PETER C. LANKELMA, SR.

Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 5, 1832. In 1855 he was united in marriage
to Miss Anna Barnaveldt, of Gouda, Netherlands. In 1856, accompanied by his
young bride he emigrated to America to make his future home with his countrymen.
The fact that he was able to speak the English language made his arrival
something of more than importance in the colony, as interpreters were a scarce
article, and the fact of his educational advantages were heralded throughout the
entire colony. Upon his arrival, he being a well educated young man in the
Dutch, French, German and English languages, he was engaged in teaching. This he
followed for a number of years after which he embarked in the mercantile
business. He followed the mercantile life for a number of years after which he
became employed as salesman in the hardware store of H. F. Bosquet for a number
of years. When this business was closed by Mr. Bousquet, Mr. Lankelma acted as
accountant for H. Rhynsburger in the egg and butter business, later he was
engaged as accountant in the People's Savings Bank conducted by Herman Rietveld
and remained with that institution to within a short time of its failure. His
life was one of pleasure and comfort, having retired several years before his
death, which occurred on July 18, 1916, his loving wife having preceded him
several years before. He left a family of thirteen children, one, Mrs. E. G.
Wheeler, having died in 1921.

PETER KRUIDENIER

Came to America with his parents in 1856. He engaged in the carpenter business
until 1870, when he engaged in the furniture business, which business he
followed until 1900, when he retired from active work. He played a prominent
part in the business building of Pella during his life and is today enjoying the
fruits of his labors. Out of four daughters, Mrs. A. C. Kuyper is the only child
living.

PETER KRUIDENIER