of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
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Gerhard Derks 1825 – 1910
Gerhard Derks⚭ Petronella Kosman
childrenJohanna Yager · Ellen M. Derks · Rose Stoy · Theodore Derks · Anna Thometz · John W. Derks
Their story
What the record says
History of Wapello County, Iowa.
Native of Holland, born January 15, 1825.
Reared and married there.
Crossed Atlantic to New Orleans, up the Mississippi in 1850.
Walked with wife from Eddyville to Ottumwa (15 miles, no railroad).
General farmer, beekeeper and honey producer.
Died November 15, 1910.
Six children: Mrs. Johanna Yager (Ottumwa), Mrs. Ostdiek (Ellen), Mrs. Rose Stoy (Chicago), Theodore (Clyde, MO), Mrs. Anna Thometz (Chicago), John W. (Gotebo, OK).
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