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Personal data Folkert Harms (F.) Kuper 


Household of Folkert Harms (F.) Kuper

He is married to Jantje Jutting.

They got married St. Valentines Day 1907 at Shiloh Twp., Grundy Co., IA, he was 28 years old.


Child(ren):

  1. Folkert Kuper  1907-1975
  2. Ubbe Kuper  1908-1987


Notes about Folkert Harms (F.) Kuper

Folkert Harms (F.) Kuper (Kuiper)

Source: Author: Boyken, Hans-Georg, Title: Wo Sind sie geblieben? - Ostfriesen in Amerika - Teil v, (Publication location: Titonka, IA, Publisher: Boyken & Boyken, Publication date: MMIV), 12-1923, Repository: Dallas TX Pub. Lib.

"Folkert Harms KUPER * 8 mar 1839 Holthuserheide/Ostfriesland \\ 1.00 1864 Janna TROFF \\> 1884 near Ackley, IA, the w + on the way in Baltimore, MD \\ 2.oo Ella SINNING (+ 1915) \\+ 20 Mar 1923 Ellsworth, MN ['Lungenentzündung'] \\= near Ackley, IA \\ R: (6)5 s - Folkert KUPER in Ellsworth, MN, ... - from his 1.oo, ... \\ L/O"

The wording by Herr Boyken seems to indicate all Folkert's progeny are from his 1st marriage, but I cannot be certain - D.A. Navorska - x Oct MMIV - Irving TX

Author: Koens, Rolf u. Christian, Title: Die Familien der Kirchengemeinde Stapelmoor 1709 - 1900, (Publication location: Westerstede, Niedersachsen, Publisher: Eigenverlag, Publication date: MMV), ISBN 3-9809065-3-1, Seite 298, Repository: MN Gen Soc. Lib., Mendota Hts., MN.

[Seite 298]

"2717 Kuper, Folkert, * 8.3.1839 in Holthuserheide, Dienstknecht in Landschaftspolder, S.d. 2726; Prokl. 2.4.1865 Janna Troff, * 10.4.1842, ~ 17.4. in Stapmh., Dienstmagd in Landschaftspolder, T.d. 4355
...
Folkert * 1.11.1878 in Holthuserheide /= STA Aurich/
...
Hw.: Folkert Harms Kuper hat 1895 für sich, fü seine Frau und den Kindern Grietje, Geerd, Cornelius, Menno, Folkert, und Jan die Ausreise nach Nordamerika beantragt /= STA Aurich/"

Author: Hinders, Steve, Title: no title, (Publication location unknown, Publisher: Ancestry.com, Publication date: read xxvi Apr MMXII), Repository: The Cloud

"Folkert F. Kuper Birth 1 Nov 1878 in Holthuserheide, Kreis Leer, Niedersachsen, Ostfriesland, Germany ... Death 28 Jan 1964 1878 1 Nov Birth Holthuserheide, Kreis Leer, Niedersachsen, Ostfriesland, Germany

5 source citations Hide source citations 1900 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1838-2011

1884 Age: 6 Arrival ... 1930 United States Federal Census 1884 Age: 6 Arrival ... 1920 United States Federal Census 1886 Age: 8 Arrival ... 1900 United States Federal Census 1895 Age: 17 Emigration Deutschland to U.S.A. 1900 Age: 22 Residence German Township, Grundy, Iowa ... 1900 United States Federal Census .Add Media 1920 Age: 42 Residence Midland, Lyon, Iowa ... 1920 United States Federal Census .Add Media 1923 30 Mar Age: 44 Residence Ellsworth, Nobels Co., MN 1925 1 Jan Age: 46 Residence Midland ... Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 1930 Age: 52 Residence Midland, Lyon, Iowa ... 1930 United States Federal Census 1964 28 Jan Age: 85 Death

Parents Folkert Harms Kuper 1839 - 1923 Janna Geerds Troff 1842 - 1884

Spouse & Children

Jennie 1884 -

Folkert Kuper 1907 - 1975
Ubbe Kuper 1908 - 1987"

Author: Zimmermann, Jan-Dirk, Title: Familienbuch der Ev.-ref. Kirchengemeinde WEENER ... 1674-1900, Teilband iii (Publication location: Weener, Niedersachsen, Publisher: Eigenverlag, Publication date: MMXV), Seiten 1489 u. 1490, Repository: Ostfriesen Heritage Soc., Grundy Ctr., IA with holdings in Wellsburg, IA pub. lib.

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"9772. Kuiper, Folkert Harms 9779, (OSB Stapelmoor 2717, OSB Landschaftspolder 1500), Dienstknecht zu Landschaftspolder, * 8.3.1839 Holthuserheide, Sohn des Arbeiters"

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"Harm Harms Kuiper und Grietje Berends Klaassen, Aufgebot März / April 1865 Weener, oo nach 4.4.1865 Landschaftspolder, Janna Troff 14861, Dienstmagd zu Landschaftspolder, * 10.4.1842 Stapelmoorerheide, Tochter des Arbeiters Geerd Jans Troff und Trientje Jans Kuiper

Kinder: Trientje * 27.12.1867 Holthuserheide
...
[6] Folkert Harms * 1.11.1878 Holthuserheide
..."

Author: NN (anonymous, pseudonym = steamerfan), Title: "Folkert F Kuper," (Publication location: Little Rock, IA, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: iii June MMVIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27316532/folkert-f-kuper

"Photo [of stone shared with Jennie Kuper] added by Mark

Folkert F Kuper Birth 1 Nov 1878 Germany Death 28 Jan 1964 (aged 85) Burial Bethel Reformed Cemetery Lyon County, Iowa, USA Memorial ID 27316532

Worthington, Minnesota Globe
Wednesday Feb. 5, 1964
Page 11
Folkert F. Kuper
ELLSWORTH (Special) - Funeral Services were Friday at 1:30 p.m. from Bethel Reformed Church for Folkert F. Kuper, 85, who died Jan. 28 at his home in rural Ellsworth. The Rev. F. Snuttjer, pastor of Salem Reformed Church, Little Rock, Iowa, officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Kuper was born Nov. 1, 1878 in Germany, the son of Mr. And Mrs. Folkert Kuper, coming to this country with his parents at the age of four years.

His mother died soon after reaching port at Baltimore, Md., and the father and eight children settled in Grundy County, Iowa, near Ackley, where Mr. Kuper grew to manhood.

He and Jennie Jutting were married Feb. 14, 1907 at Wellsburg, Iowa. After farming in the Ackley area for four years, they came to their present farm in northwest Iowa, near Ellsworth.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Folkert, at home, and Ubbe, Adrian, and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, two sisters and one grandson.

Family Members
Spouse

Jennie Jutting Kuper 1884-1973

Maintained by: NCHS Originally Created by: steamerfan Added: 3 Jun 2008 Find A Grave Memorial 27316532"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Folkert Harms (F.) Kuper

Harm Harms Kuper
1800-< 1865
Grietje Berends Klaassen
1806-< 1883
Geerd Jans Troff
1803-1847
Tryntje Jans Kuiper
1810-????
Janna Geerds Troff
1842-± 1884

Folkert Harms (F.) Kuper
1878-1964

1907

Jantje Jutting
1884-1973

Folkert Kuper
1907-1975
Ubbe Kuper
1908-1987

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    Birthday November 1, 1878

    • The temperature on November 1, 1878 was about 4.0 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. The air pressure was 1 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the southwest. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 93%. Source: KNMI
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    • In The Netherlands , there was from November 3, 1877 to August 20, 1879 the cabinet Kappeijne van de Coppello, with Mr. J. Kappeijne van de Coppello (liberaal) as prime minister.
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      • The Netherlands had about 4.0 million citizens.
      • January 16 » Russo-Turkish War (1877–78): Battle of Philippopolis: Captain Aleksandr Burago with a squadron of Russian Imperial army dragoons liberates Plovdiv from Ottoman rule.
      • February 21 » The first telephone directory is issued in New Haven, Connecticut.
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    Day of death January 28, 1964

    • The temperature on January 28, 1964 was between 0.1 °C and 2.3 °C and averaged 1.1 °C. There was 4.6 mm of rain during 4.8 hours. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from July 24, 1963 to April 14, 1965 the cabinet Marijnen, with Mr. V.G.M. Marijnen (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1964: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 12.0 million citizens.
      • February 17 » In Wesberry v. Sanders the Supreme Court of the United States rules that congressional districts have to be approximately equal in population.
      • March 1 » Villarrica Volcano begins a strombolian eruption causing lahars that destroy half of the town of Coñaripe.
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      • April 26 » Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form Tanzania.
      • June 10 » United States Senate breaks a 75-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leading to the bill's passage.

    Day of burial January 31, 1964

    • The temperature on January 31, 1964 was between 2.3 °C and 9.0 °C and averaged 5.0 °C. There was 4.0 mm of rain during 6.3 hours. There was 0.3 hours of sunshine (3%). The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from July 24, 1963 to April 14, 1965 the cabinet Marijnen, with Mr. V.G.M. Marijnen (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1964: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 12.0 million citizens.
      • January 12 » Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic.
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      • December 14 » American Civil Rights Movement: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Congress can use the Constitution's Commerce Clause to fight discrimination.
    

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