He is married to Metta Harmanina Ukken.
They got married on January 1, 1884 at fortasse, "in" or "near", Ackley, Butler Co., IA, he was 22 years old.
John Harringa oo Mattie Uken
Marriage source: N.N., Courtney, Scholl-Emmendorfer, (Pub. location unknown, http://wc.rootsweb.com, vii Feb MMVIII)
"... John HARRINGA Sex: M Birth: 21 JUN 1900 Death: 11 OCT 1952 ... ... Marriage 1 Mattie UKEN b: 24 SEP 1861 in Aurich, Ostriefsland, Germany Married: 1 JAN 1884 ..." <>
Child(ren):
Hadels Cornelius "John" Harringa né Harrenga
Sources: N.N. (family name not given), Courtney, Title: "Scholl-Emmendorfer," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: WorldConnect at RootsWeb.com, Publication date: vii Feb MMVIII), Repository: The Cloud
Link: http://wc.rootsweb.com
"... John HARRINGA Sex: M Birth: 21 JUN 1900 Death: 11 OCT 1952 ...
Father: John HARRINGA b: 15 AUG 1861 in Aurich, Ostriefsland, Germany
Mother: Mattie UKEN b: 24 SEP 1861 in Aurich, Ostriefsland, Germany ..."
"... John HARRINGA Sex: M Birth: 15 AUG 1861 in Aurich, Ostriefsland, Germany Event: Immigration Fact 13 APR 1878 came to America Burial: Ramsey Reformed Church Cemetary ...
Note:
In 1893, John and Mattie moved to Kossuth County and bought 160 acres in Section 16 of German Township. He farmed the land till his death in 1912.
Marriage 1 Mattie UKEN b: 24 SEP 1861 in Aurich, Ostriefsland, Germany Married: 1 JAN 1884
Children
1. Harnious HARRINGA b: 2 FEB 1885
2. Harm HARRINGA b: 2 FEB 1885
3. Erdgard HARRINGA b: 18 APR 1886
4. Andrew HARRINGA b: 18 MAR 1888
5. Emalena HARRINGA b: 28 OCT 1889
6. Anna HARRINGA b: 26 APR 1892
7. Hadel HARRINGA b: 15 MAY 1894 in German Township, Kosuth County Iowa
8. Etta HARRINGA b: 16 MAR 1896
9. Gretche HARRINGA b: 2 MAY 1898
10. John HARRINGA b: 21 JUN 1900
11. Reiner HARRINGA b: 31 JAN 1902
12. Benjamin Franklin HARRINGA b: 1907"
Author: Boyken, Ruth & Hans-Georg, Title: «u»Obituaries from the area around Titonka ... Kossuth County, Iowa Teil I«/u», (Publication location: Titonka IA, Publisher: Boyken & Boyken, Publication date: MMVII) no pagination, ISBN 0-9670802-8-2, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.
"(changed to John) Hadels Cornelius HARRENGA, later changed to HARRINGA * 15 August 1861 , Germany > 1878, >> later Alexander, IA, >> Belmond, IA, >> German Tp., Kossuth Co., IA + 17 Oct 1912 # Ramsey Reformed cem, north of German Valley, IA
oo 1 January 1884 Ackley, IA
Metta Harmanina UKKEN, later called UKEN * 24 September 1861 , Ostfriesland > 1884 Ackley, IA at the age of 21 years + 11 March 1944 # Ramsey Reform. Church cem., north of German Valley, IA DEATH OF JOHN HARRENGA Prominent German Farmer Passed Away Thursday After Long and Lingering Illness
John Harenga, who lives near the German Reformed church in German township, died last Thursday from cancer of the stomach after a prolonged illness. Since July, Mr. Harrenga has been unable to do any work and in the interim has beengradually failing in health up to the time of his death. The news of his death caused a surprise among his Titonka friends, as it was not known that he was so near death's door, though a number knew that he was in failing health. Hiswife and eleven children and other relatives were at his bedside when he passed away. Hohn Hadels; Cornelius Harrenga was born Aug. 15, 1861, in Germany. He came to America in 1878 when he was a young man. He was married to Miss MettaHarmanina Ukken Jan. 1 1884. Died Oct. 17, 1912, age 51 years, 2 months and 2 days. to their marriage 12 children were born, all living except one which died Jan. 11, 1908. Mr Harrenga was married at Ackley 28 years ago and then movedto Alexander, Iowa, after which he moved with his family to Belmond, where he farmed for several years and then came to German township where he had lived since, coming here 19 years ago. Mr. Harrenga was one of the best known farmers inGerman township, raised a large family and took the responsibility of life in as cheerful mood as anyone could. Mr. Harrenga and wife raisedup a large family of boys and girs who looked to them as the guiding spirit in everything theydid. He was a devoted husband, a kind and generous father and a friend to those in need. He was a member of the German Reformed church of German township since he had been a resident of the county.
Funeral services were held from the German Reformed church of German township last Saturday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. Haken, after which the remains were laid to rest in the church cemetery. Mr. Harrenga leaves to mourn hisdeparture, a wife, eleven children, mother, four sisters, one brother and four grand-children and many other relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. John Harrenga and children.
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