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Personal data Kristjaan Kristjaans 


Household of Kristjaan Kristjaans

He is married to Hattie Eekhoff.

They got married on January 27, 1903 at Kanawha, Hancock County, Iowa, he was 24 years old.


Child(ren):

  2. Wesley Christians  1917-1918
  3. Winifred Christians  1917-1918
  5. Winifred H Christians  1924-1986 
  7. George Christians  1906-1997 
  8. Ella Christians  1904-2003 
  9. Anno Christians  1903-1971 
  10. Florence Christians  1915-2002 
  11. Tena Christians  1912-2000 
  12. Henry Christians  1911-1973 


Notes about Kristjaan Kristjaans

From the 1/28/1943 Edgerton Enterprise, Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota:
Chris Christians is preparing to hold a sale on Tuesday, February 23 at his farm northwest of Edgerton to move to town. The condition of his health and lack of help on the farm compels him to sell. Schaap and Walberg will act as auctioneers.
---From the 2/4/1943 Edgerton Enterprise:
Harm Eekhoff has leased the Chris Christians farm and will occupy it after March 1.
---From the 2/25/1943 Edgerton Enterprise:
Harm Eekhoff and Miss Hannah Schelhaas were united in marriage. The couple will operate the Chris Christians farm.
---From the 11/26/1953 Edgerton Enterprise:
Mr. Chris Christians passed away quietly at his home on Tuesday morning, November 17, 1953. He had reached the age of 75 years, 2 months and 24 days. Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 20, and were in charge of the Rev. S. Kramer, assisted by the Rev. A. Blick. Many friends and relatives witnessed the final rites held at the First Christian Reformed Church of which Mr. Christians and his family have been members since 1916. Interment was at the Hillside Cemetery, beside his wife and four children who preceded him in death.
---The deceased was born in Bellingwolde, Groningen, The Netherlands, on August 23, 1878, and came to America with his parents in 1893. They settled in Wright County, Iowa, where his three brothers and one sister still reside. The family became farmers and the departed was no exception.
---Mr. Christians was united in marriage to Hattie Eekhoff on January 27, 1903. They lived in Wright County until 1916 when they moved to a farm northeast of Edgerton where they moved to a farm northeast of Edgerton where they remained for 19 years. The reason for his coming to this territory was his concern for the welfare of his children. Outside elements were closing in on the church and this boded ill for the future.
---The family had its share of hardships but their faith in God remained. Their seventeen month old twins died within three days during the dreaded flu epidemic of 1918. Six months later an infant passed away. In early 1942 their son John died while in the service of our country [Note: date was 1/14/1953]. This caused then to move to town, which they did in the spring of 1942.
---Mr. Christians was extremely vigorous and dynamic. To do nothing was dreaded unequivocally. However, the Master had to test him rather definitely for the last three years. His eyesight failed, his body crumbled, and he was paralyzed from a stroke which he had for over two years. Then, about 2 years ago, Mrs. Christians suddenly was taken from him and his testing became severe. However, through it all he learned to be patient, and learned to say honestly, "Not my will but Thine be done". Visits from his children, his friends, and his minister, Rev. Kramer, were highly appreciated.
---He leaves to mourn his children, Arnold, Ella (Mrs. P. De Poorter), George, Henry, Tena (Mrs. L. Zwart), Florence (Mrs. P. Walhof), Winifred (Mrs. Cornie Prins), and Norma (Mrs. Leslie Krosschell), 26 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Also he is survived by three brothers, Nick, Henry, and Al and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Abbas and Mrs. Tena Brouwer.
---Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Christians, Henry Christians, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Christians, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Christians, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Christians, Andy Christians, Mr. John Riekens, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Abbas, Mr. and Mrs. C. Abbas, Fred Abbas, George Abbas, Mr. and Mrs. John Rietema, Mrs. Art Rietema, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Assink, Mr. and Mrs. John Ruter, Mr. and Mrs. H. Verbrugge, and Mrs. Boyd Ruter, all of Kanawha, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. A. Abbas of Woden, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Eekhoff of Wellsburg, Grundy County, Iowa.

From the 1/28/1943 Edgerton Enterprise, Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota:
Chris Christians is preparing to hold a sale on Tuesday, February 23 at his farm northwest of Edgerton to move to town. The condition of his health and lack of help on the farm compels him to sell. Schaap and Walberg will act as auctioneers.
---From the 2/4/1943 Edgerton Enterprise:
Harm Eekhoff has leased the Chris Christians farm and will occupy it after March 1.
---From the 2/25/1943 Edgerton Enterprise:
Harm Eekhoff and Miss Hannah Schelhaas were united in marriage. The couple will operate the Chris Christians farm.
---From the 11/26/1953 Edgerton Enterprise:
Mr. Chris Christians passed away quietly at his home on Tuesday morning, November 17, 1953. He had reached the age of 75 years, 2 months and 24 days. Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 20, and were in charge of the Rev. S. Kramer, assisted by the Rev. A. Blick. Many friends and relatives witnessed the final rites held at the First Christian Reformed Church of which Mr. Christians and his family have been members since 1916. Interment was at the Hillside Cemetery, beside his wife and four children who preceded him in death.
---The deceased was born in Bellingwolde, Groningen, The Netherlands, on August 23, 1878, and came to America with his parents in 1893. They settled in Wright County, Iowa, where his three brothers and one sister still reside. The family became farmers and the departed was no exception.
---Mr. Christians was united in marriage to Hattie Eekhoff on January 27, 1903. They lived in Wright County until 1916 when they moved to a farm northeast of Edgerton where they moved to a farm northeast of Edgerton where they remained for 19 years. The reason for his coming to this territory was his concern for the welfare of his children. Outside elements were closing in on the church and this boded ill for the future.
---The family had its share of hardships but their faith in God remained. Their seventeen month old twins died within three days during the dreaded flu epidemic of 1918. Six months later an infant passed away. In early 1942 their son John died while in the service of our country [Note: date was 1/14/1953]. This caused then to move to town, which they did in the spring of 1942.
---Mr. Christians was extremely vigorous and dynamic. To do nothing was dreaded unequivocally. However, the Master had to test him rather definitely for the last three years. His eyesight failed, his body crumbled, and he was paralyzed from a stroke which he had for over two years. Then, about 2 years ago, Mrs. Christians suddenly was taken from him and his testing became severe. However, through it all he learned to be patient, and learned to say honestly, "Not my will but Thine be done". Visits from his children, his friends, and his minister, Rev. Kramer, were highly appreciated.
---He leaves to mourn his children, Arnold, Ella (Mrs. P. De Poorter), George, Henry, Tena (Mrs. L. Zwart), Florence (Mrs. P. Walhof), Winifred (Mrs. Cornie Prins), and Norma (Mrs. Leslie Krosschell), 26 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Also he is survived by three brothers, Nick, Henry, and Al and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Abbas and Mrs. Tena Brouwer.
---Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Christians, Henry Christians, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Christians, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Christians, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Christians, Andy Christians, Mr. John Riekens, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Abbas, Mr. and Mrs. C. Abbas, Fred Abbas, George Abbas, Mr. and Mrs. John Rietema, Mrs. Art Rietema, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Assink, Mr. and Mrs. John Ruter, Mr. and Mrs. H. Verbrugge, and Mrs. Boyd Ruter, all of Kanawha, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. A. Abbas of Woden, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Eekhoff of Wellsburg, Grundy County, Iowa.

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Birthday August 23, 1878

  • The temperature on August 23, 1878 was about 15.2 °C. There was 0.4 mm of rain. The air pressure was 4 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the east. The airpressure was 75 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 93%. Source: KNMI
  • Koning Willem III (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1849 till 1890 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • 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.
  • In the year 1878: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 4.0 million citizens.
    • January 9 » Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
    • March 3 » The Russo-Turkish War ends with Bulgaria regaining its independence from the Ottoman Empire according to the Treaty of San Stefano.
    • March 15 » Restoration of the Scottish Catholic hierarchy, broken off back in 1603.
    • May 14 » The last witchcraft trial held in the United States begins in Salem, Massachusetts, after Lucretia Brown, an adherent of Christian Science, accused Daniel Spofford of attempting to harm her through his mental powers.
    • June 10 » League of Prizren is established, to oppose the decisions of the Congress of Berlin and the Treaty of San Stefano, as a consequence of which the Albanian lands in the Balkans were being partitioned and given to the neighbor states of Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Greece.
    • September 1 » Emma Nutt becomes the world's first female telephone operator when she is recruited by Alexander Graham Bell to the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company.

Day of marriage January 27, 1903

  • The temperature on January 27, 1903 was between 5.3 °C and 9.5 °C and averaged 7.2 °C. There was -0.1 hours of sunshine (0%). Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 1, 1901 to August 16, 1905 the cabinet Kuijper, with Dr. A. Kuijper (AR) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1903: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 5.3 million citizens.
    • January 4 » Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death.
    • February 14 » The United States Department of Commerce and Labor is established (later split into the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor).
    • March 2 » In New York City the Martha Washington Hotel opens, becoming the first hotel exclusively for women.
    • April 26 » Atlético Madrid Association football club is founded
    • August 2 » The Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising against the Ottoman Empire begins.
    • September 27 » The Wreck of the Old 97, an American rail disaster that became the subject of a popular ballad.

Day of death November 17, 1953

  • The temperature on November 17, 1953 was between 3.5 °C and 11.4 °C and averaged 7.8 °C. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. 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 September 2, 1952 to October 13, 1956 the cabinet Drees II, with Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1953: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 10.4 million citizens.
    • January 5 » The play Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett receives its première in Paris.
    • April 24 » Winston Churchill is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
    • May 25 » The first public television station in the United States officially begins broadcasting as KUHT from the campus of the University of Houston.
    • June 26 » Lavrentiy Beria, head of MVD, is arrested by Nikita Khrushchev and other members of the Politburo.
    • July 26 » Arizona Governor John Howard Pyle orders an anti-polygamy law enforcement crackdown on residents of Short Creek, Arizona, which becomes known as the Short Creek raid.
    • September 21 » Lieutenant No Kum-sok, a North Korean pilot, defects to South Korea with his jet fighter.


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