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Stephen De Kock – page 157

Was born in Herwynen, Province of Gelderland, Netherlands, in 1838. He came to America with his parents in 1856 and located in Pella. He became affiliated with the First Reformed Church in 1858 and served as a deacon for several years. In August, 1862, he volunteered in the service of the civil war and was wounded while in action on April 30, 1864. He served his country almost three years and received an honorable discharge. After arriving home he engaged in farming south of Pella. On January 1, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Engeltje Marie van Zee, who was born October 20, 1847, and departed this life on September 10, 1916. To this union were born eleven children, seven still remaining, three having died in infancy. Aantana (Mrs. E. De Geest) died January 1, 1916. Cornelia Marie (Mrs. C. Muller) died February 2, 1917.