Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Peter KuperSource: KATHY WILLMS JOHNSON, R#1 BOX 58, MILBANK, SD 57252
1882/3 - emigrated to U.S.A. at age 25y. 5D1884 - Marriage register
entry as date marriage license was granted in Grundy IA 1897 - Year
of naturalization (U.S.A.) according to 1920 census. Residences:
Ackley, IA; Kossuth Co., IA; TX; Kossuth Co., IA; Grant Co., SD.
Occupation = Farmer At death, Peter in U.S.A. 50y, in Kilborn Twp.,
Grant Co., SD 13y. Buried in Kilborn Cem.LDS Weener reel 1256904
"134 Holthuserheide, Knabe, Kuper, Peter _____ 27 September ____
Arbeiter Harm Kuper z. Holthuserheide __ ____ Ehefrau Harmina gebornen
Troff Im 4 October 1857 ..."Peter 1st went to Ackley IA at age 25y.
1915 Kossuth Co IA census index cards
"397 Kuper, Peter 55, b. Ger. parents b. Ger., P.O. Titonka,
residence: German Twp., yrs in US/IA - 32/32, can read/write, 8 yrs
common sch, 1914 income = $500, naturalized10 calves - $80; 10 Heifers - 240; 10 milk cows - 400; 2 horses (1 to
2 yrs) - 100; 10 steers - $300; 5 horses > 2 yrs - $450; 2 colts -
$50; 2 mules - $200; 10 swint - $120; 150 fowls - $60"
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Merged General Note:
PETER CAME TO AMERICA IN 1882. SENT FOR JENJI. SHE SENT FOR REST OF
THE FAMILY. HE DIED OF CANCER. PETER & JENJI CAME TO GRANT CO. S.D.
IN 1920 HIS PARENTS HIRMAN KUPER & MINNIE TRUF, TROOF OR TROFF. PETER
IN AMERICA 50 YR AT DEATH. 13 YRS IN KILBORN TWP. AT DEATH. CAME TO
ACKLEY,IA. AT AGE 25. 10/92 WHEN FIRST MARRIED LIVED IN KOSSUTH CO.,
IA.-THEN 2 YRS IN TEXAS RETURNING TO IOWA TILL 1920. AT THAT TIME THEY
MOVED TO GRANT CO.,S.D.1895 GRUNDY CO., MELROSE TWP.-TWP 87 RANGE
18.SEC 82. NATURALIZED 1897(1920 CENSUS)
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Information from Romona Perkins <romona_p@hotmail.com> email: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 6:41 AM
In the 1900 Kossuth Co census you will find this family under the surname COOPER. There is Peter and his wife Jennie. married 16 yrs with 10 children living out of 11 born to them. There are the following children: Mina , Jane, Peter, Harm, Meine,Grace, Harmke, Ben, Henry and Martin.Knock Family Genealogy
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=knock&id=I165782
Children:
Minas KUPER b: 10 JUN 1885 in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa
Jennie Emma KUPER b: 11 MAY 1886 in Grundy Center, Grundy, IA
Peter KUPER b: 22 OCT 1888 in Conrad, Grundy, IA
Harmen KUPER b: 3 DEC 1889 in Grundy Center, Grundy, IA
Minnie KUPER b: 23 SEP 1891 in Butler County, IA
Grace KUPER b: 10 SEP 1892 in Iowa
Harmka KUPER b: 28 FEB 1895 in Parkersburg, Butler, IA
Hinderk Neil KUPER b: 2 AUG 1896 in Grundy Center, Grundy, IA
Martin KUPER b: 16 OCT 1896 in Grundy Center, Grundy, IA
Berend KUPER b: 15 JAN 1898 in Buffalo Center, Winnebago, IA
Berend Peter KUPER b: 17 DEC 1899 in Buffalo Center, Winnebago, IA
Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Jeinje "Janna Jennie" Groen KuperThe name, Jeinje, is supplied by Carl Meyer n Karl Meijer. He gives
the normal Ostfriesland name. 1884 - emigrated to U.S.A. at age 27y.
1897 - Year of naturalization according to 1920 census. Residences:
Germany; Grundy Center, IA; Kilborn Twp., Grant Co., IA; MN Faith =
Lutheran & Presb. (source=KOWJ) Occupation = Housewife Cause of death
= murdered with a blunt instrument.1915 Kossuth Co IA census index cards
"398 Kuper, Jinna 58, b. Ger. Parents b. Ger. P.O. Germania, residence
= German Twp., yrs in US/IA - 31/31, can read/write, 8 yrs common
school"16Mar 1920: U.S.Census Lincoln Twp., Kossuth Co., IA. Jennie is
listed as "Harmke Kupper" age 61. That would place her year of birth
1858.
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Merged General Note:
JENJI WAS KILLED BY HER SON-IN-LAW IN HIS HOME IN ORTONVILLE. CAME TO
AMERICA 1884 TO GRUNDY CENTER,IA. (27YRS OLD) 10/92 WAS IN
ORTONVILLE,MN ON 9/1936. SPENT TIME WITH HER CHILDREN SINCE DEATH OF
HER HUSBAND. HAD BEEN AT JULIUS HOME FOR SOME TIME WHEN SHE WAS
MURDERED BY SON IN LAW. NATURALIZED CITIZEN 1897(1920 CENSUS) HAD 21
GRANDCHILDREN,3 GR.GRANDCHILDREN AND 1 BROTHER SURVIVE PLUS HER KIDS.
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Jennie Emma KUPER b: 11 MAY 1886 in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa
Peter KUPER b: 22 OCT 1888 in Conrad, Grundy, Iowa
Minnie KUPER b: 23 SEP 1891 in Butler County, Iowa
Berend KUPER b: 15 JAN 1898 in Buffalo Center, Winnebago, IA
Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Harm Harms KuperSource: Dc. of Peter Kuper + ML of Peter Kuper
Christening of Anna Kuper June 1861 at Holthuserheide.
K.O.Johnson gives Hirman 26Ap1993 FGS
Or Harmin Kuper The way the marriage entry for Harm and Hemmina is
worded, it seems Harm was born in Bunderneuland and is a resident of
Bunderneuland & his parents Harm and Janna Kuper are of
Holthuserheide.Harm possibly had 2 wives: 1) Grietje Berends
2) Hemmina Peters Troff
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Hermmina Peters "Minnie" TroffResident of Tichelwarf at time of marriage. Her parents are residents
of Wymeer/Wijmeer. Harmina Troff on son Peter's christening rec.
Hemmina Troff on daughter Lutje Kuper's christening rec.
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Hinderk Jan "John Henry" Groen
Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Hinderk John "Henry" Groen 1865 - Okje's christening rec. has "zu
Tichelwarf" for residence. 1869 - Meine's christening rec. has
"Arbeiter Hinderk Harms Groen zu Tichelwarf" 1890 - emigrated from
Germany to U.S.A. (1900 census) 1900 Census - German Twp., Kossuth
Co., IA HJG died of a heart attack at age 84y5m2d. HJG buried with
Mena in Greenwood Twp. Cem. south of Bancroft, IA.
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Mena Janshen GroenSource: Katherine(Willms)Johnson
Ts. + Cemetery Recs + Katherine Johnson.
Katherine Johnson gives Boen as place of birth. Weener church recs
gives Tichelwarf as "Ort der Geburt."Katherine Johnson spells Janshen, but she is reading the chr. recs.
from modern American handwriting perspective. The 2nd s in words
often look like an f or h to the modern eye.Chr. records give Meine Janssen at her marriage.
La Rie Hull gives Mena's maiden name Jannsen. Emigrated 1890 (1900
Census)On earlier FGS's, Mena's family name is given = Josher. Age at death:
74y5m16d Mena is buried with Hendrick in Greenwood Twp. Cem. south of
Bancroft, IA.The 1900 census gives Mena's year of birth = 1831. Emigrated in 1890
according to the 1900 census. Places of residence: 1900 census: German
Twp., Kossuth Co., IA.Okje's christening rec. gives Mena, gebornen Jans. Meina's
christening rec. gives Meina gebornen Janssen.Boyken, Hans-Georg, Wo Sind sie geblieben? - Ostfriesen in Amerika -
Vol 2., (Titonka IA, Boyken & Boyken, 2001), pg 169"Mena GROEN*JANSSEN
* 10 Aug 1832 Boen/Weener/Ostfriesland \ + 25 Jan 1907 Bancroft,
Kossuth Co., IA \ = Bancroft, IA \ R: h Hinnerk GROEN[87y], 2 s, 3 d
\\O ON#7-1907"
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Harm Harms KuperThe christening record of Anna Kuper in June 1861 has a father named
Harm Harms Kuper. The Ostfriesens have a naming convention for those
men named after their father. A son will have his father's name as a
middle name with an "s" appended. Harm Harms Kuper would have a
father, Harm Kuper if normal naming convention were followed.Birth source: La Rie Hull chart of Holthuserheide Kuper families
postmarked 12D1994.La Rie Hull writes, "P.S. - second marriage for Harm Harms Kuper to
Grietje Berends Klaasen - is the father of Harm Harms Kuper (Hermina
Troff). Note # 1256903 on the marriage record of father states he's a
widower of deceased Jan Jans." - 12D199420 Mar 1836 Marriage rec. to Grietje seems to indicate Harm is 35 yrs
6 mo. That would give him a date of birth ca. Sept 1800.Mrs. Hull writes, "Your wife's [Betty Katherine (Meyer) Navorska]
ancestry. Can't find [Harm Harms Kuper] his birth or his marriage
with parents listed." - 12D1995
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Mrs. Hull writes, "Bastian Harms Kuper ... died 5-Aug-1865 at age 68
leaving 3 sisters." - 12D1995This means all brothers, including Harm Harms Kuper & Folkert Harms
Kuper are dead on or before the 5th of Aug. 1865. - D.A.Navorska
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Kuper's wives: 1) Janna Jans
2) Grietje Berends Klaassen
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Merged General Note:Mrs. Hull writes, "NO PROVE THESE ARE HIS PARENTS --NAME PATTERN FITS
AND AGE IS OK.???"
Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Janna Jans ???KlassenSource: LaRie Hull for name, mm/yy of death = Mar 1835.
d. before 20 Mar 1836
Mrs. Hull writes, "...m. (1) JANNA JANS #8724, ???KLAASSEN, d.
??-Mar-1835, HOLTHUSERHEIDE, OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY, ... JANNA: DIED AT
AGE 34." - 12D1995
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Merged General Note:
DIED AT AGE 34.
Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Harm Jans KuperSource: LaRie Hull descendant chart received 12D1995 for relationship
between Harm Jans Kuper & son Harm Harms Kuper. La Rie Hull cites LDA
German Church recs. Weener 1812064 using marriage recs. for estimating
yob.The marriage registration of Harm Harms Kuper gives his father's name
as Harm Harms Kuper. Usual naming convention means the father's
Christian name is Harm.Source: LaRie Hull computer print-out received 12D1995
"B. HARM JANS KUPER #8598 b. EST 1774, OSTFRIESLAND,GERMANY, m.
21-Apr-1796,(3) TRIENTJE HARMS #8623, b. 2 Aug-1764, EST AGE, d.
2-Jun-1855." Mrs. Hull cites (3) LDS Ger. Chr. recs roll # 1812064.
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Trientje HarmsSource: LaRie Hull data sheet received 12D1995. She cites LDS German
Church Records Weener 1812064.Mrs. Hull writes, "TRIENTJE HARMS #8623, b. 2-Aug-1764, EST AGE, d.
2-Jun-1855."
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Geertrud MichelsMinert spells Geertruid Migdels Viktes? & dob circa 1775
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Jan Bastiaans KuiperJan-Dirk Zimmermann spells Bastians.
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For date of birth, Minert gives circa 1775Death source: Katherine Johnson FGS 6Ap1995 cites La Rie Hull for dod.
Jan Bastian Kuper's wives: (1) Feeke Harms
(2) Elske Jakobs
(3) Grietje Ailderts Auwen
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Merged General Note:
MARRIAGE TO GRIETJE RECORDS STATES AGE OF 60 WHICH WOULD PUT HIS BIRTH
IN YEAR OF 1742. MARRIAGE TO ELSKE JAKOBS LISTS AGE AS 50 WIDOWER OF
FEEKE HARMS ?????
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Feeke HarmsSource: LaRie Hull data received 12D1995
Mrs. Hull cites her source: (3) LDS GER CHR RECS WEENER 1812064
Mrs. Hull writes, "VIII JAN BASTIAN KUPER #6035 b. 26-Jun-1749,
WEENER, OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY,(1) (KUIPER), m. (1) 25-Nov-1768, (3)
FEEKE HARMS #8596, b. 1742, EST FROM AGE ON MARRIAGE RECORD, d. BEF
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Bastian Jans KuiperSource: Katherine Johnson FGS 6Ap1995 cites LaRie Hull for circa yob,
town of birth, town of death.LaRie Hull, computer print-out received 12D1995,
"BASTIAN JANS KUPER #6051 b. 1719, (KUIPER), m. 24-Oct-1739, in
STAPELMOOR,OSTFRIESLAND,GERMANY,(1) ANNA CHRISTIANS #6052, BAPTISED
29-SEP-1715, STAPELMOOR,OSTFRIESLAND,GERMANY,(1) (daughter of
CHRISTIAN GEERTS #6065 and GREETE JANSEN #6066)."Ettesvold, Marilyn A., Jan F. Kuiper Pedigree Chart, (, M.A.E., 2002)
"16 Bastian Jans Kuiper b. circa 1712 [paired with] 17. Anna
Christiaans b. circa 1715, Stapelmoor,"
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Anna ChristiansJan-Dirk Zimmermann writes, "get. 29.9.1715 Stapelmoor". The
abbreviation get. might be christening or conformation.Ettesvold, Marilyn A., Jan F. Kuiper Pedigree Chart, (, M.A.E., 2002)
"16 Bastian Jans Kuiper b. circa 1712 [paired with] 17. Anna
Christiaans b. circa 1715, Stapelmoor,"
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Lisabeth Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull print-out received 12D1995. Mrs. Hull cites her
Sources: (2) LDS Weener Chr Recs. # 1812090"I. LISABETH BASTIAN KUPER #8953 b. 10-Aug-1740, HOLTHUSERHEIDE,
OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY, (2) BAPTISED 14-Aug-1740.(2)"
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Christian B. KuperSource: Hull, LaRie Kuper print-out, (Fergus Fls MN, L.H., received
12D1995).Mrs. Hull cites her source as (2) LDS Weener Chr. Recs. # 1812090
Hull, LaRie, GEDCOM file, (Fergus Fls MN, L.H., 15F1996)
"II. CHRISTIAN KUPER #8682 b. 23-Apr-1742, (2) BAPTISED 13-May-1742,
(2) m. 12-Feb-1768, (3) GEESKE HINDRIKS #8683, B. 1735. GEESKE: AGE
AT MARRIAGE WAS 33. WAS A WIDOW."Ettesvold, Marilyn A., Jan F. Kuiper Pedigree Chart, (, M.A.E., 2002)
"8 Christiaan B. Kuiper b. 1742 Holthusen-Weener d. 1818, Weener, Leer
[paired with] 9. Tryntje Jans"
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Jan Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull print-out received 12D1995
"III. JAN BASTIAN KUPER #8954 b. 1-Dec-1743, HOLTHUSERHEIDE,
OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY.(2)" Her source is LDS WEENER CHR RECS #
1812090Note, a younger sibling has been given the same name, Jan Bastian
Kuper, which indicates Jan probably died before his younger brother
was born 26 June 1749.
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Grietje Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull print-out received 12D1995
"IV. GRIETJE BASTIAN KUPER #8955 b. 6 Oct 1745, HOLTHUSERHEIDE,
OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY,(2) BAPTISED 10 Oct 1745.(2)"Mrs. Hulls source is LDS WEENER CHR RECS # 1812090
Grietje has a younger sister given the same name; ergo, Grietje
possibly died before her younger sister was christened 6 Nov 1746.
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Grietje Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull print-out received 12D1995
"V. GRIETJE BASTIAN KUPER #8966 b. 4-Nov-1746,(2) BAPTISED
6-Nov-1746.(2)"Mrs. Hull's source: LDS WEENER CHR RECS # 1812090
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Geertjen Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull print-out received 12D1995
"IX. GEERTJEN BASTIAN KUPER #8593 b. 3-Feb-1751, OSTFRIESLAND,
GERMANY,(4) BAPTISED 5-Feb-1751, OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY,(4) d.
12-Aug-1752, OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY,(4) buried: 12-Aug-1752,
OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY.(4)"Mrs. Hull's source: (4) LDS GER CHR RECS-WEENER 1812092
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Geerd Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull data received 12D1995.
Mrs. Hull cites her source: LDS GER CHR RECS WEENER 1812064
Mrs. Hull writes, "d. ??? SEE NOTE. NEED TO RELOOK AT 1812092 BELIEVE
IT IS A DEATH OF GEERD 2/20/1765 WITH BURIAL 2/24."
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Merged General Note:
NEED TO RELOOK AT 1812092 BELIEVE IT IS A DEATH OF GEERD 2/20/1765
WITH BURIAL 2/24.
Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Berent Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull data received 12D1995.
Mrs Hull cites her source: (4) LDS GER CHR RECS-WEENER 1812064
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Geertjen(?) Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull print-out received 12D1995
"VI. GEERTJEN(?) BASTIAN KUPER #8592 b. 25 Nov 1757, OSTFRIESLAND,
GERMANY,(4) BAPTISED 27-Nov-1757, OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY.(4)"Mrs. Hull's source: LDS Ger Chr recs-Weener 1812092
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska:
Anna Bastian KuperSource: LaRie Hull print-out received 12D1995
"VII. ANNA BASTIAN KUPER #8595 b. 1-May-1761, OSTFRIESLAND, GERMANY,
(4) BAPTISED 3-May-1761, Ostfriesland, Germany.(4)"LaRie Hull's source: LDS GER CHR RECS-WEENER 1812092
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Information provided by David Allen Navorska: