Sijerdina Nieuwenhuis Semple
1799 - 1855 (55 years)1. Sijerdina Nieuwenhuis Semple was born 14 Jul 1799, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 31 Mar 1855, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. Other Events:
- Baptism: 14 Jul 1799, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands
Notes:
Translation of her death certificate: (To the best of my ability)
"On the 31st of March, 1855, appeared before me, Albert Zeyser, Chief of the town of Hoogeveen, Englebrent Ebert, 56 years old, scale maker by profession (this could also be shoemaker. The certificate looks like it says 'schaenmaker' which would be scale maker, but if it is really 'schoenmaker', he would be a shoemaker.) living in Hoogeveen and Jan Harms Koster, age 55 years, scale maker by profession (once again it could be 'schoenmaker' which is 'shoemaker.") living in Hoogeveen, the first and the second neighbors of the post to call deceased which declared that Sijerkina Nieuwenhuis Semple, late spouse of Jan Romberg, resident of the town of Hoogeveen, no profession, daughter of Roelof Jacobs Nieuwenhuis Semple and an Aaltje Harms of Nuil, both deceased, of which she was born in the town of Hoogeveen, the 14th of July, 1799; on the 31st of the month of March 1855 in the afternoon at her house at the age of 55 years is deceased."
Sijerdina married Jan Romberg 28 Nov 1830, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. Jan (son of Berend Romberg and Maria Croese) was born 1797, Hardenberg, Netherlands; died 29 Jun 1866, Gramsbergen, Overijssel, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Roelof Romberg was born 19 Sep 1831, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA.
- 3. Aaltje Romberg was born 13 May 1836, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 24 Mar 1875, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
Generation: 2
2. Roelof Romberg (1.Sijerdina1) was born 19 Sep 1831, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Occupation: 1831, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; carpenter
- Occupation: 1858, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; carpenter
- Occupation: 1869, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; carpenter
- Arrival: 1885; Age: 54
- Residence: 1900, Nassau, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 68; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
Roelof married Hendrikje Koster 4 Dec 1858, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. Hendrikje (daughter of Jan Jans Koster and Roelofje Klass) was born 20 May 1833, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 4. Seijerdina Romberg was born 28 May 1869, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died May 1953, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 26 May 1953, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.
- 5. Jan Romberg was born 2 Jul 1859, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 30 May 1882, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 6. Roelofje Romberg was born 7 Nov 1862, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 28 Aug 1863, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 7. Jan Romberg was born 23 Jun 1864, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 8. Berend Romberg was born 15 Dec 1866, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 7 Jul 1868, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 9. Niesje Romberg was born 13 Jan 1872, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 10. Aaltje Romberg was born 23 Feb 1874, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 11. Hendrik Romberg was born 22 Apr 1877, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 12. Roelofje Romberg was born 20 Feb 1861, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 14 Jan 1862, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 13. Roelof Romberg was born 6 Sep 1855, Zuidwolde, De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA.
3. Aaltje Romberg (1.Sijerdina1) was born 13 May 1836, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 24 Mar 1875, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
Generation: 3
4. Seijerdina Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 28 May 1869, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died May 1953, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 26 May 1953, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 161039412
- Race: White
- Name: Dena
- Arrival: 1885; Age: 16
- Residence: 1900, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 31; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1910, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- _FUN: 26 May 1953, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Central Reformed Church with Rev. Marion Klaaren and Rev H. Eggink officiation
Notes:
Buried:
Sioux Center Community Cemtery aks Memory GardensSeijerdina married Hendrik Smith Aug 1886, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Hendrik (son of Tonjes Korte Smit and Anna Obbes Stikker) was born 29 Jun 1860, Finsterwolde, Reiderland, Groningen, Netherlands; died 13 Jan 1945, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 17 Jan 1945, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Hattie Smith was born 15 Jan 1894, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died 6 Jan 1947, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA; was buried 9 Jan 1947, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.
- 15. John Henry Smith, Sr was born 10 Mar 1890, Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died 25 Jan 1964, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 28 Jan 1964, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.
- 16. Tennis Smith was born Mar 1893, Iowa, USA.
- 17. Hendrik Smith was born Apr 1896, Iowa, USA.
- 18. Benjamin Smith was born Abt 1902, Iowa, USA.
- 19. Dena Smith was born Abt 1904, Iowa, USA.
- 20. Anna Smith was born 12 May 1887, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died 19 Jun 1971, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 21 Jun 1971, Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.
- 21. Rudolph Smith was born Oct 1888, Iowa, USA.
- 22. Alice Smith
Seijerdina married Nick Hulst, Sr 27 Apr 1947. [Group Sheet]
5. Jan Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 2 Jul 1859, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 30 May 1882, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 6. Roelofje Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 7 Nov 1862, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 28 Aug 1863, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 7. Jan Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 23 Jun 1864, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1885, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; skipper ("schipper")
Jan married Judith Pot 22 Apr 1885, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. Judith (daughter of Klass Pot and Vrouwgje Dalsem) was born 4 Dec 1861, Meppel, Drenthe, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Hendrikje Romberg was born 5 Jun 1886, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
- 24. Klaasje Romberg was born 20 May 1898, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
8. Berend Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 15 Dec 1866, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 7 Jul 1868, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 9. Niesje Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 13 Jan 1872, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 10. Aaltje Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 23 Feb 1874, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 11. Hendrik Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 22 Apr 1877, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Arrival: 1885; Age: 8
- Residence: 1900, Nassau, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1900, Nassau, Sioux, Iowa, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Son
Hendrik married Margie Unknown 1900. Margie was born Oct 1877, Netherlands. [Group Sheet]
12. Roelofje Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 20 Feb 1861, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died 14 Jan 1862, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 13. Roelof Romberg (2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 6 Sep 1855, Zuidwolde, De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Occupation: schippersknecht
- Arrival: 1900; Age: 45
- Residence: 1900, Nassau, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 44; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Son
Roelof married Roelofje ten Oever 21 May 1887, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. Roelofje (daughter of Warner ten Oever and Jacoba Aleida Esselbrugge) was born 12 Sep 1850, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Hendrika Jacoba Romberg was born 6 Feb 1890, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA.
Generation: 4
14. Hattie Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 15 Jan 1894, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died 6 Jan 1947, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA; was buried 9 Jan 1947, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 26875006
- Race: White
- Occupation: Saleslady
- Residence: 1900, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1910, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 16; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1920, Mankato Ward 1, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA; Age: 25; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1930, Elkton, Brookings County, South Dakota, USA; Age: 36; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1935, Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota, USA; Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1944, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
- Residence: 1945, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
- Residence: 1947, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
- Last Residence: Jan 1947, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA; 517 N Sherman Ave
- _FUN: 9 Jan 1947, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA; at her home at 517 N. Sherman Ave., later at Faith Lutheran Church
Notes:
Buried:
Hills of Rest Memorial Park; Section A, Lot 97, Grave 3Hattie married Albert Frederick Backhaus 25 Dec 1911, Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Albert (son of J Albert G Backhaus and Anna Luise Wilhelmine Wolff) was born 18 Jul 1892, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA; died 13 Jun 1962, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA; was buried 16 Jun 1962, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. William George Henry Backhaus was born 10 Mar 1915, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA; died 21 Sep 1993, Alhamabra, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried 25 Sep 1993, Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.
- 27. Henry John Backus was born 11 May 1919, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA; died 27 Oct 1990, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA; was buried 30 Oct 1990, Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.
- 28. George W Backus was born 20 May 1921, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA; died 23 Jan 1983, Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA; was buried 25 Jan 1983, Sumner, Pierce County, Washington, USA.
- 29. Janet Marlene Backhaus was born 2 May 1926, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA; died Aft Jun 2010.
- 30. Albert Arthur Backhaus was born 22 Feb 1913, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA; died 18 Mar 1974, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA; was buried 22 Mar 1974, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.
15. John Henry Smith, Sr (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 10 Mar 1890, Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died 25 Jan 1964, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 28 Jan 1964, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 134996536
- Race: White
- Occupation: Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; operated a bakery
- Occupation: Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; operated a drug store
- Residence: 1900, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 10; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Occupation: 1910, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; baker
- Residence: 1910, Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
- Residence: 1910, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 20; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1920, West Branch, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Occupation: 1930, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Proprietor
- Residence: 1930, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
- _FUN: 28 Jan 1964, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Central Reformed Church with Rev. Marion Klaaren officiating
Notes:
Buried:
Sioux Center Community Cemtery aks Memory Gardens
Died:
Sioux Center Community HospitalJohn married Winnie DeVries 1 Sep 1910, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Winnie (daughter of Gerben A DeVries and Silkje Brunisma) was born 1891, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died 5 Feb 1936, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 8 Feb 1936, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. John H Smith, Jr
- 32. Germina S Smith
- 33. Betty S Smith
- 34. Winnifred J Smith
John married Pearl DeZeeuw 31 Aug 1936. Pearl died 31 Oct 1963. [Group Sheet]
16. Tennis Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born Mar 1893, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1900, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 7; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1910, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 18; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
17. Hendrik Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born Apr 1896, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Name: Henry
- Residence: 1900, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 4; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1910, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
18. Benjamin Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born Abt 1902, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1910, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 8; Age: 2; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
19. Dena Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born Abt 1904, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Residence: 1910, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 6; Age: 2; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Dena — Unknown Vanden Brink. [Group Sheet]
20. Anna Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 12 May 1887, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died 19 Jun 1971, Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; was buried 21 Jun 1971, Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 104482858
- Race: White
- Occupation: housewife, and farmer
- Residence: 1900, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 13; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
- Residence: 1910, Lynn Township, Sioux County Iowa, USA; Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1920, Lynn Township, Sioux County Iowa, USA; Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1930, Lynn, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 42; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
- _FUN: 21 Jun 1971, Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Hospers First Reformed Church; Rev Richart Groenhout officiating
Notes:
Buried:
Hospers Cemetery
Died:
Orange City Community HospitalAnna married Dick A Roos 23 Feb 1905, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Dick was born 4 May 1884, Iowa, USA; died 5 Jun 1925, Lynn Township, Sioux County Iowa, USA; was buried Jun 1925, Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. Jeanetta Roos
- 36. Erie Roos was born Abt 1906, Iowa, USA.
- 37. Henry Roos was born Abt 1907, Iowa, USA.
- 38. Cyril Roos
- 39. Dena Roos
- 40. Dickie Roos
- 41. Harold Roos
21. Rudolph Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born Oct 1888, Iowa, USA. Other Events:
- Race: White
- Name: Ralph
- Residence: 1900, Floyd, Sioux County, Iowa, USA; Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
22. Alice Smith (4.Seijerdina3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) Alice — Unknown Kokenge. [Group Sheet]
23. Hendrikje Romberg (7.Jan3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 5 Jun 1886, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 24. Klaasje Romberg (7.Jan3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 20 May 1898, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands. 25. Hendrika Jacoba Romberg (13.Roelof3, 2.Roelof2, 1.Sijerdina1) was born 6 Feb 1890, Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands; died , USA.