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Henry William “Shorty” Jansen

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Birth	:	31 Jan 1886 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 May 1959 Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nassau Township Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9832993, -96.0318985
Description	:	Henry acquired his nickname "Shorty" in his youth, in contrast to his height, because he was the tallest boy in his group, slightly over six feet tall. He was also very strong. When working at the local meat market, he could carry a 50-pound quarter of beef with ease. He was known to have carried three, 100-pound sacks of flour upstairs for his mother, in one load. He was the 6th child and 3rd son of his pioneer parents. He was born on a farm near Alton, Iowa on 31 January 1886. When his parents retired... Read More	Henry acquired his nickname "Shorty" in his youth, in contrast to his height, because he was the tallest boy in his group, slightly over six feet tall. He was also very strong. When working at the local meat market, he could carry a 50-pound quarter of beef with ease. He was known to have carried three, 100-pound sacks of flour upstairs for his mother, in one load. He was the 6th child and 3rd son of his pioneer parents. He was born on a farm near Alton, Iowa on 31 January 1886. When his parents retired from farm life, he remained with them in their home in the town of Alton for several more years. He drove the "lumber wagon" for the firm of Reideman Brothers. His amiable disposition made him a friend of every child in town. They often ran after his wagon, shouting, "Shorty, Shorty, give me a ride!" Whereupon he would stop his horses and let them climb aboard. On 8 March 1911 he was married to Miss Anna Stronks, teacher of the country school known as the DeBoer school, near his home. At this time, the young couple took up farming on their "home place". His brother Al and family, who had been farming the "home place", had moved to another farm. Henry and Anna bought the farm from the other heirs after the passing of their parents. Here they raised their own family and continued farming, even though they had moved to a residence in the town of Alton, Iowa in 1946. In 1948, they turned the farming operation over to their son, Jim, who had married Elizabeth Byker of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jim & Beth continued to farm the "home place" and to raise their own family there. Henry did farm assessing, and was instrumental in interesting area farmers in improving their corn crops by raising a "hybrid" strain of corn. He had a delightful sense of humor and was friend to everyone. He was active on the Official Board of the Dutch Reformed Church of Alton until his death on 25 May 1959 in Alton, Iowa after having spent his entire life in this area.

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Henry William “Shorty” Jansen's memorial is located at: Nassau Township Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, USA.
When did Henry William “Shorty” Jansen death?
Henry William “Shorty” Jansen death on 25 May 1959 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9832993
Longitude: -96.0318985

Family Members:

Parent

Egbertus Johannes Jansen

(1844 - 1918)

Johanna Maria Ter Maat Jansen

(1844 - 1924)

Spouse

Anna Magdalene Stronks Jansen

(1888 - 1969)

Siblings

Cornelia Charlotta “Kate” Jansen Mason

(1876 - 1960)

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jansen Mason

(1883 - 1959)

Children

Esther Marie Jansen Scholten

(1912 - 2003)

Ruth Elizabeth Jansen Fennema

(1916 - 2003)

James Henry Jansen

(1926 - 1988)

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