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John Van Bockern

Birth	:	6 Jun 1836 Germany
Death	:	3 May 1898 Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3418999, -96.9041977
Description	:	John married Christena Kruse. 13 children were born to this union; Hilka, Jerry, Maggie, Albert, Jerry, Helen, Edward H., Harm, John, Ida, Anna L., Henry and Tom. John attained the age of 61 years, 10 months and 13 days. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. Mr. and Mrs. John VanBockern were among the well known pioneer residents of the Lennox community. These pioneer settlers were both natives of Germany, the former born at Lear, Ostfriesland on June 6, 1836, and the latter—nee Christene Kruse —at Simonswolde, Ostfriesland on October 17, 1843. Following his immigration to the United States, Mr. VanBockern settled... Read More	John married Christena Kruse. 13 children were born to this union; Hilka, Jerry, Maggie, Albert, Jerry, Helen, Edward H., Harm, John, Ida, Anna L., Henry and Tom. John attained the age of 61 years, 10 months and 13 days. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. Mr. and Mrs. John VanBockern were among the well known pioneer residents of the Lennox community. These pioneer settlers were both natives of Germany, the former born at Lear, Ostfriesland on June 6, 1836, and the latter—nee Christene Kruse —at Simonswolde, Ostfriesland on October 17, 1843. Following his immigration to the United States, Mr. VanBockern settled in Grundy County, Iowa. Mrs. VanBockern left her native land and came to America in 1862, also going directly to Grundy County, Iowa. They were united in marriage June 10, 1865 and the couple continued to make their home in the Hawkeye state for two decades before coming to Dakota Territory and the Lennox vicinity. They established their home here in 1885. Twelve children were born to this couple, including Nellie (Valentine), Maggie (Reiners), Albert Van Bockern (who died March 17, 1922), Jerry VanBockern, Helen (Robbins), Ed VanBockern, Harm VanBockern, Ida (Lagermann), Anna (Miller), all of whom born in Iowa, and Henry VanBockern and Tom VanBockern, who were born in this community. Mr. VanBockern passed away May 3, 1898. Mrs. VanBockern died February 17, 1924.

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John Van Bockern's memorial is located at: Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA.
When did John Van Bockern death?
John Van Bockern death on 3 May 1898 in Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3418999
Longitude: -96.9041977

Family Members:

Spouse

Christena Kruse Van Bockern

(1843 - 1924)

Children

Helen Van Bockern Albertus

(1874 - 1961)

Anna L. VanBockern Miller

(1884 - 1959)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lennox Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3418999, -96.9041977

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3516884, -96.8560791

3. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

4. Turner County First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3016205, -96.9447327

5. West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3014900, -96.8480800

6. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

7. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

8. Delaware Reformed Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2573509, -96.8887863

9. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

10. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

11. Faith LaValley Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3750992, -96.7880020

12. Davis Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2644005, -96.9903030

13. Worthing Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

14. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Tea, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4229300, -96.8063000

15. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032

16. Melhus Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -96.9246979

17. Frieling Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2186012, -96.9816971

18. Hurley Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2743988, -97.0982971

19. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

22. Hattervig Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1925011, -97.0438995

23. Swan Lake Catholic Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2567700, -97.1251300

24. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026