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Klaas “Clarence” Tuininga

Birth	:	26 Mar 1893 Wommels, Littenseradiel Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands
Death	:	25 Feb 1985 Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Neerlandia Cemetery, Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	54.3178900, -114.3768100
Plot	:	BLOCK 13, PLOT 1
Inscription	:	IN MEMORY OF ~
Description	:	Klaas was born March 26, 1893 in Wommels, Hennaarderadeel, Friesland, Netherlands. He was the son of Jelle Tuininga and Anke Foekes Wynia. In 1911 the Anke, Jelle and Klaas' younger brother Jacobus left the Netherlands and sailed to Canada. The Alberta government was selling 160-acre parcels of land for ten dollars, and the prospects for a farm labourer in the Netherlands was not promising. Klaas was 18 years old and stayed behind due to a lack of funds. He would join the family in the spring of 1915. It is unknown at this time what happened to his... Read More	Klaas was born March 26, 1893 in Wommels, Hennaarderadeel, Friesland, Netherlands. He was the son of Jelle Tuininga and Anke Foekes Wynia. In 1911 the Anke, Jelle and Klaas' younger brother Jacobus left the Netherlands and sailed to Canada. The Alberta government was selling 160-acre parcels of land for ten dollars, and the prospects for a farm labourer in the Netherlands was not promising. Klaas was 18 years old and stayed behind due to a lack of funds. He would join the family in the spring of 1915. It is unknown at this time what happened to his younger brother Jacobus. Klaas married Trientje Wierenga on May 8, 1932. Trientje was the daughter of Lammert and Hendertje Wierenga. Klaas had become a Canadian citizen in June 1920, and through marrying him, Trientje automatically became one too. Klaas and Trientje's children were born at home, with the help of mid-wife Aaltje Baker, who received five dollars for each delivery: ~ Henrietta born August 13, 1933 ~ Jelle born August 24, 1934 ~ Lambert born April 8, 1936 ~ James born December 5, 1937 ~ Edith born August 28, 1939 ~ Anke born December 2, 1940 Over the years there was much confusion in the post office regarding mail which was meant for Klaas, and mail which was meant for his Uncle Klaas. On April 22, 1955 Klaas officially changed his name to 'Clarence', for a cost of fifteen dollars and a trip to the courthouse in Edmonton.

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Where is Klaas “Clarence” Tuininga's memorial?
Klaas “Clarence” Tuininga's memorial is located at: Neerlandia Cemetery, Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Canada.
When did Klaas “Clarence” Tuininga death?
Klaas “Clarence” Tuininga death on 25 Feb 1985 in Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Klaas “Clarence” Tuininga's memorial?
Latitude: 54.3178900
Longitude: -114.3768100

Family Members:

Parent

Jelle Tuininga

(1868 - 1946)

Anke Foekes Wynia Tuininga

(1866 - 1932)

Spouse

Trientje Wierenga Tuininga

(1902 - 1987)

Children

Gordon Tuininga

(1944 - 2000)

Flowers:

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