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Siebren “Simon” Tiemstra

Birth	:	3 May 1886 Bolsward, Sudwest Fryslan Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands
Death	:	25 May 1960 Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Neerlandia Cemetery, Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	54.3178900, -114.3768100
Plot	:	BLOCK 5, PLOT 9
Inscription	:	FATHER ~ IN PERFECT PEACE
Description	:	Siebren Tijmstra was the son of Ulbe Tijmstra (31 years old, and a cow milker) and Rooske de Boer, and he was born in the small city of Bolsward, located in the northern Dutch province of Friesland. In 1906 Siebren and his step-brother Jan Anema went to America. Willemke's brother Johannes de Boer was farming in Harrison, South Dakota so that was the destination. In 1907 Willemke came to Harrison, and she and Siebren were married January 16, 1908. Three years later, lured by an article that stated in Alberta, 160 acres could be purchased for... Read More	Siebren Tijmstra was the son of Ulbe Tijmstra (31 years old, and a cow milker) and Rooske de Boer, and he was born in the small city of Bolsward, located in the northern Dutch province of Friesland. In 1906 Siebren and his step-brother Jan Anema went to America. Willemke's brother Johannes de Boer was farming in Harrison, South Dakota so that was the destination. In 1907 Willemke came to Harrison, and she and Siebren were married January 16, 1908. Three years later, lured by an article that stated in Alberta, 160 acres could be purchased for ten dollars, Siebren, Willemke and their two children - Albert George (Ulbe) born May 30, 1908 and Gerben born April 3, 1910 - travelled north by train to Edmonton. In December 1911 Siebren filed for a homestead in the Neerlandia area, and built a cabin. A third son, Ysbrand was born July 1, 1912 but he would have a short life. In 1917 he was sick with the measles, took a turn for the worse, and died. A daughter Emma (Ymkje) was born July 12, 1919. Siebren and Willemke would have two more children - Rose (Rooske) born October 20, 1923 and Joe (Johannes) born March 1, 1929. When Siebren and Willemke retired in 1944, sons Albert and Gerben took over. Siebren remained an active person. A week before he passed away, he was still able to do handstands. Willemke moved to Barrhead after his death, and she passed away February 3, 1979.

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Where is Siebren “Simon” Tiemstra's memorial?
Siebren “Simon” Tiemstra's memorial is located at: Neerlandia Cemetery, Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Canada.
When did Siebren “Simon” Tiemstra death?
Siebren “Simon” Tiemstra death on 25 May 1960 in Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Siebren “Simon” Tiemstra's memorial?
Latitude: 54.3178900
Longitude: -114.3768100

Family Members:

Parent

Ulbe Tiemstra

(1854 - 1922)

Spouse

Willemke “Minnie” de Boer Tiemstra

(1889 - 1979)

Siblings

Ike Tiemstra

(1897 - 1952)

Children

Albert S. Tiemstra

(1908 - 1967)

Gerben Tiemstra

(1910 - 1994)

IJsbrand “Ysbrand” Tiemstra

(1912 - 1917)

Emma Tiemstra Schuman

(1919 - 2006)

Rose Tiemstra Ingwersen

(1923 - 1988)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 20 Sep 2016

Left by Anonymous on 16 May 2020

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