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- Benjamin was born in Holland. Census records indicate Benjamin arrived in the United States originally in 1895. However, he must have returned to Holland sometime between 1905 and 1906, was married, and traveled back to the US in 1910 with his wife and family. According to the 1900 Census, Benjamin was living in Capel Township, Sioux County, IA (likely Hospers) with his brother and his family, as well as his father. He was working as a farmer/laboror and the record states that he can read and write, but cannot speak English. The 1905 IA Census indicates he was living at R. R. 1, Hospers, IA, with his parents and other family members. 1920 Census indicates his wife and sons Dick and Jo came to theUnited states in 1909. In 1920, Benjamin was working as a laborer in a flour mill and he was able to speak English at that time. Also living with him in Sheldon, IA, at that time was his wife and children (note, Benjamin was 27 years older than his wife), plus Boarder Engelbert Roeterdisk. The 1930 Census indicates Benjamin and his family were renting a home at 403 8th Avenue, Sheldon, IA. Rent was $12.50 / month. He was 43 years old and working as a laborer doing odd jobs. Obituary: Benjamin C Verdoorn, 81, 711 13th Street, died Monday in a hospital after a long illness. He had resided here 15 years. Mr. Verdoorn was born May 14, 1862. He came to America at the age of 26. Srviving are members ofthe immediate family and a brother and a sister. The Larkin Funeral Home is directing arrangements. Obituary 2: Funeral services for Benjamin C. Verdoorn, 81, 711 13th Street, who died Monday in a hospital after a long illness, were heldTuesday afternoon in Larkin`s chapel. Rev. R. D. Acheson officiated and interment was in Logan Park Cemetery. Wedding record: Bridegroom on Thursday, July 5, 1906 Eethen, Genderen and Heesbeen at Eethen, Genderen and Heesbeen registry of births, deaths and marriages: marriage, certificate number: 6, date: 5-7-1906 Groom Benjamin Cornelis Verdoorn, born in Heesbeen, Eethen and Genderen; Bride Jacomijna Nieuwkoop born in District and Aalburg father bruidegom: Dirk Verdoorn mother bruidegom: Anneke van Helden father bride: Marinus nieuwkoop mother bride: Johanna Bouman ellisislandrecords.org: "Cornelius" Verdoorn arrived on Ellis Island on May 10, 1910. He was 40 years old and traveled with his wife "Myntje", sons "Derk" age 2, and "Johan" age 5 months. The ship`s name was Potsdam, port of departure was Rotterdam, manifest line 0001.
- Beroep: Landbouwer
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