Known events for Jan Hayenga:
28 jul 1835 born Simonswolde
1859 son Haye born
1861 son Kampe born
1863 dau Lauke born
1863 ?? married
1866 son Aeijelt born
1868 came to US
1870 son John born
1873 son Hinderk born
1877 son Ettien born
1878 mar 19 declaration of intent, Franklin county. Iowa
1880 may 4 naturalized Butler county Iowa
1880 US census, Allison, Butler county Iowa
1890 moved from Butler county to Sheldon
1896 joined First Baptist church - George
1897 retired to George
15 dec 1911 died GeorgeFrom The George News Thursday Dec 1911 p. 3 (supplied by Shirley Ross):
"John F. Hayenga was born in Simonswolde, Germany on July 28, 1835, and was
united in marriage to Miss Harmka Vos in 1863 and moved with his wife and four
children to this country in 1867 and settled in Iowa and in 1897 they moved to
George where they have since resided. After coming to this country five more
children were born to this union, two of which have passed before.
He joined the First Baptist church in 1896 of which he was a faithful member
until his death.
Mr. Hayenga took sick on Dec. 11, with kidney trouble and passed awayDec. 15,
1911. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and seven children: Hay of Allison,
IA; Kamp of Andover, SD; Mrs. Lake Kaake (sic) of Rock Rapids, IA; A. P.of
Minnesota; J. F. of Corona, SD; Henry of Andover, SD; S. D. and Ed of Andover,
SD all of whom were here to attend the funeral with the exception of A. P.
The funeral services were conducted from the 1st Baptist church Tuesday
afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.
The bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of the community."Butler county, Iowa naturalization card index (LDS 1543661): Hoyenga, Jan F., certificate number 1-352, District court, Butler county, born Germany, date of naturalization May 4, 1880; naturalization record 1-352, second papers
Naturalization record, Butler county, Iowa, District Court, May term 1880 (LDS 1535451, item 2): Jan F. Hayenga, Native of Germany, etc etc "and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he had declared an oath before T. B. Taylor, Clerk of Dist. Court, Franklin Co., Ia etc etc at least two years before etc etc" dated 4 May 1880
Index to naturalizations, Franklin county, Iowa (LDS 6049140) has Hayenga, John F., Germany, 19 mar 1878
Did not find him in the 1885 census for Butler county (LDS 1021447)
From the 1880 US census (soundex) Madison twp, Butler co., Iowa
vol 4 ED 107 sheet 3 line 47
John Hayenga White male, age 45
w Emma 42
s Hay 21 \
s Camp 18 | born Germany
d Lack 15 |
s Osle 13 /
s John 9 \
s Henry 7 | born Iowa
s Elty 2 /Rock Rapids County Clerk's office (land records): the 10 acre farm just north
of the Baptist church property was purchased on May 14, 1898 for $600 (book 56
page 470).BIRTH: Simonswolde church records, LDS FHL film #1187740
Last Will and testament of John F. Hayenga, of Grant Township, Lyon County, Iowa
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS;-
That I, John F. Hayenga, of Grant Township, Lyon County, Iowa, of the age of 71
years, and being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make publishand
declare this to be my last Will and Testament, in manner following, that is to say;-
1st.- I order and direct that all my just debts be first paid out of myestate,
except any loan on real estate that I may own at the time of my death.-
2nd.- I give and bequeath to my Wife, Harmke Hayenga, all my personal property
of every kind and description, absolutely and without any reservations.-
3rd.- In lieu of her Dower, Contingent Rights, Homestead Rights, and anyand
all other rights, in and to my real estate, I give and bequeath to my Wife, a
life estate in and to all real estate of which I may be seized and possessed at
the time of my death, giving her full power and control over the same.and she
shall be entitled to all the rents and profits of my said real estate,and the
use thereof. if she wishes to occupy it herself, but my said wife must
annually, or as aften as they are and become due, pay all interest on anyloan
that may be on the said real estate, and any taxes that may be levied or
assessed against the same, or any part thereof.-
4th.= After the death of both myself and my said wife, I give and bequeath to
my seven Children, all my real estate, to be divided among them. share and
share alike, with the exception that my only daughter, Lauke, shall receive
$100.00 less than each of my six sons, this sum, and more,having been advanced
to her. the names of my children being:- Haye, Kampe, Aeijelt, John, Hinderk,
and Ettien, Sons, and Lauke, Daughter.-
5th.- In case of the death of my said Daughter, before the death of my said
wife, and myself, her share shall be divided in equal shares among her children.-
6th.- I order and direct that none of my real estate shall be sold, tillat
least one year had elapsed after the death of both myself and my said wife.-
7th.- I nominate and appoint my son, Ettien Hayenga, executor of this my last
Will and Testament, who shall give bonds in such sum, as may seem just and
equitable to the Court.-
8th.- I order and direct, that if any one of my said heirs, shall contest this
my last Will and Testament, then in that case he or she, the contestant, shall
be entirely disinherited, and the share of such contestant shall be equally
divided among the other heirs.-
9th.- I especially empower and authorize my said Wife, Harmke Hayenga, to
extend any loan, on my real estate, when the same becomes due, or to make new
loan, on the same or any part thereof, without the consent of any Court, or of
any of my other heirs, giving her full and complete power and authority, to
make and execute any notes or martgages or other paper in connection with the
making or extending of any loan, and her signature to said papers, or any
others that may be necessary to make or complete said loan or extension
thereof, shall be sufficient to all intents or purposes as fully and
completely, as if done by myself.- Providing, that said loan shall in no event,
be for a larger sum, than there is against the said real estate at the time of
my death.-
Witness my hand at George, Iowa, this 9th day of November, A.D. 1906
John F. Hayenga Testator.-
State of Iowa.-
Lyon County.-
The above and foregoing instrument, consisting of two sheets of paper,
including this one, was on the date thereof, signed by the Testator, John F.
Hayenga, in our presence, and declared by him, to be his last Will and
Testament, and we, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each
other,hereby subscribe the same, as attesting witnesses thereto, at George,
Iowa, this 9th day of November, A.D. 1906.-
H. D. Aykers
John P. DeVries
Witnesses.-From "Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving in US Ports" byGlazier
and Filby (Scholarly Resources, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1991) Vol.20, page
364:Ship "Hansa" from Bremen, arriving New York City 6 Apr 1868-
Hayenja, Jan; 32; male; farmer
Harmke, 29, female
Haye, 9, male
Campe, 6, male
Lauk, 3, female
Gerine, .10, infantFrom the church records, First Baptist Church, RR1, George Iowa 51237,
(712)475-3440; provided in a letter dated August 13, 1993 from Rev. MikeDeLong
(These records were translated from Plattdeutsch by Edward R. Brandt, 1327th
Ave. SE, Minneapolis MN 55414-3101 in connection with the churchcentennial.
See the July 23, 1992 issue of the "Lyon County News" for an account ofthe
centennial.
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Church Meeting, August 11, 1895
Brother Heyo Dirksen was bid a hearty welcome by Brother Chairman in the name
of the congregation. Since Jan Hayenga and Engelke Block had requested baptism,
Brothers W. Krull and K. Spieker were chosen to talk with the former, and
Brothers L. Kruse and G. de Boer with the latter, and to invite them (to
appear) before the congregation on Sunday, September 1.
K. Dirksen, secretary
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Church Meeting, September 1, 1895
The two committees reported that they could recommend both candidates for
baptism to the congregation, whereupon J. Hayenga and E. Block were asked to
tell what God had done to them. The congregation was satisfied and decided
unanimously to grant their wish.
(two paragraphs deleted)
K. Dirksen, secretary
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Church Meeting, February 1, 1899
(several paragraphs deleted)
It was reported that there were relationships (disagreements) between Br. & Sr.
Jan Hayenga and K. Schneidermann, which it was absolutely necessary for the
congregation to know about. Br. K. Sch. reported that Sr. Jan H. had publicly
stated that he, Br. K. Sch., had stolen and had also cheated her son on wages.
Br. K. Sch. declared he could prove the contrary, with 2 witnesses, who,
however, were not present. (Thus) the congregation could not make a decision. A
committee, consisting of Br. H. Dallmann, P. Bruns, J. Stomberg, and W. Busse,
was chosen to go to the Brothers and Sisters in question in order to try to
achieve a reconciliation between the two parties, if possible.
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Church Meeting, Mar. 1, 1899
Opened with singing, (Bible) reading and prayer by Br. Chairman.
The minutes of Feb. 1 were read, found correct and approved.
The committee which had been sent to (see) Br. & Sr. J. Hayenga and K.
Schneidermann reported that the parties in question had been sincerely
reconciled with each other and forgave each other, in the presence of the
committee. The congregation was happy with this fact.
(several paragraphs deleted)
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Church Meeting, August 1, 1900
Motion made and seconded, to elect Br. J. Hayenga teacher for the small
children in the Sunday School. Adopted. Br. Hayenga, however, stated that he
was unable to do this because of various services to the congregation.
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Church Meeting, Oct. 3, 1890 [year is suspect; probably should be 1900]
Since Br. H. F. Hayenga's term as church caretaker ("Kirchenbediener") had
expired, it was decided to ---
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Church Meeting, Sept. 3, 1901
A committee, consisting of Br. P. Kruger, J. Hayenga, (and K. Schneidermann,
was set up to investigate certain problems with the furnace.
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Church Meeting, Dec. 4, 1901
Since a position as trustee had become vacant with the death of Br. Jan
Stumberg, Br. J. F. Hayenga was elected to his position.
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Church Meeting, [no date; probably early 1902]
Resolved, to leave it to Br. Chairman to appoint a committee to build a
platform for the organ. Appointed to the committee were Br. J. F. Hayenga and
P. G. Kruger.
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Church Meeting, [no date; probably early 1902]
Resolved, to obtain new lamps.
Committee: Br. P. Kruger, K. Schneidermann, J. F. Hayenga.
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Church Meeting, Oct 1, 1902
Br. P. G. Kruger reported that his term as church caretaker had expired and
that he wished to be relieved of this office. Resolved, to ask Br. Hayenga to
take over this office for the next year and to approve $50.00 for him as
compensation, which Br. Hayenga accepted.
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Church Meeting, Nov. 5, 1902
Resolved, to have Br. J. F. Hayenga take care of the church as well as the
cemetery, for which he was to be allowed the sum of $50. This was accepted by
Br. Hayenga.
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Church Meeting, [no date; probably late 1902]
Resolved, that the (plat) book for the cemetery be placed in the hands of Br.
Hayenga. And then that Br. Hayenga be asked to assign the graves in cases of
eventual death and to stake them out. This was accepted by Br. Hayenga.
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Church Meeting, June 3, 1903
Since Br. J. F. Hayenga's term as trustee had expired in May, Br. Hayenga was
re-elected for another 3 years.
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Church Meeting, Oct. 7, 1903
Bill from Br. J. F. Hayenga for $19.81, which had been spent for (building) material. Resolved, definitely to pay (this). Br. Hayenga reported that his term as church caretaker had expired. Motion made and seconded, to ask Br. Hayenga to serve us (in this capacity) again. Withdrawn.
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Church Meeting, Nov. 26, 1903
It was decided to begin the weekly prayer meetings again now and then in the residences. Br. J. F. Hayenga invited everybody for Thursday, Dec. 3.
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Church Meeting, May 4, 1904
Mrs. Bettenga requested baptism. Resolved, to name a committee for a preliminary examination. Motion made and seconded, to appoint Br. M. Vust. Br. Vust declined. Motion and second were rescinded by (majority) vote. Proposed: Br. Hayenga and Goke de Boer. Seconded. Adopted.
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Church Meeting, June 12, 1904
It was reported that Eilt Hayenga's wife had requested baptism. Likewise, Eppe Peters (had requested) readmittance. It was decided to appoint a committee, consisting of Br. M. E. Vust and P. Kruse, for the preliminary examination of both persons.
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Church Meeting, July 6, 1904
Eilt Hayenga's wife reported that she could be recommended to the congregation, but that her husband had raised objections, whereupon the Sister had withdrawn her request for the time being.
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Church Meeting, Sept. 11, 1904
Since Sr. Marie Hayenga was present, it was decided to baptize her, too, after she had presented a confession of faith satisfactory to the congregation.
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Church Meeting, Dec. 8, 1904
Bills from Rudloff Bros. $101.55
J. F. Hayenga 22.00
J. Wirtzema 49.80
O'Conner & Schmidt 7.14
were presented. Resolved, to do something with them by the next meeting.
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Church Meeting, May 2, 1906
Br. Hayenga's term as trustee had expired. Resolved, to re-elect Br. Hayenga for another 3 years.
(several paragraphs deleted) Br. Hayenga asked whether it was left to the building committee to construct a kitchen for cooking purposes in the preacher's residence. Resolved, to build one, 12' x 14' (and) 8' high (and also) to complete the construction plan for the cistern. Br. Hayenga suggested that it might be necessary to obtain new curtains for the church windows. Resolved, that it was not necessary.
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Church Meeting, May 1, 1907
Brother Jordan reported that Rentje Janssen had asked to be baptized. It was decided tp appoint a committee for a preliminary examination. Committee: Brother J. F. Hayenga and K. Schneidermann.
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Church Meeting, Jan. 12, 1908
Committee for prelimianry examination appointed: Brothers J. F. Hayenga, P. Vehr
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Church Meeting, June 21, 1908
Since Elisabeth Vehr had requested baptism, a committee was appointed for a preliminary examination. (It) consisted of Brothers Hayenga and M. Kruse (and was) to report on June 28.
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Church Meeting, May 5, 1909
It was decided to re-elect Brother J. F. Hayenga for another 3 years as trustee.
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Church Meeting, July 18, 1909
It was made known through Brother Jordan that Sister Siever Stumberg was engaged to Helmer Schonemann, who did not belong to the congregation. A committee, consisting of Brothers J. F. Hayenga and K. Schneidermann, was appointed to take up the matter with Helmer Schonemann and to report the next Sunday.
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Church Meeting, May 4, 1910
Letter from Sister Ayelt Hayenga, Elkton, S.D., was read.
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Church Meeting, May 21, 1911
Mrs. Godeken requested baptism. A committee for the preliminary examination was appointed and asked to report on Sunday, May 28, 1911. Brothers J. F. Hayenga and K. Schneidermann.
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Church Meeting, November 1, 1911
An election for delegates to represent the congregation at the Iowa Assembly took place. Delegates:
Brother Gerhard Hinrichs
Brother Harm Janssen
Brother J. F. Hayenga
Brother J. Jordan
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Church Meeting, January 6, 1911
Letter was read from Sister Maria Hayenga, who finds herself in a needy situation and asks for help. It was decided to take up a collectionon the Sunday in April when the Lord's Supper is celebrated.Lyon County News, July 23, 1992
"First Baptist Church Centennial is July 23-26"
After at least two years of research and hard work, the First Baptist Church of rural George will celebrate their 100th anniversary this weekend, July 23-26. The Centennial Theme is "Celebrating God's Goodness; An Historical festival of the Lord's Blessings."
Most of the original members of the congregation came from Ostfriesland, Germany. They settled in Northwest Iowa and began farming. The congregation decided to purchase land for a cemetery in
February of 1892. That land is the land where the cemetery is located today. It was purchased from Noah and Manta Blough for $75. The deed was found in the courthouse by the Historical Research Committee. The name of the cemetery was found to be the Eben Ezer Cemetery. The cemetery has undergone extensive renovation in the past 1 1/2 years in anticipation of the centennial. With the help of members of the congregation and the Worthington Monument Co. many of the stones have been straightened and refurbished. Members of the congregation decided to continue to meet in homes
and in schools after the purchase of the cemetery. It is believed they met in as many as 10 different schools between George and Little Rock. In 1894 they decided to build a church-building. Work was begun on the building in August of 1894. The new church was dedicated in November of 1894. The original church building was located west of the present church, in the area that is now a parking lot. The original church building underwent many renovations throughout the years, and was torn down in 1968 when the new church was built.
All of the church minutes were taken down in German until the 1940's. Thechurch hired a professor from the University of Minnesota to translate the minutes. Many interesting things were learned when these minutes were translated. In going over the church history, it was discovered that a pastor, who had served in the church for 1/4 of a year had been overlooked for the church's 75th anniversary. This particular pastor was the son of the church's very first pastor.
Prior to World War I, the church took up three offerings for the suffering in Ostfriesland. They raised $5,000 in those three offerings.
During the early years of the church, when someone wanted to be baptized they were baptized in the Little Rock River. The story is told of one woman who was baptized during the middle of the winter in sub-zero temperatures. A hole was chopped in the ice and she was immersed in the freezing water.
She was wrapped in buffalo hide when she came out of the water and never suffered any health problems because of it. Today the church uses a Baptismal Tank in the church.
Another interesting part of the history is in the early 1900's the church was having their annual Sunday School picnic when an airplane, which was having engine trouble, landed in the field across from the church. The pilot offered to give rides to the people at the picnic. Two of the young girls took them up
on their offer. The two are still living in the area. One of the girls had her dress ruined when she got motor oil on it. You can find out more, of the details, of their exciting ride, at the Centennial Pageant.
Some things of interest to see at the Centennial will be the large photo display of mounted pictures of families of the church. The pictures will be labeled with some of the history surrounding the pictures.
Members of the church have been busy making quilts which will also be ondisplay in the church sanctuary throughout the Centennial. There are quilts with pictures of the church in its various stages of renovation in the center of the quilt and pictures of the pastors who served that church around the
outside. The children from the Daily Vacation Bible School even had their "hands" in making a quilt. They each put their hand print on a block of thequilt.
Several former pastors of First Baptist will be on hand for the celebration this weekend. They are: Mrs. Renz, wife of a former pastor; Rev. and Mrs. Ken Unruh; Rev. and Mrs. Bert Itterman; and Rev. and Mrs. Byron Brodehl and family. Rev. Unruh was the pastor when the church celebrated their 75th
anniversary. Rev. Brodehl will give the banquet address on Saturday night. Dr. Charles Hiatt of the North American Baptist Seminary will conduct the morning worship on Sunday.
The current membership of First Baptist Church is 224. THey are a member of the North American Baptist Church, which originally was German/American Baptist.
The closing service of the Centennial Celebration will be the baptizing of four people in the Little Rock River. This will be done in the river where it runs through the Dennis Schrick farm. Pastor DeLong stated that he felt the Centennial was looking back on the history of the church and the baptism is to
focus on the future of the church.
[The Lyon County News is the George, Iowa newspaper. This article was on the front page of the 23 july 1992 issue, accompanied by photos of the church as it was in both 1892 and 1992]Lyon county, Iowa, recorder's office, Plat Book 2, page 103; survey taken by C.A.Wagner, county engineer on 25 May 1914 lists:
John Hayenga Day co, SD
Haye Hayenga Butler co, IA
Hinderk Hayenga Day co, SD
Lauke Lyon co, IA
Aeijelt Becker co, MN
Ettien Kankakee co, IL1905 IA census register (LDS 1026501), Lyon county, Grant twp lists
Card #118 John F. Hayenga, George
Card #119 Harmke Hayenga, GeorgeButler county, Iowa grantee and grantor indexes, book L (starting jul1877)
through Book O (ending Jan 1892) have no mention of the name Hayenga
From the Rock Rapids Review Thursday Mar 6 1913 (supplied by Shirley Ross) p2 column 2 (George news): "Thursday evening February 27, at her home north of town, occurred the death of Mrs. John Hayenga, death being due to old age. She had however been sick for a long time and was in a very
weak condition of late.
Mrs. Hayenga was a native of Germany, coming to this country to Butler county, Iowa, where she and her husband commenced farming operation. In about 1890 they moved to a farm near Sheldon, Iowa, where they resided until they moved to the present place 1 mile east and 2 miles north of town, where they retired on a small farm of about 10 acres.
Mrs. Hayenga lived to the ripe old age of 75 years, and leaves to
mourn her
loss six sons and one daughter, besides many relatives and friends.
Her husband
having preceded her to the Great beyond about 18 months ago. She was
a devoted
member of the First Baptist church in the country. Funeral services
were held
last Monday afternoon, Rov. Jordan officiating and the remains laid
to rest in
the church cemetery. The bereaved sons and daughter and other
relatives have
the sympathy of their many friends in their sad hour of bereavement".BIRTH: Simonswolde church records, LDS FHL film #1187740
To the District Court of Lyon County, Iowa:
The undersigned, Jacob H, Schoeneman, administrator of the estate of
Harmke
Hayenga deceased, respectfully report as follows, to-wit:
Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Residence
Harmke Hayenga Feb. 27, 1913 75 George, Iowa
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Name of Widow and Heirs Age Residence
Haye Hayenga, son 54 Allison, Iowa
Kampe Hayenga, son 51 Pierpont, S.D.
Lauke Hayenga Kattke, daughter 49 Rock Rapids, Ia.
Aeijelt Hayenga, son 47 Detroit, Minn.
John Hayenga, son 42 Corona, So. Dak
Hinderk Hayenga, son 40 Andover, S.D.
Ettien Hayenga, son 36 Andover, S.D.
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Description of Real Estate
A rectangular tract containing 9.75 acres situated immediately North
of the
German Baptist church property and located on the W 1/2 of the SW
1/4 of the
SW 1/4 of Sec 19, Twp 99, R 43 West of 5th P.M. in Grant Twp, Lyon
County, Ia.
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State of Iowa, Lyon County, ss:
I, Jacob H. Schoeneman, do solemnly swear that the foregoing is a
true and
correct list of names, age and residence of the heirs of the estate
of Harmke
Hayenga late of said county, deceased. (signed) Jacob Schoeneman
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 5th day of
March A.D.
1913. John E. Smid, Notary Public