OBITUARY:
John Ahrend Diedrick Brinkman, second child of John Diedrick and Hedvig Brinkman, was born December 26, 1843 at Barstel on Neimburg, Hanover, Germany. Here at fourteen, when his school days were ended, he chose the apprenticeship of carpentry, at which task he applied himself with diligence until at the age of 20, he suffered a knee injury. While convalescing, his mother taught him to knit, an art which he taught to his children. When able to get about on crutches he began herding sheep.
At the age of 23 he and his younger sister, Katherine, sailed for America, landing at Baltimore, Maryland, July 17, 1867. The voyage was made in a sail-boat which was lost at sea for days. Fortunately the ballast of the ship was rice, which was used for food. This voyage lasted 72 days.
At Salem, Michigan, he resided with an uncle and worked as a carpenter.
At this place on February 28, 1871 he was united in marriage to Anna Mary Margaret Wiegman, who had come to the United States with her parents in 1869. To this union fourteen children were born. Of these, twelve grew to manhood and womanhood. The daughters are: Hattie Ives, Caroline Olerich, Dora Ives, Jessie Wellstead, Anna Vaughn, May Caffrey, Idella Freeman; the sons are: Henry, John, Will, August and Glyde.
His good wife preceded him in death 17 years ago. The eldest daughter, Mrs. M.N. Ives was born in Michigan. All the other children were born on the farm, section 24, Center township, now Roosevelt.
On April 18, 1873, he located in Pocahontas county, first in Clinton township, and the next year on the farm in Center township which has since been his home. Here he toiled, built, and struggled against nature's elements, especially the prairie fires, a horror after the Northwestern railway was put through. To their workmen he sold corn, grain, and food stuffs. Sometimes he would be nearly lost on the prairie when returning with grist or coal and food from Dakota City or Manson. When in doubt about the right route he put his trust in the Lord, let the horses choose the way, and finally would notice the little brass candle flickering in the window.
One night he became lost and remained all alone on the prairie. During the winter of 1881 he was caught in a blizzard while returning from Humboldt. He passed within three rods of his home but was unaware of it until he had gone two miles further and ran against a deserted sod shanty.
The first year on the farm, the grasshoppers destroyed 30 acres of wheat and 10 of oats, which left him with only 30 bushels of potatoes and $10 with which to live on during the winter. In the fall he went east of the grasshopper district and husked corn on shares. That winter he and family lived on potatoes and corn bread.
He was baptised a Lutheran and lived the faith, most of the children being baptised by Lutheran pastors. In 1895 he and his faithful wife and older children united with the Presbyterian church of which they remained active members. The entire family are on the church roll. He was a regular attendant at the church services whenever he was able to be there.
The Sunday school Bible study held a warm place in his heart, and even on the Sunday preceeding his death he inquired what the lesson was. The service which meant most to him was the Lord's Supper. This he held very sacred and he enjoyed the close communion and fellowship he had therein with his Lord.
He loved to see his family gather for the Christmas dinners, also he enjoyed the family re-unions which were established in 1921 in co-operation with the Brinkman families in Michigan, the fourth of Jusy picnics, also the family get-to-gethers before the grandchildren left for their various colleges or other duties. He would smile and say, "we have doctor and a lawyer, and now we will have a preacher in the family, to." His descendents may be found from shore to shore and from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr. Brinkman was honored with several offices. He served as justice of the peace, trustee, assessor, and school director. He was instrumental in building the first school house in the township, later on the one known as the Brinkman, later the Grant schoolhouse, in which all of his twelve children received their education, all but three having had more or less collegiate advantages.
He leaves forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren to cherish his memory; many nieces and nephews. Some of his grandchildren chose him for character sketches when at college, which brought comment from their instructors.
Of the original Brinkman family, but one remains, a brother, W.D. Brinkman who still resides Fair Grove, Michigan.
His kindly "good-by, and don't work too hard," will ever dwell in the minds of his children, and with those whom he contacted during his 60 years of residence in this county will long be a cherished memory.
An illness of ten days terminated an active life of 91 years, years which marked as honest, sincere and devout this man of whom his own and his neighbors are proud; of whom they will ever say, "he is gone, but not forgotten."
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev. H.A. Sinning officiating. Appropriate music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir. Mrs. Warren D. Ives sang a solo. The sons of Mr. Brinkman were pallbearers. Interment was in Clinton-Garfield cemetery.
Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: Dr. Will Brinkman and son, Billy, Des Moines; Mrs. L.R. Wellstead and son, Parley of Ottumwa; Mr. & Mrs. Dick Horstman and grandson, Vernon Schonening of Primghar; W.D. Brinkman, and son Winford, Fair Grove, Michigan; Donald Adams, Cairo, Michigan; and Mrs. Park Kauffman a grand-daughter of Pocahontas.
John Ahrend Diedrick Brinkman, second child of John Diedrick and Hedvig Brinkman, was born December 26, 1843 at Barstel on Neimburg, Hanover, Germany. Here at fourteen, when his school days were ended, he chose the apprenticeship of carpentry, at which task he applied himself with diligence until at the age of 20, he suffered a knee injury. While convalescing, his mother taught him to knit, an art which he taught to his children. When able to get about on crutches he began herding sheep.
At the age of 23 he and his younger sister, Katherine, sailed for America, landing at Baltimore, Maryland, July 17, 1867. The voyage was made in a sail-boat which was lost at sea for days. Fortunately the ballast of the ship was rice, which was used for food. This voyage lasted 72 days.
At Salem, Michigan, he resided with an uncle and worked as a carpenter.
At this place on February 28, 1871 he was united in marriage to Anna Mary Margaret Wiegman, who had come to the United States with her parents in 1869. To this union fourteen children were born. Of these, twelve grew to manhood and womanhood. The daughters are: Hattie Ives, Caroline Olerich, Dora Ives, Jessie Wellstead, Anna Vaughn, May Caffrey, Idella Freeman; the sons are: Henry, John, Will, August and Glyde.
His good wife preceded him in death 17 years ago. The eldest daughter, Mrs. M.N. Ives was born in Michigan. All the other children were born on the farm, section 24, Center township, now Roosevelt.
On April 18, 1873, he located in Pocahontas county, first in Clinton township, and the next year on the farm in Center township which has since been his home. Here he toiled, built, and struggled against nature's elements, especially the prairie fires, a horror after the Northwestern railway was put through. To their workmen he sold corn, grain, and food stuffs. Sometimes he would be nearly lost on the prairie when returning with grist or coal and food from Dakota City or Manson. When in doubt about the right route he put his trust in the Lord, let the horses choose the way, and finally would notice the little brass candle flickering in the window.
One night he became lost and remained all alone on the prairie. During the winter of 1881 he was caught in a blizzard while returning from Humboldt. He passed within three rods of his home but was unaware of it until he had gone two miles further and ran against a deserted sod shanty.
The first year on the farm, the grasshoppers destroyed 30 acres of wheat and 10 of oats, which left him with only 30 bushels of potatoes and $10 with which to live on during the winter. In the fall he went east of the grasshopper district and husked corn on shares. That winter he and family lived on potatoes and corn bread.
He was baptised a Lutheran and lived the faith, most of the children being baptised by Lutheran pastors. In 1895 he and his faithful wife and older children united with the Presbyterian church of which they remained active members. The entire family are on the church roll. He was a regular attendant at the church services whenever he was able to be there.
The Sunday school Bible study held a warm place in his heart, and even on the Sunday preceeding his death he inquired what the lesson was. The service which meant most to him was the Lord's Supper. This he held very sacred and he enjoyed the close communion and fellowship he had therein with his Lord.
He loved to see his family gather for the Christmas dinners, also he enjoyed the family re-unions which were established in 1921 in co-operation with the Brinkman families in Michigan, the fourth of Jusy picnics, also the family get-to-gethers before the grandchildren left for their various colleges or other duties. He would smile and say, "we have doctor and a lawyer, and now we will have a preacher in the family, to." His descendents may be found from shore to shore and from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr. Brinkman was honored with several offices. He served as justice of the peace, trustee, assessor, and school director. He was instrumental in building the first school house in the township, later on the one known as the Brinkman, later the Grant schoolhouse, in which all of his twelve children received their education, all but three having had more or less collegiate advantages.
He leaves forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren to cherish his memory; many nieces and nephews. Some of his grandchildren chose him for character sketches when at college, which brought comment from their instructors.
Of the original Brinkman family, but one remains, a brother, W.D. Brinkman who still resides Fair Grove, Michigan.
His kindly "good-by, and don't work too hard," will ever dwell in the minds of his children, and with those whom he contacted during his 60 years of residence in this county will long be a cherished memory.
An illness of ten days terminated an active life of 91 years, years which marked as honest, sincere and devout this man of whom his own and his neighbors are proud; of whom they will ever say, "he is gone, but not forgotten."
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev. H.A. Sinning officiating. Appropriate music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir. Mrs. Warren D. Ives sang a solo. The sons of Mr. Brinkman were pallbearers. Interment was in Clinton-Garfield cemetery.
Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: Dr. Will Brinkman and son, Billy, Des Moines; Mrs. L.R. Wellstead and son, Parley of Ottumwa; Mr. & Mrs. Dick Horstman and grandson, Vernon Schonening of Primghar; W.D. Brinkman, and son Winford, Fair Grove, Michigan; Donald Adams, Cairo, Michigan; and Mrs. Park Kauffman a grand-daughter of Pocahontas.
OBITUARY:
John Ahrend Diedrick Brinkman, second child of John Diedrick and Hedvig Brinkman, was born December 26, 1843 at Barstel on Neimburg, Hanover, Germany. Here at fourteen, when his school days were ended, he chose the apprenticeship of carpentry, at which task he applied himself with diligence until at the age of 20, he suffered a knee injury. While convalescing, his mother taught him to knit, an art which he taught to his children. When able to get about on crutches he began herding sheep.
At the age of 23 he and his younger sister, Katherine, sailed for America, landing at Baltimore, Maryland, July 17, 1867. The voyage was made in a sail-boat which was lost at sea for days. Fortunately the ballast of the ship was rice, which was used for food. This voyage lasted 72 days.
At Salem, Michigan, he resided with an uncle and worked as a carpenter.
At this place on February 28, 1871 he was united in marriage to Anna Mary Margaret Wiegman, who had come to the United States with her parents in 1869. To this union fourteen children were born. Of these, twelve grew to manhood and womanhood. The daughters are: Hattie Ives, Caroline Olerich, Dora Ives, Jessie Wellstead, Anna Vaughn, May Caffrey, Idella Freeman; the sons are: Henry, John, Will, August and Glyde.
His good wife preceded him in death 17 years ago. The eldest daughter, Mrs. M.N. Ives was born in Michigan. All the other children were born on the farm, section 24, Center township, now Roosevelt.
On April 18, 1873, he located in Pocahontas county, first in Clinton township, and the next year on the farm in Center township which has since been his home. Here he toiled, built, and struggled against nature's elements, especially the prairie fires, a horror after the Northwestern railway was put through. To their workmen he sold corn, grain, and food stuffs. Sometimes he would be nearly lost on the prairie when returning with grist or coal and food from Dakota City or Manson. When in doubt about the right route he put his trust in the Lord, let the horses choose the way, and finally would notice the little brass candle flickering in the window.
One night he became lost and remained all alone on the prairie. During the winter of 1881 he was caught in a blizzard while returning from Humboldt. He passed within three rods of his home but was unaware of it until he had gone two miles further and ran against a deserted sod shanty.
The first year on the farm, the grasshoppers destroyed 30 acres of wheat and 10 of oats, which left him with only 30 bushels of potatoes and $10 with which to live on during the winter. In the fall he went east of the grasshopper district and husked corn on shares. That winter he and family lived on potatoes and corn bread.
He was baptised a Lutheran and lived the faith, most of the children being baptised by Lutheran pastors. In 1895 he and his faithful wife and older children united with the Presbyterian church of which they remained active members. The entire family are on the church roll. He was a regular attendant at the church services whenever he was able to be there.
The Sunday school Bible study held a warm place in his heart, and even on the Sunday preceeding his death he inquired what the lesson was. The service which meant most to him was the Lord's Supper. This he held very sacred and he enjoyed the close communion and fellowship he had therein with his Lord.
He loved to see his family gather for the Christmas dinners, also he enjoyed the family re-unions which were established in 1921 in co-operation with the Brinkman families in Michigan, the fourth of Jusy picnics, also the family get-to-gethers before the grandchildren left for their various colleges or other duties. He would smile and say, "we have doctor and a lawyer, and now we will have a preacher in the family, to." His descendents may be found from shore to shore and from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr. Brinkman was honored with several offices. He served as justice of the peace, trustee, assessor, and school director. He was instrumental in building the first school house in the township, later on the one known as the Brinkman, later the Grant schoolhouse, in which all of his twelve children received their education, all but three having had more or less collegiate advantages.
He leaves forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren to cherish his memory; many nieces and nephews. Some of his grandchildren chose him for character sketches when at college, which brought comment from their instructors.
Of the original Brinkman family, but one remains, a brother, W.D. Brinkman who still resides Fair Grove, Michigan.
His kindly "good-by, and don't work too hard," will ever dwell in the minds of his children, and with those whom he contacted during his 60 years of residence in this county will long be a cherished memory.
An illness of ten days terminated an active life of 91 years, years which marked as honest, sincere and devout this man of whom his own and his neighbors are proud; of whom they will ever say, "he is gone, but not forgotten."
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev. H.A. Sinning officiating. Appropriate music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir. Mrs. Warren D. Ives sang a solo. The sons of Mr. Brinkman were pallbearers. Interment was in Clinton-Garfield cemetery.
Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: Dr. Will Brinkman and son, Billy, Des Moines; Mrs. L.R. Wellstead and son, Parley of Ottumwa; Mr. & Mrs. Dick Horstman and grandson, Vernon Schonening of Primghar; W.D. Brinkman, and son Winford, Fair Grove, Michigan; Donald Adams, Cairo, Michigan; and Mrs. Park Kauffman a grand-daughter of Pocahontas.
John Ahrend Diedrick Brinkman, second child of John Diedrick and Hedvig Brinkman, was born December 26, 1843 at Barstel on Neimburg, Hanover, Germany. Here at fourteen, when his school days were ended, he chose the apprenticeship of carpentry, at which task he applied himself with diligence until at the age of 20, he suffered a knee injury. While convalescing, his mother taught him to knit, an art which he taught to his children. When able to get about on crutches he began herding sheep.
At the age of 23 he and his younger sister, Katherine, sailed for America, landing at Baltimore, Maryland, July 17, 1867. The voyage was made in a sail-boat which was lost at sea for days. Fortunately the ballast of the ship was rice, which was used for food. This voyage lasted 72 days.
At Salem, Michigan, he resided with an uncle and worked as a carpenter.
At this place on February 28, 1871 he was united in marriage to Anna Mary Margaret Wiegman, who had come to the United States with her parents in 1869. To this union fourteen children were born. Of these, twelve grew to manhood and womanhood. The daughters are: Hattie Ives, Caroline Olerich, Dora Ives, Jessie Wellstead, Anna Vaughn, May Caffrey, Idella Freeman; the sons are: Henry, John, Will, August and Glyde.
His good wife preceded him in death 17 years ago. The eldest daughter, Mrs. M.N. Ives was born in Michigan. All the other children were born on the farm, section 24, Center township, now Roosevelt.
On April 18, 1873, he located in Pocahontas county, first in Clinton township, and the next year on the farm in Center township which has since been his home. Here he toiled, built, and struggled against nature's elements, especially the prairie fires, a horror after the Northwestern railway was put through. To their workmen he sold corn, grain, and food stuffs. Sometimes he would be nearly lost on the prairie when returning with grist or coal and food from Dakota City or Manson. When in doubt about the right route he put his trust in the Lord, let the horses choose the way, and finally would notice the little brass candle flickering in the window.
One night he became lost and remained all alone on the prairie. During the winter of 1881 he was caught in a blizzard while returning from Humboldt. He passed within three rods of his home but was unaware of it until he had gone two miles further and ran against a deserted sod shanty.
The first year on the farm, the grasshoppers destroyed 30 acres of wheat and 10 of oats, which left him with only 30 bushels of potatoes and $10 with which to live on during the winter. In the fall he went east of the grasshopper district and husked corn on shares. That winter he and family lived on potatoes and corn bread.
He was baptised a Lutheran and lived the faith, most of the children being baptised by Lutheran pastors. In 1895 he and his faithful wife and older children united with the Presbyterian church of which they remained active members. The entire family are on the church roll. He was a regular attendant at the church services whenever he was able to be there.
The Sunday school Bible study held a warm place in his heart, and even on the Sunday preceeding his death he inquired what the lesson was. The service which meant most to him was the Lord's Supper. This he held very sacred and he enjoyed the close communion and fellowship he had therein with his Lord.
He loved to see his family gather for the Christmas dinners, also he enjoyed the family re-unions which were established in 1921 in co-operation with the Brinkman families in Michigan, the fourth of Jusy picnics, also the family get-to-gethers before the grandchildren left for their various colleges or other duties. He would smile and say, "we have doctor and a lawyer, and now we will have a preacher in the family, to." His descendents may be found from shore to shore and from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr. Brinkman was honored with several offices. He served as justice of the peace, trustee, assessor, and school director. He was instrumental in building the first school house in the township, later on the one known as the Brinkman, later the Grant schoolhouse, in which all of his twelve children received their education, all but three having had more or less collegiate advantages.
He leaves forty-one grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren to cherish his memory; many nieces and nephews. Some of his grandchildren chose him for character sketches when at college, which brought comment from their instructors.
Of the original Brinkman family, but one remains, a brother, W.D. Brinkman who still resides Fair Grove, Michigan.
His kindly "good-by, and don't work too hard," will ever dwell in the minds of his children, and with those whom he contacted during his 60 years of residence in this county will long be a cherished memory.
An illness of ten days terminated an active life of 91 years, years which marked as honest, sincere and devout this man of whom his own and his neighbors are proud; of whom they will ever say, "he is gone, but not forgotten."
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev. H.A. Sinning officiating. Appropriate music was furnished by the Presbyterian choir. Mrs. Warren D. Ives sang a solo. The sons of Mr. Brinkman were pallbearers. Interment was in Clinton-Garfield cemetery.
Relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: Dr. Will Brinkman and son, Billy, Des Moines; Mrs. L.R. Wellstead and son, Parley of Ottumwa; Mr. & Mrs. Dick Horstman and grandson, Vernon Schonening of Primghar; W.D. Brinkman, and son Winford, Fair Grove, Michigan; Donald Adams, Cairo, Michigan; and Mrs. Park Kauffman a grand-daughter of Pocahontas.
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