Bernard G. Abbas was born in 1844 in Wymeer, Ostfriesland, Germany.
Berend and Cornelia's intent to marry was published in Wymeer on May 5, 12 and 19, 1872. He married Cornelia Drees on 19 May 1872 in the Reformed Church, Wymeer, Ostfriesland, Germany.
The "Dutch Immigrants in U.S. Passenger Manifests 1820-1880 Vol. 1" lists Bernard Abbas (32, a laborer), and his wife, Gea Abbas, (23, housewife), and daughter, Zindowa. They emigrated to the U.S. together with his brother and sister-in-law, Arend and Remda Abbas. The two families arrived in New York City on 19 May 1873. Their origin was Germany but their port of embarkation was Liverpool, England for the trip across the Atlantic aboard the steamer Idaho. Built in 1869 this was a 3,132-ton vessel. Their accommodations on the ship were in the steerage between the decks.
The family first made their home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, Grundy County, Iowa. From there they moved to a farm near Kanawha, Iowa (1892-1905) and after retiring from the farm they spent twenty-four years (1905-1929) together in their home in Kanawha.
On a cold, snowy, stormy afternoon on 20 March 1900, a group (11 families) gathered together in the school house one mile south of Kanawha for the purpose of forming a new congregation. Bernard and Cornelia along with Bernard's brother, Freerk and Grace and a number of his became charter members of the new Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha. The church was dedicated on Thursday 13 September 1900. Services were held at 9:00 a.m. in Dutch and German and 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in English and German. Berend and Henry Assink served as the first elders. Their efforts were assisted by the deacons, Daniel Abbas and George Freerkson.
On 11 August 1929, Bernard G. Abbas was called from his wife's side with whom he had been united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was 84 years of age at the time of his death.
"On Sabbath noon a few minutes after 12:00 o'clock Mr. Berend G. Abbas, one of the oldest residents of Kanawha, passed away after a few days of sickness, complicated by old age.
Mr. Berend Abbas was born in Wiemeer, Ostfriesland, Germany October 6, 1844. While still in Germany he was united in marriage to Miss Cornelia Drees. In 1874 he with his wife and one child migrated to America, making his home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, in Grundy Center, Iowa. Thirty-seven years ago he moved from there to a farm southwest of Kanawha. The last twenty-four years of his life were spent in his home in Kanawha, Ia., where he enjoyed the declining years with his aged wife, with whom he was united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was summoned from this earthly life Sunday, August 11, 1929, having attained the age of 84 years, 10 months and 5 days, being an old man and full of years.
His departure is mourned by his aged wife, two sister: Mrs. W. Johnson and Mrs. H. Riekens; four children: Mrs. H. Rueben, Mr. George Abbas, Mrs. H. Boekholt, and Mrs. C. Seebeck; also 21 grandchildren and a host of friends. Four brothers and his oldest daughter, Mrs. J. Lutjens, and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Mr. Abbas was well known and esteemed in this community. During his life he manifested a vital interest in the Kingdom of God. He was not only a charter member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church but also served this church as elder since its organization without interruption up to the time of his demise. He had the gift of sincere admonition and prayer and many were profited by his spiritual guidance. Throughout his life he trusted in the precious promises of God in Jesus Christ as revealed in the scriptures and as the shadows of death were approaching these promises were his hope and delight. He was a kind and loving husband and father and his departure is keenly felt. The church mourns his death but is also grateful for his long services.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Christian Reformed Church under the direction of the pastor who was assisted by Mr. P. Eekhoff. The consistory members served as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Kanawha Cemetery. Source: Kanawha, Iowa Reporter, August 1929
Three Abbas brothers, Bernard, Edward and Freerk and their wives are buried next to each other in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery.
Berend and Cornelia's intent to marry was published in Wymeer on May 5, 12 and 19, 1872. He married Cornelia Drees on 19 May 1872 in the Reformed Church, Wymeer, Ostfriesland, Germany.
The "Dutch Immigrants in U.S. Passenger Manifests 1820-1880 Vol. 1" lists Bernard Abbas (32, a laborer), and his wife, Gea Abbas, (23, housewife), and daughter, Zindowa. They emigrated to the U.S. together with his brother and sister-in-law, Arend and Remda Abbas. The two families arrived in New York City on 19 May 1873. Their origin was Germany but their port of embarkation was Liverpool, England for the trip across the Atlantic aboard the steamer Idaho. Built in 1869 this was a 3,132-ton vessel. Their accommodations on the ship were in the steerage between the decks.
The family first made their home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, Grundy County, Iowa. From there they moved to a farm near Kanawha, Iowa (1892-1905) and after retiring from the farm they spent twenty-four years (1905-1929) together in their home in Kanawha.
On a cold, snowy, stormy afternoon on 20 March 1900, a group (11 families) gathered together in the school house one mile south of Kanawha for the purpose of forming a new congregation. Bernard and Cornelia along with Bernard's brother, Freerk and Grace and a number of his became charter members of the new Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha. The church was dedicated on Thursday 13 September 1900. Services were held at 9:00 a.m. in Dutch and German and 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in English and German. Berend and Henry Assink served as the first elders. Their efforts were assisted by the deacons, Daniel Abbas and George Freerkson.
On 11 August 1929, Bernard G. Abbas was called from his wife's side with whom he had been united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was 84 years of age at the time of his death.
"On Sabbath noon a few minutes after 12:00 o'clock Mr. Berend G. Abbas, one of the oldest residents of Kanawha, passed away after a few days of sickness, complicated by old age.
Mr. Berend Abbas was born in Wiemeer, Ostfriesland, Germany October 6, 1844. While still in Germany he was united in marriage to Miss Cornelia Drees. In 1874 he with his wife and one child migrated to America, making his home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, in Grundy Center, Iowa. Thirty-seven years ago he moved from there to a farm southwest of Kanawha. The last twenty-four years of his life were spent in his home in Kanawha, Ia., where he enjoyed the declining years with his aged wife, with whom he was united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was summoned from this earthly life Sunday, August 11, 1929, having attained the age of 84 years, 10 months and 5 days, being an old man and full of years.
His departure is mourned by his aged wife, two sister: Mrs. W. Johnson and Mrs. H. Riekens; four children: Mrs. H. Rueben, Mr. George Abbas, Mrs. H. Boekholt, and Mrs. C. Seebeck; also 21 grandchildren and a host of friends. Four brothers and his oldest daughter, Mrs. J. Lutjens, and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Mr. Abbas was well known and esteemed in this community. During his life he manifested a vital interest in the Kingdom of God. He was not only a charter member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church but also served this church as elder since its organization without interruption up to the time of his demise. He had the gift of sincere admonition and prayer and many were profited by his spiritual guidance. Throughout his life he trusted in the precious promises of God in Jesus Christ as revealed in the scriptures and as the shadows of death were approaching these promises were his hope and delight. He was a kind and loving husband and father and his departure is keenly felt. The church mourns his death but is also grateful for his long services.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Christian Reformed Church under the direction of the pastor who was assisted by Mr. P. Eekhoff. The consistory members served as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Kanawha Cemetery. Source: Kanawha, Iowa Reporter, August 1929
Three Abbas brothers, Bernard, Edward and Freerk and their wives are buried next to each other in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery.
Bernard G. Abbas was born in 1844 in Wymeer, Ostfriesland, Germany.
Berend and Cornelia's intent to marry was published in Wymeer on May 5, 12 and 19, 1872. He married Cornelia Drees on 19 May 1872 in the Reformed Church, Wymeer, Ostfriesland, Germany.
The "Dutch Immigrants in U.S. Passenger Manifests 1820-1880 Vol. 1" lists Bernard Abbas (32, a laborer), and his wife, Gea Abbas, (23, housewife), and daughter, Zindowa. They emigrated to the U.S. together with his brother and sister-in-law, Arend and Remda Abbas. The two families arrived in New York City on 19 May 1873. Their origin was Germany but their port of embarkation was Liverpool, England for the trip across the Atlantic aboard the steamer Idaho. Built in 1869 this was a 3,132-ton vessel. Their accommodations on the ship were in the steerage between the decks.
The family first made their home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, Grundy County, Iowa. From there they moved to a farm near Kanawha, Iowa (1892-1905) and after retiring from the farm they spent twenty-four years (1905-1929) together in their home in Kanawha.
On a cold, snowy, stormy afternoon on 20 March 1900, a group (11 families) gathered together in the school house one mile south of Kanawha for the purpose of forming a new congregation. Bernard and Cornelia along with Bernard's brother, Freerk and Grace and a number of his became charter members of the new Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha. The church was dedicated on Thursday 13 September 1900. Services were held at 9:00 a.m. in Dutch and German and 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in English and German. Berend and Henry Assink served as the first elders. Their efforts were assisted by the deacons, Daniel Abbas and George Freerkson.
On 11 August 1929, Bernard G. Abbas was called from his wife's side with whom he had been united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was 84 years of age at the time of his death.
"On Sabbath noon a few minutes after 12:00 o'clock Mr. Berend G. Abbas, one of the oldest residents of Kanawha, passed away after a few days of sickness, complicated by old age.
Mr. Berend Abbas was born in Wiemeer, Ostfriesland, Germany October 6, 1844. While still in Germany he was united in marriage to Miss Cornelia Drees. In 1874 he with his wife and one child migrated to America, making his home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, in Grundy Center, Iowa. Thirty-seven years ago he moved from there to a farm southwest of Kanawha. The last twenty-four years of his life were spent in his home in Kanawha, Ia., where he enjoyed the declining years with his aged wife, with whom he was united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was summoned from this earthly life Sunday, August 11, 1929, having attained the age of 84 years, 10 months and 5 days, being an old man and full of years.
His departure is mourned by his aged wife, two sister: Mrs. W. Johnson and Mrs. H. Riekens; four children: Mrs. H. Rueben, Mr. George Abbas, Mrs. H. Boekholt, and Mrs. C. Seebeck; also 21 grandchildren and a host of friends. Four brothers and his oldest daughter, Mrs. J. Lutjens, and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Mr. Abbas was well known and esteemed in this community. During his life he manifested a vital interest in the Kingdom of God. He was not only a charter member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church but also served this church as elder since its organization without interruption up to the time of his demise. He had the gift of sincere admonition and prayer and many were profited by his spiritual guidance. Throughout his life he trusted in the precious promises of God in Jesus Christ as revealed in the scriptures and as the shadows of death were approaching these promises were his hope and delight. He was a kind and loving husband and father and his departure is keenly felt. The church mourns his death but is also grateful for his long services.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Christian Reformed Church under the direction of the pastor who was assisted by Mr. P. Eekhoff. The consistory members served as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Kanawha Cemetery. Source: Kanawha, Iowa Reporter, August 1929
Three Abbas brothers, Bernard, Edward and Freerk and their wives are buried next to each other in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery.
Berend and Cornelia's intent to marry was published in Wymeer on May 5, 12 and 19, 1872. He married Cornelia Drees on 19 May 1872 in the Reformed Church, Wymeer, Ostfriesland, Germany.
The "Dutch Immigrants in U.S. Passenger Manifests 1820-1880 Vol. 1" lists Bernard Abbas (32, a laborer), and his wife, Gea Abbas, (23, housewife), and daughter, Zindowa. They emigrated to the U.S. together with his brother and sister-in-law, Arend and Remda Abbas. The two families arrived in New York City on 19 May 1873. Their origin was Germany but their port of embarkation was Liverpool, England for the trip across the Atlantic aboard the steamer Idaho. Built in 1869 this was a 3,132-ton vessel. Their accommodations on the ship were in the steerage between the decks.
The family first made their home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, Grundy County, Iowa. From there they moved to a farm near Kanawha, Iowa (1892-1905) and after retiring from the farm they spent twenty-four years (1905-1929) together in their home in Kanawha.
On a cold, snowy, stormy afternoon on 20 March 1900, a group (11 families) gathered together in the school house one mile south of Kanawha for the purpose of forming a new congregation. Bernard and Cornelia along with Bernard's brother, Freerk and Grace and a number of his became charter members of the new Christian Reformed Church in Kanawha. The church was dedicated on Thursday 13 September 1900. Services were held at 9:00 a.m. in Dutch and German and 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in English and German. Berend and Henry Assink served as the first elders. Their efforts were assisted by the deacons, Daniel Abbas and George Freerkson.
On 11 August 1929, Bernard G. Abbas was called from his wife's side with whom he had been united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was 84 years of age at the time of his death.
"On Sabbath noon a few minutes after 12:00 o'clock Mr. Berend G. Abbas, one of the oldest residents of Kanawha, passed away after a few days of sickness, complicated by old age.
Mr. Berend Abbas was born in Wiemeer, Ostfriesland, Germany October 6, 1844. While still in Germany he was united in marriage to Miss Cornelia Drees. In 1874 he with his wife and one child migrated to America, making his home in the vicinity of Abbot Crossing, in Grundy Center, Iowa. Thirty-seven years ago he moved from there to a farm southwest of Kanawha. The last twenty-four years of his life were spent in his home in Kanawha, Ia., where he enjoyed the declining years with his aged wife, with whom he was united in marriage for over fifty-six years. He was summoned from this earthly life Sunday, August 11, 1929, having attained the age of 84 years, 10 months and 5 days, being an old man and full of years.
His departure is mourned by his aged wife, two sister: Mrs. W. Johnson and Mrs. H. Riekens; four children: Mrs. H. Rueben, Mr. George Abbas, Mrs. H. Boekholt, and Mrs. C. Seebeck; also 21 grandchildren and a host of friends. Four brothers and his oldest daughter, Mrs. J. Lutjens, and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Mr. Abbas was well known and esteemed in this community. During his life he manifested a vital interest in the Kingdom of God. He was not only a charter member of the Kanawha Christian Reformed Church but also served this church as elder since its organization without interruption up to the time of his demise. He had the gift of sincere admonition and prayer and many were profited by his spiritual guidance. Throughout his life he trusted in the precious promises of God in Jesus Christ as revealed in the scriptures and as the shadows of death were approaching these promises were his hope and delight. He was a kind and loving husband and father and his departure is keenly felt. The church mourns his death but is also grateful for his long services.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Christian Reformed Church under the direction of the pastor who was assisted by Mr. P. Eekhoff. The consistory members served as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Kanawha Cemetery. Source: Kanawha, Iowa Reporter, August 1929
Three Abbas brothers, Bernard, Edward and Freerk and their wives are buried next to each other in the Amsterdam Township Cemetery.
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