On March 28, 1855, he was married to Roelfina Dounbos, who was born in Delfzijl, Holland, May 30, 1839, and came to Pella with her parents in 1847. He started the first country Sunday school, which later developed into the Bethel Church, and later when removed to Lynnville Township, Jasper County, he and his wife became charter members of the Bethany Reformed Church, he being elected as Senior Elder of the Consistory. Both were active in Christian work and in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community.
Mr. Beyer died July 27, 1912. Mrs. Beyer died March 17, 1918. Six children survived this, viz.: Rev. Evert G., John, Henry and Simon Beyer, and Mrs. Hubert Versteegh and Mrs. Arie Elscott.
Mr. Beyer died July 27, 1912. Mrs. Beyer died March 17, 1918. Six children survived this, viz.: Rev. Evert G., John, Henry and Simon Beyer, and Mrs. Hubert Versteegh and Mrs. Arie Elscott.
On March 28, 1855, he was married to Roelfina Dounbos, who was born in Delfzijl, Holland, May 30, 1839, and came to Pella with her parents in 1847. He started the first country Sunday school, which later developed into the Bethel Church, and later when removed to Lynnville Township, Jasper County, he and his wife became charter members of the Bethany Reformed Church, he being elected as Senior Elder of the Consistory. Both were active in Christian work and in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community.
Mr. Beyer died July 27, 1912. Mrs. Beyer died March 17, 1918. Six children survived this, viz.: Rev. Evert G., John, Henry and Simon Beyer, and Mrs. Hubert Versteegh and Mrs. Arie Elscott.
Mr. Beyer died July 27, 1912. Mrs. Beyer died March 17, 1918. Six children survived this, viz.: Rev. Evert G., John, Henry and Simon Beyer, and Mrs. Hubert Versteegh and Mrs. Arie Elscott.
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