LOUIS RENAUD

Was born in France and came to Pella with his wife and other members of the
Renaud families in 1854. He settled on a farm a few miles north of Pella. He
lived there to a good old age, and enjoyed the respect and friendship of all his
neighbors and associates. The farm is now owned and occupied by his son Henry
Renaud. We have been unable to learn the date of Mr. Renaud's death.

P. J. KOELMAN

One of Marion county's most successful farmers was born in Utrecht, South
Holland, February 1, 1829. In the spring of 1847 his father and two children
crossed the ocean and arrived at Pella in August of that year. P. J. helped Mr.
Scholte to lay out the town and survey the land in the vicinity; he planted the
first shade tree in the Garden Square and the grove on the Scholte place and
with his father laid out the beautiful English gardens for Scholte, that in the
early days, attracted wide attention. He married Miss Cornelia De Haan in 1852.
She was a native of Heergansdam, Holland, and came to Pella in 1849. As a farmer
and stock raiser Mr. Koelman was so successful that when he retired to his
handsome home in Pella, he was the owner of five valuable farms. He was a
consistent church member and served as Elder for a number of years. He died at
his home on North Broadway street, March 31, 1901.

P. J. KOELMAN

CORNELIS DE GEUS

Was born in Maasdam, South Holland, July 26, 1836. He came to Pella in 1855, and
up to a few years ago, when advancing age caused him to retire, he was engaged
in farming. The home farm is located about four or five miles northeast of
Pella. November 11, 1863, he married Miss Nellie Van Vliet, daughter of Jacob
Van Vliet. To this marriage fourteen children were born, eleven of whom survive.
Mrs. De Geus died the 26th day of April, 1920. A few years ago Mr. De Geus built
a modern home on West Franklin street, where he still lives. Al the advanced age
of eighty-six years, he is hale and hearty, and his many friends hope that he
will be spared for many years.

CORNELIS DE GEUS