Story of Joost Roelofsz Pioneer Doctor (Continued)
The narrative recalls Dr Joost Roclofsz of Pella, his clashes with rival physicians over smallpox, and his steadfast practice from the Civil War era. It notes the 1880s drift of the Dutch American community, the Holland store ethos of William Walters, the Roe lofs family, and the doctor’s role in local politics and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa Rowlofsz
Dr. Rovlofsz
Rovlofsz
Grandpa
Brinkhoff
Mr. Cow
Hrinkhoff
CG. C. Walters
Apotheck
Holland
Walters
Holland Pharmacist
Joost’ Roclofsz
Pella
Ngl
Keahles
Goy i Kirkwood
Towa
Third
Jawa Infantry
Kea
1Th
General Assembly
Pension Mnime Nav’ Ne
Arrison
Artiv Practi
Maria
Graceland Cemetery
Peter Roelofsz
Marion County Pella Veterans and Families Remember the War
The article recalls volunteers joining on April 12 1861 and the long war impact on Marion County including Pella. It highlights Peter Roelofsz and others, women who prepared hospital supplies, and Dominic Scholte gifting platted lots to returning soldiers. It notes families moving to Missouri and Nebraska, and Dr Roclofsz establishing the area’s largest general practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Peter Roelofsz
Pella
Dominic Scholte
Peter Rovlofsz
Peter
Henry
Cora
Josine
Tony van Dam
Harmon van Dam
Kirksville
Peter, Jr
Henry Roclofsz
Cass County
Nebraska
Joost Roclofsz
Mortel
John
Roclofszin
Marion County
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Lake Prairie Township
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Iris Stadtsraad
Burgemeester Fultz
Spreek
Kuyper
de Qualitier Hout Handelaar
F.H.A
Long Bell
Curtis
Dupont
Duco
Builders Material Co
Iowa