Sipke Terpstra (1917 - 1994)

Born 10 Apr 1917 in Franeker, Franekeradeel, Friesland, Nederland

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Died 3 Aug 1994 at age 77 in Ridley Park, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Sipke was born on 10 April 1917 in Franeker, Franekeradeel, Friesland, Netherlands. He was the son of Douwe Terpstra and Hiltje (Draaisma) Terpstra.^[1]

On 21 December 1925 according to a crew list Sipke (age 8) was living in Holland, Netherlands.^[2]

Sipke departed Rotterdam on 11 December 1925 and arrived in New York, New York on 21 December 1925.^[2]

Obituary of Hiltje (Hilda) Terpstra: 24 March 1930 in Passaic, New Jersey.^[3]

In the 1930 census Sipke (age 12) was living in Passaic, Passaic, New Jersey, USA. Marital Status: Single. Relation to Head: Son.^[4]

In 1935 according to 1940 census Sipke (age about 17) was living in Passaic, Passaic, New Jersey.^[5]

Obituary for Douwe Terpstra: 25 July 1938 in Paterson, New Jersey.^[6]

In the 1940 census Sipke (age 22) was living in Passaic, Passaic, New Jersey, USA. Marital Status: Single. Relation to Head: Brother.^[5]

In 1941 according to a city directory Sipke (age about 23) was living in Ridgewood; Glen Rock; Midland Park; Fair Lawn, New Jersey, USA.^[7]

In the a WWII draft card Sipke was living in Passaic, Passaic, N. J. Relative Relation to Head: Brother.^[1]

When Sipke was 24 he married in June 1941 in New Jersey, USA.^[8]

Naturalization: 1 September 1942 in New Jersey, USA. as a Citizen:

Before 1951 Sipke (age about 33) was living in New Jersey.^[9]

Between 1993 and 1994 Sipke (age about 75) was living in Morton, Pennsylvania, USA.^[10][11]

Sipke died at the age of 77 on 3 August 1994 in Ridley Park, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.^[12][9][13]

Obituary of Sipke Terpstra: 6 August 1994 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^[14]

Sipke was buried on 8 August 1994 in Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery 9.59.99.

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• Obituary for Douwe Terpstra (jpg file): Media

Research Notes

Obituary of Catherine J. Terpstra: in Chester, Pennsylvania. 1976-08-24^[15]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} WWII Draft Card: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Note:

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   Ancestry Record 2238 #301819276 (accessed before 4 December 2021).

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Arrival: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957 Note:

   Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897. Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls. NAI: <a href="https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6256867" target="_blank">6256867</a>. Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Record Group 36. National Archives at Washington, D.C.

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   Ancestry Record 7488 #2039517042 (accessed before 4 December 2021).

3. ↑ Obituary of Hiltje (Hilda) Terpstra: Newspapers.com - The Herald-News - 1930-03-24 - Page 2 Publication: The Herald-News,
   https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50117996/the-herald-news/?xid=637 File File: Format: jpg Obituary of Hiltje (Hilda) Terpstra.
   Media (accessed before 4 December 2021).
4. ↑ 1930 Census: 1930 United States Federal Census Note: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
   Ancestry Record 6224 #21356100 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} 1940 Census: 1940 United States Federal Census Note: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
   Ancestry Record 2442 #134507060 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
6. ↑ Obituary for Douwe Terpstra: Newspapers.com - The Morning Call - 1938-07-25 - Page 20 Publication: The Morning Call,
   https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50117915/the-morning-call/?xid=637 File File: Format: jpg Obituary for Douwe Terpstra.
   Media (accessed before 4 December 2021).
7. ↑ City Directory: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 Note: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
   Ancestry Record 2469 #573559326 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
8. ↑ Marriage: New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016 Note: Marriage Indexes. New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey.
   Ancestry Record 61253 #991469513 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Death Registration: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Note: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.
   Ancestry Record 3693 #61863907 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
10. ↑ Residence: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 Note: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.
    Ancestry Record 1788 #353522125 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
11. ↑ Residence: U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002 Note: 1993-2002 White Pages. Little Rock, AR, USA: Acxiom Corporation.
    Ancestry Record 7339 #259174435 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
12. ↑ Death: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Note: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
    Ancestry Record 60901 #39143774 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
13. ↑ Death: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current Note: See newspaper information provided with each entry.
    Ancestry Record 61843 #603673209 (accessed before 4 December 2021).
14. ↑ Obituary of Sipke Terpstra: Newspapers.com - The Philadelphia Inquirer - 1994-08-06 - Page 3 Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer,
    1994-08-06 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50118412/the-philadelphia-inquirer/?xid=637 File File: Format: jpg Obituary of Sipke Terpstra.
    Media (accessed before 4 December 2021).
15. ↑ Obituary of Catherine J. Terpstra: Newspapers.com - Delaware County Daily Times - 1976-08-24 - Page 4 Publication: Delaware County Daily Times,
    https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50118489/delaware-county-daily-times/?xid=637 File File: Format: jpg Obituary of Catherine J. Terpstra.
    Media (accessed before 4 December 2021).

See also:

• Newspapers.com - The Philadelphia Inquirer - 6 Aug 1994 - Page 3 Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer6 Aug 1994 Note: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/50118412/the-philadelphia-inquirer/?xid=637

• Supplemental Manifests of Alien Passengers and Crew Members Who Arrived on Vessels at New York, New York, Who Were Inspected for Admission, and Related Index, compiled 1887-1952. Microfilm Publication A3461, 21 rolls. NAI: <a href="https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3887372" target="_blank">3887372.</a> RG 85, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

• Index to Alien Crewmen Who Were Discharged or Who Deserted at New York, New York, May 1917-Nov. 1957. Microfilm Publication A3417. NAI: <a href="https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4497925" target="_blank">4497925.</a> National Archives at Washington, D.C.

• Passenger Lists, 1962-1972, and Crew Lists, 1943-1972, of Vessels Arriving at Oswego, New York. Microfilm Publication A3426. NAI: <a href="https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4441521" target="_blank">4441521.</a> National Archives at Washington, D.C.