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Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA

Tree: Nederlandse voorouders

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Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9,832 at the 2000 census. Pella is the home of Central College as well as several manufacturing companies, including Pella Corporation and Vermeer Manufacturing Company. It is also the site of the future Earthpark indoor rainforest project, scheduled for completion in 2010.



History and culture



Pella was founded in 1847 when eight hundred Dutch immigrants led by Dominie Scholte settled the area. It was the childhood home of Wyatt Earp. His brothers Warren and Morgan were born in Pella.



It is today one of the most unique towns in the state, featuring a number of local events and architectural sights. The Vermeer Mill is a fully functional 1850s-style windmill, reaching 134 feet high. The Pella Opera House, built in 1900, was renovated in 1990 and is now a popular entertainment destination, featuring stained glass windows and ornate tin ceilings. A canal winds through nearby Molengracht Plaza, home to a number of shops, restaurants, lodging, a movie theatre, and a full-size working drawbridge.



The annual Tulip Time festival is a celebration of Pella's Dutch heritage. It features tulip gardens, performances, crafters, music, food, Dutch costumes, and daily parades. The festival is held for three days during the first weekend in May.



A few miles to the west is Iowa's largest reservoir, Lake Red Rock, a popular destination for biking, hiking, boating, and fishing.



Pella will soon be home to the new Earthpark, North America's largest indoor rainforest, as well as many new 10 story condos, restaurants, shopping areas, and a water park.



Demographics



As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,832 people, 3,497 households, and 2,395 families residing in the city. The population density was 555.0/km² (1,437.4/mi²). There were 3,691 housing units at an average density of 208.3/km² (539.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.32% White, 0.17% African American, 0.21% Native American, 2.36% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.



There were 3,497 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.95.



The population is spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.



The median income for a household in the city was $45,496, and the median income for a family was $56,321. Males had a median income of $40,344 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,674. About 3.2% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Birth

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	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Birth		Person ID	Tree
1	Devries, Gerrit	Tue 03 Sep 1878	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I304767	Nederlandse voorouders
2	Jongewaard, Aariantje	Jan 1858	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I450987	Nederlandse voorouders
3	Jongewaard, Albert Cornelis	1878	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I450994	Nederlandse voorouders
4	Jongewaard, Helena	Nov 1871	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I450992	Nederlandse voorouders
5	Jongewaard, Jana Cornelia	Jan 1864	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I450989	Nederlandse voorouders
6	Jongewaard, John Cornelis	Nov 1869	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I448267	Nederlandse voorouders
7	Jongewaard, Ringert N.	Sun 22 Dec 1861	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I451978	Nederlandse voorouders
8	Jongewaard, Wilhelmina	Feb 1874	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I450993	Nederlandse voorouders
9	van der Leij, Gertrude	Tue 01 May 1860	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I185546	Nederlandse voorouders
10	Nooteboom, Martin	Fri 05 Feb 1858	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I185545	Nederlandse voorouders

Death

Matches 1 to 5 of 5

	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Death		Person ID	Tree
1	Broekman, Hinderkien Willems	Thu 13 Oct 1904	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I212341	Nederlandse voorouders
2	Jongewaard, Ringert	1848	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I450995	Nederlandse voorouders
3	de Kieviet, Neeltje	Tue 22 Feb 1870	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I185537	Nederlandse voorouders
4	Nooteboom, Arie	Tue 10 Nov 1868	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I185536	Nederlandse voorouders
5	Siegers, Pieter	Tue 21 May 1929	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	I261322	Nederlandse voorouders

Marriage

Matches 1 to 3 of 3

	Family	Marriage		Family ID	Tree
1	Hulzen / Wiel	Fri 18 Aug 1871	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	F120585	Nederlandse voorouders
2	Nooteboom / Hazebroek	Thu 13 Jun 1850	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	F74127	Nederlandse voorouders
3	Nooteboom / Leij	Thu 28 Aug 1879	Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA	F74128	Nederlandse voorouders