Person:Douwe Laansma (2)
Rev. Douwe Laansma
b.28 Jan 1871 Makkum, Wonseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands
d.27 Feb 1953 Kent, Michigan, United States
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m. 10 Apr 1870
  1. Rev. Douwe Laansma1871 - 1953
  2. Janna Laansma1874 - 1940
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m. 10 Apr 1895
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Facts and Events
Name Rev. Douwe Laansma
Gender Male
Birth[1] 28 Jan 1871 Makkum, Wonseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands
Marriage 10 Apr 1895 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United Statesto Baukje Brouwer
Death[2] 27 Feb 1953 Kent, Michigan, United States
Burial[2] Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

For over 50 years (1894-1944) Rev. Laansma was pastor of the Holland Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, MI. In 1944 its name was changed to Quarry Avenue Baptist Church, and again in 1961 its name was changed to Highland Hills Baptist Church. Church Profile (PDF)

References
  1. ↑ Geboorten, in Wonseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands. Burgerlijke Stand
    Blad 12vo, 1871.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rev Douwe Jans Laansma, in Find A Grave.
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