Andrew de Graaf
1867–1945 (age 78)
Biography
Andrew de Graaf was a resident of Westerveld who lived from 1867 to 1945. He witnessed the transformation of the Netherlands through two world wars and the dramatic social changes of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
De Graaf's life spanned a period of significant historical importance in Dutch history. His long life allowed him to experience the modernization of Dutch society and the profound impacts of both world conflicts on the nation.