Antwerp - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

De Sobri

chantaldesobri — 10 Oct 2008 2:55:53 GMT

Everything from De Sobri, De Sobry, De Soubry, Sobri e.d.
is welcome. Do you have this name in your tree, please send me a little piece. Brothers, sisters, Fathers, Husbands wifes, anything.
Thanks

Smeerpont

lahs_1 — 26 Sep 2008 12:20:03 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for any information that anyone might have on the surname SMEERPONT, or any derivative (I have found too many to mention through censuses!). The first mention of the surname comes from a Nicholas Smeerpont, who was born in Antwerp circa 1844, who moved to London sometime between 1861 and 1871 by my reckoning.

Thanks to all in advance

Crauwels family

xantippe1 — 17 Sep 2008 1:53:44 GMT

I am trying to find information on my Aunt. She was born in Antwerp around 1898 her name was Mary Crauwels. She had a brother called Jack. She emigrated to Gunnislake Cornwall, England at the beginning of the First World War with a number of other Belgian refugees.She married my uncle Harry James Snell 14 Dec 1918 by licence in the registry office in Devonport. Her father was Charles Crauwels a Diamond Cutter. They went to Belgium after the war and ran a Pub in Antwerp I think it was called the Cornishman. They returned to England and settled in Surrey.
They had one daughter Mary known as Nancy or Mush, I do not know if she was born in Belgium or England. She was born in the early 1920's.
Any information would be welcome.

Helpiong broth-in-law

bobboss55 — 30 Aug 2008 7:02:48 GMT

I am helping my broth-in-law in putting together his family history. The family name is SCHRYMAHERS. His faTHERS NAME Qa Armand SCHRYNEMAKERS. My brother-in-law's name is Robert SCHRYNEMASKERS. He Immagrated the US in the early 1950's. His father Armand, was from Antwerp and born in 1902. He does have some information, but would like to have more. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Bob

Helpiong broth-in-law

bobboss55 — 30 Aug 2008 7:02:46 GMT

Rachel CRESPA born 1696 ANTWERP Belgium

phils57porsche — 16 Aug 2008 12:35:52 GMT

researching Rachel CRESPA born Antwerp 1696,marries Mordechai Campos from Lisbon Spain, they move on to Amsterdam , Anyone researching the CRESPA or CAMPOS surnames pls contact me phil belinfante phils57porsche@yahoo.com

Help In finding Address In Antwerp

LeslieRoyce21 — 29 Jul 2008 7:34:41 GMT

Hello,
I am a Texas native and when I was a child, my father worked at the Gulf Oil Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. Before WWII, he befriended a gentleman who was Chief Engineer on a tanker called the 'Good Gulf.' Each time they crossed the Atlantic ocean and came into port for refueling my father had his new friend Jack DeVisscher come home for a meal. I was not born then, but my older sister and parents enjoyed his visits. It wasn't long before his wife, Martha, would accompany him and she too would come for dinner and they would visit, shop and tell us about their life in Belgium. Oddly enough the "Good Gulf' was out of Texas and Belgium when WWII began, and Jack was immediately inducted into the the United States Navy. He could not go home to Martha until after the war. I was born in 1942, my sister in 1947 and a brother in 1949. After the war, Jack and Martha came many times. We knew them as our good friends.
When Jack became too old to work aboard ship, he retired in Antwerp. My folks kept in touch at the holidays with them.
Then sometime in the late 1960's or 1970's my mother remembers receiving a card with a black border. It was a death notice for Jack Devisscher. Martha had sent it. She continued to correspond with my parents, who now had moved from Port Arthur, Texas, to Austin, Texas.
I remember asking for her address and sent her a Christmas card in 1983. She replied to me at my home in California.

The back of the card said all of this on one line:
Mrs. M. DeVisscher - Van Duyststr, 168, Deurene, 2100, Antwerp Belgium.
Can anyone tell me how to find that address and to find the family again.
Jack and Martha had no children, but there were a niece and a nephew. I would just like to say hello to them.

Thank you anyone in Antwerp

Leslie Pierce Royce
A Texas Rose
Living in the Pacific NW
Vancouver, WA.

Interested in Belgian-Americans-Belgians

bridget — 21 Jan 2003 9:14:19 GMT

Love to have contact with descendants of Belgians who moved to the US & Canada between 1850-1950. Do you still know your ancestors'story, do you have letters, pictures and are you interested in your Belgian roots, please let us know.
We would like to exchange information on Belgians looking for American relatives and vice versa. Not commercial. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Looking for Ship Frances left Antwerp 1850s arrived NY in 1853?

schappell178 — 1 Jul 2008 1:54:56 GMT

I am doing research on my dau-in-laws family the Schindlers
Bernhard Schindler was 42 in 1853 and left Antwerp and arrived in NY in 1853 with his family. But other than the ship records stating they arrived in Dec of 1853 I can only find three of the children staying past 1860. What I am wondering is did the parents and remaining children return to Antwerp. Is there any way that I can find this out. I find lists of arrivals in US but how do I find a list of people returning. Thanks Sue

VanDuerens in antwerp

dmmerren155 — 4 Jun 2008 3:12:47 GMT

I am looking for any information about the VanDueren's who left Belgium arounnd 1910 for chicago illinios. Thanks

Keilmann from Riga/Latvia and de Nijs from Antwerpen/Belgium

Phoibus — 23 Jul 2003 12:02:45 GMT

I'm searching for the children of Karina Ortrud de Nijs,nee Keilmann ( nee 1917 in Petrograd/St.Petersburg, In Riga she grows up by her grandfather, the dentist Isidor Philipp Kreilmann and his second wife Dagmar, nee Rolssenn. As a young woman, she worked as a dentistnurse into the dentalpraxis by her grandfather [ as a jew he was killed by the german and latvian fashists on 1942 into the Ghetto of Riga ]dies 1981 in Antwerpen/Belgium ). In 1939 she setteled with her mother Alide Bertha Keilmann, nee Wilson and her grandmother, the dentist Eugenie Jakobovna Keilmann, nee Kantorovich, to Germany ( " Warthegau " ). There, my greatcousin Karin tried to get a german passport, but she was halfjewish and the Nazi-Regimes don't give her a german passport. I know, that Karin lived with her motrher first in Lotz, than in Greifswald and 1944 in Hamburg. She was a dentistnurse. After 1945 she was in an DP-Camp and there she married the belgium forced laberour René de Nijs. She went with her husband and her mother ca. 1950 to Antwerpen, where her both children ( Katharina ca. 1950/52 and Ludo ca. 1954/55 ) was born.
Since a very long tome I'm searching for Ludo de Nijs and his sister Katharina.

help neede please

gsparks190 — 15 Apr 2008 3:03:09 GMT

hi
i have a little book that was given to my grandmother ethel mabel webber at school in 1882 ,she was age ten at the time and she was from england,
on the cover of this book it says
ville d anvers ,
ecole moyenne de demoiselles
rue rouge,
what i am trying to find out is where this school was
and why she would be at this school.
any help would be very welcome
thank you
patricia,

Looking for family name Swaenen

Andrea — 16 Sep 2006 12:46:19 GMT

My Great Grandfather was Arthur Swaenen. He was born in Antwerp and in the 1890's went to Tasmania ~ Australia where he married my Gt Grandmother Emily. He changed his surname to Swaeney. I am looking for anyone who may have information on him or his family as contact was lost during WW2.

JEURSEN - ancestral records and information of interest.

bajeursen — 2 Jan 2008 9:14:53 GMT

JEURSEN - Looking for information regarding his departure from Antwerp. He ended up in South Africa but I don't know if he first went over to England before coming to Cape Town. I would appreciate any help with ships records and his ancestral history in Belgium. His name was PERCY and he must have been born in about 1887.

Researching Grandpa in Antwerp--November 2004

Daniel I. Smith — 11 Oct 2004 7:10:47 GMT

Hello. I live in New York City, and I am hoping to find some documentation of my grandfather who was born in Antwerp. I will be visiting friends in The Netherlands next month, and I am hoping to take a day trip to Antwerp to look for some birth records. I have VERY little information (just birthdate and my grandfather's full birth name), and I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for how I can locate official documentation.

Do you know where I could look for birth records? Will I be allowed access to the information since I am not a European citizen?

I would appreciate any help at all.
Thank you very much in advance!

Cordially,
Daniel I. Smith
New York City

Brogan ancestery

bambiproffitt — 22 Jan 2008 2:37:58 GMT

Looking for information on the Brogan surname in or around Deurne. Marriage record for John Brogan and Katherine ? and a death record for John Brogan 1849. Also lookiing for the ship record in 1856 that Katherine and their four kids came to america on.

Information on Portey and/or Reuckens

jdr250 — 18 Jan 2007 4:07:46 GMT

I am looking for any information on my 3rd great grandparents who came to America in 1888 from Antwerp, Belgium. His name was Victor Reuckens, I have no information on him other than his name. Her name was Florine Portey Reuckens (she later remarried and became a Collinet). Florine was born about 1864 they came to US in 1888 and settled in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. They had atleast one child born in Belgium, Ernest Reuckens in December 1887. Florine had 7 living children at the time of her death in 1940. As extra information Florine was sued by Marue Sadonie Hecq of Fontain l'Eveque, Province of Hainaut, Belgium in 1921 over property that her husband sold to Florine in Charleroi, PA.
Any help or information that anyone give would be greatly appreciated I don't know where to search from here.

seeking information Irma Christina Van Herck - Antwerp

jenshere1 — 6 Nov 2007 12:21:31 GMT

My maternal grandmother was Irma Christina Van Herck, born in Antwerp 26 May 1899. Her father was Joannes Van Herck, profession diamond cutter. Irma married James William Richardson, known as Willie, on 17 Jan 1920 in England. She had 1 son, Rene. They lived in Lancashire then Cricklewood, North London. Any further family imformation greatly received. Many thanks

Finding Birth record Westmalle, De Vos 09/02/1889

jennifer16646 — 3 Oct 2007 10:43:47 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandfather;

John De Vos
Birth: 09/02/1889, Westmalle, Antwerpen, Belgium
Death: 16/08/1996, Casnovia, Kent County, Michigan, USA

Father: John De Vos
Mother: Emily Von Bwer

He moved to USA in 1913. He had between 10-15 brothers and sisters. Most were older than he.

I would like to find birth information on him as well as any and all information on his family members. I am planning a trip to Westmalle in May and am looking for any help on finds these things before I go.

Any help on who or where I can find any of the information would be a great help.

Thank you,

Jennifer De Vos

looking for information on my grandfather

bjeursen — 8 Oct 2007 7:25:50 GMT

I would very much like the help in finding out about my paternal grandfather, PERCY JEURSEN from Antwerp. I am not sure if he left Antwerp for England first or if he came directly to South Africa. (Cape Town) where I am. He married Edith Eliza Pharo, and they had 5-6 children, Cecil,Harold,Lilly,William and Ethel. I think there might have been 1 child that died, not sure as it was never spoken about. As far as I know he was a printer by trade.

Many thanks, Beverly Jeursen

Henry/Harry deVOCHT (b. 1871 Belgium, d. 1961 Saskatchewan, Canada)

AMarcum7 — 28 Sep 2007 5:18:18 GMT

I am seeking further information about the ancestors and birthplace information of Henry/Harry DeVOCHT (or de VOCHT). Henry married Joanna Verstrepen (d. 1941 in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada). They had at least nine children: Dena, Emile, Josephine, Leopold (aka "Polo"), Peter, Victoria, Harry, Frank Joseph, and Albert.

The homestead application I have for Henry/Harry's Indian Head, Saskatchewan home lists only "Belgium" as birthplace. Some compiled histories list it as Schilde, Antwerpen, Belgium--but I do not have any documents to prove that.

If you have more information about the ancestors or correct birthplace of Henry/Harry, please contact me.

Annie E Lewis + Dora Lewis

diabolusdc — 24 Jul 2007 2:08:25 GMT

Hi all,

Is anyone in a position to look up the births of Annie E Lewis (some time Apr 1883 - Apr 1884) and Dora Lewis (some time Apr 1884 - Apr 1886)

They were both born in Antwerp but are apparently British Citizens (how does that work exactly?)

My particular interest is in establishing who their parents were, and if at all possible how I go about getting their birth certificates.

thanks in anticipation..

Dave C

emmigration from Antwerp

mmv0304 — 12 Jul 2007 1:29:40 GMT

I am looking for infomation about Conrad Vergin, wife and infant who emmigration from Antwerp, Belgium in 1893 aboard the Friesland. They were of German descent (from Alsace-Lorraine Germany). Ancestry.com found a Conrad Vergin and wife but the est. birth years seemed off. Also, family story has infant son as Otto, but manifest says Master Charles. This has been the only possible link to my ggrandfather and mother. I am trying to verify if the name had been changed once they immigrated to the US.

Thank you for your help in advance.

STEINER FAMILY ANTWERP

Fredrica_Waller — 4 Jul 2007 8:21:24 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR THE DESCENDENTS OF THE PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF MY GRANDFATHER DOMINIC LOUIS STEINER.

MY GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN APP. 1896 IN ANTWERP AND HAVING SERVED IN W.W.1 SET OFF TO SEE THE WORLD.
HE DIED IN LIVERPOOL ENGLAND IN 1958 LEAVING A WIDOW MARY STEINER AND CHILDREN FRDERIKA STEINER WALLER AND DONALD JOHN STEINER.

I REMEMBER MEETING ONE OF HIS BROTHERS 'UNCLE `TOIN" POSSIBLY SHORT FOR ANTOINE.

FREDERICA WALLER

Van den wyngaert- Kerrsmakers

DianneWyngaert27 — 3 Jul 2007 12:56:03 GMT

Looking for information on LOUIS VAN DEN WYNGAERT and his wife JOSEPHINE KERRSMAKERS.
They are my husbands grand parents.
His father Joseph Wyngaert came to America in the early 1900's. He had several brother and sister all who stayed in Belgium
There names are:
1.Marie Van den Wyngaert
married Eugene Onsia

2.Franciscus Van den Wyngaert
b. Jan.26,1891 Antwerp, Belgium
d.Sept.12,1969 Antwerp, Belgim
married Coleta Sels
b.July 18,1889
d.Sept.25,1971 Antwerp, Belgium

3 Florentina Van den Wyngaert
married Franciscus Wouters
he was b. June 22,1894
d. Nov.27,1977 Antwerp,Belgium

4 Joseph Van den Wyngaert
b.Feb. 6,1903 Antwerp, Belgium
d.march 11,1974 Ferndale, Wash USA
married Jane Church
on Sept. 10,1930 In Bellingham Wash.. USA
This is my father-in law

5 Camille Van den Wyngaert

6.Irma Van den Wyngaert
b. Jan.24,1915 Antwerp, Belgium
d. Oct.20,2003 Antwerp, Belgium
married Eugene Dyck
b. Jan.22,1905
d. May 10,1978

I know that when Joseph came to America, he had a Aunt named Philomena (Keersmakers) Flaherty that he came to live with . She was married first to James Graham in New york, New York USA on Nov. 7th 1887 . She married Michael Flaherty on April 22,1902 In Seattle, Washington USA
I blelieve her parents to be. Her Mother Maria Theresia Milants and her Father Tdrianur Franciscus Keersmakers.
Any help would be much appericated
Thank You
Dianne Wyngaert

Nuyts in Zichem and/or Antwerp

jeroennuyts — 31 May 2007 8:45:25 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for information on Joannes Franciscus Nuyts maried to Maria Theresia Weckx.
I only now they had at least 1 child (Petrus Philippus married Maria Elisabeth Tuymans) born Zichem +/- 1849 and died Wijnegem 19-12-1936.
Any information could help me.

Kind regards

Barbiers family Antwerp Belgium

MBarbiers — 26 May 2007 11:03:19 GMT

looking for info on Barbiers family left Antwerp Belgium around 1895 and arrived in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.

Where can I search to find Jacques Ferdinand Pepinus Kolsteren in Antwerp?

KeithKolsteren — 27 May 2007 9:39:07 GMT

I live in the uk and am interested in seaching the above persons name. Alternative name of Jacobus Ferdinandus Pepinus Kolsteren. Born in Antwerp in February 1850.I am unsure where I can go to get this information. What is the best place to search? I would be willing to travel to belgium if I know where to go.
Apparently was a Bank Official at sometime during his life. Whether this would give me another source of information who knows?

VanRemoortel Family from Antwerp

Maggie Miniard — 23 Sep 1999 1:01:12 GMT

I posted previously and failed to put the maiden name I was searching for. If you have any information on the VanRemoortel family, I would appreciate it. I've never met another VanRemoortel outside of my own family. Thanks!!

Birthplace for Matthias Barthen/Barten/Barden

RClements8630 — 22 Apr 2007 3:20:08 GMT

I am trying to find the birthplace for Mattias Barthen/Barted/Barden who emmigrated from Antwerp on the "E.C. Scranton" on May 22, 1857 with his wife Elizabeth Schloemann/Schlurmann and their infant daughter Margaretha. The ship's manifest lists all passengers as Belgians. However all United States records state this family's birthplaces as Prussia. I understand there are city records that list people that stayed in Antwerp prior to their departure. Does anyone know how I can access this information?

Uland, Umlandt, Coyle, Oldenburg

Sherrie_Blackman — 22 Apr 2007 3:10:44 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to find BDM's for the following people...

Julius Christian ULAND married Henrietta Elizabeth Fransisco COYLE (no marriage date)

1. William Peter Uland - Jun 1886 Antwerp, Belgium
(have been unable to find William's birth certificate in Belgium - William Peter ULAND is my Great Grandfather)

2. Frances Uland (female) - c.1888 (last heard of in Hamburg, Germany 1916 - occupation: nurse)

I have William's Naturalisation certificate & marriage certificate. I have not been able to find William's birth certificate in Antwerp, Belgium.

I'm also trying to find relatives of a Rebecca UMLANDT nee OLDENBURG. Rebecca UMLANDT is William & Frances' Grandmother. (It has crossed my mind that William Peter ULAND, changed his name from UMLANDT to ULAND)

I do not know Rebecca's husband's name.

I have a picture of Rebecca's grave, but I have no idea where in the world she is buried!

Rebecca Umlandt nee Oldenburg
born: 14 Sep 1840
died: 13 Mar 1916

I would appreciate any suggestions, as this family has been my 'brick wall' for years.

Kind regards,
Sherrie.

NSW, Australia.
--
http://www.silkweb.com.au/

Birthplace for Matthias Barthen

RClements8630 — 22 Apr 2007 3:08:21 GMT

I am trying to find the birthplace for Matthias Barthen/Barden/Barton. He emmigrated from Antwerp on the "E.C. Scranton" May 22, 1857 along with his wife Elizabeth Schloeman/Schurlmann and their infant daughter Margaretha. The ship manifest lists all of the passengers as Belgians but every record in the United States says that the family was from Prussia. I understand that there are city records of people that stayed in Antwerp prior to their departure that might list birthplaces. Does anyone know where I can find this information?

Missing Greatgrandfather

Squire10 — 21 Mar 2007 4:03:09 GMT

I have a copy of my greatgrandfathers will dated 18 March 1893 and he is recorded as living at Vandyke 12 Antwerp as a Hotel Keeper.
He was b in Glasgow 11 Feb 1840 and was called John Milne Davidson.
I think that he married for a second time just before he moved to Antwerp around 1890.
Please can anyone advise how I can obtain details of his life in Antwerp
Alex

Belgium (Antwerp)? Pilkington -Marriages/Births

lealeam61 — 14 Feb 2006 8:20:11 GMT

I am looking for info on my maternal grandfather. We have no record of his birth in the UK and as his mother was Belgian we can only assume he may have been born in Belgium. There is also no record of his parents marriage in the UK.
His mother may have been from Antwerp but once again not sure.
His name was Emile Pilkington (his father Leonard Pilkington) and his mother Maria Ludovica (surname unknown). Emile was born in 1886 or 1887. Is there anyway of accessing marriage and birth records in Belgium on line?

search for family of Eustatius Wijnand x Johanna (Jacoba) Nicola : I'm stuck, who can help?

jettie61 — 22 Mar 2007 11:19:53 GMT

Hello everyone,

I'm stuck with my search for the family Wijnand(s), also written as Wynants, Weijnands etc.
I oldest I have are:
Eustatius (Statius) Wijnand, born ca.1720/1730, RK
married Johanna/Jacoba Nicola
They lived in Zeeland, Netherlands and got for sure a son called Jacobus Wijnand,
I suspect they also had a son Leonardus and Christiaan and a daughter Maria Margreta.

It's quite possible they came from Belgium to Netherlands
Is there anyone who knows these names, for example I can't find the name Eustatius anywere on internet.
Does anyone know something about this family?>
Any help would be very much appreciated.

with friendly greetings,
Henriette from Netherlands
mail:
harrie118@hotmail.com

Georges Josef Metellus born 1910 Antwerp

morleycheryl — 3 Mar 2007 10:05:57 GMT

I am trying to find out anything at all about this Gentleman. He would have been My father-in-law had he still been alive.
My Husband does not know much about him other than the fact that Georges father came to Antwerp from Italy sometime before georges was born.
Any help would be greatfully recieved
Thank you
Cheryl

Da Silva y Castro Solis Marquis of Monfort St Jacobs Church

belinfante1 — 3 Mar 2007 12:52:29 GMT

i'm researching these names 1690s in Antwerps St Jacobs Church, Marquis of Monfort, also searching Maria Van Der Does maybe of Antwerp? in 1600s,, if you are researching these famous lines pls reply direct to me at phils57porsche@yahoo.com
mar2 2007

Petrus Franciscus Dhooge of Bouchaute

patmontero25 — 31 Jan 2007 4:38:32 GMT

Petrus Franciscus DHOOGE was born in Bouchaute, Antwerp, Belgium. He married Paulina Amelia van de Walle on 7 May 1874.
Paulina was born 31 Jan 1848 in Biervliet, Zeeland, Holland to Johannes Baptiste van de Walle and Felicita Amelia Wolfert.

Any further information on Petrus’ family and/or the children of the couple would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Mrs. Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Petrus Josephus Van Mirlo

Jokar71 — 28 Jan 2007 4:29:24 GMT

Hi all! I'm looking for info on Petrus who was born 4/25/1864 and passed 9/1/1932. He is from Antwerpen, Belgium and I'm interested in finding his parents names. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Re: Dhooge-van Camp marriage in Bouchaute, Antwerpen 20 Apr 1801

patmontero25 — 18 Jan 2007 2:16:02 GMT

Bron Burgerlijke stand- Huwelijk

Archiefocatie Zeeuws Archief

Algemeen Toegangnr: 25.138
Geneente: Waterdijk
Sort akte: Huwelijksakte
Aktenummer: 4
Datum: 20-4-1801

Bruidgrom Joannes Francies Dhooge
Geboortdatum: 24-11-1766
Leeftjd: 35
Geboorteplaats: Bouchaute

Bruid: Francisca Petronella van Camp
Leeftjd: 26
Geboortplaats: Assenede

Vader bruidgrom: Francis Dhooge

Moder bruidgrom: Marie Theresia van Verdeghem

Vader bruid: Franciscus van Camp

Moeder bruid: Joanne Catharine Bakx

Nadere informatie: 30 germinal an IX, bgm weduwnaar van onbedende vrouw

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Patricia Montero Dehooge
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Bonte-Dhooghe marriage 1855 Bouchaute

patmontero25 — 16 Jan 2007 12:49:29 GMT

Bron: Bogerlijke Huwelijk
Archieflocatie: Zeeuws Archief
Algemeen: Toegangnd: 25.55
Geneente: Ijzendijke
Soort ouke: Huwelijksakte
Aktenummer: 1
Datum: 10-05-1855
Bruidgom Franciscus Bonte
Leeftijd: 30
Geboorteplatts: Ijzendijke

Bruid Virginie Coleta Dhooghe
Leeftijd: 25
Geboorteplaats: Bouchaute

Vader bruidgrom Angelus Bonte
Moeder bruidgrom Maria Catharine Ego
Vader bruid Pieter Joseph Dhooghe
Moeder bruid Janna van der Ecken

Any further information and/or search suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Patricia Montero Dehooge
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

researching family surname BOURGUIGNON and PAUWELS

tlccundiff — 13 Nov 2002 10:53:27 GMT

I am researching my ggrandparents. Henricus BOURGUIGNON and Marie PAUWELS. They lived in Antwerp and immigrated in Feb. 1914 to Chicago. Would love to find relatives and any info about them possible

Doossche family

annlvttnewcbe — 1 Jan 2007 5:24:56 GMT

My mother Adrienne Raymonde Doossche was born 1921 in Antwerp, the second child of Louis Doossche and Maria Helene Doossche.
The only information my mother had of her parents was:
Louis Doossche born 1876 (possibly Brussels or Antwerp)
Maria Helene Doossche born 1881 Ekeren
They may have been cousins and married sometime around 1913, first child born 1915 Poperinge.
Any help or advice how to obtain any proof would be gratefully received

regards
Annie

COPS

berlbrown2 — 26 Oct 2006 7:16:54 GMT

Hello,
my name is Berl Keith Cops Brown. I am searching for any member of the Cops family. My e-mail address is: berlbrown@sbcglobal.net My great grandfather was born in
Antwerp, Belgium in 1858. His name is Henry Edward Cops.
He left Antwerp for the United States with two older brothers
in 1871. Thank you for any information you may have. Berl.

Rosalie Dehooge entered USA 6Oct 1882

patmontero25 — 28 Dec 2006 11:55:43 GMT

New York Passenger Lists 1820-1957

Name: Rosalie Dehooge
Arrival date: 6 Oct 1882
Birth: abt 1858
Age: 24
Gender: female
Port of Departure: Antwerp, Belgium
Destination: USA
Place of Origin” Belgium
Ship Name: De Ruyter
Port of Arrival: New York
Line: 34
Microfil Serial: M237
Microfilm Roll: M237-458
List Number: 1435
Port Arrival State: New York
Port Arrival Country: USA
Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Jules Dehooge entered USA 6Oct 1882

patmontero25 — 28 Dec 2006 11:55:04 GMT

New York Passenger Lists 1820-1957

Name: Jules Dehooge
Arrival Date: 6 Oct 1882
Birth: abt 1856
Age: 26
Gender: male
Port of Departure: Antwerp, Belgium
Destination: USA
Place of Origin” Belgium
Ship Name: De Ruyter
Port of Arrival: New York
Line: 33
Microfil Serial: M237
Microfilm Roll: M237-458
List Number: 1435
Port Arrival State: New York
Port Arrival Country: USA
Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Frank Dehooge entered USA 17 Dec 1888

patmontero25 — 28 Dec 2006 11:54:20 GMT

NY Pasesnger Lists 1820-1957

Name: Frank Dehooge
Arrival:
17 Dec 1888
Estimated birth year: about 1860
Age: 28
Gender: male
Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com
Port of Departure: St. Kitts
Destination: New York
Place of origin” Belgium
Ethinicity: Belgian
Ship Name: pennland
Port of Arrival: New York
Line: 40
Microfilm: M237
List: 1665
Port Arrival State: New York
Port Arrival Country: United States

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Van Ham Family Of Antwerp (1830's).

Graham Tate — 5 Sep 2002 11:24:44 GMT

Am interested in speaking to anyone who may have information on the Van Ham family of Antwerp in the 1840's or earlier. In particular a Andres Van Ham (Mariner) born I think in 1835 in Antwerp he moved to Boston England where he married a Sarah ? and had 6 children (one of whom Minnie Van Ham (born 1860) is my Great Grand mother). Does anyone know of this family ? or does anyone know of any records / archives that i may search etc. to obtain the information.

Regards

Graham Tate

Cornelius Franciscus DHOOGE, of Boukhoute

patmontero25 — 27 Dec 2006 5:37:53 GMT

Cornelius Franciscus DHOOGE, of Boukhoute, occupation handworker, married Emilia Ghislanien DESWYF. They had the following children, born in Boukhoute:
Petrus, born 24 Mar 1864
Emilanus, born 29 Jul 1869
Dominais, born 18 Jun 1860

Any further information and/or any research suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Patricia Montero Dehooge
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

C. Vandermeulen HL>Bel>NJ USA

patmontero25 — 27 Dec 2006 5:37:08 GMT

C. Vandermeulen
Arrived in New York, USA 25 Apr 1881
Age 24
Port of departure Antwerp, Belgium
Place of origin Holland
Ethnicity Dutch
Ship Nederland
Line 5
List 466

His brother, John was born 1862 in Het Bildt, Friesland, Holland. He married Paulina Dhooge circa 1885. Paulina was born Apr 1865 in Boukhoute, Antwerp, Belgium and died after 1930 in the USA.

Any further information and/or any research suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Patricia Montero Dehooge
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Maria Theresia VAN DIJCKE Belgium>NJ USA

patmontero25 — 27 Dec 2006 5:36:16 GMT

Maria Theresia VAN DIJCKE married Johannes Franciscus DHOOGE, born Feb 1836 Boukhoute, Antwerp, Belgium. Maria died prior to 1910. John, a Catholic, died between 1910-20 in Little Falls, Passaic, New Jersey, USA.

They had the following children, all born in Boukhoute:

Paulina, born 18 Apr 1865; died after 1930 in the USA
Johannes B., born Apr 1869; died 26 Oct 1933 in Little Falls, Passaic, New Jersey, USA.
Julia, born 1877; married Charles VAN HAELST; died 30 Jan 1935 in Little Falls, Passaic, New Jersey, USA.

Any further information and/or any research suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Patricia Montero Dehooge
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Alphonse Gadenne

Nick Gadenne — 2 Dec 2006 11:11:27 GMT

Hi, I am looking for any information on my great, great grandfather Alphonse Gadenne. He was born in Lille in 1824. In May 1850 he married Lucy O'brien in Marylebone London. Their first 2 children were born in Paris--- Alphonse in 1853 and Marie in 1855. The third child Esther Lucy was born in London in 1866. His occupation was Journeyman Tailor. He died in London in 1874. Alphonse, the son, became a Goldsmith and settled in London. Marie was a milliner and Esther Lucy married Phillippe Duglon.

Descendants of John Neetesonne

s4veg — 21 May 2006 12:54:10 GMT

This is my great great great grandfather who came from Antewerp to Plymouth in the 1830's. He was a seaman. Can anyone help me link in with the Belgian family. My maiden name was Neetesonne

Jan Crokaert from Belgium

Ladykattt — 15 Jan 2006 6:36:35 GMT

I am looking for information on Jan [Jean] Baptiste Crokaert he was born May 11, 1921. His mother was Anna Paeschhiuja[?] at Limburg Str 73, Antwerp, Belgium. He past away in the United States of America in 1988. I know he had a sister Maria Crokaert. If you know where I may be able to find any information, or if you have any information please contact me.

thank you,
Maria Head

Van der Spiegel in Antwerp or Temse

addlened — 2 Nov 2006 10:09:58 GMT

I am trying to trace my Belgian ancesters. My great grandparents came to England in the early 1900's and settled in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Their names were Remi van der spiegel and Maria Magdalena van der Spiegel. If anyone has any information especially Maria's maiden name please get in contact.

David Van der Spiegel

In Memory of Frank Van der Auwera

KUPAN — 28 Oct 2006 8:32:32 GMT

From Hungary/General Forum:
"Kupan family
Author: Frank Van der Auwera Date: 18 Mar 2001
Surnames: Kupan
I am looking for information about my ancestors, the Kupan-Erdely family which has lived near Cluj up to the 18th century, then moved to Germany and later to Belgium.
The family was apparanted to the families Von Griecheim and Falenemes
Any information would be most welcome
kind regards,
Frank Van der Auwera"

Dear All,
Years ago lost contact with Frank, his his email and website was gone. I wouldn't even dream, that to a kind, gentle soul with a new family something so untimely would happen. Perhaps gone on a nature sabbatical, I thought. Now I see it was 4 years ago but seems just a blink.

Our common interest, searching for the Kupan families from Transylvania, wasn't progressing, but wasn't worried or hurried, I know it was going to happen in time, after the political situation improves. Finally it did and got results, so I searched the net for Frank hoping to find his updated beatiful website and share the good news, that found the Kupan connection in the city of Dees he was searching for.

Instead of his website, with great sadness I found the University of Antwerp anouncement in Memory of Frank Van der Auwera: http://www.vvbad.be/files/348-personalia.pdf
I don't know Dutch, so may ask someone to translate for me the end of the first sentence, what seems to be the cause of death.
Thank you very much.

In case the family interested in continue his reseach, I have his notes about the Subject families and the Kupan family Transylvania connections, and gladly would provide copies for them.

With kind Regards,
Joseph L. Kupan (not a professional genealogist)
California

Uland, Coyle, Umlandt, Oldenburg

Sherrie_Blackman — 15 Oct 2006 5:11:07 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm researching the following family in Belgium...

Julius Christian ULAND married Henrietta Elizabeth Fransisco COYLE abt 1885, possibly in Germany or Belgium.

Julius & Henrietta ULAND had two children that I know of:

1. William Peter Uland - Jun 1886 Antwerp, Belgium
2. Frances Uland (female) - c.1888

William P Uland settled in Australia.

Frances (a nurse) last heard of during WW2 in Germany c.1916

I also have a Rebecca UMLANDT nee Oldenburg. I believe she is William & Frances Uland's Grandmother.

I have no idea where my Rebecca OLDENBURG was born or where she died, though I do have a photo of her grave.

Rebecca Umlandt nee Oldenburg
born: 14 Sep 1840
died: 13 Mar 1916

Sherrie.
http://www.silkweb.com.au/

Pilkington - marriage in Antwerp area?

Lisa White — 10 Oct 2006 12:58:51 GMT

Looking for marriage of my great grandparents – Leonard Pilkington (an architect) married a lady called Maria Ludovica surname unknown sometime before 1886/7. Can anyone check records for me in the Antwerp area and also for the birth of my grandfather Emile Pilkington born 1886/87.

JOHN HILGERT & FAMILY ANTWERP BELGUIM 1840 - 1850

MICHELE MOLINA — 19 Sep 2006 10:00:23 GMT

Am searching for information on my Great Great Great Grandparents;

John Hilgert was born in Belguim 1820 - 1830. Married Mary Lunfeaugh born in France. Had the following children Joseph born December 6 1850 in Antwerp.

Also had John Hilgert, Michael Hilgert, Nicholas Hilgert and Mary Hilgert. Do not have all thier dates of birth.

John and Mary's children all came to the United States about 1870. Want to know if the parents came with them??? Or did they stay in Antwerp.

Anyone that can provide any information on these people please contact me at;
Shellyhilgert@yahoo.com

cellena villian

sjemplit — 17 Sep 2006 3:57:06 GMT

I am looking for any information about the name or family of Villian. Cellena was my great grand mother who married Ernest Emplit somewhere in Belgium. Any leads as to where or how to search for this branch of the family would be a big help, thank you.

tracing van hoof

Vivienne Jones — 10 Sep 2006 8:17:48 GMT

I'd like to trace my great grandmother - Annie Elizabeth Van Hoof - who was born Antwerp c.1863 and was married sometime to Robert Payne.
She died in Cardiff in Wales UK in 1946, where she spent most of her married life.
Any help and assistance would be much appreciated as we are planning to visit Antwerp during week beginning 25th September.

Joanna Abeele born Antwerpen 1807/08: how do I get details please?

stephen12383 — 26 Aug 2006 4:55:40 GMT

I'm new to Belgian genealogie: can anyone please tell me how/where I can get hold of details or a copy of a birth or baptism certificate for Antwerpen in 1807 or 1808. I'm looking for Joanna Abeele - she married Johannes Wilhelmus Schmelzer and died 31 Aug 1849 in Vlissingen NL.

Cueppens Family. Antwerp.

anitajon165 — 15 Aug 2006 3:17:48 GMT

My grandfather Charles Ceuppens was born in Antwerp in 1907. He died at sea during the second world war 1942. I am trying to find any family history from this side of the family. His father, my great-grandfather, emmigrated to England from about 1912 on. His name was Andreas (Andre) Ceuppens whose father was called Peter. Andre's first marriage was to a Clementine (Charles' mother). Andre moved to England after her death and married a Hilda Whitfield in 1921. He died in 1945 aged 65. This is about all I know about Andre. If any one has any connections I would be interested to hear from them. Does anyone know about obtaining BMD records from Belgium?

VanWyen Family Info

Evanwyen — 7 Aug 2006 1:01:39 GMT

Looking for information regarding my husband's great great grandfather George van Wyen b.1835 and his wife, Adrianna Fisser b.1836. I believe George (Joost?) was born in Bruinisse the Netherlands to Maartje(Margje) Mulder or Muller b.1800 in Oosterland and Willem van Wijen (also van Wijjen and Weijen) b.1795 in Alblasserdam. Luckily, I have found records of Maartje and of George's siblings indicating births, marriages, emmigration to U.S and eventual settlement in West Sayville, N.Y. However, I have found nothing "official" on George himself. We knew that his son, Rulof was born in in 1871 in Antwerp where George was rigging ships. We thought that he was the only child born there "on the way to the U.S." but the 1880 census in W. Sayille indicates that Rulof was actually the 4th of their children to be born in Antwerpen indicating a longer stay! The others were Wilhelmena b.1864, Mary 1862 and Cornelia 1870 (These particular dates are approximate using census information.) I am looking for any records regarding their stay in Belgium, particularly one that can verify the name of George's PARENTS and perhaps record of his emmigration in 1873. Thanks for any assistance!

Help with Antwerp Research Please

Badpups — 31 Jul 2006 8:01:53 GMT

I've just found out that my great grandmother may have moved to Antwerp around the early 1920s and probably died there. I'd like to establish whether this is the case and, if so, find out more. However, I have no idea where to start my search!

She was born Margaret Jane Speck in Sunderland, England in 1864 and spent most of her childhood in West Hartlepool. She had a son, George Lee Wooley Speck in 1884 and then in 1887 married Robert William Gunson and had 6 more children. She was also known as "Marguerite Constance" and as "Madge". Sometime around 1903-5 they separated and I believe that she lived with an actor called Philip Gordon. Her children went to live with their maternal and paternal grandparents and may have had little contact with their mother after this.

I have heard that she may have gone to live with her first son, George, in Antwerp in the late 1910s or early 1920s but have no proof of this. Apparently he was chief engineer on board the Empress of Britain.

George Lee Wooley Speck married Adelaide Atkinson in Hartlepool in 1911 and they had a daughter, Mary Gordon Speck, in 1912. After 1912 I have found no record of them so it could be that they moved at this point.

Sorry that this message is so detailed but hopefully somebody can point me in the right direction to start my research!

Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Jack Mckechnie : Radio Antwerp

Ronald John Saunders — 8 Jul 2006 2:37:56 GMT

Trying to find more contact details/archive location for Radio Antwerp as my wife's half-uncle Jack Mckechnie (Hedley Ward Trio) was a band leader broadcasting probably jazz during World War2
Thanking you in anticipation for any help.
Ronald John Saunders

Belgium Beer

beverlyhall64 — 24 Jun 2006 1:08:16 GMT

Take heed. Belgium beer can be a lot more potent than the beer you buy in the U.S. I was never a beer person, but it is served everywhere in Belgium and really better than warm tea or coke (no ice unless asked for). One glass in the big square in Antwerp and I had to be very cautious when walking, almost like I had on bifocals for the first time.

looking for Saintenoy heritage

Diane — 6 Jun 2006 12:47:01 GMT

My family seems to be the only Saintenoy's in the United States. I have traced my family back to the time they arrived here in the united states, but can find nothing further. Pierre (Peter) Saintenoy born: May 1850 in France and Clarrise (Clara) Saintenoy. born May 1850 in Belguim. I have been searching for years....please help!!

Forsman family - 1905 to Brooklyn,NY

stacy999999 — 18 Sep 2002 5:52:25 GMT

Looking for any information on Hjalmar Forsman and Jeannette Vandenberg Forsman and their children Matilda. who traveled from Antwerp, Belgium to Ellis Island. thanks
stacy999999@yahoo.com. http://www.geocities.com/stacy999999

Depater, Charles Antwerp - Philadelphia, PA

ls046 — 22 May 2006 12:02:40 GMT

Looking for information about Charles Depater, born 7 March 1897 in Philadelphia, PA. Father was born in Antwerp. On Charles WWI Draft Registration form, he lists nearest relative as Peter DePater of New Haven, CT. Possibly Peter was his father or brother.

A Charles and Sarah (Hart) DePater had a son Alfred (now elderly). Alfred was raise by an aunt and uncle and would like to know what became of his parents.

DHOOGE Joannes Bernardus ws born on 10 Dec 1807 in Ertvelde, Belgium. His occupation was “winkelier”. His father was Jacques DHOOGE and Mary Jacqueline MATTHYS. He died in Ertvelde. His spouse was Marie Therese DOBBELAERE. She was born in 1815 in Ertvelde

patmontero25 — 12 May 2006 3:14:53 GMT

DHOOGE Joannes Bernardus ws born on 10 Dec 1807 in Ertvelde, Belgium. His occupation was “winkelier”. His father was Jacques DHOOGE and Mary Jacqueline MATTHYS. He died in Ertvelde. His spouse was Marie Therese DOBBELAERE. She was born in 1815 in Ertvelde and died 7 Jun 1854 in Ertvelde. Her parents were Jean Francois DOBBELAERE and and Joanne Marie WIJNSBERGE.
Any further information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Patricia DeHooge Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Zoek echtpaar J.P.Haagen en A.G. de Vaan, tr.1845 in Breda

Jet Haagen — 9 May 2006 12:32:22 GMT

Wie heeft tips of informatie over het echtpaar Johannes Philippus Haagen [geb.1817] en Anthonia Geertruida de Vaan?

Zij lijken na hun huwelijk van de aardbodem verdwenen!

Zij trouwden op 29 december 1845 in Breda, nadat zij op zondag 16 november 1845 in Breda in ondertrouw zijn gegaan.
Hij was Hoornblazer, bij het zevende Regiment Infanterie in Garnizoen te Breda (Laatselijk gedurende meer dan zes maanden garizoen gehouden hebbende te Vlissingen, geboren te Mons, oud ruim 28 jaren, jongman, meerderjarig zoon van wijlen Jacobus Johannes Haagen en van wijle Juliana Hendrika Brouwer.)
Bij het huwelijk waren de volgende getuigen aanwezig: Rozema, Harm (geb. ±1811), van Wijke, Bernardus (geb. ±1813), Brussel, Daniel Jan (geb. ±1813) en Overeem, Dirk Cornelis (geb. ±1813).
Beroep getuigen; Allen Hoornblazer bij het Zevende Regiment Infanterie in garnizoen te Breda.

Johannes Philippus ondertekend de akte met J.P. Hagen(s)

Zij is geboren op maandag 3 mei 1813 in Amsterdam, dochter van de Vaan, Johannes en Raaben, Maria Magtilda.
Zijn ouders en jongere broers keren terug naar Amsterdam, waar de familie oorspronkelijk vandaan kwam.

Elke tip is zeer welkom!

BVD
Jet Haagen

DEHOOGES 1590 Mechelen

patmontero25 — 7 May 2006 10:10:46 GMT

DEHOOGE Johannes was born circa 1590 in Mechelen Belgium. His parents were Jan DEHOOGE, born 1580 Holland and Catharina DE DIALJERE, born Holland. Johannes married Maria TIJON, who was born 1569 Antwerp Belgium. They were married on 21 Mar 1607.

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Patricia DeHooge Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Van Tichelt & Mussels Family

AnnaClarkson — 4 Sep 2006 6:19:50 GMT

I would love to get in touch with living van Tichelt & Mussels family members in Antwerp. I have been to Antwerp twice and absolutely love it. The family lived very close to the Central Train station in Antwerp. Two of thevan Tichelt children immigrated to the U.S. in the 1930s.

Schuermans

maureenturner1 — 20 Feb 2005 11:55:29 GMT

I am trying to find relatives of mine. My Aunt married Ludovicus Petrus Schuermans, in England, in 1916. They then moved back to Belgium. My father always told me that I had cousins in Belgium. He said their names were Pierre, Conisca and Francesca. Ludovicus was born about 1898. From the wedding certificate I can see that his Father was called Louie Jean Baptist Schuermans. My Aunt's name was Louisa Margaret Schuermans (nee Bryant). She was also born in 1898.

I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Maureen Turner

VAN HOLGT Julia born 1868

patmontero25 — 1 Mar 2006 1:43:19 GMT

VAN HOLGT Charles was born in 1860 Holland and emigrated to the USA in 1875. His wife, Julia, was born in 1868 Belgium and emigrated to the USA in 1883. They married in 1890 in the USA. Their children: Mary, born 1891 NJ and Joseph, born 1893 NJ. They were living in Little Falls in 1920. Any further information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica

VAN HASLET Hanorine born 1882

patmontero25 — 1 Mar 2006 1:41:34 GMT

VAN HASLET Prosfer was born in 1878 Holland. He married Hanorine who was born in 1882 Belgium. They married in 1903. Their son, Modest, was born in 1903 New Jersey. They lived in Little Falls according to the 1920 Census.Any further information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica

DEHOOGE Paulina born April 1869

patmontero25 — 1 Mar 2006 1:40:25 GMT

VANDERMUELLEN Frank was born in 1869 Holland. According to the 1920 census for Passaic County, Little Falls, New Jersey, USA, he was unmarried and owned his home in Little Falls.He emigrated from Holland to the USA in 1901. He became a citizen in 1912. His parents, VANDERMUELLEN Barney, born 1843 Holland and Eva, born 1844 Holland, both emigrated to the USA in 1901 were living with Frank in 1920. VANDERMUELLEN John, born 1864 Holland emigratd to the USA in 1880. He married DEHOOGE Paulina, born Apr 1869 Belgium in the USA in 1885. Their children: Eva, Mary and Harry were not living in the house in 1920 but are found in the 1910 census so they might have married during this 10 year span.VANDERMUELLEN Garry, born 1826 Holland, marital status is widow and emigrated to the USA in 1880,was living with his son in Little Falls in 1920.They were all Catholic parishioners of Holy Angels RC Church in Little Falls.Any further information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Ras-de Wilde of Antwerpen

JASnyder — 7 Oct 2006 12:55:10 GMT

I am looking for more information on the families of Jurgen Ras and Maria de Wilde, no dates. They had a son named Carolus Ras born 11-19-1825 in Antwerpen, Belgium and died 8-13-1920 in Breskens, Netherlands. He married Cornelia Pikan (b. 1822 Breskens - 1898 Breskens). Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

How may I thank WESTON Hedy?

patmontero25 — 17 Nov 2006 2:31:37 GMT

Hedy WESTON very kindly sent me some census information on my DEHOOGE ancestors. How may I contact her to thank her for her kindness?Thank you.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica

Charles VAN PRICE mystery

uncleonearm — 22 Feb 2006 2:16:39 GMT

I am researching a mystery. This is the story as told by my grandmother.

Charles Van Price was born in the mid 1800s. He came to the U.S. in 1874, and went to Dousman, Wisconsin. He worked for Mr. Dousman, later moved to Little Chute, Wisconsin, then to Phlox, Wisconsin in 1887. Tragedy struck however, because he, my great grandfather, decided to see Holland again. He sold his land earlier, and was now one of the wealthiest men in that part of the state. While staying with his daughter, Effie, in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1922, he went grocery shopping for her and was not seen again. His daughter found he had withdrawn all his savings (a very sizeable amount) and left for Europe. They traced him to Antwerp, Belgium — then all trace was gone. He was never heard from again. After investigating, it was assumed that he returned to Holland from Milwaukee.

Charles is originally from the Zeeland area of the Netherlands and his last name was written as VAN PARIJS in the old Dutch records. If anyone can help me find his final destination, possibly using cemetery records, etc. I assume he went back to Zeeland, but the only "record" is him in Antwerp. You can get more detailed info on Charles at my family tree website - http://www.zalewskifamily.net/family/individual.php?pid=I031...

Any leads, tips or helpful information would be greatly appeciated. Thanks in advance!

1898 ships' registrys to U.S.

BeverlyHall66 — 19 Feb 2006 5:30:01 GMT

I am trying to locate my grandmother's passage to the U.S. in the 1st half of 1898. She was from Ghent. Is Antwerp the only port from which ships sailed from? Her name was Julia Alice Waelkens. She may have been traveling with her mother, Sylvia van der Pierre Waelkens. Another relative, Omer Valentine, also arrived in 1898. I believe they arrived at the port of Wilmington, NC but can find no records of their arrival. Any help would be appreciated.

Looking for ROMBOUTS (Loenhout, Belgium)before 1550

Ben Rombouts — 31 Jul 2001 10:59:33 GMT

Looking for the ancestors of Gualterus Rombouts who lived around 1550 at Loenhout Belgium

Looking for British family Members in Antwerp

Eileen — 29 Dec 2005 10:10:15 GMT

I have discovered that some members of my fathers's family were born in Antwerp in the 1870s and the 1880s.

The twist is that they were born to British citizens, Henry Liddell Mabb, sr. and Eleanor Mabb.

The two children that I have names and dates handy for are:

Mabb, Louis Albert - 20 July 1883

Mabb, Herbert William - 1 November 1879

There were other sibling born in Antwerp as well.

These two men had older siblings that were born and christened in Hull, England.

The oldest son, Henry Liddell Mabb jr. attended the college d'Athene? in Belgium.

I have been told that the family were either piano makers or cabinet makers.

Why would they be travelling back and forth from England to Belgium in the 1870/80s?

Was there a large British population in Belgium at the time, and why?

What would have been the historical/economical situation that would make a family pull up roots and end up near Winnipeg, Manitoba.(Brrrh).

I have been told that my great grandmother, Beatrice Annie Mabb, at the age of about 11 or 12, came up to the Winnipeg area by Red River oxcart fron St Paul, Minnesota with her family to homestead.
The family emigrated to North America in 1887.

I do not know what port they left from, the name of the ship, or the port they disembarqued at.

I do not know how they got from the East to St. Paul. I am assuming by train.

If any one could help me out with information, I would greatly apprecate it.

Eileen Kellner

brogan

proffitt70 — 11 Jan 2006 12:29:40 GMT

looking for a death certificate or newspaper article re: John Jacob Brogan born 1800, died in 1849, was a carpenter. He was married to a Katherine and had four children. Thank You!!

Kerckhove/DeVaere

aloha2410 — 28 Nov 2004 8:32:28 GMT

Trying to find who the parents of Virginia Kerckhove or Kerkove, Emma, Lydia and Charles. They were born in Antwerp.

Moens-Brandt, Mortsel

Aldo10 — 31 Dec 2005 4:31:01 GMT

Moens-Brandt, Antwerpsche straat 37, Mortsel, postcards mailed to a Canadian soldier came from the Moens.

Seeking Violet, Violett, Violette Ancestors & Kin

GaryViolette99 — 21 Dec 2005 4:58:25 GMT

My family lore includes a distant ancestor, silversmith or goldsmith, named Thomas Violet who was born in Antwerp. I am seeking any information related to this surname and similar spelling derivatives, past and present.

Kuylen Family of Antwerp- Hannuth family

Dawn Anderson — 22 Nov 2005 7:46:20 GMT

Hello,
Trying to obtain information on the Kuylen family of Antwerp. My great-great grandfather Carlos( Karlos, Karolus, Carolus) Kuylen was born in Antwerp in the early 1800's. Possibly around 1820. His sister Amilia Kuylen ( Aemilia, Emilie, Amelia) was born either 1827 or 1828. His wife Eliza Hannuth was born 1834 but I am not sure she was born in Antwerp, might have been a neighboring area. Can someone help me find records of their birth or direct me where to look. Thanks Dawn

josephus lammens

patmontero25 — 17 Nov 2006 2:31:37 GMT

I am searching for the name of the spouse and children of my ancestor, Josephus Lammens b. 27 Aug 1847 in Stekene. Thank you very much.

leonie lammens

patmontero25 — 17 Nov 2006 2:31:37 GMT

I am searching for information on my ancestor, Leonie DeHooge nee. Lammens.She emigrated to the USA on 8 Apr 1896 and resided in New Jersey. Thank you.

Victor Dumonceau/Gaby Raemakers

Lynne Wilson — 22 Oct 2005 4:21:36 GMT

Looking for any information on Victor Dumonceau or Gaby Raemakers

Stekene (B).

Chr. Jacobs — 5 Oct 2005 6:17:44 GMT

Gezocht; genealoog in de buurt van het Belgische Stekene. (Gent - Antwerpen).

Groetjes,

Chris

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e-mail : chr.jacobs@hetnet.nl
E-fax: +31 (0) 84 725 5313 (FAX only!)

Speck Gunson family

Tessa Readman — 30 Aug 2005 2:05:52 GMT

I'm trying to trace my great grandmother and her eldest son, my grandmother's half brother, who I believe moved from the UK to Antwerp sometime after 1912.

The son's name was George Lee Wooley Speck and he was born in West Hartlepool on 4 Dec 1884. In 1911 he married Adelaide Atkinson and they had a daughter, Mary, born in 1912. I can find no record of them after this date but a distant relative has heard a rumour that he was an engineer on the SS Great Britain and settled in Antwerp, possibly in the 1920s.
My great grandmother was born Margaret Jane Speck and married Robert William Gunson in 1887. They separated around 1904 and she may have ended up living with her son, George, in Antwerp. I have found no record of her death in the UK so she possibly died abroad. My grandmother unfortunately lost contact with all of her family.

I have no idea how to research records in Belgium so if anybody has any ideas I would be very grateful.

John B. DeHooge b. 1869

patmontero25 — 29 Aug 2005 8:15:29 GMT

I am searching for information on my great grandfather, John B. DeHooge b. Antwerp 1869 d. New Jersey USA 1933. Wife's name was Leonie Lammens b. 1875 France. Thank you.

Anita Claassens

Hubert Ayles — 28 Aug 2005 3:49:57 GMT

I am trying to locate Anita Claassens who would have been about 5 years old. in 1945. She had her picture taken with my father who was in the canadian army serving in Antwerp during the second world war. Her family befriended my father and I was interested to learn what happened to her

Looking for any Verheyden/ Verhayden or Roeill (Roll) family

Lianne13 — 31 Aug 2005 4:13:02 GMT

My grandfather was Gerard/Jerard Verheyden born April 3 1904 in Antwerp, Belgium died August 30 1980 in New York USA. His father was Gerard L Verheyden Sr born-1861Belgium died 1933 Belgium, Mother: Marion C Layen born July 1863 Belgium died May 1933 Belgium

My grandfather Gerard Jr had 3 brothers Richard (died from TB in Belgium), Henry (died in Belgium) & Arthur. Had 1 sister Helene who lived and married in Belgium, no kids. Henry worked on the tugs with Gerard and Henry married a woman named Eugenia who had a son named Henry & daughters Mina (Wilhamina)& Nina (Eugina) . I would like to contact my cousins who are said to be in Belgium. Fred Roeill (Roll) also worked on the tugs.

Gerard married Lena Roeill July 28 1927 in New York USA, Fred's sister. Gerard & Lena had 13 kids named Marie, Anna, Gerard (sonny), Joyce, Robert (bob), Louis (Hermie), Joanna, Harriet
Helena (died age 3), Theresa (died as infant) , Robert (my father, adoped by Lenas sister Marion Roeill & her husband Howard Carl), Richard, & Frederick (unknown if died or was adopted) all born in New York.

Of you know any of these people please contact me I'd like to get to know living relatives in Belgium and go farther back in my tree, thanks.

Roeill Family

Debbie Knowles — 27 Aug 2005 4:14:09 GMT

Yes, this is the Roeill family. I am also a granddaughter of Ernest Roeill. My father is Ernest F. Roeill. Ernest Roeill married Margaret Curtis. They had 3 children Ernest, Joan and Richard. As the first grandchild, I remember Herman and Margaret-my great grand parents. They lived with Aunt Bobbie - Pauline in Oceanside. When Herman died Margaret moved in with Aunt Sadie. This is very interestestin.

eduard baert antwerpbelgium

linda kirkham — 11 Aug 2005 10:21:45 GMT

eduard baert
born 1905 antwerp
died 21st august 1995
spouse bertha baetens
born 22nd febuary 1903
died18th october 1992
married 23rd january antwerp belgium
any other information gratelly recieved any children and names where abouts eduard baert is buried
my god father has ms and he is seeking information on his father
my god father was born in liverpool uk and his biological mother told him his father is eduard baert antwerp belgium and we know this to be true as he has his birth certificate also his adoption certificate
why he has a adoption certificat is when his mum had him to edaurd baert she only seen him later on when he visited her with presents for my godfather and he told her he was a ships bosen on the elderdemste ship antwerp belgium
my godfathers mother married some one else in liverpool and her new husband and her had to adopt godfather alltho it was his biological mother any information on eduard baert or any of relatives from antwerp belgium would be welcomed to correspond with my godfather as he would like to know if he has any brothers or sisters and also if ms is heredited in there family

charles verlinden

caroljeff_1 — 2 Aug 2005 2:52:39 GMT

my greatgrandfather was born in duffel in belgium in 1874 his name was charles verlinden he came to england and married hannah maria tierney . any information on his life before 1900 would be appreciated