Hello Joan,

This is terrific information that I haven't come across before. It is definitely my great grandfather. I haven't come found details of his brothers and sisters before, nor of his parents. So you've given me a whole new generation! I would be very grateful for any other information you might have on him or his wife - and anyone before them as well.

I'd be fascinated to know how you came across this information. I haven't really searched that hard, but 20 years ago when I was in Holland I cross examined my elderly aunt, who could go no further back than Hermanus himself - she had nothing on his parents or siblings. (She did, though, tell me that he was a builder who died falling from a ladder.)

Are you or someone you know a descendant?

Thanks again for the information. Please email me if you have any more you can tell me.

BURT BOSMA