Bosma - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Bosma, Ruard (son Gert, Geert or George)

carlsonjm — 2009-09-10 14:02:08Z

I can help you with Ruurd's line as well. Why don't you contact me at carlsonjm@hotmail.com
Joan

Bosma, Ruard (son Gert, Geert or George)

monjcj00 — 2009-09-09 20:41:15Z

I am looking for any information on Ruard Bosma. I believe that he was my great grandfather, but can find very little information about him. I do know that his first wife (??) died and he then married a woman named Sadie.

Albert Bosma Born 1882

wartrekakitas — 2009-01-25 04:12:57Z

Hi. I am searching for information on and Albert Bosma born March 27, 1882. Married to Johanna Heyen. His Father was Herman Bosma born July 4, 1842 in Germany he married Aldertja Koop. If anyone has any info pertaining to this branch, please let me know! Thanks!

Re: Bosma, Harman

gregatkinson179 — 2008-05-18 21:46:25Z

I am doing the genealogy for a cousin (surname Bosma) who is descended from Walle Bosma. A copy would be greatly appreciated. The 1920 census for MA indicates that perhaps more than two brothers emigrated to MA. Perhaps sisters as well.

I have been able to go back pretty far on GenLias for him. Would you be interested in this info?

Re: Bosma - NJ

dabosma — 2007-11-14 18:42:13Z

Check also for Friesan name for George....Geert

Re: Bosma

adamsonrd — 2007-10-23 03:38:24Z

My wife just corrected me. My father-in-law's mother was married to Andrew, they divorced when he was young. She is still alive and is 92 years old. My father-in-law did not meet his father, but met one of his sons.

Rick & Kelly Adamson

Re: Bosma

adamsonrd — 2007-10-23 03:33:59Z

I believe they are related. The Bosma family would be my wifes grandparents. Her father Gary Guffey is still alive and met his father. His mother and father were never married, and he took his step-fathers name of Guffey. The elder Bosma died a few years back and was a retired police sergeant in Bothel Washington which is in King County (Seattle). There are numerous Bosmas still living in the area. If you can provide more information, I'll check with my father-in-law to confirm.

Thanks,
Rick Adamson
adamsonrd@msn.com

Re: Bosma

rasmoms — 2007-10-22 04:41:13Z

I have received a letter from Holland asking for information about the whereabouts of Sybe Bosma, born 12/20/1887. I located him via the Ellis Island records, first in Rochester, NY, and then he moved to King Washington where he(Sam) and his wife Lena(Schurer) had three children, according to the 1930 US Census. The oldest son was named Andrew, born in New York and died in King, Marysville, Washington on 12/13/1986.

Do you think that is the Andrew Bosma that you are related to?

Re: John Bosma, 1891 emigrant

jjdwm — 2007-08-27 18:10:56Z

Johannes Bosma from Leens, Groningen, does seem like the best match from the emigrant records. Their children's names are Delia, Alice, Josie, Raymond, Alga/Allie?, Alberta, Jennie, and Catherine. They don't seem like Frisian names, so I don't think he is related to George Bosma. I'm not directly related, but am working on the different Bosma families to add them to my compilation of Dutch Immigrant Families of Northern New Jersey.

Re: John Bosma, 1891 emigrant

carlsonjm — 2007-08-27 16:05:36Z

I don't know for sure if this emigration is your John Bosma, but it looks like a good possibility:

Bosma, Johannes
Year: 1891
Municipality: Leens [Groningen]
Age: 23
Religion: Nederland hervormde (Netherlands reformed)
Occupation: Boerenknecht [farmhand]
Social Class: Mingegoeden - less well-to-do or middling
Head Tax: Not assessed
Head Tax Rate: None
Women in Household: 0
Children in Household: 0
Servants in Household: 0
Number in Household: 1
Reason for Emmigrating: Economic improvement
Destination: N. America

What were the names of his children? Was George his brother? How are you related to them?

Bosma - NJ

jjdwm — 2007-08-24 14:42:58Z

Currently looking for information on the Dutch origins of John and Martha Bosma (both born ca. 1868 in Holland; John immigrated ca. 1891; Martha immigrated ca. 1893). They lived in Saddle River Township and Fair Lawn.

Also researching the Frisian Bosma family of George and Bessie Bosma who lived in Prospect Park, NJ (George immigrated ca. 1910; Bessie ca. 1902).

Boersma in Holland

MConaghan77 — 2007-06-24 06:53:29Z

Hello I am looking for info on a Renus BOERSMA born abt.1920s he married my great Aunt Carolina (Lien) MELCZAREK. If anyone has a connection to them please contact me.
Thank you,
Michelle (Australia)

Bosma, Harman

dabosma — 2006-03-20 21:23:29Z

Have copy of Birth Certificate. He immigrated to Massachusetts with his brother Walle. Trying to locate descendants who would value copy.

Re: Bosma connection?

metawendelaar — 2004-09-15 20:37:58Z

Do you have some more information for me about your grandmother Geziena Wendelaar, - birth, -parents,- etc

Re: bosma, jacob

2004-08-01 03:23:38Z

Jacob Kornelius Andreae is my Great-Great-Grandfather also. Have fairly complete genealogy for Andreae and Boschma (Bosma) families.

Re: Jacob Andreae (b. ~1779), widower of Marchien Boschma

2004-04-19 16:12:06Z

Helen, did you ever see this remarriage of Jacob Andreae?

Source Civil register - Marriage
Archive location Groninger Archieven
General Municipality: Leek
Type of record: Huwelijksakte
Record number: 7
Registration date: 03-03-1839
Bridegroom Jacob Andreae
Place of birth: Zuidlaren
Bride Klaassien Blik
Place of birth: Burgercompagnie, gem Veendam
Father bridegroom Cornelius Hajo Andreae
Mother bridegroom Willemtje Bosma
Father bride Aaldrik Klaassens Blik
Mother bride Jetske Koops
Additional information bruidegom 60 jaar; bruid 53 jaar; weduwnaar van Marchien Boschma

Re: Hinderikus Schenkel m. Wilhelmina Bosma, 1879, Zuidbroek, Groningen, NL

2004-04-19 16:01:13Z

I didn't read all the responses to your query. Did anyone send you this marriage certificate?

Source Civil register - Marriage
Archive location Groninger Archieven
General Municipality: Zuidbroek
Type of record: Huwelijksakte
Record number: 21
Registration date: 20-11-1879
Bridegroom Hinderikus Schenkel
Place of birth: Meeden
Bride Wilhelmina Florentina Bosma
Place of birth: Zuidbroek
Father bridegroom Meinardus Hinderikus Schenkel
Mother bridegroom Doetje Jans Bodde
Father bride Jan Jans Bosma
Mother bride Annechien Babtist
Additional information bruidegom 24 jaar; bruid 18 jaar

Re: Kornelius Bosma

2004-04-18 14:11:07Z

Hi. Henry yes you very well could be. I am looking for information such as his parents and sibblings names. My email address is vanaukenprincess@yahoo.com

Re: Bosma family in Friesland

2001-11-01 05:38:22Z

Very nice to hear back from you and nice to know that I am not the only beginner! Well, I was given a book on the Boschma Family from a very nice gentleman in the US and it traces back quite some way (1700's) and the name Bosma is right throughout the book! Maybe we are more closely related than we realise hey? Anyway would appreciate any information that you might have and I am happy to answer any questions you might have for me as well. Thanks for any help...... Michelle

Re: Bosma family in Friesland

2001-10-31 22:22:18Z

Hi Michelle,
From what I've been finding out, Bosma is a very common name in that part of Holland (Friesland). Boschma, because of the 'ma' at the end, is probably also from Friesland, though if there's any connection between the two names, I don't know. It so, if probably goes back a long way. There are bundles of Dutch names that are very similar - Bosman, Boersma and so on. I've been getting some interesting feedback on the Bosma name. It might not be of much interst to you, but I'll dig it out and send it on if you want. If you've only just started looking up your family name (I'm very new to it too) try some of the Dutch sites or do a search for words like 'staamboom' (Dutch for family tree, loosely) to get started. Happy hunting. Burt Bosma

Re: Bosma family in Friesland

2001-10-31 04:15:47Z

Burt

My name is Michelle and my maiden name is Boschma. I have just begun to look into our family tree and noticed that Bosma and Boschma could be possibly be related families? I am in Brisbane Australia and keen to find out any information. Maybe we will have something to help each other with......maybe not. Happy searching.....

Michelle

Re: Bosma Family from Friesland

2001-08-18 05:07:09Z

Hello Gabriele,

My Grandfather (Theodorus, born 1890) had a brother Willem, so it is possible there is a connection. But, of course, Bosma is a common name in Friesland, and Willem is very common all over Holland. I've been tryin to trace them, but haven't had much luck. Do you have any other details? My Grandfather was born in the town of Frederiksoord, and his father was born in Steggerda. But that's all I know.

(Actually, your English was quite good.)

Burt Bosma

Catherina Anna Bosma

2001-05-18 20:41:05Z

Hello Annette,
Thank you for listing the details on Catherina and Anna Bosma. They are my great grandfather's two older sisters. Are they relatives of yours as well? They were both born in Steggerda, but I think my great grandfather (and his four younger brothers and sisters) were all born at Frederiksoord. Are you able to get any information on the generation before Hermanus Bosma and Christina Staal? My email address is bbosma@melbpc.org.au if you're interested in contacting me direct. Thanks again for the information. BURT BOSMA

bosma's

2001-05-15 19:50:56Z

my grandmother was a bosma from friesland, but i really am unsure of who my relatives there are, if you want i could try to do some follow-up work. i know she went there on vacation to relatives a few times. my family is located in the mid-west of usa.

Bosmas from steggerda

2001-05-11 16:20:56Z

Hello Annette,

Yes, I'd love to find out more about the Bosma family in Friesland. As I said, my Great Grandfather's name was Hermanus Bosma and he was born in Steggerda in Friesland in 1862. His eldest son, my grandfather, was named Theodorus and was born in 1890 at Frederiksoord, also in Friesland. There were six other children - Ana, Catherina, Willem, Jozeph, Wilhemina and Gerardus.

My grandfather maried Christina Staal, who was born in Steenijkerwold in 1861.

I'd also be interested in any information you come across about the Staals.

Do you live in Steggerda? I think Bosma is a common name in Friesland - is that true?

My email address is bbosma@melbpc.com.au

Hope to hear from you.

BURT

bosma -> bushman

2001-04-13 04:34:06Z

Hi,

I read that you don't have a clue why your grandfather changed his name into bushman.
Well perhaps I can help??
In dutch bos means bush... you can make man out of ma ??

Hope it helped a little...

Cheers

Kornelius Bosma

2001-02-28 20:43:46Z

To Linda Kuehnle,
I just sent a reply to your posting about your great-grandfather, Kornelius. I don't know how these messge boards work, but my reply did not show my e-mail hankob@aol.com.
My name is Henry Bosma.

To Linda Kuehnle

2001-02-28 20:23:54Z

Saw your postings of June and July 2000. Tried to send info to your e-mail address, but it was not accepted. I believe I am a relative of your great-grandfather.

Bosma family in Friesland

2001-02-14 04:04:59Z

Hi Steve,
Sorry, I don't think I can help you. My branch of the Bosmas (the small amount I know of them) seem to have only been in the Dutch province of Frisland. (I wasn't even aware there was a German bit till I looked in the atlas after reading your note!) According to my Father (now no longer with us) the name Bosma - and just about any other Dutch name ending with 'sma' is very Friesian. Other Dutch provinces have similar names but with different endings - 'man' or 'skma' and so on. Bosma is fairly common, as is Bosman, which I suspect has the same roots. (Dutch words ending 'an' or 'en' are usually pronounced with the 'n' dropped. So 'lopen' which means to walk is loosely pronounced 'loper'.) As I said in my note, my family came from places like Steggerda and Steenijkerwald, smallish towns in Dutch Friesland, so I probably have no connections to help you with. A pity for both of us. And you probably already know that Bushman is a fairly direct translation of Bosma or Bosman.
Sorry I couldn't help.

BURT BOSMA

PS: My name, by the way, is actually Albertus - a good catholic version of Albert. I changed the 'e' to a 'u' because I liked it better.

Bosma family in Friesland

2001-02-14 04:04:17Z

Bosma history

2001-02-06 16:52:54Z

To Burt Bosma. My name is Steve Bushman and I currently live in Minesota as does my entire family. Our Grandfather Albert Bosma was from Friesland and when he came to the United States he changed his last name to Bushman. We do not have a clue as to why. We believe our grandfather was from or close to Wymeer - Ostfriesland - West Germany. Hinderk Bosma was a brother to Albert. I,m looking for my German or Dutch ancestry so please contact me if you know of Albert Bosma. He came to the United States aroun 1906 - 1908.

Bosma family in Friesland in the 19th century

2000-11-24 00:02:07Z

I live in Australia, but my branch of the Bosma family originally came from Holland, in the province of Friesland. (Actually, I think all Bosmas originally came from Friesland - as do all Dutch names that end with an 'sma'.) My Great Grandfather's name was Hermanus Bosma and he was born in Steggerda in Friesland in 1862. His eldest son, my grandfather, was named Theodorus and was born in 1890 at Frederiksoord, also in Friesland. There were six other children - Ana, Catherina, Willem, Jozeph, Wilhemina and Gerardus.

My grandfaterh maried Christina Staal, who was born in Steenijkerwold in 1861.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone who may have come across any other Bosma family members with these names from around this period to help me trace the family roots back a little further.

I notice that one of the other Bosma messages is about a Bosma family from Groningen, also with someone named Wilhemina. Groningen is next door to Friesland, so there might be a connection. Of course, Wilhemina was a very common Dutch name, but you never know.

BURT BOSMA

Bosma Ben

2000-11-13 23:46:14Z

This man worked as a cook at parliment House in Canberra. I am trying to contact him.

Bosma Ben

2000-11-13 23:43:59Z

This man worked as a cook at parliment House in Canberra. I am trying to contact him.

Bosma Family from Friesland

2000-11-10 21:46:36Z

I live in Australia, but my branch of the Bosma family originally came from Holland, in the province of Friesland. (Actually, I think all Bosmas originally came from Friesland - as do all Dutch names that end with an 'sma'.) My Great Grandfather's name was Hermanus Bosma and he was born in Steggerda in Friesland in 1862. His eldest son, my grandfather, was named Theodorus and was born in 1890 at Frederiksoord, also in Friesland. There were six other children - Ana, Catherina, Willem, Jozeph, Wilhemina and Gerardus.

My grandfaterh maried Christins Staal, who was born in Steenijkerwold in 1861.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone who may have come across any other Bosma family members with these names from around this period to help me trace the family roots back a little further.

I notice that one of the other Bosma messages is about a Bosma family from Groningen, also with someone named Wilhemina. Groningen is next door to Friesland, so there might be a connection. Of course, Wilhemina was a very common Dutch name, but you never know.

BURT BOSMA

Bosma-Sinen marriage

2000-11-06 14:52:20Z

I am trying to find out information about a Anna Bosma who married a Paul Sinen in the early 1800's. Paul was from Wisconson. They moved to Muskegon, Michigan and had 4 children. Three son's and a daughter. The daughter had a child that she gave up for adoption. That is my paternal grandmother. Any info anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.

bosma, jacob

2000-10-31 20:31:28Z

I am looking for any connection to Jacob Bosma who married Jantje Rosingh in Kropswolde August 21, 1746.
Their daughter Willemtien Boschma married Cornelius Hajo Andreae. She was born March 30, 1750 in Kropswolde. The child from that union was Jacob Andreae and he is my GGGrandfather.
Any help welcome.

Bosma

2000-10-10 16:42:56Z

I am looking for any information on Andrew Bosma. He was my grandpa I never met or even new I had for awhile. He died in 1986, I think in Bothell washington. I'm starting from scratch, could use any info. Thanks

Kornelius

2000-07-30 07:54:04Z

It is very possiable I have found the spelling to have varied.Groningen was one of them.I'm just getting started on this but,you do seem to so far be the closest connection if you do come up with Kornelius anywhere please let me know and i will go the same for you Kornelius is my Great-Grandfather he had 5 children one of them being my maternal grandmother Leona.You can write me at alektrona@aol.com Thanks Linda

bosma

2000-07-29 11:44:35Z

Groeningen may have been mispelled. I have no information after Kornelius at this time.

Bosma connection

2000-06-27 17:40:02Z

Hi Linda,
I was wondering if the Groeningen you mentioned could be the same as Groningen where my grandfather was from. I believe his brothers did stay on the east coast and one came back to Holland.Does the name Winsum, Groningen mean anything to you? I,m in the process of receiving some more information on this line.

Re: Frouwe Brouwer m. Tonnis Jonker, 1876, Groningen

2003-05-18 14:38:00Z

You did reply to me in another forum. I would like to thank you for your help. Are we related?

Re: family of Hermanus Bosma, b. 1861, Friesland

2003-05-17 14:00:58Z

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

Re: Frouwe Brouwer m. Tonnis Jonker, 1876, Groningen

2003-05-17 13:30:22Z

Here is Berend's parents' marriage--

Algemeen
Archieflocatie: Groningen
Gemeente: Warffum
Soort akte: Huwelijksakte
Nummer: 1
Datum: 13-05-1876 (day / month / year)
Man Naam: Tonnis Jonker
Plaats: Westernieland, gem Eenrum
Vrouw Naam: Frouwe Brouwer
Plaats: Zuidbroek
Vader man Naam: Berend Tonnis Jonker
Vader vrouw Naam: Jan Harms Brouwer
Moeder man Naam: Aafke Pieters Elenga
Moeder vrouw Naam: Klaassien Scheltes Hevinga
Nadere informatie--bruidegom 29 jaar; bruid 30 jaar (age)

Tonnis's parents' marriage--

Algemeen
Archieflocatie: Groningen
Gemeente: Baflo
Soort akte: Huwelijksakte
Nummer: 10
Datum: 30-05-1846
Man Naam: Berend Tonnis Jonker
Geboortedatum: 15-09-1816 (actual birth date)
Plaats: Rasquert
Vrouw Naam: Aafke Pieters Elinga
Geboortedatum: 20-12-1821
Plaats: Westernieland
Vader man Naam: Tonnis Arends Jonker
Vader vrouw Naam: Pieter Hendriks Elinga
Moeder man Naam: Anje Jans Siersma
Moeder vrouw Naam: Hilje Jans Dijkema
Nadere informatie--bruidegom 29 jaar; bruid 24 jaar

Frouwe's parents' marriage--didn't find it on first search.

This is all very familiar. Did I just respond to you on another forum? Or maybe it was a relative of yours on the Bosma forum.

Re: family of Hermanus Bosma, b. 1861, Friesland

2003-05-17 12:57:54Z

I didn't read all the replies to your original query; did you get the answer you wanted? This looks like Harmanus's family.

His parents' marriage--

Huwelijksakte Weststellingwerf, 1846
Man: Durk Harmens Bosma
Vrouw: Antje Laurink
Datum: 7 mei 1846 Akte nr. 35

Their children--

1) Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf, 1847
Jetske Bosma, geboren 27 februari 1847
Dochter van Dirk Harmens Bosma en Antje Laurink

2) Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf, 1849
Katharina Bosma, geboren 27 maart 1849
Dochter van Dirk Bosma en Antje Laurink

3) Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf, 1852
Harmtje Bosma, geboren 20 februari 1852
Dochter van Dirk Harmens Bosma en Antje Jozephs Lourink

4) Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf, 1855
Josephina Bosma, geboren 27 september 1855
Dochter van Dirk Harmens Bosma en Antje Josephs Lourink

5) Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf, 1857
Joseph Bosma, geboren 10 april 1857
Zoon van Dirk Harmens Bosma en Antje Josephs Laurink

6) Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf, 1861
Hermanus Bosma, geboren 3 januari 1861
Zoon van Dirk Harmens Bosma en Antje Josephs Lourink

Hermanus's marriage--

Huwelijksakte Weststellingwerf, 1885
Man: Hermanus Bosma
Vrouw: Christina Johanna Staal
Datum: 2 mei 1885 Akte nr. 20

If you still need more ancestry on Hermanus (grandparents, great-grandparents), let me know.

Beth Bosma/Francis Byers engagement

petra2000 — 2003-10-06 18:28:45Z

I have a copy of the wedding engagement announcement of Beth Bosma dau of Loyd Bosma and Francis Byers son of Wilbur Byers both of Leavenworth, Washington. (circa 1940's)
If these are your people let me know and you can have cutting.

bosma staal

virgo751 — 2002-04-29 10:05:14Z

Geboorten regio 6: zuidoost Friesland

Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf
Aangiftedatum 18 april 1888, akte nr. 173
Catharina Johanna Bosma, geboren 17 april 1888
dochter van Hermanus Bosma en Christina Johanna Staal

Geboorten regio 6: zuidoost Friesland

Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf
Aangiftedatum 26 maart 1886, akte nr. 107
Anna Maria Bosma, geboren 25 maart 1886
dochter van Hermanus Bosma en Christina Johanna Staal

steggerda

virgo751 — 2002-04-29 10:05:14Z

Hello Burt
My englisch is not so good but I try to say that I will look for you if You whant that.I hope You can read this.
Annette

bosma staal

virgo751 — 2002-04-29 10:05:14Z

bosma staal

Posted by: Annette Bosma
Message: Geboorten regio 6: zuidoost Friesland

Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf
Aangiftedatum 18 april 1888, akte nr. 173
Catharina Johanna Bosma, geboren 17 april 1888
dochter van Hermanus Bosma en Christina Johanna Staal

Geboorten regio 6: zuidoost Friesland

Geboorteakte Weststellingwerf
Aangiftedatum 26 maart 1886, akte nr. 107
Anna Maria Bosma, geboren 25 maart 1886
dochter van Hermanus Bosma en Christina Johanna Staal

Re: Bosma Family from Friesland

hasegeorg — 2001-12-28 20:23:03Z

Hallo Burt Bosma!
My name is Gabriele Bosma .My fathers name is Karl-Josef Bosma and we are born in Cologne (germany).My grandfather was born in Friesland (19.04.1912),his name was Josef Willem Bosma .His fathers name was Willem Bosma and he had altogether 5 children .These children are all born in Friesland but since 1934 they livesin germany(Grevenbroich)
Please excuse my terible english.

Gabriele Bosma