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Re: First Post-De Groote/DeGroote Family

KamakiLoa — 2009-07-23 05:13:47Z

Aloha,
My Grandparents are from Humboldt Iowa. Harold and Mariane DeGroote. I was told my great great great Grandfather founded the town of Humboldt back in 1840's or something like that. So who are you related to in Humboldt? My dad is John W. DeGroote. His brother's Doug and David and sister Rosemary.
Aloha
Tom

EKe De Groote (Netherlands)

Turtle618 — 2007-12-15 02:37:46Z

Looking for Eke DeGroote family. Married John DeHeer. From Netherlands. Lived In New Jersey. There daughter Sadie Married Joseph McManus (my grandparents)

DeGrotte,Burns, Iowa

mwcassidy1 — 2007-11-04 01:03:20Z

Our 1st cousin Elizabeth Burns m. Hugh Burns,c.1861 in WI, they moved to IA, c.1870, had 10 children, one, a Jennie, marr. a DeGrotte, not sure of DOM.
I'm on a fishing trip, so any help would be great.
Other names Bloxham ,Bruyere, Cassidy & Dicaire

Re: Henrietta Bierman DeGroot/DeGrote/DeGroote, (1830-1907), Secord, Woodford Co., IL

biermajw — 2007-09-18 21:44:46Z

Dear Karen,

Thanks for the tip about the Ostfreisland site. I have reposted my original message there--and, of course, the correct name should have been Henrietta Bierman DeGroot.

Best, John Bierman
Dayton, OH
biermajw@notes.udayton.edu

Re: Henrietta Bierman DeGroot/DeGrote/DeGroote, (1830-1907), Secord, Woodford Co., IL

Karen_DJ — 2007-09-18 13:10:26Z

I am fairly certain the people you are looking for are of Ostfriesen descent. I would recommend signing up for the Ostfriesen list if you are not a member as they have a wealth of information and someone may be missing a Henrietta in their family. Is she a Johnson or a Biermann?

Henrietta Bierman DeGroot/DeGrote/DeGroote, (1830-1907), Secord, Woodford Co., IL

biermajw — 2007-09-17 18:46:47Z

I seek data on Henrietta Johnson DeGroot, b. 30 Mar 1830 in Germany, d. 29 Mar 1907 in Secor, Woodford Co., IL. Buried in Secor Cemetery. Wife of "Hio" DeGroot, d. appx 1895. She is believed to be the mother of John H. DeGroot, b. 16 Feb 1868, d. 19 May 1946, buried in Secor Cemetery.

All help appreciated,

John Bierman
Dayton, OH
biermajw@notes.udayton.edu

Re: De Groote decendant

davenrobn — 2006-08-16 15:52:41Z

I am also doing research on the De Groote family. My 2x great Aunt Elizabeth Sparrow married Emil De Groote (born in Belguim) and lived in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Emile and Elizabeth had the following children:
1. Helen - born abt. 1905
2. Edward - born abt. 1908.

I found this information on the 1920 Census for Mishawaka, Indiana.

Re: De Groote decendant

davenrobn — 2006-08-16 15:52:41Z

Hi,
If you are Ed's grandson then we are related, because Ed is my 1st Cousin Once Removed, his mother Elizabeth (Sparrow) DeGroote is my Great GrandMothers Sister.

I would be happy to get any information that you are willing to share on Ed and his family.

I met Dave and Bobbi Dosmann a couple of months ago.

Do you live in Indiana? I live in Battle Creek, MI.

If you are interested I can email you what I have on your Great Grandmother's (Elizabeth Sparrow DeGroote) Family. I have a photo of some of Elizabeths Siblings, and her Mother.

I am currenlty trying to get Obits,Family Photos, and Headstone Photos for my book.

You can email me at theelliss@tds.net

Emil DeGroote Obit 1877-1953

davenrobn — 2006-08-16 15:52:41Z

October 26, 1953

Emil De Groote Dies of Illnes.

Retired Ball Band Worker Succumbs At Age of 76.

Emil De Groote, 76, 333 S. Milburn Ct., a lifetime resident of Mishawaka, died at 11:25pm Sunday in his home after an illness of several months. Mr. De Groote was born in Belguim and was brought to this city at the age of 6 months.He married Elizabeth Sparrow 50 years ago. She died April 4, 1939.

Mr. De Groote was retired from the Ball-Band Plant 10 years ago and was employed by the city street department until 2 years ago when he was retired.

Survining are one son, Edward of Mishawaka; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Fred, of Mishawka, and two sisters, Mrs. Miamie Sellers, of Seattle, and Mrs. Louise Martens, of Chicago.

Funeral Services will take place at 9 A.M Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rev. Curt A. Sueltzer, pastor will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Thallemer Funeral Home until the Funeral hour. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday in the Funeral Home.

Edward Emile De Groote Obit 1907 - 1988

davenrobn — 2006-08-16 15:52:41Z

Mishawka Obituaries:

October 10, 1988

Edward E. De Groote, 80, of 65828 Shavehead Lake Shore Drive, Vandalia, formerly of Mishawaka, died at 9:05 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph Hospital after an illness. Mr. De Groote was born Oct. 20, 1907 in Mishawaka, where he lived most of his life. He had lived Vandalia the last 10 years. He worked in the stockroom of Uniroyal for 47 years before retiring in 1969. On August 18, 1927, he married Ruby Marsh. She survives, along with a daughter, Sharon Henkel of Diamond Lake; a son, Robert De Groote of Mishawaka; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. A son Jackie proceeded him in death.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church of which he was a member. A wake service will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Thallemer - Goethals Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Cancer Research Institute, Donation and Bequest Division, 133 E. 58th St., New York, N.Y.
Mr. De Groote was a past member of the Mishawaka Chapter of the Knights of Columbus and the Eagles. He served as president of Local 65 of the United Rubber Workers Union and had held other of the union.

Re: Looking for family of Alexander de Groote and Adriana van Male 1800 Waterlandkerkje, Zeeland

sharpcorner — 2006-07-11 17:34:07Z

Hi Dennis,
Alexander and Adrianna (Van Male) De Groote are my 4Ggrandparents. Their son, Jannis came to America in 1847 with his family, except for one daughter, Jacomina who married Marinus Van Kervoort and sayed in the Netherlands.

I do not know anything about your Izaak or Cornelius but I can certainly look in what I have researched thus far and get back to you in a day or two.

Could you tell me what your tie to Alexander and Adrianna are? They did move to Zaamslag which is fairly close to Axel?

Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Karen

Re: DeGroote - California

sharpcorner — 2006-07-11 17:34:07Z

Greetings,
My grandfather was Ray De Groote. He passed away August of 1974 at the Mendocino Coat Hospital in Fort Bragg. According to his death certificate, he was divorced and the informant was a Mrs. L. Velut of the same address as he. Ray had left Iowa and his family about 1938 and traveled all over the world. According to his death certificate he had lived in CA for over 50 years which would be incorrect. We know that during the Korean War he was in Oakland, CA. Other than that we do not know what he had done in his life. I am sorry but I do not know Geraldine. I dont know if this has anything to do with your gal but Ray originally married Irene Buscher. Irene's sister married Roy Gilbert in Iowa. Roy died in 1976 at Encinatas, CA. Marie just passed away not too long ago but was still in CA. There is one sibling left of Irene Buscher and she turned 101 last month.
If your Geraldine was married to my grandfather and you do find her, please let me know, I would love to talk to her. I have always wondered what happened to my grandfathers personal effects. I have been looking for a picture of him for a long time.
Good luck and keep me posted,
Karen in Iowa

DE GROOTE (Lochristi, Belgum -> New Jersey, USA)

lucmatt — 2005-05-30 21:13:10Z

Emil DE GROOTE (1909-192) emigrated around 1930 from the town Lochristi (East-Flanders, Belgium) to the USA.

He married in the USA with Anouska CANDIO.

And died Nov 1982 in Lynhurst, Bergen Co., New Jersey.

I'm interested in information about him or his descendants. He is a first cousin two times removed of me.

Re: DeGroote, Clara (?) (Belgium -> USA)

lucmatt — 2005-05-30 21:13:10Z

Sue,

Wild guesses aren't needed, but some general research could help.

Recommended links for research in Belgium:
http://belgium.rootsweb.com/_help/index.html

Surname distribution in Belgium:
http://belgium.rootsweb.com/_help/search/search_belgium.html
http://www.sopres.be/website/u/3/4/3/000.asp (district level - municipality limits displayed)

Luc

Re: DeGroote, Clara (?) (Belgium -> USA)

lucmatt — 2005-05-30 21:13:10Z

Some pratical tips:

Surname distribution
http://patrom.fltr.ucl.ac.be/contemporain/contemporain.cfm
These database can be accessed with partial names
Ex: Enter raub for Deraud
This gives you the opportunity to find some surname variations

Surname DERAUD:
That's probably a typo. Could be DEBBAUDT. That surname was more in use during the 19th century. Most moved to the urban areas. With as result less children and less persons with that surname 2 to 4 generations after that migration.
It's also a surname typical for Gent and surrounding towns.

So I would concentrate on the province East-Flanders and/or the Districts Gent/Dendermonde/Sint-Niklaas.

Greetings,

Luc

Re: Looking for family of Alexander de Groote and Adriana van Male 1800 Waterlandkerkje, Zeeland

GDekensLengkeek — 2005-02-07 05:23:17Z

hello searching( beije family) and in my notes I have Anthonia Beije born 7-1-1899 in Zierikee died 10-5-1981 in Apeldoorn aged 82 Married at the age 29 23-6-1941 to W V EEKMAN hope there is some connection Email me on Tiana@iprimus.com.au Thanks trish Australia.

Re: DeGroote - California

clgall578 — 2004-10-12 01:09:18Z

I am not related to DeGroote family other than through Geraldine (Geri) Gilbert-DeGrote. Geri is my third cousin once removed. I'm not sure if she is still alive or not. She had posted several bulletin boards lookin for names: Halkyard, Purdy, etc. Same names I'm researcing. Only recently discovered a link between Geri and my family. Trying to contact her or her child(ren). Email has failed as did snail-mail. Her last postings to bulletin boards was in 2001/2002. Any info on Geraldine Gilbert-DeGroote will be greatly appreciated. I believe the R. is for Raymond.

Re: DeGroote - California

Karen_DJ — 2004-10-03 01:42:22Z

Do you know what R stands for?? About when did they get married? When did Geraldine pass away or has she? If you would rather take this conversation private, please feel free to email me. The only R. DeGroote in the CADI is my grandfather so we may have a link.
Karen De Groote-Johnson

Re: De Groote decendant

2004-07-23 06:57:01Z

Ed DeGroote was my grandfather. If your interested I could give you details if you like.

Emile Degroote

2002-06-09 04:49:00Z

I am looking for information on Emile DeGroote that married a Miss Sparrow.
According to some of the Obituaries for Miss Sparrows siblings Mr. & Mrs. Emile DeGroote was living in Indiana during the following years: 1924, 1925, 1932.

Sorry that I don;t have Miss Sparrows first name I am using records from the library.

Answer to Karen De Groote-Johnson, on Alexander De Groote/Adriana Van Male Waterlandkerkje 1800

2002-03-16 21:10:08Z

Karen,
I tried to answer your message several ways but I must not be doing something right because it is not showing up.
I 'm sure we are related. Your grandfather Jannis who you said came to the USA in 1847, was indeed the son of Alexander and Adriana(Van Male) De Groote. I show Jannis was born in 1794, He had 3 brothers that I know of and one sister.
1) Cornelis born 1789 married to Martijna Aalbrestge , married in July 23, 1835,
2) Izaak, born in 1796, married Adriana de Jonge, married July 2, 1820 in Axel, he died in 1848, This is my line, My great grandfather Cornelis was the 13 th child and last who was born in 1846. Grandpa, left for Walworth ,New York in 1865, at age 19. He returned to Holland in 1879 to marry my grandmother Jacoba Dupons, returned to New York in 1880.
3)Jacob married on Sept 5, 1839, to Johanna Maria Faaij
4)Cornelia was married to Pieter Bueller on October 31, 1827 in Waterlandkerkje.
When my grandfather came to the US, customs took off the E off our last name, hence de Groot.
Where do you live?Where did Jannis settle in 1847? Jannis was the Uncle to my great grandfather Cornelis.
I live in San Francisco,California but the bulk of the family still lives in the Rochester,New York area. My brother lives in Texas. I'd love to hear from you. Why not write direct to me at dadjjrlm@pacbell.net.I'd love to share any information with you.

DeGroote, Clara (?) (Belgium -> USA)

2001-08-23 07:55:35Z

Finally a DeGroote board! :)
Searching for my ggGrandmother, maiden last name deGroote, first name possibly Clara, born in Belgium.
She married a Deraud. She had a daughter named Margaret.
Any help would be appreicated...
Will accept "wild guesses" at this point!

DeGroote

2001-07-22 16:17:07Z

Seeking DeGroote family from Flanders (Belgium). According to my gr-gr-grandmother, she was related by marriage to a Count Phillip DeGroote who was engaged in shipping or shipbuilding. Anybody know anything about him? He may have married a Schmitz, but I'm not sure. Family legend has it that he owned a castle on the Rhine. The time period would be perhaps the 1700's as my gr-gr-grandmother said the connection was "way back." She was born 1861.
Diane at dhgenie@att.net

Notice of Death - August DeGroote, Newark, NJ

sharonhoferer5 — 2004-04-15 22:52:59Z

From Newark Evening News

DeGROOTE - On Friday, October 23, 1908, August DeGroote of 73 Richley street. Notice of funeral hereafter.

No further information is available.

Re: DeGroote - California

Karen_DJ — 2004-10-02 13:10:20Z

What De Groote are you starting with? Name and time period would be great and perhaps I could help. Also are you looking in northern or southern CA?
Karen De Groote-Johnson

First Post-De Groote/DeGroote Family

Karen_DJ — 2001-06-28 01:42:15Z

Thought I would post as I just found this surname board. I am a De Groote by birth and love doing genealogy. My De Groote line is as follows: Zuid Holland, NDL>Sheboygan, WI>Humboldt, IA. I would be happy to collaborate with anyone on this surname or peripheral family lines.

De Groote decendant

farmerd13 — 2002-01-07 00:25:11Z

I am also a De Groote with Belgian roots. Francis De Groote born in Belgium. Charles J. De Groote B:3-1731836 in Ghent, Belgium, came to U.S.A. and settled in Mishawaka, Indiana about 1865. Charles Joseph De Groote B:1-29-1876 at Mishawaka, my Grandfather. Vernis Joseph De Groote B:2-11-1916 at Stone Lake, WI, my Father. Dorwin John De Groote, me. Have more information and would like to here from relatives or others with information on the De Grootes from Belgium. My E-mail is farmerd13@modempool

DeGroote descendant

LauraMiller57 — 2001-07-05 23:25:11Z

My surname is DeGroote..I am just starting to research my family ancestry. My father was Charles Paul DeGroote b. 01/12/1903 Iowa.
My grandparents were August & Mary DeGroote from Belgium. Would love to share information.

Looking for family of Alexander de Groote and Adriana van Male 1800 Waterlandkerkje, Zeeland

dadjjrlm — 2002-03-14 07:05:49Z

Am looking for family who were originally from Axel , My great great Grandfather was Izaak de Groote, his wife Adriana de Jonge, Izaak died in 1848, my great grandfather Cornelis was the youngest of 13, born 1846, His brother Alexander married Cornelia Eekman, Nov 27, 1849, sister Adriana married Marinus Adriaan Leijsenaar, Aug 1, 1854, Sister Cornelia married Pieter Adriaan Van Dishoeck on Nov 1, 1860,brother Izaak married Sara Verplanke on October 12, 1871, Izaak de Groote died on March 28, 1898 in Breskens. Want to be in touch with any family member from these families, Cornelis Johannes, my great grandfather moved to America.

DeGroote

pleasesirmayi — 2002-05-13 10:09:20Z

Hi!! I have some info on the DeGroote's from Humbolt and Rutland areas....i would love to get and give out any info!

Ruiselede, Belgium

MaryClaeys66 — 2003-07-11 18:46:26Z

HENRI DEGROOTE was born near Ruiselede on a farm in 1849. Son of JOSEPHUS DEGROOTE ( b. 1804) and ROSALIE DEFAUW. Six children were born to this family. His parents were JACQUES DEGROOTE married to THERESE BUSSCHAET. Can anyone fill in the details?

DeGroote - California

jscagall — 2004-10-01 02:52:58Z

HALKYARD, PURDY, BENFIELD, ALLEN, GILBERT, DEGROOTE, NEWLYN, RICHARDSON, CAZATT, WEHMEIER, VASQUEZ, ORTIZ, BELL, RANDALL, JOHNSON

Researching these Family trees:
1) Halkyard + Purdy, Benfield, Cazatt, Wehmeier, Vasquez, Ortiz...
2) Halkyard + Purdy, Benfield, Cazatt, Wehmeier, Bell, Randall and/or Johnson...
3) Halkyard + Purdy, Benfield, Newlyn, Newlyn, Richardson...
4) Halkyard + Purdy, Benfield, Gilbert, DeGroote...
5) Halkyard + Purdy, Allen...

Have a lot of data to trade. Any help appreciated.

Re: DeGroote - California

jscagall — 2004-10-03 00:21:20Z

Looking for recent/living Degroote

Geraldine Gilbert-DeFroote or her spouse or children if any.
Here is the tree branch:

Mary A. Halkyard (b.1839 Oldham England) m. Jamed Purdy (b abt. 1831 England) They have 13 children (of which 5 survive into the 20th century)

Their oldest Daughter Malinda (b. 1864 in England) marries William Benfield (B. 1850). They have about 10 children.

First daughter of Malinda and William Benfield is named Mary (b.1880). She marries Thomas Henry Gilbert (b.1872). They have 4 children.

Their 3rd child Richard J. Gilbert (b. 1906) marries Mathilda Gallardo (b. abt. 1920). They have at least 2 children.

One of Richard and Mathilda's children is named Geraldine. She marries R. DeGroote and they have at least 1 child. This is the family I'm looking for.

I believe this most of this family tree is planted in California. Although, some of the Benfields seem to have been born in Washington but most moved back to Californina.