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Re: DHAENENS RELATIVES

menemutterishmadden — 2010-08-05 21:43:14Z

Hi john
Im Cassandra Roberts grand-daughter...my mother is Cathrine Dhaenens. Robert had 7 kids

Cathrine (my mother) the oldest
she has 2 lovly daughters Tonya and me
David
has terra katie jeff and lil david
Tim
has Josh
Monica
has Jenny and Patrick
Patrick
has 3 kids not sure and not sure of names
Becky (who has died)
had Amanda, Missy and Jessie
and Mary Ann
Has Josh

Mary Ann and Tim live in Florida with their kids and spouces
Monica and David still live in Spokane along with my sister Tonya. Patrick lives in Auburn Washington.My mother and I live in Libby Montana not to far from spokane.

My mother was telling me a story about your grandfather and how he used to send oranges grape fruits and nuts for christmas presants every year...ace and ada had a big Farm in spokane also which is now called Dhaenens Acres. they kept the original house but it has town houses for old people. My mother and I live in Libby Montana not to far from spokane. if you have any more questions just contact me at menemutterishmadden@yahoo.com

Cassandra

also posted a photo of my grandpa and some of his siblings

Re: Belgium to Illinois

avanwink — 2007-06-21 20:57:07Z

Wow! Thanks for the reply! Interesting...my father's middle name was CAMIEL! So I guess it's possible he was named after his uncle-by-marriage?? Marie would have been my grandfather's sister...and my father's aunt. The birth date of Marie would have been at the right time...my grandfather was born in 1883. I thought they were all from Deinze, though--not familiar with Ostend, as you mentioned. I'll look through my father's things to see if I can find the Verschaeve or deBethune names anywhere. Unfortunately, there's just no one left to ask! We still have relatives in Belgium that we are in contact with, but they're on my grandmother's side, and I don't know that they would have any info on the Dhaenens family. Fun to hear from you--thanks for the post!

Re: Belgium to Illinois

svershave — 2007-06-21 20:44:16Z

This may be a small link to your family tree. I have a MARIE RACHEL DHAENENS 1891-1960 married to my grandfather's cousin, CAMIEL VERSCHAEVE. The family were originally from Ostend, Belgium and many of the VERSCHAEVE and de BETHUNE family members moved to Moline, Illinois (incluidng my grandfather). So the only link I have is that a DHAENENS married a cousin of my grandfathers and although I cannot prove yet that CAMIEL imigrated to Moline his cousin did. An Aunt in the family insists other members of my grandfather's family did imigrate to Moline. I just haven't proved yet it was CAMIEL.

SUSAN
IRVING, TEXAS

re: Mercer/Dhaenens

2006-07-28 03:48:06Z

Margaret Mercer Dhaenens, married to Alphonse Dhaenens, was my great aunt. I know little of the Dhaenens family other than finding the date of death of Alphonse. I do not know if they had any children. Margaret had 2 sisters, Lola Mae Bailey and Jessie Blaney. Jessie lived in Guelph, Ontario. They are all buried with their parents, James Wesley and Catherine "Cassie" Mercer in Kewanee, IL. Margaret's brother, Claude was my great grandfather. I find no evidence of him after his divorce from Edith Sherwood Mercer after 1930. They had been living in Dayton, OH with son, Wesley Elton Mercer (my father).

Belgium to Illinois

avanwink — 2006-07-27 20:26:04Z

My grandparents, Charles and Helena (Lambert) Dhaenens came to Moline, Illinois from Deinze, Belgium in the early, early 1900s. I know my grandfather (Charles) had brothers and sisters, but have very little information on them. Anybody have some more info?

Re: Belgium to Illinois

avanwink — 2006-07-27 20:26:04Z

I don't have much information except that my grandfather (Charles) was from Deinze. His father's name was Victor and his mother was Eugenie. My grandfather had a sister named Marie. I do not know of any other brothers or sisters--it is possible there were others. They lived in a house near St. Bartholomew Church. They lived upstairs above a store or shop of some kind. I have been to Belgium (in 1998) and have seen the building. Charles married Helena Lambert at St. Bartholomew Church in 1902 or 1903. My grandparents left Belgium to come to the United States in 1905 or 1906. They settled in Moline, Illinois -- a place where many Belgium immigrants made their home.

There is at least one other family member that I know of living here in the States--she is the daughter of Marie Dhaenens and A. Van Loo from Wisconsin. Her name is Sr. Alice Van Loo (formerly Sr. Paschaleen). Sr. Alice is in her 90s by now. She had brothers named Henry, Bill and Morris. I think Henry (Hank) might still be living too. Bill and Morris have both died.

My grandparents had three sons--Gaston, Alphonse and Albert. Gaston died as a young boy. Alphonse and Albert were both born in Moline, in 1910 and 1917 respectively. Albert is my father. He died in 2000. Alphonse died in 1995.

Does any of this information match what you might have? Please reply if it does.

Re: DHAENENS RELATIVES

jswatson44 — 2004-12-15 00:40:04Z

Hello Terra,

I'm another cousin ...
Ace was one of my grandfather's (Norbert's) brother.

Norbert moved to California, and changed his name
to "Dehaenen".

My mom (Norbert's daughter) used to know all the Dhaenens
in Spokane, but since then all of her generation has passed
on.

So if you have any information on Robert Dhaenens
descendents, please let me know!

Please fill me in on all the children of Robert,
and their childen.
And anything else you might happen to know.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
John S. Watson
Sunnyvale, CA

Re: DHAENENS RELATIVES

2004-11-11 20:30:49Z

Good to hear from distant relatives. We moved from Spokane before i was 2 and I am now living in Boise. Have not kept in touch with my dad but do keep in touch with one of his sisters, Monica, who still lives in Spokane.

Re: DHAENENS RELATIVES

scooter2t — 2004-11-11 20:06:44Z

So do you live in Spokane? Yes I know David and Robert both
my Dad is Jim and his brother is Robert. I still live in the Valley area by Central Valley.

Re: DHAENENS RELATIVES

tinmanccrc — 2004-10-21 03:08:27Z

Ace and Ada were my paternal great grandparents. My father is David Michael Dhaenens, son of Robert.

Re: Alois Dhaenens

2004-02-26 19:32:12Z

Hello C Lemieux, My inquiry was made in haste before I set out for Belgium to find relatives on the Dhaenens side. The mystery was to find history of ancestors and and living descendants. I did do that to some degree. My grandmother Marie was the sister of your great grandfather Alois. Their coming to America was hopeful, but turned very difficult in SD. After Eugenia died, the children or some of them were adopted, thanks for the name of this family. Joe Lemieux, I believe, is still alive in Siren WI, he is an oldtime family friend /cousin is still close to my uncle Henry and I think that Elizabeth was temporaily taken care of by my grandmother when she was middle school age. I have some of these stories contained in tapes made for us 9 yrs. ago, by Maries daugther Sister Alice Van Loo , recently deceased. There was much deprivation and sadness in their lives in SD.I met 2 other 3rd cousins in Belgium last Oct. I guess that makes us 3rd cousins, once removed ? You are my childrens generation? aged 30-40? there are several of our Dhaenens people living in Moline Ill . I would much like to know more about you, your parents, and family. I would appreciate any further contact at my email address Linvil2003@yahoo.com. I am very interested in meeting our extended family.

Alois Dhaenens

celemie — 2004-02-26 14:16:56Z

Looking for information on my great grandfather, Alois Dhaenens. He arrived at Ellis Island April, 1901 aboard the S.S. Southwark, from Vynckt, Belgium. He had family in Siren, Wisconsin and settled in South Dakota. Also known as Alouis or Louis Dhaenens

Re: Alois Dhaenens

celemie — 2004-02-26 14:16:56Z

so, sorry it has taken so long to reply. I haven't worked on this for some time now. In all honesty, I suppose what has prompted me now was the recent death of my grandmother, Elizabeth Lemieux. I seem to learn little pieces of information and that is what I'll share now.
Elizabeth married Amos Lemieux. She was born to Alois and Eugenia(Deporter) Dhaenens. Her mother died when she was 18 months old. She was raised by William and Della O'Brien in Van Meter, SD. She had three sisters, Margaret, Marcella, Marie, and a brother Joe.
Other than this all I have are a copy of Alois Dhaenens land grant in the Black Hills and a copy of the manifest when he came to Ellis Island. I know nothing about his wife, or his life prior to his arrival. I know that his destination was Moline IL. as listed on the manifest.
I have shared your message with my mother and father and they may contact you as well. She did mention a daughter of Marie that she had heard about. Thank you and sorry again for such a long lapse in the communication. I did save your message but did not have time to reply when I received it. I guess then I just forgot about it.

Re: Belgium to Illinois

2004-01-11 00:26:34Z

Hi,

I wish you an happy new year.

I send you this picture. You see on this my unkle and his brother (my father). soon perhaps others pictures but it's all I have actualy.

Re: D'haenens

linvil2003 — 2003-08-26 05:03:31Z

Noel,I tried to answer your note, but it comes back undeliverable at that address, do you have another private email address that maybe more easily entered? I have lots of questions, and some info. you could use to help me find Dhaenes relatives in Belgium. Linda

Re: Belgium to Illinois

linvil2003 — 2003-08-25 07:00:17Z

Noel, please contact me regarding Dhaenennnnnnnnnnnns family in Belgium. linda@utilikilts.com Thanks

Re: Belgium to Illinois

linvil2003 — 2003-08-25 07:00:11Z

Noel, please contact me regarding Dhaenennnnnnnnnnnns family in Belgium. linda@utilikilts.com Thanks

Re: Belgium to Illinois

linvil2003 — 2003-08-18 21:19:04Z

Yes, I believe there are many of us, even West. My grand mother was Charles' sister Marie Louise.She married my GF Basil Van Loo. Only 1 of their 7 children are still alive, Henry Van Loo, Siren WI. I will visit him next month,
Linda Villegas (VanLoo)
3116 NW 87th St. Seattle WI,
linvil2003@yahoo.com
Please email me back with any info you have,I'm particularly interested in any current Belgian names and addresses, Linda

Re: Belgium to Illinois

linvil2003 — 2003-08-18 21:19:01Z

Re: Belgium to Illinois

linvil2003 — 2003-08-18 20:45:02Z

Adrienne, I am the daughter of William J Vanloo(dec.)Henry Van Loo is the only survivor of my grandmother Marie Van Loo(Dhaenens). Alice died 4/5/03. I visited some second cousins in Moline and. Omaha in 1956. Maybe you are one of them? Do you have any info on family in Belgium? I will be traveling there soon. Please contact me ASAP, Linvil2003@yahoo.com . Sincerely, Linda Villegas-(Van Loo), 3116 NW 87th St. Seattle WA 98117

Re: Belgium to Illinois

linvil2003 — 2003-08-18 19:53:24Z

Hello, I an looking for relatives in Belgium, will visit there next month. We had a Valentina(Van Dierdonck ?) married to a Jozef D'haenens who died 1965.He was the brother of my grandmother Marie Louise D'haenens. I have part of that family tree for 5--6 generations. Sincerely, Linda Villegas

Re: Do you know...

linvil2003 — 2003-08-18 19:53:24Z

Joey, Yes, I have that name on my family tree, If this is the same person, I believe that he was the son of Charles and Helene was born in 1917 and married a M. Patricia Mc Caffery? they had 4 children that I know listed here. His father was the brother of my grandmother Marie Louise (married Basil Van Loo). How are you related and where do you live.? I will be visiting Belgium soon, would like to locate any relatives there Linda.

Re: Alois Dhaenens

linvil2003 — 2003-08-18 19:53:24Z

Hi Chuck, I am the grandaughter of Marie Louise D'haenens (married Basil Van Loo 1904-8?), Alois' sister.Therefore we are 3rd? cousins. Yes, they first settled in SD, but then relocated to Siren WI. One uncle Henry is still alive there. I will probably visit him in the next month. He gave me a sketch of the family tree some years ago, at which time my web search was fruitless. Where do you live, where do your parents reside, are your grandparents still alive? Have you connected with relatives in Moline Ill. ? I am just starting this search today as I will visit Belgium soon. Have you made any connections there? Please get back to me soon, Linda Villegas(VanLoo)

Re: Belgium to Illinois

cval192 — 2003-08-03 18:44:11Z

hello

could you send me this informations? I'm living near "Tournai" in Belgium

by by

Re: Belgium to Illinois

cval192 — 2003-08-03 18:42:52Z

hello

I'm living in the south of belgium near "Tournai" and I'm surprised to found a branch of my family so far.
I know some people of my falily in belgium are making a family tree. perhaps should you been intersted for some contacts.

could you tell me what happened hundred years ago when your family came in usa?

see you soon?

Re: Dhaenens

jswatson44 — 2003-07-08 17:37:43Z

Hello,

Sorry, I don't have much information on Gentile D'Haenens.

What I know is he was born in 1868,
died in Spokane WA, on 10 Jul 1937.

He was married to:
first name: Leontine
last name: unknown. One record lists "Holdspec".
But "Holdspec" doesn't sound like a real name to me.
Could be an error of somekind. She was born in 1877.
Died 15 Dec 1926, in Washington State.

Most of this information comes from this website
Cemetary Transcription Libary:
http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/spokane/stjoe/st_joseph_...
Saint Joseph Cemetery
Trentwood, Spokane County, Washington

Cheers,
John S. Watson

Re: Dhaenens

2003-07-08 17:20:08Z

My Husbands family were originally D'Haenens, Our lines name changed when his Grandfather spelled it Dhanenes. I believe all the changes in the spellings of D'Haenens were to make it easier to pronounce for people in this country.
His GreatGreat Grandfathers name was Petrus D'Hanenes from Gent Belgium. He married Mathilde Bonamie who was from Knesserle Belgium. At that time marriages were to take place in the home town of the bride, Petrus and Mathilde resided in Knesserle and had at least one child, Henricus (Henry) D'Haenens who is my husbands great grandfather. He married Marie Sidonie Coddens of Hansbeke Belgium. They resided in Hansbeke and had 3 sons, one son Gustaf Leon D'Haenens was my husbands Grandfather. They came to the US in September 6, 1899 and settled in South Bend Indiana.
Do you know if your Gentile had any siblings and could there be a connection?
Please email me if you wish. dhanenes@toolcity.net

Paula

Re: Dhaenens

2003-07-06 06:49:49Z

Hello,

My maternal grandfather was Norbert Dehaenen,
who was born Norbert D'Haenens in Detroit Michigan,
son of Gentile D'Haenen(s), brother of Ace D'Haenen(s),
formally of Spokane, Washington.

It is believed that Gentile was of in or around
Ghent, Belgium. However, I do not have exact
information on him.

Also, we do not know why Norbert Dehaenen
changed his name from D'Haenen to Dehaenen.

Apparently he was not happy living under the stricked
control of his parents, so he set off on his
own at a very early age, and at that time changed
his name.

Sinc,
John S. Watson

Re: Dhaenens

Imatoepp — 2003-07-06 03:29:01Z

My Dhaenens were from Oostburg, The Netherlands. Are yours from The Netherlands also?

Re: Dhaenens

jswatson44 — 2003-05-05 22:57:31Z

Hello,

My maternal grandfather was Norbert John Dehaenen.

He was a relative of Ace & Ada Dehaenen,
and others, of Spokane, WA,
but it's possible he was spelling the his last name
a bit differently from theirs.

I'm trying to build up the genealogy database for our
family here on ancestry.com, so if you have any information
on this side of the family, please e-mail.

Thanks,
John S. Watson
Sunnyvale, CA (formally of Visalia, CA).

Re: Belgium to Illinois

2003-03-11 09:15:18Z

J'ai retrouvé dans les papiers de ma grand-mère une carte postale venant de Charles et Helena DHAENENS envoyée à Melle DHAENENS Camille qui était mon arrière-grand-mère.
Peut-être avons-nous des ancêtres en commun.
Contactez moi à l'adresse ci-dessus

D'haenens

2003-01-19 16:55:26Z

Hi,
I know about a family D'haenens from Watervliet, (Belgium) who immigrated to the U.S.(Bureau)
I have a lot of information about these family becouse one of these married with a aunt of me.

Re: Belgium to Illinois

2003-01-19 16:52:32Z

Hi,
I know about a family D'haenens from Watervliet, (Belgium) who immigrated to the U.S.(Bureau)
I have a lot of information about these family becouse one of these married with a aunt of me.

Rock Island

Do you know...

2002-08-07 07:28:14Z

Hi. I just found this site. I was wondering if anyone was related to Albert C. Dhaenens. He was born in 1917 and he fought in WW2. If anyone as any info, please e-mail me at Daynens2@aol.com or write to 6507 Parker St. Omaha, NE 68104. Thanks. Joe

I'm a Dhaenens

Imatoepp — 2002-02-24 22:02:48Z

Paul, are you related to my g-grandmother, Marie (Mary) Dhaenens who married Jacob VandeMortel in The Netherlands and immigrated to the U.S. after 1899? They settled in Allegan County, Michigan and my grandmother was born 1901. I do not know how to pronounce Dhaenens, so please enlighten me. Thanks.

Dhaenens

Imatoepp — 2002-02-24 22:02:48Z

Paul, thanks for the quick response. My grandmother (who died this year at 98) said her mother's maiden name was pronounced like "Dennis." On the other hand, I spoke w/someone in northern NY who pronounced it as "Day-nens." I'm confused. At any rate, my g-grandmother came to the U.S. in 1900 from The Netherlands, first to NY State, then to Michigan. If you ever hear of a connection to this Dhaenens, please let me know. Thanks!

Dhaenens in NY

Imatoepp — 2002-02-24 22:02:48Z

Paul, I spoke w/Marian Dhaenens in Rochester the other night. Her father was Sylvan and he had a bro. Bertrum, sis Alice Mary. She said they came from Belgium. Any relation to you? She pronounces her name Dan-nens with a short a. Not at all like the way my grandmother said it should be which was "Dennis."

Dhaenens to Dhanenes

2002-02-19 17:47:40Z

I am searching for any information on Henry Dhaenens married to Sidonia (Sadie) Coddens who immigrated here from Hansbeke Belgium in 1899 along with three sons Rene, Victor & Leon, the fourth son Edmond I believe born in South Bend Indiana. Leon was my Husbands grandfather and a mistake on naturalization paper resulted in our name being mis-spelled. We have no info of Henry or Sadie's parents or siblings, and no information on Victor or Edmond, if anyone can help please email me at dhanenes@toolcity.net THANKS
Paula

ACE ADA

2001-05-17 13:03:51Z

Nice to meet you Tonya. I have not seen your mom for many years and I cannot remember what she looks like. Though my Mom is Betty Dhaenens and I am sure she knows your Mom well. I just happened to talk to your Dad last week. I had to tell him that my father passed away just last week(that was his brother Jim). Your Mom may want to know also, if she doesnt know already. Are you living in Spokane? I live in the Valley. Do you know who has the book you are speaking of? I am always interested in family history and I have not been able to go very far back except to my great-grandparents. It was nice to get your e-mail. Please write again soon, I would love to hear from you.

Thanks Tina

Ace Ada

2001-05-14 23:30:29Z

Ace and Ada were my Great-grandparents. My mother is Catherine Dhaenens daughter of Robert Dhaenens. I don't know what information I can help you with but I thought I would write. I know my Grandpa has a book that was done about the Dhaenens family.......
Tonya

Hi

2000-12-06 19:26:04Z

That doesn't sound like anyone that I am related to. Thank you for your email and interesting angle on pronouncing Dhaenens. Happy Holidays,
Paul

Tina's e-mail

2000-11-27 09:11:31Z

Hi Tina. We come from Belgium also. I would like to e-mail you directly some time. My address is pbdhaenens@aol.com. Feel free to write and we can chat about our name! I cant believe there are a "slew" of us in Spokane. That's cool. I used to live in Tacoma but that doesn't help any, now. I currently live in Wichita,KS and have a new member of the Dhaenens clan, my wife Bonnie. I also have a brother Mark and sister Terese. There are 3 new Dhaenens boys from my brother! Write me and we'll figure out if we are all related. Talk to you soon. Paul

Dhaenens

2000-11-27 08:59:32Z

No, Terry, I'm not related to Marie. My name originates in Belgium, not the Netherlands. I don't think between the two there is much difference. I do know it means"the cock" in Dutch and Flemish and there is a gamecock on our crest. It is pronounced Donn-ens which is also the name I gave when making reservations. It's just easier. No noe likes to see a d and h next to each other. Thanks for the mail and keep in touch if you'd like to.
Paul Dhaenens

Im a Dhaenens too

2000-11-26 13:02:24Z

I have always been told we are all related somehow. Paul what are your great grandparents names? Mine are Gentil Dhaenens and he came from Belguim-Dhaenens is a Belguim name-if you have any info let me know. There is a whole slew of us who have grown up in Spokane, Washington and I still live here. I would like to hear from you. Thanks Tina

There are a lot more of us than I thought.

2000-08-22 22:39:58Z

If you happened to find out like me that there are way more Dhaenens' than it would seem, e-mail me, call (316)266-6897 or write to 920 W. 11th St. North, Wichita, KS, 67203. We could share mispronunciation stories. If you know of a website for us, please let me know. Also, any info on if we're all related or where we started would be great. Long live the rooster clan!!

DHAENENS RELATIVES

2000-06-13 18:28:39Z

Anyone who is related to Ace Ada Dhaenens or Ace's father was Gentile Dhaenens please write me.