Jans - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Jans from Switzerland

michelecoe_1 — 2009-09-28 01:04:58Z

Hi there,
My name is Michele Coe my father's mother was Freda Jans. We're having a reunion of the Jans family here in Taranaki on the 28th of November 2009 with the hope of tracing our ancestors back to your town in Switzerland. I look forward to hearing from you and can offer more information if you think it's possible we may have some connection.

Michele

Re: JANS:Marritje. b.bet.1619-1641,Netherland

TERENCEKE — 2009-07-30 10:10:12Z

This pdf file contains much info on family of Rachel Pier.

http://ostrander.org/OFAgen1and2V2nov6.pdf

Re: Would this be from you Family Line

kellyjans65 — 2009-06-24 14:49:40Z

My husband is Russell Jans and is a cousin to Randy. Robert and Gustav (Russell's dad) are brothers. Sylvia (if she is still alive) was living up by Doland, SD. Please contact me with any info you may have. Russell would love to meet cousin's from his dad's side.

Re: Anneka Jans Webber..holland

ron1tv72cjhtp1pr98s0p5p5jui5grie — 2009-02-24 02:48:20Z

oh.. you have this infamous "bible" that I have heard of? My father was just setting me straight this weekend and mentioned something about the family bible but said he has no idea where it ended up.

Re: Jans Family Connection

dianahires_1 — 2008-11-06 06:49:24Z

Looking for link to Jans family through Jannetje Jans m Christean Barentjen and Laurens Andiressen Van Buskirk New Amsterdam and New Jersey. Have found reference to Jans immigrants http://www.genealogy-sh.com/timm/1636-1667.htm

Re: Jans of Minnesota

ltindol2006 — 2008-10-17 20:35:23Z

My Grandpa was Milo Frederick Jans and I know he was born in MN. At some point he moved to Milbrae, Ca. He was married to Blanche Irene Kelley (passed away in the 70's)and re-married Edith. Son is Howard Jans, my father.

What information do you have?
Liz
ltindol2006@yahoo.com

Re: Anneka Jans Webber..holland

moonngirlfeet — 2008-09-28 22:37:11Z

I have an almost 100 year old documented family history that indicates Anneka as the family's starting point (my grandmother's family history). It has dates for my ancestors populating Manhatten and goes back to early 1500s through to early 1900's. It was kept in a very old huge bible by my great grandmother who passed it onto my grandmother.

Re: Jans of Minnesota

ksteenberg194 — 2008-09-10 01:54:32Z

I have some information about the Theodore Jans Family of the St. Paul area. Is this the Jans family you are looking for?

Re: Jans Family Connection

gezajans1 — 2008-05-10 19:32:52Z

Hello.
I am searching too.
What a beautiful family name. Isn't it ?
I was born in Brussels. My father is William Jans. Grandfather: Hubert Jans.
I now live with my family in Turkey.

Re: Anneka Jans Webber..holland

marmom59 — 2008-01-22 05:27:16Z

I am also looking for more information on Anneka Webber. Please let me know what you find out.

Re: Anneka Jans Webber..holland

marmom59 — 2008-01-22 05:27:09Z

I am also looking for more information on Anneka Webber. Please let me know what you find out.

Peter Jans 1834-1903

ericjans — 2007-07-31 02:14:29Z

Looking for ancestors of:

Peter Jans
Born: OCT 1834
Darmstadt, Hessen, GERMANY
Died: 29 Dec 1903
Plymouth County, Iowa, USA

Re: Jannetje Jans

Oregon1850 — 2007-03-30 19:15:22Z

It's too bad you didn't know there were VanBuskirk relations in the Roseburg, Riddle area when you were there.
My father, Wallace (Mike) William Matthews was born west of Lookingglass on Reston Mountain in 1906. He was next to youngest of 10 children. (Sarah VanBuskirk and Elijah Whistler were his Great-Grandparents) Sarah's daughter, Barbara VanBuskirk Whistler was his grandmother. She lived with them in her last years. He loved to talk about her. She was pretty opinionated and feisty.
When you worked for Roseburg Lumber did you know any Matthews? or a Mike Simmons, Bob Tjomsland, or Bob Manning?
I'm having trouble getting my computer to attach this the files to this. It wants to attach all of the documents in the documents file. I'll send you a regular e-mail via pthorn6780@comcast.net

Re: Jannetje Jans

bobvanb — 2007-03-30 16:25:46Z

Thanks for the prompt reply Berniece. My line comes from George Joris through to John Strauns VB who was the son of Joseph C (or George???). I grew up in the Portland area (Gresham) and migrated to Oz in 1980 after a 7 year stint at Riddle working for Roseburg Forest Products plant #4. I know Whistlers Bend but never knew the story or that we are closely related to it. Who was Sarah's Dad? Dates (B/M/D)? I will peice it togather from there if you like.
Great grand was George Westly. My Grandfather is George John (1914-)brother of Westly j. ,Carl A. , and Ellen M. The Diary and Bible you mention is new to me and I would love to hear more about it. Lets stay in touch to share our research and perhaps a cuppa on my trip around.
I have just checked and have received the E-mail re: letter but the attachment didn't stick so I may need you to send again, sorry. PDF or JPEG is good but I have trouble with TIF, don't know why. Baker city is on my list for sure, thanks.

Re: Jannetje Jans

Oregon1850 — 2007-03-29 04:13:39Z

Did I already send you some more information to your query as to whether Laurens "stole" the Van Buskirk name? It would have included a section from my "Matthews, Van Buskirk, Whistler Ancestory" Book. My computer is weird this evening. If you didn't get my reply, please, let me know. pthorn6780@comcast.net

Re: Jannetje Jans

Oregon1850 — 2007-03-29 04:08:37Z

I will scan the letter and e-mail it to you tomorrow as an attachment.
I'm looking at my Van Buskirk history and trying to find your Joseph. Were Joseph's (George's) parents William Van Buskirk and Margaret Evans? or Were they George (Joris) Van Buskirk and Sarah?
Your trip sounds wonderful. My husband and I have taken 2 trips to Iowa to research my mother's family. The trips were fun and we have been able to collect so much more information and insight into those ancestors.
My son who is back in NYC promises he will go with me to NJ in the next few years to visit Van Buskirk sites. I am really looking forward to any information you find.
When you do get to Oregon, or prior, we would love to meet you. I live in Salem. It is just 15 miles to Amity where the Van Buskirks settles. Sadly, I have never been there to spend time. Just last week we were on our way thru there and I again mentioned I needed to make time to get over there and look up the graves etc. Several years ago, I learned that the Van Buskirk Bible was probably not in the hands of a descendant. If you have contacted any other "relatives" in Oregon I would appreciate it if you could share who and where. I definitely can send you to Roseburg, OR and my Barbary Van Buskirk Whistler sites and family. I can, also, give you some information on an Oregon Trail Site or several where you can see the tracks etc. I was born and raised in Eastern Oregon near the tiny town of Ione. Just a few miles north of there is Wells Springs, mentioned in the Van Buskirk diary. The Oregon Trail Center in Baker City, Oregon is the best in Oregon, I think. I've not been as impressed with the one in Oregon City, OR. There is an Interpretive Center in The Dalles, Oregon on the Columbia River. It and the Native American museum at the Wild Horse Casino near Pendleton, OR are both worth your time in terms of history of the area.
My name is Berniece Matthews Thornton and my e-mail is pthorn6780@comcast.net I was so pleased to hear from you.

Re: Jannetje Jans

bobvanb — 2007-03-25 06:43:44Z

Hi Jans, Cousin Bob here, the ozzy one. I would love a copy of that letter if you can scan it for me. I have not made myself annonamous, (should I?) so you can e-mail me if you like(bobvanb@tpg.com.au). I have continued to do some research on our family and will travel to NJ in July as part of my world trip this year. I plan to visit the site of the old homestead although it is an oil refinery now, I think. I will also make some photo documentation of Birds Point and what's left of the cemetery (if anything) for our posterity. I will then continue on through NJ, PA and other states including OH across to OR. I believe my family meets yours with Joseph C. (George) van Buskirk who would have been the 49er. My Grandfather George J. still worked the Little Humbug mine until the late 30's sometime. His brother, Westly was the poet and historian of the family and I am attempting to follow his footsteps. Any help is much loved. All others welcome to join my pilgrimage starting in Manchester NH on 22 july 2007 returning there 16 August 2007 (around the continent in 25 days). HD (hog)or equivelent required but not supplied.

Re: Jannetje Jans

vanfireman40 — 2006-11-14 02:06:13Z

Rumor has it (at least what I've been told since I was younger) is that Laurens A. Van Buskirk, born Laurens Andriessen, son of Andres & Margaret Andriessen, got into some sort of trouble in Europe, came to the states and adopted (stole?) the name "Van Buskirk." Any truth to this story or is it a fable??

Jans Of Virginia

2006-10-06 17:35:55Z

Looking for parent of Johannes Ludwig Jans of southwest Virginia and Kimberling Church in Wythe County and Smyth County Virginia. He married Katharina (Catharina) Walters 2 Jul 1775. They had three children John Ludwig, Heiram and Elias. Any help would be appreciated with parents or children.

Jans

2006-03-31 05:48:44Z

Friedel Jans, * 29. März 1922, Heimboldshausen (Töpfergasse 4)

Family Connection

2006-08-19 14:24:35Z

Hi,

you were looking for the family connection in London.

I only know as far as when the Jans (Jansz) spelt both ways.
Travelled to Ceylon and the family grew and we have some relatives in Australia (William Jansz - explorer) you can also purchase the famous Jansz family wine (brut)

My husband (William Henry Jansz), his father Karl Jansz came from Sri Lanka.

We are currently based in London. I am aware of other "relatives" in the UK but dont know where to start.

Hope this helps!

Re: Leysebet (Jans) Schaets, Claeszen, Van Nuys

2004-12-14 14:55:51Z

I've got a Lysbeth Andriessen b. about 1635 in New Amsterdam whose parents were Jannetje Jans and Jurian Andreis.
Jenny

Leysebet (Jans) Schaets, Claeszen, Van Nuys

2004-12-13 11:39:21Z

Hi,

Looking for information on the parents and birth and death date of Leysebet Jans, possibly of the Flatlands, Long Island area.

She married 1) Christoffel Schaets 2) Jan Claeszen (d. 1661 Flatlands, LI) and 3) Auke Jansen Van Nuys.

Children by the second husband were Claes (bapt. 1652), Christoffel and Lysebet (md. Wm. J. Van Barkelo).

Thanks,
Paula Radwanski
Tunkhannock, PA

Re: Ibeling Jans of Germany??? DENMARK perhaps

2004-10-30 21:49:14Z

Tara- My Ibeling (aka Emil) Jans was definitely from Germany not from Denmark. The only connection I have between the two is that a descendant from Simon Pedersen Riis line married a grandson of Ibeling Jans in 1940. - Debbie

Rev. Carl Jans, b. 1861, d. 1950 WA

2004-07-26 22:27:20Z

The Sprague Advocate, Sprague, Lincoln County, Washington, Oct. 12, 1950.

Rev. Carl Jans, for many years a circuit rider for the German Methodist Church, passed away at his home in Edwall, Washington last Wednesday, October 4, at the age of 89.

Starting in 1888, Rev. Jans, as a circuit rider for the German Methodist church covered a wide territory from Douglas to Whitman county on horseback with only an Indian trail to follow., He was married in 1892 in Spokane to Anna Mielke, the daughter of pioneer family who homesteaded in the Sassin district, after coming there in 1883 from Minnesota on the first Northern Pacific train over the Rocky Mountains..

Over a period of 23 years in the North Pacific German M. E. conference, appointments took them to many parts of Oregon and Washington including Harrington, Rosalia, Walla Walla, Ritzville, Portland, Salem and Tacoma, as well as others.

They later moved to a farm north of Sprague and in 1920 retired to their present home in Edwall.

Rev. Jans was born in March 15, 1861 in Hamburg, Germany. He is survived by his wife Anna; two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Miller and Mrs. G. W. Olson, both of Spokane; four sons, Dr. Detlaff of Forest Grove, Oregon, Henry, Fred and Charles all of Edwall, and five grandchildren.

I'm not related to this family.

Re: Ibeling Jans of Germany??? DENMARK perhaps

2004-10-13 13:19:26Z

Sorry - I can't find any of my JANS family connected to Denmark. Ours definitely were from Germany.

If you're having trouble finding your family and are sure they were from Denmark, try looking for JENS(en) maybe the name changed?

Good Luck in your search!

Marlo Jefforey Jans born may 9,1957 Adopted out Calgary AB.

2004-02-09 00:24:15Z

we are surching for the maternial family of Marlo Jerfforey Jans. his family lives of lived in medicinehatt AB. he was adopted out of calgary Alberta. he is know known as Richard VanDyke. any info please email me at erin_holliday@yahoo.com.

JANS looking for Jans that moved from germany to canada...

2004-01-21 20:42:23Z

i am lookinf for Jans family that moved from germany to canada and had a son on may 9th 1957. he was adopted out to a family in canada and moved to washington state. i know his name before he was adopted but not off hand.

Re: Anneka Jans Webber..holland

2003-12-29 15:08:07Z

As a decendent of Anneka myself I would also be interested in any information. However, I have yet to find connections between Wolfred Webber Anneka's father and William of Orange. I think Wolfred was the son of Williams third marriage. And that Anneka was the Illigitamate child between Wolfred and a Norweigan woman. However, only DNA testing between us and the Dutch royal family would tell.

Lysbet JANS b. 1630 md. Willem VANBARKELO

webmist — 2005-01-15 18:43:45Z

Is anyone familiar with this line:

Lysbet JANS b. 1630, md. Willem Janse VANBARKELO who was born 1645, and d. 1683. Lysbet was the daughter of Jan CLAESZEN & Lysbet JANS. I have no dates for the parents. I would specifically like to know if Jan CLAESZEN & Lysbet JANS are the immigrants.

Laura
bradlara@ucom.net

Klaasje Hendrikje Jans

phveenstra — 2005-10-02 07:41:21Z

Looking for:
Klaasje Hendrikje Jans (Klaasen) m Seiger(s) Oeble(s) Veenstra son of Jan Siegert Veenstra b 1805

Magdalena JANS 1618-?

3fairies — 2006-08-02 13:16:54Z

Magdalena Jans born abt 1618 married Dirk Jansz VAN ARNHEM 22 april 1638 in Arnhem Gelderland Netherlands.

He was born abt 1615 d:?

Had a child Jan Dirksz Van Arnhem 13 october 1640

If you have info on her family I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you,
Sallie

Jans of Minnesota

birdvanv — 2005-12-05 00:32:18Z

Does anyone have any information on the Jans family of Minnesota?

John Gabriel Jans. Need help finding info.

lskidmor — 2004-10-29 00:11:21Z

I am looking for information on Emma Charlotta Jansdotter. I'm not sure of the correct spelling of her last name. The only info I have is she was b. July 5, 1845 in Strongnos Parish, Sweden. I think her father was John Gabriel Jans and her mother was Maria Christina Jansdotter.

Thank you. Laurie

Grietje JANS m. Jan Jansz VANDENHAM

aakarma — 2006-03-20 16:07:34Z

I am seeking information on my great x9 grandmother Grietje JANS b. abt. 1635 Utrecht, NY. She married Jan Jansz VANDENHAM b. abt. 1631 Holland. I know of only one child: Jannekan VanWILKENHOF who married Isaac SELOVER in 1695 in New York. why would thier daughter have such a different name? Does anyone have information on this grandmother of mine? How about her husband? Am happy to share information. Thank you!! aakarma@aol.com

Aeltje Jans info sought

jeanetteseaborn — 2004-10-14 16:37:48Z

I'm looking for any information on Aeltje Jans and her ancestry/family. She was born 1617, died 1645. She married Jan Cornelissen Joncker (Jonkers/Jonker) (born 1613, died after March 8, 1643) in 1638. Their children include Jan Jonsen (Janszen) Jonckers (born Sept. 3, 1640), who married Tryntje Claas (born 1644). Jan and Tryntje's children include Rachel Jane Jonckers (christened Jan. 20, 1686). She married William Bowen Sr. (I) (born about 1680) on Sept. 13 or 17, 1702 in Schenectady, New York.
I know the line extends into the Netherlands, and I'm looking for whatever information that I can get. I'm willing to exchange information regarding Rachel's descendants (I'm one).

Re: HOLLAND:AMSTERDAM:JANS-FONDA CONNECTIONS

R_mesnard — 2006-11-13 20:31:58Z

I suspect the Jans were in upstate NY ( this is only a wild guess, most of the Dutch were upstate were the money was)

Re: Grietje JANS and some general Dutch Info

R_mesnard — 2006-11-13 20:31:58Z

What information do you have??

I suspect we are most distantly related. My ancester Tryntie Jans married Frans Wessels in most likely upstate NY in the 1600s. Their daughter Dievertje married Isaac Bradt. I know the Bradts were traders with land in several Hudson River based towns.

The tie or tje, ect denotes a child as Ronnie means Ronald today in our culture. These colonials kept the nick name through life instead of getting an adult name when they became a women. Grietje was a popular name in the 1600s.

I am warning for you that these Dutch were usually wheeler-dealers. They were in the trade and mostly fur trade. Why a warning? They had more reasorces than you will expect. Most either owned or had ready access to small fast sailboats that could travel the Hudson River much faster than we would expect. A good deal of them had land holdings in several places. These would most likely be warfs on the Hudson. However, you will not be able to tell this. Therefore, you will not know where they really lived so you will not find church records.

Also look for name switches.
Happy hunting!

Anneke Jans's children?

lenopedrotti — 2006-08-29 21:47:11Z

I have traced my ancestry back to Anneke (or Annetje) Jans. She is the daughter of Wolfert Webber, granddaughter of Prince William the Silent of Orange-Nassau, and wife of Roeloff Jans and Everardus Bogardus. Her daughter that is in my ancestral line was listed on One World Tree as Jaepe Jans, but looking at websites about Anneke, Jaepe Jans has not been listed as one of her and Roeloff's children. Does anyone have any information?

Jans family from Holland

JuliaM_Kasch — 2005-06-13 20:46:48Z

Jannetje JANS married Adam Wensel VAN SANTEN in Staet Arnheim, Gilderland, Netherlands Circa 1652. They had two children, Catharine VAN SANTEN, born 9 Sept 1653 and Johannes VAN SANTEN, born 22 Apr 1657 before sailing to America aboard de Brunvis (Brownfish). Adam died either aboard ship or right after they landed in America. Jannetje remarried "5 Apr 1659 Isaac Abrahamszen, Van N. Amsterdam."
Does anyone know anything further about the JANS family?

Jannetje Jans

JuliaM_Kasch — 2005-06-13 20:46:48Z

Brenda: I think that that name was fairly common in Holland. The surname Jans is seen often in the records and, of course, Jannetje is common also. Mine was born in Gilderland, Netherlands, probably around 1632 as she married Adam Wensel Van Santen @ 1652. Their two children, Catharine, born 9 Sept 1653 and Johannes, born 22 Apr 1657, were born in Arnheim, Netherlands. Each of the family died in NY. Jannetje remarried after her first husband died and bore about four more children with him.
Thank you for writing. Wish we could claim each other.
Julia

Anneke Jans estate "borrowed Bible"

Rodney_Jewett — 2006-05-08 00:48:58Z

I ran across this researching the DuBois family of Ingham/Jackson Counties Michigan in a 1921 local history book"..

"Gerrit Dubois married Margretge Elmendorf, one of the fourth generation from Anneke Jans."...

"The old family [DuBois] Bible was loaned to a representative of the Anneke Jans estate to be used as proof in certain matters and was never returned, nor any trace of it found, though it would have been an invaluable record."

Anyone know if this Bible ever re-appeared?

Re: Ibeling Jans of Germany??? DENMARK perhaps

kanga21 — 2006-02-11 05:46:50Z

Hi,
My JANS are complicated as Germany is Denmark and then Denmark is Germany ( or something like that)
I have traced JANS to Ketting in Denmark.
The Dike of Augustenborg's castle fits in somewhere????
TIA from Australian JANS connection

Re: Ibeling Jans of Germany??? HOLLAND perhaps

kanga21 — 2006-02-11 05:46:50Z

Thanks for your reply, maybe someone amongst the thousands of Jans in the Netherlands are missing a Lorenz Jans........back in the 1600's......we live in hope lol. Debbie

Jannetje Jans

Oregon1850 — 2004-09-16 03:52:33Z

Our family history tells that Jannetje's second marriage (she was a widow) was to Laurens. She brought with her into that marriage the land that Trinity Church in lower Manhattan sits on. The records of their marriage are in The Old Dutch Church, NYC. The addition of VanBuskirk by Laurens may have occurred as they moved further north in what is now Manhattan but was then "the woods". The other story is that when he first came to America, Laurens was a turner (lathe worker) by trade and may have added Van Buskirk which means "turner" to become more "Dutch". This may have occurred as the English took over New York. The VanBuskirks were instrumental in laying out the platte's of land which is now Hackensack, NJ. There is a Van Buskirk Point and Cemetary in that area, I've been told. My line of the family comes directly from Laurens and Jannetje through at least 10 generations. We came to Oregon in 1848 via The Oregon Trail. (Hendersons, VanBuskirks, Whistlers) and originally settled the area near Amity, Oregon. My great-grandmother was Barbry Whistler (her mother was Sarah VanBuskirk . I do have a very good geneology of the direct lineage up to my grandfather. I have a copy of a letter written by a cousin, Oriann VanBuskirk, 1853 Knox County Ohio to her cousin who had just arrived in Oregon Country.

Jans Family Connection

williams249 — 2004-07-15 17:54:05Z

Re: Ibeling Jans of Germany??? DENMARK perhaps

qntara — 2004-10-30 15:58:27Z

Debbie ~
I posted another reply to your Pedersen query, and looked at your other queries to see if any others looked familiar. This one kind of does if it is in the RIIS family line. I am researching this Riis family, and would like to exchange info, please contact me.
~tara

Grietje Jans

barbaratuck1 — 2004-03-17 17:41:24Z

Looking for information on Grietje Jans who married in Ruinen 27 Feb 1763 Geert Alberts (Van Laar). THANKS!

Grietje Jans

barbaratuck1 — 2004-03-17 17:41:24Z

Looking for information on Grietje Jans who married in Ruinen 27 Feb 1763 Geert Alberts (Van Laar). THANKS!

Grietje Jans

barbaratuck1 — 2004-03-17 17:41:24Z

Looking for information on Grietje Jans who married in Ruinen 27 Feb 1763 Geert Alberts (Van Laar). THANKS!