The last few days I have seen many genealogists publish their review of the year 2019. I have not written anything like that, simply because a review of one year is not enough for me. I want to look back on five years. Why? Because Antecedentia is celebrating its 5 Year Anniversary this month. Time Read more…
On July 20, 1946 two siblings from Tilburg, the Netherlands, both in their twenties, boarded the M.S. Noordam in Rotterdam. One week later Jan Franken and his sister Annemie arrived in New York. After a flight to Milwaukee they were welcomed by their friend John Coleman, whom they first met during the war. Jan and Read more…
Today I am sitting in a holiday house near the sea. It is raining cats and dogs. Not the best time to go out with the dog and walk in the dunes. Maybe later today. Instead I look back on my genealogy adventures from last week. I was in London (UK) for five days, attending Read more…