Today, we are looking at the entry of Aalbert van Loenen in the 1830 census from Hoogland. Translation Please note that we are looking at a census and not a population register. In a previous article we talked about the differences between these records. The image shows only a fragement of the left page of Read more…
Today, we are looking at the baptismal entry of Jan Jansen, illigetimate (1821). Translation On the 6th of April [1821] is baptized Joannes, illegitimate son of Cornelius Dankers (cuirassier) and Maria Jansen (non-Catholic). Baptismal registers We gave an example of an entry in a baptismal register in one of our previous articles. Many genealogists often Read more…
Last week a friend of mine tagged me in a Facebook post. Simone Oosterwijk from Woensdrecht in the Netherlands, needed help and my friend thought I was THE person to jump in. So, why did Simone need help? Thrift shop A while ago she found a round, flat iron tin in a small thrift shop. Read more…