Civil records are one of the most reliable sources. That is what we teach beginning genealogists in the Netherlands. In general, that statement is correct. Nevertheless, civil registrars were and are human beings and we all make mistakes. What if a name in a birth record was wrong? Translation The original record shows the birth 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 Janssen (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…
Today, we are looking at the marriage intentions of Hermen Everts (1727). Transcription Den 10. MeijHermen Everts J.M. enJenneken Jurrien J.D. bijde in ‘t Nieubroek Den 2 Jun: ingesegent in deH. huwl: staat. Getuijgen de vader vande bruijdegomEvert Heugede vader van de bruijtJurrien Theeuws Translation On the 10th of May [1727]. Hermen Everts, young man, Read more…