When genealogists in other countries find out that they have Dutch ancestors, the first question they want to answer is: when did my ancestor leave the Netherlands? Passengerlists are a big help, but usually exist in the country of destination. Are there documents in the ‘old’ country that provide this kind of information? Today we Read more…
Today, we are looking at an entry for Hindrik Jan Broekema in the population register of Wedde (1880-1890). Transcription 3. Broekema – Hendrik Jan – M – zoon – 30 April 1874 – Nieuwe Pekela – O – NH – geen – 16 Febr 1898 – Noord Amerika Explanation of the columns 1. Reference number2. Read more…
Today, we are looking at the baptismal entry of Jacobus, son of Haijke Jacobus (1798). Translation On the 17th [of May 1798] a son of Haijke Jacobus and Christina Allardij, born on [blank] May and called Jacobus. Comments Delfzijl was an important town in the province of Groningen. Thanks to its geographical situation the town Read more…