This year in the Netherlands we are reflecting on the flood of 1953 (Watersnoodramp). Even though it is now 70 years ago, this disaster is still written in the memory of many and still evokes many emotions. The flood had a major impact on the country, then and still today. It is therefore not surprising Read more…
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Arie Van Haaften’s London marriage
In our series of blog posts we focus on Dutch sources. So why are we talking about an English record today? Well, Arie Marius van Haaften married in London, and his English marriage certificate was registered in a Dutch register. A true copy! Translation Arie Marius van Haaften married Ada Maria Wootton in Mile End Read more…
Dutch population registers lead to international research: Anne Louise Slockers
Populations registers list all persons who lived in a Dutch municipality, regardless of their nationality or place of birth. Anna Louise Slockers, who was born in Waverley near Sydney, Australia, lived in Baarle-Nassau for about 20 months. Thanks to this registration we know a lot about her family. Explanation of the columns Anne Louise’s entry Read more…