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Polydor VanDamme

Val Peterson (View posts)
Posted: 7 Feb 2004 12:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: VanDamme
I am interested in finding the birth place for Polydor VanDamme, born 26 June 1881 in Belgium, died 1 March 1958 in Vernon. Will share genealogical data of other family members.

Re: Polydor VanDamme

Lorraine (View posts)
Posted: 14 Mar 2004 6:15AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi,
Will try to give you some help. I checked the B.C. Archives. It only shows one Van Damme. That is Terrance C. Van Damme - died in Fraser Lake, B.C. Oct. 10, 1980.
Last years Vernon phone book has a J. Van Damme phone 250-503-0734.
I used to know a Bruce Van Dam but to the best of my knowledge he moved to Mexico from Vernon. Probably about 3 or more years ago. I am not sure of the spelling of their name so it could be the same as the one you are seeking. His wife's name is Brenda. Hope this gives you a little something to go on.

Re: Polydor VanDAMME

Posted: 19 Apr 2004 8:39PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 24 Dec 2005 10:31PM GMT
Surnames: VanDAMME
Searched the Govt of B.C. Vital Events Index:
http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-4F68B7A/gbsearch/Birth...
Found the Following Death

Name: Polydor J Vandamme
Event Date: 1958 3 1 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Age: 76
Gender: male
Event Place: Vernon
Reg. Number: 1958-09-003137
B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13236
GSU Microfilm Number: 2033177
The Death Registration will show: **Much Depends On The Knowledge Of The Informant:
Date and Place of Death,Name of Deceased. Address.Date and Place of Birth .Names of Parents including Mothers Maiden name. Occupation. Spouse. Name and Address of Informant - Cause of Death. Funeral Home, Cemetery - name and address of physician.
For Vernon B.C.
There are also VanDAMME Marriages
Alphonse,1913,Vernon.Leon,1917,Vernon,
and Deaths:
Fermain James,0,1940,Richard,0, 1943.Zoe Elodie 68, 1961.
A few others in different locations.
Registrations can be viewed on film at Some Public and University Libraries - Latter Day Saints Family History Centres.
There are Volunteers at the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness site - Any who offer Lookups of Public Record can help.
http://www.raogk.org/bcolumbia.htm
Check with the Vernon Genealogy Society, Vernon Museum and Archive, Public Library - for Vernon - for Obituaries, some are very basic - others a treasure of information - location of children etc.
Cheers,Stella
Posted: 15 Feb 2015 7:14PM GMT
Classification: Biography
Surnames: Van Damme
Polydor Van Damme was my grandfather's brother and I myself already did a lot of research about the immigration of the Van Damme's. He was my fathers uncle.
Polydor was born in Lovendegem oost vlaanderen Belgium.
I have been to Canada four times. first time was 1978 joined by my father who has lived in Vernon from 1912 until 1920.After my fathers return to Belgium he moved to Canada again (1922) If you want more information please let me know you e-mail adres.
my e-mail rene.vandamme@Hotmail.be

Re: Polydor VanDAMME

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 12:11AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: VanDAMME, RICKETTS,KISTNER, CLAUS, PHELPS

Provincial Archive of BC Vital Events Index - Online
shows 5 VanDAMME Marriages - 6 VanDAMME deaths to 1990.
http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-10C62BA/gbsearch/Birth...

Polydor J Vandamme Age:76 Event:Death
Date:1958 3 1 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Place Vernon
Reg. Number:1958-09-003137
Microfilm #:B13236 (GSU # 2033177)
Filmed Registration found at Family Search Org Online - shows
Marital Status : Divorced
Informant: Commital Papers - Home for the aged - Vernon BC

Zoe Elodie Vandamme Age:68 Event:Death
Place Vernon
Date:1961 7 11 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1961-09-008768
Microfilm #:B13252 (GSU # 2033373

Zoe Elodie Ricketts Age:68 Event:Death
Place Vernon
Date:1961 7 11 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1961-09-008768
Microfilm #:B13252 (GSU # 2033373)

Royal BC Museum & Archive in Victoria BC -
http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/Adva...
Has transcribed many of the Registrations of Birth, Marriage Death - these can be viewed Online at no cost
Found 11 VanDAMME Marriage / Death - registrations -

Groom Daniel RICKETTS age 53 - occ.Farmer - widower.
Bride Zoe Elodie Vandamme age 44 - occ.Housekeeper - Divorcee -
Place Vernon
Date:1936 8 15 (Yr/Mo/Day) Event:Marriage
Reg. Number:1936-09-439726
Microfilm #:B13772 (GSU # 2115038)

Shows Marriage of
Odiele Mary VanDamme 20 - to Edward Walker NORMAN 1931.
Adele VanDamme 18 - Henry KISNTER - 1934.
Paul VanDamme -Zoe CLAUS - 1934.
Marion Johanna VanDamme 21 - to Leroy Orten PHELPS 1937



Posted: 20 Feb 2015 7:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
To sstranger1
thanks for the information

Re: Polydor VanDAMME

Posted: 16 Mar 2015 12:54PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Van Damme, VanDam, Van Dam
Rene and sstranger -

If I've followed this posting correctly, Paul Van Damme and Zoe Elodie are your ancestors? If so you've just found yourself another family member in me. Arthur Van Damme (born 1923) is my biological paternal grandfather.

Please feel free to message me,

Sincerely - Amanda

Re: Polydor VanDAMME

Posted: 16 Mar 2015 2:53PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: VanDAMME
Hi Amanda, I am not connected to the VanDAMME family - I have been at the message board - for a long time - and attempt to help / advise - where possible.
Cheers, Stella
Posted: 19 Mar 2015 8:07PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Amanda
I still remember me an e-mail you sent to me some years ago.
Did I ever send you a family tree?
If I am right your father is or was Gary Van Damme ( I don't know if he is still alive)
Paul's name is Polydor.
I have written a small story about the immigration of the Van dame's
If you are interested I'll send you a copy.

Sincerely
my e-mail rené.vandamme@hotmail.be

René Van Damme

Re: Polydor VanDAMME

Posted: 20 Mar 2015 3:26PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi René,

No, we've never been in contact. My father is Robert James (still living). He was adopted when my grandmother (Annie Boyd) remarried (Arthur died in 1950). But yes, I am very interested in a family tree! I will email you directly!

Thank you,

Amanda
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