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Belgian American Association

ckmyny1 — 24 Sep 2008 2:36:00 GMT

Founded in 1927, the Belgian-American Association has been an integral part of Detroit's Belgian Community for 80+ years.

The purpose of the Belgian-American Association is to encourage fellowship among its members, promote social and cultural activities within the membership and preserve the Belgian heritage.

A members memorial listing the names of all our deceased brothers can be found at http://www.thebaa.us/InMemoriam.aspx

Verberckmoes (Verrebroek)

@@normamcoleman@yahoo.com — 28 Dec 2003 8:28:22 GMT

Searching for parents of Franciscus Verbreckmoes who married in 1769 in Verrebroek, Isabella Theresia De Malsche. She may have been previously married to a Van Haelst.

Van Puymbroeck, vaerewyck, DeRidder, DeBaker

cottonwd1 — 17 Sep 2008 10:01:34 GMT

I need some help researching my Belgian ancestors. My great grandfather, Vetalis Van Puymbroeck came to the US in 1887 His parents are Carolus Ludivicous Van Puymbroeck and Freelina Melina Meersman. Vetalis was born January 26, 1870 in Westmunster Belgium. He went back to Belgium in 1906 and married Dorthea Irena DeRidder, daughter of Karel Lodewyk DeRidder and Rosalia Francisca De Clereq. She was born in Vrasene Belgium in 1885. Dorthea died after having there third child and Vetalis remarried Marguerite DeMaere also from Belgium. Dorthea had a sister who lived in Norway, Belgium named Elizabeth Franchisca who was married to Frank C. Vaerewyck. I believe her brother Alphonse DeRidder also lived in Norway Michgan.

Vetalis also had a sister Maria Hortense Van Puymbroeck who came to Baker also. She was married to Peter DeBaker. I also know that Ivo Spriet and Adolph Van Wynsbright (Wynsburg) were witnesses at Vetalis's second wedding in Baker City Oregon. I don't know if they fit into the puzzle, but they are both from Belgium.

If anyone has any information on any of these people please let me know. Or if you know of any ways of getting information from Belgium please let me know.

Thank you,

Kari

STAELENS OR VAN HAUWE BELGIUM

JGS67 — 1 Dec 2002 9:38:15 GMT

HAVING A PROBLEM FINDING ANYTHING ON MY GRAND-PARENTS EDWARD (EDMONDS) STAELENS b. ca 1889 &
HORTENSE VAN HAUWE b. 13 FEB. 1896 MOERBEKE, BELGIUM. MOVED TO USA ABOUT 1913. SHE WAS D/O THEOPHILE/THEOFIEL VAN HAUWE AND MARIE LOUISE MECHELINCK. SHE HAD A TWIN SISTER STEPHANIE VAN HAUWE DE MUL. HAVE EDWARD BORN WACHTEBEKE, BELGIUM. CAN ANYBODY HELP. SHE
HAD SEVERAL OTHER SIBLINGS. THANKS***JOYCE SHETHANKS***JOYCE

Searching for Resources on Claus family

dperry1ma — 5 Sep 2008 7:00:19 GMT

My wife's family is from the Marke, Wevelgem, Kortijk area. I am looking for any resources on possible Claus family resources in the area so that I can extend our geneology of her side of the family.

VANGHELUWES of Ruyen (Ruien)

emilymartin317 — 22 Aug 2008 12:27:26 GMT

Basiel VanGheluwe and Hortence Herman (1862-1925) had 7 children: Oscar (1892-1962), Irma (1894-1922), Emma (1895-?), Zulma (1899-1956), Helene, Georges, and another son. I'm looking for any relatives, birthdates, deathdates, anything. I have pictures of everyone but no information.

Zulma married Maurice Van Wazeele and had a son, Daniel.

Thanks for anything you can provide!

Amelia Modde born 1 Mar 1816 Watervliet

patmontero25 — 18 Aug 2008 8:37:09 GMT

Amelia MODDE was born 1 Mar 1816 in Watervliet, East Flanders, Belgium. She married Joannes Mranciscus d’HOOGE on 6 May 1845 in Boekhoute, East Flanders, Belgium. She died on 8 Mar 1902 in Boekhoute.

Joannes was born 28 Nov 1813 in Waterdijk, Zeeland, Holland. He died 19 Jun 1849 in Boekhoute at the age of 35.

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Patricia Montero

Boeykens, DeVaal, Klies, Vercauteren in Kallo

Cathy_Fett — 5 Feb 2002 5:26:35 GMT

I am trying to locate information about my families listed above. They all originated in Belgium, I've connected Dorathea Francisca Boykens b. 3 April 1846, Joseph Vercauteren b. 1842 and John Vercauteren b. 18 June 1873 to Kallo (Calloo.) Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Help find family

joannelavery3 — 12 Mar 2008 11:04:39 GMT

Hi, I was wondering if someone culd help me find family from Kieldrecht, Meerdonk, De Klinge. Their name is De Witte, I have lost contact with them now going on 6 years they have all moved and their telephone numbers have changed. Any help would be grateful. Thankyou

my great great grandfather maybe the brother of fredrich blume

cara8bro — 2 Jun 2008 1:03:52 GMT

MY GREAT GREAT GRAND FATHER CAME TO AMERICA IN 1869 HIS NAME WAS LAWRENCE BLUME, HE CAME HERE FROM GERMANY WITH A BROTHER FREDRICK AND THEY MUST HAVE SEPERATED THERE AFTER BECAUSE WE DON'T KNOW WHERE THE FREDRICK PART OF THE FAMILY GOT TO. LAWRENCE CAME TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND SETTLED IN ANDERSON IN VARENNES TOWNSHIP. HE MARRIED RACHEL BROWN. LAWRENCE DIED JANUARY 13, 1923. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO YOU MAY HAVE THAT COULD HELP ME. THE OLD STORYS TELL THAT THEY HAD A FIRST COUSIN WHO CAME WITH THEM AND THEY ALL WENT DIFFERENT WAYS TO SETTLE. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE COUSIN NAME AND CAN NOT PROVE THIS. BUT LAWRENCE AND FREDRICK ENTERED THE COUNTRY IN 1869 MY COUSIN HAS THE RECORDS OF THIS. IF I CAN HELP YOU I WILL BE GLAD TO.EMAIL ME AT cara8bro@aol.com
THANK YOU,
CARA BROWN

my great great grandfather maybe the brother of fredrich blume

cara8bro — 2 Jun 2008 1:03:41 GMT

Maria Livana De Walsche of Bouchaute, Assenede

patmontero25 — 31 May 2008 7:54:21 GMT

Maria Livana DE WALSCHE was born circa 1803 in Bouchaute, Assenede, East Flanders, Belgium. She died on 29 mar 1863 in Bouchaute.

She married John Baptist DHOOGE, who died on 21 Aug 1841 in Bouchaute.

Their son, John Francis, was born 16 Mar 1837 in Bouchaute.

John Francis married Maria Theresia VAN DYKE on 19 Jul 1863 in Bouchaute.

Any further information on the De Walsche family would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Van Dyke and Van Laere families of Bouchaute, Assenede

patmontero25 — 31 May 2008 7:53:26 GMT

John Baptist VAN DYKE did on 16 Feb 1863 in Bouchaute, Assenede, East Flanders, Belgium.
He married Sophia VAN LAERE.

Their daughter, Maria Theresia, was born 4 Nov 1834. She married John Francis DHOOGE on 19 Jul 1863 in Bouchaute.

Sophia was alive at the marriage and was 52 years old.

John Dhooge and his 3 children emigrated to the USA circa 1880 and settled in New Jersey. In the 1900 and 1910 census, John was a widower. He was Catholic.

Any further information on the Van Dyke or Van Laere family would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Van Wassenhove Family in Rock Island, Co., Illinois

denise_wassenhove — 20 Jan 2008 3:54:52 GMT

I am researching the Van Wassenhove family from Belgium. Are there any posters that have ties to the Illinois Van Wassenhoves?

Denise Wassenhove

VanGheluwes of Beveren-Roeselare

emilymartin317 — 28 Apr 2008 3:45:06 GMT

I think my VanGheluwe ancestors may have come from this area, immigrating to the US in 1892 and again in 1912. I would really like to talk to anyone who may know anything about VanGheluwes from this area, as we seem to have hit a roadblock in our research. Thanks.

Joannis Van Laere

drohanda — 13 Nov 2002 1:55:47 GMT

Looking for info on Joannis Van Laere born in Stekene, East Flanders. His wife was MAria Thijsburg born in Zuiddorpe, Zeeland. Their son was Theodorus and he was born in Zuiddorpe 20 dec 1817.

Where to look-up records for East Flanders?

ShawnaDobbelaere — 9 Jan 2008 5:06:10 GMT

I am trying to locate birth and marriage records online for several towns in East Flanders. Any suggestions?

Ternoey, Peter Joseph

tjhmg751 — 21 Mar 2008 12:23:08 GMT

Looking for information on Peter Joseph Ternoey, son of Emiel and Rosalie Ternoey. Peter remained in Belgium (Boekhoute/Kaprijke area) when his parents emmigrated to Canada in 1910-1920's.

Pelagie Cattoir

tjhmg751 — 21 Mar 2008 12:17:20 GMT

Looking for info on family member Pelagie Cattoir. Last known address from 1960's is Bassevelde Lansoy 68 Province Ost Vlanderest, Belgie Europa.
Info looking for are: DOB, date of death, any family members existing.

Kortemark

otlakerat — 9 Feb 2008 1:01:09 GMT

My Great Grandfather, Joseph Lambert was born in Brussels, Belgium. He married my Great Grandmother Victorine Dewaele. They had my Grandmother, Alice Lambert. My Great Grandfather was killed in 1916 in WWI. I believe his parents were Camille Lambert and his wife's name was Mathilda. I am working on our family history and am at a bit of a road block with their family. During the war my Grandmother, Alice moved to Middelkerke ( Flanders ) to live with HER Grandparents, while her mother stayed in Brussels to work. Any information on their family would be greatly appreciated. It's hard as they all spoke different dialects of the language. My Grandmother came to America when she was 20 years old and her mother remarried to Cyril Feryn. My Grandfather was also from Belgium, but he was from Kortermark ( Kortemark ). He came over to America when he was very young. His name was Michel Cool, Parents were Joseph and Victorine Cool. They all settled in Lyon County, MN ( Marshall is the town ).

Thank you in advance for ANY information someone may have!
Cathy
otlakerat@tds.net

DeCosters/Dekosters from Watervliet to Michigan

emilymartin317 — 9 Jan 2008 4:57:29 GMT

I'm looking for any information on any DeCosters/Dekosters who came to Michigan from Watervliet, Belgium. My great-grandfather was born in 1884 and his brother Clement Dekoster was born in 1902, so I'm assuming they have a lot of siblings. They had a sister I know about named Elsie, who married a DePauw. Thanks.

VanderHus surname

judypeterse — 9 Sep 2004 10:30:13 GMT

I am searching for ANY info on VanderHus. In the 1400s one family (orig. from Flanders but settling in Bohemia) changed their surname to Wander & Wanderer because of the controversy surrounding Jan Hus. I'm curious as to whether the name VanderHus exists today anywhere in the world. You can contact me directly at judypetersen@hotmail.com. Thanks. Judy Wanderer Petersen

Seeking correct spelling of a town in East Flanders

gdhobgen2 — 30 Oct 2007 9:36:48 GMT

Peter DOBBELAERRE born 11/22/1892 in either Iapsyle or Capsyle, East Flanders (handwriting is indistinct)came to America. Wish to learn correct spelling of his home city.

gdhobgen@aol.com

Will be grateful for any help.

De Bruyne and Debruiker Family

Clarence De Bruyne — 19 May 2002 9:42:31 GMT

I am looking for information about Jan Baptiste De Bruyne and Marie Emma Debruiker who came to Canada in 1905.
They had twelve kids.
10 of the 12 children of Jan and
Emma DeBruyne (it is in Flemish of course which makes it a little more
difficult) from Lanscouter c/o Oosterzele. Results indicate the following
birthdates:
Leonardus Prosper October 19,1876
Joannes Romanus (Roman) April 6, 1878
Maria Agatha (Mary) December 3, 1879
Alouisius (Louis) Joseph March 23, 1882
Joannes Camiel Jan. 27, 1889
Anna Irena (Irene, Renee) January 19, 1886
Cyriel (can not figure out second name) November 27, 1887
Emiel Josef (Joe) March 10, 1891
Augusta Romania May 31 1895
Oscar Arthur March 23, 1893

No records were found of Agnes and Odile so maybe they were not born in
Landscouter.I was unable to get the information I had hoped, i.e how long
the family lived in Landskouter prior to moving to Destelbergen or the
birthplace of Emma. I have zipped a letter off to Munte c/o Merelbeke so
will see if we can track down Jan DeBruyne's birth certificate and the name
of his parents.
If you have any information about this family I would appreciate hearing from you. I am looking for the ship they came over on and relatives in Belgium.
thank you Clarence -Son of Kamiel.

Minnaerts from Kaprijke

Betty King — 7 Jun 2006 8:57:49 GMT

I am going to Belgium in Sept. to visit the area where the Minnaert side of my family lived. I know little about Belgian records, except the info. from John Buyse about the Archives in Beveren-Waas. My Minnaerts came from Kaprijke, St. John-In-Ermo, Sint Laureins and that general area. Will the cemeteries in the area still have headstones going back to the 1700's or are headstones retired after a certain number of years like in the larger cities? Also, if I find the address of a specific home or farm where they lived, do you think residents would give me more information? Would it be a good idea to contact the historical society in the area? Let me know your experiences in visiting Belgium and what I can hope for. I am listing my Minnaert lineage.

Heritage:

Richard (Dick) Minnaert: 11/2/1897 Atkinson, IL to 1/12/1959 Moline, IL
Peter Minnaert: 7/4/1865 St. John-In-Ermo, Belgium to 7/1/1917 Victor, IA
Wife Louisa Marie DeBaets 10/3/1870 Annawan, IL to 7/8/1926 Victor, IA
Petrus Bernardus Minnaert: 9/17/1824 Kaprijke, Belgium to 3/11/1896 Atkinson, IL
Wife Rosalia D’Have: 3/21/1833 St. Laureyns, Belgium to 4/30/1912 Atkinson, IL
Gregorius Minnaert: 5/11/1789 Sint Laureins, Belgium to 5/24/1849 Kaprijke, Belgium
Wife Francisca Laurenys: 12/31/1786 to 7/12/1847.
Franciscus Livinus Minnaert: 5/24/1752 to 3/11/1831, Kaprijke.
Wife Joanna Marie Geeraerd
Livinus Minnaert: 3/3/1706 Kaprijke to 4/16/1776 Kaprijke.
Wife Petronella Jacoba Claeys: 1/20/1726 Kaprijke to 8/31/1775 Kaprijke.
Lieven Livinus Minnaert: 1/18/1663 to 10/13/1729 Kaprijke.
Wife Anna VanAcker: 1670 to 3/11/1745 Kaprijke.
Lenaert Leonardus Minnaert: 5/26/1622 Kaprijke to 8/28/1681.
Wife Petronella Stappaert.
Gabriel Sen. Minnaert: about 1570
Wife Joanna Bracke.

Carrette, DeVis and Gyselbrecht families

zaxdbd — 31 Aug 2007 3:46:02 GMT

Hi, I am looking for information on the Carrette (sometimes spelled Carette) family from East Flanders. My great grandmother was Maria Ludovica Carrette born 7 May 1858 in Knesselaere. Her parents were Ludovicus Carrette born 26 Apr 1828 in Knesselaere and Rosalia DeVis born about 1827. They had two children I know of Maria and a brother Petrus born 22 Jan 1856 in Knesselaere. Ludovicus's parents were Bernardus Carrette born about 1790 in Knesselaere (I think) and Catherina Gyselbrecht. They had 4 children that I know of Carolus, Ludovicus, Petrus and Augustinius.
Any info on Carrette, DeVis or Gyselbrecht families would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Barb

REYNIERS

Kathryn A. Hillebrand — 14 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for Reyniers info from Waarschoot, Sleidinge, Eeklo, Hansbeke, Ursel, Ertvelde. Thank you in advance.
Kathryn

DeVos, Louise

bitting1040 — 12 Jul 2007 3:48:46 GMT

My great-grandfather was named Louis DeVos. I believe he may have been born in East Flanders. He married Louise Vercouter. I am trying to determine his parents name as well as his date of birth and death. Any help would be much appreciated.

Bernardus Van Hecke (Aalter)

Tamara4 — 16 Apr 2003 2:22:04 GMT

I am looking for information on Bernardus Van Hecke born about 1783 and died 20 Jan. 1845 in Aalter. He was married to Maria Catharina Cocquyt, they had children Bruno, Alexander, and Ludovicus.
Alexander born 14 July 1838 in Aalter married Maria Mathide Lippens and had children Maria Romania, Elodia Cordula ( My ggreat grandmother), Alfons and Maria Victoria in Aalter.

Leonie Marie DE THAYE (+1949 Lochristi)

lucmatt — 30 May 2005 9:13:10 GMT

Mijnheer Théophiel TOLLENAERE
Mijnheer en Mevrouw Marcle BONNE-TOLLENAER en kinderen Marc en Annie
Mijnheer en mevrouw Willy ENGELS-TOLLENAERE en kinderen Gerda en Guido
Mijnheer en Mevrouw Gerard TOLLENAERE-VAN HOLSBEKE en dochter Arlette,
Mijnheer Théophiel TOLLENAERE,
Mijnheer en Mevrouw Frans VAN DEN BERGHE - DE THAYE, kinderen en kleinkinderen,
Mijnheer en Mevrouw Théophiel ENGELS - DE THAYE, kinderen en kleinkinderen,
Mijnheer Achiel TOLLENAERE,
Mijnheer en Mevrouw Jozef VAN KERKHOVE - TOLLENAERE en kinderen.

De familiën DE THAYE, TROCH, TOLLENAERE en VAN RENTERGHEM,

melde Ued. met diepe droefheid, doch met Christene gelatenheid, het onherstelnbaar verlies welke zij komen te ondergaan door het afsterven van hun teergeliefde echtgenote, moeder, schoonmoeder, grootmoeder, zuster, schoonzuster, tante, nicht en bloefdverwante

Mevrouw
Leonie - Marie DE THAYE
Echtgenote van Mijnheer Théophiel TOLLENAERE

Geboren te Lochristi, de 24 November 1889 en er godvruchtig overleden de 10 April 1949, gesterkt door de HH Sacramenten der stervenden.

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De plechtige lijkdienst, gevolgd van de teraardebestelling, waartoe Ued. vriendlijk wordt uitgenodigd, zal plaats hebben in de dekenala Kerk van Lochristi op woensdag 13 April 1949 om 9.30u.

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Vergadering ten sterfhuize, Dorp-West, 2 Loochristi om 9.15 u.

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Wees hare ziel indachtig in uwe godvruchtige gebeden.

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Loochristi, de 10 April 1949

Modest VAN HAELST died 15 Jan 1916 in Sint Niklaas

patmontero25 — 3 May 2007 12:36:44 GMT

Modest VAN HAELST died 15 Jan 1916 in Sint Niklaas.
Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Gent families BUREAU/DESAEGHER/DE GROOTE

bureaux — 7 Mar 2007 2:26:10 GMT

I am seeking information about my husband's family. We know that his grandfather, Eugene BUREAU was born in Gent,on 3 Aug 1863. His father was Theophilius BUREAU, born in Gent on
30 Jan 1827, and died there on 31 Aug 1884. He was married to Elisa Maria DESAEGHER and she was present at the wedding of Eugene in Antwerp on 1 Jan 1898.

The parents of Theophilius BUREAU were Henricus BUREAU and Francisca DE GROOTE and that is all we know.

I wonder if there is anyone else who has researched these families.

Samuel Lammens was born 16 Jun 1926 in Schellebelle

patmontero25 — 6 Mar 2007 9:16:33 GMT

Samuel Lammens was born 16 Jun 1926 in Schellebelle, East Flanders, Belgium to Joseph Lammens and Celestine Temmerman.
He died 2 Feb 1992 in Langton, Ontario, Canada.
He resided at RR 5.

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Mrs. Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Honorine Windey was born 18 Mar 1872 in Boekhoute, Assenede,

patmontero25 — 5 Mar 2007 8:40:25 GMT

Honorine Windey was born 18 Mar 1872 in Boekhoute, Assenede, East Flanders, Belgium. She died in Little Falls, Passaic County, New jersey, USA prior to 1924 and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, Passaic, NJ, USA.

She married Prosper Van Haelst.

Their son, Modest, was born 1893 in New Jersey. He died on 2 Nov 1924 and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery next to his mother.

Any further information on the Windey family would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Mrs. Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Dehooge-van Dijck family of Boekhoute, Assenede

patmontero25 — 3 Mar 2007 4:52:57 GMT

John Franciscus DEHOOGE was born Feb 1836 in Boekhoute, Assenede, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium .His occupation was farmer.
He married Maria Theresia VAN DIJCK.
John F. died after 1920 in Little Falls, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA. His occupation was U.S. mail carrier.
Maria T. died before 1900.

Their children, all born in Boekhoute:

Paulina, born Apr 1865, married John VAN DER MEULEN, died after 1930 in the USA. Census records show her year of immigration as 1885.

Julia, born 1877, married Charles VAN HAELST, died 30 Jan 1935 in Little Falls, Passaic, NJ, USA, buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Roman Catholic Cemetery.

John B., born Apr 1869, married Leonie LAMMENS 6 Aug 1898 in Paterson, Passaic, NJ, USA; died 26 Oct 1933 in Little Falls, Passaic, NJ, USA; buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Any further information on my family in Boekhoute would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Patricia Dehooge Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
P\atmontero25@hotmail.com

Lebekke, East Flanders: Surname Duffeler

brimartin10 — 19 Feb 2007 3:18:59 GMT

I'd like to hear from anyone with Duffeler ancestors from Belgium or Germany. My ancestor left Lebekke in 1855 for Wisconsin.

Brian Martin

De Rocker / Cauwels

nschroetter — 14 Feb 2007 3:56:09 GMT

I am searching for information on Medard DeRocker, born in Maldegem 10 NOV 1887, married to Magdalena Maria (Madeline) Cauwels (22 JUN 1910) and emigrated to USA on 20 JUL 1910. His father I have as Eduard De Rocker, born in Maldegem in 1853 (?), and I have 3 brothers of his recorded, Edmond born in Maldegem 10 AUG 1883, Gentiel born in Maldegem 21 JAN 1898 and Bertrand born in Maldegem 12 AUG 1901. If anyone has any information on this family, I would be most appreciative. I cannot find anything on the De Rocker branch of this family.

Joseph Franciscus van HAELST married 13 Apr 1853 in Bouchaute, Oost Vlaanderen

patmontero25 — 7 Feb 2007 8:38:47 GMT

Amelia Francisca BUYCK was born 7 Mar 1824 in Phillipine, Zeeland, Holland to Joannes Franciscus Buyck and Maria Francisca van de MOEVE. She married Josephus Franciscus van HAELST on 13 Apr 1853 in Bouchaute, Oost Vlaanderen, Belgium and died 13 Feb 1895 in Bouchaute.
Josephus and Amelia had the following children:

Charles, born 20 Feb 1859; married Julia DEHOOGE (of Belgium) and died 28 Nov 1944 in Little Falls, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA.

Pauline, married Arthur WEBB and died 5 mar 1980 in Little Falls, Passaic, NJ, USA.

Prosper, born 1868 Belgium; died 13 Aug 1934 in Little Falls, Passaic, NJ, USA.

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Patricia Montero
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Sas van Gent, Assenede, Boekhoute

TrishPayson — 6 Feb 2007 10:42:27 GMT

My family tree has missing branches! I am looking for information on ancestors WHILE THEY WERE IN BELGIUM. I have a Maria de Wulf born in Assenede around 1866 and her husband Emile de Vrieze born in Boekhoute around 1861. Maria's parent's names were Livinus de Wulf and Rosalia Modde. Were they born in Belgium? They lived for some time in Holland, and had a daughter there in Terneuzen, also named Maria Louisa. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Question

Jamie Bruckner — 30 Nov 2006 7:40:53 GMT

Hi Jamie It's Me Again Tim Vandevoorde.Do You Know
Anything About Our Grandmother Alma And My Late
Fathers Cousin Bertha Vandevoorde Or His Half
Brothers Jerome And Jack Vandevoorde & If They
Have Email Addresses Tim.

VAN LIJSEBETTEN

Filip Van Lijsebetten — 21 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Oost-Vlaanderen, tussen Eksaarde en Sint-Niklaas.

Bij het huwelijk van de zoon van Louis Van Lijsebetten staat het volgende :

"Op 27-12-1899 huwt Constant Van Lijsebetten, geboren te Sinaai op 2-5-1867,vlaskoper, zoon van Louis Van Lijsebetten, 83 jaar wonende te Sinaai en van Victoria Taelman overleden te Sinaai op 9-8-1885, 56 jaren oud, geboren te Eksaarde."

Van de geboorte of het huwelijk van Louis Van Lijsebetten (mijn overovergrootvader) en Victoria Taelman heb ik tot nu toe niets meer gevonden, zodat ik hier vastzit.

Wat nu ?

Belgium Club in Michgan

rhondas119 — 20 Jul 2006 12:09:03 GMT

Does anyone know of a Belgium Club in Michigan? I have documents from Belgium I would like to have translated.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Paulina Minnaert

Betty King — 30 Aug 2006 5:20:50 GMT

Mieke,

I have a list of the Minnaerts born in Kaprijke from 1619-1801 and there is not a Paulina listed. I also checked through all my families and do not have a match. There is a wonderful website on the Minnaerts, www.r-minnaert.de, that you might check. He has done a great job on research and everything has turned out correct.

Heurter - Belgium

Janet Heurter — 17 Aug 2006 11:40:10 GMT

John. I just read one of your post's about finding people from Belgium. May I ask for some advice? I am trying to find and information on my father n laws family which came from Audenne Belgium. His name was changed when they came to Canada. Could have been Von or Van Heurter. Pronounced Her tare, His parents were Florent Heurter, Annie Wilson. I have no clue as to their birthdates except my father n laws, which was June 27, 1906. They moved to England where he was schooled until they boarded the SS Metagama from Canada in 1919. Can you please advise me as to where to start. No one living has this information. There was also some mention of Germany being involved. How true that is I have no idea.
Sincerely
Janet Heurter

DeVetter, VanHoudenhove, Cauwels, DeBacker, Walgraeve---Ursel, Aeltre, Ruysselede

Rhonda Smith — 28 Oct 2004 11:57:43 GMT

Also, Goessens, Goethals, Ryckaert Vyncke, Heysse, and DeKetelarere. All of the above surnames are in my line on 2 sides. However, I cannot find anyone with a common ground to help with my quest. Does anyone have family who was in Belgium about the mid 1800's with these surnames? I'm getting pretty desperate. Please help!!

Van Ceulebroeck, Ghent

jennieh39 — 13 Jul 2006 8:02:26 GMT

Is anyone able please to look up any records for this surname in Ghent?
My great grandfather lived in England and also, I think his parents. He had 10 brothers and sisters so it must have been a big family. Camille Van Ceulebroeck was in a convent in Belgium but i don't know whereabouts.
Any help would be really wonderful.
Jennie

Jaobus LAMMENS and Serafina VANHOUTTE

patmontero25 — 17 Nov 2006 2:31:37 GMT

Jacobus LAMMENS, born Sijsele, married Serafina VANHOUTTE, born Maldegem. Their children:

Mathilde Clemence, born 21 Feb 1868 Middlburg; entered Ellis Island on 11 Apr 1901, age 37, via ship Westernland to destination Paterson, New Jersey to meet husband Peter DE TOLENAERE/TOLENSERE. She traveled with her 2 daughters: Alice, 5 and Emma, age 2. Last place of residence Boukhoute Belgium. She spoke Dutch. Peter is not listed in the US census records.

Leonie Marie, born 18 Aug 1863 Middlburg.

My paternal great grandmother, Leonie LAMMENS, born Sep 1875 per her death and census records, entered Ellis Island on 8 Apr 1896, destination Paterson, New Jersey.
I would greatly appreciate any information that may deny or prove this fact that they may be related.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Patricia Montero
San Jose, Costa Rica
Patmontero25@hotmail.com

Assenede, Belgium

Vicki — 13 Apr 2001 7:46:21 GMT

New researcher with following surnames;uyttenhove;rottier;stuurbout;vanhecke;staelens;dumon;willems; have some info after hiring dutch translater; would like to fill in the blanks; my pedigree chart appears to revolve around assende and east flanders
thanks!

Vandevoordes

Jamie Bruckner — 7 Jun 2006 4:43:27 GMT

Hi Jamie Remember Me I'm Tim Vandevoorde I Asked You Earler About Some Vandevoordes. Could You Check if Any Of Our Relatives Live In Illinois As Henry Was Our Grandfather & My Late Dads Father & He Never Knew Him Real Well. Also Please Check On The Whereabouts Of My Dads Half Brothers Jerome And Jack Also Please Check On Whether Jerome Vandevoorde Is Related To Us Thanks Tim.

Zoek echtpaar Joh.Ph. Haagen en Anth.G.de Vaan tr.1845 Breda

Jet Haagen — 9 May 2006 12:35:54 GMT

Wie heeft tips of informatie over het echtpaar Johannes Philippus Haagen [geb.1817] en Anthonia Geertruida de Vaan?

Zij lijken na hun huwelijk van de aardbodem verdwenen!

Zij trouwden op 29 december 1845 in Breda, nadat zij op zondag 16 november 1845 in Breda in ondertrouw zijn gegaan.
Hij was Hoornblazer, bij het zevende Regiment Infanterie in Garnizoen te Breda (Laatselijk gedurende meer dan zes maanden garizoen gehouden hebbende te Vlissingen, geboren te Mons, oud ruim 28 jaren, jongman, meerderjarig zoon van wijlen Jacobus Johannes Haagen en van wijle Juliana Hendrika Brouwer.)
Bij het huwelijk waren de volgende getuigen aanwezig: Rozema, Harm (geb. ±1811), van Wijke, Bernardus (geb. ±1813), Brussel, Daniel Jan (geb. ±1813) en Overeem, Dirk Cornelis (geb. ±1813).
Beroep getuigen; Allen Hoornblazer bij het Zevende Regiment Infanterie in garnizoen te Breda.

Johannes Philippus ondertekend de akte met J.P. Hagen(s)

Zij is geboren op maandag 3 mei 1813 in Amsterdam, dochter van de Vaan, Johannes en Raaben, Maria Magtilda.
Zijn ouders en jongere broers keren terug naar Amsterdam, waar de familie oorspronkelijk vandaan kwam.

Elke tip is zeer welkom!

BVD
Jet Haagen

research in Aalter or Ruiselede

jackiemckew — 22 Apr 2006 2:16:56 GMT

I am looking for someone who can do research on the surnames Boucquaert (Aalter) and Meuninck (Ruiselede) in their respective town archives. I am willing to pay for your time.

Verellen family (Verrebroek)

@@normamcoleman@yahoo.com — 28 Dec 2003 8:28:22 GMT

Searching for the parents of Joannes Josephus Verellen, b. abt. 1733; m. in Verrebroek, East Flanders, in 1759, Dorothea Philippina De Pauw. He may have been a brother or cousin of Melchior Verellen of Verrebroek.

Canadian Bisback's looking for relatives

janis Bisback — 20 Mar 2006 4:51:49 GMT

my husband's grandfather Victor, born approx 1884 was born outside brussels. emigrated to canada via the USA with two other brothers. one remained in the states the other two arrived in Ontario Canada and settled married etc. looking for connections to his family in Belgium

Information wanted

Pat — 14 Jun 2005 9:02:52 GMT

Can any one tell me where an Ichtegem--Wijnendale toen is or was located. I am looking to find information on my Deprez side of the family and this is what is mention on a mass card for my greatfather August DePrez who was born 1-12-1889 and died 5-11968 in Michigan.

Thanks
Pat

looking for relatives of Julius Van Assche

RUTHDHONDT — 28 Jan 2006 12:38:23 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Julius Van Assche arrived in the USA with passengership "The Zeeland" on the 9th of March 1909 and living at 301 7th avenue in Rock Island. Any information is welcome.
Best Regards Ruth

WAFLAR surname in Andalusia (Spain)

M. Granado — 12 Oct 2004 3:38:27 GMT

I'm looking for information about WAFLAR surname. There are some people with this surname in the provinces of Huelva, Cádiz and Seville (Andalusia, Spain). I'd like to know where is it from, since I supose this isn't a spanish surname.
My ancestors were:
MANUEL SANCHEZ-TOSCANO WAFLAR (my mother grandfather), born in Niebla (Huelva) circa 1886. Dead in Puerto Real (Cádiz) on 1936. His brothers: Francisco, José Luis, Elisa, Margarita, Aurora, Rómulo y Remo.
They were all children of:
ELISA WAFLAR JIMÉNEZ, born in Niebla (Huelva) circa 1850 and dead in Ronda (Málaga) circa 1935.
Any help would be very grateful.
Greetings.

Hulp bij de volgende familienamen: DUA, BOMBEKE, WUYTACK, BOON, THIJS, NOPPE, BALUWE

Paul Mantripp — 7 Apr 2005 9:47:56 GMT

Kan iemand mij helpen met de zoektocht naar de volgende families:

1. Josephus Gislenus DUA X Maria Ludovica BOMBEKE
Zij hadden de volgende kinderen:
Armand Fransius Stephania DUA (geboren 8 juli 1913)
Florimond DUA
Martha DUA

De familie is afkomstig van Antwerpen. Alle informatie is welkom.

2. Gislenus WUYTACK X Leonia Maria BOON
Zij hadden 1 kind:
Maria Cecilia WUYTACK (geboren 3 mei 1914)

De familie is afkomstig van Oost-Vlaanderen. Alle informatie is welkom.

3. Albertus Josephus THIJS (geboren 16 april 1897) X Josephina NOPPE (geboren 23 april 1902)

De familie is afkomstig van Oost-Vlaanderen. Alle informatie is welkom, vooral over Albertus' vader.

4. Jozef NOPPE X Fransisca BALUWE (geboren 18 januari 1859)
Zij hadden de volgende kinderen:
Josephina NOPPE (geboren 23 april 1902)
Albert NOPPE (geboren 27 oktober 1903)
Alois Isidoor NOPPE (geboren 27 augustus 1897)
Bertha NOPPE (geboren 5 januari 1890)
Cecilia NOPPE (geboren 3 juni 1900)

De familie is afkomstig van Oost-Vlaanderen. Alle informatie is welkom.

Met vriendelijke groeten
Paul

MINNAERT ACHILLE and EMMA DIERICKX

cpostnikoff1 — 8 Jan 2006 4:43:25 GMT

I am very anxious to trace any records of my great-grandparents (and of course, their predeceasors) or extended family members.

My great grandfather was ACHILLE MARIA JOSEPHUS MINNAERT, born in Gent on May 16, 1866. He died in Berchem, April 13, 1939.

He was a music teacher, a piano player and a conductor of orchestras.

My great grandmother was EMMA ADELINA BENEDICTA DIERICKX, born in Aalst in August of 1868 or 1870. She died in Deurne, May 4, 1931.

Their children were born in the 1890's in Aalst:
Ceclia Maria Ghislena Ursula (also a piano teacher)
Hector
Gustave, my grandfather
Arthur

The family came to Canada in 1910 or 1911 and returned to Belgium about 1930 (?).

ACHILLE had 3 sisters: Elodie, Eloise, Sylvie.

Any information or confirmation of these details would be much appreciated!

Sincerely,
Corinne (Minnaert) Postnikoff
British Columbia, Canada

josephus lammens of stekene

patmontero25 — 17 Nov 2006 2:31:37 GMT

I am searching for the information my ancestor, Josephus Lammens b. 27 Aug 1847 in Stekene. His parents were Francois Lammens b. 7 may 1845 in Stekene and Catharina Wauman.Thank you.

Ursel area information on Danneels, Mortier

Diane_Neihoff — 5 Mar 2006 11:55:44 GMT

Looking for information or help in the area around Ursel, great
grandparents are listed on immigration records as coming from this city. Immigration year 1890, Parents came over with 15 children. Can anyone help me on how to start looking for info for them in Belgium. What is the predominent religion of this region?

Van Holle and Duhoux families

arienmolema — 20 Dec 2004 11:12:03 GMT

I'm researching the Van Holle and Duhoux families who lived in Moerbeke and Wachtebeke. My ggg grandmother Marie Thérèse van Holle was born at Wachtebeke in 1817. Her father Ludivicus van Holle was born at Wachtebeke in 1768, and her mother Fernandina Duhoux was born in 1783 at Moerbeke. Ludivicus' parents were Jacques Jean van Holle and Isabeau Criel. Fernandina's parents were Antoine Joseph Duhoux and Marie Thérèse van Mol.

Anyone also researching these families can feel free to contact me.

Vandevoordes

Tim Vandevoorde — 16 Dec 2005 4:16:47 GMT

Hi Maybye Somehow We Are Related I Dont Know Much About Our Grandmother Alma My Grandfather
Was Henry And My Late Father George Had 2 Half
Brothers Jerome And Jack As Well As Other Relatives \
I Never Met In East & West Flanders Belgium Me My
Mother Margie Vandevoorde My Sisters Pam Vandevoorde Rehberrg Sally Vandevoorde My Brother Steve & His Wife Lori And Their Families Live In Elgin Illiunois Could You Send Me A List Of Our Living Vandevoorde Relatives With Their Email Addys Tim.

DEKEYREL, VANLANDEGEN. JOOS, DEWISPELAERE

vbrade — 23 Mar 2002 2:02:06 GMT

My great grandfather Edmund Joseph VanLandegen was born in Maldegen, Belgium Nov. 21, 1870. He was married to Seraphine DeWisplaere Mar. ee, 1893. Seraphine was born Oct. 19, 1873 in Bagerhaeke, Belgium. I would like to further research these families.

Another great grandfather, Alois Dekeyrel, was born Nov. 1 1860 in Wouman, Belgium. He married Eugenie Joos on Apr, 22, 1885 in Essen. Eugenie was born May 7, 1893 in Woumen. I would also like to research these families.

Dhollander or Dollander Family

Melissav1 — 20 Nov 2001 7:57:11 GMT

I am searching for information about the Dollander family which may have been spelled Dhollander in Belgium. My Great Grandfather Joseph F. Dollander came to America in the 1890's with his parent Theophile and Marie Dhollander. Joseph was possibly born in Watervelt, Oost Vlaandren.

D'Herde / Goessens relatives (Aspelare)

shayhillman1 — 5 Mar 2005 8:22:34 GMT

Frans D'Herde and Leonie Goessens were my great-grandparents. I have information on their five children--Maurice Victor, Irma, Gabriel, Maria, Emil. I am trying to find information on Frans and Leonie's parents and whether they had any brothers or sisters. I believe they are from the region of Aspelare. Any help would be appreciated.

Town of Sint-Amandsberg

LouAnn Hebert — 22 Jul 1999 8:28:43 GMT

Looking for anyone with information about the town of Sint-Amandsberg from 1900 to present. E-mail me at lahebert@bellsouth.net

Godefridus Coppens

Johanna — 14 Aug 2005 8:06:16 GMT

Looking for info on the following couple:
Godefridus Coppens married to Regina Francisca van Stekelenborg 22-09-1841 Lokeren.
Does anybody know their parents, dates of birth and decease,
and if possible also their children.?
Thanks in advance. In return I can do some research in Holland.('s-Hertogenbosch-'s-Gravenhage)

Sooy, Sooij

Mr. Francis M. Stuart — 28 Jun 2005 6:17:32 GMT

Hello

I an reserching an American family whose name here is spelled SOOY. It has also been spelled as SOEY and SOOEY. It is reported that a member of the family came to the colonies around About 1705 and married in New York or New Amsterdam. I was told search in Belgium and that name may be SOOIJ.

I an sure that American name is not the way it was spelled in Europe.

Can you help?

Thank you

Francis Stuart
Ohio
fstuart@bright.net

VanHoudenHove & DeWinter, please help

rhondas169 — 17 Jun 2005 4:00:15 GMT

I am looking for any information on Colletta DeWinter who married Felix Van HoudenHove (no dates/places) and had daughter Leontina born 1-3-1856 in Voorde (?) Belgium.She married Kamiel Goessens and lived for a time in Hautmont, France where Kamiel worked in the factories. This info is all I have gathered and may not be completely correct. Kamiel & Leontine were my gr-gr-grandparents and am trying to find any family to give clues to the following generations.
Can anyone help?

hulp bij de naam GOYVAERTS

ANNEMIE GOYVAERTS — 5 May 2005 8:28:57 GMT

I'm looking for my ancestors by the name of GOYVAERTS;
Up until now I found as eldest of the tree :
JACOBUS GOYVAERTS, born 1786 at RANST
His son : GOYVAERTS THOMAS born 1819 at Oelegem
If anyone has more information about these persons of of other people with the surname GOYVAERTS in the environment of Lier, Ranst,Oelegem, Brecht,etc. in Belgium, I would be grateful if you could submit this information to me.
Many thanks in advance.

Family History Information

baokbob — 13 Apr 2005 4:53:44 GMT

Looking for information on the following:

Joseph Lootens born in Belgium. Date and place unknown.
Married to Rosa De Munyck. Daughter of Joseph De Muynck and Marie Anna Vanderdonck. Rosa was born in Hansbeke, Belgium in 1789.
Rosa died on 27 January, 1864 in Aalter, Belgium.

Children included:
Joannes, born 1816.
Euginia, born in 1824.
Fredericus, born 1830.
Augustinus, born 1832.
Eduardus, born 19 October 1832, imigrated to America in 1868.
Mathilde, born 1836.

I believe all the children were born in aalter, Belgium.

This information was passed on to me by an individual from Belgium a while back. I would like to see if I can find additional information.

Thanks in advance and sorry about the long note.

Bob

Van Laeys family name

Jean-Marie Valaeys — 11 Apr 2005 8:50:11 GMT

... sorry for my bad english!
I'm living in Mouscron. I'm a descendant from Vanlaeys Petrus-Franciscus (father, Petrus-Franciscus and mother Demets Pétrolilla. He is born 9/2/1736 to Ruein (christining certificate 126 - 2).
I can you give all the listing of family Vanlaeys : 45 chsistining, 17 married ans 30 dead for the periode 1693 - 1796. Listing carry out in 1830, official copy of parished registres of Ruien.
I can also you help for search to Ruein in the "Provincial Archives". It's the best solution and not in Brussel! If you want another document, photo... ? I can research doieng in Mouscron.
I'm very happy to help you for this research from your and my family that i find today in ... United States !
Confratulation for your worf ans i hope a answer.

I can also answer gived for another name : Valaeys, Vallaeys ans two french names : Vallays, Vallais.
e-mail : jm.valaeys@tvcablenet.be (Belgium)

Boeynaems

Boeynaems — 25 May 2002 5:00:32 GMT

Wie weet iets meer over familie Boeynaems uit Niel. Het zouden afstammelingen kunnen zijn van Hendricus Fransiscus Boeynaems geb. 18.4.1893 te Niel als zoon van Jozef Antoon en Maria Josephina deSmedt.

Van Agtmael, Van Eckleu

MichaelOHearn52 — 21 Oct 2005 3:31:33 GMT

Frank Van Agtmael born 1890/1891, son of Louis Van Agtmael and Johanna nee Van Eckleu. Born Eschen (Eichen?), Belgium. Immigrated to America. Married Elizabeth Clark nee Werner on July 4, 1942, at Sacred Heart Church in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Any information on Van Agtmael family, including location from which surname derives?

Melle

elrnurse — 28 Nov 2002 12:41:17 GMT

I need someone to link me with a Sanitarium in Melle, Belgium so I can write them and ask for my grandmother's records

DeVetter

elrnurse — 12 Mar 2003 12:19:49 GMT

Looking for information about Petrus DeVetter born in 1848 in Belgium

Bernardus Franciscus D'Huyvetter

JosephPigeon — 7 Jan 2005 3:04:36 GMT

I am desperately trying to draw a link between the last D'Huyvetter ancestor in my family tree and his parents. Jacobus Francies (or Franciscus) D'Huyvetter was born about 1928 in Watervliet, Belgium and was married to Seraphina DeSmet (who died in a convent in Bassevelde, Belgium) in roughly 1914.

I have not been able to find Jacobus' parents, although I have a suspicion his father is Bernadus Franciscus D'Huyvetter, who was born in 1802 in the same general area as Jacobus. This information is all located on the Church of Latter Day Saints genealogy site. The ages would be right for Bernardus to be Jacobus' father, but I can't seem to find the proof anywhere. This is really important because on the LDS site, Bernardus' ancestors are listed back into the late 14th century.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Mental Institution of Sint Lucia

kpitchel_1 — 17 May 2006 5:45:36 GMT

I would like to know if the the mental institution of Sint Lucia in Sint Niklass was invaded or taken over by the Germany army during the German occupation of Belgium during World War II. Also, what happened to the patients during this time.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Kathleen Pitchel

Dhaenens: looking for info on Dominic D'Haenens, circa 1840

jswatson44 — 19 Apr 2004 6:59:41 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for information on one of my great-great
grandfathers: Dominic D'Haenens,
who was married to Virginia DeHoover.

They were probably living in and around the Ghent
area of Belgium most of their lives (around Deinze,
or the small towns outside of that), around 1840,
give or take 10 years.

His children who immigrated to the US around late 1880's
to 1910's were:
Gentil Dhaenens,
Baziel Dhaenens,
Julius Dhaenens,
Karl Dhaenens,
Marie Dhaenens,
Irma Dhaenens,
Amand Dhaenens
Henry Dhaenens,

Possibly others.

It is also possible that Dominic Dhaenens was also
married to a Marie, since some of the above that say
they are brother of each other, but they say their mother's
name is different: i.e., Gentil says his mother's name was
Virginia, and Julius says his mother's name was Marie,
and yet they list themselves as brothers on the
Ellisisland.org manifests.

One of the manifests even lists Marie Dhaenens' address
in Belgium:
"Doorsnedestr. 127, Vynckt"., which is actually
a street in Vinkt, as of Sept. 1923.

Anyway, any information I can find on any of these
would be great.

Thanks,
John

VAN LAEIJS (Laeys), Egidius x DE MEDTS, Willemine Kwaremont

Marie Van Laeys — 4 Jan 2005 4:27:45 GMT

Hope someone might have a connection to the following lines:
Willemine De Medts died in Kwaremont 23.02.1690 her husband Egidius Van Laeijs died prior to Willemine. Their son was Francois Van Laeijs (in his lifetime had several spellings) he married first to Emma (Anna) Verriest about 1713 after Emma's death he married Cecile Hoormans he had about 9 children and died in Ruien 1724. Cecile and Francois marriage took place in Ronse. Francois marriage certificate to Emma Verriest reads Frans Vallaijs his children are listed as follows with Emma: 1) Willem, 2) Petronelle 3) Josine...and with Cecile Hooreman were:4)Frans 5)Corneel 6) Egidius 7)Catherine.
A landbook for Ruien also spells Frans name Vanlays another list spells it Vanloo and Van Laijs (Leijs).
I would like to hear from anyone interested in this line. The other names connected to Van Laeys are DeMan, Soubrey, DeKeyser, Van Geesdaele.

Translation Assistance with Flemish Text

Suzanne Van de Walle Lossi — 4 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Bastin & Van de Weyer

Patricia — 10 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Is anyone researching the following family?

Julia Van de Weyer married Nicholas Francois Bastin in 1835 at Ghent. Their children were:

Arthur Louis Alexandre b. 1837
Victor edmund Henri
Alphonse Jean Joseph
Eleonore Adelaide
Sidonie Francoise Leopoldine
Julia Maria (d.inf.)

When Julia was widowed, she married Joseph van Hollebeke. She was again widowed and in 1864 went with Eleonore & Sidonie to Alost. About the same time Victor went to Haacht & Alphonse to Zele.

I would like to know if they had descendants as my great-grandfather was Arthur Louis Alexandre, their eldest brother. Please contact if you are a descendant of any of the above.

please help

van drom — 6 Dec 2004 12:10:30 GMT

Hallo
My name is Etienne Van Drom.
Searching the surname index of the flemish emigrants i found the name Vandrom but i can't reach it .
I know there have been several members of the Vandrom family emigrated to the USA in between 1850 - 1930
CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE.
Mijn naam is Etienne Van Drom.
Zoekend in de Familie namen index van Belgische emigranten vond ik de naam Vandrom maar ik kan er niet bij geraken.
Ik weet zeker dat er verschillende Van Drom's geemigreerd zijn naar de USA tussen 1850 en 1930
KAN IEMAND ME HELPEN AUB

CONVENTS IN BELGIUM ??

Rhonda Smith — 11 Nov 2004 1:22:42 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to find a convent in Belgium (or into France)? Is there a site that can help me find said convent??
Need help desperately!

DeBruyne Family (BEL -> Canada)

anthony1237 — 21 Jun 2002 3:39:58 GMT

I am trying to locate info on John Baptist DeBruyne and Marie Emma DeBruycher who emigrated to Canada in the early 1900's from Belgium ( Lanslkater) with their eleven children.
Any info on where Lanslkater is or about this family would be much appreciated.

Goosen family search

JenifferGoosen — 2 Jul 2001 10:55:08 GMT

I'm busy researching the Goosen family. I have got as far back as Jean Baptiste Goosen who came from Londerzeel, Belgium. He married Elizabeth Viant from Amsterdam in 1698, and then moved to Stellenbosch, South Africa. Should anybody have any information pertaining to the Goosen family, please contact me.

Baptismal Record

kpitchel_1 — 17 May 2006 5:45:36 GMT

Hi,

I am interested to know how, or if it is possible, to get a copy of my grandfather's baptismal record. His name was Theophiel Joseph Van den Bosch and he was born Feb. 21, 1884 in Beveren Waas.

Any information or assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Kathleen Pitchel

search for Vanrenterghem ancestry

francoise cosson — 11 Jun 2004 2:43:32 GMT

My grand father, Camillus Vanrenterghem, born in Nazareth on Apr 10, 1853,married Virginie Stevens, born in Saint Martin Laethem on Sep 28, 1853.
They moved to Lille, France in 1878 and became French Citizens without any problem.
His parents were Séraphin Vanrenterghem and Amelia Dewaegenaire.
Her parents were Clement Stevens and Sophie Demeyer.
I have not been able to go any further in my ancestor search. I would appreciate any help.

gegevens over de familie Kockelbergh

stefaankockelbergh — 26 Jul 2003 9:56:43 GMT

Graag had ik meer gegevens en informatie ontvangen betreffende de naam Kockelbergh. Waar kan ik deze informatie terugvinden. Hoe kan ik toegang krijgen tot de rijksregisters via internet. Alle hulp om een stamboom op te stellen is welkom.

Dank bij voorbaat.

Stefaan

my real farther

Mr John Darlington — 22 Sep 2004 7:34:14 GMT

Can anyone help me please i`m trying to find my real farther who was a Staff Sergeant in the Belgium Army during the second world war ,his name was /is "Francois ,constant , hubert ,Voents .

Vital Records/Ursel, Belgium???

Rhonda Smith — 22 Sep 2004 1:38:54 GMT

Can anyone help with finding vital records info in Ursel, Belgium? Am looking for great-grandparents' info late 1800's-early 1900's. Ryckaert/Goossens (Goessen?)

De Souter Family

mabeena — 21 Sep 2004 12:55:04 GMT

I am searching for any information on the De Souter name. I have my family line up to 1602 and now I am trying to branch out so to speak. I have many missing pieces to my puzzle and would be grateful for any info. The family is mostly from Rupelmonde but are also in Brugge and Antwerp and a few in France and South Africa. We're the only ones in the USA.

Thanks for all of your time and help and I would be more than glad to return the favor.

Eileen

HENRI VERNI

alanvarney13 — 30 Oct 2006 12:48:00 GMT

Can anyone please help .I am trying to find any VERNI who could be related to HENRI VERNI from Duffield in Derbyshire England Date of birth around 1675

Ryckaert/Goossens/Decooman/Deketelarere/ Heysse/ VanDinEinde

rhondas119 — 20 Sep 2004 1:11:41 GMT

Am looking for info on ANY of these families. Ryckaert's>Belgium to Indiana>Minnesota>
Goossens & Ryckaert
Goethals (& Ryckaert)born in France, came to US in 1899>to meet husband who came ahead...South Bend Indiana.
Ryckaert brothers sent to US after mother died. Brothers and sister in Belgium. Sister sent to convent (does anyone know of a convent in or near Ursel, Bel....or where to find out..)
Need help, please.

DeJaeger Family (ca 1880, De Pinte)

anthony1237 — 21 Jun 2002 3:39:58 GMT

I am trying to locate information on Charles Louis DeJaeger and Rosalia Kinds who lived in DePinte, Oost-Flanders in the 1880's. Any help would be much appreciated.

Teller

OStewart6905 — 5 Dec 2001 5:51:01 GMT

Searching for information on the Teller family from Sas Van Gent, Belgium.

How to find a Obit for a relative that died in Oudenaarde around 1990 ?

Genna Claeys Fleming — 2 Oct 2003 12:02:45 GMT

I am searching for a Obit on my Uncle Henri DeRouck. He was born in the early 1900's I can only assume he is long past gone. I have his last know address as: Mr. Henri DeRouck, Bruullos-6, Oudenaarde 9700 Belguim. That was a address from 1984, that older relative found recently. Can some one please tell me how to research to see if he died there or somewhere close. Sincerely , Genna

Biekx and Fobe

Clan_Taylor — 17 May 2004 10:41:51 GMT

Looking for any info on the Biekx and Fobe family of Melsele.

Also does anyone have any information on WWI Medals.

Alois Fobe of Melsele, East Flanders, Belgium
received 1914-1918 Croix Des Deportes dated 8 April 1924 with a certificate Gedachtenis Diploma.

Bronze coloured star with Red and white striped ribbon
presented for "bravery in the field" ???

Thsi Alis Fobe was also a POW.

Any help would be appreciated as I can't seem to find any mention of these family names in Belgium.

Reyniers

Arkadiusz Nelke — 26 Feb 2004 1:05:45 GMT

Im lookink for Reyniers Family from Kleve (Cleve).

Gerhard Reyniers (1.Mai.1864 - 29.Mai.1916) maried to
Anna Maria Wagner (abt 1854 - 8.Dezember.1893)

Postillon Lambert Reyniers (* abt 1828) Kleve,maried to
Hendrina /Katharina/ Jansen (* abt 1829) Kleve

And:
Johann Philipp Wagner, Köln
Maria Brüx, Köln

Help finding my Great Great Grandfather's family or records.

Genna Claeys Stafford — 24 Jan 2004 3:18:08 GMT

My great great grandfathers name was Camillus (Kamiel) Van Assche: he was born in Nokere, Belgium on feb 23 1847.
He married Virginia Van De Populiere 02.03.1869 in Wortegem. Virginia Van De Populiere was born in Wortefem-Petegem 07.05.1848. According to the records I have she died in Ooike 05/28/1912. and it shows that Camilllus moved to Wannegem-Lede 02/24/1923. But that is the last I have been able to locate.. I need to see if anyone can tell me where I could find more information on him and his wife.. they had 9 children and thier names are:
Adolf Van Assche born in Nokere 9/12/1871
August Van Assche born in Nokere 02/02/1873
Julius " " """"" " 02/04/1874
Ciriel " " " " """ " 05/27/1878
Maria Anna Van Assche born in Nokere 01/19/1880
Maria Magdalena Van Assche born in Nokere 09/03/1881
Maria Ludovika Van Assche born in Nokere 06/16/1883
Livinia Van Assche born in Ooike 11/1/1888
Maria Julia Clara Van Assche born in Ooike 12/21/1892

If anyone can direct me to a place to get records of what might have been his parents and any other information I would greatly apperciate any help I can get...

Thank you in advance , Sincerely Genna Claeys Stafford