Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
Theodorus was born Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium per the records, but I could not find a Beekheim. I did find someone else mentioning Beekheim and thinking it might really be Rekem in Limburg?
The thing is Theodorus ended up in the Netherlands, so although I've researched a lot of my Dutch ancestors, I'm not so sure on how to research this Belgian one?!
I also have notes the following notes on him: Military service: Soldier in the first batallion of the reg. Infantry of general-major Bentink Religion: Catholic
He ended up marrying Hendrikje Frederiks Van 't Spijker in Hasselt, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands on 25 Apr 1791.
He died 30 Jul 1857 in the same place where he was married.
I also have that his father was Francois, but thats all I have now (aside from his children and my ancestor of course). I would love to learn more and to delve into my Belgian Background for the first time if possible.
Respectfully, -ks
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
hello ks(?), in Theodorus' death record it says that he was born in Reekheim (B) and this indeed Rekem in the Belgian province Limburg. I know someone that might be able to help. I will write to him and will let you know. Greetings, Irma
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
Irma,
AWESOME! Thank you so much for responding and looking into this. It was more than I hoped for!
I'm not sure where I got this information as it has been years, but it was said that Theodorus was a soldier in the first batallion of the regular Infantry of general-major Bentink. I tried searching for more on this, but not sure who this general is and what conflict he served in?! Does this ring a bell for you ... or for anyone?
Anyway, thanks again for all your help!
Respectfully,
Kevin Strattan
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
Hi Kevin, Searched my CD with the records of Rekem, Belgium, for the name Pafhuizen.
Found the following: - Beckers, Dam. Gehuwd (married) op 05-07-1745 te Rekem met Pafenhausen, Maria. Geboren (born) te Koblenz-Westfalen - Paffhousen, Philip. Gehuwd op 20-02-1724 te Rekem met Beijers, Anna Catharina. - Boems, Joannis. Gehuwd op 12-09-1734 te Rekem met Pafhousen, Marie.
Nothing more! Nothing on the name Pafhuizen which surely is a sort of Dutch spelling of the name. The original name could be spelled Paffhausen or Paffhousen or.......what ever spelling it may be to my humble opinion it is German. Certainly because you mention that Theodore was a soldier. You better search the Internet for that general-major Bentink because I don't know nothing about soldiers.
By the way; have you searched for Theodore's death certificate at FamilySearch?
Sorry that I couldn't be of more help. Succes with your search! Greetings, Irma
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
No luck on the Death Certificate, thanks for the suggestion. I do know he died 30 Jul 1857 in Hasselt, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, or at least that is what my records say, but Family Search doesn't have any deaths for him.
Thanks for the help. Maybe the person you were reaching out to can help.
Respectfully,
Kevin Strattan
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
Here is the death certrificate but it doesn't give any more information as only that is for sure says Reekheim = Rekem.
The person I asked for help has no other sources that I have so....sorry!
Greets, Irma
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
Irma, thanks so much for providing this document. I appreciate it.
So now I know her birth place as Rekem, thanks! I also believe I have his father's first name as Francois, but other than that I don't now much about his progenitors. I'll have to keep studying this line.
Thanks again for all your help!!
Respectfully,
Kevin Strattan
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
Hello Kevin,
Between 1724 and 1770 there were only two Theodorus Pashousen born in Rekem ( Belgium ). The youngest born in 1766 and the oldest born in 1735 ( the older one is an uncle of the younger one ). So I presume that it should be the youngest one you are searching for as we compare the age of Dorus Pashuizen ( = Pashousen )on his death certificate of 1857( 95 years old ). With the birth date of the youngest Theodorus Pashousen ( 1766 ) we see that he than must be 90 years of age when he died in Holland. I think that its possible that this is the right Theodorus because as you can read on the death certificate of Hasselt, Overijssel, Holland the civil servant didn't knew his parents names so it is quite understandable that they also didn't knew his exact age. Parents of Theodorus Pashousen ( born 1766 ) are Wilhelmus Pashousen and Johanna Maria Paulissen. Picture birth certificate Theodorus Pashousen, born 11 December 1766 is added to this reply
remark : in old dutch handwriting a letter written as if it is an "f", means the letter "s"
Kind Regards, Marc Belgium
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Marc,
Wow, thank you so much for all the detail and the document! It is strange, but for some reason I had his father as being Francois Pafhuizen? Does that make sense or fit into anything? I see per the document his father is Wilhelmus, interesting. Perhaps that information was just erroneous, the only thing is I even had a death of Francois in 1834?! Other than that I don't have any information on that alleged connection to his father.
If you see anything on your side relating to a Francois, please let me know!
Respectfully,
Kevin Strattan
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Re: Theodorus Pafhuizen Abt. 1762 in Beekheim, Belgium
Is there anything more you can tell me about the parents Wilhelm and Johanna? Do you have any dates for them? Since you state that there is an Uncle Theodorus as well born in 1735, I take that to mean he must be Wilhelm's brother. Does that mean that Wilhelm was also born in the same location? Do you know his parents?
Sorry for all the questions!
Respectfully,
Kevin Strattan
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