FAH's Past Queries

FAH's Past Queries

These were all taken from FAH back issues
These start with the most recent issue and goes back to 1983


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VAN DE MAELE Sailed on the Vanderland September 17, 1912 - Emelie Van De Maele - age 37, Marie - age 5, Frederik - age 4, Joseph - 8 months. Does any one know anything about this family? [Vol. 29 #2] EMAIL
ELSKENS Does anyone have information about any possible descendants of this family ELSKENS and descendants. Thank you very much. Peter ELSKENS and wife Anna M. with their children sailed on the SS Sir Robert Peel from Antwerp and arrived in NY on September 2, 1856. Michel born 1843 in Belgium and died 1897 in Illinois. Guillaume born 1845 in Belgium. Jean born 1852 in Belgium. Mary born 1812 in Belgium. William born 1843 in Belgium. Paulina born 1850 in Belgium and died January 11 1896 in Illinois. Mary J. born 1868 in Illinois. Anna born February 12, 1869 in Illinois. Louisa born September 12, 1872 in Chicago, Illinois. Mathilda C. born Feburary 9, 1874 in Chicago. Mary born March 25, 1877 in Illinois. Pauline born March 29, 1878 in Chicago, Ill. Henry P. born Feburary 27, 1881 in Chicago, Ill. Willie born July 2, 1883 in Illinois. Agnes born October 12, 1885 in Illinois and died May 27 1902 in Illinois. Hannah born January 31, 1917 in Chicago, Ill. Peter died Feburary 5, 1923 in Norwood Park Township, Illinois. Charles M. is recorded on the census 1880. [Vol. 29 #2] EMAIL
BOZUM Seeking any information about Balthazar BOZUM, was born circa. 1666 in Leuven, Belgium, died on 23 July 1746 in Bernbach, Hessen, Germany. Married Susana (maiden name unknown), their daughter Maria Eva BOZUM was born circa. 1692 (birth place unknown) died on 19 January 1752 in Bernbach. All records in Hessen exhausted. [Vol. 27 #3] EMAIL
LANDUYT
LANDURT
LANDOIT
LANDWIT
Would like more information on my great-grandfather before he arrived at St. Louis, Mo where he died in 1901. Ivo (Evo) LANDUYT was born on 1 May 1832, arrived in US 1854 (in US 1900 census), spoke Flemish, don't know the arrival ship which arrived on 7 October 1857. Married Mary (Maria) FIRO (TIRO) at St. Andrew Catholic Church at Grand Rapids, MI about 1868, the year daughter Mary was born. Ivo or Mary LANDUYT (various spellings) found on 1860 MSI census, On 1865 census, Ivo (Ebvo) LANDWIT, new wife Sidonia and daughter Mary 89 years old, new son Aemil, 11 months. [Vol. 27 #1] EMAIL
VERBEKE
LOBBESTAEL
Seeking vital statistics and any additional information regarding Mary VERBEKE who was born between 1851 and 1860 in Belgium, married to Jules LOBESTAEL. They had the following children: Louis, Charles, Leo, George, Alphonse, Joseph, Angele & Alphonsine [Vol. 27 #1] EMAIL
BOHY Looking for siblings of my great-grandfather, probably in Belgium. John F. BOHY was born on 8 August 1851 in Brussels (not sure of the location), died on 17 December 1914 at Hawk Run (Morris Township) Clearfield, PA. Sister Anne Marie DRIANNE was born on July 1862, married in 1876 in Belgium. (What happened to her?) Marie DUPREY was born 1852 in Belgium, married in 1888 at Hawk Run PA. My grandfather August BOHY was born on 8 September 1876 in Belgium and died on 23 April 1951. [Vol. 27 #1] EMAIL
JANSSENS Seeking any details about father Carolus JANSSENS who was born on 28 September 1900 and died in 1960, emigrated from Belgium about 1923 with first wife Julia SAMIJN and daughter Germanine. Carolus' mother Coralie DEMEULENMEISTER may have emigrated to US about 1908. [Vol. 27 #1] EMAIL
DEWELDE
PEETERMANS
Looking for the birth, death or marriage record of Marie Catherine PEETERMANS, born 1760 in Hackendover. She was married to Adolphus DEWELDE 1787 perhaps in the village of her parents or perhaps in Hackendover. Would like the names and any information about her parents. [Vol. 26 #1] EMAIL
VAN QUEKELBERGHE Aloysius VAN QUEKELBERGHE born 29 October 1867 in Moerkerke, died 29 April 1922 in Brugge, son of Jacobus and Virginie MEULMAN. He came to America for one year in the late 1880's or early 1890's, traversed the USA to San Francisco, then returned to Belgium. I would like to know the year he came here. [Vol. 26 #1] EMAIL
VERSCHAEVE/VERSCHAGE
VLAEMINCK/FLEMING
Looking for any information about my ancestors who settled in Henry City, Illinois. [Vol. 26 #1] EMAIL
CARLY Looking for any information about George Albert CARLY (or his parents), born 16 July 1896 in Roeselare, died 2 November 1944 in Detroit, Michigan or Emma GAT nee CARLY (or her parents) born 19 November 1884 in Roeselare, Belgium, died 18 January 1972, married to Henry. Both are cousins to Felix Julien CARLY. [Vol. 26 #1] EMAIL
BETHUNE
LATTREZ (LATRAE')
VAN SLAMBROUCK
VERSCHAEVE
Looking for relatives of Frank BETHUNE born about 1861 in Belgium, died 1 September 1929, married to Julia LATTREZ (LATRAE') born 26 January 1858, daughter of Fredericus LATTREZ born 1827 in Kachtem, Belgium and Anna DE MEULENARE born 5 November 1829 in Koolskamp Belgium. Frank, wife Julia and daughter Demetry LATTREZ emigrated to America on Lapland 19 February 1920 to Julia's sister Sylvia born 4 November 1864 Zwevezeele, Belgium, married to Richard VAN SLAMBROUCK. All settled in Monroe, Michigan. Frank and Julia had another daughter Angeline born 16 January 1890 Oostend, Belgium, married to Joseph Rene VERSHAVE (VERSCHAEVE) born 18 November 1887, died 1973. Angeline and Joseph VERSCHAEVE were my grandparents. I have 5 generation back from my grandfather VERSCHAEVE and all resided in Lotenhulle, Belgium. [Vol. 25 #2] EMAIL
VAN LANDUYT
DE SOETE
Seeking names and dates of children born of the marriage on 12 December 1830 in Tielt, West Flanders of Emmanuel VAN LANDUYT born 10 December 1799, Tielt, West Flanders (son of Emmanual VAN LANDUYT and Cecelia VAN TORNHOUT.) and Isabella DE SOETE born 3 January 1802 in Tielt, West Flanders (daughter of Judocus DE SOETE and Theresia DE LAERE) [Vol. 25 #2] EMAIL
DE CLERCQ
DE GRAEVE
Two brothers married to the same woman! Norbertus DE GRAEVE on born 22 August 1772 & married Catherine De CLERCQ on 7 January 1800. Albertus DE GRAEVE married Catherine De CLERCQ probably between 1800 & 1805 in Gent or St. Denijs Westrem. The marriage document for Norbertus & Catherine, birth records for 4 children of Albertus & Catherine and death records for Albertus & Catherine confirm that both men were married to the same woman. Extensive research at LDS could not find a marriage document for Albertus & Catherine. It is assumed that Norbertus died shortly after the marriage and Albertus married his brother's widow. A marriage document is needed to confirm this premise. [Vol. 25 #1] EMAIL
CLEPPE Seeking information about children of Judocus CLEPPE, born on 21 May 1798 in Ruiselede, Belgium, married to Francoise VANDERSCHAEGEN-VERSCHAEVE, born on 16 Setptember 1735 in Tielt, Belgium, died on 9 March 1890 in Aalter, Belgim. Known children (1) Melanie born on 27 January 1829 in Ruiselede, married on 9 November 1864 in Aalter to Constantinus DE RAM & died on 23 November 1902 in Ruiselede. (2) Ivo born about 1845 and died sometime in 1873. (3) August born about 1858. Need birth, marriage, death dates for Ivo and August and any information on possible other children. [Vol. 25 #1] EMAIL
VAN DE VELDE
GEERINCKX
Marinus VAN DE VELDE born on 12 December 1776 in Sinaai, Belgium, son of Gillis F. VAN DE VELDE & Marie Judoca GEERINCKX. Married Maria Petronilla BRUGGERMAN who was born on 31 January 1771 in Lokeren, Belgium. Daughter of Judocus BRUGGERMAN & Adriana Maria NEELS. Need the death date of Marinus. He was still living when a son, Charles died in 1852 in Zeveneken(?), Belgium. [Vol. 25 #1] EMAIL
DE ROO
BOLLAERT
Rene DE ROO born on 29 December 1889 in Wingene, Belgium & married Marie VAN LAERE, born on 10 September 1888 Wingene, Belgium. They with their family came to the U.S. in 1921. They may have lived off Mack Avenue on a street near Lakeview on the east side of Detroit. Need death dates for both... Rochelle "Racheal" DE ROO (daughter) born about 1920 in Wingene, Belgium & married George BOLLAERT on 1 August 1940 in Detroit Michigan, divorced between 1970 & 1975. Need date of divorce and all names, dates of any remarriage. Alice DE ROO (daughter) born in Detroit, Michigan. Who did she married and when? Jules DE ROO (brother) born about 1892 in Wingene, came to U.S. 1913 - 1914. Need any dates on him and his family. [Vol. 25 #1] EMAIL
DESMET
HANNE
CARPENTIER
VANDECASTEELE
Seeking further information regarding the families and descendants of Maria Paulina DeSMET (29 November 1868 - 12 May 1953) and Lucia Barbara DeSMET (6 July 1875 - death date unknown), the daughter of Felix DeSMET(1835-1915) and Marie Therese VANWYNSBERGHE (1835-1924) of Lichtervelde, West Flanders. Maria Paulina married Charles HANNE on 28 October 1935, children Richard HANNE-CARPENTIER, Michel CARPENTIER-HANNE, Camiel, Odiel and Achiel lived in Lichtervelde. Lucia Barbara married a VANDECASTEELE (given name, dates etc. unknown) - 3 children known, Odiel, another son and a daughter. Lived in Torhout. There were also 5 DeSMET brothers: Karel (1867-1918), Alois (1870-1942), Edmond (1875-1963), Richard (1878-1950), Camiel (1885-1958). All except Karel emigrated to Detroit, Michigan between 1905 - 1913. [Vol. 24 #1] EMAIL
VAN GOETHEM
ONGENA
Seeking further information on the families and descendants of Edmond Hurbert VAN GOETHEM - born 11 September 1876 in Koewacht, Zeeland, Netherlands - death date unknown, probably in Detroit, Michigan - married Caroline Adriana Rosalie WALRI (born 18 January 1882 in Mechelen, Antwerp, Belgium - died 8 April 1968 in Detroit, Michigan). They had a daughter, Rose Marie Paulina, dates unknown. Also the families and descendants of Theophiel ONGENA - born 8 January 1857 in Sint Pauwels, East Flanders, Belgium - died 17 August 1954 in Detroit, Michigan - married Eugenia VANGOETHEM (born 12 April 1865 in Koewacht, Zeeland, Netherlands - died 18 August 1943 in Detroit, Michigan). 3 children: William C. (16 October 1890-14 May 1969), Hortense Eugenie Augusta (25 August 1892 - 24 December 1980), Esther Rosa Genevieve (dates etc. unknown). Eugenia was a sister of Edmond Hurbert VAN GOETHEM. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Would love to communicate with anyone from these families. [Vol. 24 #1] EMAIL
BLOMME
GEERAERT
VAN LANDSCHOOT
GEKIERE
Marie Louise BLOMME (my great-great-grandmother) - daughter of Henri & Marie GEERAERT - born 1870 in Westrozebeke- married (1st) to Bernard VAN LANDSCHOOT - married (2nd) to Henri Camiel GEKIERE in 1910. She was deceased by 1920 and could possibly have moved to Genappe becase of WWI. Any information on her death date and place would be greatly appreciated. [Vol. 23 #2] EMAIL
LANDUYT Looking for any information about Ivo (Evo) LANDUYT - born in Belgium 1832 - Married Mary FIRO on 7 Oct. 1858 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary died ???. One daughter, Mary born in 1860 or 1863. Married Sidonia DeMAY on about 1865 in St. Louis, Missouri - Died in Soto, Missouri on 8 October 1901 - Emigrated about 1854. [Vol. 23 #2] EMAIL
TAELMAN
BENOODT
Looking for additional information of any kind about the family of Clementina TAELMAN, daughter of Jean Baptist TAELMAN & Sophie BENOODT. Clementina - born in Schuiferskapelle on 2 March 1873 - married August BAECKELANDT on 3 January 1897 - emigrated to US on US Finland on 14 October 1905 - died on 15 September 1953 in New Carlisle, Indiana. They had 8 children between 1897-1912. Jean Baptist TAELMAN - born on 17 November 1836 in Lotenhulle - married Sophie BENOODT before 1871 - married (2nd) Rosalie TAGHON on 19 July 1895 - died on 30 April 1918 in Brugge - had a brother, August. Sophie BENOODT - born on 25 January 1841 in Hansbeke - died on 30 March 1894 in Bellem. [Vol. 23 #1] EMAIL
DE FAUW
VERVAECKE
BAECKELANDT
Seeking additional information on family of Melaine DeFAUW - born 1844 in Ruiselede - died after October 1882 - daughter of August DeFAUW & Eugenia VERVAECKE - married on 24 April 1863 to Bruno BAECKELANDT - had 11 children between 1844-1882. August DeFAUW - born 15 April 1809 - married Eugenia VERAECKE in Ruiselede - died 13 Juy 1885. They had at least 1 child, Melaine. Eugenia VERVAECKE - born 30 December in Tielt. [Vol. 23 #1] EMAIL
LIPPEN
BAECKELANDT
Seeking any information relating to family of Maria Theresa LIPPEN - born in Aalter 8 October 1801. She was 2nd wife of weaver Pieter Joannes BAECKELANDT - married 6 October 1836 - died in Aalter 21 May 1836. They had 3 children from 1833 to 1836. They lived in Oudenmeulen quarter and later the Sterrestraat quarter of Aalter. Willing to share information. [Vol. 23 #1] EMAIL
DE CLERCQ Emiel DECLERCQ (born on 16 June 1878 in Tielt, Belgium) married Alida DESERRANNO (born 2 May 1907). Son of Henricus DECLERCQ & Philomena VADAELE, a brother of Cyrilus Josephus (born 7 August 1876 in Tielt), and Maria (no information). Emigrated to US in 1912-13. Alida and two children came in 1917 through Ellis Island. Sometimes in the 1930's, he returned to Belgium and died there (possibly in Beernem on 7 Feburary 1960 but not confirmed). Any further information about this family would be greatly appreciated. [Vol. 22 #1] EMAIL
MADDENS
BALAEN
Emiel MADDENS emigrated to US on 27 February 1906 along with his brother-in-law Alois BALAEN. Married in Belgium (possibly Meulebeke or nearby town) to Pharailde BALAEN (daughter of Joannes BALAEN & Julie VANSEVEREN), born 1883 in Meulebeke, died in 1970 in Detroit. Two children - Joseph MADDENS (born in Illinois) & Germaine MADDENS (born in Meulebeke on 23 November 1905). Germaine was a nun in Belgium but is known to have married Robert DEPAUW on 2 November 1905 and had two children, Jozef & Roger DEPAUW. She died on 7 July 1945 in Aarsele. Any information welcome. [Vol. 22 #1] EMAIL
KEFEL
KANZ
Henrich Conrad Wilhelm KEFEL known as Herman KEFEL, was born on 10 October 1883 in Merksem, Antwerp and died on 3 February 1980 in San Diego, Cailfornia. Son of Herman Gustave Wilhelm KEFEL (born in Hanover, Germany on 31 July 1848) and Maria Elizabeth Dorothea KANZ (born on 27 April 1865 in Hamburg, Germany and died 19 September 1950 in Edegem, Antwerp). They had four children, Antoinette, Erna, Herman, and Arthur. Herman went to New York 1910-14 and was known to be in San Diego with Clara D. KEFEL (maiden name unknown). His first occupation was ticket clerk at SD&A railroad and was promoted later to ticket officer at the central office of SD&A and later SPco. Does anyone know Herman KEFEL? Did he have any children ? Is anyone living in San Diego willing to check data? I can provide his last address at Camp Park. [Vol. 22 #1] EMAIL
MARTENS
DECLERCQ
Looking for info on Emile MARTENS who immigrated to the US from Nevele, Belgium in 1913. Emile's wife was Felicie DECLERCQ (DE CLERCK), born 13 August 1878 in Zarren, Belgium, died 24 September 1983 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. [Vol. 21 #2] EMAIL
SOPHIE
SLEECKX
Looking for descendants of Henricus SOPHIE, my great great uncle, born in Geel, Belgium and Maria Theresia SLEECKX born in Brecht, Belgium, married on 22 October 1898 in Merksem, Belgium. Henricus arrived at Port of New York on 21 March 1901, having caught pneumonia at sea and admitted to hospital without offically passing through Ellis Island. He died on 28 March 1901 in hospital. Maria Theresia remained in Belgium. There are two known children, Maria Joanna Josephina SOPHIE born on November 1898 and Maria Henrica SOPHIE born on December 1900, both in Merksem. [Vol. 21 #2] EMAIL
LOOTENS Seeking information about Andrew LOOTENS, my great grandfather who was born 1843 in Belgium. Came to the USA in 1870 and made his home in Detroit, Michigan where he worked as a tailor. The 1900 census shows that he had a wife Emily N. LOOTENS and 7 sons - Henry E., Leander C., Blanchard P., Achille F., Lester V., Albert E., and Walter A.. Where in Belgium was Andrew was born? When and where did he died? Any information would be greatly appreciated. [Vol. 21 #2] EMAIL
VIJNGHERS
LAMPAERT
VERACX
DEGRAEVE
Looking for birth, death and marriage dates of Ludovica LAMPAERT who was married to Livinus VIJNGHERS (born on 6 June 1754 in Eeklo). They had at least 2 daughters - Maria Josepha (1792) and Carolina Seraphina (1795), both born in Eeklo.
Looking for the death dates and places of Francis Jacques VERACX (born 19 September 1771 in Hooglede) and his wife Cecile DE GRAEVE (born on 21 January 1779 in Hooglede). They had 2 daughters - Barbara Theresa (born in 1809) and Julia (born in 1816), both born in Torhout. [Vol. 21 #2] EMAIL
VERLINDE
HOORNAERT
LAEVENS
Ivo VERLINDE born on 4 August 1831 in Ardooie, died on 19 March 1920 in Ardooie. His wife Barbara HOORNAERT born on 21 December 1829 in Beveren by Roeselare. They married on 26 April 1854. Looking for any and all information about Ivo's parents, Joseph VERLINDE and Francisca LAEVENS or any siblings. [Vol. 21 #2] EMAIL
VANRENTERGHEM
SCHOLLAERT
Looking for information and relatives of Arthur VANRENTERGHEM who married Natalie Hortence SCHOLLAERT (born about 1875 - died about 1967 in Belgium). Children are: 1) Mary (born 26 Febuary 1893 Aalter, emigrated about 1914, died 12 March 1979 Michigan, married first to Alfons VAN GANSBEKE, remarried to Franciscus Xaverious BALDUCK 1915 divorced about 1928. 2) Augusta (born 7 August 1898, died December 1979 Michigan 3) Pauline (born 14 May 1900, died 29 August 1979 Wisconsin, married first to Walter Stevens, remarried to Mack McCarroll) 4) Margaretha Marie (born 8 December 1903) 5) Madeline (?) 6) Raymond Eduard (Rene) (born 4 June 1906 emigrated 12 September 1923) 7) Basiel (born 2 July 1907) 8) Henri (born 31 January 1911 9) Arthur (?) [Vol. 21 #1] EMAIL
BALDUCK Looking for information and relatives of Remigius BALDUCK, son of Carolus Ludovicus (1809-1981) and Amelia DEWAELE (born 1817). He was born 16 July 1853, married 18 May 1858 to Seraphina WIEME (born 29 June 1858), daughter of Augustus Augustinus WIEME (born 1826) and Ludovica DEPAEPE (1818-1885). Their children: 1) Carolus Ludovicus (born 17 October 1882) 2) Mathilda Helena (born 17 July 1886, died 28 April 1888) 3) Franciscus Xaverius (my grandfather) (born 16 October 1888, died 4 June 1959 in Belgium, married Mary VANRENTERGEHM 1915 in Michigan. They had children: Martha (stepchild), Madeline, Remi, Celina, Elliot, Arthur and Margaret (my mother) and they divorced about 1828 when he returned to Belgium and married Josephina BEKAERT) 4) Renilda (born 8 Febuary 1890, married Gustaaf BURSSENS 25 November 1907) 5) Maria Theresia (born 1 Setpember 1892) 6) Julma (born 7 May 1897) 7) Leonia Juliana (born 4 December 1898). [Vol. 21 #1] EMAIL
DE COSTER Looking for any information about my grandfather Peter (Petrus-Piet) DECOSTER, born Tiegem Belgium 26 June 1858, son of Charles Louis (born Landegem about 1819, died Tiegem 31 March 1879) and Sophie DEPREESTER (born Kaste 22 January 1822, died Elsegem 27 January 1905) married 9 May 1903 Wilhelmina FISCHER (FISHER?) born about June 1865-6 in Germany or Belgium??, died St. Louis, Missouri 18 October 1935. Wilhelmina returned to Elsegem, Belgium in 1905 and had daughter Mathilde Elisabeth Magdalena DECOSTER (my mother) born there 8 August 1905, died Dallas, Texas 25 April 1968. They return 19 Septmeber 1905. There were two other children: Paul Charles, born St. Louis 7 November 1903, died St. Louis Febuary 1981 and Joseph Otto DECOSTER, born St. Louis 24 March 1908 died Winnetka, Los Angeles, California March 1977. Any information about my grandfather or mother appreciated. [Vol. 21 #1] EMAIL
VAN MECHELEN Seeking ancestors/siblings/descendants of Martin VAN MECHELEM, a baker, born 1866-1867 in Turnhout, Belgium, Boarded ship in Amsterdam in 1897 giving last residence as London, traveling with Lodewyk Clement JORISEN. May have been married but no wife found. Settled in Brooklyn, marrying Margaret Prehl KROPF and moving to Buffalo in early 1990s. [Vol. 21 #1] EMAIL
BECQUE
SCHOUPPE
Seeking information about Henry BECQUE and his wife, Rosalia SCHOUPPE. Henry was born 10 May 1859 Aalst, Belgium. They emigrated to Canada about 1900. [Vol. 21 #1] EMAIL
DEBOO After successful family gatherings in Europe and Australia, we are wondering if it is now time for a "DE BOO Vergadering" in North America. Would you be interested in a one or two day meeting at Orlando, Florida late winter in 2004? So far, survey results are engouraging, folks from North California and British Columbia are considering this opportunity: Please respond by EMAIL [Vol. 21 #1]
SINGELYN
PIERLINCK
CAMPS
BOGEMANS
My maternal grandparents SINGELYN-PIERLINCK of Erembodegan and CAMPS-BOEGEMANS of Berlaar emigrated to US in the early 1900's. SINGELYNs had a bar in the east side of Detroit. Have found relatives in Belgium but I'm trying to find a link between another branch of SINGELYNs of Detroit and my branch, Help! [Vol. 21 #1] EMAIL
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MAERTENS
DE REU
Seeking information on siblings/relatives of Marcelline MAERTENS born 7 June 1838 Nevele, East Flanders to Leo and Colete Meganck MAERTENS. Marcelline married Rosalie DE REU in 1859 in Nevele, came to Henry County, Illinois in 1860 and died there 1868. [Vol. 20 #2] EMAIL
VAN POUCKE
DE CLERQ
Seeking family of Romaine VAN POUCKE born 1844 Middelbsurg, Belgium, 1880, married Richard DE CLERQ ca. 1882 and died Kewanee, Illinois 1932. [Vol. 20 #2] EMAIL
VERCRUYSSE
DUTHOO
Seeking information on ancestors of Josephus VERCRUYSSE married Gislena Sylvia DUTHOO and their son Desire born 16 November 1867 and died 17 November 1947 in Tielt, Belgium. [Vol. 20 #2] EMAIL
VAN HAMME
DE WULF
Seeking information on ancestors of Bernardus VAN HAMME and Virginia DE WULF. They had a son Augustus born 15 April 1842 Bassevelde and died 7 June 1921 Gent who married Francisca Joanna CARTON (born 13 June 1843 and died 5 April 1962 in Gent) Their children (all born in Gent) were Prosper Ludovicus born 20 October 1874, Alice born 15 December 1878, Emilius born 23 January 1881, Joannes Baptista born 13 April 1885 and Emilie born 27 October 1871. [Vol. 20 #2] EMAIL
VAN de WALLE
PARMENTIER
Seeking ancestors of Fredericus Constanetinus VAN de WALLE born 27 March 1857 died 14 September 1937 and his wife Maria PARMENTIER born 9 March 1858, died 22 December 1926, all in Tielt, Belgium. [Vol. 20 #2] EMAIL
VERVISCH
CLAEYS
Looking for details about Petrus Jacobus VERVISCH (VERVIS) - birth, death and parents. Was married to Marie Joanne CLAEYS 3 September 1770 Koolskamp, had a daughter Anna Theresa in 1774. [Vol. 20 #2] EMAIL
MAUWS
BRAEKEVLT
Alphonse MAUWS born Ruiselede 31 January 1874 son of Bernard MAUWS and Virginia DEFAUW, married Marie BRAEKEVELT 1906 in Belgium. They moved to Ghent, Minnesota where 5 children were born and later (perhaps 1919) moved to Swan Lake, Manitoba. Marie was born 1 July 1888 and her brother August was born 18 December 1893 both in Ruiselede. August married first Julia CATTEUW and second Natalie Sinnesael PAUWELS. August died 24 Decmber 1969 Moline, Illinois. Seeking information about the parents and/or any family members of Marie and August BRAEKEVELT. [Vol. 20 #2] EMAIL
LAGAISSE
DOBBELAERE
DEBACKER
ARDEEL
SNEPT
Looking for any information about siblings of my ggrandfather Peter Franciscus LAGAISSE - 1) Petrus Joannes LAGAISSE died 13 April 1847, Poesle, Belgium, son of Francies Lagisse. married Francisca DOBBELAERE born 17 December 1806 Hansbeke, Belgium. Married 27 May 1846 Poesele, daughter of Petrus Josephus DOBBELAERE (1759-1815) & Maria Jacoba ARDEEL (1773-1828). They had one child 2) Joannes Franciscus LAGAISSE married 25 May 1890 Lootenhulle, Belgium died 1892, farmer, married Rosalia DEBACKER born 2 Febuary 1838 Lootenhulle died 10 April 1928 Pouegues, Belgium, daughter of Leo DEBACKER and Serafina SNEPT, They had several children. [Vol. 20 #1] EMAIL
CATTOIR
HENDERICKX
Seeking living descendants of Emiel CATTOIR born Schellebelle, Belgium 17 June 1889, married Maria HENDERICKX 12 September 1913 Schellebelle. Maria was also there on 27 September 1893. They had at least 2 children - Valerie Camilla CATTOIR born 12 April 1914 and Rudolf Renaat CATTOIR born 12 October 1915 both in Schellelbelle. Emiel emigrated to USA 14 June 1920, went to Chicago to his brother-in-law L. HENDERICKX who lived at 556 Wellington Ave. Marie and the 2 children emigrated later from their home 11 Hoogstraat, Schellebelle. [Vol. 20 #1] EMAIL
VAN HAMME
Looking for the family of Oscar VAN HAMME in Belgium. They lived in Koolskamp and emigrated in 1913-14. [Vol. 20 #1] EMAIL
MATTHYS
CREMERS
MAREYDT
Stephanie MATTHYS born 16 November 1886 Westcapelle, daughter of Henri and Eugenie BEERNAERT, married Jon CREMERS 8 May 1907 Wescapelle, When, Where did she die? She had one son Louis born 27 November 1904 as an unwed mother and Irma born 27 December 1908 and Leon born 10 November 1912, all of whom died in USA. Were there any other children? What were their death dates?
What is the date of death and cause, if known, of Petrus Bernardus MAREYDT born 27 November 1848 son of Franciscus and Joanna ROTSAERT. Also the date and cause of death of his wife Berta Marie VERMEESCH born 9 May 1888 Westcapelle. [Vol. 20 #1] EMAIL
SIMONS
VANESSER
VANISSER
Looking for my Simons and VANESSER/VANISSER family from Kinroy (now Kinrooi) province Limburg, Belgium. Hendrikus Jacobus SIMONS (ca. 1850) and Maria Magdalena /Helena VAN ESSER (ca. 1843) emigrated 1892 or 93 via Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, settled in northwestern Nebraska, USA Dawes County, bringing with them 3 of their 4 children. Reiner/Raner born 27 May 1876, Anna Maria Margaretha (my ggrandmother) born October-November 1877-1879 and Mary Gertrude born 13 August 1893. Daughter Elisabeth died in a Belgian convent prior to 1892. Family lore says a VANESSER served under Napoleon as general and one of the family traveled with Henry Hudson on his Canada explorations. Also interested in these surnames - THYBERS, PETERS/PECTER, COOLEN/COOTEN, FIDDELOORS (?), SCHAEKENS and OENGERVOLD. [Vol. 20 #1] EMAIL
BRENNAN
VAN DE VELDE
JOOS
Looking for any living relatives of Emma BRENNAN (Duluth, Minnesota), sister of Julia (or Joos?) VAN DE VELDE. Julia was born in Bassevelde, East Flanders and moved to Duluth, left Duluth for Annawan, Illinois at unknown date. She married Peter TEERLINCK and died in Atkinson Illinois. Emma BRENNAN was one of three sisters of Julia who lived in Duluth, Minnesota. [Vol. 19 #2] EMAIL
DE MEULEMEESTER
DE MEESTER
VERGUCHT
Would love to hear from and share information with anyone who has information on the following family; Auguste DE MEULEMEESTER born 10 October 1845 Gijzelbrechtegem, West Flanders, married 31 December 1873 Peteghem, East Flanders to Sophia VERGUCHT, born 14 November 1842 Anzegem. Children all born Anzegem - 1) Celina Clemence (1887) (married VANDERBELT); 2) Sidonie Marie (1885) (married NIGHTENGALE); 3) Theophile (1894) (died 1977 Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan); 4) Remi; 5) Emma (married VANDERBELT); 6) Alida (1883); 7) Sidney; 8) August; 9) Leon (1876) (died 1981 Madison Heights, Oakland County, Michigan) (married Margaret RASKIN); 10) Sophie; 11) George (or Rene ?)(1892); 12) Julius (1889); Julius arrived in New York 1911, married Mary Grenz KOWALSIC, changed name to DEMEESTER, died August 1969 Detroit, Michigan. Auguste came to US about 1920. Marie was not with him, presumably dead. [Vol. 19 #2] EMAIL
MAERTENS
DeSMET
Seeking information about my great-grandparents Camillus born 1863 Maldegem and Augusta DESMET born 1862 Maldegem. They emigrated to Illinois. Would like to know more about their lives in Belgium. [Vol. 19 #2] EMAIL
PENSIS
NAVEAU
Looking for the parent of Henri Joseph PENSIS, born about 1836 in Wavre, married Marie Catherine NAVEAU and moved to Chatelineau. Their children were Joseph, Ismail, Jean Baptiste (my ggrandfather), Emma, Rosalie, Marie Catherine, Clementine and Henri Joseph. I have extensive study of the name PENSIS spanning 300 years. [Vol. 19 #2] EMAIL
WALLAYS
Looking for Natalie Vandesande WALLAYS. Death records about 1914 in Florida or New Orleans, Louisiana. [Vol. 19 #1] EMAIL
VERSCHUERE
Seeking any info on Lucia or Lucy VERSCHUERE born 25 May 1853, Aalter, Belgium, married Henry CLAEYS of Ruiselede, Belgium 23 April 1879. Had one son Emil CLAEYS born 1882 in France, married second time to MARTENS (First name unknown) who had relatives in , Pottersfille, Michigan. Lucy VERSCHUERE died 11 March 1924 in South Bend, Indiana. [Vol. 19 #1] EMAIL
VAN LAECKE
Seeking relative who can help locate unmarked grave in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana of Henry (Henricus) VAN LAECKE born 5 October 1868 Aalter, Belgium. Married 7 December 1892 to Eugenia WAELPUT in Aalter. Came to USA prior to 1906. [Vol. 19 #1] EMAIL
CASTEELS
Seeking any info about parents of Mary Elizabeth CASTEELS, born Antwerp about 1872, died 2 November 1920 Antwerp, Married Hubert G. VERMEULEN before 1897 Antwerp. Had 3 children born in Antwerp and 3 born in Detroit, Michigan after 1906. [Vol. 19 #1] EMAIL
HERMAN
VANDENBERGHE
Seeking info about Pete HERMAN who was born in 1914 and is believed to have lived in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. His parents were Theodore and Mary (VANDENBERGHE) Herman. Pete also had a daughter whose name is unknown. [Vol. 18 #2] EMAIL
CLEYMANS Looking for descendants of the following Maria Josephina Bertha CLEYMANS born January 8, 1891 Willesbroek, Belgium: Maria Francina CLEYMANS born March 2, 1893 Willebroek, Belgium and Albert Francois CLEYMANS born January 2, 1897 Laken, Belgium. [Vol. 18 #2] EMAIL
VAN PETEGHEM
DECOSTER
Seeking parents of Bruno VAN PETEGHEM born 8 June 1881 Oost Nieuwkerke, married to Josephine VAN LANDSCHOOT born 15 Feb. 1892 West Rozebeke. Need birth, marriage, death dates for Charles DECOSTER son of August DECOSTER born 6 May 1867 Kortemark, married to Romanie VAN HOORNE born 21 May 1876. [Vol. 18 #1] EMAIL
DILBECK
DILBEEK
DILBEKE
Seeking information in the DILBECK Family (all spellings). The first known DILBECK in what is now Belgium was Frederick von DILBECK de Halsbeke. The first DILBECK to arrive in the USA was Issac DILBECK, his wife and two sons who arrived in Philadelphia in 1683. They arrived with F. Pastorius from England. Isaac was "Dutch Weaver" & "Calvinist" from Southern Netherlands (now Belgium). Would like ANY early information in the family, the towns of Dilbeke and Halsbeke. Can anyone in Belgium help? [Vol. 18 #1] EMAIL
ARENS
DECLERCK
LAPIERE
Seeking info on Henry Arens, son of Frank and Elsie Arens. Elsie is the daughter of Henry and Sidonie (LAPIERE) DECLERCK who came to the US from Meulebeck in 1920. [Vol. 18 #1] EMAIL
VANDERBENDEN
JACOBS
VAN HOVE
Seeking exact birthplace of Cecelia VANDERBENDEN who was born 14 July 1865 reportedly in Brussels but unable to verify. Cecelia was the daughter of Joseph and Mary JACOBS, siblings Edward Desire and Louise. Came to USA and married Richard VAN HOVE, died in US. [Vol. 18 #1] EMAIL
VAN DESSEL
HOUBEN
Joannes Eduardus VAN DESSEL born 30 Aug. 1862 Duffel, Beligum, died 13 Aug. 1945 Evanston IL. Occupation: Butcher, married Augustina Anna Maria HOUBEN born 11 May 1865 Berchem, Belgum died 4 Aug. 1927 Evanston, IL. They had 4 children (1) William E. Born 9 Mar. 1859 Skokie IL. (2) Constant Gerardus Stephanus born 29 Nov. 1898 Berchem, Beligum, died (date unkown) Jackson, MI. (3) Albert born and died dates unknown. Chicago IL. and (4) Marie born 10 Dec. 1902 in Belgium, died 16 Jan 1954 Chicago IL. (Cook County). Joannes (Called William) came to the US first and earned money as a 6 day bicycle racer to send for his family. When and where did they depart from in Belgium , what ship and where did they arrive and settle before Evanston? Would also like the missing dates. [Vol. 18 #1] EMAIL
VAN HEE
VERSLUYS
Marie VAN HEE born circa. 1741 Ruiselede married 17 July 1770 to Franciscus VERSLUYS died 19 May 1803. Her father was Joannes VAN HEE born circa. 1715 Ruiselede. Who was his wife ? What are his birth, marriage, death dates? Were there any other children? [Vol. 17 #2] EMAIL
HUDDERS
DHOUNT
Looking for any info on Leo HUDDERS born 17 Aug. 1887 Lapscheure West Flanders, son of Louis HUDDERS and Amelia DHOUNDT. He emigrated to North America 1909. [Vol. 17 #2] EMAIL
LETTELIER
LEURQUIN
Hubert J. LEURQUIN (my grandfather) born Flawinne 13 Nov. 1868 and Eugenie LETTELIER (grandmother) born Montigny-S-Sambre 29 Oct. 1873 married in Jumet 3 Sept. 1891 - left for Marchienne 9 mar. 1891, then to Roux 19 Aug. 1894. Who were Eugenie's parents? [Vol. 17 #2] EMAIL
WALLAYS
SOENEN
Medardus Leonardus WALLAYS married Pellegia SOENEN 15 May 1829 Rumbeke, son of Bernardus WALLAYS. Is this Bernardus the same one as Bernardus Franciscus WALLAYS (who was a veterinarian) born 1799 Moorsele? [Vol. 17 #2] EMAIL
VAN HAVERE
DOBBELAER
Seeking info about father, mother, brothers, sisters of Henry VAN HAVERE, probably from St. Niklaas. Wife Mary came to America circa. 1924 with 5 children, youngest Yvonne born circa. 1920/21. Their oldest daughter Gustauv married Rotthier, had a son Omer and they stayed in Belgium. Older sister Joanna married Edward DOBBELAER, came to America with daughter Marie Vivian born 27 June 1900 in Belgium, Brother Joseph VAN HAVERE born St. Niklaas 14 Feb. 1888 came to America before 1920. [Vol. 17 #1] EMAIL
WANCOUR Seeking info on any family or descendants of Charles WANCOUR who came to US (Detroit area) in 1890 with his children Jules, Rosemary and Emma. Charles also had a brother Conrad who came to the US. [Vol. 17 #1] EMAIL
DESCHEPPER Looking for any info about Gustaaf DESCHEPPER born 1849 St. Michaels West Flanders. Arrived USA circa. 1875. May have gone to California. [Vol. 17 #1] EMAIL
BLONDIA
BAECKELANDT
VAN COPPERNOLLE
Seeking info on Robert BLONDIA or his family. May be living in Taylor MI. Philip BLONDIA or his family, may be living in Madison Heights, MI. I know that Maria BLONDIA born 16 May 1916 Ruiselede married Achiel August BAECKELANDT 27 May 1936 Aalter. Marie is the daughter of Charles Louis BLONDIA born 18 Nov. 1890 and Marie VAN COPPERNOLLE born 31 Dec. 1894 Ruiselede. Trying to find family members in the USA. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
BRAECKEVELT
MAUWS
Need parents of Marie BRAECKEVELT born 1 July 1888 Ruiselede. Her parents died young in Ruiselede. She went to live with Bernardus MAUWS and Virginia DeFAUW. Marie married Alfons MAUWS (need day and month) 1906 in Ruiselede. Alfons is son of Bernardus and Virginia. Marie had a brother August BRAECKEVELT born 18 Dec. 1893 Ruiselede. Marie and Alfons went to live in Manitoba Canada around 1906. Would appreciate and information. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
DeCLERCQ
PARROT
KLUCK
Seeking any info on Jean DeCLERCQ who married Red PARROT and had twin boys Richard and David. Jean is sister of Gus & Leo DeCLERCQ and Florence (Norm) KLUCK. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
CLEYMAN(S)
VAN HOOF/HOFF
Seeking any info in the families of Carolus VAN HOOF/HOFF Ludovicus CLEYMAN(S) born 12 May 1862 WilleBroek Belgium, died 10 Oct 1911 and his wife Josephine VAN HOOF/HOFF born 18 Mar. 1863 Brussels Belgium, died 17 Feb. 1900. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
VAN HAVERE Seeking any info on the families of Joseph VAN HAVERE born 14 Feb. 1880 Sint Niklaas Belgium died 14 Jan 1958 or his brother Henry. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
WESEMAEL
VAN CAKENBERGH
Seeking parents, siblings, baptism records for Joanna WESEMAEL married Gijzegem, East Flanders. 2 July 1686 Petrus VAN CAKENBERGH. Known siblings were Judocus and Elisabeth. Father (possibly brother) was Adrianus WESEMAEL. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
VAN HUMBEECK
MEERT
VAN DERGOTTEN
Seeking parents, siblings. baptism record for Maria Anna VAN HUMBEECK, died 27 Oct. 1791 Mazenzale, Brabant, married there 8 Oct. 1754 Guilielmus Meert. Known siblings (1) Joanna VAN HUMBEECK married Mazenzale 12 Apr. 1763 Andrianus VAN DERGOTTEN and (2) Catharina VAN HUMBEECK. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
VERBERCKMOES
DE MALSCHE
DE BRUYNE
Seeking parents, siblings, baptism record for Franciscus VERBERCKMOES married Verrebroek, East Flanders 8 Jan. 1769 Isabella Teresa DE MALSCHE, lived there. Franciscus had brother Egidius VERBERCKMOES married before 31 May 1767 Joanna Petronella DE BRUYNE and had children at Verrebroek and Kieldrecht. Other siblings may be Josephus, Joannes Baptista and Judoca Anna VERBERCKMOES. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
CASIER
DE CEUNINCK
Seeking parents, siblings. and baptism record for Angelus DE CEUNINCK Albert CASIER born 1739 Passendale West Flanders married same 8 Jan. 1768 Helena Cecilia DE CEUNINCK. lived in Passendale. [Vol. 16 #2] EMAIL
BOUSSAER
VAN LAERE
ROETE
Seeking info on families of Joseph BOUSSAER born 7 Feb. 1785 Lochristi Belgium, married 5 Sept. 1808 to Coletta VAN LAERE. August ROETE born 21 Apr. 1875 Eekloo married Bertha BOUSSAER born 19 May 1887 Oostakee Belgium. [Vol. 16 #1] EMAIL
RAMON
RAMAN
VERVAET
Francis RAMON/RAMAN born 31 Mar. 1820 Gent Belgium married Bibianna VERVAET born 5 Mar. 1829 Wetteren Belgium. [Vol. 16 #1] EMAIL
VAN OOTEGEN
DAN SHUTTERS
Angelus VAN OOTEGEN married Carolina DAN SCHUTTERS. [Vol. 16 #1] EMAIL
EMIGRANTS
PORT OF
NEW ORLEANS
Searching for Belgian families who entered the United States through the Port of New Orleans and may have stayed in Louisiana before moving to Michigan or Illinois. [Vol. 16 #1] EMAIL
GALLE
DEVAERE
LAPIERE
DUBRON
Seeking any info about ancestors of Gabrielle GALLE born 19 Mar. 1908 Meulebeke daughter of Alphonse GALLE and Marie DEVAERE. Grandparents are Eduard GAULLE/Julie LAPIERE and Francies DEVAERE/Leonie DUBRON. [Vol. 16 #1] EMAIL
VANDERSYPPE
deBALS(T)
Need birth date and place (circa. 1700 Staden?) and parents of Michiel VANDERSYPPE and same information for his wife, Isabella Clara de BALS(T) [Vol. 15 #2] EMAIL
VAN MAKELBERGH
VERTRISSE
Need birth and death dates (circa. 1600's Staden) for Jaecques VAN MAKELBERGH. he may have been son of Jan from Moorselede or Passendale. Jaecques married Maijken VERTRISSE born 5 July 1664, daughter of Lauwrens & de Poorter Margriete. [Vol. 15 #2] EMAIL
BAECKELANDT
DE FAUW
Seeking info on family of Bruno BAECKELANDT born 1832 Aalter. Who are his parents? Need birth, marriage and death dates. Bruno married Melania DeFAUW 1862 Ruiselede. Melania was born 26 May 1839 Ruiselede daughter of Augustinus & Eugenia VERVAECK. Bruno & Melania had 8 children. First son Charles Louis BAECKELANDT born 21 Jan. 1864 Aalter. Two other children also born in Aalter 1866-1868. The other five were born in Ruiselede June 1872-Oct. 1882. Would like all info on all of the children. [Vol. 15 #2] EMAIL
MOENS
VERSTRAETE
VERPIJTE
Seeking birth date & place of Magdalena MOENS, died 29 Oct. 1673, married 29 Apr. 1627 Eeklo to Laureins VERSTRAETE born (when? where?) died 1 Jan. 1650-1651 Eeklo. Also need place of birth of Joanna VERPITJE born 1682, died 9 Dec. 1757 Eeklo, married 2 May 1713 Eeklo to Joannes VERSTRAETE (grandson of Laureins) born 27 Dec. 1678 Eeklo, died 27 Aug. 1729 Eeklo. [Vol. 15 #1] EMAIL
BAECKELANDT Seeking any info about Theresia BAECKELANDT born circa. 1760's near Torhout. Her son Pieter was illegitimate. He is my 7th great grandfather. [Vol. 15 #1] EMAIL
BOGAERT
BEAUPREZ
Need exact birthdate (circa. 1726) and death date (circa. 1795) in Klerken for Petrus Jacobus BOGAERT plus his parents' names. Also need names of father (Joannes ?), mother (Mary Francesca BEAUPREZ ?), brothers and sisters of Mary Constancia BEAUPREZ born 8 Feb. 1735, died circa. 1795 in Kerken. She had a daughter Mary Constancia BOGAERT born 19 Dec. 1757, died 23 June 1797 who married Phillipe Francois Vermeersch 3 Oct. 1780. Any more children ? [Vol. 15 #1] EMAIL
WINNEPENINKX
JOSSAERT
VAN VLASSLAER
DE COSTER
Looking for birth, marriage, death dates of Francis WINNEPENNINKX and Joan JOSSAERT. Their son Emil (born 10 Mar. 1872 Married in 1899 or 1900 in Belgium Philomena VAN VLASSLAER (born 7 July 1874 in Leuven). Her parents Joannes Francis VAN VLASSLAER (born 1833) and Maria Jeanne DECOSTER (born 4 Apr. 1839 in Heverlee). [Vol. 15 #1] EMAIL
BELGIAN
CIVIL WAR
VETERANS
Looking for Belgians, especially from the Detroit Area, who fought in the Civil War. [Vol. 15 #1] EMAIL
VAN HEE Looking for descendants of Aime Angelus or David Amandus VAN HEE, who founded and settled the Ghent, MN area. Also looking for advice and assistance in searching for records of these men and their families in Merkem Belgium and for contact with someone in Belgium in this regard. [Vol. 14 #2] EMAIL
SCHOLLAERT
HERPELINCK
HARPLING
Looking for parents, brothers, sisters of Maria SCHOLLAERT who came to America to marry Louis HERPELINCK/HARPLING. They were married in April 1872. Where? On Maria's death certificate (Chicago) her father's name was listed as Louis. Since her husband was Louis this is possibly an error. [Vol. 14 #2] EMAIL
ST. JAN YPRES I have several ancestors born in St. Jan Ypres (St. Jean Ypres) in the 1730's-1740's. Records on microfilm don't begin until 1752. I was told that part of Belgium was ruled by Spain at that time. Where in Spain do I search in the Family History Catalog at the Mormon Church for these records? [Vol. 14 #2] EMAIL
VAN QUATHEM
VANDEVENNE
Seeking info on the family of Maurus VAN QUATHEM son of Franciscus & Joanne SUTTERMAN. He married Maria VANDEVENNE 7 Oct. 1747 Kanegem and died 30 May 1662. Who are their children, her parents and what are her birth and death dates? [Vol. 14 #1] EMAIL
VANDERVENNET
LOOTENS
TANGHE
DEMEY
Seeking info on Joanna VANDERVENNET born 16 Mar. 1625 Poeke (daughter of Laurens & Martina LOOTENS) married Nicholas TANGHE who died 25 Nov. 1681 Poeke. They had a son Joannes Pieter TANGHE born 30 Nov. 1649 Pieke. He married 4 June 1678 Poeke to Maria DEMEY. Need marriage date for Joanna & Nicholas and death date for Joanna. Did they have other children? Appreciate any info on Laurens VANDERVENNET & Martina LOOTENS. [Vol. 14 #1] EMAIL
REYNIERS
STEVESYNS
Joannes REYNIERS son of Martinus born circa. 1665 possibly in Waarschoot., married Betrix STEVESYNS circa. 1675 place unknown. Had 8 children all born in Sleidinge between 1698-1717. need birthdate and place for both parents. [Vol. 14 #1] EMAIL
DUCHATEAU
VAN MALDEGEM
DE CALUWE
Baldwinus DUCHATEAU son of Joannes Franciscus & Antonia NOLLET, married 24 Mar. 1725 to Anna Maria VAN MALDEGEM. Had 3 children all born in Sint Martens between 1726-1730. 2nd marriage to Petronella DECALUWE 10 June 1733 Sint Martens produced 5 children between 1734-1738. Need birth dates & places for all parents. [Vol. 14 #1] EMAIL
DE BOCK
PRAET
Any info in Eduardus DE BOCK and his wife Stephanie PRAET, probably born circa. 1850 in Bassevelde or Bockhoute, would be greatly appreciated. [Vol. 14 #1] EMAIL
WAASLAND
IMMIGRANTS
Looking for any and all immigrants from the Waasland which covers more than thirty towns. If you have ancestors from this area the GSFA has forms listing the information which is desired for the purposes of writing a book about this area. Even if your information is incomplete, please submit what you have. [Vol. 14 #1] EMAIL
VAN VYNCKT
VAN POUCKE
DE COSTERE
AELTEMAN
SJKETEKOTE
Looking for families from Ghent, Landegem (Nevele) Belgium with the names VAN VYNCKT, VAN POUCKE, DE COSTERE, AELTEMAN, SJKETEKOTE (not sure of the spelling). My branch of family settled in North and South Carolina in the early 1900's [Vol. 14 #1] EMAIL
SNEIJDER
SNYDER
WILS
AVONTS
Jan Petrus SNEIJDERS born 22 Sept. 1869 Etten-Leur, Holland. Moved with family to Antwerp, Belgium 1879. Later emigrated to US in 1899. Lived in Norway MI and later in Chicago IL. Known in US as John SNYDER, Married Maria Aloysia WILS born 27 Feb. 1860 Merksem, Belgium. She emigrated to US 1901 with children from 2 marriages. Her previous marriage was to Franciscus Cornelius AVONTS born 23 Nov. 1851 Merksem, Belgium. Searching for ANY AVONTS, WILS or siblings of John SNYDER and their descendants. [Vol. 13 #2] EMAIL
DE RUYTTER
DE DUYVERE
VAN HOUTE
Need birth, date info on parents of Petrus DE RUYTTER (born circa. 1665 Kortemark) married Judoca DE DUYVERE 14 Sept. 1686 Kortemark. Who are parents of Maria Cecilia VAN HOUTE (born circa. 1691) married son of Petrus & Judoca 5 Apr. 1723 Zarren West Flanders, died 10 Jan 1769 Zarren. [Vol. 13 #2] EMAIL
BEAUPREZ
BOGAERT
Who are parents of Mary Constancia BEAUPREZ born 8 Feb. 1736 Klerken West Flanders, married Petrus Jacobus BOGAERT 21 Oct. 1755 Klerken, died circa. 1795 Klerken. [Vol. 13 #2] EMAIL
VERMEERSCH
RAET
Need birth date of Philippe Jacobus VERMEERSCH (son of Petrus & Anna Maria DERAET) married Joanna Cecile DEBRUYNE 11 Nov. 1755 Klerken. He died 10 May 1763 Klerken. Also seeking info about any member of the VERMEERSCH families in Klerken. [Vol. 13 #2] EMAIL
DOSSCHE
DOSSIN
VAN HULLE
Searching for Allison Franklin DOSSCHE/DOSSIN born 8 May 1932 St. Mary's Hospital Detroit, MI. baptized 5 June 1932 Our Lady of Sorrow's Church Detroit, MI. Also searching fo his mother Irene Mathildis Maria DOSSCHE born 5 Aug. 1911 Gent Belgium. Emigrated to US in 1915 with her mother Helena Maria VAN HULLE DOSSCHE). Irene's parent Julius Cornelius DOSSCHE (born 6 Oct. 1873 DePinte Belgium, died 18 Feb. 1955 Destlebergen, Belgium) emigrated to US 1913, returned to Belgium 1932/35, and Helena Maria VAN HULLE (born 24 Dec. 1879 Drongen Belgium died 12 July 1955 Destlebergen Belgium) emigranted to US 1915, return to Belgium 1932/35. Allison possibly taken back to Belgium as an infant with his grandparents. [Vol. 13 #1] EMAIL
PROVOST
PROVOOST
BOCKSTAEL
BOCKSTAAL
BREWEE
Need marriage date and place (circa. 1884-87) of Felix PROVOST (PROVOOST) (born 14 Apr. 1863 Denderhoutem Belgium, died 26 July 1924 Detroit MI) and Marie Adeline BOCKSTAEL (BOCKSTAAL) (born 11 Feb. 1865 died 14 Nov. 1938 Detroit MI). Also need birth, marriage, death dates and places of Joannes PROVOST (PROVOOST) father of Felix to Victoria BREWEE (born 11 Apr. 1829, died 19 June 1915 Denterhoutem). [Vol. 13 #1] EMAIL
IDE
VAN STEELANDT
Seeking info on children of Alphonse IDE born 1887 Ruiselede and Leonie VAN STEELANDT born 1891 Staden married 1912 St. Boniface Manitoba Canada. Children: Angele Marguerite IDE born 27 Oct. 1913 & Albert Joseph IDE born 19 Mar. 1915 both St. Boniface. The children (7 and 6 years old) were orphaned June 1921 at Detroit Mi. Were they adopted? Were they taken to Staden Belgium by their grandfather August VAN STEEELANDT? [Vol. 13 #1] EMAIL
VAN QUEKELBERGHE Wanted: Any information on A or L VANQUEKELBERGHE of Moerkerek who came to America in the late 1880's and later returned to Belgium. [Vol. 13 #1] EMAIL
VAN SIPE
VAN SYPE
VAN DE SIJPEN
MORTIER
DEMEYERE
NEWTON
Seeking info on town where Louis VAN SIPE was born 19 Mar. 1838, son of Felix and Julianne MORTIER. Came to Detroit late 1840's/early 1850's. Does any one know of a group perhaps, who came to Detroit at that time? He served in the Civil War along with a brother John (born 1836) married Charlotte NEWTON and settled in Alpena MI. Other siblings are Rosalie born 1832, married Dennis DEMEYERE 1848 in Owne County; August born 1835; John born 1836; Ferdinand & George no birth dates known. [Vol. 13 #1] EMAIL
SEDEYN
BEALE
Seeking any information about my grandparents Joseph SEDEYN born 13 Apr. 1862 or 1863 Belgium died 6 Sept 1947 Clifton NJ., married (date and place unknown) Maria BEALE born 10 Aug. 1867 Belgium died 10 July 1920 Clifton NJ. I believe they came from Ypres-Langemark area. When they came to America they farmed in NJ. [Vol. 13 #1] EMAIL
ELSKENS
HELSKENS
VANDER ELSKENS
Seeking info on everyone with this name in all its variations. looking especially for Nicolas ELSKENS and Cornelis ELSKENS. Their children were born in Denderhoutem circa. 1699-1730's No record of birth on these three people in Denderhoutem, Outer or Meldert. [Vol. 12 #2] EMAIL
VERVAEKE
SCHEPENS
POELMAN
Seeking info about Leon VERVAEKE and M.T. SCHEPENS, last known to have lived in Detroit at 2540 McClellan Ave. in the late 1920's. M.T. died about 1928. They had 5 children, Emil, August, Germaine, Emiliene and Jean. August was born 26 Sept. 1881 in Waermaerde West Flanders. He arrived in Detroit Dec. 1925 with his wife Virginia Marie POELMAN born 10 Mar. 1888 in Beeringen, Limbourg, Belgium. They had 2 daughters, Marie Clemence and Helen Leontine Marie. [Vol. 12 #2] EMAIL
ROSSEEL Desire info pertaining to Joseph ROSSEEL born 2 June 1782 Ghent Belgium married at Ogdensburg, New York 26 Nov. 1812 to Louisa Miller, died 6 Mar. 1863, buried at Ogdensburg, NY. Need names, dates of parents & siblings. Any connection to the ROSSEELs of Pittem and Meulebeke? [Vol. 12 #1] EMAIL
BRANGERS Wanted - family name research in Ghent. [Vol. 12 #1] EMAIL
BRAEKEVELT
BRAET
DE CALUWE
DE BACKER
MAUWS
Seeking marriage date for Edward BRAEKEVELT and Coletta BRAET (born 21 Apr. 1849 or 1852). Who were her parents? Edward & Coletta had several children, Marie Ludovica born 11 June 1878 Ruiselede; Emerance married Kamiel DE CALUWE; Philemon (born 26 Nov. 1882 Ruiselede died 11 Nov. 1941 Doomkerke) married Prudence DE BACKER; Julius (born 1887 Ruiselede died 14 Mar. 1958 Detroit MI) married Zenobie MAUWS (born 1887 Ruiselede, died 1 Jan 1943 Detroit, MI) Need birth, marriage, death information on all the children and their spouses. [Vol. 12 #1] EMAIL
STEENBEKE Looking for descendants of August C. STEENBEKE born 9 Apr. 1893 Knesselare Belgium died 24 Sept. 1963 Death Memorial card was printed by Lavey Funeral Home but no city was listed. Does anyone know where this funeral home is or was? [Vol. 12 #1] EMAIL
DOBBELAERE
DE CUYPER
Seeking info birth, marriage, death about Peter DOBBELAERE and Ida DE CUYPER and their 14 children. One son Arthur born 01-03-1881 perhaps in Gent or Maldegem, married circa. 1915 to Mary VANDEYNSE born 01-11-1889 Maldegem. They had 3 children: Alice born circa. 1917; Maurice born 02-01-1919; and Andre born Aug. 1920 in Gent. Emigrated to US in 1923, settling in Superior, Wisconsin. [Vol. 12 #1] EMAIL
SAGON Seeking information on parents of Alois E. SAGON born 12 Aug. 1891 Roeselare, Belgium. Would also like any information available on brothers and sisters and if possible, addresses of any living relatives. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
RYCKAERT
DE BEIR
Seeking information on Bernardus DE BEIR died 28 Nov. 1837 Eeclo married to Joanna RYCKAERT born about 1786. There was at least one child born 5 Oct. 1815 Eeclo, Petrus, who married Sophie THUYS born 17 Jan 1818 Lembeke. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
DEL MOTHE
CASTRIE
PHILIPPART
Seeking information on family of Celina DEL MOTHE born 16 Feb. 1852 daughter of Joseph DEL MOTHE & Treasia CASTRIE. She lived in Lodelinsaert, Hainaut, Belgium near Charleroi. It is believed that the DEL MOTHE family had a glass factory there. Celina married Adolphonse PHILIPPART in 1868 and they went to the US in 1881 with four children. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
HUDDERS
DOHNDT
Seeking information on Leo Joseph HUDDERS born 17 Aug. 1887 Lapscheure son of Louis HUDDERS & Amelia DHONDT. Went to America in 1989. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
DE GRAEVE
MAENHOUT
LANDUYT
CLAEYS
Seeking information on August DE GRAEVE born 3 June 1878 Knesselare, son of Petrus & Julia CLAEYS married to Silvia MAENHOUT born 28 Apr. 1874 Oedelm, daughter of Lambert MAENHOUT & Griselda LANDUYT. They left for America on 13 May 1903 with two children, (Gerard born 26 Feb. 1900 & Malvina born 31 Oct. 1901). Silvia MAENHOUT died at Silver Park. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
VAN VYNCKT
HUDDERS
DOMBRECHT
SIERENS
DEBBAUT
Seeking information in the American branches of these families. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
DE ROO
DENEWETH
VAN DEN BUSSCHE
REINGAERT/
RYNGAERT
Seeking any information on the DEROO family who were farmers in the Superior/Poplar WI. area about 1928-1938. Mr. DEROO (first name unknown) went by the nickname of "SaSeure" married to Laenie VAN DEN BUSSCHE. One child Harry and two grandchildren (Harry Jr.& Billy). Would also like to exchange information with any DENEWETH or RINGAERT/RYNGAERT. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
place
arretsal
A document was received with the sentence "een half bunre lant op de arretsdal". We translated this to read "a half hectare of land on the arretsdal" but the word arretsdal cannot be found in our dictionaries. Can anyone in Belgium help us out with this problem? [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
VERVAECK
LAMBERT
Seeking further information on family of Jacob Augustin VERVAECK (born 25 Nov. 1771 Ruiselde, son of Pieter Joseph and Maria Agnes DENEWET/DINNEWETH) and Martha LAMBERT (born 6 Jan. 1777 Wingene, daughter of Peter Karel LAMBERT and Isabella Brigitta NAESSENS). Need marriage and death dates. There were two daughters born to them, Amelia born 23 Nov. 1808 and Eugenia born 31 Dec. 1812, both in Tielt. [Vol. 11 #2] EMAIL
VAN AUDENRODE
VALCKIERS
DE GROOT
VAN LIERDE
Seeking further information on VANAUDENRODE family Anna VAN AUDENRODE married Mathieu WALCKIERS in Pamel 4 Sept. 1689. Who were her parents?
Pieter Jan VAN AUDENRODE born Lombeek? circa. 1710, (1) married Francisca VAN LIERDE (daughter of Pieter VAN LIERDE & Anna DE NEF) Francisca died Meerbeke 10 Feb. 1751. (2) married to Elisabeth DE GROOT. [Vol. 11 #1] EMAIL
NEUFCOUR Seeking information on the birth of Franciscus NEUFCOUR who died in Eine, 16 Apr. 1752 at the age of 64. Married 19 Dec. 1717 Eine to Philippa VANDEN HEEDE (born 9 Mar. 1694 Eine) They had 9 children, all born in Eine. [Vol. 11 #1] EMAIL
FASSEEL
BOUWY
VAN MACHTEGEM
ACKE
Seeking information - birth, marriage and death about Joannes FASSEEL and Maria VAN MACHTEGEM (MACHSEGEM?) and for Honore GOUWY and Sophia Maria ACKE, parents of Camiel FASSEEL born 1 Dec. 1870 Zelzate and Valentine GOUWY born 14 Mar. 1887 Zelzate. [Vol. 11 #1] EMAIL
VAN THOMME
TYVAERT
Seeking information on brothers or sisters of Edmund VANTHOMME born 29 May 1860 (son of Peter VANTHOMME) Edmund married Pauline TYVAERT born Poelkapelle 29 July 1867 (daughter of Bruno and Coletta VAN THINNE) born Aartrijke [Vol. 11 #1] EMAIL
VAN BESELAERE
DE WITTE
BYLO
Seeking information on Gaston, whom I believe is the son of Petrus Joannes VAN BESELAERE born 6 Jan 1827 Roeselare and Maria Juliana DEWITTE born 15 Feb. 1831. When was Gaston born and did he died in Roeselare? He lived in Detroit, Michigan and was married to Rose BYLO. Rose was born 22 Sept. 1892 Werken, Belgium and died 20 Dec. 1952 in Detroit Michigan. [Vol. 10 #2] EMAIL
DE MAERE
TUYTENS
BRISSINK
Wish information of the family of Louise Celina DEMAERE born 30 Oct. 1912 Sint Niklaas. Mother was Carolus Josephine TUYTENS, born Sint Niklaas 14 Feb. 1890. Father was Macher DEMAERE born Detroit 1 Jan 1889. Macher's father was Louis DEMAERE and Carolie's mother was Louisa BRISSINK and her father was Floremond TUYTENS born 1862. [Vol. 10 #2] Should anyone have any information, please EMAIL
LATREZ
LATTREZ
DE MEULENARE
Would like information on brothers and sisters of my paternal grandmother, Sylvia Maria VAN SLAMBROUCK-LATREZ, born 3 Nov. 1864 in Zwevezele. Her parents were Fredericus LATREZ, born 9 May 1827 in Kachtem, died 3 Mar. 1916 and Anna Theresia DE MEULENARE born 5 Nov. 1829 in Koolskamp, died 30 Mar. 1918. Did anyone besides my grandmother emigrate to the United States? [Vol. 10 #1] EMAIL
SLABBINCK
VAN SLAMBROUCK
Would like any information on the parents of my great-great-grandmother, Rosalie SLABBINCK born 11 Jan. 1825 in Zedelgem, married Isidorus VAN SLAMBROUCK, 3 Sept. 1852 in Zedelgem, died 29 Nov. 1903 in Zwevezele. [Vol. 10 #1] EMAIL
BRANGERS
DESMIT
Wanted -- any information pertaining to the name BRANGERS. Leo BRANGERS, born 16 Feb. 1845 in Lokeren and married there in 1870 to Louise Maria DESMIT, born 29 Mar. 1847. They came to St, Johns, Kentucky in 1889 with eleven children. I would like to obtain addresses, marriage and birth records or an address for anyone living in Belgium with the name BRANGERS. [Vol. 10 #1] EMAIL
DEMAN Want any information pertaining to Rosalie DEMAN born 19 Feb. 1860 in Mechelin, Belgium. Her father was Louis and mother was Estelle. She had a brother Paul and three sisters, Mary Rondelez, Jennette Dorf and Eugenia. Any information would be appreciated. [Vol. 9 #2] EMAIL
VANLERBERGE
DESMET
REYNVOET
COOLMAN
Need the birth, marriage & death dates for Karel VANLERBERGHE married to Paschasia DESMET. Also the name of their parents. We think Karel died before 19 Mar. 1618 in Wallem? Karel and Paschasia had two sons that we know of. Stefaan born 1604 (?) Aarsele (?) married Magdalena REYNVOET 16 Aug. 1622 Tielt, died 22 Dec. 1633 Aarsele. Lodewijk married Judoca COOLMAN. Lodewijk and Judoca had a daughter, Paschasia born 1638. Would like an information on the above. Does anyone know when records started for Wallem, Aarsele and Tielt? [Vol. 9 #2] EMAIL
BAECKELANDT
DEVREKER
VERHELLE
DUPON
SABBE
LANNOYE
Is anyone reseaching the families listed at left ? The BAECKELANDTS were from Koekelare, Albert DEVREKER went to Alaska about 1900, the DUPONs were from Ichtegem and my father came to the US in 1937 with his parents. [Vol. 9 #1] EMAIL
VANDEPUTTE Would like contact with anyone who is related to my great-uncle, Stanislas Desire VANDEPUTTE, born 23 Dec. 1859 in Deerlijk, Belgium and came to the US about 1900. [Vol. 9 #1] EMAIL
MAERTENS Looking for information about Raymond MAERTENS, born in Mouscron, had one daughter, came to the US, presumably to Detroit in 1947, at age 67. [Vol. 9 #1] EMAIL
DE WULF
D'HUVETTER
BRACKE
Looking for descendants of Alphonse DE WULF & Irma D'HUVETTER. Also Camiel BRACKE & Ceriela D'HUVETTER. DE WULF sons were likely Albert and Jerome. Family moved from Ruiselede to U.S. sometime after 1918. [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
SLOS
BUYSSE
BILLET
Looking for descendants of Edmond SLOS & Elodie BUYSSE who lived in Mishawaka, IN. Last known name of address of family member is : Alfons & Mary VAN DEN BROEKE at Laporte IN. Also trying to contact members of BILLIET family originally from Ruiselede-Aeltre area who went to Chicago prior to 1892. [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
SCHAUBROECK
RAES
Need birth, marriage, death dates and places for Karel Emiel (Carolus) SCHAUBROECK, married Marie Virginie RAES born 12 Oct 1859 Zwijnaarde, died 8 Nov. 1916 Zwinjaarde. Children: Hector born 18 Apr. 1883 died 31 May 1959, Camiel Joseph born 13 Mar. 1884 died ?, Marurice (need birth and death & where?) Gaston A. born 14 Sept. 1889 died Jan 1937, where? Any info in these names would be appreciated. [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
DE LANDSHEER
DE MEYERE
Francois DELANDSHEER born 20 Apr. 1860 married Marie Elisa DEMEYERE 8 Aug. 1881, where?, died 3 May 1941 born in Vlekkem. Marie Elisa born 4 Feb 1859 in Melle died 5 July 1950 where ? Children: Rachael, Anais, Cesarine, Alphonese, Louise, Marie, Nestor, Marguerite, Julie. Any info on the DELANDESHEER and DEMEYERE name would be appreciated. [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
WALCKIERS Are there any Oost Vlaanderen researchers out there with info in the WALKIERS family from Meerbeke? Geraard WALCKIERS (born circ. 1769) married 5 May 1795 to Marie Catharina WALCKIERS (born circa. 1772) where? Their families may have come from Lennik St. Quinton. [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
REVYN
ELMOTTE
Request info on Jules REVYN, born circ. 1891 Gent. Request info on parents of Augustin DELMOTTE, born 11 Nov. 1824 Aarsele. [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
DE(U)PREZ
DEGRISE
Request info on Edward DEPREZ married to Eugenia DEGRISE born & died in Belgium and son, Peter DEPREZ, born circa. 1829 but where? [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
FRANCQUE
DE ROSTYNE
Interested in correspondence with any descendants of Joannes Bernardus FRANCQUE or anyone with that name. Joannes was born 25 Oct. 1835 Kaprijke & died 11 Dec. 1907 in same town. Gramma Antonia VAN DE ROSTYNE was born 5 Mar. 1840 & died in Kaprijke 5 Mar. 1902. [Vol. 8 #2] EMAIL
DEWILDE
DEDEIJNE
VAN HUYCK
Albert DEWILDE was born 1820 Gijzegem & died 1912 where? He married Joanna DEDEIJNE where & when? Albert's parents were Dominijus DEWILDE & Coleta VANHUYCK; There were born, married and died & where ? Also need info on Albert's brothers and sisters. [Vol. 8 #1] EMAIL
BRUCKENHOOGHE
VERSTRAETE
Need birth, marriage & death dates & parents of Petrus Joannes BOUCKENHOOGHE who was born about 1821 in Lendelede, married Maria Theresia VERSTRAETE (born 1821 Lendelede) where & when? [Vol. 8 #1] EMAIL
STRUBBE
VAN MAECKELBERGH
Need birth date & place & parents for Gregorius STRUBBE, died Zarren 23 Feb. 1848, married Jacoba VAN MAECKELBERGH Standen 17 Feb. 1725. [Vol. 8 #1] EMAIL
VANDERSTICHELEN
MALFROID
Need dates & parents of Angelina VANDERSTICHELEN died Zandbergen, East Flanders, 12 Mar. 1840, married Joannes Baptiste MALFROID 1816 Ophasselt. [Vol. 8 #1] EMAIL
DE RIDER
MABASOONE
WYFFELS
Seeking Belgian family of Charles DeRIDER Jr? born 28 Dec. 1858. Immigrated 1872. Returned to Belgium at age 18, served 1 year Belgian Army,. Returned to US. We find him first in Feb 1888 Rock Valley, Sioux County, IA. where he married Rosalie MABASOONE, daughter of John B. WYFFELS and Coletta (MABASOONE) of Schoondyck, Zeeland, NED. [Vol. 7 #2] EMAIL
ARLIN
DE WIJZE
SAMIJN
Need birth, marriage, death dates and places for Joannes ARLIN and Maria Joanna DeWIJZE. Daughter Maria Petronella born circa. 1741 Klerken. Need same dates, places for Isababella Jacoba SAMIJN. [Vol. 7 #2] EMAIL
BOUSSER
BOUSSAER
RAMAN
Bernardus BOUSSAER born 28 Mar. 1856 married Mathilde RAMAN when? died 16 Dec. 1933 Oostacker, near Gent. Children: Madar, Renee, Remi, Avila, Joanna, Bertha, Elodie, Anne, Eleuthere. Need parents of Bernardus and Mathilde, when, where marriage? birth & death dates of Mathilde. Any info in the BOUSSAER name would be appreciated. [Vol. 7 #2] EMAIL
DEMUYNCK Interested in any info on the DEMUYNCK name. [Vol. 7 #2] EMAIL
ROUBIDEAU
ROUBIDEAU
VANDERBERGH
Ignace Francois ROUBIEDEAU (1815-1876) Klemskerke cordoniere who married 1844 Melanie Rosalie VAN DER BERGH (1812-1893) Bruges, Need birth & death dates for Ignace and Melanie, also marriage date and place. [Vol. 7 #2] EMAIL
SYS
LEPLA/LEPLAE
Would be interested in hearing from anyone with the name SYS or any info about the name. Have researched back to ancestor Philip Jacob SYS who married Isabella Clara LEPLA(E) in Esen circa. 1760 but cannot find record of Philips' parents. [Vol. 7 #2] EMAIL
KOCHUYT
DE LARUELLE
Looking for descendants of Edgard or Eduard KOCHUYT born in Eeklo, and died in Moline, IL. between 1962 & 1966. Also interested in finding descendants of Bernard DeLARUELLE who emigrated to Canada and later to MN., finally settled in Mishawaka, IN. He had one son who went to South America. [Vol. 7 #2] EMAIL
VERLOOVE
deMEESTER
Jacob VERLOOVE married Laurnetia deMEESTER when? where? Also need their birth dates, @ 1683 and places. They had a daughter, Barbara born 17 June 1718 Aarsele died 31 Dec. 1787 Poeke. Jacob died 6 Dec 1755 Aarsele. Laurentia died 6 Apr. 1728 Aarsele. What were Laurentia's parents' names? [Vol. 7 #1] EMAIL
DESMET
DE MOERLOOSE
Would like birth dates and parents & places of Joannes DESMET and his wife Cornelia DE MOERLOOSE married 19 Jan 1740 Heusden. Joannes died 24 Mar. 1764 Heusden, Cornelia died 6 Feb. 1763 Heusden. Also any info on their children. Thank you. [Vol. 7 #1] EMAIL
DE ZUTTER Would appreciate ANY info available from ANYONE on the name DE ZUTTER. [Vol. 7 #1] EMAIL
EECKHOUT
SCHEIRLYNCK
TAILLIEU
According to civil records of Zwevezele, Ferdinandus EECKHOUT & Virginie SCHEIRLYNCK emigrated to Detroit, MI on 12 Oct 1866, presumably with son Felix. Virginie SCHEIRLYNCK's father was Leo SCHEIRLYNCK born Pittem 24 Mar. 1788, died Zwevelzele 21 Nov. 1854, married Barbara TAILLIEU 9 Oct. 1816 Zwevelzele. He is the great-grandfather of questioner's father-in-law. If any descendant can be found, he is willing to send them a copy of the family tree which he has prepared. [Vol. 7 #1] EMAIL
DEMAN
VANHOVE
Would like any info about Rosalie DEMAN, born 19 Feb 1860 Mechelen married Rene VAN HOVE where ? when ? died 16 May 1937 Detroit, MI. Children: Ferdinand born 12 July 1881 Armentieres, Gabriella Eugenie born 2 July 1884 Lille, rest born MI. Where & when were Rosalie's parents (Louis DEMAN & Estelle (name ?) born, marriage, death)? Mechelen? [Vol. 6 #2] EMAIL
DEMEIRE
MUILLE
Need any info avalable on parents of Felix DEMEIRE (born 5 June 1818 Lichtervelde). Father was Guillemus DEMIERE (born about 1778 Pittem, Mother Barbara Muijlle (born about 1783 Lichtervelde) ? Where? & when? were parents born & marriage & death? Both lived in Lichtervelde. [Vol. 6 #2] EMAIL
COOK
ARMSTRONG
Looking for descendants of Dr. Jonathan Nelson COOK & Mary ARMSTRONG. Jonathan (born 10 Jan. 1851 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, died 2 June 1924, Where?) Jonathan graduated in 1882 from Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He went to Atlanta, GA. shortly thereafter and was Georgia State Veterinarian for 14 years. He married Mary ARMSTRONG 17 Nov. 1869, where ? Mary born 1851 England, parents unknown. Mary died 1910, both buried at Sylvester Cemetery, Atlanta, GA. They had 13 children, 9 living at Jonathan's death: Mrs. M. E. Coker, Mrs. H. M. Christie, Andy & C. A, Cook all of Atlanta; Mrs. Eugene Spratling of Carrollton, GA.: Mrs. U. G. Scott, Mrs Maggie E. Smith, W. G & J. W. Cook of CA. [Vol. 6 #2] EMAIL
BARTHOLOMEES
RENNECON
SMETS
HENRINCKS
COMMAERS
Paul BARTHOLOMEES (born 24 Jan. 1833 Tervuren, married 19 Oct. 1874 where?) to Constance RENNECON (born 7 Jan. 1846 Avize, France) When did Paul come to U.S. & where did he first settle ? In 1860 known to be in Jackson County, MO. Also need parents' names of Joanna Marie SMETS, born 1795 Wezembeek=Oppem? or Kraainem? Belgium Researching SMETS, HENRINCKS, COMMAERS, BARTHOLOMEES in 18th century especially. [Vol. 6 #2] EMAIL
VANDERMARLIERE
VERMON
Would like birth, marriage & death dates & places of Constant VANDERMARLIERE who married Rosalie VERMON in 1857 possibly in Houthave. Would also appreciate their parents' names & dates & places. [Vol. 6 #2] EMAIL
COUSSENS
D'HAEYERE
Looking for descendants of August COUSSENS born in Egem in 1850's child of Peter COUSSENS & Theresia D'HAEYERE. Came to USA approx. 1900. He is known to have traveled to Detroit, MI. His brother Constant settle in Moline, IL. [Vol. 6 #1] EMAIL
MALFAIT
VAN STEKELMAN
Beginning genealogist looking for info about her late husband's family. Husband's father Victor Camile MALFAIT born Gullegem 1882, lived in Heule before coming to Detroit in 1910. Wife Marie VAN STEKELMAN came from Woumen 1919. Victor lived in Detroit until he went to Woodburn, IN., where was listed as boarder in home of Desire Lankrut in 1920 census. Marie had a brother Richard VAN STEKELMAN in Detroit area. (ED; Looked in Detroit and surrounding phone books, no name of VAN STEKELMAN now). [Vol. 6 #1] EMAIL
DOYEN
DUPONT
PETIT
MANFREY
DUCAT
MELOTTE
FEIVET
Of the 10 children of Hubert DOYEN (born 2 Feb. 1819 Glimes, son of Marie Agnes PETIT & Jean Baptiste DOYEN) and Clementine DUPONT (born Oct 10. 1827 Jauche, daughter of Albert DUPONT & Marie Therese MANFREY) need info about : 1. Joachim born 1848 where?, died 1880 where ?; 2. Louis born ? when ?, died 1880 where? married Eugenie DUCAT (born 19 June 1852, died 1892 where? (daughter of Jean Joseph DUCAT & Josephine Esperance MELOTTE; 3. Jerome (my grandfather) born 1851 Glimes, Died circa. 1935 where? married circa. 1875 Glimes Marie Leocadie FEIVET (born 1861 Glimes died 1929 Chicago, IL., 4. Eugene born ? died? where ?; 5. Marie born 1858 died ? where ?. She was a nun, Sister Clothilde Order?; 6. Anastie (or Anne) born 1860 died 1946 where ?; 7. Jean Baptiste Ferdinande born 23 June 1862 died when ? where ?; 8. Hortense born ? died ? where ? married when ? Noel (Antwerp); 9. Julien Jean born 1865 died ? where? livied in Clifton, IL.,: 10. Dieudonne born 1 Feb. 1867 Glimes died ? where ?. [Vol. 6 #1] EMAIL
DE SMET
DE FAU/W
DE FRUYT
Need birth date, place & parents of Cornelia DE SMET, who married Willem DE FAU-DE FAUW 30 Apr. 1653, Petegem. Cornelia died 18 May 1681 Astene. Also birth date & place of their son Anthonius DE FAUW who died 24 Aug. 1694 Ruiselede. He married Joanna DE FRUYT when & where? [Vol. 5 #2] EMAIL
DUSK
NAESSENS
BLONDEEL
Who was cousin, Bernard DUSK (Superior, WI) that Victor NAESSENS listed as one of the people he was coming to see in the US per Passenger list of S.S. St. Louis, Sailing from Liverpool, to New York, arriving 2 Nov. 1914? Was he the son of a sister of Henri NAESSENS, or Eudozie (BLONDEEL) NAESSENS? Or husband of a daughter of one of these sisters ? [Vol. 5 #2] EMAIL
POPPE
DEMARREZ
Looking for descendants of Jules POPPE (born 20 July 1882 Kanegem, died 22 Jan 1946 where ? in Canada), Married Valerie DEMARREZ (born 9 Sept. 1861 Kanegem, died 13 May 1952 where? in Canada) Children: Gabrielle POPPE (born 28 July 1894 Poryes-Philippe. died 30 Jan. 1978 Zellik), Rachel POPPE & Alice POPPE. Siblings of Jules: Alfons Josef & Alide POPPE (my grandmother). Any info about these families will be appreciated. [Vol. 5 #2] EMAIL
BAETENS
DEKEUKELAERE
VAN POUCKE
BEELS
POPPE
TAMBOUR
VAN DE PUTTE
DE BAERE
DE VOS
Looking for descendents of Ivo BAETENS (born 8 Aug. 1820 Oeselgem, died 19 Sept. 1879 Oeselgem), 1st marriage to Prisca (?) DE KEUKELAERE born ? 1813 Oeselgem ? children: Louise born 1844?, Adolphus born 1845, Manille born 1846. 2nd marriage Maria Coleta VAN POUCKE (born 31 Dec. 1820 Nazareth, died 9 June 1896 Dentergem). Children: Theofiel, Emma married Camiel BEELS, Henry married Alida POPPE, Elodie married Francois BEELES, Hortence, Alfons married Maria TAMBOUR, Maria Renilde married Karel VAN DE PUTTE, Maria Julia married Hector BEELS & Fritz DEVOS, Alfred Evarist married Emma DE BAERE. All BAETENS children born in Oeselgem. Much info to exchange. [Vol. 5 #2] EMAIL
VAN DE PUTTE
BEKAERT
Looking for descendants of Stanislaus Desire VAN DE PUTTE, born 21 Dec. 1859 Deerlyk, last heard from believe was in Minnesota, all correspondences lost in war bombings after 1937. Stanislaus' father (born 1799 Deerlyk, died 19 July 1875 Deerlyk) married Catherine BEKAERT (born 1815 Gullegem, died 5 Jan. 1871 Deerlyk). Their children, all born in Deerlyk, were: Leonie 1851-1891; Mathilde born 1853; Alois (my grandfather) born 16 Jan 1857, died 17 Dec 1937 Deerlyk; Stanislaus; Amelia a 1/2 sister, born 1898. Wish to get in contact with descendants. [Vol. 5 #2] EMAIL
DE WANDELER Looking for any info about Edward DEWANDELER who supposely settled in Smith Creek, MI in the 1880's or his son Oscar who was living in that area in the 1930's. [Vol. 5 #2] EMAIL
VERLINDE Looking for info about Martha VERLINDE, born circa. 1903, came to Detroit circ. 1920. Worked as maid to Mr. & Mrs. Hilaire Delaere. [Vol. 5 #1] EMAIL
VICENT
NAESSENS
Would appreciate knowing the birth, marriage & death dates and places of Barbara VINCENT, born Ardooie. She was married to David NAESSENS (born 1804) Would also like the names of her parents. [Vol. 5 #1] EMAIL
HUDDERS
DALLE
DE ROO
GEVAERT
Would appreciate info on HUDDERS family of Oedelem. Pieter HUDDERS died 1873, married Sophie DALLE. Believe Sophie's father was Jacobus DALLE. Other Oedelem families of interest are: Bernard DE ROO who married Amelie GEVAERT & had at least one child named Louisa. Would like names & birth, marriage & death info on their other children. [Vol. 5 #1] EMAIL
NAESSENS
GHYSELINK
Need husband & children of General Victor NAESSENS (born 29 Feb 1864 Egem, died 12 Dec. 1954 Brussels) & of Adolph NAESSENS (born Loppem, died age 79). Also of Major Valentine NAESSENS (died Bona (?) Congo 29 July 1896) & of Leonie NAESSENS (died Koolkerke), Ferzenie NAESSENS (died Loppem), Eugenia NAESSENS ( born ?, died?) & Zoe NAESSENS, all children of Petrus NAESSENS (born 12 Sept. 1831 Egem) & Juliana GHYSELINK (born 30 Sept. 1833 Zwevezele). [Vol. 5 #1] EMAIL
BLONDEEL
MENY (HENY)
Need to know if Petrus Jacobus BLONDEEL (born 9 Sept. 1830 Loppem) & Theresia MENY (or HENY) (born 23 Jan. 1834 Zedelgem) had more than the following children: Eudoxie (born 15 Oct. 1865 Loppem), Petrus (born 24 Dec. 1874 Loppem) & Carolus (born 1 Feb. 1870 Loppem). Also need children of Petrus & Carolus. [Vol. 5 #1] EMAIL
OPPERT/
UPPER
Does anyone know where the OPPERT family originated? The name was changed to Upper & I have traced back to a George Upper, who sailed from Holland on ship Jennifer, and landed in Philadelphia in 1864. [Vol. 4 #1] EMAIL
VAN STEENKISTE
HENDRYCKX
Need birth date & place & parents of Peter Judocus VAN STEENKISTE who died 24 Mar. 1770 Zarren, & who married 4 June 1748 Zarren (age 51) to Petronilla Jacoba HENDRYCKX (age 21) from Klerken. Feel this might have been his 2nd marriage. [Vol. 4 #1] EMAIL
DE DECKER
VAN DER GHINST
BLOMME
Looking for descendants of Karel Francies DE DECKER & Eugenie VAN DER GHINST: Karel Louis, Jan Baptiste, Josef Adolf, Marie Caroline & perhaps Appolonia travelled to U.S. circa.1865. Karel Louis & Joseph Adolf returned to Belgium after circa. 6 years. Jan Baptiste born 25 July 1835 Hansbeke, married in U.S., had at least 2 children, died 2 Dec. 1886 South Bend, IN. Marie Caroline born 20 Aug. 1830 Hansbeke, married in U.S. perhaps in Mishawaka area (?). Apollonia born 16 Jan. 1838 Hansbeke, married 1869 Hansbeke to Fredericus BLOMME, may have come to U.S. [Vol. 4 #1] EMAIL
STOCK
RAES
VANDENBERG (born 28 Mar. 1867 where ?, who were her parents?, she died 31 Dec. 1929 Gladstone. MI). Louis & Rosalie had son Joseph Louis DE VET (born 5 May 1886 where?), died 5 Aug 1968 Iron Mountain, MI, married Mary Louise STOCK on 20 June 1911 Gladstone, MI. Mary Louise born 10 Sept. 1891 Republic, MI, daughter of Louis & Emily RAES. [Vol. 3 #2] EMAIL
CRAMM
VAN MALDER
OVENIERS
Claire VAN MALDER (born 25 Aug 1781 Brussels), daughter of Jean VAN MALDER and his 2nd wife Marie OVENIERS, married Jacques Philipe CRAMM 17 Aug 1804,. would appreicate any info re these CRAMM ancestors/descendants. [Vol. 3 #2] EMAIL
HIMSHOOT
DE VOLDER
Need parents' names, birth, marriage & deaths & places of Joannes Franciscus HIMSCHOOT (born 6 Oct. 1803 Adegem, died Eeklo 20 Feb. 1853). He married Maria Theresia DE VOLDER (born 26 Apr. 1805 Eeklo, died 21 May 1872 Eeklo) on 10 July 1828 Eeklo. Also need Maria Theresia parents' names & birth, marriage & death dates & places. [Vol. 3 #2] EMAIL
DE PAEPE/
DE PAPE
VAN HEE
MARTENS
Need info on John DE PAEPE and 20 brothers & sisters born circa. April 1830 Lembeke, Belgium who married Philomena MARTENS (born 1843 Lembeke). Son Frank married Emily VAN HEE and homesteaded from Minn. to Saskatchwewan in 1912. John's other children were Philomena, Lizzie, Louise & Peter DE PA(E)PE. John & Philomena settle in Moline, IL on arrival in US. [Vol. 3 #2] EMAIL
NEUFCOUR
THYSEBAERT
DEBOEVERE
HAERENS
DE VOS
Looking for info on the 8 children of Johannes Franciscus NEUFCOUR, married to Virginia THYSEBAERT, reside in Watervliet, Belgium 1870-1880's. Emil born 27 Oct. 1873 married Maria DE BOEVERE; Theophilus born 25 Mar. 1876; Elisa Sophia born 2 Dec 1880 married Edmond HAERENS; and Leonie married Charles DE VOS (reported moved to Marshall (Minn.?)). [Vol. 3 #2] EMAIL
VAN SCHILDER
LIPPIN
VAN MALDER
Catharina VAN SCHILDER (born 14 May 1760 Brussels, daughter of Adriani & Catharina LIPIN) married 3 Oct 1778 Brussels to John Joseph VAN MALDER. By Oct 1780 she was dead, as J. J. VAN MALDER remarried. Seek Catharina's death record, names of siblings & dates, any info. [Vol. 3 #2] EMAIL
FANGE
LIGNEEL
Isabella FANGHE: What is her birth date and place, and death date and place; and their parents names? She married Petrus Albertus LIGNEEL 6 June 1752 Langemark. There son was Charles Ignance LIGNEEL, born 18 Sept. 1770 in Langemark, married Marie Jeanne DE WANCKER on 1 May 1792 in Langemark. [Vol. 3 #1] EMAIL
LEVIES
LIGNEEL
Maria Magdelina LEVIES: What is her birth date & place, and death date & place, and parents' names? She married Jacobus LIGNEEL on 29 May 1710 in Langemark. There son was Petrus Albertus LIGNEEL born 6 Mar. 1719 in Langemark. [Vol. 3 #1] EMAIL
DE GANCHE
(DE GANS)
OVENIERS
VAN MALDER
VAN SCHELDER
Looking for birth dates & places for Jean Baptiste VAN MALDER, Claire DE GANCHE & Catherine VAN SCHELDER; also death date (pre 1780) for Catherine VAN SCHELDER. Jean Baptiste VAN MALDER & wife Claire DE GANCHE (DE GANS) had at least one child, Jean VAN MALDER, baptisted 3 July 1757 Ste. Gudule, Brussels. Jean VAN MALDER married first Catherine VAN SCHELDER & 2nd Marie OVENIERS. Jean VAN MALDER died 8 Nov 1842 Brussels. Marie OVENIERS died 17 Nov. 1827 Brussels. Claire DE GANCHE died 6 Apr. 1787 Brussels age about 80 years. Would be pleased to share what info I have. [Vol. 3 #1] EMAIL
DENOO
VERDUIJN
Need birth dates & places, and death dates & places of Ludovicus DENOO & Francisca VERDUIJN who were parents of Augustinius DENOO born 6 Dec 1842 Zwevezele. [Vol. 3 #1] EMAIL
ANSEEUW
CALLEWAERT
Need birth dates & places, & death dates and places of Joannes ANSEEUW and Regina CALLEWAERT, parents of Maria Ludovica ANSEEUW born 21 Dec 1848 Zwevezele. [Vol. 3 #1] EMAIL
DEMAN
VAN HOVE
Would like any info on grandmother Rosalie DEMAN, born in Mechelen 19 Feb 1860. Her father was Louis DEMANN, her mother Estelle, last name unknown. She married Rene VAN HOVE, date and place unknown, although could be Armentieres or Lille.Son Ferdinand born 12 July 1881 in Armentieres; Daughter Gabriella born 2 July 1884 in Lille. Other 4 children were born in Detroit. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
BOZUM Need parents of Balthasar BOZUM, possibly Protestant, born circa. 1666 in Leuven, died 23 July 1746 Bernbach, Hesse-Cassel, Germany, Married Suzanna (last name unknown) location and date unknown. Suzanna died 21 Feb 1745 Bernbach. Their daughter was Maria Eva BOZUM born circ 1692, place unknown. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
BEAUPREZ
VAN OOST
VANACKER
Need birth, marriage, death date of Joannes Baptiste BEAUPREZ. Lived in West Flanders. Married to Rosalie VAN OOST, born 5 June 1786 Langemark, died unkown. Her parents were Vedastus Joannes VAN OOST and Rosalie Clara VANACKER, married 2 May 1780 Langemark. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
COMERS
HOVENINERS
OVENIERS
Egide OVENIERS (HOVENIERS) married Petrolille COMERS 24 July 1748, Parish of Ste. Gudule, Brussels. At least one child, Marie OVENIERS, born 17 July 1754 Ste. Gudule, Brussels, godmother was Marie OVENIERS. Egide OVENIERS was witness at daughter's marriage 9 Oct. 1780. Ste. Gudule, Brussels. I am looking for birth dates and places, parents names and death dates for both Egide OVENIERS & Petrolille COMERS. Would be delighted to exchange info. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
VERSCHOOT
FLYPS
GHESQUIERE
BLANCKAERT
VERMEERSCH
DEBERGH
HOORELBEKE
Beginning researcher has her family back to great-great-grandfather Franciscus VERSCHOOT married to Barabra Theresia VERMEERSCH; Petrus Josephus GHESQUIERE married to Regina Constancia DEBERGH; Phillipus Jacobus FLYPS married to Barabra Theresia HOORELBEKE; and great-great grandmother Amelia BLANCKAERT, all of Langemark in the early 1800's. The family went first to Winnepeg, later generations to Ontario & Michigan. She would like to correspond with any "cousins " or "family" or any info. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
HUVAERE
NAERT
Need to know parent's names, birth & death dates and places of Henry Leon HUVAERE, born 6 Apr. 1869 Wingene, and of Pharailda NAERT his wife, born 9 Sep. 1873 Zwevezele. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
DE CLERCQ
RONDELEZ
DELMOTTE
VAN HOLLEBEKE
Need parents of all following, their birth, marriage & death dates & places: Constantyn DE CLERCQ born Roeselare, died 1820, married ? to Stephanie RONDELEZ, born 30 May 1871 Roeselare, died 21 May 1947 Roeselare, Augustinus DELMOTTE, born 11 Nov. 1834 Aarsele, died 3 May 1932, married ? Coleta DELMOTTE maiden name ?, born 2 Sept. 1837 Dentergem, Died 7 Aug 1914 Halfway, MI, USA. Emilie VAN HOLLEBEKE born 11 May 1874 Tielt, died 21 Feb 1929 Detroit, MI, USA. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
INGHELS Could anyone help me find where Pierre INGHELS came from in Belgium? and also what became of him after Apr. 1860 in USA? Have searched all available in & around Oregon. Discovered Pierre INGHELS arrived in Philadelphia, PA in 1860 from "Passenger & Immigration List"; found he came from Belgium & obtained "Intention of Becoming US Citizen" 16 Mar. 1856 in New York (!), & naturalization papers 23 Apr. 1860 in Philadelphia Naturalization records. [Vol. 2 #2] EMAIL
BEAUPREZ
CROMBEZ
Need marriage date and place of Carolus Ludovicus BEAUPREZ, born 31 Jan. 1823 Langemark, and Maria Theresia CROMBEZ, Born 24 July 1826 Langemark. Also death dates and place of the couple. [Vol. 2 #1] EMAIL
DE RUDDER
DEPOORTER
LOGGHE
When was grandfather Jan DE RUDDER born in Snellegem, when was he married to Sidonie DEPOORTER, and where was she born? Their daughter was married to Jan LOGGHE. [Vol. 2 #1] EMAIL
DE RYCKERE
HUVAERE
Which grandparent, Adolph DE RYCKERE, or Maria HUVAERE, was born in Wingene, and which was born in Zwevezeele? [Vol. 2 #1] EMAIL
VAN MALDER
DUFF
HALL
KITELY
Dominic Nicholas VAN MALDER, born Brussel, was held with French prisoners of war at Halifax and released about Feb. 1915. He married (1) Margaret DUFF ABOUT 1816-17. Margaret, widow of George HALL, had 2 daughters: Matilda 1814, Elizabeth Margaret 1816. Margaret & Dominic had Mary 1818, Anne 1819 & Peter Alexander 1821 (my g.grandfather). Margaret died 1823, age 26. Dominic married (2) Clarrisa Ann KITELY 1826. Children: Mary Catherine 1827, Maria Louisa 1829, John 1831, Margaret 1832, Joseph 1836, Sarah Ann 1839, Elizabeth Jean 1841 & Johanna 1845. Dominic died 1861.Seeking descendants of Thomas (son of Peter Alexander) and wife Sophia: May, Mathlida, Ellen & Lottie born 1880's & living in Rocheter, NY 1900's. Also descendants of Joseph: John J, William & Henry Oswald lived in Boston 1900's Will exhange info with anyone interested in this name. [Vol. 2 #1] EMAIL
VANDAMME
VAN TYGHEM
Of the two Petrus Jacobus VAN DAMME's born in 1718 in Staden, which is my ancestor that married Maria Francisca VAN TYGHEM of Zarren? Were they married in Staden 8 Aug. 1752? Did he died 17 June 1779 Zarren? Any other info appreciated. [Vol. 2 #1] EMAIL
COOPMAN
(COPMAN)
Seeking info on Frank (Francisco) COOPMAN (COPMAN), born circ. 1895 Kempen, migrated to Duluth, MN about 1910; worked in Detroit, MI circa. 1946 as a powerhouse maintenance man in Alexander Blain Hostpital, also for Gorden Pagel Baking Co. He was single. If, where and when did he die? [Vol. 2 #1] EMAIL
MAUWS
DE RUYCK
DE FAUW
VERVAECKE
LAMBERT
DONEGO
Many thanks for queries answered from Pat Pettitt, member, who helped me with our Mauws & DeRuyck lines (born Ruiselede, settled in Canada). And to Sylvere VanDaele, Member in Belgium, for help received in DeFauw, Vervaecke, Lambert and Donego lines. There gifts of sharing was needed and appreciated. Anyone researching these lines can write for copies (include a SASE) to us. [Vol. 2 #1] EMAIL
VAN CAMBERG
ODEFFER
BLUMLEIN
Need name of town in Belgium where Jacob VAN CAMBERG was born in 1821; he died in 1889, buried in St. Paul Cemetery, Grosse Pointe, MI, married (1) Emilie (could have been Melanie) __?__ in Belgium. and she died in 1860; married (2) Margaret ODEFFER BLUMLEIN 1864 at St. Paul Church, Gr. Pte., MI. [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
LODEWYCK
MAERTENS
Desire date and place of death of Joannes Baptist LODEWYCK, carpenter, born 7 Sept 1790 Hooglede, married 3 June 1829 Gits to Regina MARETENS. [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
DE FAUW
VERBAECKE
LAMBERT
Would appreicate any info on dates, children, parents, places of Augustinus DE FAUW born 15 April 1890 Ruiselde, married Eugenia VERVAECKE born 31 Dec. 1812 Tielt (parents Jacobus born 1773 where? and Martha LAMBERT married when & where?). Wish to correspond with anyone working on these names. [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
VAN MALDER
OVENICE
DOFF
Am seeking Brussels origin and North American descendants of Nicolas Dominick VAN MALDER (parents Joseoph VAN MALDER & Mary OVENICE of Brussels) and Marguerite DOFF. Nicolas was "taken prisoner by the English and sent to Halifax, Nova Scotia", Public Archives Nova Scotia Despatches Vol 82. His first (known) child (name ?) was born Feb. 1818 at Halifax. Anyone working on this line? [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
DELBROOK
SQUIFFLET
DELBROECK
/DELBRUCK
Looking for many siblings and their descendants of Victor Henri DELBROOK (DEL BROEK OR DEL BROUCK) born 19 Feb. 1872, in Brussels (?) according to his 1904 insurance application, but can't find in Bruxelles 1st & the 2nd districts. Parents Joseph and Margaret __?__. He was only child who came to America, ca 1890; married Philomene SQUIFFLET (born in Gilly near Charleroi), & they went from Kentucky to Santa Barbara, CA, where son George Grover born 3 Nov. 1892. Any info ca Victor Henry appreciated. [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
VANDEN BROECK
TRACY
SMITH/DE SMET
COPPENS
Any info appreciated on Rochus VANDEN BROECK born 1819, town ? Parents Peter and Mary TRACY. Came to US in 1844, married Sophia SMITH (DESMET) 1845. Sophia sister married a COPPENS. [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
VAN DER SYPEN
CLAESKINS
DAENEN
Was Josephus-Cornelius VAN DER SYPEN, born 7 Nov. 1841 Becquevoort, died 23 April 1895 probably in Belgium, a brother to Henricus VAN DER SYPEN who came to America in 1889 with his family ? Henricus was son of Louis and Cornelia CLAESKINS who married 21 May 1835. Cornelia married (2) Henricus DAENEN and they were from Beckevoort & Messebrook. [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
VERMOTE
VERBEKE
Need birthplace in Belgium of Jerome VERMOTE born 12 Jan 1889, son of August & __?__. Came to Detroit circa. 1918, worked at US Royal Tire Co.(now Uniroyal), married Maria Bertha VERBEKE 31 Jan. 1920 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Bought a farm circa. 1930 - 1936 in Leamington, Ontario, and died Canada 27 June 1938. [Vol. 1 #2] EMAIL
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