Our guests of 1997
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 00:35:06 -0600
From: Ed and Jackie Johnson e.johnson@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Fransen Family
Hello I am writing to find relatives from both my Mother and Fathers
familys. My Mother Grace Fransen was born in the Finsterwolde area. Her
Father's name was Jacob Fransen, his Father's name was Franz Jacobs
Fransen. Franz died on 01/04/1883. The Jacob Fransen family migrated to
Freeport , Illinois in 1910.
My Grandfather on my Father's side came from Wolthusen Germany. His name
was ALBERT JOHNSON OR EGBERT JANSSEN WUBBEN. He was born in 1829. His Son
John Johnson or Janssen was bapitzed April 22, 1860 at Wolthusen. This
family also came to the Freeport Illinois area in 1866. If anyone can
give me any information about either of these familys I would be gratefull.
Thank you.
Albert Edward Johnson
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 14:13:34 +0000
From: Johanna Lemstra johalem@ctwok.com
Organization: Johanna Lemstra
Subject: Fryslan Gastenboek
Myn namme is Otse (Andrew) Lemstra, en ik wenne in de Staat Missouri,
USA. Geboren in Lytshuzen by Heeg. Myn heit Kees Lemstra ut
Easterlittens, en myn mem Hinke vander Ley ut Toppentwel. Ik kom wol
faak nog in us Heitelan omdat mem(92) nog in Heeg wennet en ek non
broers en een suster. Fanslels kom ik in 2000 nei Heeg. It allerbeste en
nog in gelokkig neijir(?)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 21:06:07 +0100
From: Cees van der Werf CVDWERF@OPEN.NET
Organization: CONDOR
Subject: Fredster/Fokke Visser
Fred (FOKKE) Visser in Scottsdale, Arizona. I've tried to contact you at
your AOL-address, but I'm afraid you did not get my message. (About
Terhorne)
Please let me know how I can get through.
Cees van der Werf
(Terhorne/Goingaryp)
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 14:38:16 -0500
From: Charles Snyder chass@worldchat.com
Subject: guestbook
Hi!
I just read some entries in the guestbook, and was delighted!
I downloaded it some time ago, but just now got it "unzipped"
I, too, enjoyed the geneology aspect. I was born in Friesland, Heeg to be
exact, and moved to Canada with my parents when only a baby. I'm most
interested in my father's ancestors. He was the youngest of 8 children,
whose mother died while giving birth to him, and his father passed away 1
year later. So these kids grew up as orphans, and with little knowledge of
their ancestry. My dad's name is Roel Hogeterp, his parents being Pieter
Hogeterp, and Reinskje Hogeterp, not sure of her maiden name. They came
from the vicinity of Heeg, Ijlst, Lange Lille. My dad married Riemke
Grondsma.If anyone has some info, my e-mail address is chasny@ibm.net.
Thanks!
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 1997 15:14:52 EST
From: The Age TheAge@aol.com
Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com)
Subject: Register Guestbook
James (Jim) Alan Agema
Oswego, IL USA
Looking for any information on family names. My mother's maiden name was
EVENHOUSE (english spelling - Evenhuis is the dutch spelling I believe), my
last name of AGEMA seems not to be very common and not sure if it was changed
from something else. Also, my wife's maiden name is HEERSEMA (english
spelling). Any information on the background of these names would be
appreciated. Contact me by E-Mail at: theage@aol.com
Thanks in advance
(also love this site . . . very interesting and well designed)
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 00:19:52 -0500
From: John Yntema jyntema@netdepot.com
Subject: Guestbook
My name is John Richard Yntema.
I live in Decatur, Georgia (near Atlanta) in the U.S.A. where I work for
the State of Georgia as an Environmental Engineer with the Air
Protection Branch.
My great-grandfather (a carpenter named Theodore Yntema who was married
to Anna) moved from Friesland to Elmshorn, Germany, around the turn of
the century.
My grandfather, Theodore Jurgen Yntema (a jack-of-all trades who married
to Minnie), emigrated to New York as a youth somewhat prior to the First
World War. He had at least 2 brothers, George and Fritz.
My father's name is Robert Theodore Yntema, a retired engineer who now
lives in the suburbs of Boston, Mass. in the U.S.A. He has two sisters,
still living, Anna and Arline.
I am married to Katharine and have a daughter, Rosemarie. I have a
brother James Theodore Yntema living in Hialeah, FL, and 3 sisters,
Susan, Jeanne and Christine.
I hope to visit Workum and other parts of Friesland in the near future.
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 19:06:21 +0200
From: Dr A J van der Walt ajvdw@intekom.co.za
Organization: LochWalt
Subject: Groete
Uit Suid-Afrika, een van die vele bestemmings van talle Friese
emigrante, wens ek u van harte geluk met die skitterende idee van die
gesamentlike fees van Frysln 500 en Simmer 2000. Dit is sekerlik die
geweldigste unieke inisiatief vir die eeuwenteling wat nog uitgedink kon
word! Dit sal na my mening ook geweldige reaksie by nasate van groot
getalle Friese voorvaders dwarsoor die wreld ontlok.
Daar het wel al 270 jaar verloop sedert my voorvader in 1727 die
Heiteln verlaat het. Hy was Gaele Andriesz van der Walt en afkomstig
van Veenwouden. Hier te lande is hy met 'n Johanna Weijers van Epe
getroud in 1742. Hulle het 8 kinders gehad toe hy in 1758 oorlede is,
maar die agt kinders het nie minder nie as 85 kleinkinders agtergelaat,
43 seuns en 42 dogters! U kan dus verstaan dat die nageslag van hierdie
Friese voorvader geweldig uitgebreid is in 1997 - nou reeds in sommige
gevalle al by die dertiende geslag!
Die Van der Walt-familiebond, waarvan ek die sekretaris is, het in 1989
'n stamregister van sowat 800 paginas gepubliseer met die titel: Die
familie Van der Walt in Suid-Afrika. Ek het onlangs 'n eksemplaar
daarvan aan die Ryksargyf van Ljouwert gestuur. Volgens "De Oanbring"
van September 1997, die tydskrif van die Ryksargyf, is dit opgeneem in:
"Nieuwe genealogien" onder die verwysingnr. 1052.
Ons is tans besig om die stamregister van 1989 op te dateer en hoop om
dit teen 1999 in ongeveer vyf volumes beskikbaar te maak.
Ek is ook tans besig om navorsing te doen oor die gedetailleerde
geskiedenis van die familie Van der Walt in Suid-Afrika, Sodra dit
gereed is, is die plan om ook daarvan 'n eksemplaar aan die Ryksargyf
Leeuwarden beskikbaar te stel vir bewaring. Vier van die stamvader se
seuns het geweldige diep spore getrap in die pioniersgeskiedenis van
Suid-Afrika, veral op die politieke-, kerklike- en gemeenskapsterrein.
Hulle nalatenskap word tans noukeurig nagevors en te boek gestel.
Ek self het voorheen al besoek in Veenwouden, Leeuwarden etc. afgel. Ek
was ook bevoorreg om 'n klein deeltjie van Friesland te sien tydens
dieselfde besoek.
Ons wens u alle voorspoed toe met die relings, en hoop van harte dat
ons dit self ook sal kan bywoon.
"Jo meie tsjin my ek wol Hollnsd prate"
"Ik kinne lyts Frys lze"
"Wat soe it moai wze at krekt yn dat jier, krekt yn dy simmer, alle
Friezen om utens weromkamen nei it heiteln."
Met vriendelike groete
Dr. Andries van der Walt
mailto: ajvdw@intekom.co.za
'n Vreugdevolle Kersfees en voorspoedige 1998 word u en almal wat met
die relings van Simmer 2000 te make het, toegewens. Mag u arbeid groot
sukses oplewer vir Friesland en alle Friese nakomelinge dwarsoor die
wereld, en mag u werk vele afstammeling aanspoor om die bande weer met
die mooie stamland op te neem.
Het u al nagedink oor my aanbod om hier te lande as koordineerder vir
Simmer 2000 op te tree? Ek sal baie graag reklamering etc hier wil doen
vir die saak (teen my eie koste, natuurlik), om die saak te bevorder
onder die Suid-Afrikaanse Friese nakomelinge.
Hartlike groete - ook aan u medewerkers
Dr Andries van der Walt
mailto: ajvdw@intekom.co.za
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 11:32:43 -0500
From: Gail Vandermeulen gail.vandermeuln@sympatico.ca
Subject: Greetings
Greetings to all of my cyberfriends who read the Friesland Guestbook.
Hope you all have a Happy Christmas and a very prosperrous New Year. I
will be celebrating New Years in Frl with my family.
Pieter van der Meulen
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 21:48:35 -0800
From: Fred deJong fdejong@pacificcoast.net
Subject: Friesland 2000.
Have just spent 2 hours browsing your site, and thouroughly enjoyed.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 07:12:11 -0800
From: Phil Anderson & family Plaza@televar.com
Organization: Plaza Enterprises
Subject: Fries History
Am interested in Fries History... Any locations you can suggest?
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 13:44:34 -0500
From: andy terpstra terpstra@MNSi.Net
Subject: friesland quest book
I Andy Terpstra Blenheim On. Wish every one a Merry Christmas and a
Happy 1998.
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 17:51:55 +0200
From: Dr A J van der Walt ajvdw@intekom.co.za
Organization: LochWalt
Subject: Soektog
Geagte Mnr Millaard
Vroeg in 1996 het ene "A.v.d.Wal@mailbox.nl" die DRG-of dit kan ook die
Friese gastenboek geteken. Nou het ek op die naam afgekom en die
interessante is dat daar slegs 'n (oortollige?) "t" aan die einde van my
naam staan wat nie by die naam van di persoon voorkom nie.
Ek het 'n e-mailboodskap aan die adres gestuur, maar dit is deur die
webmaster teruggestuur as onbekend. Is dit moontlik om die persoon op te
spoor? Ek wil terwille van die ooreenkoms in ons name graag met hom
kontak maak. Hy is skynbaar Andries van der Wal, terwyl ek Andries van
der Walt is. Dit kan erg prettig wees om met hom kontak te kry. Kan u
miskien daarmee help?
Beste groete en pragtige kerfees aan u
Andries van der Walt
Potchefstroom
Suid-Afrika
mailto: ajvdw@intekom.co.za
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 03:38:29 EST
From: Kelvanator Kelvanator@aol.com
Subject: Our name and history...VanBuskirk
Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com)
Hello,
My name is Kel R VanBuskirk. I am 30, live in Houston, Texas. I wandered
onto these pages trying to find an old French pen pal...
Anyway, my grandmother presented my father and me a scrapbook with some
historical information and pictures last Christmas. We were amazed to learn
that our name had formerly been spelled "Van Boskerck"..
There is some question as to a Dutch, or Danish origin. These are the names
we know as of now:
Lourens VanBuskirk, who was married at a Dutch church in New amsterdam ( New
York) in 1658, to Jannetje Jans Van Hoorn.
Peter VB ? -- 1826
John VB 1795 -- 1874
Peter VB 1826 -- 1873
Orlando VB 1848 -- 1927
William VB 1873 -- 1961
Halcolm VB 1900 -- 1977 ( my granddad )
John VB 1934 -- ( my dad )
Kel VB 1967 --
Lourens Andriesen VanBuskirk's marraige record stated that he was from
Holstein, then Denmark. Nevertheless, he lived among the Dutch in Amsterdam,
New Amsterdam and New Jersey. His bride was a widow previously married to
Dutchman Christisen Barents Van Hoorn ( or VanHorn.. ). She was referred to
as " the daughter of the Noorman"; so she was possibly from Norway or Denmark.
I don't know if any of this is interesting or useful to you; however, I am
most interested in any pieces of information I may be able to obtain. Any
guidance from you would be most appreciated....
Thankyou for your time,
Kel R VanBuskirk
i.e. Kelvanator@aol.com
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 22:48:52 -0500
From: DENNIS C PERACHIO dcptap@snet.net
Organization: FVS INC
Subject: Could you possibly find out what my name means?
I was searching the web trying to discover what my first name "Devri"
means. I stumbled accoss your website because one of your respondents
also has the name "Devri".
Now, I am not sure if you do this kind of thing or not, but I was
wondering if you could possibly find out the meaning of my first name.
It has always interested me in finding out, and everybody is always
asking me. If you do not do these kind of searches, I am sorry to
bothering you, but thank you anyway. If so, please e-mail me the
results at dcptap@snet.net.
Thank you very much, I appreciate this greatly.
Sincerely,
Devi Perachio
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 11:41:45 -0800
From: Marc Pichard mpichard@webruler.com
Subject: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
From a Canadian friend of Friesland who would also like to know how to
say
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
in Friesian.
Tige tank.
Marc
Marc.Pichard@pwgsc.gc.ca
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 18:26:40 -0800
From: Geertje Straatsma G.Straatsma@inter.NL.net
Subject: lokkich nijjier
Ik winskje alle e-mail freonen ,folle lok en seine ta yn it nije jier!!
To all my friends who I have met by e-mail , merry Christmas and a happy
New Year!!
And I do still my best to find your familyroots.
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 10:41:42 -0800
From: Andy Kooistra drewsden@netroute.net
Subject: Friesland2000
This site is great! I am interested in knowing more about the
Friesland2000 event. I have lived in Canada for 47 years and never been
back. This would seem like a good time to make that long overdue visit.
Grooten: Andy (Andries) Kooistra, Waterford Ontario
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 17:37:54 EST
From: BarKeene BarKeene@aol.com
Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com)
Subject: No Subject
I am searching for my maternal grandfather's "roots" --English only please.
Hillary Montgomery MACHEN. Born approximately 1864 - died 1904, Portland,
Arkansas. Any information? -- thank you.
BarKeene@aol.com
Winter Park, Fl
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 1997 18:16:06 -0800
From: dvanderveen@ryno.com
Subject: Friesland Heraldry
Any good recommendations on Heraldry for the Netherlands?
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 1997 18:00:04 -0800
From: dvanderveen@ryno.com
Subject: Oranjewoud
Can you please send me a higher resolution photo of the home depicting
Oranjewoud and any information about it?
Also, do you have any information about joining the SKS and participating
in the regatta's being shown? I was raised racing scows in the Midwestern
United States with a lot of Fryslanders and would like to see about what it
would take to put together a team for next summer (I live in N. California
now). Is it possible to rent or buy them? Who might know?
Thanks,
David Vanderveen
Tel 800.366.7966, xt 271
Fax 707.253.9613
35 Village Parkway
Napa, CA 94558
USA
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:06:29 +0100
From: willem bartels bartelsw@worldaccess.nl
Organization: WA
Subject: fryslan
--ik he lang in fryslan gewoond,maar ben de naam millaard nog nooit
tegen gekomen.Maar dat wil nog niets zeggen.ik zat in de zuivel en daar
hadden wij een Anne Wijnma die daar machinist was. Familie?
MZhoewl californie mooi is, fryslan is het ek!mar wer oars.
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 05:46:42 -0800
From: rene vincelette yo.gilissen@sympatico.ca
Subject: Friese gastenboek
Veel groetjes van Yolanda, een Limburgse die nu in Canada woont sinds 14
jaar. Ik mis de mooie Friese meren ontzettend, maar als compensatie woon
ik naast mooie bergen. Leuk dat ik jullie toch allemaal kan groeten.
Lieve Friese mensen, wees trots op jullie afkomst, want dat een groot
deel van Nederlanders denkt dat het hart van Nederland alleen rond
Amsterdam ligt is natuurlijk hartstikke verkeerd... Heel veel groetjes,
Yolanda... yo.gilissen@sympatico.ca
P.s.: Als jullie Sinterklaas zien, geef hem dan een kusje van mij...
Wie dit leest, schrijf ook eens een briefje aan deze ex-patriot.
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 22:21:01 -0800
From: RENEE REXANNE D'AMBROSI rrd10@csufresno.edu
Organization: agriculture
Subject: Frozen semen
I am a college student looking for information about frozen semen
collecting, freezing, and thawing techniques and rules for breeding
Friesian horses with frozen semen. I would love to hear from anyone
that may have this information or know where I could get it. I can have
most foreign languages translated. I do know several people from
Friesland who can also translate. Thank you in advance for any help.
Renee D'Ambrosi
Calif. State Univ. Fresno
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 00:36:23 -0500
From: jack van der laan jacobvdl@cleannet.net
Subject: Friesland2000
Dear Frisian Friends,
It was great to read about all the Frisians around the world that
contribute to this Email address. I do hope that all of them know that
Friesland is calling them home in the year 2000. This is going to be a
festival of festivals and the ProvincialGovern-ment of Friesland is getting
ready for this great event. It was in 1972 that I left Harkema at age 20 to
move to Canada. I now live in Burlington Ontario Canada. The vander Laan
family is now 5 strong. A wife and 3 children later we live on the banks of
Lake Ontario.
When in Burlington please drop by my store Filman's Men's Wear Ltd. for a coffee.
We make Suits and Sportcoats and are also big in Casual wear. One thing that will
surprise you is our creation of a tie, which we call The Canada/Netherland
Friendship Tie. On this navy tie you will find flags of Canada and The
Netherlands. This is truly The TIE THAT BINDS. My latest presentation was
in Montreal on Nov.7 l997 where Andre' Rieu the Waltzing Dutchman received
one. The gift was " Music" to his ears.
To my friends in The Netherlands please follow the TROS Television program
HABETS on TV 2 at 21.15 starting Dec. 12 l997.Habets travels to all the countries
around the world where immigrants have settled. It will be on each Friday evening
but not on Boxing Day. On the 4th program you will see the Happy Frisian in his
men's wear store in Burlington On. and many surprises also.
I hope to meet many of you in het Heitelan in the year 2000.
Jack van der Laan.
1-905-332-7000 Fax 1-905-332-6204
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 15:19:28 -0500
From: davidruclemer davidr@pssnet.com
Subject: lost
myname is RUCHLEMER
ive been told that our family came from holland
or that area
if you can get us more information it wouldbe very much appreciated
i dont know where else to look
thank you
david r
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 1997 08:02:40 +0100
From: J.Hoogwoud j.hoogwoud@pi.net
Subject: guestbook
Nice site!! Een van de mooiste sites (dig.steden) van nederland.
kijk ook eens op : http://www.come.to/bookshop
groet, J.Hoogwoud
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 09:30:22 EST
From: Willow1903 Willow1903@aol.com
Subject: Friesland guest book
Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com)
I was viewing the Friesland site this morning because I'm planning to visit
that region next summer. There is a problem linking to the e mail address
from the "visit or sign in guest book" area. Don't know if it's an AOL
problem (they just did maintenence ) or it's with your web site.
I was very impressed with the site and the information it contained. Looking
forward to visiting the site & the region.
Willow1903@aol.com (Janice)
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 1997 09:11:33 -0600
From: John Delang jdelang@mts.net
Subject: Guest Book
Im interested in obtaining a detailed map of Friesland and a city map of
Leeuwarden,where can I order these items?
I came to Canada as a child and have some memories of Leeuwarden that I
would like to refresh.
Thanks for your help, John Delang(Johannes deLang)
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 22:43:56 -0200
From: krol krol@e-net.com.br
Subject: niks
O.K. maarten,
Ben in leeuwarden opgegroeid, op de zeevaartschool Terschelling opgevoed en
in 1981 naar brazilie geemigreerd. Ben met braziliaanse getrouwd en heb 3
kinderen.
Door tegenspoed ben ik sinds 8 jaar niet naar nederland geweest.
de zaken gaan nu beter, dus wie weet.
Wonen in Salvador/BAHIA, hebben ook nog een zgn fazenda van 150 ha in het
binnenland van Bahia genaamd fazenda "FRISIA", dit als eerbetoon voor
Friesland.
Friezen zijn altijd welkom in Bahia, indien geen oportunisten hebben we
altijd wel een bed beschikbaar.
rgds Stoffer Krol
krol@e-net.com.br
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 08:22:38 -0700
From: Freda M. Garcia coquette@sprintmail.com
Subject: Search
My Maiden Name was Teml.I was told that this name is of Fresian
origin. Is this true?I would like to do a genealogical research of my
family, however, I really don't know where to start.Any help will be
gretly appreciated.
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 00:04:58 -0500 (EST)
From: TvOrNotTv@aol.com
Subject: Ernest Ries
Greetings:
My name is David Ries.My father was born in Bunde, Germany (His parents
were Artur and Helen).He went to school in Groningen, but fled to the U.S.
during World War II (We are Jewish.)His father had a dry goods store in
Bunde.If anybody reading this is familiar with Bunde or has a parent or
grandparent who may be familiar with Kaufmanns Ries, please don't hesitate
tocontact me at TvOrNotTv@aol.com.
I now live in Georgia, where I produce the 11pm news for a network
affiliate. Thank you very much!
David
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 21:19:45 -0900
From: GERRIT hoof@uniserve.com
Subject: Friesland BOPPE
IK WOON AL BYNA 10 JAAR IN CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA BEN
KLAUWVERZORGER VAN BEROEP .BEN GETROUWT MET ANTJE
WE HEBBEN 3 KIDS LEANNE/8/RAYMOND/4/MARTIN JOHN/6mnd
US HEITE LAND BLUWT FRIESLAND TAKE CARE YOU ALL
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 22:01:00 -0800
From: avvdveen@telusplanet.net
Subject: Broer Dijkman
We would like any information concerning Broer Dijkman. He was born in
Hallum FR and lived on Doniaweg.My aunt Baukje DeJong Sijtsema is
looking for him as they were best of childhood friends in the 1940's.
Any information would be appreciated.Thank you Veronica VanderVeen
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 22:02:02 -0500 (EST)
From: RRobe81931@aol.com
Subject: I need some help.
I hope that you can help me.I am trying to find out how I can find some
family of mine by the name of Malm.The name was originally Malmquist, but
we were told that the name was shortened to Malm somewhere down the
line.My mother's grandfather was Dutch. Is there anyway you can help me?
If so, just e-mail me at the address:RRobe81931@aol.com
By the way, my mother's father's name is Edgar Benton Malm, if that'll help
any.I'm not sure what my great-grandfather's name was.
Please get back to me as soon as possible, okay?Thanks!:o)~
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 22:30:18 -0400
From: MacLeod Nest sbj.macleod@pei.sympatico.ca
Subject: Hi from Prince Edward Island,Canada
This is an incredible site, I love it. My maiden name is Boekema from
Irnsum,Friesland. I am working on my Family tree, as well as my
husbands. My husbands family contains Pauptit and de Groot. Well right
now we are in the middle of a snow storm so all of you in the
Netherlands, enjoy your weather ! Bye from Canada, Shelley
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 20:57:45 -0700
From: mike mjvander@netcom.ca
Subject: Friesan site
Greetings from Calgary, AB, Canada
I was trying to find my brother's Email address and stumbled onto your
site.My last name is Vanderwoude and my parents hail from Sneek and
Ilst(??).Although I was born in Canada my parents will never let me
forget that I am Frysan.
Mike
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 20:14:59 -0800
From: chasny@ibm.net
Subject: Hello from Canada
Hi!Just found your web site, and since I am Friesian, born and bred, I
thought I'd sign the guest book.I was born in Friesland, Sneek to be
exact, my parents both came from Heeg.I was only a year and a half
when my folks immigrated, but I am still a true blue Friesian, and proud
of my heritage.Hope to hear from some other Friesians!
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 16:22:10 -0600
From: Neil Dycus dycus@cmc.uab.edu
Hello! -- I'm Neil H. Dycus -- Friesland interests me because family
tradition says our family came from there about 250 years ago.
I know the spelling is wrong because my forefathers who were in
the american revolutionary army were illiterate.--I have seen it
spelled Dacas, Dicus, and other ways. In a census of Friesland
taken during the time of Napoleon it did appeared only as Dikkes.
--I have spent my life working with German and Dutch Engineers
and Scientists and they tell me the sound is Friesian but the
spelling is wrong. They also tell me my appearance and
personality fit.--After so long?--Ha!
--What do you think--? Hope to visit someday.
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:55:57 +0100
From: Jaap Lageweg ja.lageweg@wxs.nl
Subject: Een prettig toeval
Bij toeval ontdekte ik de naam Legeweg/Lageweg op de site van het
rijksarchief. Nieuwsgierig als ik ben kwam ik hier terecht.
Voor mij is dit een mooie manier om iets meer van jullie provincie te
weten te komen. De Legeweg/Lageweg welke ik tegen kwam op de
archief-page kwamen uit Weststellingwerf (o.a. uit Spanga ). Plaatsen
waar ik in elk geval nog nooit van gehoord had.
Groetjes van Rosemarie Nieuwenhuizen
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:49:40 -0800
From: Ernest Steiner esteiner@earthlink.net
Subject: van rys family
MY NAME IS JOANN VAN RYS STEINER. MY FATHER'S NAME WAS
GERRIT VAN RYS HE WAS BORN IN SNEEK,FREISLAND ON
JULY 20, 1902. HE CAME TO AMERICA IN THE EARLY 1930's,
HE SETTLED IN PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA. I AM LOOKING FOR
PEOPLE WITH THE VAN RYS NAME. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM
YOU.
JOANN VAN RYS-STEINER
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 09:23:38 -0800
From: Bruce A. Bandstra bbandstra@voyager.net
Organization: B&B Resources
Subject: Frisian flag
Great Page !!!will be pleased to see the full English version.
I am looking for a downloadable Frisian flag for an upcoming family
reunion.
Can you suggest a site?
Bruce Bandstra
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:05:46 -0500
From: Sherry Haaima haai0001@algonquinc.on.ca
Subject: Signing
Sherry Haaima (Ottawa, Ont., Can.,) visited the Friesland home page
November 24. I'm interested in any relatives of mine who may access the
page. Feel free to contact me at Haai0001@algonquinc.on.ca. Sherry
Haaima
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:37:26 -0600
From: David Scott Bosgraaf d&jb@netnitco.net
November 23, 1997
Wife; Joyce
Children; Kathy, Becky, Marvin, Beverly, and Marilyn
Grandchildren; Dawn, Carl, Marissa, Craig, Brian, Matthew,
Ashley, Alex, and Jacob
Residence; N.W. Indiana
Father; Corneilus (94)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 19:40:41 -0500
From: Thomas H, Slater tslater@conc.tds.net
Subject: Ancestry
I am currently chasing my Dutch ancestry. My GGGrandfather immigrated to
the US with his wife and three sons in 1847 and settled in Holland,
Michigan USA. I found a web site that offered an online course in the
Frisian Language but I did not bookmark it and I cannot seem to find it
again. I hope my search for the Sluiter family leads me to Freisland.
Tom Slater
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 00:39:19 +0100
From: Atze en Marion frysotze@worldaccess.nl
Organization: Otse Koeper
Subject: For the guestbook
Goodday to all of you, wherever you are.
It took me two long nights to read all the messages in The Friesland
Guestbook and I sincerely enjoyed reading them. Being a "Frys om utens"
myself, I can feel the tears of homesickness and times long-ago in many
of these messages, some of them brought even the tears to my eyes.
I'm very proud to be a Frisian and I'm very proud of all the Frisians,
wherever they may be.
I have relatives in Barrie, Alliston, Fort William, Ridgeway and other
places in Canada and I greet them, like I greet all of you.
Atze Schuilenga,Dilleberg 46, NL4708DM Roosendaal, Netherlands
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 15:43:37 -0800
From: lfcelbu lfcelbu@ns1.rcc.nl
Subject: Nije Gast
Wy binne Hylke en Oene,
twa nochtere friezen om utens.
Wy doche jim de greate groeten fan de Nuborgh.
Doech.
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 09:39:31 -0500
From: Anne Eelkema annee@mediainfo.com
Organization: Editor & Publisher
Subject: for the guestbook
I don't actually have anything to say.I was just searching my last
name "Eelkema" and this was one of the pages that appeared.Part of my
background, yes.Not recent though.Still, whenever I spell or say my
last name, people invariably ask what its origins are.Dutch or
Friesish (I have no clue as to that adjective), I reply.That usually
solicits a comment on how good my English is.Amusing...
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 17:14:33 -0700
From: Mike de Groot degrootm@cadvision.com
Subject: for the guestbook
Thanks for this great website.My father was born and raised in
Heerenveen, so its nice to be able to go back to my roots!
Mike de Groot
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 23:46:37 +0100
From: wil tromp quenda@mail.multiweb.net
Subject: hallo
als geboren fries en nu reeds sedert 13 jaar wonende in noord-holland en
als startende internetter ben ik benieuwd of er mensen op het net zitten
uit mijn oude woonomgeving.
Ik ben nu 31 en woonde achtereenvolgens in Makkum,Leeuwarden en
Drachten,zat op school in Bolsward en Sneek,
Ik weet absoluut nog niet hoe dit in zijn werk gaat
en of mijn mail uberhaupt aankomt en bij wie
Maar voor de lezer, graag een reactie terug,mag ook
in de Frieze taal!
groetjes van quenda
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 19:47:37 -0600
From: Robert E. Walker rewalker@tsixroads.com
Subject: Need Information about Krotje Family of Friesland
I am new to this web sight but am delighted to find a place to possibly
find information on my wife's Friesland roots. Her grandfather (Andrew
Krotje) and Grandmother, Julia Friesma Krotje and their two daughters,
Sadie and Jessie came to the U. S. about 1900 and settled in New Jersey in
the Fairlawn and Patterson area. I understand that they were in the village
of Hallum at one time.Exactly where is Hallum? Also, where is
Ferwerderadeel?Where could I obtain a map of this area?What resources
are available in that area such as libraries, archives, etc.? We will
appreciate any help that anyone can offer to find my wife's Friesland
roots. Her name is Elizabeth (Betty) Lyle Walker and her mother, was the
first child of Andrewand Julia Krotje to be born in the U. S. Her name
was Radea (Rienzki) Krotje. We offer our appreciation in advance for any
help in answering these questions.
Sincerely,
Robert E. and Elizabeth Walker
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 20:35:42 -0700
From: John Ainlay jainlay@ctaz.com
Organization: John Ainlay
Subject: Friesland Geneology
Hello- My name is Connie Ainlay..ich nicht deusche sprecken..my
grandparents immigrated from Freisland in the latter part of the 1890's
my grandmother said she was from a place called Wittmund..I assumed this
was Germany not realizing that it could be the Netherlands..could
someone help me? My grandmothers maiden name was Gerdes and my
grandfathers name was Beckmann...I am very interested n finding out more
about my family roots..Danke...Connie--
John W. Ainlay
jainlay@ctaz.com
Phone 520 753 2600
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 21:04:24 -0800
From: surplus surplus@micron.net
Subject: Great Web Site
Hi, this is a great website. I am a 1st generation American.My dad,
Gordon de Vries was born in EE and my mom, Tena de Vries(also her maiden
name) was born in Joure. My dad's family settled in Bozeman, Mt. and my
mom's in Conrad, Mt.They immigrated in 1947 and 1948 respectively, as
young children with their parents. My dad reads, writes, and speaks
fluent friesen.I do not and so I am looking for books in english with
the history of Friesland and also books with color photos of the
landscape.If you know of where to get books etc., you can e-mail me
at:
surplus@micron.net.thanksNancy DeVries
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 14:46:14 -0800
From: Frank DiCostanzo fdicostanzo@earthlink.net
Subject: guestbook
hi from Sam, I'm from Suameer, I came to the states when I was 7 yrs
old.My real name is Sjirk, my surname is Cnossen.I live with my wife
Sonja in Battle Ground, Wa.I'm looking for English language history on
Friesland or the people of Friesland.The encyclopedias have very
little information.Any help would be appreciated!! Danke, Sam Cnossen
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 10:55:34 -0000
From: Sandra Schueller anytown@ix.netcom.com
Subject: VanProoyen-VanderVeen
Hello,
My relatives, grandparents from both sides of my family are from Friesland.
Would love any information regarding any Vander Veen, Van Prooyen,
Vander Veld, Van der Kooi, Baron, Kootstra or Venema families.
Thankyou,
Sandra Van Prooyen - Schueller
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 19:11:00 +1100
From: dfaber@nilsen.com.au, dfaber@ozemail.com.au
Subject: Family Faber
My name is Daryl my father and opa came out to australia in the early 50's
his name was meindert faber his father was Tjipke Faber and hismother
was Corneliske douma. if any one couldhelp me find out about my
ancestors it would be appreciated
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 12:54:54 -0500
From: Dave Ausma dausma@sentex.net
Subject: Krente brood
De groeten aan allemaal in Drachten(mijn geboorte plaats)
Ik zo graag een resept willen ontvangen voor een krente brood,
Stuur naar dausma@sentex.net
en bij voorbaad bedankt.
De groeten uit Guelph ontario Canada(waar al een pak sneeuw ligt)
Dave Ausma.....
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 16:28:09 +0100
From: Greetje Kloosterman klooster@sophia.nl
Subject: gastenboek
Hallo,
Ik ben Freerk Wolter Kloosterman en ik kom van Sumarreheide. Het is daar
heel mooi, het mooiste plekje van Fryslan.
Groeten aan iedereen die dit leest.
Mijn e-mail adres is: klooster@sophia.nl
Wilt u meer weten, dan kunt u mij mailen.
Freerk Kloosterman
Lytse Buorren 4
9262 SV Sumarreheide
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 20:17:49 +0100
From: wim boelens azalea@tref.nl
Subject: voor het gastenboek
Groeten van Wim Boelens, woonachtig in Zundert, Noord-Brabant en reeds
diverse malen in het Friese op vakantie geweest. Friesland is zeer zeker
een prachtige en zeer gastvrije provincie.Via mijn grootmoeder van vaders
zijde zal ik wel fries bloed in de aderen hebben.
Mijn grote hobby buiten muziek maken is genealogie. In Friesland ben ik op
zoek naar de familie Landmeter, komende uit
Gorredijk/Beesterzwaag/Opsterland. Mijn
"vroegste" voorvader via mijn grootmoeder is geboren in 1770.
Misschien zijn er nog meer mensen op zoek naar voornoemde familie. Gaarne
reacties naar azalea@tref.nl
Groeten van Wim Boelens
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 10:04:00 +1100
From: Clayton Mcintosh mcintosc@mpx.com.au
Subject: Re.Dielmann
My name is Tina McIntosh from Australia,I am trying to find my Dutch
relatives.
My Maiden name is Dielman, My father came to australia in 1956 or so.He
has a brother Geradus who also came to oz with him but has died in 1977.
My father also had a brother Pete and France and a sisterstill living in
Holland.I have many cousins and would love to find and follow the family
tree.Thanks a lot for any information. Thanks Tina McIntosh
Date: Sun, 09 Nov 1997 08:19:23 -0800
From: Andrew van Dyk avd27@rocketmail.com
Subject: (no subject)
Even though I was born in Groningen, both my parents were from
Friesland. My father was born in Zwaagwesteinde (9 Aug.1885) and my
mother in Stroobos - Rohel (27 March 1888).I live in Canada
Andrew van Dyk
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 1997 16:15:35 -0800
From: pmacalli@bellsouth.net
Subject: For The Guestbook
I am inquiring for my daughter and son-in-law whose last names are
DeFreese and would like any information you could send concerning that
name and any historical information concerning that name and any people
with that name.My son-in-law knows that his ancestors came to the US
around the turn of the century from Luxumbourg, but had migrated there
from Friesland.His grandfather's name was George William DeFreese (aka
DeFries).Any information you can send will be appreciated.
Peggy MacAllister
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 21:58:48 -0000
From: Garry Wooldridge garryw@eagles.com.au
Subject: GuestBook
Thankyou for your informative sight seeing trip to Friesland.
My wifes parents are from Friesland and do nothing but talk about it.
Its good to see and learn about our children's grandparents place of birth
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 21:09:52 +0100
From: Cheyenne fredvaat@xs4all.nl
Subject: Re: Jense Terpstra.
Beste Mensen....
Dit is een vervolg op m`n meeltje eerder deze week.
Het gaat in dit geval om Jense Terpstra zoon van Willem en Ymkje Terpstra,
ze woonden toendertijd in Birdaard,Friesland.
Er is inmiddels bekend dat hij is overleden in Amerika,maar hij had kinderen
en kleinkinderen,nu zou ik graag willen weten of er iemand is die weet wie
of waar die kinderen en kleinkinderen wonen.
Hier volgen nog wat gegevens voor zover ze ons bekend zijn.
Jense had 4 zusters Sietske,Gjetje,Pietje,en Jinke,en 2 broers Hans en
Willem.
Hij is naar alle waarschijnlijkheid geemigreerd naar California.
Dit alles wordt gevraagd door mijn moeder Maaike Terpstra die een
oomzegger was van Jens Terpstra.
Mocht er iemand zijn die meer informatie heeft,heel graag een E-Mailtje
naar fredvaat@xs4all.nl
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 19:53:06 -0500 (EST)
From: NelsJacobs@aol.com
Subject: Dutch Bible
An acquaintance of mine is in possession of a Dutch Bible printed in 1662 in
the City of Gorinchem by Helmich van Cappel "in compagnie met Jan
Barentsen Smients".The initial pages of the Bible contain an official
Act of the "Staten Generael van de Vereenighde Nederlanden".
From it, I gather that this version of the Bible is the first successful and
complete translation from the original texts following the Reformation, as
was charged and decreed by the "Synode Nationael gehouden tot Dordrecht,
in de jaren 1618 ende 1619".
In the Act, the States General approves and authorizes the translation,
stating "men skilled in the Hebrew and Greek languages.......... have
considered and found it appropriate".......and that "everything was
considered, that the truth, the quality of the words, and the meaning can be
verified".The Act also requires that the "churches and public schools of
the United Netherlands, and other Countries and Regions under our
jurisdiction, must accept and use" it. The Act is dated July 29, 1637 and
signed by a Cornelis Musch.
It also contains an "Acte van Authorisatie", in which the "Borgemeesters and
Regeerders" of the city of Gorichem authorize Helmich van Cappel to "print,
sell, and distribute the Bible".This Act, signed by a Hugo Boxel, is dated
December 10, 1658.
Can anyone shed any light on the significance of this Bible and its value?
Nelson Jacobs
Lakewood, Colorado
USA
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 17:21:24 +0100
From: Lisette van Dessel dessel@tailor.nl
Subject: for the guestbook!!
Friesland, het einde !!!!!
Lisette
P.S. Wat zijn er toch mooie plekjes in Nederland.
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 1997 07:40:22 -0800
From: Lennart Zackrisson lennart.zackrisson@elfa.se
Organization: ELFA AB
Subject: guestbook
Hello !
my name is Lennart Zackrisson and I'm living in Stockholm Sweden. It
sounds fun with your 'elevencity-race' and who knows. One day maybe I'll
visit you !
Keep on racing
Lennart Zackrisson
Lrkvgen 42
s-185 34 Vaxholm
Sweden
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 1997 10:52:05 -0700
From: John Dorenbosch dutch@redrock.net
Subject: greetings
Hallo Allemaal,
De groeten van een oude fries uit St. George, Utah. Ik zoek voor een email
addres in Leeuwarden van Chris Koehoorn, Cambuursterpad, Leeuwarden. Ik had
het maar ben het verloren. Als iemand zijn Addres heeft zou ik dat graag
ontvangen , mijn addres is dutch@redrock.net. Bij voorbaat
mijn hartelijke
dank.
Is er iemand die genealogies onderzoek doet naar de Dorenbosch familie,
oorspronkelijk van Farmsum Groningen, dan zou ik graag contact willen
hebben met deze onderzoekers. Nogmaals hatelijk bedankt
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 1997 11:56:56 +0100
From: Chey fredvaat@xs4all.nl
Subject: Jense Terpstra.
Deze man zoek ik hij heet dus Jense Terpstra en is in de jaren 50
geemigreerd naar Florida in Amerika...
er is niet veel bekend van hem hij was toen ongeveer tussen de 25 en
35 jaar oud.
Het was een oom van mijn moeder ,mijn moeder heet Maaike Terpstra en
woonde net als Jense Terpstra toen in Birdaard (Friesland),volgens mijn
moeder had hij 5 kinderen,maar dat weet ze niet zeker.
Mochten er mensen zijn die hier meer over weten ,graag een E-mailtje
naar fredvaat@xs4all.nl
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 1997 00:16:14 -0500 (EST)
From: HOCKEY2066@aol.com
Subject: skating in the elfsteden tocht
I would like to make the eleven cities tour (elfsteden tocht) as a leisure
skater. Is this possible? thank you
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 1997 20:27:41 -0500
From: Lews Therin Telamon Lews_Tellamon@hotmail.com
Subject: Guest book!
I am the Grandson of Robert Karl Frese son of descendant of Karl Gustav
Descendant Of Nicholas the first.
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 1997 21:24:36 +0100
From: kordata kordata@worldaccess.nl
Subject: 11stedenschaatser
wordt het nog wat dit jaar, of zal naar ik vrees El NINO ervoor zorgen
dat wij hier geen ijswinter zullen hebben? Kor van Hulten, je weet wel
die van die KlipKlapKlunSchaatsen. Zie recente SCHAATS nr 2, 1997
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 1997 13:50:41 -0500
From: Brian Mulloy bmulloy@arbortext.com
Subject: Frisian Book Inquiry
Hello,
My colleague is looking to combat my swelling pride of Irish heritage and
get in touch with his own Frisian past.He is looking for any books
regarding Frisian culture, society, history, etc.He can read in English,
German, and Italian.He would also like any references to Frisian language
books.Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian Mulloy bmulloy@umich.edu
---
Brian Mulloy
Associate Applications Analyst
ArborText Inc. bmulloy@arbortext.com
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 22:31:57 +0200
From: Dr A J van der Walt ajvdw@intekom.co.za
Organization: LochWalt
Subject: Simmer 2000
Ek het 'n knipsel van De Telegraaf ter hand gekry en met groot
belangstelling gelees van die beoogde "Simmer 2000", die reunie van alle
Friese in die jaar 2000.
Aangesien ek belangstel om aan die byeenkoms deel te neem, sal ek dit
op prys stel as iemand my in verbinding kan stel met die organiseerders,
of mnr Hylke Speerstra of me Gryt van Duinen.
Ek is die negende geslag van ons Friese stamvader Geele Andries van der
Walt wat in 1727 na Suid-Afrika verhuis het. Ek is ook sekretaris van
die Van der Walt-Familiebond in Suid-Afrika. Ons het onlangs 'n
uitgebreide stamregister van byna 800 paginas aan die Ryksargief,
Leeuwarden (Ljouwert) geskenk. In die September 1997 uitgawe van De
Oanbring" van die Ryksargief word die stamregister onder die rubriek
"nuwe genealogiekn" aangekondig onder die verwysingsnommer 1052.
Is daar iemand daar buite wat my asseblief in verbinding kan stel met
die organiseerders van die Friese reunie in 2000?
Ekl vind die Digitale Regio Friesland uiters interessant en insiggewend.
Daar is 'n geweldige hoeveelheid inligting wat daarin voorkom. Van harte
geluk daarmee!
Hartlike dank
Dr A J van der Walt
mailto: ajvdw@intekom.co.za
of: Posbus 20522, NOORDBRUG 2522. Suid-Afrika
(red: eerste voorlopige nieuws Simmer 2000 en lees ook de emailkrant
Nijs ût Frysân )
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 00:04:49 -0500 (EST)
From: Mamamur@aol.com
Subject: Friesland
I was so happy to find Friesland. I was born in Germany in l949 and my
given name is Trude Fries. I am interested in learning more about Friesland.
I never knew such a place existed.
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 11:01:11 -0500 (EST)
From: RickVT@aol.com
Subject: For the guestbook
Great site!I am currently researching my family name:
Van Tassel (originally Van Texel).
The name dates back to the early 1600's here in the US.Would be anxious
to hear if the name still exists in Holland today and to hear from anyone
with any knowledge of the history of the name in Holland.
Thanks in Advance,
Richard Van Tassel
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 21:18:49 -0500
From: dougwoodbury dwoodbury@elmira.edu
Organization: elmira college
Subject: FRIESAN HORSES
DANA BORDVICK
P.O. BOX 193
SWEET BRIAR, VA
24595
I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANY LOST RELATIVES, BUT I AM LOOKING
FOR FRIESAN HORSES.I AM A SENIOR AT SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
MAJORING IN ART HISTORY AND I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH HORSES
ALL MY LIFE.I WANT TO FIND A BREEDING/TRAINING/SHOWING FACILITY
(FOR FRIESANS OF COURSE) IN FRIESLAND SINCE THIS IS WHEN THEY
ORIGINATED AND WHERE THEY ARE THE STRONGEST.
I HAVE INTERESTS IN ALL AREAS AND I WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH
DEVELOPING THEIR STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES.IF ANYONE WHO
READS THIS HAS ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO ME I
AM ANXIOUS TO HEAR IT.THANK YOU!
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 18:03:17 -0800
From: Mol smelles@dds.nl
Organization: Van Hall Instituut
Subject: "for the guestbook"
Frysk is net fekeard,
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/8705/
Siz mar sa: better min Frysk as geef Hollansk
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 13:18:03 -0500 (EST)
From: JasFriese@aol.com
Subject: Guestbook
I've always assumed that my name "Friesen" originated in Friesland, but
could anybody give me some details that would confirm or deny this idea?
By the way, excellent web-page.It would be nice to have a large .JPG
of the flag though.
Jason Friesen
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 11:12:46 -0500
From: Johanna Homsma jhomsma@interhop.net
Subject: Geneology
Hello I was just surfing the net because I got this web site from the
Windmill Herarld in Canada. I was wondering if anyone out there has some
information on the following family names " Homsma,Veenstra or
Dijkstra"in the Ferwerd area. This my husband's family and being over
here it is hard to get the information. When I read about this site I
was glad there was something on the web. My father-in-law has past away
several years ago and he was the oldest but when he was younger he moved
out of Friesland to the Amsterdam area. Thank for any help I get.
My name is Johanna Homsma and I live in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada If
anyone has some info please e-mail me atjhomsma@interhop.net
It was nice reading the different notes from everyone. Groetjes
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 07:43:58 PST
From: Brian Bakker lbbake@hotmail.com
Subject: What were my ancestors doing?
Dear Mr. Millaard:
I am in high school in Iowa (U.S.A) I am writting a report dealing with
World War Two. I have had many ancestors that came from Germany. I know
my Great Great Grandfather came from Manslagt, Germany. His name was
Henry Meester. Do you know of any Meesters still living in that area? If
so, could you get there E-Mail addresses for me? If not, would you try
to help me, I was wondering what the people in this area were doing
during World War two? Were they involved in the armys? Were they working
for Hitler? Did they have any thing to do with the Holocost? I will look
forward to hearing from you. Please reply to lbbake@hotmail.com
(red: Friesland is a provence of the Netherlands, not of Germany)
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 17:17:22 +0100
From: Hessel Boschma fcadata@worldaccess.nl
Subject: Gastenboek
Hessel Boschma
Ganzenstraat 128
3815 JJ Amersfoort
Geboren 08-11-67 Leeuwarden
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 21:44:56 -0400
From: Steve Kamerman 281221@macatawa.org
Subject: For the guestbook
Thanks for a great site!I wish there were such a site for each of
provinces in the Netherlands.I am searching for a few Frisians in my
geneology.Does anyone have any information on Jan Vander Woude married
to Pieternella Dykman.They had a daughter named Geziena, born Aug 30,
1887 in the Netherlands.This family immigrated to the United States in
the late 1800's or early 1900's.Also looking for Harmke Van Belle,
born approx 1862 to Jan Van Belle and Jacoba Wagenaar.They were
originally from Friesland and moved to Zuid-Holland.
Any help on these names would be great!Also, I lost contact with Dave
Wyngarden, a relative also working on this family and I found him again
on your guestbook! Thanks!
Good luck on the future of your site.
Jane Kamerman
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:16:26 -0400
From: mdakin@mediaone.net
We're first generation immigrants from Leeuwarden. Just checking in to say
Hi.
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 18:46:41 -0400
From: Kenneth L Pisa peas32@erols.com
Subject: dutch ancestors
searching for links to :
Adrian N.Metzelaar
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 97 09:19:08 PDT
From: Adrian Boerstra boerstra@lis.ab.ca
My name is Adrian Boerstra, of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
My father was Aant Boerstra, born in Parrega, Fr on 17 Jul 1935.
He emmigrated to Canada in the '50's.
I am currently researching the following names, Boerstra, Wijngaard, Bosma,
Boomsma, Abma, Cnossen, Rietdijk, Van Walbeek, De Kievit, Beukelman,
Ooserman, Lenfring.
If you are related to any of these names and searching for any
information, or have information please email me: boerstra@lis.ab.ca
or visit the website:
http://www.freeyellow.com/members/boerstra/
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 09:31:18 -0600
From: J.W. Jansen Consulting Services Ltd. jwjansen@worldgate.com
Subject: guestbook
While fooling around on the web I came accross your neat page. I am a
regular visitor to Friesland, since I have two daughters there, one in
Harlingen and one in Pingjum, Ingrid Bennetts and Joan Jansen. Pretty
funny that you can be in so close contact through your computer. Good luck
and keep up the good work
Bill Jansen-Spruce Grove Alberta Canada
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 20:56:40 -0500
From: rick rick@elkslodge.com
Subject: Geneology - VANDERWIELEN / TORRENGA /VANDERKLEEDHANSTRA
Hi,
I am researching my dutch ancestors.Looking for connections to a John
Torrenga who emmigrated to the US in 1866.He was from Knonigen (?).
Charles Vanderkleed emmigrated to the US from Friesland in the mid
1850's and was born in 1846.
John Vanderwielen, born 1864, emmigrated in 1893.Married Margaret
Hanstra born in 1869.
Any help would be appreciated.
Rick Vanderwielen, CICERO, INDIANA.
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 1997 07:31:48 -0700
From: vljutte vljutte@iquest.net
Subject: friesland flood of 1228
my daughter is doing a class discussion on natural disasters and came
across the friesland flood of 1228. i would appreciate any info you
could give us on the flood, such as the name of rich landowner who
destroyed the sluices, what is the definition of a sluice etc. your help
is greatly appreciated.
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 19:53:22 +0100
From: Tony Davies mrd@seniormanagement.enta.net
Subject: for the guestbook
Hi There,
As a teacher at Minsterley School near Shrewsbury in Shropshire UK we have
had teacher exchanges and many interesting e-mail from Leeuwarden.
through our contacts I now know so much about your area and really
must make the
effort to come and visit. I would be interested in corresponding with
others in Friesland, my interests are 3D Photography, Amateur radio and
Magic (conjuring).
Tony Davies
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 97 23:58:58 PDT
From: Minsterley School minsterleyschool@enta.net
from David Dodds,
Headteacher, Minsterley Primary School, Minsterley, Shropshire SY5 OHX,
England
We are friends with teachers and children in Leeuwarden. Peter RedGoat is
the Headteacher
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 20:27:24 -0700
From: Richard J. Mouw rjmouw@fuller.edu
Subject: Question
Thanks for your fine website. I read the messages regularly.
I am wondering about the relation of the island of Texel to Frisian
culture. Some accounts of Frisian history include Texel within earlier
boundaries of Frisian culture. Was Frisian the language of Texel at one
time? When and why did it become "Dutch"?
Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Richard Mouw
President
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, California
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 11:00:34 -0700
From: Albert Vanderheide windmill@pro.net
Subject: book Frisians to America
Checking through the guestbook, I have notice many Frisian-Americans who
want to know more about their Frisian origin. Researcher Annemieke
Galema wrote a book on Frisians from the six northern municipalities who
emigrated in the years 1880-1914 to the USA. We did a story on it in the
Windmill Herald earlier this year, and are selling the book through our
mail order department. The book is a must for all who research family
history in Canada and the USA. Galema shows some important principles
that apply to the story of immigration in a general sense and these
would be beneficial to every genealogist and historian. Specifically,
she links Frisian places with American towns where these migrants
settled and identifies so many families that many in the USA would have
some info. to consider for their research project. The book has 357
pages and is listed at US$29.95.
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 19:52:50 +0100
From: kabasta kabasta@worldaccess.nl
Subject: woonplaats
Wij zijn al een tijdje op zoek naar een leuk huisje in Friesland. Nu
wonen we in Brabant maar het is voor ons tijd om te vertrekken. Als
jullie een tip hebben of iets of iemand weten wat ons verder kan
helpen, nou heel graag!! geroetjes,
Karen en Brand meel naar Kabasta@worldaccess.nl
P.s.: als je nou zelf op zoek bent naar iets of iemand in Brabant
m.n. omgeving Tilburg, kun je ons natuurlijk ook melen.
Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 22:19:00 -0400
From: wout wout@atlanta.com
Organization: W.Coster
Subject: Mummies
Now that I live in the USA
And you want to promote the historic features of Friesland
I am somewhat disappointed that there are no pictures of the Mummies
of Wieuwerd, which will put you in direct competition in standing with
the Pyramids of Egypt!
Furthermore I am missing some relevant information on my birthplace Ditches
Thank you
Marion
Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 23:26:46 +0100
From: S.Krol krol0002@wxs.nl
Subject: for the guestbook.
Alderferskrikkelikst moai!
Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 05:39:55 -0700
From: George gnoppert@nettrade.com.au
Subject: For the guestbook
Sydney 7/10/97
Wow,what a suprise,I have found my heart on the internet!
My name is Gooitzen Noppert,migrated with my parents,brothers&sister to
Australia.Never looked back,did not want or need to know anything about
my heretage untill a few years agow,after my mum had passed away.
I made contact with a cousin of mine(who kept in touch with my mum)and
that made me wake up.She sent me a map of Leeuwarden,a tear came to my
eye and thought 39 years is a long time to be in the wilderness so my
wife(Australian)and I came to visit the home of my forebear'what a
emotional 4 weeks that was,found I have "Real"aunty's and uncles i had
long forgotten. I left Friesland a NEW man,can't wait to go back and
enjoy my newfound rello's and the warmth and extreme friendlyness that
was recieved by both my wife and me .Now i find this site on the nett,i
will be in touch more often,I am also looking to find if I could get in
touch with smoe of my school friends. I went to Arendstuinschool7
between 1952-3 to about 1958,when i left to go to the Ambachtschool,we
had a "stoere Fries" as a headmaster who in my last year was my teacher.
His nane was Bekius and was called bekelul (pardon me)I can also recall
a Mefr. De Boer who taught the early years. if anybody out there could
inform me i would be more than gratefull. Tot hoors.
gnoppert@nettrade.com.au
Date: Mon, 06 Oct 1997 19:41:50 +0100
From: Yntze van der Honing yntze@worldaccess.nl
Subject: Guestbook Entry
Looking for ancestors from the Heerenveen area? Check out the Yntze van der
Honing Genealogy Home Page at http://www.worldaccess.nl/~yntze and find out
if you see any familiar names! Family names include Van der Honing,
Jongedijk, Boek, Schram, Blaauw, Bosma, Hoekstra, and many others,
particularly from the former district of Schoterland: Oudeschoot, Mildam,
Katlijk, Nieuwehorne, Oudehorne, and Jubbega-Schurega. See you there!
Yntze van der Honing yntze@worldaccess.nl
http://www.worldaccess.nl/~yntze
Date: Sat, 04 Oct 1997 19:41:23 -0700
From: Amy Tjaden atjaden@mindspring.com
Organization: MindSpring Enterprises, Inc.
Subject: for the guestbook
Lovely site.I'm glad I discovered it!I'm researching my maternal
side of the family tree and it seems they're all originally from
Ostfriesland.Since finding this out I've been trying to find out all I
can about that wonderful place and am already feeling stirrings of pride
in the country of my ancestors.Someday I will visit!
Would very much like to hear from people on either side of the ocean
researching the same families:
TJADEN, SAATHOFF, WOLTZEN, WARNKES, FLOHR, LUDEMAN, BERENS,
JANSHEN...have a great many more, as well.
And, if anyone would like to tell me how my surname is really
pronounced, I'd love to correct myself.
Sincerely, Amy Tjaden atjaden@mindspring.com
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:57:55 -0700
From: Mychael de Vries dutchman@primenet.com
Organization: AadlikljochtYnternasjonaal
Subject: Frisian organizations in the U. S.A.
Wolkum,Friesland is mooi houen zo!!
Thank you for giving the world an opportunity to connect
with a very special place!!I travelled to Friesland in 1988.
I researched my family history back to the late 1600's.
I would like to give a special hello to all my family and
which I meet in Koudum on my visit!I'm planning to return again
in 1998.If you could send any information regarding frisian groups
located in Southern California, it would be greatly appreciated!!
Sincerely,
M.de Vries
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 18:39:15 -0400
From: Baukje Sweeney Koopmans koopie@bconnex.net
Subject: Hello from one Frisan to another
Just a friendly Hello from Angus, ON Canada. I was born in friesland
38 years agoand proud to say that I still have my citzenship. Is it true
that in the year 2000 that Friesland would like all the Frisans to come
home?
Well I will be one God willing and I am sure my parents will be there as
well.
Bye for now.
Baukje Sweeney-Koopmans
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 1997 23:11:14 -0400 (EDT)
From: BillBrunia@aol.com
Subject: Guest Book
Greetings to all from Des Moines, Iowa
My grandparents families were from Friesland, (William Frans Brunia, Nes;
and Injske (Ena) Heemstra Brunia, Ternaard)My grandfather's mother was
Altje (Allie) Roorda. I would love to chat with relatives or anyone from the
Netherlands...send me E-mail at BillBrunia@aol.com or post to
Bill L Brunia; 3201 78th Street; Des Moines, Iowa, 50322; USA.
Hoping to hear from you!!
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 1997 10:20:59 -0400
From: Nelly Strickland nellys@digital.net
Subject: Fryske genealogy/ Frisian genealogy
This is to offer a little help to those who are looking for their
Frisian roots. In 1811 all Dutch, including of course the Frisians, had
to adopt a family name whether they liked it or not.Until then the
majority of Frisians had used patronymics.You named your first son
after the father's father; the second one after the mother's father;
the first daughter after the mother's mother;the second one after the
father's mother.After this the childs uncles and aunts came into play.
I'll leave the details to the experts.
When you see a middlename, it actually is the father's name. Cornelis
Johannes would be Cornelis son of Johannes.Therefore, names keep
repeating themselves within the family.A good source to check is the
1811 register of adoption of family names.It can be explored on line
at the Rijksarchief Leeuwarden by using the following address:
http://www.euronet.nl/users/rijksarg
Most of those who adopted a name, [some refused] will be listed there.
Searching is easy.If you find a family with a bunch of first names
that still recur in your family [like parents, uncles and aunt] it may
well be yours. You can then email your request for a copy of the
original and you will be notified what the cost will be, after which it
will be sent to you by postal mail. I have several of them and they are
handwritten, name the father and children and their ages, seldom the
wife [we still were chattel].
With those in hand you can follow the children, by mailing for their
birth-death-marriage etc. certificates.It is working your tree
backwards, but often works out well.
Of course it is faster to go there and get the whole thing all in one
place. They even have copies of many church rolls, which pre-date the
name registry. People are very friendly, helpful and knowledgable. I
enjoy going to Friesland and have done so for a number of years.It
just is different from Holland itself.People seem to be more open and
honest and of course straight forward, which is a joy in itself.Hope
to have been of help to all you searchers and have fun.
Nelly in Florida
Date: Sat, 27 Sep 1997 13:50:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: BonMc@aol.com
Subject: Friesian Horse
I happened to get to this site by browsing the web looking for any ideas I
could find on a name for my new baby (4 months old).Since this horse is a
unique and beautiful creature I would like an appropriate name for him.I
have checked some medieval sites for names as his predesessors carried the
knights into battle but could find very few and none that I wanted for him.
I hope I am not wasting your time and if so I apologize but I would love any
suggestions on a name for my very special darling.You see, I have wanted
my own horse for over 30 years.So 2 years ago I bought a Quarterhorse on
someone else's advice.This QH has bucked me off three times and broken
4 of my ribs.He has turned nasty because I do not have the time to work him
as a QH should be worked. He is bored and lazy and only likes me when I
feed him.
He is up for sale now that I bought this Friesian, who I believe is my dream
horse.
The most important thing about this little horse is that his
temperment is incredible.The breed is known for it's gentle ways and kind
heart.Just what I need, especially at my age and beginner type experience.
If it is not too much trouble maybe you could offer a suggestion or two for
me.I thought of Sir Gallahad; King Arthur; Merlin; Sir Gwain, but my
husband doesn't like any of those.This is probably a lot to ask of a
stranger, but I would appreciate any ideas.
Thanks,
Bonnie
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 19:01:43 -0400
From: Cornelius Boekema boekema@aei.ca
Subject: for the guestbook
Eventjes yn it Heiteln sjen. Doch ndersk nei s stambeam. Wirk as 'n
aalmoesenier yn 'n psychiatries siikenhs yn Montral, Qubec. Bin
ynnommen mei dizze webpage.
--
Cornelius Boekema c.s.sp.
boekema@aei.ca
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 16:43:44 +1000
From: Carlos A Boton CarlosABoton@m140.aone.net.au
Subject: Friesland-where is Bellocomi?
Hello and sorry to use this to ask you this question but I'm doing a
research into the life of Sixtus ab Hemminga (1533-?) trying hard to
get Latitude and Longtiude and other information about his birthplace
BELLOCOMI in FRISIA.
It was hard to get here to your pages, but if someone can help me I
will be greatful.
Carlos A Boton
Carlos A. Boton & Eliani C. Boton
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/1760/
PO Box 1041-Mooloolaba,QLD,
4557 Australia
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 21:04:33 -0400
From: Hielkje Faber hfaber@bigwave.ca
Subject: Fries Bloed!!
Fantastic Website - most interesting - I,m glad I found it.
My name is Hilda(Hielkje) Faber - Zuidema. Born in the Hague, but my
father was from Kollum, my mother from Wouterswoude.
We emigrated in 1951 to Canada and live in Ancaster, Ontario.
My husband's name is John(Jan) Faber and was born in Lioessens.
Are there any Faber's, or Zuidema's we might know? My mother's name
was Hansma.
I'm glad I discovered this Site and will look it up many more times I'm
sure.
Thank you for providing it.
Greetings Hielkje
E-mail address hfaber@bigwave.ca
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 11:31:58 -0700
From: MSJ msj@halcyon.com
Subject: Finding Kees Marseille
I've been trying to seek contact with my friend in The Netherlands. His
name is KEES MARSEILLE. We were friends during the second World War and at
that time lived in the city of The Hague. Kees, years later, had an
accounting business in IJmuiden. I have lately tried to contact him there,
but without success. He may have retired andmoved to another area (The
Hague?). His wife's name is Loes. I would really appreciate it if anyone
knows of his whereabouts, to let me know!
Maarten, this website is getting better and more exciting all the time!!
Greetings from the U.S., Menno Jorritsma msj@halcyon.com
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 11:11:01 -0400
From: George van Popta Clarion@compuserve.com
Subject: hi
Hello from a Canadian proud of the Friesian blood coursing through his
veins.
George van Popta
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 19:03:09 -0700
From: Aaron Pratt aaronp@discover.net
Subject: Genealogy
I am looking for more of my roots.They are Borger ( also de Borger),
Dijkstra, Bos, DeBets, Gros, Westra, Hoeksma, Witteveen, de Jong, de
Wal, Pieters, Hendriks, Tadema, van Haskerhorne, Wybes Tileman, Tyleman,
Carstes, Ottes, Jans, Heeres, Jelles, van de Vlecke, Bron.I would
appreciate any help.Thank you
Tani Borger-Pratt
aaronp@discover.netOR
Tani Borger-Pratt
38989 Cherry Valley Blvd.
Cherry Valley, CA 92223
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 18:15:45 -0700
From: Aaron Pratt aaronp@discover.net
Subject: for the guestbook
I really enjoyed these pages,My ancestors are from Friesland and I
have been researching them for about a year now.I love what I have
found out about them.But to learn about the nation in which they came
from I knew very little about.So this was a great page to see where
they came from.
Thank you so much for the work you have done to share this with someone
who was born of the this desent but raised in the states.
Tani Borger-Pratt aaronp@discover.net
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 17:02:56 -0700
From: sherry dinkmeier sdinkmeier@cent.ctc.edu
Subject: frisian names
+I would like to say you have a very nice site.
also I was wodering if you or anyone else knows if the name poelstra is
frisian and if so what it means.
please respond to
g98s51@onysd.wednet.edu
thank you for your time
John C. Reed Jr.
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:36:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: 369013 - cornelis bruyn utnthus@inreach.com
Subject: guestbook entry
my name is jannie pruyn-wijnsma.i was born in huizum,near
leeuwarden.i would love to hear from people who know this area and
maybe went to the same huizemurlaan school near the village and the
small drawbridge.my dad owned an orchard at the end of the
wirdumervaart and at the end of the schooldijkje his name is anne
wijnsma and he was one of the founders of f.v.c.moved to california
in 1960.love to get some email from anyone interested..dutch or
english o.k.we speak and write both lanquages,no problem.
oranje boven,goei,
jannie
email: utnthus@inreach.com
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 12:34:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: 369013 - cornelis bruyn utnthus@inreach.com
Subject: guestbook entry
hallo,
mijn naam is jannie pruyn-wijnsma.geboren in huizem leeuwarden.vader
anne wijnsma was een van de oprichters van f.v.c.vrienden ,kennisen
etc.we willen graag een emailtje van jullie ontvangen.wij wonen 37
jaar in california,reizen veel en zijn ook regelmatig in nederland.
so long,
jannie pruyn-wijnsma
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 1997 22:42:59 -0700
From: MARY R. MORTON zonshyn@pacbell.net
Subject: a friesin
leuk om the fotos va leeuwarden the zien.Ik ben geboren in leeuwarden.En
myn shoonbroer was tjerk de jong fotograaf.Zyn zoon heeft nu de fotozaak
op het zaailand. groeten van zonshyn.
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 13:09:20 -0400
From: cpmadam cpmadam@pathcom.com
Organization: CIBC
Subject: romkema search
please help me find information regarding the romkema family tree
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 20:14:52 -0700
From: James R. Hoffa hoffa@jetcity.com
Subject: Guestbook entry...
Just thought I would sign your guestbook. I am surfing the net trying
to find information about my family history...
My father tells me that our family comes from the Friesland Islands
and my family name was Van Petersen and Van Dyck.
I grew up in Texas but now live in Seattle, WA. Any info about your
islands would be appreciated very much.
Jim Peters Hoffa@jetcity.com
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 18:08:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: CRanog@aol.com
Subject: For the Guestbook
I enjoyed my visit to this site. I would like to learn more about Friesan
history. I would also like to visit someday.
My Great Grandfather was born 3-29-1870 in Beetgum. His name was Gjalt
Heslinga. My Great Grandmother was born12-25-1871 in Menaldum. The
emigrated to Colorado and then to Iowa. I was raised in Oskaloosa, Iowa
and now live in Salem, Oregon. I would be happy to hear from any of my
Freisan relatives.
Thanks,
Mark Heslinga
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 14:20:06 +0200
From: Hothouse Redbad /B.Scheper redbad@noord.bart.nl
Subject: Visiting Leeuwarden this winter
Hallo Frisians 'om utens' , if you planned a visit to Holland Friesland
between october ''97and april next year and you would like to visit a good
concert in Leeuwarden , well watch than the next URL
http://utopia.knoware.nl/users/ebbarkj/redbad.html
or go to the Search engine Altavistaand typeHothouse Redbad
Homepageour URL Hothouse Redbad Homepage on the web will be appear.
Goodluck and maybe we see you in Leeuwarden
Ben Scheper, chairman
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 1997 19:58:56 +0200
From: tkrbwerf@wirehub.nl
Subject: voornaam
Hallo,
Mijn naam is Lykele van der Werf. Ik ben geboen en getogen in Delft.
Is er op een of andere manier achter te komen hoe mijn naam is ontstaan,
c.q. wat mijn naam betekend.
Bijvoorbaat mijn hartelijke dank
Lykele van der Werf
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Date: Tue, 09 Sep 1997 11:29:39 -0700
From: stefan braam stefan.braam@mailexcite.com
Subject: postcard
lang leve de lol
ik heb al 3 jaar een heerlijke vakantie in friesland!!!!
S N E E K W E E K
-----------------
alle info over sneekweek zeer welkom----
stefan.braam@mailexcite.com
dank je en succes met jullie page,
stefan
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 1997 19:55:38 -0500
From: Kauko Kaartinen kauko.kaartinen@mbox200.swipnet.se
Subject: my name Kaartinen
Stocholm the 8 sept. 1997
It was very nice and interesting site about Friesland in Internet.
Now I wonder if You know the name Gart, Garth is frisian or not.
Somebody told me that my name, before Cardin and Kardin, comes from
frisian, westgermanish area. The name became Kaartinen after many
years in Finland.
I should glad if You can e-mail me some information.
Best regards
Kauko Kaartinen
kauko.kaartinen@mbox200.swipnet.se
Date: Sun, 07 Sep 1997 21:20:05 -0700
From: H.L.Ploeg PLOEG@del.net
Subject: For the guestbook
Op bezoek vanuit de kleine staat Delaware in de V.S. Geboren in
Rotterdam, maar woon al ruim 45 jaar in dit land.Kwam deze site tegen
toen ik weer eens aan het rondneuzen was.All the best!
Date: Sun, 07 Sep 97 11:47:09 -0700
From: Geertje Straatsma G.Straatsma@inter.NL.net
Subject: vraag
Hallo Maarten,
Ik heb voor iemand uit je gastboek veel gegevens,krijg echter geen
contact met het e-mail adres,dat staat er zo:psw@olypen.com
Het gaat over de vragen omtrent de families:
SLOOTHEER,AKKERMAN,SCHIPPERS,VAN DER WAL.Ik krijg geen verbinding,
kun je het in je gastenboek zetten,zodat het op deze manier gelezen wordt en ze
zelf contact op kunnen nemen?Alvast bedankt,
Hello Maarten,
I have information about these names:
SLOOTHEER,AKKERMAN,SCHIPPERS,VAN DER WAL.
But I think the e- mail adress is wrong,I cannot get connection,can you
put this in your guestbook ,please,the e-mail (wrong?)adress is
psw@olypen.com, I hope they shall read this and mail me, thank you,
Date: Sun, 07 Sep 1997 14:20:34 -0400
From: JAMES BANTA jam2147@bellsouth.net
Subject: geonologial
diden't think there were any frieslanders in the world; happy to have
found some. any infomatrion about my grandfather,SAM BANTA born 1850
ho-ho-kus new jersey; to AARON VANDERBEEK and SARA? BANTA would be
appreciated; especially his early years, or any other communication from
relatives .thank you jim banta.
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 12:48:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: Fredster74@aol.com
Subject: "for the guestbook"
Hi everybody!
I am Fred (Fokke) Visser, born in 1953 to Sies and Piekke (Bruinsma) Visser
in Terhorne, Friesland. We emmigrated from Holland in 1957 and came to the
U.S.A.
California was our first home, then Oregon and Washington where of course we
began milking our own Holstien cows! The family farm still exists and is
operated by brother Harold (Hessel) in Sunnyside Wa.Dad passed away 2 years
ago but mom is still around and would love to here from any one who knows the
family. E-mail me in English, Fries ,or Dutch at this address- Fredster74@aol.com
and I will forward to Mem.Thank You.
Date: Wed, 03 Sep 1997 19:32:09 +0100 (MET)
From: W. van Duijn W.van_Duijn@GastroEnterology.MedFac.LeidenUniv.nl
Subject: mailto:millaard@pi.net
If someone wanth to know something about the stabijhound or the wetterhound
as representatives of their frysian history they can send a @mail to
me and get
information about these dogs.
When there are people who knows if from there parents or grandparents
who get to other continents and have taken their dogs with them I
would like to know
de nederlandse vereniging oor stabij en wetterhounen.
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 10:36:27 -0400 (EDT)
From: Fredster74@aol.com
Subject: "For the guestbook"
Hi everyone, I am Fred (Fokke) Visser. I was born in 1953 in TerHorne,
Friesland to Sies and Piekke Visser. Currently living in Scottsdale Arizona,
U.S.A. If anyone who knows my family would like to say "HI" my e-mail
address is fredster74@aol.com
Date: Tue, 02 Sep 1997 15:15:39 -0700
From: John Petrusma johnpet@netcon.net.au
Subject: My Dutch Heritage
My ancestors back in the 19th century wer born in Drachten or as it was
known then, I believe, Dragten.
I hope to visit your lovely city next year to research my family history.
My name is Jan Petrusma, and my address is RMB 1480, Woodend, Vic. 3442 -
Australia. My email address is:- janpetrus@hotmail.com
I would like to hear from any of the Petrusma's that live in Drachten/
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 21:33:13 -0000
From: M.Reitsma reitsma@worldonline.nl
Subject: reitsma@worldonline.nl
My name is Marinus Reitsma and I'm looking for information on a town in
America called either Kathoust or Cathoust.My grandfathers brother
Kornelis Reitsma was buried there in 1869.I am working on a family tree-
but have not been able to locate any information on this town, nor do I
know in which state it is supposed to be.I would appreciate any help
available.
My e-mail is reitsma@worldonline.nl
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:06:36 -0400 (EDT)
From: Golfchmpln@aol.com
Subject: Guest book
Melinda J. Terpening, 106C Colonial Rd., Box 13, Beacon, NY 12508.
MelindaJ@aol.com.
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 19:08:43 -0500
From: Wierda, Gerrit dutchwierda@torchlake.com
Subject: Upper Michigan, United States, Friesland descendent
I am a grandson of Martin Jaarsma, who immigrated to Holland, Michigan at
the age of 21 from Friesland.We do not know exactly from where but are
attempting to close that aspect of our geneology.Martin married Okie
Haven circa 1880 and that's about all we have been able to determine.Any
clues out there??
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 1997 21:22:39 -0600
From: Tim Harkema hharkema@agt.net
Subject: The questbook
Hello every body ,Greetings from Jasper Alberta Canada. My name is;Harry
Harkema , hharkema@telusplanet.net.It
was just marvelous ,to look
through the guest book pages .Iwas born in Friesland in.Scharnegoutum, I
left for Canada in 1972. All my family lives in Sneek. Thanks Maarten
,for the beatiful side .Yours truly Harry Harkema.
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2097 15:23:10 +1000
From: necuser cymca@iig.com.au
Subject: friesian horses
Please can anyone give me more information about your beautiful native
horse. I would very much like to start breeding them in Australia, I need
info, please help me.
thanks in advance.
Renae.
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 1997 17:26:35 -0400
From: dutchroots@mindspring.com
Subject: For the guestbook
I too have Friesian roots.In fact, my grandparents moved back to Dokkum
after living in the U.S. for about 30 years.My grandmother is a Boonstra
(familyoriginally from Germany?), and my grandfather was a deBoer (from
Bolsward).
However, the reason I'm writing this note is to find an old childhood friend
of my mother.Her name (my mother) is Lydia deBoer, and she was born in
1947 in Terschelling.In the early 1950s, my mother, her brother Tidde, and
the parents - Pieter and Jantje deBoer, were living in Oostermeer.My
mother's childhood friend was named "HAMMIE HOLLEMA".In 1955 the
Hollema family moved to Canada.And in 1956 the deBoer family moved to
the United States.
Since immigration my mother has only seen Hammie once, in 1966.At
that time the Hollemas were living on a farm (dairy?) in Canada.
I would very much like to find Hammie as a surprise for my mother. Thanks.
Christopher Penning, P.O. Box 9105, Wyoming, MI, 49509, U.S.A.
dutchroots@mindspring.com
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 97 03:08:37 PDT
From: David davidw@tk7.net
Subject: for the guest book
Thanks for the look at Friesland. I grew up in Pella, Iowa, a Dutch
comunity setteled in the mid 1800's. I understand that I have some
Freisian blood. My grandparents (Willems) came over in the 30's.
I think my maternal great grandparents (Clousings) can over about
1890n to 1900.
Any way I intend to make a pilgrimage to the Netherlands.
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 17:47:23 -0600
From: Jeanne Rosenbohm jeannero@tenet.edu
Organization: Texas Educayion Agency
Subject: Rosenbohm Roots
Greetings from Fort Worth, Texas.I am just beginning to search my
ancestry.I was told by one German friend that the spelling Rosenbohm
may be Dutch or Fries rather than German.I can trace back to a great
grandfather who came from Oldenburg, Germany.He and his brothers
settled in Peoria, Illinois.Any insight on this topic could be
appreciated. Jeanne Rosenbohm
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 18:10:59 -0400 (EDT)
From: WFriis@aol.com
Subject: guest book
I'm very glad some one is able to put forth the effort,, Thanks
William Friis
WFRIIS@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 1997 12:08:58 +1200
From: Anita Simmonds anitajsm@ihug.co.nz
Subject: Schitterend om zo knotakt te kunnen maken
Wat leauk zeg, om zo met mensen over de gehele wereld kontakt te kunnen
maken. Ik woon al vanaf 1971 in Nieuw Zeeland maar mijn hart ligt nog
altijd in Friesland. Ik heb vroeger voor de VSF ( Philips) in Leeuwarden
gewerkt. Mijn laatste vakantie in Nederland ( en ook dus Friesland) was
in de zomer van 1989. Wordt weer hoog tijd om mijn neus te laten zien.
Anita Simmonds - Schoffelemeer
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:54:37 -0700
From: H.J. Alberts alberts@microtech.com.au
Subject: "'for the guestbook"
Hello,
Your website is fantastic.Congratulations.A pity that I am not yet
retired so that I can spend some more time on it.
Herewith a little bit of information regarding my family.
I am John (Hendrik Jan) Alberts,born 15/9/1942 in Assen ,Drenthe.
Migrated to Australia (Tasmania) in June 1966,where I met my wife Jitske
NUMAN.
Jitske's parents,Gerke Numan and Renske Bakels migrated to Australia in
1951.Gerke NUMAN was born 23/9/1909 in HEERENVEEN,his wife RENSKE
BAKELS was born 27/5/1908 in LEEUWARDEN.If there are any people who still
remember them and who want to contact them ,they can do so via my e-mail.
Back to the ALBERTS family.My father RIENK ALBERTS was born 23/11/1898 in
NYEHASKE near WIRDUM and he was an "oprjuchte Frys".Whenever he had the
opportunity he would speak Friesian.My mother Antje OEVERMANS was born in
Smilde (Drenthe) on the 21/3/1912,and after they married they lived in
ASSEN.
My grandfather Meint Alberts worked for the railways and was transferred
to Friesland in 1894,he worked in "BARRAHUIS" near Wirdum.
Several of my uncles also were employed by the railways .I learnt a lot
about Friesland from the book"History of the Fam.Alberts 1795-1910,and
from "Out of the life of Hendrik Alberts 1910-1949,these books were
written by my uncle Hendrik Alberts who lived from 1887-1963.
By the way in January 1996 my wife and I were in Holland and were so
fortunate to be able to watch some "arreslee" races in Wirdum,I still
have it on the video,fantastic.
Regards,
John Alberts.
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 97 21:13:50 -0700
From: Anita Locke jasana@ptbo.igs.net
Subject: Sneek postcards wanted
Hello! My mother was born in Sneek and immigrated to Canada with her
husband (my dad) about 45 years ago. She collects postcards (recent
and distant past) and other memorabilia of Sneek. Do you have any in the
attic or some other long forgotten corner? Please email me and we can
make arrangements to get them to her. I'll pay the shipping, etc.
Anita Locke (nee Wierdsma)
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 20:01:10 -0700
From: Hans & Rinske Van Brederode van.brederode@sympatico.ca
Subject: for your guestbook
Greetings to all you guestbook fans & junkies.
We left Nederland for Canada in May of 1951 and I am looking for anyone
in the city of Franeker who would remember the family of Cornelis &
Albertje van der Veen, bakker in the Waag Straat.I'm looking forward to
hearing from you.Greeting from Barrie Ontario.Rinske van
Brederode-van der Veen
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 97 16:57:27 -0700
From: Anita Locke jasana@ptbo.igs.net
Subject: Sneek postcards wanted
Hello all:
My mother, born in Sneek many years ago, and immigrated to Canada about
45 years ago, misses her town. I am searching for postcards (recent past
or distant past) of Sneek, and any other memorabilia you might have
tucked away in attics or other long-forgotten corners.Email me at
jasana@ptbo.igs.net. Thanks
so much!! My mother and I appreciate it.
Anita Locke (Ontario, Canada)
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 13:31:58 +0200
From: MR RICHARD DEVRIES devrir@53asg.badkreuznach.army.mil
Subject: De Vries Family Heritage
I am a Dutch-American, desperately seeking information about my
family's heritage.My grandfather, Henry De Vries, was born in Dokkum
c. 1896, and my grandmother, Florence (Boersma) De Vries was born in De
Wilp, in 1899.Two years ago, I was in Dokkum's City Archives to find
information, but left without anything new because the information that
I had was not correct.I am returning this October to Dokkum with my
father, also Richard De Vries, to search once again through the archives
that are available.Please, if anyone knows of any methods of searching
that might be useful, let me know.My address:Richard De Vries,
Verschaffeltstrasse 15, 68723 Deutschland; or Richard De Vries, CMR 419
Box 1089, APO AE 09102; Thanks for this interesting web-site and for any
help that may arrive.
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 22:56:45 -0700
From: Devri Van Portfliet Van-Clan@webtv.net
Subject: home page and guest book
Fabulous Friesland!
I found your website both fascinating and informative, while exploring
these pages I felt so "connected" to a place I've never been before, but
now long to see and experience.
I commend the people who made this all possible.Regards,
Devri Van Portfliet
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 21:09:35 -0400
From: Harold Hessel vanderTol vanderth@post.queensu.ca
Subject: Guest Book
Still an impressive web page for us Frisians who now live outside the
Province of Friesland. If any one in The area of Witmarsum reads this
message can you write me a short note. I am eager to correspond with
someone in that area of Friesland. Even someone who lives close to
Witmarsum. I was born in Zurig and my parents are from Arum and Pingjum.
Keep up the good work.
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 10:45:37 -0700
From: Albert Vanderheide windmill@pro.net
Subject: Search for Oldeberkoopand Nijeberkoop families
I am looking for people who are descendents of Bartelt Reijns and
Trijntje Jacobs who had a son, Albert Bartelts, born to them on Feb. 20,
1734 at Oldeberkoop. This Albert had five sons: Jacob Alberts (van der
Heide, b. 18-03-1759), Roelof Alberts (van Nijen, b. 27-01-1762), Bartel
Alberts (Albertema or Albertsma, b. 04-02-1765), Reint Alberts
(Hoekstra, b. 31-01-1775), and Geert Alberts (b. 20-05-1779). The latter
two were born in Nijeberkoop. There were two daughters as well, Trijntje
and Libkjen. Who has these people in their family tree or has ran across
these names? Specifically of interest are those of Jacob, Bartel, Reint
and Geert. Some of Jacob and Roelof are known already. Who can help this
descendent of Jacob, all the way in Canada?
Albert van der Heide
http://www.GoDutch.com
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 12:25:48 -0000
From: evanderm evanderm@essex1.com
Subject: Inquiry
My grandfather, Engbeth van der Meulen, came from "Muddergat" (?) in
Friesland.I cannot find this village on a map.The name of the town
means "mud hole".There is a monument there to a sea storm in the 1880's
which killed many fisherman.Someday I want to visit my heritage.
evander@essesx1.com
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 16:27:25 -0700
From: Penny Will psw@olypen.com
Subject: For the Guestbook
I'm searching my ancestry.My great grandfather was PIETER VANDERWAL b. 20
Oct. 1859.He married GERTRUDE SLOOTHEER B. 20 Nov. 1858.They were
married in 1879.Pieter and Gertrude left Amsterdam in 1891 for the USA.
They had 5 children born in Friesland, Tillie, Bessie, Kier, Tom, and
Albert.Pieter's parents were KIER VANDERWAL and JINTJE POUWEL AKKERMAN.
Kier came to the USA after his wife died to be with his family.Kier is
buried in Coopville, Washington, USA.Gertrude's parents were HLARM TEUNES
SLOOTHEER and MANGJE JAN SCKIPPERS.Pieter and Gertrude bought land in
westfield, North Dakota in 1898.
They came to Shelton, Washington, USA and are buried there.
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 01:36:10 -0400
From: Catherinecatand@worldchat.com
Subject: for the guestbook
What a treat to find a site like this one!My parents came to Canada in
the early 1950s when they were children, and really have never passed on
much information about their heritage to me.I have found out a lot of
wonderful information about the Frisian culture through the internet, and
this site is the best of all because it adds a real human touch!
I'd like to talk to anyone who shares an interest in Frisian culture.Also
for anyone who is interested in genealogy, my father's family are Bumas
from the town of Iljst, while my mother's family are Vissers from
Gaastmeer.Also, my grandmother is an Elzinga from Gaastmeer - my mother
was very close to these relatives when she was in Friesland, but has lost
touch with them.
Best of luck to everyone else who is learning about their history and hope
to hear from some of youL!
Andrea Buma
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 09:17:58 +0000
From: Liz Davenport ledavenport@csupomona.edu
Organization: Cal Poly Pomona University
Subject: For the Guestbook
Hello from Southern California!
I enjoyed visiting your site.I have read that Frisian is very
closely related to English.Is that true?
Thanks!
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 97 20:56:36 -0700
From: Louis Bustos mrgal82@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Looking for Albert
I am looking for a man by the name of Albert Hiddinga.In 1949 he was in
Surabaja, Indonesia.My name is Mabel.I don't think he has ever seen
me, but I am his daughter.All I am looking for is a picuture and maybe
some background on him. I am not sure where in Hooland he is now.But in
l953 or about I was in Ijselmonde and I think he might have been there at
that time for a little while.If you know how I can find him, please let
me know.I am just curious as to what he might look like.
Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 09:32:10 -0400 (EDT)
From: TandJRisko@aol.com
Subject: Change of address
I just wanted to let you know that I changed my E-Mail address & was hoping
that you would change it on my write up. It was dated June22,1997.
Please change it to:TandJRisko@aol.com
Thanks, & keep up the good work.
Judy
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 14:13:32 -0400
From: ufaber ufaber@voicenet.com
Subject: GUEST BOOK
WE JUST STARTED FOOLING ON THE WEB AND FOUND THIS INTERESTING
PLACE I WAS BORN IN HYLAARDAND MY WIFE IN BERLIKUM HOWEVER
THIS WAS 65 YEARS AGO
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 97 23:10:47 -0700
From: Matt Sanders mjsander@facstaff.wisc.edu
Organization: UW-Madison
Subject: Hello to Leeuwarden
I spent a few days on a College Choir tour in Leeuwarden in December,
1976.I stayed with Familie de Haas.Thea de Haas was 17 at the time.
We now have several boys from the Haydn Youth String Orchestra staying
with us while they are on their own tour, and it reminded me of the
Familie de Haas.Is there a directory of addresses and family names for
Leeuwarden?
Thanks,
Matt Sanders
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 17:16:48 -0500
From: Sibbelina Mullis Sibbelina@mcs.net
Subject: Searching
What a great visit I had in Friesland via the net.Photos, etc.Very
impressive. Thanks for the trip.
I'm looking for any relatives who might have a web page.Anyone out there
related to the Witteveen and/or Bouwhuis families - in particular Piet and
Catrina from Grand Valley, Ontario Canada.
I am Sibbel from Chicago Illinois and you can reach me at our web sight
www.beltpack.com.
It would be great to be able to chat over the net.I can speak a little
Friesian and read about as much, but am not able to write it.However, I
do have a Friesian/English dictionary and we can work it out. Right?
Hope to hear from someone.Frieslan Boppe!!!
Sibbel Mullis (Bouwhuis)
Barrington, Illinois, USA
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 19:24:04 -0400
From: Janet deBoer prc803@ncweb.com
Subject: Guest Book
Very nice job on the website!As evident by my name I have some relation to
someone dutch!My father-in-law was from Friesland...his name Tjerk de
Boer...one of the most wonderful people to walk the earth!Ove rthe years
have met many wonderful friendly dutch people and always willing to meet
more!Again ...very nice website!
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:19:36 +1000
From: Johan (Jo) Kruithof qthink@vicnet.net.au
Organization: Quality Insights Pty Ltd
Subject: for the guestbook
Hi!
I am Jo (short for Johan) Kruithof and live in Mount Waverley, which is
a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. I was born in Nederland (in Deventer)
but have lived in Australia for nearly forty years.
I am a public speaker, author and management consultant and run my own
business called "Quality Insights". My email address is
qthink@vicnet.net.au
I don't have a web site yet, but I'm working on it, so watch this space!
I enjoy wondering around the Friesland site - my mother was born there
(in Vinkega - yes I know that's the wrong side of the Tjonge to be an
oprjuchte Frys). In particular I enjoyed finding out more about
skutsjesilen. Since discovering the site, I have spoken on the telephone
with Falco Friedhoff several times, and acquired a copy of his video
"Ulbe Rieksz, een Zwaga" - probably the only copy in Australia at the
moment!
Cheers,
JoK.
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 23:57:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: LLevey1@aol.com
Subject: Guest book signature
I am pleased and excited to have found this site on the Internet.When time
permits I plan to do more research and exploring my family history.I was
born and raised in Friesland, Wisconsin USA, and attended Hope College in
Holland, Michigan.My mothers family was named Sterk.I believe both my
mother and fathers families arrived in the US in the mid to late 1800's.I
am anxious to learn more about their reasons for leaving for the US, and if
any relatives remain in Friesland.
Larry W. Levey
San Pedro, CA
USA
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 1997 07:23:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: Slaphap478@aol.com
Subject: guestbook
I was thrilled to find the Freisland Homepage!I've been collecting
information about the Netherlands because my mother is Dutch.Her favorite
memories are tied to Freisland, and I'd love to know more about it.If
anyone would like to e-mail back and forth with me, I'd enjoy learning more
about the province.
Sarah E. Fackler
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 14:34:21 +0200
From:Melessen melessen@accessnet.nl
Subject: for the geustbook
Als er een reunie wordt georganiseerd in het jaar 2000 graag bericht
Ik hppr dat wel t.z.t. Succes. Melessen
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 1997 20:40:01 -0700
From: Dennis Browncashtrdr@earthlink.net
Subject: thanks !for the guest book
Thanks - I enjoyed your page - specially the history of Friesland.
Dennis Brown - San Diego, California
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 1997 20:44:55 +0300
From:Wa'el al-Mahdigulfgc@batelco.com.bh
Organization: gulfgc
Subject: I want to learn Frisian
Dear Guestbook-maintainers,
I am very fond of Frisian and its closeness to English.Thus I would
like to enquireabout how to obtain access to Frisian learning material,
as well as some Frisian basic reading material and dictionaries.As I am
from the island of Bahrain (a small island in the Arabian Gulf), where
educational resources are limited, it is impossible to obtain any material
pertaining to the Frisian langauge.
I would appreciate an early reply.
Yours Sincerely,
Va+lus Mahdius
Date: Mon, 04 Aug 1997 12:41:04 -0400
From: Linda Nebrich Beileinlbeilein@buffnet.net
Subject: FRIESLAND HOME PAGE
I really enjoyed reading your home page.Great Job!
Linda Nebrich Beilein
lbeilein@buffnet.net - soon to be discontinued
lbeilein@surfer-net.com
lbeilein@juno.com
http://www.buffnet.net/~lbeilein - moving to surfer-net.com/lbeilein
Moving to http://www.surfer-net.com/lbeilein
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 23:05:53 +0200
From:Mark en Sylvia bintal@worldonline.nl
Subject: Guestbook
I am researching anything concerning the TALMA name (worldwide). So if you
have a Talma in your family tree or if you ever come across the name of
TALMA in any other way: I would be very pleased to hear from you.
E-mail me : bintal@worldonline.nl
Sylvia Talma
Date: Fri, 01 Aug 1997 20:27:07 -0600
From: Jerry Mulderjjmulder@telusplanet.net
Subject: Sneek
Veel plezier in de Sneek week! Ik ben een oude Sneker, Jansen van het
Schaapmarktplein. k'Hoop volgend jaar daar te zijn met de Sneek week! De
hartelijke groeten! Dicky Mulder Jansen
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 1997 20:55:46 -0400
From:Clint Banz cbanz@voicenet.com
Subject: Friesland Geneology
1-August-97
Dear Mr. Millard:
Thank you for your Friesland guestbook.My brother, who is researching our
family geneology, needs help finding any living relatives.Our
grandfather, born Harm Guert Reemtsma in 1896 in Pisum (I think), Germany
came to the United States in 1912.He changed his name to Herman George
Reemtsma.
Does anyone know anything about the Reemtsmas in Friesland?Please contact
me at cbanz@voicenet.com.
Thank you so much!
Gail E. Banz
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 1997 18:31:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: ROSEAN88@aol.com
Subject: Ammeraal family history
I'm looking for any information of the Ammeraal family.Aaltye De Vries and
Renne Ammeraal parents of Cornelis Ammeraal born in 1866 and immigrated to
New Jersey in 1988. I'd appreciate any information on the area where this
name originated from.Great website.... thanks Roseann Ammeraal email
rosean88@aol.com.
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 97 21:36:20 PDT
From: Henry Boschma henryb@transport.com
Henry Boschma
1550 NW 57th
Redmond, OR 97760
USA
henryb@transport.com
My father was born and raised in Friesland, he moved to the USA in 1956
when he was 30 years old.
I hope to visit someday because all of my relatives are there.
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 13:45:14 -0400
From: lilac lilac@ictransnet.com
Organization: na
Subject: groeten
hallo mensen van friesland. wat een ontzettendleuk idee een gastboek
te hebben .ikben hendrika(riekje) martin.pleegouders naam was
koelstra. we woonden in roordahuizum daarna in leeuwarden.later in
beetsterzwaag.nu woon ik in florida amerika. ik zal het zo heerlyk
vinden om E:mail.te ontvangen. ik ben zo eenzaam voor friesland.
hartelyke groeten van:dr:h martin.meneer millaard nog bedankt hoor.
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 10:47:43 -0600
From: William S. Van Evera evera@texas.net
Subject: For the Guestbook
Great web site - keep up the good work.
I'm looking for information concerning the parents of Myndert
Frederickszen, b. abt. 1636; and his brother Carsten b. abt 1638.It is
believed they were born in Jever, East Frisia. They sailed to New
Netherland about 1653. Any information about their family will be
greatly appreciated. Information can be e-mail to evera@texas.net
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 21:23:44 -0400
From: B. Bosgraaf bbosgraaf@novagate.com
Subject: Friesland Guestbook
Like so many of your guests I too am searching for family connections. I
was born in Amsterdam in 1950 and moved to the US in 1953. Until recently
the only other Bosgraaf's I knew were my immediate family in both the US
and the Netherlands. In the last few years I have met Bosgraaf's whose
descendents also came from Friesland. Also I have discovered other
Bosgraaf's on the WWW.
I am interested in hearing from other Bosgraaf's from anywhere in the
world. I would like to assemble a family tree. I already have some
information dating back to 1693 put together by my cousin. I am interested
in exchanging family information.
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 14:13:21 -0700
From: Albert Vanderheide windmill@pro.net
Subject: genealogie
Mijn voorouder Jacob Alberts, geb. te Oldeberkoop, nam in
Noorderdrachten, de naam Van der Heide aan. Hij had vier broers waarvan
Roelof de naam Van Nijen koos, Bartel ging als Albertsma of Albertema
verder, Reint werd Hoekstra en Geert (geb. 1779) blijft nog een
vraagteken (vertrokken uit Fr?, overleden voor 1811?) Wie is deze lijnen
eerder tegengekomen? Wie kan helpen? Albert van der Heide, P.O. Bag
9033, Surrey, BC V3T 4X3 Canada. of http://www.GoDutch.com
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 1997 18:20:24 -0400
From: Pamela Huizenga pamela_huizenga@bc.sympatico.ca
Subject: For the Guest Book
My name is Pamela Huizenga, my fathers family is from Friesland and I am
trying to get information on remaining and past members of the family.
My father was bornSiebe Huizenga, June of 1944 in Wanswre.
His father was Tjalling Huizenga and his mother is Pietje (nee Rekker).
They came to Canada in the Fall of 1947 and settled in Prince Edward
County in Ontario.
My grandfathe had a brother, Folkart (sp?) who also came to Canada, and
2 sisters.
If anyone knows this family or could give me any information on any
Huizenga's in the Netherlands it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Pamela Huizengae-mail:pamela_huizenga@bc.sympatico.ca
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 21:46:18 -0000
From: S. Vander Schaaf svanderschaaf@recorder.ca
Subject: Signing guest book
I was born in Friesland in 1936, at Tzummarum.
My name is Siebe Vander Schaaf.
I can be reached at svanderschaaf@recorder.ca
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 16:04:28 -0700
From: George Vogel gvogel2@mtcnet.net
Subject: Greetings from IOWA,USA
Thank you for the neat guest book.
I am also of Freisian background as my father, Andrew Vogel was born in
Berlikum 1896 and still drives his own car if fact bought a new one for
his hundredth birthday. His family left Berlikum 1911 where they had a
paint shop and did painting for my grandfather Feike with six of his
brothers. He often speaks fondly of his youth in Friesland as he was 15
years old when he left. He and mother did visit a couple of times.
George Vogel E-mail gvogel2@mtcnet.net
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 14:57:25 -0700
From: David T. Myers dmyers@goodnet.com
Subject: Banta
Hi:
I do genealogy and the Fres. name is Banta.
Belle
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 18:23:20 -0700
From: Koen de Jong koensur@pi.net
Organization: Planet Internet
Subject: for the guestbook
Eindelijk de Friesche-site gevonden.
Geboren in Den Haag, maar getrouwd met een Friezin en inmiddels woon ik
reeds 10 jaar in de mooiste provincie van Nederland in Surh+sterfean.
Groeten,
Koen de Jong
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:42:42 +0200
From: reginald braet return_reginald.braet@skynet.be
Subject: Gastboek
In voorbereiding van onze reis naar Friesland, heb ik enkele uurtjes
gesurfd en heel wat interessante informatie over Friesland gevonden.
Prachtige sites en beelden hebben ons ertoe aangezet het toch maar eens
te wagen.
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 00:43:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: DOWEDEJONG@aol.com
Subject: Jim DeYoungdowedejong@aol.com
Your website is fascinating.Was in Friesland in 1995, ready to return.
Have tried to find more on the history that is written in English(sorry I
do not read or understand any other languages).Have been able to trace my
family back to 1795, mostly in the Wier and St. Anna Poriche, and found via
the cemetaries that it is a very common name.When I have more time, will
respond to other people on this site.
Thanks for providing this service.
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 1997 15:15:57 -0400
From: Ronald Bennett Hoekstra us008816@mindspring.com
Subject: Follow up to my earlier guest book entry
Dear Maarten, I am interested in gathering further information about my
great-grandparents who immigrated to the U.S. in 1879.I have no
information regarding their places of birth or residence location in
Vriesland prior to their leaving and would like to have any information
regarding how I might pursue this interest.I can share the following
documentation which is my family's history collected and published in 1968:
"Simon Hoekstra, Sr. was born in Vriesland, Netherlands, on May 10, 1854.
Renske Westra was born in Vriesland, Netherlands, on September 4, 1853.
They were married in the Netherlands in 1875, migrated to the U.S. in 1879,
moved to Roseland, Illinois, then moved to Wichert, Illinois, in 1893 and
later to Corsica, South Dakota in 1910".My grandfather, Simon, Jr. was
born in Roseland, Illinois on February 5, 1883.He died in December, 1928.
My grandfather, Simon Jr., married Anna Kuipers on May 6, 1906.She died
in 1947.My father, Simon Benjamin, was born on March 29, 1914 and died on
September 2, 1988.I was born in 1943 and have no memory of my
grandmother, although I have a picture of her holding me as an infant.It
would be wonderful to have an e-mail or mailing address for a means to
check Friesland birth and marriage records.Thanks very much.I look
forward to hearing from you.Thanks also for supporting the Vriesland
page.Cordially, Ron Hoekstra
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 21:49:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Marvannet@aol.com
Subject: For the guestbook
I continue to search for information on my ancestors the VAN NETTEN'S &
VISSERS,from Gaastmeer and Heeg, respectively.They left Friesland around
1910 to 1912 and settled in the ZEELAND, MICHIGAN area.Thanks for any help
Mark Van Netten
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 16:28:55 -0400
From: DONSELAAR DONSELAAR@prodigy.net
Organization: Prodigy Internet
Subject: Donselaar Family history
Searching for DO(m)nselaar in Friesland ,have about 3500 Donselaar names
in my data bank with a variety of name spelling DONSELER,DOMPSELAER,
DONSELEAR ,etc would like to hear from any body who knows any
Donselaar.sGreeting from Florida, Richard Lotte DONSELAAR
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 21:35:20 +0200
From:SP ZEILINGA hannesz@smartnet.co.za
Subject: For the geustbook
Hallo
My name is Hannes Zeilinga. I'm Living in Pretoria, South Africa. My
ancestors imigrated from Friesland between 1860 and 1880. His name was Jan
Heicke Zeilinga and his son was Jan Abraham. I would like to find out more
about this family and wouold appreciate it if somebody with information
would reply to me.
Thanks
Hannes Zeilinga
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 15:11:46 EST5EDT
From: Susan Medenblik smedenbl@leviathan.calvin.edu
Organization: Calvin College
Subject: Friesland guest book
I'm happy to see so many others interested in their Frisian
heritage! I too enjoy tracing my family history and have kept in
contact and have visited my second cousins in Driesum, Friesland
(near Dokkum). My father and his family immigrated from Driesum in
1948 and settled in Fulton, Illinois. If anyone out there is familiar
with the Medenblik family name, please send me an e-mail message at
smedenbl@calvin.edu.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 21:07:56 -0400
From: Linda Coleman lcoleman@infinet.com
Subject: For the Guestbook
I think your site is extremely informative and of great interest to me.Is
there - or was there ever - such a place as Barnegat in Friesland ?My
8th-Great-Grandfather, Pieter Pieterse Lassen, came to America in 1659 when
he was 14 yrs. old. One reference gives "Friesland" as his homeland and
another reference mentions "Barnegat."There are many of us now throughout
the U.S. and Canada !I will appreciate any help on this.Thank you,
Linda Lawson Coleman, lcoleman@infinet.com
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 20:36:50, -0500
From: RAMONA A KLAASMEYER WZGN38A@prodigy.com
Subject: Klaasmeyer
Are looking for information on Klaasmeyer family members from East
Friesland from the towns of Bagband, Strackholt, Neuemoor, and
Getseel.We know that Ulfert Harms Klaasmeyer (b.April 6, 1844 in
Getseel) came to America around 1864 to Illinois; and later came on
to Nebraska to Otoe County area.
If anyone has any information on the Ulfert Harms Klaasmeyer, please
e-mail RamonaAK@aol.com
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 17:29:59 -0400
From: Dirk van der Meulen dvdm@compuserve.com
Subject: Voor gastenboek Sk+tsjesilen
Lezers van VAART! op Internet zullen via jullie site met grote
belangstelling de jaarlijkse strijd van sk+tsjes en schippers volgen. De
komende weken houden we met een directe link de lijnen open. Wie
binnenvaartbloed in z'n aderen heeft stromen zal dit voor geen goud willen
missen.
Groeten uit Bathmen/NL,
Dirk van der Meulen
redactie VAART!
http://www.per.nl/vaart
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 02:57:56 -0400 (EDT)
From: LBouma@aol.com
Subject: Frieslanders
Your site is amazing.I would never have known about the Frieslanders if you
had not taken the time to create your site.Ah, the wonders of the Internet.
The reason I'm interested in Friesland is because my ancestors were
Frieslanders. Both my grandparents immigrated from Sneek to Canada in the
early 1900s.Some of my distant cousins who grew up near Amsterdam have
resettled in Friesland to learn the language and to be a part of the
Friesland culture.Although I've been to the Netherlands a number of times,
I lived with my "Dutch uncle" and aunt outside of Amsterdam and never
ventured into the Friesland province.So if anyone knows of the Bouma name
or Bloesma(?) in the Friesland area, please e-mail me.Lawrence Bouma
(lbouma@aol.com).Maybe we are related.
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 97 19:33:29 -0700
From: Jim Boschma jboschma@ro.com
Subject: for the guest book
Hello.
Does anyone have any information on Boschmas in Friesland (or elsewhere
in the world)?My great-grandparents came over from Friesland to the
United States in 1904, on an immigrant ship called the _Volendam_, and
settled in Michigan.I know little else about the family history,
however, especially about the family in Friesland.
James H. Boschma III
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 1997 20:41:43 -0400
From: Laura & Brian Tipton btgator@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Friesian Horses
Greetings!
I am an Friesian horse enthusiast who is trying to find information on the
Royal Stud Registry (in English of course) but I am having difficulty
finding it in Dutch or English.Any help would be appreciated.Some day I
hope to visit your beautiful Country to meet the people who inspired an
admire the most beautiful horses on earth-Friesians!
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 97 01:34:36 -0700
From: Jeremiah Axelrod jaxelrod@ea.oac.uci.edu
Subject: Berenburg
Hello:
I recently visited Friesland (had a wonderful time) and got a taste of
your regional drink, Berenburg. I love the stuff. Is there any way to
purchase Berenburg in the U.S.? Is it available for import?
Thank you!
J.B. Axelrod
Newport Beach
California U.S.A.
jaxelrod@uci.edu
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 1997 09:26:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: Noneone@aol.com
Subject: "Veling"email noneone@aol.com (or) rwilliams@rockland.net
I am doing my family history and many times Velings' from the Netherland come
to America and seach of Velings' being that I am from a family of 8 girls we
are not easy to find,My cousin who is contacted is not as interested in
this as I am and forgets to give them my name.In 1845 the Name was still Veling,
I need the name of chuchers and cemeteries in Groninger , and the name of
cemiteries in Ermelo.Thank for your help Dorothy Veling Williams.
Date: Fri, 04 Jul 1997 10:00:06 -0400
From: Johann van der Bijl cranmer@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re:Searching for family Wiersma in the US
Dear Sir
My wife's grandfather left Holland for South Africa before or during WW
2--his brother left about the same time and came to America.Originally
they were from Sneek, but my wife's grandfather moved to Almalo (sp?)
where he practiced as an architech.I believe a water tower he designed
is still standing there.We are trying to track down my wife's family
and am having great trouble in accessing any records as they are too
new.His name was Jan Wiersma and his sister, Betsy (Bets) was married to
a Hoekstra.We have tried to contact the Wiersma family in the Us, but
there are so many of them, it seems impossible to find the right one!
We would truly appreciate any help you can give us!
Thank you
Johann van der Bijl
Date: Fri, 04 Jul 1997 08:10:59 -0400
From: Linda A. Leenstra leenstra@warwick.net
Organization: A piece of cake
Subject: Looking for Leenstra's
My husbands family is from Friesland. His father was Simon Leenstra and
his mother was Ritje (Ruth) Postma. We and 13 other siblings and their
children are traveling this summer for a great Lenstra family reunion in
Friesland. "Grou",I think, is where we will meet on August 2. Many of
his relatives still in the Netherlands are anxcious for our arrival and
we all look forward with great anticipation to this reunion which has
been in the making for two years.
We are in touch very much with the Leenstra side of the family, but know
almost nothing of the Postma side. His mother was born in Sneek to
Gertrude (Gotska) and Bouwe Postma. She has two brothers here in the
states...Jentje Postma and Wilm (deceased). Is anyone aware of other
family still in the netherlands.
thank you
Linda A.
Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 21:48:33 +0100
From: Nestl+ UK Ltd john.gallagher@nestlegb.nestle.com
jan-germ de vries
hoi ik ben in engeland met mijn klasgenoten:Tjalling en theo.
het beste!!!!!
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 1997 19:10:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: ADeboer157@aol.com
Subject: Friesland Roots
Greetings from Dorr, Michigan.I have been researching my family tree for
many years and I now have over 45000 names in my computer data base of
people either related to myself or my husband with the majority of them
coming from Friesland.I have most of my lines going back to the 1700's some
1600's a few 1500 and a couple of them back to the 1400's.I am the daughter
of Willem Renkema and Janke Boonstra, they got married in Drachten in
1942, granddaughter of Jan Renkema & Geertje Roeters, and Aalzen Boonstra
and Akke Tjeerdsma.I have a lot of information on these further back but not
to much on those relatives living in this century, any information you can send
me. would be greatly appreciated.My husband is the son of Wiebren de Boer
and Froukje van der Wier.Grandson of Bareld de Boer and Froukje Jonker and
Wieger van der Wier and Maria Veeninga.
Information on these families would also be appreciated.We love Friesland
and usually visit about once a year. Arlene De Boer, 2839 - 144th Ave,
Dorr, MI 49323.
ADeboer157@aol.com.
Any and all information is welcome.Thanks a lot!!
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 1997 20:55:26 -0400
From: Hank Versteeg hverst@golden.net
Subject: guestbook
--
Guestbook.
Just surfed up to this and I must say it is nice.I am also working on
our heritage and just a couple of weeks ago I was in Sneek,Leeuwarden
and Drachten.Got much valuable information about the IJsselstein family.
Go back to Minnold Gerbens IJsselstein,1780,vader Gerben Sjerps
IJsselstein en moeder Ruurtje Jelmers.Andere echtgenoot Jeltje Adams de
Boer.Ik heb Minnolds vrouw niet,misschien is er iemand die het aan kan
vullen.Adam hurdrider in in de familie,Meer gegevens natuurlijk welkom.
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 14:39:24 -0700
From: USHUAIA ushuaia2@earthlink.net
Subject: Skutsjesilen (in English)
Hello,
I am doing research for a television show based here in New York and one
of our segments is about the Skutsjesilen.
I found that your website has a wealth of information, but unfortunately for
me, is only in Dutch.Doyou know if there is a translation available or
another source for details on Skutsjesilen.
Thank you very much,
Anthony Kaufman
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 02:33:52 +0200
From: gert-jan veenstra gjveen59@pi.net
Organization: Planet Internet
Subject: guestbook
Mooie site mensen!
Leuk om via Lycos bij jullie terecht te komen.
Ik ben Gert-Jan Veenstra, kunstschilder en illustrator en woon en werk
in Sneek.
Ik schilder het Hollandse (en het Friese in het bijzonder) landschap en
stadsgezicht.
Ik wil iedereen die interesse heeft in realistische kunst hierbij graag
uitnodigen om eens langs te komen op mijn site.
http://home.pi.net/~gjveen59/ho
me.htm
Reacties zijn erg welkom.
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 1997 22:47:22 -0700
From: Jim & Claire Burns jburns@awinc.com
Organization: passinc
Subject: Roots in Friesland
Hi!I love your website.My mother was born in Friesland and came to
Canada in the 1928.We still keep in touch with family in Friesland and
I have visited your beautiful province.I also do Fries genealogical
research and have written a book about my family.The surnames
include:Beetstra, Rypkema, Cnossen, De Jong and many, many more.
Through my mother, I developed an appreciation of my Frisian roots and
have a special place in my heart for Friesland and the Frisian people.
By the way, I didn't see any info. on Frisian foods on your website -- I
sure enjoyed the local delicacies during my stay!
With kind regards, Claire Smith-Burns, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 97 14:07:58 -0700
From: Salme teachers@sno.fi
Organization: Suomen Nuoriso-opisto
Subject: juurinen@hotmail.com
Please tell me all about Sneekweek. When it is this year, events, etc.
Kind regards,
T i m o
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 1997 14:19:28 -0400
From: Mike DeVries grpsopr@iserv.net
Subject: for the guestbook
My name is Michael DeVries, and I am working on finding my family roots.
My Grandfather, Daniel DeVries Sr. came to this country from the
netherlands in the early 1900's. Any help would be appreciated as I take
on this formidable task.
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 00:18:34 -0400 (EDT)
From: jisles@voyager.net
Subject: (none)
Dear Mr. Millard,
I'm an English science writer currently living in the USA, with a special
interest in languages.I came across your Friesian guest-book page on the
WWW while looking for information about the Friesian language.Do you know
of any information about the Friesian language on the Internet?Friesian is
said to be the closest language to English, though the examples I've seen so
far do not seem to support this very well.Dutch is of course the closest
"national" language.
I'll be most grateful for any help you can give me.
Yours sincerely -- John Isles.
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 97 08:15:38 PDT
From: Mrs. Elizabeth DeJager edejager@accn.org
Subject: Our visit to the Netherlands
We will be traveling from Chicago on July 1 via KLM Flt 612 arriving in
Amsterdam on July 2 at 7:00 a.m. and will spend three weeks in the
Netherlands.First we (there are seven of us) will be going to Dokkum for
the festivities in Oostrum on the 5th of July.Four of us were born in
Oostrum.Our last week will be spent in Ylst.We leave again on the 22nd.
Looking forward to a good time in the Netherlands.Dick and Dorothy,
Frank, Lambert and Bessie, Etta and Betty DeJager
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 21:21:23 -0400
From: Brian Eelkema eelkema@octonline.com
Subject: Eelkema
Just spent hours reading your site and thoroughly enjoyed it.I am
interested in finding out about the history of the Eelkema family who
live and lived in the Nes and Dokkum area.My Grandfather, Webren
Eelkema emigrated to Canada in 1949.Thanks.
eelkema@octonline.com
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 14:08:18 -0700
From: djedwards djedwards@CBE.AB.CA
Organization: Calgary Board of Education
Subject: "For the Guestbook"
Greetings from Ulrich Haasdijk in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.My
grandparents came from Friesland, my grandfather Eize Jacobs Haasdijk
from Oldeboorn and my grandmother Uilkje Smilde from Heerenveen.See my
family history called "The Haasdijk Family from 1683" in the
Rijksarchief in Leeuwarden.I'm still researching the family and
extending the family tree every year.
uhaasdyk@cbe.ab.ca
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 23:32:55 -0500
From: Tom Giel tgiel@utsi.edu
Organization: The University of Tennessee Space Institute
Subject: Stabyhoun
I own a 5 year-old male Stabyhoun and I would like to obtain a female. I
only know of one female in the US and she has been unable to have puppies.
If you have information, please advise.tqiel@utsi.edu
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 16:51:29 -0700
From: TandJ@ix.netcom.com
Subject: For the guest book
I really like your guestbook. My name is Judy Risko & I live in Parsippany,
N.J. I'm researching my family tree & was hoping someone could come up with
some helpful answers. Hendricks Van Schepen married Trientje Pieters, one
of their sons came to America, his name was Christian Van Schepen, he was
born in St. Anna Porochie & married Trientje Bil. I don't know if they
divorced or Trientje died. I'm trying to find out if Trientje ever made it
to the U.S.A.? Christian & his three children I know did come to N.J. Also
I'm researching Kornelis Halma, born in Nijkerk & married Wytske E.
Terpstra. Can anyone give me any info on them? Also Aaron Troost (later
changed to Troast) & Cornelius Cort, (later changed to Koert), I'd like to
know where in Holland they came from, & when did they come to the U.S.A?
Thank you Maarten for this opportunity to send this out for many others to
read & thanks to anyone who can help.
Judy
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 19:23:23 +0200
From: ANJA Klinkenberg a.klink@pi.net
Subject: for the guestbook
al surfend op zoek naar informatie over wetterhounen kwam ik The Friesland
Guestbook tegen. Wij zijn in het bezit van 1 wetterhou/stabij en 1 rasechte
wetterhoun. Het Friese karakter staat ons bijzonder aan.Bijzonder
eigenzinnig!! maar met een hart van goud. Onze vakanties brengen we dan ook
veel in Friesland en Drente door. vriendelijke groeten. Anja
Klinkenberg.Haarlem
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 00:24:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: Djalkema@aol.com
Subject: Alkema Family Information - Makkum Friesland
My name is David Alkema. I live in California and am very interested in
learning more about my family in Friesland or elsewhere.
Recently, a friend went to Friesland and brought back historical
information from Makkum.This included a photographs of homes that
relatives once lived in, a family tree dating back to 1760, a book entitled
Makkum in Grootmoeders Tijd which showed and described the Alkema family
wharf, and a historical newsletter entitled ALD Makkum Nijs 3 that includes
an article about my great grandfather Ynte Jans Alkema.This was the only
historical information that I have about the Alkema family and would like
very much to fill in the missing details.
If there are any Alkema's either in the Netherlands or elsewhere that have
family information to share please contact me at Djalkema@aol.com.
Thanks,
Dave Alkema
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 14:36:54 +1200
From: reitsma reitsma@xtra.co.nz
Subject: Oudega (W)
Hello to all the people from Oudega (W) and greetings from Southland New
Zealand , where the cows are fatter and they milk much better !!! Its the
best kept dairy secret in the world. Wy komme fan Aldegea (w) en Heech, and
proud of our Friesian heitelan en us memmetael en beppe's broadsjes !!
Arnold en Joke Wiegersma/Reitsma, Dacre, Invercargill, New Zealand.
reitsma@xtra.co.nz
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 1997 08:11:31 -0700
From: Thomas de Kiff tdekiff@abo.rhein-zeitung.de
Subject: Urlaub auf der friesischen Seeenplatte
Hallo,
ich mchte ab dem 24. Juli einen Urlaub auf der friesischen Seenplatte
machen. Wir sind eine vierkpfige Familie, die mit einem Sportboot anreist.
Leider ist dieses Boot zu klein, um darauf zu +bernachten. Hat vielleicht
irgend jemand gute Tips (Hotels, Pensionen, Privatunterk+nfte,
Campingpl+tze), wo man direkt an den Kan+len und/oder Seen der friesischen
Seenplatte +bernachten kann? Vielleicht gibts auch einige gute
Insinder-Tips (schne Ortschaften, gutes Essen, Sehensw+rdigkeiten usw.)
Schon im Voraus herzlichen Dank f+r die Infos!!
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 1997 22:17:05 -0700
From: dvellema dvellema@prodigy.net
Organization: Prodigy Internet
Subject: Freisland
Please send me internet information about Freisland. My parents and
relatives are all from Freisland and are very interested in any information.
Thank You,
David Vellema
vellema@filtec.com
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 97 23:48:32 -0700
From: Geertje Straatsma G.Straatsma@inter.NL.net
Subject: genealogical
Hello,
I have find the roots of many people,but who are still waiting,
please have patience,I dont forget it,but it is a lot of work to do!
I have a lot of names and many names are changed in the english
version,so I must look what is the right version in Frisian.
I do my best,and will find your roots!
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 03:37:42 -0400 (EDT)
From: INDZEKE@aol.com
Subject: FRIESLAND, HOLLAND
Janet Harvey Patricia DewittI am the grandaughter of Patricia Dewitt.
She and my grandfather came to the U.S. in 1948 with my Uncle, Aunt, and
Mother. I would like any information about Friesland in hardcopy. Please send
to :
Pat Dewitt
1544 E. Powell St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
Thank you !
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 14:22:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: Keoughgr@aol.com
Subject: for the guestbook
Geralyn Timmer Plakmeyer25825 W. River Road , Grosse Ile ,Mi
48138USA
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 08:42:07 -0700
From: Ralph Haan holrh@lakeland.lib.mi.us
Organization: Herrick Public Library
Subject: Western Michigan Dutch USA
WE have a wonderful collection for people trying to find their people who
moved to the USA.http://www.macatawa.org/~herrick/genmat.html
holrh@lakeland.lib.mi.us
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 11:24:33 +0100
From: Diane Gardner dianeg@rosenet.net
Subject: for the guestbook
My family is from Friesland. I just finished a 19 generation histoy of
my WYNIA (Winia, Wijnia) family dating back to 1474in
Nijdamstra-state and continues into Iowa, South Dakota, USA. It
includes Andela, Gorter, Talsma, Schaapman, Bultsma, DeJong, Eekma, De
Roos, Dijkstra, Vander Boom, Vander Wall, and others.
Please email me for more specific informationdianeg@rosenet. I will
be happy to look up whatever I can for you.
Diane Gardner
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 21:15:33 -0700
From: goebel sjgoebel@axionet.com
Subject: Lindemulder
My name is Joyce Goebel (nee: Lindemulder). My father Uunko has told me
about his web site in City On Line. I would love to see it, however when
I query his name, City On Line or even Apeldoorn as he suggested I can
not find it. On my last attempt I came to your guestbook!
So, if you were born to Dutch parents and went to school at John Knox in
Brampton, Ont. or T.D.C.H. in Woodbridge, Ont.(grad. in '79) then it is
possible that we know eachother.
I now live on the fabulous West Coast of Canada and would love to hear
from you. You may e-mail me at sjgoebel@axionet.com .
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 20:56:57 -0500
From: John.G.Verboon jverboon@uottawa.ca
Organization: University of Ottawa
Subject: Oude vrienden uit Dokkum
Gaarne zou ik in kontakt willen komen met Jikke vd Wielen die vroeger
op de Hogepol woonde in Hotel De Beurs en ook Rudie Hamstra die vroeger
ook op de Hogepol woonachtig was en als ik mij niet vergis
in een drogisterij or pharmacy. Bijden in Dokkum.
aub send by e-mail to jverboon@uottawa.ca.Thanks!!!
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 15:08:47 -0400
Subject: Vander Klok
From: Bernie J Van Der Klok vdklok@juno.com
Thanks for your "Guestbook"
I am looking for genealogy relating to the familyVander Klok.
Lubbertus Vander Klok and his wife Aukje Holtrop (Vander Klok)
emigrated to the U. S.on their Honeymoon.
They made their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan where they had three
children.
Isaac, Roy,and Janet.
The best information which I have is that they came from Joure,
Fries land.
If anyone has information pertaining to the genealogyofthe
Vander Kloks it would be greatly appreciated.
Bernie Van Der Klok VDKlok@juno.com
Thanks
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 18:48:43 -0500
From: Ernie Bijlsma Ernie@psyber.com
Subject: Guest book
Visited your site today looking at the surname "Bijlsma"
My name is Ernest A. Bijlsma, Grass Valley, CA --USA
Ernie
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 14:34:35 -0400 (EDT)
From: Holland60@aol.com
Subject: :-)
Ik heb pas met veel plezier het gastenboek door gekeken, wat een fantastis
idee om zo'n gastenboek te plaatsen.Ik ben een geboren en getogen
Leeuwarder(se) maar al jarenlang in de V.S.,al sinds ik tijdens de vloed
van Noah's ark afviel en naar hier dreef.........
Denk ik heel vaak met een beetje weemoed aan de mooie tijd in Leeuwarden (wat
ik toendertijd natuurlijk niet wardeerde).Ik had een Leraar daar in de
Johannes de Dooper school in de Huizumerlaan die ik nooit zal vergeten.
Ieder kind zou een leraar moeten hebben zoals hij.Zijn naam was Graafsma
ik weet natuurlijk niet wat zijn voornaam is.Ik vraag mij vaak af of hij
eigenlijk weet wat voor een indruk hij op mij gemaakt heeft en hoe veel ik
van hem heb geleerd.Hij trouwde met een lerares in dezelfde school, ben
haar naam vergeten.
Groeten,Marianna Dupree
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 15:30:07 +0200
From: Jacques Sipkes emc@earth.co.za
Goeden Middag Friesland
Een groet van een Fries in Zuid Afrika.
Drs Jacques H.A. Sipkes
Earth Monitoring Consultancy
Tel: +27 (11) 472-8012
Fax: +27 (11) 472-8012
P.O. Box 2960
Florida
1710
South Africa
http://www.earth.co.za
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 23:54:00 -0400
From: Nelly Strickland nellys@digital.net
Subject: ald nys
Wol en bietsje let, mar ik ha sa fan de Elfstedentocht genoten.Ik was
bij mijn dochter in California en heb hun printer hasst versleten meet
alle nieuws dagelijks te printen en doorgeven aan Friezen in
Florida,waar ik woon.Heb het hele gastboek gelezen en ettelijke
emailsafgestuurd.Toen ik de voorlaatste tocht snel naar Holland kwam
om het tenminste helemaal op de tv te zien, begon het te dooien toen ik
onderweg was in het vliegtuig.Had wel kunnen huilen.To make an asset
out of a liability, of om een crediet van een debiet te maken heb ik van
de kou "genoten', heb geschaatst op een kanaal met 3 molens op een rij
en steeds zoveel kleren aangehad dat ik haast niet bewegen kon.
Kom met enige regelmaat naar Friesland en doe dan een beetje van alles
en geniet van de mensen en de taal al de landelijke atmospheer.
Jullie hebben er een fijne Elfstedentocht van gemaakt en gefeliciteerd
met het succes.Goeie Nelly Strickland in Florida
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 16:54:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: X95TICHELAAR@wmich.edu
Subject: guest book/Friesland
Hello.My name is Tyler Tichelaar.My great grandparents were Domenicus
Tichelaar and Dorothy Wolbertus.they lived in Franeker, Friesland.Their
son, my grandfather, was Bernardus Tichelaar.He was born in Franeker on
August 31, 1900.In 1923, he emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Hardwood,
Michigan where he married my grandmother, Harriet Bertrand.Bernardus
Tichelaar died on February 15, 1981.I know he had brothers and sisters and
I have many cousins still in the Netherlands who I am looking to contact.I
do not know Dutch or Frisian, but I can read French.I would be happy to
hear from anyone who knew my great-grandparents or my grandfather, or even to
receive any information about the Tichelaar and Wolbertus families, such as
origins, history etc.I understand Tichelaar is a very common name in the
Netherlands although it is extremely rare here in the States.I can be
reached by email, or at 614 N. 35th St. #2C/ Galesburg, Mi. 49053 U.S.A.
Thanks in advance.
Tyler Tichelaar
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 15:28:29 -0400 (EDT)
From: HENKDEBRUY@aol.com
Subject: Friesland Guestbook
I know that my forebears come from Nyehaske and the that records are kept in
Joure. I wonder if there is anybody that is willing to look up some aspects of my
family tree.
I am looking for data about Harmen Anske DeBruyn who lived around 1840.
Please respond to my regular e-mail address HENK_DEBRUYN@ECUNET.ORG
Thanks.
Henk
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 16:49:26, -0500
From: HCDR26A@prodigy.com MR LARRY A DE YOUNG
Subject: Family Heritage
Although I live in New Jersey, USA, my father's family migrated to
Ohio, USA, in 1911 from Friesland.My Grandfather was Jacob Simon de
Jong and my grandmother was Alberta Short (not sure of original
spelling -- both names were "translated" upon their entry to the US).
Many family members still live in Ohio, including the last two
surviving sons, my father, John Jacob De Young, and his brother,
Gustav Jacob De Young.Prior to emigrating, the family lived in the
area of Sneek in Friesland.I would be interested to know about
anyone in Friesland from the family or knowing about the family.I
am Larry De Young located in Flemington, New Jersey.
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 18:19:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: Danishpb@aol.com
Subject: information on Friesland grandfather
Greetings, I am reqesting your help in finding information on my grandfather.
I do not know any Dutch, could you please write back in English. I also know
nothing on my family and wish to learn. Grandfathers name was Alkin/aljans
Saga- Winia born about 1907 Friesland, Netherlands. Parents names were
Alkin/aljans and Aurora/Arrora Winia also born in Friesland. I do not even
know which port they came in on. I can find NO records at all for them in
this country. I have tryed for 15 years now with no kuck whats so ever. Which
town did the Winias come from, theculture, languge, has anyone ever seen
his name? All I know is that may grandfather died in 1953 in Massachusetts,
taking all his knowledge of his family with him. Not that this will help but
he was between 5`7" and 5`10" tall, medium skin, dark hair and eyes and had a
clift in his chin. You can contact me by Danishpb@aol.com.
OR
Mrs Nees
806 34th ave NW,
Gig Harbor,
WA 98335 USA.
Thank you kindly for all your help.
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 1997 10:27:16 -0400
From: Barbara Lalancette engineer@sover.net
Subject: Friesians
Sir or Madam,
I want to buy a Friesian filly or mare.
Barbara Lalancette
32 North St.
Rutland, VT 05701
802 775 2759
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 18:30:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: Richard Post POST@ouvaxa.cats.ohiou.edu
Subject: Voor het gastboek
De Search Engine had mij hier gebracht toen ik zocht om een foto van de
schip "Grote Beer".Mooie fotos van Friesland, he!Ook Workum en
Bolsward.Ik ben emigreert naar de V.S. met de familie op een leeftijd van
acht jaar uit de kleine dorp Parrega (tussen Bolsward en Workum).Het nam
tien dagen op een storme zee om naar Hoboken, New Jersey to vaaren in 1952.
Nederlands is me wat moeilijk achter zon lange tijd.Frysk is volle
makkelijker.And, of course, English is not too difficult ;-)Does anyone
have a good picture of the ship"Grote Beer" or maybe the ship that
brought my wife to the USA as a child, "Jan (Johan?) van Oude Barnevelt"?
Yes, she's also from Friesland, from Joure.I'd like to scan those
pictures for a website.My current hobby website deals with old radios,
one of which might interest someone of Dutch descent.An RME-69 was
dropped to the Dutch Underground in 1941.The website is
http://ouvaxa.cats.ohiou.edu/~post/PIX/BA.html
Groetens and keep up this excellent site.
Rich (Rients) Post rpost1@ohiou.edu
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 09:44:25 -0700
From: S.O. GLAS S.O.Glas@kub.nl
Organization: Tilburg University
Subject: hallo wietse en jaap
Hallo,
dit is een bericht voor wietse nijboer en jaap glas
de mannen moeten vrijdagavond babysitten en aangezien wietse beschikking
heeft over internet zal er wel de hele avond gesurfd worden.
Aangezien ik jullie internetpagina nog steeds een van de beste pagina's
vindt, heb ik hen (net als iedereen) aangeraden om eens te gaan kijken
nemen bij de digitale regio friesland.
Mannen veel plezier en denk om de kids.
oant sjen
a.s. drs. sybo
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 1997 11:12:10 +0200
From: Roland de Vries rool@worldonline.nl
Subject: stamboom
Hoi
Ik ben Roland de vries en woon in LImburg ( maastricht )
Ik ben op zoek naar de stam boom van de vries.
Wie kan mij helpen?
Rool@worldonline.nl
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 1997 21:00:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: JGraham804@aol.com
Subject: Re: Friesland Guestbook
Maarten,
Could you please correct my previous message to say that Richard Eggers was
BORN on Dec. 16,1868 ? I guess I didn't reread it carefully enough and got
ahead of myself when typing it!
Thanks..(I also do know jow to spell "web"... heavy finger!)
Jane.
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 1997 22:46:30 +0000
From: poko poko@pi.net
Organization: Planet Internet
Subject: for the guestbook
beste .....,
Ik kwam deze mooie site tegen op het net. Als echte fries met een niet
veel voorkomende achternaam Poortstra hoopte ik op deze manier wat meer
te komen weten over Poortstra's die in Friesland wonen. Veel meer nog
ben ik geinterresseerd in Poortstra's over de hele wereld. Ik heb echter
geen idee hoe ik daar via het net achter kan komen. Misschien een tip?
groeten,
Andy Poortstra
pokoko@pi.net
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 1997 19:34:44 -0700
From: S. WIERSMA S.Wiersma@kub.nl
Organization: Tilburg University
Subject: bjusterbaarlik mooi
skitterende site oer ljouert.
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 1997 12:09:46 +0200
From: Gerko Hofstra automatisering hofstra@sophia.nl
Organization: Sophia Ziekenhuis Zwolle
Subject: Kloosterman/Tiekstra
I have signed the guestbook already, but only in the Frisian language. I
think it's better to sign the book in English, so this is the second
time. My name is Greetje Kloosterman, I live in Zwolle and I come from
Sumar (Suameer) in Friesland. I'm looking for people with the name
"Kloosterman" and the name "Tiekstra" to complete the book about this
family. If you have information for me, please write it to me.
My e-mail address is klooster@sophia.nl
Greetje Kloosterman
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 1997 00:14:23 -0400
From: John & Susan Terpstra terpstra@isys.ca
Subject: For the guestbook
Hello my name is John Terpstra. I have recently found the Friesland
website. I would like to add to several branches of our family tree. If
anyone has more information on any of the following it would be much
appreciated.
Eelke de Jong b. 24 Sep 1860, father Bouke de Jong, mother Sjoukje
Siemensma, and his wife
Jetske Teernstra b. 8 Sep 1860, father Douwa Teernstra, mother Rienske de
Boer.
Also Jan Riksma and Hermina Vos parents of Margaretha Riksma born 30 Nov
1879.
I will return to this website soon.
Thanks, John
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 10:23:42 -0700
From: SAM W VANDERWEIDE vdweide@flash.net
Subject: For the Guestbook
My ancestors come from Akkrum and Terhorne area.The family names are
van der Weide, Walstra, Woudstra, Westra, Pieters, Dircxz, Gaabes, Obbes
and many more.
Sam Walstra van der Weide
P.O. Box 700283
San Antonio, Texas 78270-0283
USA
vdweide@flash.net
Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 17:44:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: JGraham804@aol.com
Subject: Friesland Guestbook
Hi...
My name is Jane Graham. My great-great-grandfather, Arend Van der Wal was
born in Terband, Friesland in March 1845 and immigrated to the US in April
1896. He lived in New York Mills, NY until 1927, when he apparently moved to
the Grand Rapids, Michigan area with those of his children who had not
already moved there.
Arend's grandaughter, Fanny Eggers Graham was my paternal grandmother. Her
mother, Alice Vanderwall, appears to have been Arend's daughter by his first
wife, Fanny Tuten (or was it Guton?) Arend had seven subsequent children with
his second wife, Ada de Ruiter. Alice Vanderwall's husband, Richard Henry
Eggers, came from Amsterdam on Dec. 16, 1868. She died in 1920, and my
grandmother died when my Dad was only 8 years old, in 1928.
Arend's other daughters married names were Nyeholt, Bylsma and Krikke. He
also had four sons.
I am just now delving into the Dutch part of my family history and would be
most appreciative if anyone out there researching any of these families would
contact me. My e-mail address is JGraham804@aol.com
Thanks... glad to have found this webb site!
Jane
Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 22:16:01 +0800
From: Andy Wagenaar atwag@ois.net.au
Subject: Friesland Guest book
My name is Andy Wagenaar.I was born in Blija in1953.My father's name
was Mient Wagenaar.My mother's name was Martje de Jong (born in Paeses).
We migrated to Western Australia in 1955, to Albany.We now live in Perth.
I visited Friesland and Europe in 1974, and loved it!I have family in
Dokkum (deJong).My father had one sister, named Tina Wagenaar, married to
Gerben Vander Schaaf.My grandfather's name was Wiebe Wagenaar.We would
like to hear from anyone who recognises any of these names or knows of
someone with the same name.
We enjoyed looking through your guestbook!
Andy and Trudy Wagenaar
Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 05:50:34 +1000
From: Nick Frisina nickf@interconnect.com.au
Organization: Self
Subject: Hello from Downunder!
Now...my interest in writing is one of family history....
As you can see from my surname, FRISINA, it bears a similarity
to the name of the island.....
do you believe there is any connection.
Originally my family is from souther italy, and i've been led to
believe that the name is spanish in origin...however one nevr knows...
nick frisina
Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 23:26:23 -0600
From: Ed Kostelyk hedwinds@compusmart.ab.ca
Subject: hedwinds@compusmart.ab.ca
My name is Cindy Butzelaar.I live in Alberta.My father was born in
Holland, and I am trying to find out about my heritage.I hope that there
is someone out there that can help me find my European roots.
Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 14:19:39 -0500
From: garry friesen foi@nwiowa.com
Subject: Friesens
Hello;
My name is Garry Friesen and my background is Dutch Mennonite, however my
ancestors left left central europe in the late 1500's or early 1600's .
Would my name be derived from Friesland and are there people with the last
name of Friesen still living in Friesland?
I speak a dialect of I think it is more platduetsch however I can read some
Frisian.Are there several dialects of the Frisian language. Perhaps mine
would fall into that catagory.
It would be interesting for me to trace my roots back to the place where my
ancestors would have lived.
Thank you
Garry friesen
friesen6@nwiowa.com
Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 14:58:01 -0400
From: James Snyder jsnyder@adelphia.net
Subject: bed & breakfast accommodations
I'm not sure this is the proper place for this message, but here it is
anyway. My wife and I are planning to rent a car in Amsterdam and journey
to rural Friesland the weekend of June 13-15 (we're on a stopover en route
to Turkey). We would like to find a B&B or small inn in a small town or
perhaps on a farm. So far, my searches of the Internet and tourist books
(at least in the U.S.) have failed to find a single B&B in Friesland. I
just that whoever reads this might just have a favorite place like this
where you've stayed yourself. If you could just send me a name or phone
number, I can take it from there. Thank you very much!Jim Snyder. (My
best email address is jdseci@aol.com.)
Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 16:34:01 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jdangermon@aol.com
Subject: No Subject
Hello
My name is Joan Vander Hoop Dangermond LOVE Friesland.We have been to
Holland and Friesland twice, and plan to go again in July
I live in Sacramento California
My mother's parents and my husbands mother are from Friesland (Grandfather
born in Roptziel or Petersbierum (Barradeel is also mentioned) (inlaws from
Workum and surrounding areas.)
I'm looking for someone to do research for me to find my grandmother's
birthplace.Posssibley Sexbierum/Petersbierum, or Leeuwarden or Drachten.Can
you help? I'd be happy to pay for any researcher who will get me some
information.OR if you could give me the name and address of the local
archives, that would be helpful, too.Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
[Grandmother'sname was Josie Keuning, geb. 27.6.1870, child of Jouw Keuning
and Tryntje Siesberda (or Sieswerda), married to Jan Sakes de Vries, date
unknown.]
Looking forward to another trip to Friesland.Jdangermon@AOL.com
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 23:11:23 -0700
From: sbiden@netcom.ca
Subject: For The Guestbook
Hello there, my name is Tina Numan and I live in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
I was browsing through your site and I just had to leave a little note.
I, myself was born in Canada, but both of my parents are from Friesland.
They immigrated to Canada about 40-50 yrs ago. Even though I was born in
Canada and proud to be a Canadian, I am even prouder to be Friesan. As
my father likes to say, "Adam and Eve were Friese". And you will have to
excuse my written Friese as I can understand it and speak it a little,
but can not write it at all. I think this is a great idea to have people
sign a guestbook. If anyone wishes to have a pen pal in Canada, then I'd
love to hear from you. I already have met Malou from Heerenveen. We
share a common interest, a great love for animals. So, you can e-mail me
at sbiden@netcom.ca.
P.S. if anyone has any info on the Saarlooswolfhond
could you also e-mail me. I am hoping to breed a few. Thank-you.Tina
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 13:31:21 -0700
From: Jess Vanderveen jessv@uniserve.com
Subject: For the Friesland Guestbook.
May, 25. 1997
Thank you for your nice Friesland Page.
We emigrated from Harkema in Friesland in April 1948.
Our family consisted out of 11 people. My father and
10 children and we settled in Alberta.
I, Jess Vanderveen, maintain a web page, wherein you
can find all about the Vanderveens. Here is the URL.
users.uniserve.com/~jessv/
We have put the "Frieland Page" as a link on the Vanderveen page.
Greetings from Jess Vanderveen in Abbotsford BC. Canada.
J&H.VANDERVEEN
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 14:59:40 -0400
From: Westerbaan westerba@epix.net
Subject: For the guest book.
Hi Mijn naam is Aneta Westerbaan Ekkerman, kom oorspronkelijk uit Balk.
Ik woon nu in Canton Pa. USA.I enjoyed the comments very much.
Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 22:13:55 -0400
From: James Van Dyk jyvandyk@remc8.k12.mi.us
Subject:for theGuestbook
Dear Friend,
I appreciated finding your homepage! Iwas born in
Heech,Friesland.My Frisian is very rusty however I can make
myself understood. There are many of us in W. Michigan,
USA.James Yme Van Dyk ,Grand Rapids ,MI
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 15:13:29 -0700
From: Dr YNTEMA, Paulus Paul.Yntema@oecd.org
Subject: visitor Friesland site
Ik ben afkomstig uit Workum Friesland en woonachtig in Parijs.
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 15:18:15 -0400
From: Suzanne Gall saz@kw.igs.net
Subject: Gall Family
Hi
My name is Suzanne Gall.I live in Kitchener, Ontario.My grandparents
are from Friesland - not sure where.They came to Burlington Ontario
between 1928 and 1931.
I'm trying to find out where the name Gall came from and how to go about
locating decendants in Friesland.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Suzanne
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 14:43:56 -0400
From: Michael Libling 72733,1012@compuserve.com
Subject: Mummies of Wieuward
Hello...
I'm a writer in Montreal, Canada, and I'm seeking information on the
mummies of Wieuward. Specifically, I need to know to what year they date
and exactly what they are -- male, female etc. Do you know of any site
on the web where I might find this information?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Mike
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 13:25:17 -0700
From: Juliana Bergsma Mostrowski@sun1.iusb.edu
Organization: Indiana University South Bend
Subject: Greetings / Information
I am reposting this e-mail, as my computer here at the university was
set up incorrectly, and an invalid return e-mail address had been
posted. My apologies if anyone had attempted to reply to my inquiry.
I was wondering if anyone could help me.My father came from a
small village called Achlum in Friesland. His name was Floyd Bergsma.I
was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about this village.
Size, industry/farming, about the area, the people, etc.Preferably in
English, as it would take me a while to translate Dutch or Friese.
Thanks,
Juliana Bergsma
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 11:17:38 PDT
From: piet visser pvisser@hotmail.com
Subject: guestbook
Greetings from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
I don't speak Frisian but love to listen to it.I was born in Wolvega and came
to Canada in 1955.Keep up the good work.
Piet Visser
Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 10:02:28 -0400
From: Mike Certain taurus@mgl.ca
Subject: guestbook
Hi all,
My name is Tracy Steenstra, I live in Kitchener Ontario, Canada.Both of
my grandparents are from Friesland, my Paka Valentine from St.Jacobie (sp?)
and my Beppe Yjtie from I think Beerklum.My dad has many relatives still
in holland, and I one day wish to visit and discover my history.Hello to
all, best wishes and good health to all!!
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 20:21:36 -0700
From: Anthony Hofstee ahofstee@lon.hookup.net
Subject: Rienstra
I am hoping someone in Friesland can help me.The '10-jarige tafels' of
Wymbritseradeel for the period 1882 to 1912 left out the date of
registration of Berendje Gelkes Rienstra, born about 1891.She married
Hans Pieters Hofstee, born 23-10-1889.I would like to get her birth
date.If anyone is researching the Rienstra family in Hommerts,
Wymbritseradeel I would like to hear from them.I have placed the
pedigree of this family as an attachment to my homepage
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/4074.I have also attached a pedigree
of the van der Plaats family which has its roots mainly in
Menaldumadeel.Once again congratulations on a wonderful site.Keep up
the good work.Tony Hofstee
ahofstee@lon.hookup.net
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 10:52:06 -0400 (EDT)
From: KEN291@aol.com
Subject: FRIESLAND
KENNETHFRIESLAND PO BOX13125JACKSONVILLE FL 32206
JUST TRYING TO FIND HISTORY OF WERE MY FAMILY CAME FROM
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 12:21:17 +0200
From: Dijksma 0dijksma01@flnet.nl
Organization: ING Bank
Subject: Dijksma uit Nieuwehorne en Rotstergaast
Graag zou ik wat meer informatie willen hebben over de familienaam
Dijksma. Volgens mijn informatie zijn er twee takken, die de naam in
1813 hebben aangenomen. Een tak in noordwest Overijssel en een tak
komend uit Nieuwehorne (NIJehorne) in Friesland. Helaas wordt het in de
periode voor deze naam-aanname verschrikkelijk moeilijk om e.e.a. verder
uit te zoeken.
Graaag krijg ik wat meer info, als iemand dat tenminste heeft. Alvast
bedankt,
Harry Dijksma
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 00:03:23 -0700
From: KENNETH SEBENS sebens@whidbey.net
Subject: Thanks for the site
What a great site - was elated when I came across it.
Having lived in Holland, Michigan U.S.A. and then in Oak Harbor, WA the
names were like a homecoming as they came across the screen.
I am trying to find some connection between the Sebens families who came
to the U.S. from the Netherlands and those who came from Germany.My
grand father Thomas (Tammo) Sebens was born near Groningen on September
17, 1884 to Henderikus Sebens and Anje Dijk.
Thomas Sebens married Julia Krap who was the daughter of Klaas Krap and
Dirkje Wiersma.Klass Krap was born in 1826 at Sint Anna Parochie to
Pieter Krap and Joukje Klazes DeJong. Dirkje Wiersma was born in 1847
at Hallum to Sye Wiersma and Franske Meints DeVries.
Any information regarding any of these persons would be greatly
appreciated.
Kenneth Sebens
855 Dugualla Rd
Oak Harbor, WA. 98277
U.S.A.
email address issebens@whidbey.net
Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 22:09:53 -0700
From: Anna Wiebes WIEINDO@webtv.net
Subject: LOOKING FOR WIEBES SURNAMES.
HIthere.
fromSan Jose California.
Anna Wiebes
Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 21:05:55 -0700
From: Kaj Caldwell kaj@nfdc.net
Subject: Sign Guestbook
Erek Gass, kaj@nfdc.com
Date: Sat, 03 May 1997 21:05:55 -0700
From: Jess Vanderveen jessv@uniserve.com
Subject: Vanderveen home page.
You can find the Home page of the Vanderveens
from Harkema in Friesland at
http://users.uniserve.com/~jessv/
J&H.VANDERVEEN
Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 18:22:44 -0700
From: Jan Liefooghe jliefoog@skynet.be
Organization: JAL Consult BVBA
Subject: (no subject)
Ik vind jullie site prachtig en de idee om elke wereldburger de kans te
geven een optrekje in Friesland te hebben eenvoudig geniaal.
Jan Liefooghe
Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 16:39:34 +0200
From: Greetje Kloosterman klooster@sophia.nl
Subject: for the guestbook
Myn namme is Greetje Kloosterman (26jr), ik wenje yn Zwolle en kom fan
'e Sumarder heide.
Dit lyke my in kans om ek ris wat op internet te besykjen; derom dit
berjochtsje.
Ik wol internet foaral ek bruke om mear minsken te sykjen mei de
achternamme Kloosterman en ek de achternamme Tiekstra sykje ik.
Miskien past dit yn us "stamboom"
myn e-mail adres is klooster@sophia.nl
Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 06:05:30 -0400
From: Paul Nydam PaulNydam@worldnet.att.net
Subject: First Visit here
Hello from Paul Melvin Nydam, Titusville, Florida.
I've saved your web site in my favorites to return when I have more time.
I want to work on my family tree, but am still checking around where to get
the information.
Thanks,
paul
Date: Tue, 13 May 1997 16:59:26 -0500
From: David M. Jellema djellema@frank.mtsu.edu
Organization: Center for Popular Music
Subject: frisian pride and stupidity brings me thus.
Family history in Dokkum, Rinsummageest, Damwald, then over to Holland
Michigan.I like Dokkum and Seisbierrum.Love brea and tsiis with tons
of butter.Beerenburg:"you can't stand on one leg only." Hi Mem,
Rixt, Annelies and Petra!and greetings to the FLMD Ljouwert.Rod says
hi as well, but busy on his book about New Orleans jazz music.
anybody into traditional 1920s or 1930s jazz? Bix?Louis Armstrong?
into serious discussions about the wheezing last gasps of Calvinism?
into travels in Egypt or Turkey or other states of altered
consciousness?let's hear from you!
Frysla^n Boppe
Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 20:24:36 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jojannie@aol.com
Subject: Friesland
I was born in Friesland in 1944 and came to the USA in 1949.
I speak a little Friesian and have a real sense of loyalty to my homeland.
Jantje Wietske Maria Deden
Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 10:56:35 -0500
From: Pat Collins bakforty@ktc.com
Subject: Information Re: Spoelhof family
Good Morning!
My grandparents Case Spoelhof and wife Cecilia came from Friesland in the
early 1900's.If anyone has any information on this family, please contact
me at The Back Forty Ranch of Fredericksburg, Texas.bakforty@ktc.com.
Thank you!
Patricia Collins
Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 15:37:17 +0000
From: Charlie Harvey charlie@mailserv.hnrh.ednet.ns.ca
Subject: THANK YOU!!!
Recently, I used your guest book to track down a woman My father knew in
the war. Ia am 18 years old now. I found her address through two people
who I wish to thank. Special thanks to the Friesland DRF, to Ron
Hollander, and Rabobank Prinsenbeek who all helped to contact me to my
friend. Thanks to anyone else who tried to help. My e-mail was down for
a while
Date: Sun, 11 May 1997 10:53:35 -0700
From: Jan. F. Boven jfboven@noord.bart.nl
Subject: Fryslan gasteboek
Ik vind het leuk om nu en dan het gastenboek te bekijken. Je bouwt er ook
contacten door op over de hele wereld.
I like it now and than to take a look in your guestbook. You can make
contact with people all over the world this way.
--
Groeten van/ greetings from Jan Boven, Groningen Netherlands
e-mail adres: jfboven@noord.bart.nl of JBoven@roden.gti.nl
homepage/thuispagina: http://www.noord.bart.nl/~jfboven
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 23:45:42 +0100
From: wegman wegman@gww.nl
hallo de groeten van paul uit dieren
Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 20:52:02 -0700
From: Trudy Hoogenboom trudyh@bedrijfsnet.nl
Subject: for the guestbook
Hallo Friezen,
Misschien kan een van jullie mij helpen. Hier in het lage noorden was de
Efsteden telefoonkaart niet te krijgen. Volgens het postkantoor hier was
hij alleen maar te koop in Friesland. Het is er niet van gekomen om op
een doordeweekse dag naar een Fries postkantoor af te reizen dus nu is
mijn verzoek aan jullie, Wie Heeft Er Voor Mij een Elfsteden
Telefoonkaart, vol of leeg? Kosten worden natuurlijk vergoed!!
Alvast bedankt en de groeten van Trudy Hoogenboom.
Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 22:34:08 +0800
From: D. Bloembergen bloemdie@netvigator.com
Subject: Forbjustere!
As far as I know, the word "forbjustere" means something like
"flabbergasted".
Indeed I am flabbergasted by all the reactions from people all over the
world who react to this guestbook. It is virtually impossible to do so,
but when I read a few of the requests of people for information, I
feel like responding ... I am a Frisian by birth, have lived there,
speak Frisian with my parents and have a fair to good knowledge about
this province. I passed most of my summerholidays there sailing.
The point I want to make is that it is worth the trouble, time and money
to visit all those villages mentioned, especially in the Western heart
of Friesland. I think that there are hardly more friendly places in the
world than these small villages. Very picturesque with helpful and
friendly people. Take the decision and pay them a visit!
Dictus Bloembergen in Hong Kong (Email: bloemdie@netvigator.com)
Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 17:30:36 +0200
From: JFredriks J.Fredriks@universal.nl
Organization: Deventer IJs Club
Subject: Canada
Ik was informatie over Canada aan het zoeken toen ik jouw homepage
tegenkwam, leuk gedaan! We gaan in september op vakantie naar Canada en
willen wat informatie vooraf. We gaan naar Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton,
en Vancouver. Die plaatsen staan in ieder geval vast.verder nog een
aantal parken bezoeken. Waar woon jij eigenlijk in Canada? De homepage
trok ook mijn aandacht vanwege het schaatsen. Zelf ben ik niet zo ectief
hierin, maar mijn vriend en zijn broer hebben vorig jaar een homepage
opgezet voor de Deventer Ijsclub. Ze zijn actief op internet, maken
pagina's van o.a. de regionale wedstrijden, interclubs, maar ook
Nederlandse kampioenschappen en natuurlijk ook van de Ysselcup waarmee
van oudsher het schaatsseizoen in Deventer van start gaat. Hun homepage
is: http://www/tref.nl/deventer/dijc/ je moet er maar eens op kijken.
Ik zou het leuk vinden om een reactie van je te krijgen. Het e-mail
adres van mijn vriend (Jeroen Fredriks) is: dijc/@tref.nl
Misshien kunnen jullie ervaringen uitwisselen.
Groetjes van Jettie van Nieuwenhuyzen.
Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 20:02:53 -0700
From: Richard L Donselaar donselaar@prodigy.net
Subject: donselaar@prodigy.net
This is Richard from Sunny Florida , does any body ha knowledge of a
Oble Posthuma born about 1896 School Teacher in Semarang ,Java .died in
a Japanese Camp,seeking his decendants
Date: Sun, 04 May 1997 16:28:07 -0700
From: Rev. Pieter Stok pstok@iaccess.com.au
Organization: Covenant College
Subject: Hendrik Dijkstra
About 15 months ago I wrote the follwing. I repeat this letter because
we are still looking - but also my email address has changed. It is now
pstok@iaccess.com.au
"Greetings from Geelong Australia!
I am at present tracing the family origins of Hendrik Dijkstra, born
16.3.1907 near Leeuwarden, died 3.9.1963 Geelong, Victoria Australia.
Hendrik was my wife's father but we have very little information about
the family. If there is anyone who has ideas on how I can research his
history from the other side of the world with very limited information
your
assistance would be greatly appreciated."
Pieter Stok
Date: Sat, 03 May 1997 21:05:55 -0700
From: Jess Vanderveen jessv@uniserve.com
Subject: Vanderveen home page.
You can find the Home page of the Vanderveens
from Harkema in Friesland at
http://users@uniserve.com/~jessv/
J&H.VANDERVEEN
Date: Fri, 02 May 1997 16:29:39 -0700
From: ishs@eosinc.com
Organization: Illinois State Historical Society
Subject: Looking for Relatives: Dijkstra, Doedema, and Veneklasen
What a wonderful resource!Greetings from Springfield, Illinois,
U.S.A.My name is Jon Austin, and my g-g grandparents, Siepke L.
Dijkstra and Antje Doedema came from Westdongeradeel, Friesland, to
Lancaster, Erie County, New York, in 1854.They moved to Grand Rapids,
Michigan, in the late 1860s.Their children remained there and some
moved to Holland, Michigan, where my grandmother grew up.Antje's
brother Dirk Remkes Doedema came to America about the same time, and I
believe that he and his children remained near Buffalo, New York.I am
searching for relatives, and I would be happy to exchange research with
relatives and others who would be willing to search in the
Westdongeradeel or Dokkum areas. I am also helping a cousin in
California as he seeks his roots.His g-g-g grandfather was Jan
Hendrijk Veneklasen who came to Zeeland, Michigan, in 1847.Please
e-mail me at ishs@eosinc.com.Thank you Maarten for bringing those of
us with roots in Friesland together!
Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 23:47:13 -0600
From: Gerben Vanderveen cchsmati@telusplanet.net
Subject: Greetings from Calgary Alberta
A great page!I was born in Friesland, but came to Canada with my dad, 7
brothers and two sisters when I was 11, in 1948.For all our family
history and news, you can visit the Vanderveen home page.Gerben
Vanderveen - cchsmati@telusplanet.net
Date: Thu, 01 May 1997 14:30:38 -0700
From: Margaret Ostrowski Mostrowski@sun1.iusb.edu
Organization: Indiana University South Bend
Subject: Netherlands, Friesland, Achlum
Hello -I was wondering if anyone could help me.My father came from a
small village called Achlum in Friesland.I was wondering if anyone
could tell me anything about this village.Size, industry/farming,
about the area, the people, etc.Preferably in English, as it would
take me a while to translate Dutch.
Thanks,
Juliana Bergsma
Date: Thu, 01 May 1997 01:45:57 -0400
From: Kathryn M. Freese jlbyers@juno.com
Organization: TIAC
Subject: For the Guestbook
Hello! I am a direct descendent of one of the four Freese brothers who
settled Freese Island, near Deer Isle, Maine, USA, in the early 1700s.
I have many ancestors buried in an old Argyle cemetery in Penobscot
County, Maine, USA.Any relatives out there?
Kathryn M. Freese
PLEASE REPLY TO MY regular e-mail address: jlbyers@juno.com
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 16:42:01 -0700
From: The Atsma's atsma@uniserve.com
Subject: Hello from Matsqui, B.C. Canada
Hi!!
I just love Friesland, I am a true friesan, my dad was born there and
moved here when he was 19 and 2 summers ago my family went
there for 6 weeks it heil mooi!!I loved your siteI have tons of
relatives
in Friesland, and I think Friesans are the best.
SARAH ATSMA
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 14:10:54 -0700
From: Bill & Tina Buitenwerf a1a31743@bc.sympatico.ca
Subject: (no subject)
Thankyou all for getting the information to
me to apply for my birth certificate.
Thereweretoomany ofyoutothank you
individuallyso by way of this common letter
I want to thank you all.
Tina Buitenwerf
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 16:35:31 -0400 (EDT)
From: JCCA2000@aol.com
Subject: Friesland guestbook
Hello fellow Frieisian horse lovers...we have one Friesian by the name of
Berend Von Ameland, he's lovely! Well gotta fly!
Linda + Julian
Solihull, England
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 19:32:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: Cpawriter@aol.com
Subject: CPAWriter@aol.com
My ancestors all came from Friesland.I am trying to learn as much about
their history as I can.I look forward to looking around.
C Cady
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 10:07:10 -0400 (EDT)
From: Luv4storms@aol.com
Subject: For the Guestbook
Hi My new Friends,
My name is Wanda & I live in the Baton,Rouge area of Louisiana In the USA & I
have a friend that comes from your part of the world.... and I hope to be
able to visit Y'all too sometime in the future, cause my friend has told me
so many neat things about your part of the world......So I wanted to take
this opportunoty to say Hi & Welcome to all of you to Mypart of the world
too.......So Welcome Friends
Wanda, Wandagnh @AOL.com
"Smile it makes the world feel Better"
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 00:52:50 -0500
From: Jared Entzminger jaredlee@webtv.net
Subject: Hello from Dallas, Texas, USA
Hello,
I do not know much about your part of the world.In fact, I only came
across it in my search for a particular type of dog breed.I am looking
for a Stabyhoun or Stabijhoun.I live in Dallas, Texas, USA, and I
would love to know how I might obtain this extremely beautiful breed.I
have been researching just the exact type of breed which will fit into
my type of lifestyle and the Stabyhoun/Stabij is just the one I have
want.Would you please pass my name on to whomever I would need to
contact?Any help you could offer would be graciously appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.Have a wonderful day.
"Don't Go Changing!" =jle
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 97 12:33:09 -0700
From: Anita Locke jasana@ptbo.igs.net
Organization: Anita Locke
Subject: Guest book info
Great site!
I'd be interested in any historical/genealogical information, or perhaps
distant relatives with the last names of Speelman or Wierdsma.
Also, my father republished a collection of Friesian and Dutch poetry by
Kees Harkes (1700/1800). The volume is available free of charge, although
a shipping and handling charge applies. If you are interested in
obtaining a copy, kindly contact me at my email address.
Anita Locke (nee Wierdsma)
jasana@ptbo.igs.net
Lakefield, Ontario Canada
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 23:50:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: Djalkema@aol.com
Subject: Hello from California
My Name is David Alkema.I live in Irvine California and have an interest in
finding relatives in the Netherlands.My family is from Makkum but they
immigrated to the United States in 1911 and have had very little contact with
family in Holland ever since.My dad is now 80 years old and it would be
very nice if he could make contact with a long lost relative before he passes
on.
It would be great to hear from any other Alkema's out there!
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 20:13:45 -0700
From: Jean Aardsma camber@Megsinet.net
Subject: Great Site!
I just looked through some of 1995's entries:this is a wonderful site!
Thanks for the great work!
Jean Aardsma
camber@megsinet.net
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 20:07:42 -0700
From: Jean Aardsma camber@Megsinet.net
Subject: Surname "Aardsma"
My brother and I are researching our genealogy and would like to find out
more about the Aardsma family.So far, we've found out that Durk Aardsma
registered the last name in Ee in 1811.How might we find out if and
where any Aardsmas live in that area or in greater Friesland?And do you
know anything about Ee?
Please reply by email to camber@megsinet.net
Dank U!
Jean Aardsma
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 15:42:00 -0800
From: John David Frazee dfrazee@ci.escondido.ca.us
Organization: Escondido Public Library
Subject: (no subject)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 21:21:42 -0700
From: A.E. Jellema S0713104@let.rug.nl
Organization: Faculteit der Letteren, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, NL
Subject: friese melk
hoi ik houd van melk en van zeilen en mijn ouders zijn in friesland
geboren, ben ik nu fries?
help me alsjeblieft met mijn identiteitsprobleem
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 21:08:03 -0400
From: Cathy Eybe Cathy.eybe@ablelink.org
Subject: hello
Hello from Toronto-
Andrea Eybe
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 97 20:23:15 -0300
From: Jamie Clow jclow@atcon.com
Subject: Hello from PEI, Canada
Hi All:
I just found this website and I noticed that one of the recent
posts was from my cousin, Peter Joostema.My parents
immigrated to Canada in 1953.In 1966, we moved to Prince
Edward Island where we have all been since.
My Dad's name is Peter Elsinga and my Mom's Waltje Joostema.
They had one son in Holland and he was only 8 months when they
came to Canada.They now have 10 children and 25 grandchildren
and one on the way.
Just wanted to say hello.Anyone interested in e-mailing, just
e-mail me at jelsinga@atcon.com
Cheers,
Juliana Elsinga (jelsinga@atcon.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:22:32 -0400
From: Carolyn Longworth clongwor@ultranet.com
Organization: The Millicent Library
Subject: Tourist
Hi!
i just got back from my first visit to the Netherlands--it was
wonderful, especially Friesland!
Carolyn Longworth
--
http://www.tiac.net/users/millie
"It is the ideal library, I think. Books are the liberated
spirits of men, and should be bestowed in a heaven of light and grace
and
harmonious color and sumptuous comfort, like this..."
--Mark Twain on the Millicent Library
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 1997 19:58:12 -0500
From: Nicole M. Chapman nchapman@ssc.wisc.edu
Subject: Greeting from Wisconsin, USA
Great to find a web page dedicated to Friesland!
I've been busy researching my family history over the past couple of years.
My great-grandfather, Douwe Lieuwe Post, emigrated from Oude Bildtzijl in
1885. His parents (Lieuwe Post and Trijntje Landman) and siblings followed
five years later. All settled for a short time in Missouri (Phillipsburg), but
relocated to Wisconsin (Tomah area).Last May I visited Leeuwarden and
did some research in the "Ryksargyf" and "Provinciale Bibliotheek van
Friesland".
Would love to hear from anyone!
--Nicole Chapman
Verona, Wisconsin, USA
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 1997 14:49:33 -0600
From: sberlin@utw.com
Subject: Menaldum internet access
Hello Friesland:
I am from Salt Lake City, Utah and have many Fries ancestors.In visits
there I've had the pleasure of making several friends.The friendly
receptions by total strangers to Americans looking for their roots have
been both touching and great fun. Two of my friends from Menaldum
(they're like family) are coming to visit in June.I would like them to
be able to surf the net and look at some web sites that describe
destinations in the American West that we can visit but I don't know how
they can get access to the Net.Can anyone suggest a nearby library,
school or other location where they can access the WWW?Thank you in
advance for any help you can offer.Please E-mail me at
sberlin@metrogourmet.com.
Sincerely,
Steve Berlin
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 1983 17:30:40 -0400
From: William Hatt whatt@home.com
Organization: @Home Network
Subject: Roberts
Thanks to your super web site,I found that my "Claude John Roberts"was
born Klaas Roberti on 2 August 1875 to Jan and Elisabeth(Ynema)Roberti
of Almenum,Friesland!The Director at Franekeradeel,Mr de Vries was most
helpful.I had the name and birthdate wrong,but he found the record!Thank
you!...Bill Hatt whatt@home.com
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 97 00:18:51 -0700
From: Peter H. Joostema pjoostem@peinet.pe.ca or pjoostem@jacqueswhitford.com
Organization: PEINet, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Hi, this is my first visit to this site and I think it is great.I am
first generation Canadian as both my parents were born in Friesland and I
still have quite a bit family there today.My fathers name is Harry P.
Joostema and he immigrated to Canada when he was 17 and lived in Ontario
until he bought a farm on PEI in the mid 1970's. I would be interested in
hearing form others with the last name Joostema.My father has a cousin
with the name Joostema in Ontario and I believe there are Joostema's
living in BC.Would like to hear from anyone.also interested in
background on my mothers maiden name of Buma.Any info would be great and
I look forward to talking to everyone.
Thanks and great page I will return often;
Peter H. Joostema
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Canada
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 19:31:12 -0700
From: Douglas Roorda dougroorda@lisco.net
Subject: groetjes
Happy to find your site. My wife says she saw a post from Curt and
Carolyn Roorda looking for relatives - we are related to them several
generations back. We met a fellow from Friesland in Pella about a year
ago - his name escapes me now - he was searching for family history in
the US. He was traveling with two Rodenhuis brothers - emigrees from the
Netherlands.
My wife says she can tell I am Friesian because I'm constantly digging
up the backyard building mounds of dirt. (I'm landscaping, actually).
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 16:48:20 -0500
From: Stephen Richard Falk umfalksr@cc.umanitoba.ca
Organization: University of Manitoba
Subject: Sights in Leeuwarden
Hello, Friesland!
I'm from Canada, and I will (hopefully!) be in the Netherlands for
about 4 days at the end of September, early October, 1997. As I have
many Frisian ancestors, I WILL be visiting Friesland! I'll be based in
Amsterdam, and I'll probably take the train to Friesland. I'd like to go
to Leeuwarden, but if it were possible I'd like to have someone to show
me around the city! I'll probably only be in Leeuwarden during a few of
the days, and will return to Amsterdam in the evenings. Or perhaps
someone could just e-mail me and tell me what sights I should see! I'd
appreciate any and all help!
Thanks from Canada!
Stephen Falk
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:57:26 -0700
From: meijedeb meijedeb@Prodigy.Net
Organization: Prodigy Internet
Subject: sign in guet book
This visitor is Meije de Boer from Seminole Florida, is glad t see a
FrisianPage on the Internet.
Keep the old language alive!!!
Meije
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 21:21:44 -0400 (EDT)
From: Allie798@aol.com
Subject: Castle of Veer
I am trying to learn more about the Castle of Veer located in the Privince
of Zeeland, Holland.This is where my Grandparents came from a very
long time ago.Any help would be very much appreciated.
Allie798@aol.com
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 16:29:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: NelsJacobs@aol.com
Subject: Frisian history
In reading some accounts of early Frisian history, I have seen reference (in
the Dutch language) to "Chauken"; presumably a Germanic tribe(s) that
opposed the early Frisians when they migrated to the lowlands. Can anyone
provide the "English" name for this tribe?
Thanks in advance!
Nelson Jacobs
Lakewood, CO, USA
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 15:31:57 -0400
From: Holly Vandenberg vanden12@zebu.cvm.msu.edu
Subject: for the guestbook
My name is Holly Vandenberg, I live in Michigan, and I have a variety of
relatives of Frisian and Dutch descent.I noticed that this guestbook
tends towards geneaological information, so I'll add my request.I'd be
interested in knowing about the De Groot, Bergsma, and Klooster
families.Vandenberg is, I know, a very common name.My family came to
northern MI around the turn of the century. I'd also like to learn the
Frisian language if anyone could point me to a source of materials
(books, tapes, etc.)And thank you for the Web Page!
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 22:14:35 -0700
From: Theo Versteegh versteeg@televar.com
Subject: For Guest book
Write this for Charlie Kramer, who's anchesters are from Terschelling.
Please, if there is someone named Kramer out there, contact me at:
versteeg@televar.com since Charlie is extremely interested in you.
We are in Harlingen to cross over to Terschelling in the month of May,
hopefully we 'll meet you then.
Theo Versteeg/Kramer
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 19:20:58 +0200
From: Willem Hooghiemstra wimahoogh@globalxs.nl
Organization: BBS De Walden
Subject: compliment
Een zeer leuke site. Je kunt er vele leuke kontacten opdoen over de
gehele wereld. Ik woon in Beetstersweach. It moaiste plak fan Fryslan.
Ik sta open voor nieuwe contacten dus ik zou zeggen stuur es een
e-mailtje naar wimahoogh@globalxs.nl of breng een een bezoekje aan mijn
homepage HTTP://home.globalxs.nl/home/w/wimahoogh.
oant sjen!
Willem Hooghiemstra
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 23:36:06 -0700
From: Arend akruijt@vo-bv.nl
Subject: hallo
ik was hier
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 07:43:40 -0400 (EDT)
From: CKAlex@aol.com
Subject: guestbook
My son at the United States Military Academy (West Point) told me about
your site.My ancestors came to the USA from Friesland around 1910.
A lot of people think the Frisian language is just a Dutch dialect.You
have some education to do!
Keep up the good work.Ken Cammenga, Grand Rapids, Michigan USA
e-mail ckalex@aol.com
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 18:10:18 -0500
From: Marcia Hockema mhockema@mindspring.com
Subject: HOCKEMA
I was told that you might be able to help us locate anyone with the Hockema
last name.
If not, and you know of someone who might be able to help, please let me
know....
Thanks !!
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 21:36:56 -0400
From: Kevin Haarsma haarsmak@river.it.gvsu.edu
Organization: gvsu
Subject: The Guest Book
My name is Kevin Haarsma and I live in Jenison, Michigan USA. My great
grand father Henry and his wife Mary moved to Iowa around the 1890's.
I'm wondering if there are still some Haarsma relation in Freisland?
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 17:01:31 -0400
From: Cammenga, Alex x96047h3 x96047@exmail.usma.army.mil
Subject: for the guestbook
My name is Alex Cammenga.I would be very interested with facts or
stories concerning my family name.My grandmother recently visited
Friesland and said that there is a museum there with a wing dedicated to
our ancestors -- I am very interested in hearing anything about this.
Thanks-
Alex
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 15:17:01 -0400
From: Andrew Dykstra adykstra@netcom.ca
Organization: netcom
Subject: Greetings from Canada
Greetings from Canada. I was born in 1951 in Bolsward. I have been back
twice, though not recently. My Grandfather was the caretaker of the
"Broerekerk" and "Ons Gebouw" for 40 years. His name was Anne Dijkstra,
who lived in 't Hof #1 for many years.
Andrew Dykstra
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 05:20:35 -0500
From: Carl C. Vandenberg vdberg@phoenix.net
Organization: Isaac Images, Inc.
Subject: guestbook
Excellent Web pages for Friesland .. the birthplace of my wife Aafke nee
VanHuizen, she was born in Sneek .. the Frisian version is of special
interest!
Thank you for giving us a historic connection through cyberspace.
Carl & Audrey Vandenberg
Houston, TX
vdberg@phoenix.net
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 22:14:22 -0400
From: Kielstra, Freda kielsf@gtn.net
Subject: for the guestbook
Froukje Kielstra (nee Kuik)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 11:34:54 -0700
From: Bill & Tina Buitenwerf a1a31743@bc.sympatico.ca
Subject: Birth
Veryinteresting, a "GastBoek" where one can
ask questions
I was born in "Oostermeer" Friesland and I am
planningto visit my placeof birth with my
husbandthis Summer for the first time since
we immigrated to Canada in 1948.I'm looking
forward to that end with great anticipation.
I wonderifyou couldinformmewhat
"Gemeente"Oostermeer is withthe E-MAIL or
SnailMailaddress. I need itfor my birth
certificatesoIcan applyformy Canada
Pension Plan.The Dutchconsulatein
Vancouver could not help me.
Thank you in advance!
Tina Buitenwerf
Date: Wed, 09 Apr 97 18:01:21 -0700
From: Sean Scheffer seanws@awod.com
Subject: For the guestbook
Recently I was surfing to find some information about my family heritage.
I started my search with a word scribbled on the marriage license of my
great great grandparents, Sietse Postma and Heltji De Groot.It was
Friesland.I knew they were from Holland, but I did not expect such a
wonderful and elaborate homepage.Kudos from Charleston, South Carolina.
Sean Scheffer (seanws@awod.com)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 14:01:58 -0500
From: Suzanne Chan. schan@bcm.tmc.edu
Subject: for the guestbook
Hi!I just wanted to say that this guestbook is really neat!I am an
American of Taiwanese descent, recently married to an American of Dutch
and Frisian descent.His great-grandparents settled in Newton, Iowa and
Cambria, Wisconsin.Currently we live in Texas.
I hope I can learn more about Friesland and its culture through the many
Web sites created for it.
Suzanne Chan Koopmans
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 10:12:56 -0700
From: Rudi Luyendijk luyendij@vt.edu
Subject: friese staartklok
I enjoyed reading about Friesland and in a description about Joure came
across the subject of Frisian clocks. What do they look like? Are they
like mantle clocks? Please advise. Thanks.
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 22:41:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Teddutch@aol.com
Subject: guestbook
Deze week voor het eerst de Friesland internet pagina gevonden.
Mijn naam is Teade Sysling (Sijsling) geboren in Rotterdam of 23 Maart 1932.
Ik ben in January 1957 naar Amerika geemigreerd.
Mijn grootvader Teade Sijsling kwam van Heeg. Ik heb een jaar geleden
geprobeerd mijn stamboom uit te plussen tijdens een kort bezoek aan het
Rijks Archief in Leeuwarden. Ik been tot 1670 gekomen.
Ik zou gaarne nog verder terug willen gaan en ook nog enige gaatjes willen
opvullen.van mijn stamboom. Is er iemand die me daar mee kan helpen?
Beste wensenvoor deze pagina
Teade Sysling
6878 Lupine Way
Arvada, Colorado 80007
Teddutch@AOL.com
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 12:00:32 -0700
From: E Hamminga ehamming@oxford.net
Subject: The name Harkema
Ik zou graag weten waar een van mijn voorvaders', Jan Harkes Harkema,
plaats van geboorte is.Hij was winkelier in Kropswolde, Groningen,
trouwde daar een Jantje Eppes Hendriks Sloots op 23 Jan. 1808.Hij
stierf in Kropswolde op 18 Julie 1815. In de overlijdens acte wordt niet
vermeld waar hij geboren is. Kan zijn naam verbonden zijn met de friese
plaats, "Harkema"?Vermoedelijk geboren in het jaar 1780. Zijn
oudste dochter 's naam is Jantien Jans Harkema geb. in Kropswolde op 14
Nov. 1808.
With thanks, Evert Hamminga, 71 Denrich Ave, Tillsonburg, Ontario,
Canada, N4G 4X6.Ik zelf was geb. in de gem. Anlo, Dr.
Date: Sun, 06 Apr 1997 20:25:43 +0800
From:joopmul@dot.net.au
Subject: Groeten uit Sydney,
Hallo,
De Elfsteden tocht was een leuk evenment. Heb van dat enthusiasme
genoten.
Groeten uit Sydney.
school. Dit is niet mijn adres.
mijn adres:joopmul@dot.net.au
Mijn Homepage: http://www.dot.net.au/~joopmul
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 20:53:47 -0500
From: John DenBak jdenbak@freenet.npiec.on.ca
Hartstikke leuk om Friesland te bezoeken, terwijl gezeten te zijn in onze
Canadese kamer. Bedankt voor alle inlichtingen over uw provincie. Heb vele
goede herinneringen aan de stad Bergum. Als Amsterdamse jongen (11 jr) het
einde van de oorlog daar mee gemaakt. HARTELIJK GEGROET.
jdenbak@freenet.npiec.on.ca
John D. DenBak.|_________
2 Eva Road,| (|) "Let a smile
St. Catharines, ON || be your
L2M 3N2 (905) 935-6566 || |umbrella!"
jdenbak@freenet.npiec.on.ca| ~~
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997 21:06:18 -0800
From: Larry Harris willarry@gte.net
Subject: (no subject)
Many years ago I visited Friesland. I am interested in knowing a bit
more about the history of your province. I played golf at Loeswold*,
visited Staveren, Leeuwaarden*, Heereveen* and enjoyed everything except
your weather. If your weather ever changes (warmer) I'll be back.
* I hope the spelling is near enough.
Ian Scrimgeour
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997 18:53:23 -0800
From: Andy Vanderheide sietse@uniserve.com
Subject: Greetings
I live in Canada since 1974 have still family in the netherlands and
Friesland as well
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 21:01:57 -0500
From: Victor Isbrucker isbruck@knet.flemingc.on.ca
Dag!I would like to sign your guestbook on behalf of my mother-in-law
whose family originated in Friesland.Her name is Janneke Rinia and she
has brothers, still in Holland, named Tjeert and Jan Rinia.Her mother
is also living.Her name is K.A. Rinia and she lives in Aalstwaalre.
Janneke, now Jane Isbrucker, lives near Guelph, Ontario.She travelled
through Friesland last year and enjoyed seeing many old family sight sin
Maakum, etc.I too had the privelage of exploring Friesland in 1989 and
still carry with me the memories of the beautiful countryside.
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 97 21:54:42 -2400
From: Jack H Erdmann jherdman@excel.net
Subject: http://utopia.knoware.nl/users/fryslan/freescap/gastboek.htm
Hi!
I happened accross your web site while looking for information on the
Friesan horses. They are a very beautiful animal, and I have hopes of one
day owning one. If anyone can forward any information on them, I would
appreciate it.
Thanks
Jack H Erdmann
Cascade, WI USA
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 1997 11:52:28 +0100
From: CINDY WEST cwest@po-1.e-marshall.k12.ia.us
Organization: EAST MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Subject: We love Friesland!!!
We live in Iowa, close to a Dutch settlement town of Pella.I have
spent much time in Friesland, and my family also has visited many
times.I teach high school, and love to visit with other teachers who
may be living in Friesland, or have an interest in this area.I cook
Dutch food, loving every recipe I can find to try.While in Holland,
I lived in Offingaweir, near Sneek.Is anyone out there with an
e-mail address who would like to communicate? I am interested in any
and all areas of Friesland, it is in my heart...
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 14:59:17 -0600
From: Jan Battles ebattles@bga.com
Subject: GRIEK
I am researching my maiden name which is GRIEK.My ancestors immigrated
from the Netherlands around 1905.They came to Long Island, NY where
most worked as fishermen.If anyone can help me with the surname GRIEK,
I would like to hear from you.JAN
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 17:59:34 -0000
From: Robert Tims rob@tabithatwo.demon.co.uk
Subject: for the guestbook
I live in England,and rumour has it that my surname"TIMS",originates from
the Friesan Islands.As I'm trying to trace my familyhistory,I would be
pleased to hear any information via E-Mail toconfirm this.Strangely
enough I took a holiday on Texel a few years ago and felt very "at home".
Maybe this is why!!!
Rob Tims
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 19:32:10 -0800
From: gwbuter gwbuter@mail.netshop.net
Subject: for the guest book
Hi! My name is Gerry Buter!I live in Canada!My parents immagrated from
the Netherlands.Any other Buters send me a message at
gwbuter@mail.netshop.netmaybe you could be related to me!
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 15:04:48 -0800
From: Linda A. Leenstra leenstra@warwick.net
Organization: A Piece of Cake
Subject: looking for shop
Hi,
I don't know the name of a little shop in Bolsward that sells
freisian merchandise. Found it online then lost bookmarks. can you help
me find their URL? Thank you. Linda
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 15:21:12 -0500 (EST)
From: JULESIRIS@aol.com
Subject: For the guestbook
Hello!
My name is Julie Gosma Irish, and I would love to know if any of my Gosma
ancestors are still in Friesland.
My father's name was Albert Wendall Gosma, and he is a descendent of Albert
P. Gosma.
E-mail me with any information at julesiris@aol.com.
I am a freelance writer, age 39, blond, blue eyes, 5''7". My husband says I
look Dutch. I live in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.
I have two brothers, John and Jim Gosma, and a sister, Jane Gosma Reitz. We
only have two first cousins, Pam and Cline Gosma. My father's brother, John
Gosma, is deceased.
Any information would be wonderful.
Thanks.
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 14:40:49 -0500
From: Olde Dutch Carpentry olde@peterboro.net
Subject: LEYSTRA OR LEISTRA FAMILY
I'm looking for information on the Leystra or Leistra family.My name
is Joe Leystra, living in Pontypool, Ontario, Canada.My grandfather,
Joeke Leistra or Leystra (could have been changed with immigration
records) came to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada in 1948 with his wife, Meinke
(I think) and four children, daughters Klaska, Alley (?) and sons, Seids
and Jack or Jacob.They came from Rinsumageest, Freisland, address: 182
Kerkstraat.I am interested in my family history as far back as
possible.My email address has changed since my last message.If
anyone has information for me my new email address is
olde@peterboro.net and my home address is P.O. Box#21, Pontypool,
Ontario, Canada L0A 1K0.
Thankyou for this opportunity.Great page -- glad I found it.All
responses will be answered personally.Thankyou, Joe H. Leystra
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 1997 21:32:16 -0500 (EST)
From: JDGKT@aol.com
Subject: for the guestbook
Hello:
I'm Jeff Sypersma from Sioux City, IA.My grandfather was born in Friesland
in the late 1800's.He came to the United States as a young man before 1920.
All I know about him is that is was born in Friesland.I am interested in
finding relatives in that area.His name was Jan Jan Sijpersma. His
grandmother's name was Lijsbert Koornstra.
My email address is jdgkt@aol.com.Thanks ahead to any one who can help!
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 21:33:29 +0000
From: Clarissa Elzinga clarissaelzinga@mindspring.com
Subject: My first trip to Friesland
My wife and I are planning my families first trip back to Friesland
since my great-great grandfather left in 1867.He lived in Blija and this
will be a definite stop on our trip.
Since we have neaver been to Friesland, any advise that would make
the trip easier would be appreciated - espically where to stay and eat, what
to see and how to get around.
I can be reached at clarissaelzinga@mindspring.com
Thanks in advance.
David Elzinga
Atlant, GA
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 16:43:56 -0500 (EST)
From: Jantsje@aol.com
Subject: The Friesland Guest Book
Dear Mr. Maarten.
I'd like to sign on to the 'Guestbook' as a surprise for my wife.My name
is Lindemulder , which is really German from Linemoler with an umlaut, but my
wife's maiden name is Jantsje Elzinga, I don't think you could get any more
Frisian then that!I hope I have it right and that you are the primary
contact person.
Thank you: Nick Lindemulder.
we are at: jantsje@aol.com
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 1996 17:58:57 +0000
From: Birgit Woudstra connect@tip.nl
Organization: Connect
Subject: for the guestbook
Leuk die friese sites, alleen kan ik niet alles volgen (qua Friese
taal dan). Kan iemand mij misschien helpen aan het adres van de
fanclub van Piter Wilkens? Alvast bedankt.
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 22:52:02 -0600
From: garyb garyb@vbe.com
Subject: garyb@vbe.com
My name is Julie Buell.Maiden name was Schaalma.Looking for any
information on Theodore Kok.Son of Tunnes Kok.Theodore was my
great-great-grandfather.If you know any information please e-mail me
at garyb@vbe.com.Thanks.
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 13:37:52 +0100
From: Jan Posthuma Posthuma@globalknowledge.nl
Subject: GUESTBOOK
Hallo,
Ik ben Jan Posthuma uit Apeldoorn,
Wel aardig al die lui die even willen weten dat ze nog iets voor
Friesland voelen. Bij ons hebben ze een Fryske Krite : "Fier fan hus"
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 16:14:55 +0100
From: Christiaan van Oorschot chrisvo@worldonline.nl
Organization: mail.worldonline.nl Subject: Frysl+n
Een goed idee zo'n gastboek!
nu alleen nog onafhankelijk worden van
nederland.
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 1997 21:32:24 -0800
From: Pieter van der Meulen pieter.vdmeulen@sympatico.ca
Organization: Pieter van der Meulen & Ass
Subject: Guestbook
Although I no longer write as often as I used to I still read every
update on the guestbook religiously.Keep up the good work.This keeps
me in touch with home along with the regular phone calls to my family.
During the elfstedentocht I was fascinated by the webcam that was
situated on the south west corner of het zaailand (Wilhelmina Plein).
Many thanks.
Pieter van der Meulen
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 17:31:12 -0700
From: Jerry J Mulder jjmulder@agt.net
Subject: Hallo!
Wat een prachtige side! Ik ben Dicky, geboren in Sneek in 1937 op her
Schaapmartplein of te wel Peperstraat 10. Jansen was mijn meisjes naam,
van Kapper Jansen. Ik woon al bijna 40 jaar in Red Deer, Alberta,
Canada, en heb het hier prima naar mijn zin. Stuur mij een e-mail als je
mij kent. Ik ging vroeger naar de Jan van Nassau School en mijn harts
vriendin was, en is nog, Wia Meijer uit de Kruizebroederstraat 34. Wij
zullen samen elkaar in 1998 ontmoeten in Sneek, want Wia woont in North
Carolina, USA. Wat een feest zal dat worden!
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 20:07:38 -0800
From: Sicco Roorda sicco@post4.tele.dk
Organization: Privat
Subject: gastenboek friesland
Hoi, even kort vanuit Denemarken groeten aan alle Friezen
Sicco Roorda
--
sicco@post4.tele.dk
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 20:23:07 -0700
From: MARION VAN PEER mvanpeer@telusplanet.net
Subject: found your home page
My name is Audrey Senneker Keegstra.I was born in your beautiful town.
It was nice to see the name Harkema Opeinde on the Net.
My dad used to sell feed in Harkema Opeinde.
Have a nice day.
Audrey
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 23:25:14 -0800
From: K. Bylsma kbylsma@trytel.com
Subject: Salut
Salutations - tous les frisons partout dans le monde.Je suis un
expatri+ de la Friesland (je suis n+ - Oldeouwer) qui demeure au Qu+bec
depuis 25 ans.I also speak English and read and understand Frysk and
Dutch.
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 17:43:43 -0800
From: Rene J. Roos reneroos@interlog.com
Organization: InterLog Internet Services
Subject: (no subject)
Hi, my name is Rene Roos and currently live in one of the subburbs of
Toronto, Canada. I left Holland in 1979 and prior to that spend many
summer sailing in Friesland. I have fond memories of these times and
have seen the Skutsjesilen races on many occasions.
When checking the Internet for this subject I found this site and read
the information with great interest.
I look forward to review your site every day during this years race
season.
Keep up the good work and keep all the Dutchies in the rest of the world
informed about what's happening in Friesland.
P.S. Could you put more pictures of the races with your event info.
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 17:44:04 -0500
From: William Hatt whatt@home.com
Organization: @Home Network
Subject: de Koning
Need to contact cousin Eddie De Koning,who wrote to Paulena Roberts(Mrs
Owen Roberts) and Erma Fink(Mrs William Fink)who were living in St
Albans West Virginia,US in 1953.Problem:Eddie knows the real name of
Claud John "Roberts".Claud came to New York on the Zeeland from
Rotterdamj,leaving on the 26 th July and arriving in New York the 8
August.He said"1896"but was married in West Virginia that year.He also
applied in 1897 for US Citizenship,suggesting an arrival year of early
1890's.His birthdate is also unclear,he said 1876,1877,and 1878,but his
wife was born in 1868.He list a birthplace as Sexbierum,Almenum and
Barradeel.Morton Allen Directory,1890-1897 had no listing for a Zeeland
with this arrival date;Rotterdam said the Zeeland was not a
Holland-America Line ship.We have lost Eddie de Koning's address,but
have photos of his neighborhood,and of him(1947-1953-looks about 20).
HELP!Bill Hatt
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 97 16:24:00 CST
From: Ward Sue smward@pella.com
Subject: Freisland
Hi,
I am in Pella, Iowa and every year we have a Tulip Festival in the
spring. This year I am making costumes for my son and myself using the
patterns from Freisland. I have no pictures of how they usually look.
There was one costume in the historical village, but I am hoping to find
a place to look at some photos or sketches of people in these costumes
with their pretty hats.
The little boy clothing is a school boy attire, black pants and jacket
and a scarf.
The ladies dress is of a small floral print with a white apron and shawl.
Can you direct me to a place on the internet or where I can order some
book with these costumes shown?
Thanks,
smward@pella.com
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 00:47:43 -0500
From: Steve Beintema sgsfm@istar.ca
Subject: FRIESLAND GUEST BOOK
VERY INTERESTING SITE
STUMBLED UPON WHILE SEARCHING MY FAMILY ROOTS.
MY NAME IS STEVE BEINTEMA AND MY FATHER WAS BORN IN BLIJA IN 1919.
(FOKKE BEINTEMA). MY MOTHER WAS BORN IN FERWERD (PIETTJE
VANDERHEIDE).
THEY IMMEGRATED TO CANADA IN 1948. ALTHOUGH I WAS BORN HERE I
CAN SPEAK AND UNDERSTAN FRIESIAN, AND I HAVE BEEN THERE TWO
TIMES. IF ANY ONE CAN PROVIDE ME WITH ANY FAMILLY HISTORY FROM
EITHER THE BEINTEMA OR VANDERHEIDE SIDE I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.
ALSO AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY WIFE'S FAMILLY, BUIST
FROM KAMPEN AND BAKKER FROM MIDDENMEER. MY E MAIL ADDRESS
IS sgsfm@istar.ca
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 14:49:17 -0500
From: Olde Olde@cysys.com
Subject: LEYSTRA OR LEISTRA OR LYSTRA FAMILY FROM RINSUMAGEEST
We have enjoyed looking at all the email in your marvelous site.My
name is Joe Leystra. I live in Pontypool, Ontario, Canada.My father's
parents emmigrated to Sarnia, Ontario in 1948.He was born in
Rinsumgeest, Friesland. He lived at 182 Noorden Straatweg.My father's
name was Sieds Leystra.He had two sisters, Klaske and Aaltje and a
younger brother called Jack here (don't know what the Fries name is)
I would appreciate hearing from anyone with any information on my
family.I have found an old album filled with old postcards from the
Netherlands addressed to my father's family.
My email address is olde@cysys.com and I'm looking forward to hearing
from anyone with any information for me.
Joe H. Leystra
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 15:47:27 +1100 (EST)
From: zan reptilia@ozemail.com.au
Subject: Ancestors
Anyone with information on the VAN DER VEEN Family.
My great grand father was a VAN DER VEEN, his father James Fisher
VAN DER VEEN was from Friesland and moved to Victoria in Australia
in the 1860's.
Information on VAN DER VEEN ancestry in Friesland would be wonderful.
Zan
email- reptilia@ozemail.com.au
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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 1997 09:01:43 -0500
From: Tacoma's tacoma@easynet.on.ca
Subject: for the guestbook!
My name is Tet Tacoma.(vroeger Tetty Doornbos) Ik heb eerder geprobeert om
in het gastenboek te schrijven maar vond het niet terug. However, Jenny
DeBakker heeft me daarna een emailtje gestuurd en nu wil ik graag terug
schrijven. Het address tebakke@eagle.wbn.ca schijnt iets fout mee te zijn.
Kun je me het juiste address laten weten, Jenny?.
Voor het geval mijn eerste intro in het gastenboek niet is overgekomen: ik
ben geboren en getogen in Dokkum en ben in m'n eentje in 1973 naar Canada
geemigreert. Mijn vader was Meene Doornbos en mijn moeder is Corrie
Holwerda. Ben hier in 1976 met Jack Tacoma getrouwd(z'n vader was Tjitte
Tacoma,van Tzum en zijn moeder is Saakje VanderLei, van Oosternijkerk zijn
naar Canada gegaan in 1951-1952) Ik woon in Guelph, Ont., met mijn man en
onze 3 teenagers. Ons email address istacoma@easynet.on.ca
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 15:14:51 +0100
From: Sjoerd Hoogenkamp sjoerdh@mus.ahk.nl
Subject: hoogenkamp
Kom oorspronkelijk uit Oosterwolde, maar woon alweer enige jaren in
Amsterdam.
Ben bezig met een stamboom en zoek informatie over Arent hoogenkamp,
geboren in 1838 of 1839 te Doldersum en later wonende tussen Doldersum
en Boyl.
Hij werd Arent Snel genoemd en is naar de gevangenis in Leeuwarden gebracht.
Waarom en wanneer is mij niet bekend.
Er schijnt bij Boijl nog een huis te staan met de naam Snellershutte o.i.d.
Wie kan mij verder helpen ?
sjoho
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 12:50:32 +0000
From: boxcar@iinet.net.au
Subject: friesland's flag?
This site is a wonderful resource, especially for people who don't
speak Dutch or Frisian.
I'm an Australian journalist who writes a newspaper column on flags. I
would like to write one on the flag of Friesland, but so far I haven't
been able to find much information! Is there anyone who can help?
What I have managed to discover is that the 'hearts' on the flag are
really water-lilies, and that they symbolise the 7 medieval regions of
Friesland. The flag was first flown in 1897.
So - why are there water-lilies on the flag? Why were the colours of
red, white and blue chosen? Did a particular person design the flag.
Why was the design itself chosen, and what does it mean? Where was it
first flown? Anything else I should also know?
Anyone who can help will have my eternal thanks. I can send a copy of
the column to anyone who's interested when it's published (which
should be around the end of June).
Yours sincerely,
David Cohen
PS: I never knew Rutger Hauer was from Friesland. Was he the best
thing in Blade Runner or what!!!
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 00:53:57 -0500 (EST)
From: Postmafarm@aol.com
Subject: guestbook
wat in bjusterbaarlik mooie "homepage".
wij hawe no twa ier in canada wenne en it voldocht oe sa skoan
mar om dan wer eefkes wat fries te lezen docht je liekwols wol wer wat
de groetnis fan in geemigreerde bargeboer mei syn familie
sid en aly Postma
Breton alberta
Date: Sun, 09 Mar 1997 08:12:20 +0100
From: Ton Molenaar AJL.Molenaar@net.HCC.nl
Subject: guestbook
ziet er goed uit ga zo door
Date: Sat, 08 Mar 1997 20:42:26 -0800
From: Klaas Rienks krienks@junction.net
Organization: Mr Klaas'Workshop
Subject: Former Frieslander1948
Just thought Id like to say hello
I lived in Firtgum .Whent to School in Tumarum ? Left Friesland in 1948
Father's name Goitzen Rienks now in Saskatewan Canada.
Klaas Rienks.
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 1997 22:18:26 -0500 (EST)
From: THYMVANO@aol.com
Subject: always reading the reactions
Hello,
Still in the USA. Can not wait much longer to move back to NL-FR. But your
goverment (formerly mine) is screwing up the rules. Let's tell these guys to
get their act together. There are a lot of former Dutch people, who want to
retire back to NL-FRS.
And i am am a former founder of D'66
\\\\\thymen
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 1997 17:05:23 -0800
From: Henrietta Mulder mulhen@oxford.net
Subject: friesian guestboook
looking through computer and found this page very interesting i was born
in haskerhorne and live in canada i still speak fries
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 1997 21:41:26 -0600
From: Kelly Greenaway kellyg@escape.ca
Subject: Friesland
I "hit" your site today in searching some family history.I was looking
for a town or village (?) called Tzummarum, Frieseland which existed in
1927 when my grandfather emigrated to Canada.Unfortunately no reference
to this town was made in your history, I will keep looking though and I
have bookmarked your site for future reference.Good job.I Like It.
We continue to carry on my grandfather's carpentry skills by marketing
windmills made from wood.
Date:
From:kgreenaway@msn.com
or alternate:kellyg@escape.ca
Have a nice day!
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 1997 16:19:38 +0100
From: ida rouwenhorst vu@euronet.nl
Organization: VormUnie/WebUnie
Subject: tabak en rokersbenodigdheden
inmiddels al 20 jaar aktief als tabakker en uitgebreid gespecialiseerd
houd ik my aanbevolen voor alle genieters over de gehele aardbol
misschien wel tot moan
tabakspecialist ton rouwenhorst frankenstraat 118 maastricht
043-3621144
--
Ton Rouwenhorst
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 19:55:13 -0500 (EST)
From: NelsJacobs@aol.com
Subject: Van Popta
My 4th ggf was Wypke Eiberts VAN POPTA, b. abt 1765 in Kimswerd, d.
August 10 1834 in Arum. His father was Eybert Wypkes VAN POPTA --
no other information.
Does anyone have more information on the VAN POPTA surname?
Also, I have seen a reference to a Popta slot (castle) in Marsum. Is there a
connection with the VAN POPTA name?
NelsJacobs@aol.com
Researching ARENDS, ARENS, BIJLSMA, CORNELIS, DE JONG, DIJKSTRA,
DOEDES, EEDES, ERINGA, FOKKEMA, FREERKS, GABES, GERRYTS,
HARDENBERG, HENDRIKS, HOLKEBOER, JACOBS, JANS, JANTJES,
JOCHUMS, KORNELIS, MUDSTRA, NIJDAM, OEPKES, POSMA, RIENS,
RINNERTS, SIMONS, SIPKES, STRIKWERDA, TIMMER, VAN GORCUM,
VELDHUIS, WERKMAN, WIEBES, WILLEMS, WYTZES, ZIJLSTRA
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 1997 00:03:49 -0800
From: 106704.2762@compuserve.com
Subject: 11 steden tocht 97
Te laat starten om ver te komen, maar zelfs achteraan schaatsen voelde ik
me een held dank je wel Friezen
Caroline
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 19:53:31 -0500
From: mcdonnix@pcix.com
Subject: Aruba Vacation
On a recent visit to Aruba, I purchase a can of milk for my coffee that
had a pretty blue and white flag on it. Was this the Frisian flag?
If so, would you please tell be a little about the people of Frisian and
this flag.Thanking you in advance for any information you can give on this
unusual request.
Janet McDonald
Plymouth, MA
USA
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 14:54:39 -0600
From: Anita Vankranenburg anita@our-town.com
Subject: ja, nog een fries!
Groeten uit Stephenville Texas. Wij wonen hier nu bijna drie jaar en net
als vele geemigreerde Friezen missen we Friesland best wel!
Anita Van Kranenburg-Lootsma.
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 04:53:32 -0800
From: peter de bever pdbever@multiweb.net
Subject: stabij
wij willen een stabijtje kopen,waar moet je dan zijn en waar moetje
opletten.
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 97 00:13:46 -1000
From: Marcel van Grinsven marcelvanqld@peg.apc.org
Subject: Guestbook
Ik dacht ik zal maar even gedag zeggen.My familie is in 1975 naar
Australia gekomen.Ik was 12 yaar oud en mijn Nederlands is niet het
beste maar als alles goed gaat dan zal je diet well kunnen lezen.
Ik ben in Sneek geboren en ik zouw wel ens willen weten of der nog
iemand in Sneek is die me nog weet van school.
Groetjes
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 1997 22:19:04 -0800
From: James D Craig James_d_craig@xl.ca
Eerst ALLES lezen, en dan ALLES printen voor us Heit(80)! Wat een mooie
site! 108 Paginas geprint, en nu zie ik dat ik 1995 nog niet heb!Zyn er
nog een paar oude mensjes die Heit en Mem noch kennen?WILLEM BROUWER en
GRETA VAN DE POL?Heit van de Mieren en Twyzel.Mem van Drogeham.
Willem een zoon van HIELKE BROUWER en GELSKE DE BOER(Ameland)
Wy zyn naar Canada vertrokken in l957 op the "Grote Beer".Heit en Mem zitten
in Ontario,Canada, en ik ben in British Columbia. Elke week kom ik op deze
site terug .Je krygt er maar niet genoeg van al dat Friese praat! Ik kan
geen Fries schryven, maar heel goed lezen en verstaan.Tot Ziens, van
DINI.
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 21:12:03 -0500
From: Walter Sliney rayming@worldnet.att.net
Organization: BUSA
Subject: Veenwouden Merlot Private Cellars 1993
I would appreciate any info. on the above mentioned wine.
I had this Merlot and thought it was remarkable.
Please respond ASAP.
Thanks,
Walter
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 17:14:36 -0800
From: Menno Jorritsma msj@halcyon.com
Subject: guestbook
Hello, my name is Menno Jorritsma. I was born in Quatre-Bras. My wife
and I immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1950.I I am an emeritated "dominee"
and we are now living in Everett, inthe state of Washington.
I think the Friesland Guest Book is a terrific idea!! My wife does not
think it is, because she tells me that now she will see even less of me,
being at the computer. (but then..she is from Drente) I say:once a
frisian, always a frisian.(Het trekt altijd !!)
Keep up the good work!!
M.S.Jorritsma e-mail address: msj@halcyon.com
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:11:59 -0500
From: DukeofURL@webtv.net Rick Robey
Subject: great page LABAN DEFRIESE
Rick Robey
DukeofURL@webtv.com
ceo@crystalpt.com
webmaster@crystalpt.com
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 1997 21:19:20 -0600
From: Patsy Luke patsyl@netdoor.com
Subject: For the Guestbook
I am very pleased to find the Friesland pages. My mother's people came
from Friesland to New Amsterdam in 1659. It is exciting to me to read
the information on Friesland. Thank You.
Patsy Luke-Jackson, Mississippi USA
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 97 23:55:58 -0800
From: Eric Fries friesev@worldnet.att.net
Subject: (no subject)
I've enjoyed the information on Friesland very much.I'm wondering if
there are people in Friesland with Fries as their surname, like mine.I
do know that my Fries ancestors came to America in the late 1800's but
don't know where specifically they came from.
I would be interested in hearing from other persons with Fries as their
surmname.Also those with vanBuskirk as their surname as this is my
middle name and was my mother's mother's surname.
Best wishes to all!
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 1997 23:16:20 +0000
From: Walters Family waltersj@erols.com
Subject: Freisland Guestbook
Hello.My name is Jim Walters from Washington DC.My Grandmother was
born in Freisland in 1890 in a small town called Poppengavir (my
spelling may be wrong).It is near Sneek.I hope to visit the area
this summer to see the house she was born in (it is a pub now, but was a
bakery then).
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 1997 19:39:59 +0100
From: peter mlbretep@cybercomm.nl
Organization: cybercomm
Subject: guestbook
Hierbij ondertype ik ook het "gastenboek". Geinig zo iets, en waar weg
ze allemaal reageren! Frysland is toch wel populair. Ik ben best trots
er 1 te zijn die er woont.(ook al ben ik maar een zogeheten inport
fries) Groetjes!!!
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 14:10:44 -0500 (EST)
From: RWheat9307@aol.com
Subject: Demeulemeester, Neirynck, and Van Hecke
I am researching the above surnames from Aeltre, Belgium.Anyone with info
can email me at RWheat9307@aol.com. Thanks, TAMI
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 09:31:25 -0800
From: Cathy Heumann cathy@heumann.com
Subject: hinderloopen crafts/art
My name is Cathy Heumann. Both my grandparents came from Leewaurden (sp?).
My grandmothers maiden name was Uffelie and My grandfather's name was
Vellenga. I have just recently inherited many pieces of friesan
craftwork/art that my Oma always referred to as Hinderloopen. I have three
Friesan books that include pictures and some information on these wooden
painted items (dark maroon or redish backround with flowers, fresian
costumes etc. )but I dont read or speak friesan. I would like to learn more
about the hinderloper region and its artwork. Do you have any suggestions
for me? In English? I would like to understand the heritage of the pewter,
silver, delft/blue and white pottery, and the beautifully painted wood
items that my sisters and brothers, and I have inherited (7 children !!).
Thank you in advance for your help,
Cathy Heumann
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 10:30:39 -0800
From: Carl Reitsma C.J.REITSMA@worldnet.att.net
Subject: fries guestbook
I am Rev. Carl J. Reitsma in Lombard, IL, U.S.A
As you can notice, this is my first try on the net.
e-mail: C.J. Reitsma@worldnet.att.net
Love to hear from any of you with Friesian roots.
Mine are in Berlikum. understand no Fries, but Dutch just fine.
Cordially,C.J.R,.
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 22:22:45 +0100
From: Hans J.Siemensma jphsiem@worldaccess.nl
Subject: the frysk guestbook
Because my grandfather was born in friesland (blauwhuis) I'm very
interested in friesland, because it is my roots! Any info on other
people with the name Siemensma is very welcome.
Regards and success with the guestbook.
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 19:40:14 GMT
From: Kuno Woudt Remie.Woudt@tip.nl
Organization: Thaumaturge
Subject: FOR GUESTBOOK
We're looking for relatives of Mattheus de Vreeze. His aunt Trijntje
de Vreeze, uncle Hendricus Hermanus Woudberg and their daughter Regina
Johanna Woudberg (born Friesland, The Netherlands 1914) left the
Netherlands around 1915 and settled somewhere in North America. Maybe
Trijntje and Hendricus got more children in America. Is there anyone
who knows some people called Woudberg, if so, please contact:
H. Woudt-Westra
De Sluis 9
8501 BW Joure
The Netherlands
Remie.Woudt@tip.nl
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 10:26:23 -0800
From: Joseph David Geurkink geurkin@okstate.edu
Organization: Oklahoma State University
Subject: guestbook
I just found this site while searching the Web for Geurkinks.
Sincereley
Joseph David Geurkink
Oklahoma State University
geurkin@okstate.edu
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 19:51:44 -0800
From: Ralph J. Turner arty00@brigadoon.com
Organization: Rock Creek Experiment
Subject: Out of the muck
Out of the muck of time I am trying to return to Friesland for a visit.
Part of me owned a windmill near Minnertsga.I bought a house in
Oosterbeirum by sold it at a loss in 1655.It was not the last time I
would do this.I sold a house in Tucson, Arizona in 1966 at a loss and
in Syracuse, New York, in 1970 also at a loss.A better story would be
the places I sold at a gain, which also happened.I was arrested the
first time on 8 Oct 1656 and fined for permitting a Roman Catholic
priest into my house to baptise my child Hendrick.I learned my lesson
and have never done this since (342 years) but I do let my Catholic
friends come to my house and break bread here... So I left Friesland,
sailed from Harlingen on 'De Trouw for New Amsterdam and arrived there
on 12 Feb 1659.You can see this will be a long story. Well things went
better in the muck of Manhattan and I settled in Vlissingen (now
miscalled Flushing Long Island. I had what the historians call an Inn,
but it really would be called a shack today and I bought a mill on Long
Island in the Frisian manner.Later I kind of retired to Bergen in New
Jersey.I accumulated some land, (423 acres) and built a stone
farmhouse, which wasn't a shack, but it became a garage, so you can
imagine the scale (small)which stood for a few hundred years.I was
arrested another time in 1686 by the Bergen Sheriff for refusing to obey
the King's authority, but in that I was simply a few years ahead of my
time.My wife Sitske Dirksda was born abt 1630 in Harlingen.We
married in 1652 before we left for America.My father was Jacob Epkes
te Bonta. He died abt 4 May 1656.I hope that I too can die about some
specific day but not on any specific one.My mother was Reytske Sickedr
who died before my father did. My grandfather was Epke Luuesz born about
1569 and he died abt 1630.My grandmother was Sil Cornelisda who died
before 1 May 1650.Thats about all I can remember about my Frieslad
family and I wish I someone could help me recall more.But I notice
that all of the other messages are from people who left Friesland only a
couple of weeks ago.Maybe none of the old folks are around who can
remember the good old days.But if there are some who know my relatives
I would sure like to talk with them.I will try to get a Frisian
dictionary to help me understand what they will say because I haven't
used the language for about 400 years.
Yours,
Ralph Turner
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 11:34:25 -0800
From: Hein Ruiter hnkb27@pi.net
Organization: Planet Internet
Subject: Gastenboek.
Mijn naam is Hein Ruiter.
Ik ben in 1952 uit Friesland vertrokken naar Zeeuws Vlaanderen. Momenteel
woon ik in Hoorn, en ben dus weer aardig op de terugweg. Mijn jeugd
bracht ik door in Franeker. Deze stad ligt me nog altijd na aan het hart,
evenals de Friese taal. Daarom koop ik elk jaar de friese skrieuwers
kalender en een fries boek. Daarom voel ik me altijd nog sterk verbonden
met onze goeie ouwe provincie.
Ik wens jullie veel geluk met deze mooie homepage.
Groeten van Hein Ruiter.
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 21:07:38 -0500
From: Jeff/Gail jeffgail@sentex.net
Subject: fellow frisians
Hoi.
My name is Gail Hoekstra.I live here in Canada.My parents were born
in Friesland in Ouedega.I am interested in learning more about my
heritage.
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 16:52:56 -0600
From: Curtis Roorda carolynljtx@computron.net
Found your guestbook while looking for Roorda's on the Internet.Have
visited Freisland one time to see where my ancestors came from
(Rinsemageest, Tzummarum).Visited Popta Slot at Marsum.Saw a Roorda
name and coat of arms along 5 other names and coats of arms over the gate
house over the moat.Does anyone know what the significance of these names
are?
Curt & Carolyn Roorda
carolynljtx@Computron.net
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 23:35:21 -0800
From: hilde.doherty hilde.doherty@snet.net
Organization: PHH Relocation
Subject: Ancestral Search
Hello from Wilton, Connecticut, USA.I visited Friesland in 1995 and I
still talk about it. What a lovely place!I plan to visit again soon.
In the meantime, I am starting a genealogy of our family.If anyone
knows anything about our family, I would appreciate hearing from you.
My mother is Aukje Hillegonde Hoogeveen
Grandfather ---?--- Hoogeveen
Grandmother Hillegonde Feenstra
Great GrandfaterHijlke (Hielke, Hylke,?) Hoogeveen, teacher, actor in
Friesland.
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help.
Hilde Doherty (nee Dorenbosch)
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:09:42 -0800
From: H Van Brederode van.brederode@sympatico.ca
Organization: X
Subject: For the Guestbook
Ik ben geboren Rinske VanderVeen in Franeker tijdens de oorlog jaren.
De familie emigrirde(where is my spell check) naar Ontario Canada in
1951 en we wonnen nu in Barrie, Ont. Myn school jaren waren voor het
meest in Canada daarom schrijf het mooilijk in het Nederlands.Leessen
& spreken gaan beter.Fries, spreeken we nog met mijn ouders en leesen
gaat ook wel, maar schrijven is hoopeloos. Ik ben geintereseerd in en
op zoek naar voor ouders. 1/ Jacob Jans Kobes en zijn vrouw Froukje
Bjintses Wijbenga (Swaagwestereinde)geboren rond 1835 en later wonende
in Driesum. 2/ Andries Peiter Devries en zijn vrouw Leelke Tabe Tjeerds
Annema(Dantumadeel, Akkerwoude) ook van Driesum en Leelke's ouders Tabe
Tjeerds Annema(Akkerwoude) en vrouw Rinske Johannes VanderWoudegeboren
rond 1780.Aals er iemand is die meer van deze families weet (Kobes,
Wijbenga, Devries, Annema, VanderWoude) zou ik het op prijs stellen aals
u mij en e-mail stuurd.
p.s. Wat en luek idie dit guestbook.
Goeje....Rinske VanBrederode
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 17:18:32 +0000
From: von Bandemer zeichenbuero.Bandemer@t-online.de
Subject: guestbook
I'm Peter from Germany. Such effective guestbooks can only be organized
by Dutch. Congratulations
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 97 14:14:57 -800
From: John Vander Meulen supra@meramer.com
Subject: signing the guestbook
Hello - My name is John Vander Meulen and I was born in the
"gemeente Dantumadeel"in Friesland in 1946 and presently live
near Peterborough, Ontario Canada.I travel to Friesland frequently,
visit relatives in the area, enjoy bicycling and studying the
history of the old churches and other historic buildings. I
would like to communicate with anyone in the Damwoude/Driesum/
Wouterswoude/Dokkum area or anyone interested in communicating
by email. I speak the Fries language well and can also communicate
in French and German.The guestbook is a great idea and brings
us all a little "closer to the Fatherland".
Email address is supra@meramer.com
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 13:22:34 -0500
From: Andy Terpstra terpstra@MNSi.Net
Subject: Friesland Guestbook
Dear Maarten Millaard. My name is Andy Terpstra some time ago I put a
message in the guest book and I used the e:mail address
terpstra@ciaccess.com. I now have a new e:mail address . It is now
terpstra@mnsi.net. Could you please change it. Thank you Andy Terpstra
Blenheim On. Canada.
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 00:00:20 -0500
From: Charles E. Friese rfriese@redrose.net
Subject: Friese Geneology
Was delighted to see your web page.My father and I have been
researching our family history for approximately 15 years.We now know
that our ancestors came over on the ship Thistle in 1738.The ships
passenger list has Michael, Simons and Johans arriving in Philadelphia
in 1738 from the Northern Palentines from the town of Rossbach Germany.
If someone could point us in the right direction to find out more about
our ancestors it would be greatly appreciate. By the way, our name was
spelled Friess on the ships list.My E-Mail address is
rfriese@redrose.net
regards,
Rick Friese
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 15:13:01 -0800
From: Ken Tuininga ken_tuininga@bc.sympatico.ca
Subject: Guest book
Ken Tuininga -- father born in Leuwarden [or near there] Are there any
Tuininga's in Friesland [Holland] I may be related to? Grandfather's name
was Klaas Tuininga.
Date: Thu, 06 Feb 1997 19:28:02 -0800
From: John Haanstra jhaanstra@maple.ca
Organization: Maple Reinders Group
Subject: for the guestbook
My name is Sarah Haanstra and I live in Canada.I'm planning to visit
Fryslan for 6 month's starting March '97 and I will be staying with my
family in Garyp.
I like to have an opportunity to work while I'm there and have obtained
my Dutch citizenship, which allows me to work without restriction. I
don't speak Dutch or Frisian, but I'm fluent in English and French and a
quick learner.
I completed my High School education recently and plan to start
University this coming September.My area of studywill be child
psychology. For this reason working with chidren in some capacity, would
be of interest to me.I have experience as a waitress and a store clerk
as well.
Responses to this request would be greatly appreciated.My E-Mail
address is jhaanstra@maple.ca
PS: I read the guestbook entries with great interest. An excellent idea
to get people of common heritage to communicate with each other.
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1997 22:49:43 -0800
From: gabrielle forman gallop@pacbell.net
Subject: wanting more info on friesian horses
My name is gabrielle and i am inquiring about friesian horses. There is
limited info in california (u.s.a.). I was wanting any one that knew of
any way of attaining more info to give me an email at gallop@pacbell.net.
Thankyou
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1997 22:39:44 +0100
From: "J.Hoogwoud" j.hoogwoud@pi.net
Subject: for the guestbook
Al surfend hier terecht gekomen.Leuke site! Ik maak van de gelegenheid
gebruik om te vertellen dat ik boeken te koop heb(uit eigen verzameling)
o.a. Ned.Indie,literatuur, waddeneilanden,boeken over WEST-Friesland,
luchtvaart, marine, oude kinder-jeugdboeken, enz.
Schroom niet en vraag per email of ik wat voor u heb.
email: j.hoogwoud@pi.net
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 1997 12:47:52 +0000 (GMT)
From: Anke Rivers anker@sco.COM
Subject: Guestbook entry
Hello,
I have just found the Guestbook Page on the Internet and was most
impresed.
I have been living near London for the last 30 years, but come from
Niebuell in Nordfriesland.I should love to hear from anyone from
that area.
I do understand friesisch and also speak a few words, I find I can
just about follow the written language.
Anke Rivers (maiden name Jansen)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 02:50:46 -0500 (EST)
From: PSPirate@aol.com
Subject: Info Request on Town of IDZARD, FRIESLAND or Surname IDZARDI
Hi,
I am writing to see if anyone has information on the town of Idzard or
Surname Idzardi.
I am starting some research on my father's side of the family tree.My
grandfather was born around 1904 in Banjar (not sure which one) Indonesia
and my father was born in 1937 in Djakarta, Indonesia.
I would like to eventually find the Frisian link by doing some research in
Friesland, since the name appears to be Frisian.From what I heard, the
name may have a tree for a coat of arms, according to some information
provided by the town of Solvang, California, USA but was listed as Idzarda.
I would like to find out if Idzarda was changed to Idzardi or Idzardi to Idzarda,
or if they are different names.
I would also like to learn anything about the town of Idzard - its culture,
history, location, people, addresses or email.
I live in Tacoma, Washington, USA and would enjoy corresponding with anyone
who would be interested.
Vivian (Idzardi) Grob
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 1997 08:16:35 -0800
From: John Miles milesj@destiny.esd105.wednet.edu
Subject: Checking it out
Eric Geary
Yakima, Washington
150 Cedar Hill Dr.
98908
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 1997 20:30:16 +0100 (MET)
From: Ko.Vuurpijl@net.HCC.nl J.W.Vuurpijl
Subject: Guestbook.
Beter laat dan nooit.
Reactie van bezoekers 15e Elfstedentocht uit Sassenheim.
Samen met mijn dochter FABIENNE (24 jaar) en de rugby-vereniging "De
bassets" uit Sassenheim (vlak bij Leiden) bezochten wij de nacht van
Leeuwarden, de start van de wedstrijdrijders, de doorkomst van het eerste
groep wedstrijdrijders bij het beroemde bruggetje in Franeker, de aankomst
op de Bonke in Leeuwarden en 's middags de passage van toerrijders in hartje
Harlingen (bij de drie bruggen).
Wat een overweldigend feest en een fantastische sfeer.
Zelfs de politie feestte mee!
Bedankt voor deze onvergetelijke nacht en dag.
Elf steden bestuur; bedankt voor al jullie inspanningen.
Ook bedank ik graag de onbekende man, die mij (M.S.-patient) tijdens de
nacht van Leeuwarden spontaan zijn licht-grijze trui met ingebreide
11-stedenroute cadeau gaf. (Feesttent vlakbij de Waag). Fantastisch!
Als niet-rijdend-lid was dit mijn kruisje!
Wat een prachtig, vlak landschap, wel goed koud, en wat een gezonde
koeienstrontlucht in de vertrekhal (de Evenementenhal, Leeuwarden).
En overal vriendelijke mensen.
De volgende keer hopen wij weer te mogen komen.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Jacques Vuurpijl.
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 22:37:37 -0800
From: Duffie Caroline cookrnch@primenet.com
Subject: for the Friesland guestbook
Greetings.My name is Duffie Westheimer, and I live in Flagstaff,
Arizona, USA.I just returned from an "ice holiday," or ice tour in
Friesland.When I heard that there was sufficient ice for the
Elfstedentocht, I was on my way!I am named for my grandmother, who was
named for...and so on.Our original "Duffie," or Duifje we believe, had
the surname: Workum, so we believe she came to the USA from there
without a surname.From reading the guestbook, this seems to be a
fairly common phenomenon.Does anyone out there know anything about
Jewish people who lived in Friesland in the 1800s, and specifically in
Workum?While there earlier in the month we were directed to a small
Jewish cemetary in Workum, but no one seemed to know much about it or
the community that once lived there.IF you have any information please
contact me at: 720 West AspenFlagstaff, AZ 86001
or
e-mail: cookrnch@primenet.com.
THANKS SO MUCH.THIS SITE IS REALLY GREAT!
And congratulation on another Elfstedentocht, Friesland!
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 22:28:22 -0600
From: The Ray Ohana therays@softdisk.com
Subject: For the Guestbook
This message is a response for Michelle DeBoer in Alexandria, LA.Your
e-mail address is not working for me.I have tried to send you a message;
it comes back undeliverable from the postmaster.I have some information
for you re:Dutch surnames.Please contact me at therays@softdisk.com.
Carey Tolsma Ray
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 97 23:33:14 -0800
From: peter tiersma ptiersma@worldnet.att.net
Subject: for the guestbook
This is a very nice website!How exactly I landed here is still a
mystery to me, but that's part of the fun of "surfing" the web.
Are there any other Frisian speakers in Santa Barbara area?We do have
a speaker of the type of Frisian spoken on the island of Sylt in
Germany--he is an American, Steven Lasswell--who has learned to speak the
language and is writing his dissertation on it at the University of
California in Santa Barbara (I happen to be on his dissertation
committee).But it is quite different from the Frisian that we speak in
the Dutch province of Fryslan.
Those who are interested in genealogy, which seems to be quite a few,
can make a fair amount of progress if you ever have the opportunity to
visit the Provincial Archives in Ljouwert/Leeuwarden.If you know the
name and birthplace of an ancestor, you should be able to trace it back
until around 1810.Before then, records were kept in the churches
(births, marriages, etc.)--they are much more difficult to read and often
are not available or have been lost.
Groetenis,Peter Tiersma
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 11:46:10 -0800
From: Sharon P. Mooney sharon_mooney@shellus.com
Organization: Shell Chemical Company
Subject: HELLO FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS-USA
We are fortunate here to have an employee who was able to inform share
your event with us.Thanks for all the wonderful information.We really
enjoyed reading about the race and its participants.
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 10:49:10 -0500
From: George Heerema gheerema@remc7.k12.mi.us
Subject: greetings from USA
Greetings from Zeeland Christian School, Zeeland Michigan, USA. I travel
to the Netherlands every year,and hope again to stay in Koudam. It is a
lovely small town. I am Fries background.My grandparents came from
Sondal, Sneek, Tirns, and St Annaporochia(spelling?) George Heerema
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 97 04:42:00 GMT
From: k.van-dellen@genie.com
Subject: Guestbook
If you got a big mess from me, I'm sorry. I didn't know how to use
your message editor. I would like to post the following message in
the guestbook.
I find that both of my maternal grandparents, Eelke Jans Terpstra and
Janke Lieuwes van der Veen were from Ferwerd. (Astronaut Shannon
Lucid, my third cousin, is also descended from Ferwerd van der
Veens.) A Mr. Douwe Kingma there has been very helpful to me, and we
have exchanged genealogical information. I would like to find someone
in Ferwerd who has e-mail, and might be willing to assist us in our
communications.
Ken Van Dellen
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 16:39:30 +0000
From: Charlie Harvey charlie@mailserv.hnrh.ednet.ns.ca
Subject: CANADIAN SEEKING LOST LOVE
My father was in the Second World War. After the war, he was stationed
in Delfzijl for a few months. Durring this time, he met a woman, about
18 years old. My father was very old when I was born, and I know very
little about him at this age, except for the stories he has told me.
I know that the woman's name was --MARYKA VAN HETTEMA-- she lived in
---BOLSWARD-- at that time. My father's name is --BASIL WHITE--. We are
NOVA SCOTIAN , CANADIAN.
Please if anyone in the world can help me find this woman or her family,
I would appreciate it so much, so very much. If any one even knows how
to contact people in this manner, I would be very happy.
My name is Charlie Harvey, RR#2 Kennetcook, Nova Scotia Canada B0N 1P0.
Please HELP. Love from Canada.
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 15:26:05 -0800
From: D.E.H. de Boer DDEBOER@let.rug.nl
Organization: Faculteit der Letteren, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, NL
Subject: foto's aankomst bonkevaart
ik ben op 4 januari omstreeks 20.00 uur aangekomen op de Bonkevaart,
waarbij ik de baret en bef behorende bij mij toga als hoogleraar
middeleeuwse geschiedenis in Groningen droeg, en voorlas uit mijn
oratie. Dit was omdat ik in mijn oratie over de Elstedentocht gesproken
had. Heeft iemand daarvan een foto gemaakt????? Ik zal zeer dankbaar
zijn voor een afdruk.
Dick de boer: ddeboer@let.rug.nl
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 17:28:58 +0100
From: Peter mslitho@noord.bart.nl
Organization: mslitho
Subject: friese...
friese meren, friese kaas, friese paarden, friese deernes, friese
tradities, friese landschappen...
maar ook:FRIESE LITHOGRAFIE
ook aktiefop internet: http://www.mslitho.com
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 18:26:48 -0800
From: ANDREW WOUDSTRA frisian@planeteer.com
Subject: (no subject)
We used to live in IJLST until I was 9 years old (1951) but don't
remember much. Any news from there, how about some .wav files in fries so
I can hear the memme taal again!
A. Woudstra, Barrie Canada
e-mail frisian@planeteer.com
Date: Sun, 22 Dec 96 01:37:37 UT
From: Edward EdSpros@msn.com
Subject: looking for Frisians
Hi.
I am greatly interested in Frisian language and culture and am looking for
Frisians (North or West) to correspond with.One day I am hoping to write
a dictionary from one of the North Frisian dialects > English.It would be
nice to hear from any of you!
Edward Sproston,
England
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 11:09:50 -0500 (EST)
From: VELOWAX@aol.com
Subject: No Subject
Ik kon niet in Uw gastenboek komen, maar ik wou graag proberen uit te
vinden of iemand in Friesland iets weet van de familienaam LIEUWMA
Allemaal een zeer voorspoedig en gelukkig 1997 gewenst.
A.Lieuwma
65 Bartlett Drive
Madison,Ct.06443
USA
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 19:32:29 -0800
From: Lawrence DeBert ldebert@ilinks.net
Organization: Stront & Strafis
Subject: Balt/DeBert/Plekker/RosierFamily Tree
My name is Lawrence DeBert,usually called Larry.I am currently living
in Atlanta, Georgia.
All of my grandparents came from the Netherlands. I have an extensive
family tree for my father's mother, Ketherine Balt of Saint Anne's Parish
Friesland,born 01/06/1870. Ican track the Balt side of the family
back to about 1715. The one reason that I am writing is that my father
and 4 of his 5 sisters were all born with the same birth defects.They
were born with a cleft palate and hare lip. I believe the problem could
have been genetic,but the problem has not reappeared.My greatgrand
parents were Sutze Balt (Born 1831) and Elizabeth Boehkout (1840) from
Leewarden.
I am also trying to find any information about Jacob DeBert from Gesant
(born 1869). I am trying to find any information about the DeBert family
tree in general.Something curious - there are less than 50 families in
North Americaand 4 of us are named Larry.
My mother's side Issac Rosierand Johanna Plekker is also going to take
some research.
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 13:58:30 -0800
From: Brian Smith besmith@mail.arc.nasa.gov
Organization: AAL
Subject: bike shop owner
Hi,
I'm trying to locate my wife's cousin who owns a bike shop in Sneek.I
believe his name is Doue Roddenberg.Can anyone help me?Thanks,
Brian
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 23:29:17 -0600
From: Clint Luckinbill insyp19@mail.idt.net
Organization: Innovative System Products, Inc.
Subject: Hi from Chicago
Hi:
Signing your guest book today! I am Clint Luckinbill. My Paka and Bepa
are from Arum and Skettens. Excuse me if I am not getting the spelling.
I was bicycling there this spring!!
Regards, Clint
insyp19@mail.idt.net
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 21:54:31 -0800
From: Anthony Hofstee ahofstee@lon.hookup.net
Subject: van der duim
I am trying to update my van der Duim file.I would like to hear from
any van der Duim worldwide.The earliest known van der Duim that I have
in my file is a Jan Hendricks, born about 1757 married to Hiltje Jans
Held in 1784 in Drachten.A lot of this van der Duim family were
engaged in the peat bogs.A lot of them were 'veenbasen'.So if you
are a van der Duim or if you know of one, please let me know.Send
messages to ahofstee@lon.hookup.net Thanks, Tony
Tony Hofstee
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 20:20:07 +1300
From: JustMe cath@voyager.co.nz
Subject: "for the guestbook"
I am looking for any resources on learning to speak Friesian.I am an
English-speaker, I live in New Zealand, and my partner is from
Friesland.He has been trying to teach me, and even though we visited
Drachten and the surrounding area last year, I was unable to find any
books or courses available. Someone suggested there was an acadamy in
Leeuwarden dedicated to the preservation and continuity of the language
- I have been unable to find this on the net.Suggestions would be very
welcome.
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 22:57:30 +1100
From: Jan Visser visser@tpgi.com.au
Subject: Happy Newyear
Happy Newyear from " The land Downunder, The land of Oz "
Hope to see you with the Olympics in 2000 in Sydney, Australia.
Greetings from an old Leeuwarder from the Wissesdwinger
Jan and Yvonne Visser, E-mail:visser@tpgi.com.au
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 1997 21:34:38 -0800
From: Jacqueline Wessling jacquew@xs4all.nl
Subject: geen fries!
Bastiaan van der Laan zou zo graag een fries willen zijn. Hij zingt het
volkslied uit volle borst en zeilt al meer dan 28 jaar op de Waddenzee.
Wie kan deze arme gooise jongen vertellen hoe hij een echte fries
wordt??
----------------------
Make history, or be it!(Murphy's law, 13.12.1996)
----------------------
rlife: Jacqueline Wessling
elife: jacquew@xs4all.nl
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 1997 16:52:54 -0800
From: Marvin Westra marvin@allinux1.alliance.net
Organization: Marvin Westra
Subject: Westra family
My name is Marvin Westra from Jenison Michigan USA. My grandfather was
Peter Westra and came to America when he was a young boy. He settled in
Northwest Iowa and became a farmer there. He was born November 4, 1874.
If anybody can give me any information on him or his family i would
apprediate it very much. I am working on putting the family tree
together. Also, my grandfather on my mother side was Tuinis Brunsting,
the son of Lucas Brunsting. With the information that I have his father
was Albert Brunsting. My Grandfather was born in the Netherlands but I
don't know where.
My wifes parents came to America after they were married and came from
Noord Brabent. She has several Aunts, Uncles and cousions living in the
netherlands. We intend to visit the Netherlands in the month of May. If
anybody can give me any information I would like to contact you while we
are visiting there. Thank you.
Marvin Westra-@ marvin@mail.alliance.net
westra@alliance.net
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:53:33 -0500 (EST)
From: INLINEATT@aol.com
Subject: RE:Marathons
Hello,
I live in California, United States of America.I have raced short track
ice before, but never a ice marathon race.We do have inline
marathon races (most notibly the Athtens to Atlanta road marathon,
85 miles long) which I have participated in for the last four years.
Best time to date 5hrs 04 minutes 48 seconds.
Is there anyway for a foreigner to join your Ice Organization so that he
or she could participate in the next eleven cities race.I am presently
testing racing boots (Inline & Ice) for Miller Sports here in America.
My sponsor wanted to go to this race to participate and to show, first
hand, some of the hottest new products to your top racers.
By the way, I will be fifty years old on my next birthday, and I like to
kick young butts in all the races I enter.They call me the world's
oldest teenager, out of jail on weekend furlong.Just check out some
of Skates on Haight's worldwide catalogs and you will know who I am.
I remain
the baldeagle
Date: Wed,8 Jan 1997 21:30:09, -0500
From: MR DAVID W ELZINGA Elzinga_cu@prodigy.com
Subject: Family History
My great-great grandfather came from Blijde in 1867.His name was
Klaas Elzinga and he settled in Holland, Michigan, USA.If anyone
has any information regarding the Elzinga family, it would help me
put together our family tree. I enjoy the Web site. David Elzinga,
Atlanta, GA
Date: Wed, 08 Jan 1997 16:45:47 -0700
From: MSCANADA mscanada@cadvision.com
Organization: Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Subject: Freisland
Hello,my name is Francine Abma-Vink. I am very interested in connecting
with anyone who may have known my parents Fred and Alie Abmain
Freisland or met them through their travels.They immigrated in 1953 and
currently they are living in Strathroy, Ontario. I am very interested in
my family roots and origin. Traditionally our family attended the
Freiskje Dei the first of July each year in Paris, Ontario. Those were
good memories. I look forward to hearing from you!
Francine Abma-Vink, Calgary, Canada
Date: Wed, 08 Jan 1997 10:35:25 -0800
From: Vanderveen van@idirect.com
Subject: Guestbook
Ik vind het mooi dat dit her is via E. Mail. Is er een van myn familie
diet E.Mail heeft?Ik kwam van De Folgeren # 7 waar myn vader een slager
was. Het is digt by Drachten en van over de "Freewyk" Ik was 11 toen we
naar Canada ging in 1951. Het Hollands gaat me niet so goed meermaar
myn broer Hendrik praart goed Frys. Now beste mensen in Friesland het
best in gezondheit. Herman van der Veen Oshawa, Ont,
Canada.sanman@idirect.com
Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 23:48:18 -0800
From: John Garan johngaran@worldnet.att.net
Subject: guestbook
Ik zoek overal om de laatste nieuwtjes over de Elfstedentocht maar kan
het nergens vinden. Heeft iemand 'n paar adressen voor me?Het
"na-tafelen van zo'n opwindende dag is altijd zo gezellig.
Alvast bedankt.
Helena Garan-Fransen
Date: Tue, 07 Jan 97 20:44:05 -0800
From: Geertje Straatsma G.Straatsma@inter.NL.net
Subject: (no subject)
Hello,
I wish all the people a good and healthy 1997,I hope I can help also I
did the last year to find the familyroots.
Lokkich nijjier,ik ha in stikmannich minsken helpe kinnen yn 1996 mei har
famyljenammen,hoopje it dit jier wer dwaen to kinnen.
Hwat in moaije alvesteddentocht net!
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 97 21:15:34 -0400
From: martatte martatte@vianet.on.ca
Subject: groetenis ut Corbeil
Lokkich Nijjier fan ut Corbeil, Ontario, Kanada.
Lokwinske mei in tige slagge alve stedden tocht. We koene it moai folgje
op it internet. En sa wurdt de wrald alsmar lytser.
Wij wennen eartiids yn Readtsjerk en bin yn 1981 mei trije lytse bern nei
Ontario forhuze.We bliuwe noch goed op'e hichte mei de 'happenings' yn it
heitelan.
As frysk kanadeeske skriuwster bin ik der nou yn slagge om de fryske
geskiedenis en de legenden foar Kanadeeske bern yn boekfoarm ut to jaen.
It jeugd boek 'a light in the dunes' oer de legende fan Rixt fan't Oerd
wurdt fan't maitiid utjown troch Orca Book Publishers yn Victoria
(British Columbia)
Groetenis fan Albert en Martha Attema
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 1997 10:06:50 -0500
From: WYBE BYLSMA WYBE@EAGLE.CA
Subject: BIJLSMA (BYLSMA) FAMILY HISTORY
Several times I tried unsuccessfully to enter a message in your
Friesland Guestbook, so I'll send my entry via your email address.
In 1938 I was born at Hollum (Ameland--in what today is called "Het
Zeepaardje") to my parents, Dirk and Annie Bylsma. My grandparents
were Wybe and Wietske Bylsma from Marrum. Beppe Wietske
Bylsma-Swart came from the Blija area.
After we left Hollum, we lived in Marrum for a number of years, later moved
to Zaandam, and in 1952 to Canada. (Presently I live in Cobourg, Ontario.)
My great grandfather Dirk had two brothers: Jan and Beert. Beert was a
tailor. He must have learned the trade from his father Wybe, who was a
tailor also. Wybe's father was Kornelis (1777 - 1841), whose father was
Jan (1748 - 1831). Jan's father, my great great great great great
grandfather, was another Kornelis (1720 - ?). His dad, also a Jan, was
born in 1690. Jan's father, Cornelis, came into this world in 1660. The
earliest Bylsma that I could find so far (my great great great great great
great great great grandfather)was again a Jan (the father of the
just-mentioned Cornelis), who was born in 1635, approximately.
Jan, the brother of my great grandfather Dirk, left for the United
States. This subclan is still a missing link in the Bylsma family tree. I
hope that we will bump into this family one of these days, especially since
I am in correspondence with a Bylsma family in the USA that is connected
to ours.
If anyone knows of connections to this clan, I'd be interested in
getting email from that person. Also, if former classmates or neighbours
are interested in corresponding, I'll look forward to hearing from them.
I enjoyed reading the 1995 and 1996 entries in your Guestbook.
Although our swift technologization of life has its wrenching drawbacks,
it also has its fascinating and valuable contributions, such as the Internet.
Sincere greetings,
Wybe Bylsma
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 97 09:15:00 GMT
From: Wim Oosterhoff OosterhW@TCE1.NZ.unisys.com
Subject: for the guestbook
Hi
>From a warm and sunny Wellington (New Zealand) greetings.I heard that
the Elfstedentocht was on last Staurday and checking on the Internet I
stumbled accross this guestbook.
Folle Lok en Seine(zal wel niet goed gespeld zijn)
Wim Oosterhoff
Lower Hutt (bij Wellington)
Nieuw Zeeland
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 17:04:34 -0800
From: rens@freemail.nl
Subject: Rintje Tromp friesland.
Ik wens iedereen een gelukkig en een gezond nieuwjaar.
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 01:59:43 +0100
From: S.A Stomphorst sjirk@pi.net
Organization: Planet Internet
Subject: Half fries
Zo als mijn naam zegd ben half fries ik ben genoemd naar mijn opa Sjirk
Meter wandt die was een ras echte fries
Dank voor de prachtige elfstedentocht en voor de foto's voor mijn
archive
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 21:21:25 +0100
From: Ronald Van Nuffelen Ronald.VanNuffelen@glo.be
Subject: vakantie in Friesland 1997
Hoi,
Gefeliciteerd met jullie mooie en handige site.
Volgende zomer komen wij op vakantie naar Friesland, maar het gedeelte
'Friesland Reizen en Toerisme' valt nogal magertjes uit. We gingen zowieso
wel het vvv kontakteren. Zijn deze niet op internet aangesloten of heb ik
mogelijk niet goed gezocht?
Misschien een nuttige tip: breidt deze rubriek nog wat uit, zo kan je
potentiele bezoekers sneller overtuigen Friesland te bezoeken.
Alvast tot ziens.
Groetjes
Ronald,Nancy en Jeroel(tje)
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 21:11:59 +0100
From: Norbert Devriese norde@club.innet.be
Subject: Groeten uit Vlaanderen
M.,
Proficiat met jullie 'nationale feestdag'.
Door beroepsaktiviteiten heb ik de wedstrijd niet kunnen zien op TV.
Toch genoot ik van het verslag op Hilversum Radio 2.
Enkele jaren terug logeerde ik in 1 van de 'Grote Wielen' bungolow tussen
Leeuwarden en Hurdegaryp voor 1 week, en heb toen de streek leren kennen.
Zeer mooie streek, ongerept.
Groeten
Devriese Norbert - Pastoriestraat,5 B-8377 HoutaveWest-Vlaanderen
Signature:
norde@club.innet.be - Norbert
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 20:50:54 +0100
From: Fred van Oostveen fjvo@dds.nl
Subject: Freisland
Beste Friezen wat een geweldige dag was het gisteren op 4 december 1997.
Ik heb als Fries genoten van deze dag en de geweldige sfeer, weliswaar
vanuit de luie stoel, maar dat mag de pret niet drukken. Helaas ben ik
de Friese taal niet machtig om te spreken en te schrijven doch wel om te
verstaan en te lezen.
Friesland bedankt.
Fred van Oostveen
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 13:01:31 +0000
From: Randy VanderVeen vanderveen@globalserve.net
Subject: Friesland
Hi my name is Randy VanderVeen, I am from Burlington Ontario Canada.
My father's name is Arend H. his parents were Jan & Treintje from Hallum
in Friesland. My mother's name is Geertje, maiden name Julius, from
Huizum/Leeuwarden. Her mother Froujke Mulder from Deinum/Marsum
in Friesland. Anyone with info please e mail me at
vanderveen@globalserve.net
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 97 12:29:52 PST
From: Rens Siebenga siebenga@tref.nl
als Fires om utens ben ik maar razend trots op de uitstekende p.r. die
de provincie weer heeft gekregen dank zij de elf stendentocht.
ik heb zelfs uit Canada en de VS reacties ontvangen.
en wat een positieve en sportieve mentaliteit van alle toeschouwers
daar kunnen ze in de voetballerij nog wel wat van leren
Rense Poppe Siebenga
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 12:06:37 +0100
From: Jonny Medendorp J.Medendorp@scholma.nl
Scholma Druk BV
J. Medendorp
Postbus 7
9780 AABEDUM
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 1997 16:54:28 +1000
From: Wade Roskam dutch@dot.net.au
Organization: Dutch Weekly
Subject: friesland
Ik ben nu zeven jaar in Australie en dit is de eerste keer dat ik
heimwee had naar mijn 'good old' Friesland. De Elfstedentocht is een
evenement dat door niemand geevenaard wordt.
Gefeliciteerd iedereen in Friesland, die onze provincie op zo'n
schitterende wijze opnieuw naar buiten hebben gebracht.
Wabe Roskam
hoofdredacteur
Dutch Weekly
Sydney
Date: Sat, 04 Jan 1997 22:47:54 -0800
From: Erwin Lapeysen ucelap@zeelandnet.nl
Subject: for the guestbook
Hartelijk gefeliciteerd met de prachtige pagina's over de 11
stedentocht.
Ook de foto's zijn super !!
Ga zo door!!! Het was een prachtige dag en het is fijn om het nog eens
na te lezen en te kijken op het internet !
Groeten, Erwin
Date: Sat, 04 Jan 1997 23:27:17 -0700
From: Oeltsje Kalsbeek kalsbeek@willy.kneehill.com
Organization: Gas Liquids Engineering
Subject: Frysk Gastenbook
It is my earste kear dat ik de Internet goed brukt ha en foutendaliks
foal ik mei de buter yn de brei doe't ik it frysk gastenboek fun. It
idea is skitterend en ik ha it dan ek yn ien kear troch sjoen. VVV
Fryslan kin wol jaloers wurde omt men it gastenboek wol ferneame kin tot
WWW Fryslan Gastenboek. Mar ik hald no op yn't frysk te skriuwen om it
nederlans my folle better of giet.
Mijn name is Oeltse Kalsbeek en ik heb 22 jaar in Wartena, Friesland en
5 jaar in Haren, Groningen gewoond. Ik ben 1988 naar Canada geemigreerd
en woon nu in Calgary met myn vrouw en vier kinderen en werk voor een
ingenieurs bureau. We zijn vershillende keren terug geweest en ik heb
nog steeds heimwee naar Freisland en Elsteden koorts, want voor is het
nog steeds "It beste stikje lan fan ierde". Ik heb plannen om terug te
gaan naar Friesland in de nabije toekomst, maar dan moet er wel
zekerheid op werk zijn. Als er iemand is die in de gelegeneheid is om
een baan kan te aanbieden dan hou ik mijn gaarne aanbevolen. Mijn
"profile" is lezen op e-mail address gasliq.com/kalsbeek.html.
Hawar, mijn eigenlijk doel is om op zoek te gaan naar een boek met de
family stamboom van de Kalsbeek's die mijn "pake Oeltsje" vroeger aan
een dokter had gegeven om de genetische oorspong te vinden voor een
ziekte in de family. Mijn vraag is bestaat dit boek nog en wat is de
oorsprong van de Kalsbeek's. Ook wil ik graag weten waar de naam Oeltsje
vandaan komt en hoeveel "Oeltsje's" er nu nog in Friesland wonen.
Ik ben erg benieuwed als iemand mij verder kan helpen. De groetjes
aan alle freonen en bekenden en alsnog de beste wensen for 1997.
Oeltsje Kalsbeek
24 MacEwan Park Way N.W.
Calgary, AB
T3K 3G1
Canada
Date: Sat, 04 Jan 1997 20:52:19 -0800
From: P. Poels ppoels@plex.nl
Organization: Plex -- a public access Internet provider
Subject: elfstedentocht
Die elfsteden toertocht is nog leuker dan het carnaval bij ons in limburg
Date: Sat, 04 Jan 1997 14:37:38 -0500
From: meshfox@post.acadia.net
Subject: VREELAND
My name is Carol Vreeland.I am interested in my Friesland roots!
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 20:33:53 +0100
From: Kees van Houten chouten@solair1.inter.NL.net
Subject: for the guestbook
ik, als 43-jarige Amsterdammer, reeds 18 jaar in Flevoland(Lelystad)
woonachtig met een moeder die geboren is met een vader als een echte
Fries, heb vandaag weer net zoals 11 en 12 jaar gelden enorm genoten
van het geweldige spektakel: de 11-stedentocht. (ik voel me gewoon
een heel klein beetje Fries, maar bovenal ben ik trots om een
Nederlander te zijn,
Friesland : met de hele organisatie, en alle vrijwilligers, bedankt voor
het prachtige volksfeest.
Met mijn cluppie Ajax gaat het effe minder, maar dit feest en deze dag,
maakt het het hele komende jaar, nu al overgetelijk!
hartstkke bedankt, allemaal.
groet, Kees van Houten
Date: Sat, 04 Jan 1997 10:13:02 -0800
From: Willem van den Top canex.vdtop@ns.sympatico.ca
Organization: Canex
Subject: for the guestbook
Een hartelijke groet vanuit Nova Scotia, Canada! Hebben bijzonder
meegeleefd met de "Elfstedenkoorts"! Ook hier is het bar koud met
eindelijk een cm of 5 sneeuw.
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 18:01:36 -0800
From: batist batist@pi.net
Organization: Planet Internet
Subject: For the guestbook
I wish you, the organisation and the whole of "Friesland" a lot of
success for tomorrow.
Regards,
Jos Batist
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 17:06:16 -0800
From: Amstelfarma info@amstelfarma.nl
Organization: Amstelfarma
Subject: elfsteden
Folle Lok en Seine en in lokkich 1997
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 15:20:28 -0800
From: Pieter Veldman wapilux@worldaccess.nl
Organization: MOTOR MANIA
Subject: Elfstedentocht
Gefeliciteerd,
En heeeeeeel veel sterkte
Pieter & Wally Groningen
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 15:05:58 -0800
From: TKoelewijn thijmen@worldaccess.nl
Subject: Groeten
Succes met de elfsteden tocht
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 15:02:51 -0800
From: leon osinski catharina.bibl@iaehv.nl
Organization: catharina ziekenhuis eindhoven
Subject: dr. mark
hoi, ik ben dr. mark uit eindhoven. naast mij zit dr. david.
Wij wensen u veel succes met deze site!!!
Veel plezier met jullie fryske elfstedentocht.
met vriendelijke groet van de artsen uit braboland
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 13:50:40 -0800
From: B. Vollmuller b.vollmuller@teleworld.nl
Organization: Teleworld Nederland B.V.
Subject: Guestbook
Een leuke site voor de 'Tocht der tochten'
Compleet, uitvoerig, goede links naar overige informatie,
serieus maar toch soms grappig. Ook interessant voor
'outsiders' en niet saai voor 'insiders'!
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 10:42:37 -0800
From: Pieter J. E. Klinkenberg cnbpjek@worldaccess.nl
Subject: good luck!
good luck for all competitors on the 15th elfstedentocht!!!
Pieter Klinkenberg cnbpjekl@worldaccess.nl
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 08:53:55 -0800
From: Ron van der Heijden heijdenr@umc.vesta.akzonobel.nl
Organization: Organon
Subject: het gaat gebeuren
Hallo, mijn naam is Ron van der Heijden en sinds het echt is gaan
vriezenben ook ik aan het ontdooien. Ik ben een zogezegd
halfbloed-fries maar het bericht van het doorgaan van 15e elfstedentocht
laat mij dus niet koud. Vanmiddag (vrijdag, 3e) zal ook ik mij voegen
tussen de feestgangers, nee ik schaats niet mee, ik ken mijn limieten,
maar zal iedereen die de schaatsen onderbindt van harte toejuigen vanuit
Harlingen. Ik wens iedereen die deze tocht aan durft veel succes !!!
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 08:49:50 -0800
From: Matter Klazien matterk@patho.unibe.ch
Organization: Path. Inst. Uni. Bern
Subject: for the guestbook
Hi,
My name is Klazien Matter-Walstra. I was born in Friesland and speak the
Friesian language. Now I live in Switzerland for more then ten years. I
would like to make contact to other Fries people living abroud.
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 08:29:44 -0800
From: Gail VanderMeulen gail.vandermeuln@sympatico.ca
Subject: elstedentocht
I am sitting here trying to get all of the news that I can with regard to
the elfsteden tocht.Every now and then I go to the live webcam that is
situated on the south east corner of Zaailand.Although the movement is
spotty, it made me homesick to wathc all the revelers in front of the
Palies van Justitie earlier this evening.I hope that we will be able to
get some of the race on the web.Its as close as I can get to being
there.
Pieter van der Meulen
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 14:43:50 +0000
From: R. Florijn florijn@globalxs.nl
Organization: GlobalXS
Subject: Holland Acht voor de Elfstedentocht
In Friesland moeten jullie opletten voor Diederik Simon uit de
"Holland Acht". Start wat later en zal nu nog niet winnen, maar dat
komt nog.
Succes,
Ronald Florijn
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 1997 15:22:55 +0100
From: Ger Veldhuis gerveldh@worldaccess
Subject: Elfstedentocht 1997
Veel success!!!
Ger Veldhuis
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 08:32:29 -0500
From: Higgins higgins@cerulean.com
Subject: elf stedentocht
My friend in Hoorn tells me about this race. I used Altavista to find
out more about it and the search gave me your guestbook and no others.
But I find nothing about this race. I will come back after 4Jan to see
if there is information here. If not here, where (in English please)?
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 13:47:08 +0100
From: Annemarie Smit asmit@worldonline.nl
Organization: World Online
Subject: Groet
Vanuit Den Haag een groet aan Friesland, morgen zullen we aan de buis
gekluisterd zitten om het elfsteden spectakel te aanschouwen.
Laura Roest
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 1997 12:36:16 GMT
From: ik corsovkw@worldaccess.nl
Subject: 11 steden tocht 1997
Veel succes met de 15e Elfstedentocht
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 1997 12:35:10 +-100
From: Henk-Jan Tempelaar henkjan@mc.ptt-telecom.nl
Subject: Gastenboek
Hierbij teken ik het gastenboek.
Groetjes van Henk-Jan Tempelaar
H.J.Tempelaar@mc.ptt-telecom.nl
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 1997 04:26:35 -0500
From: Hytzipky@aol.com
Subject: for the guestbook
My name is Rita Linda and I am from Peabody, Massachusetts USA.I am quite
impressed by the site of the Friesland Skating event.Thank you for the
pictures of past events.I loved reading about it.I hope it is a huge
success.My regards to all my friends in The Netherlands.
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 09:04:57 +0100
From: Annette Zondervan zonpost@dds.nl
Organization: Planet Internet
Subject: voor het gastenboek
Ik drink alvast een Beerenburg op zo min mogelijk afgevroren neuzen!!
Veel succes met de organisatie en een fantastische dag toegewenst.
Vriendelijke groeten,
Annette Zondervan
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 22:48:11 -0800
From: JNM van der Werf JOS_WERF@compuserve.com
Subject: groeten
de groeten van jos
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 1997 15:54:52 +1000
From: simon christen simonc@dynamite.com.au
Subject: Guestbook
First of all- IT SIL WURRE- Ik hoop dat jullie allemaal een
geweldige elfstedentocht mogen/mochten beleven.Enjoy it.
I am from Zwaagwesteinde (De Westerein) and have lived in Canberra -
Australia since 1992. I would like to hear from other people in
Australia with a Frisian background, or from anyone else who likes to
drop me an email.I really enjoyed browsing through the guestbook, it
is really great.I wish you all a very good 1997 from Down
Under, groeten,Harmina Christen-Westra
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 20:33:04 -0800
From: Roelof van Koningsveld Roelof_van_Koningsveld@PeopleSoft.Com
Subject: for the guestbook
Zet 'm op! Succes met de 15e elfstedentocht!
Wish we could be there. We volgen de tocht wel via het internet.
Een warme groet uit California, USA.
Roelof van Koningsveld & Ingrid van Emmerik
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 20:03:55 -0800
From: Durk Hartman Hoekstra durk@islandnet.com
Subject: 11 steden tocht
Wish I was there (in Terherne)
V.G.
Durk Hartman Hoekstra
Victoria Canada
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 22:35:21 -0500
From: C5vette@aol.com
Subject: FRIESLAND Guestbook
Matthijs H KoudijsBowling Green, Kentucky USA
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 20:01:05 -0700
From: gdykstra gdykstra@oanet.com
Subject: Elfstedentocht
We wensen jullie veel geluk met de elfsteden tocht. En een eerlijke
winnaar. Een oude rijder van de tocht 1956 Syd Van der Meulen en zijn
vriend Gerben Dykstra van Edmonton Alberta Canada
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 17:30:25 -0800
From: yvonne lincoln 477orchid@ns.sympatico.ca
Subject: BINNERTS family
I am trying to put together a family tree looking for information on the
following people.
Jochem BINNERTS born 1844 at Grouw who married Jitske van der PLOEG born
at Leeuwarden 1844 they both died in Amsterdam.
Halbe BINNERTS born about 1845 possibly at Heerenveen he married
Magdalena Hermanna GREIDANUS at Heerenveen in 1870 Dec 1.
I would appreciate any help on any of these families Thank You.
Yvonne477orchid@ns.sympatico.ca
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 23:47:57 +0100
From: John Leenders john@iaehv.nl
Subject: for the guestbook oftwel voor het gastenboek
john leenders
zeenaaldplantsoen 4
5706 bx helmond
veel success met jullie tocht
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 17:45:41 -0500
From: DKarel@aol.com
Subject: Karel & Houwerzijl
Even though my ancestors are not from Friesland, (Karel is from the city of
Ouddorp, ZH and Houwerzijl is from Groningen), I have found your site very
interesting.
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 21:29:03 +0000
From: Peter H. Wolff wolffxs@euronet.nl
Organization: Weltevree
Subject: Guestbook
Eindelijk gaat het weer gebeuren, een grandioze elfstedentocht
Het nieuwe jaar had niet mooier kunnen beginnen.
Hier vanachter mijn computertje wens ik alle deelnemers en de
organisatie veel succes met de tocht der tochten
Drink allemaal een lekker berenburgertje en zoals wij Zuidhollanders
altijd zeggen:
Flotze Flotze Flotze
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 19:57:51 GMT
From: vdhume17@worldaccess.nl
Subject: sign geustbook
my name is Gijs van der hulst.
nice page, visit mine also!!
Gijs windsurf and snowboardlinks
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 20:40:25 +0100
From: A.J.F.M. de Beer addebeer@worldaccess.nl
Subject: 15e Elfstedentocht
Firiesland, gefeliciteerd met de 15e Elfstedentocht.
Dat de beste mag winnen.
Rick de Beer.
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 19:55:07 +0100
From: Bas Voorsluijs en Trudy Vos bastrudy@worldaccess.nl
Subject: for the guestbook
Good luck with the Elfstedentocht 1997!
Everybody is anxious to participate. Only the happy few can,
unfortunately.
--
Bas Voorsluijs
Zeeltstraat 69
3525 TC Utrecht The Netherlands
Tel: +31 30 2884317
fax: +31 70 3187644
e-mail: bastrudy@worldaccess.nl
voorsluijs.b@co.mindef.nl
bas_voorsluijs@doctor4u.com
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 18:45:35 +0000
From: ed shay shay@siu.edu
Subject: guest book
E-Mail shay@siu.edu
Hallo,
Ik ben Elles Braakman en op het moment studeer ik in Amerika. Ik vind
het werkelijk geweldig dat ik via deze weg de elfstedentocht nog een
beetje kan volgen. Bedankt :)
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 17:58:18 +0100
From: Niek Eilering eilering@plex.nl
Organization: Plex -- a public access Internet provider
Subject: effe
FRIESLAND HARTELIJK GEFELICITEERD MET JULLIE 15e ELFSTEDEN TOCHT
GEGROET THE MEELRIDDER & cO UIT VENLO (LIMBURG)
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 13:09:32 +0100
From: Wouter van den Berg wonder.wouter@pi.net
Subject: It sil heve!
Even in het Nederlands, oke?
Leuk dat die toch eindelijk eens doorgaat. Ik wil wel meedoen, maar mijn
been belemmert me ervan (in het gips). Laat de beste (Hulzebosch) winnen.
Wouter van den Berg
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 10:33:07 +-100
From: PreInstalledUser r.de.lang@tip.nl
Subject: Nieuwjaarsgroet
Hierbij wil ik iedereen die ik ken in friesland en die ik niet ken een
gelukkig 1997 wensen.
Ik ben Reinder de Lang en geboren in Makkum.
Nu woon ik in Zaandam en ik vind het leuk om dit gastenboek te zien.
Ik ben nog op zoek nar informatie over de naam: de Lang.
Heb je hier informatie over, stuur me een e-mail.
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 15:54:10 -0800
From: Hein van Vroonhoven Hein.van.Vroonhoven@arnhem .akzonobel.nl
Organization: Akzo Inf. Services BV.
Subject: for the guestbook
Best wishes and good luck to all the participants in de Elfstedentocht
next saturday .
Hein v. Vroonhoven
Internet: Hein.van.Vroonhoven@arnhem.akzonobel.nl
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 11:57:31 -0800
From: Secured seclion@worldonline.nl
Organization: Security Consultancy
Subject: Vermelding in gastenboek
Hier een groet uit Noord-Brabant (Veghel) van Ed en Tineke
Komduur-Brandsma. Sinds 18 jaar in Brabant, maar nog steeds verknocht
aan Friesland. Zeer blij te horen dat de 15e tocht gereden gaat worden.
We zijn zeker van de partij!
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 97 10:12:41 -0800
From: Andy Terpstra terpstra@ciaccess.com
Subject: Guest Book Friesland
Could you remove the old ad and put in a new one.I am Andy Terpstra I
live in Blenheim Ontario I was born in Grouw Fr. Came to Canada in 1954.
If there are other Frisians around could they E-mail me at
terpstra@ciaccess.com
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 12:09:30 -0600
From: sheila malones@sbt.infi.net
Organization: InfiNet
Subject: Registration Friesland Gusetbook
It sil heve.
Veel luister en kijkplezier gewenst met de 15e Elfstedentocht.
In 85 woonde ik in Ljouwert. Woon nu in Amerika. Had er graag bij willen
zijn om het weer mee te maken.
Hou nu alles bij via het Internet.
Fryslan Boppe
Groeten van "Grunninger" Egbert Dijkstra
adres edijkstra@tln.net
1303 Penny Ln
Nappanee,In 46550
USA
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 18:44:42 +0100
From: Evert van Brummelen EBrummelen@klm.nl
Organization: KLM
Subject: Theorie
De elfstedentocht: Waarom DIT jaar?
De elfstedentochten, je mag ook zeggen strenge winters, vinden plaats in
het ritme van de 11-jarige cyclus van de zon waarbij de kans op "de tocht"
het grootst is als de zonneactiviteit een minimum vertoont (zie onder). In
1954, 1963, 1985, 1996, hadden elfstedentochten plaats tijdens een
minimum van zonneactiviteit. Het feit dat er midden jaren '70 geen
elfstedentocht heeft plaats gevonden was m.i. destijds de voedingsbodem
voor de mythevorming rondom deze tocht. Een complete generatie
(waaronder ikzelf) was opgegroeid met vrijwel uitsluitend kwakkelwinters.
De tocht zou nooit meer gehouden worden totdat er in '85 en '86 twee na
elkaar plaatsvonden. In '87 was er nogmaals de mogelijkheid maar, en dat
is typisch voor het denken van veel mensen, toen was er plotseling de
houding van "Ach, dit jaar niet, volgend jaar maar weer".
Destijds had ik bovenstaande theorie al ontwikkeld en ik ben dus ook niet
verbaasd dat we nu alweer 10 jaar met smart op de tocht zitten te wachten.
Deze jaren is er echter weer een sterk verhoogde kans op de tocht. In
februari 1996 was het al bijna zover maar door (later toegegeven) onhandig
opereren van het bestuur ging de tocht uiteindelijk net niet door ondanks
ijstransplantaties en wat al niet meer. Echter nu, tijdens oudejaar 1996,
zitten we in een van de koudste decemberperioden van deze eeuw. We
zitten ook weer in een diep minimum van zonneactiviteit (grafiek). Alle
ingredienten voor de tocht zijn dus aanwezig. Let maar op!
Nu zegt u wellicht, "hoe zit dat met die zon?" Wel mijn
op-de-achterkant-van-een-bierviltje theorie gaat zo:
Als de zonneactiviteit (zonnevlekken, uitbarstingen, etc) op een minimum
zit is het weer op aarde "rustiger", d.w.z. de atmosfeer (b.v. een
hogedruk gebied) wordt minder beinvloed door de activiteiten van de zon
die door de zonnewind naar de aarde worden gevoerd. Radioamateurs en
bewoners van de poolstreken (poollicht) snappen waar ik het over heb.
Die weten dat de zon soms actiever en soms minder actief is. Een
hogedruk gebied blijft langer intact bij een weinig actieve zon. Een
hogedruk gebied op een voor ons gunstige positie blijft dus ook langer
hangen, typisch iets wat nodig is om de meren en kanalen in 2 a 3 weken
te laten dichtvriezen. Voila, het mysterie van de elfstedentocht
opgelost.
zie:
http://web.inter.NL.net/hcc/E.V.Brummelen/
Gr, Evert van Brummelen
***mail: e.v.brummelen@net.hcc.nl(at home)
***mail: ebrummelen@klm.nl(at work)
***web: http://web.inter.NL.net/hcc/E.V.Brummelen/
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 11:36:04 -0500
From: Robert Jacobson Robert.Jacobson@unilever.com
Organization: Unilever N.V.
Subject: guestbook
signed by robert jacobson/wassenaar
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 17:18:37 +0100
From: Raymond van Hooft raymond.van.hooft@pi.net
Organization: Communicatie Projecten
Subject: Friesland Questbook
Is it true that negerinnenen are not allowed to join the Elfstedentocht
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 16:49:23 +0100
From: Ruud Bosgraaf bosgraaf@qstone-2.qstone.nl
Subject: Gastenboek elfstedentocht
Zeer nuttige info over de tocht, hartelijk dank namens Frans Mertens
Ruud Bosgraaf
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 16:11:30 +0100
From: global fruit network b.v. gfn@worldonline.nl
Subject: Elfstedentocht
Wij wensen alle rijders en toeschouwers veel plezier a.s. zaterdag
bij de 15e elfstedentocht.
m.v.g.
GLOBAL FRUIT NETWORK B.V.
Rotterdam.
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 15:39:29 +0100
From: Joep Abbing snelle.jelle@pi.net
Subject: for the guestbook
Te gek dat de tocht der tochten doorgaat.
ik wens alle rijders en rijdsters veel scucces en een goede tocht!
jelle
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 14:34:21 +0100
From: Egbert Jan van Bel mediaaa@pi.net
Subject: (no subject)
Dol op Friesland...
En Amsterdam...
Wil niet iemand wonen in A'dam?
En iets ruilen met mij voor een echte Friese stulp?
Boerderij, dijkwoning, wat dan ook.
Ik heb een mooie verdieping in hartje A'dam in de aanbieding!
Egbert
mediaaa@pi.net
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 1997 10:03:24 +0100
From: Albert Bosscha abosscha@worldaccess.nl
Organization: Provadis bv
Subject: het nieuwe jaar
"folle lok en seine" voor friezen en niet friezen, in friesland, en
natuurlijk ook daar buiten.
Met vriendelijke groeten, vanuit een winters uitwellingerga.
Albert Bosscha
Ester van der Wal
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 01:02:36 -0500
From: JARMSTRON@aol.com
Subject: for the guestbook
We are so excited for our Dutch visitors that the Elevencitytour is a fact!!
Unfortunately, they will not be returning to the Netherlands until Monday.
Can you possibly schedule the tour for Tuesday?
Thanks in advance.
James and Linda Armstrong
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 13:56:02 -0500
From: Joe Terpstra jterps@MNSi.Net
Would like to hear from anyone around the Grouw area. I was born there in
1943 , came to Canada if 1954.
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