Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:45:45 -0500 (21:45 CET) From: Kelley Irish kirish43@hotmail.com Subject: looking for deboer Hoeskstra connections I would appreciate any help that could be given in English. I am researching my husbands family. The farthest back I go is Lijkele Jans de Boer born Apr 06 1808 who married Geeltje Ruurds van der Ploeg born 12 May 1812. hey were married on May 15 1834 in Kollumerland. My husband is descended from their son Jans de Boer born April 16, 1848 and died Mar 20 1891. He married Teemca CoonisTIEMKA KOENES who was born on 29 Jul 1848 in Hoogemeeden gem, Aduard. (I have no death date for her. She immigrated to the US after Jans died and remarried Gerrit Jan Jager, He had several children as well and they all lived together. Then because life is crazier than fiction,Jan deBoer son Lakel "Nickolas" de Boer married his step-sister Susan Jager No blood relation. I am hoping that someone may know if Jans de Boer son of Lijkele Jans de Boer and Geeltje Ruurds van der Ploeg had any other siblings. My husband is interested in knowing if any of the de Boers remained in Friesland. Just Kelley
Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:32:58 +0000 (01:32 CET) From: tony Haines tony_haines@hotmail.com Subject: search for old friends Is it possible for you to post this on your web site . The following people were with me on a Mennonite International Work camp at Kindsbach in Germany in 1967. It would be wonderful to make contact 40 years later: Jan van der Wijk (09.01.1948) Carla van der Geest (12.05.1946) Afke de Boer (27.06.1949) Please add my email address: tony_haines@hotmail.com Thanks, Tony Haines Tony Haines, Eden Cottage, 32 , Corston Lane, Corston, Bath BA2 9AE
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:52:21 +0100 (CET) From: Hurdegaryp jlooy@tiscali.nl Subject: Het waar gebeurde verhaal geschreven eind 1945 Beste Maarten Millaard, Is het mogelijk dat je onderstaand kan plaatsen op het gastenboek. webmaster Hurdegaryp jaap ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Het waar gebeurde verhaal geschreven eind 1945 over het verzet in Hurdegaryp en Noardburgum.(in het fries) De schrijver, destijds anoniem, blijkt de heer Teade Kingma uit Burgum te zijn. Ten tijde van het verzet woonde hij in Hurdegaryp. Zijn vader was politieman (1914-1948) in ons dorp. Wij plaatsen dit artikel met instemming van Teade Kingma waarvoor onze hartelijke dank.Het hele verhaal is nu te lezen op de website van Hurdegaryp. http://www.hurdegaryp.nl
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:34:06 +1300 (NZDT) (09:34 CET) From: Tom Haaijema romke_jan@yahoo.co.nz Subject: Guestbook Hello Maarten My name is Romke Jan Haaijema, I was born in Leeuwarden but have lived the past 40years in Auckland, New Zealand. I was delighted to find your site on Friesland and have spent a number of night going through the guestbook, I have still a long way to go. Now just a few things about myself. I am the son of Dirk and Wiebigje Haaijema(Mum's maiden name was de Jong) and have 1 brother, Kees, and 3 sisters, Johanna, Geertje and Ytskje (Ida). My Father worked for 25 years for a company called Brandsma or Strandsma on the Niewestad as a blacksmith as well as installing coal fires. I was born in the Begijna Straat, a few doors down from the then Police station, from there we moved to the Papaver Straat and then to the Willege straat (I'm not sure if the spelling is correct) and in 1963 we moved to Emmen ,Drente where we lived until March 1966 when we emigrated to New Zealand. So if there is anyone out there that either remembers us or someone who just want to write please do so as now that i am getting a bit older (57) I am thinking more and more about the old Country. I love the site Maarten so keep up the good work so we Friesians have got something to look at when we get a bit homesick, yes, even after 40 years. I have attached a photo of the marching team that my father looked after, I am the boy in the last row with the glasses, my sister johanna is 3rd row , middle and my father on the side of the team Thank you Romke (Tom) Haaijema Have a Wonderful Day.....Tom
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:22:33 +0100 From: info@gospodinx.com Subject: Guestbook Hallo bewoners en gasten, Een Rotterdammer met roots in Fryslan. Van ca. 1820 tot 1934 woonden mijn voorouders in Damwoude. Nieuwsgierig naar dat verleden zoek ik antwoorden op heel veel vragen. Op www.gospodinx.org staan de eerste vragen, hm Croatien. Wie helpt ? Vriendelijke groeten, Bert Huizenga
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:54:19 +0100 From: Ed Bouman erb39@home.nl Subject: Guestbook hallo,ik ben op zoek naar nazaten van ate de boer en uilkje mink. Ze zijn in de jaren vijftig naar canada geemigreerd.Bij voorbaat dank. ED bouman
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:36:05 +0000 (21:36 CET) From: rocking ronnie rockingronnie@hotmail.com Subject: Guestbook Geachte, Maarten Millaard Onlangs krijg ik een berichtje uit de u.s.a omtrend de legendarische rock an roll held johnny carroll die me vertelde dat ie met het uitzoeken van zijn stamboom bezig was, Nu is ie tot zo ver gekomen dat hij weet dat zijn familie van oorsprong uit akmarijp friesland afkomstig is. de familie naam is karelszoon of karelsson Hier dan de de vraag , zijn er mensen uit of rond akmarijp die ons zouden kunnen vertellen dat er nog familie(s) rond akmarijp wonen of hebben gewoond met die naam . Hij en ik zouden het zeer op prijs stellen om hier meer over te vernemen. mijn tel 0582157870 /0625222899 met vriendelijke groet Ronnie Pietersma
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:28:09 -0700 (PDT) (di, 00:28 CEST) From: DOROTHY DOSS dorothy.doss@prodigy.net Subject: Guestbook Hi, I am looking for any information on my GrandMother, GERTRUDE UDES, and her side of the family. I think she was born in Westerwolde, part of Groningen. She had a brother John and a Sister also named Gertrude. (I THINK) She married Richard Zuidema. Please let me know if you have or can find any information on the UDES Familyany information. I can not read or understand Dutch so if you can translate it that would be WONDERFUL!! Dorothy Roukema Doss
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:31:22 +0200 From: Ed Bouman erb39@home.nl Subject: Guestbook hallo, ik ben op zoek naar nazaten van hendrik schippers en afke de boer. ze kwamen oorspronkelijk uit friesland (koudum) en zijn in de vijftiger jaren naar canada geemigreerd. ze woonden waarschijnlijk in grimsby ontario. Bij voorbaat dank E bouman
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:02:14 -0600 From: Deb H Daedal7@shaw.ca Subject: Guestbook Hello I am looking for information on the Boonstra family. In particular, the ancestors of Bindert Harrits Boonstra (m. Vroukje Offringa) I believe they were living in Bergum in the early 1800's. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank-you
Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2006 13:56:12 +0200 From: Romke Kroondijk r.kroondijk@freeler.nl Subject: Guestbook hallo gastboekbehearder, Is dit berjocht tastien yn jimme gastboek / Gr. Romke Hallo allegearre, Jim moatte witte dat ik elke wike in radioprogramma fersoargje op de lokale radio fan de Gemeente Nijefurd, yn Fryslan. Ik bin der yn slagge it programma op in website te krijen wer't jim it ofhearre kinne (bij belangstelling). It betsjut wol dat it wereldwiid te beharkjen is, dus ek yn Canada en Súd Africa ensf.. As jim 'ris hearre wolle stel ik dat tige op priis. Jim kinne ek wol fersykjes oanfreechje op myn e-mail adres dan draai ik dy en kinne jim dat letter belusterje. Gean nei: www.de-frisiana.nl en der giet in muzikale wrâld foar jim iepen. Ek in oantal ferskes fan de Frisiana CD binne te beharkjen. Ferstjoer dizze mail sa moochlik troch oan kennis en femylje. Dan krij ik der moai wat harkers bij. Freonlike groetnis, Romke Kroandyk, Koudum
Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:08:41 -0400 (EDT) From: Mardella4730@aol.com Subject: Guestbook My ancestor Michael Friess arrived in Philadephia on the ship Nancy in 1751. We was married to Anna Margretha (last name unknown). When they came to America, They had 2 children named Johan George Friess and Veronica Friess. It is unknown if they came from Germany or where. We now have 11 generations in the Pennsylvania area. We would like to find their orgins. If any one can help me I would appreciate any information. Mardella Fries Brenneman
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:55:07 -0400 (EDT) From: Dorelsch@aol.com Subject: Guestbook I am an old visitor awhile back from 1981. There used to be a Dutch priest by the name of Reverend Father Obe Brouwer. He had a big ordination,the whole town came out even the mayor before he had his fistmass. Unfortunately, Father Brouwer died August 20, 1998 but I wanted to know if they had a web page on Brouwer or familie. He lived in Friesland and was a Mill Hill Missionary, I was with him for 30 years. If you can get any informaion for me I would deeply appreciate it as here on this end I have nothing to go by.
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:43:47 +0200 (West-Europa (standaardtijd)) From: Hilda van der Meulen hildavandermeulen@hetnet.nl Subject: Guestbook Hello, We have still many years a picture of a girl named I. (Ineke??) Draayer., Once lived at 1052 Irondville One? Grand Rapids 9 Michigan (USA) Probably at one way relative of Willem van der Meulen (my father) or his parents Hinne van der Meulen and Saeske Kuik living in Sint Annaparochie (gem het Bildt) provincie Friesland. Who recognize this girl. Please contact us. Hilda van der Meulen
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:12:53 -0700 From: Bill Dykstra bdykstra@fastlimited.com Subject: Guestbook Hi, I am looking for an old friend that I have lost contact with by the name Karen Vander Heide. The last time I saw her was 24 years ago in Bali, Indonesia. Her family reside in Ipswich, Queensland Australia. If you know her or of her please contact me at safetyfirst@shaw.ca Thanks, Bill Dykstra New Westminster, BC Canada
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:28:44 -0500 From: Neil Friesland nfriesla@mnu.edu Subject: Guestbook Hello... I found this site as I was surfing for "Friesland" I have know about my namesake for a few years and enjoy learning more about my heritage. Neil Friesland Associate Professor Division of Teacher Education MidAmerica Nazarene University
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 06:49:51 +0200 From: Sieger Rodenhuis s_rodenhuis@chello.nl Subject: Guestbook Hallo, Mijn naam is Sieger Rodenhuis, woon in Leeuwarden, Friesland (Nederland) en zou graag van mensen die ds. B.D.Dykstra hebben gekend en meegemaakt, dat zij hun ervaringen over deze unieke persoon aan mij willen doorgeven. Hello, my name is Sieger Rodenhuis, I live in Friesland (the Netherlands) and I searching for people who have known ds. B.D.Dykstra and have experienced, their experiences concerning this unique person to me want pass on. Thank You.
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:58:41 -0500 From: Donald Rypstra rypstra@us.ibm.com Subject: Guestbook Greetings, in response to Hilda Van Der Meulen's entry: Een zus van mijn beppe te weten Griet Stork is getrouwd met Jelle Rijpstra en met 16? Kinderen naar Canada West geëmigreerd. Wie heeft namen, adressen van de kinderen uit dit gezin. Namen die er in ieder geval voorkomen: Hilda getrouwd met Dijkslag, Frida getrouwd met Sid Wildeboer, Otto, Martin, Jacoba (Co), Henny, George C. ,Adrian, Jan, Jurjen. I am looking for children or grandchildren from Jelle Rijpstra en Griet Stork. I am a grandson of Jelle Rijpstra and Griet Stork. My father, Jerry (Jurjen) was the 2nd oldest child along with his deceased twin sister. Jerry and his wife Tina (maiden name-Talen) live in San Jose California. I am the youngest son and am married and live in Rochester Minnesota. Hilda has recently contacted me. I can be reached at drinkoffering@charter.net
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 02:12:45 +0200 (West-Europa (standaardtijd)) From: Hilda van der Meulen hildavandermeulen@hetnet.nl Subject: Guestbook Goedenavond, Ben op zoek naar familie Rijpstra en Stork uit British Columbia, Alberta. Mijn beppe is Hiltje Stork getrouwd met Thijs Buurstra, vroeger wonende Sint Annaparochie. Een zus van mijn beppe te weten Griet Stork is getrouwd met Jelle Rijpstra en met 16? Kinderen naar Canada West geëmigreerd. Wie heeft namen, adressen van de kinderen uit dit gezin. Namen die er in ieder geval voorkomen: Hilda getrouwd met Dijkslag, Frida getrouwd met Sid Wildeboer, Otto, Martin, Jacoba (Co), Henny, George C. ,Adrian, Jan, Jurjen. I am looking for children or grandchildren from Jelle Rijpstra en Griet Stork. Een broer van mijn beppe te weten Jitse Stork is ook geëmigreerd naar Canada West (Alberta, BC) getrouwd de eerste keer met Geertje, 2e keer met Jo de Jong. Namen uit dit gezin Jikke, Jurjen, Adrie, Gerrit, Hilda, Elly, Geertje, Wilfred, Iwan I am looking for children or grandchildren from Jitse Stork en Geertje of Jo de Jong Hoop snel iets te horen. Alvast bedankt Hilda van der Meulen
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:43:11 -0800 From: Hulsebus_Laura hulsebus_laura@asdk12.org Subject: Friesland Hello! I am doing some family research and was wondering if you knew anyone who could help. My Great Grandfather was Roelof Bryker and he came from Franeker, Friesland to America around the 1900's. I believe his mother and father were Hiske and Hessel Bryker. His had a sister Martha and a brother Hieltje. They used to live on Heeken Geracht Street. Do you know of anyone who might know any history of this area or a suggestion of websites to try. Many thanks! Laura Ann Alaska, USA
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:51:03 -0400 From: Tina Atsma willemandtina@295.ca Subject: Guestbook Hi Folks. Just to let you know , that i have enjoyed reading your letters. My name is Tina Atsma Nee Veninga i am married to Willem Atsma. We are both from good old Oppenhuizen. Willem has been in Canada since 1949. Tina since 1952. them years have gone by in a flash. My parents were Albert & Eibertje Veninga. They had seven children all born in Friesland. Our parents have passed on and also our brother Albert. My parents have chosen a wonderful country to live in. We have had many visitors from Friesland. They all had one super great time in Canada. Hope you all enjoyed this little information. We send our love . From The Atsma At Kinburn Ont Can.
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 18:34:05 -0700 From: Albert Vanderheide www.godutch.com Subject: Guestbook Groeten uit Canada. Onze voorouders van vaderskant woonden in 1700 op De Wepe, op een huurboerderij, daarna in Langedijke, Elsloo, Oudeberkoop, Nijeberkoop en Drachten. Vanuit Drachten verdween de tak van Roelof Jacobs van der Heide naar Michigan, V.S., die van Meine Jacobs van der Heide naar Overijssel (via Drenthe), Albert Jacobs van der Heide bleef in Friesland (Makkinga) en Lieuwe Jacobs van der Heide vermoedelijk naar Groningen. Ik zoek al jaren naar nazaten van Lieuwe en betere gegevens. Fragmenten van die tak zijn er wel, o.a. een paar broers die emigranten naar Canada in de 1920-jaren. Wie is Lieuwe Jacobs van der Heide in genealogisch onderzoek tegen gekomen? U kunt mij bereiken via contact op www.godutch.com. Albert van der Heide, Surrey, BC., Canada. Graag geen emailadres vanwege overstelpende hoeveelheid spam.
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 20:08:06 +1000 (12:08 CEST) From: sjerp sjerpk@tadaust.org.au Subject: Guestbook Dear Marten My name is Sjerp Kingma, I live in Ipswich in Queensland, Australia. I have just found your website and am interested in adding my request in your columns. I was Born in Oudeleye in 1919, moved to Steins until 1936, lived in Wieringen and have been in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia for 50 years. I had a saddlery business in Kolhorn from 1945 to 1956 before emigrating to Australia. I am looking for relatives and old friends in Holland. Pake & Beppe, Johannes Kingma, Rinke Hoekstra and Sjerp Riemersma, Afke van der Vlugt. Looking forward to hearing your feed back and thanking for any help you are able to give. Sjerp Kingma, sjerpk@tadaust.org.au
Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 20:49:18 +0200 From: matenvanhoekstra maten@wanadoo.nl Subject: Guestbook Langs deze weg wil ik de "friezen om utens" en met name de oud inwoner van Oppenhuizen en Uitwellingerga informeren over de uitgave van een aotobiografische jeugdroman geschreven door Wietse Hoekstra. De helaas te vroeg overleden oud aannemer van het tweelindorp beschrijft op een prachtige manier de belevenissen van 3 maten. Het boek met de sprekende titel Maten Frijheid yn oarlochstiid speelt zich af in het laatste oorlogsjaar en zal voor de oudere lezer een bron van herkenning zijn. Meer informatie kunt u vinden op onze website www.matenvanhoekstra.nl Tjitte Hoekstra
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:17:17 -0700 (PDT) From: orooso orooso@sbcglobal.net Subject: Guestbook Hello from the South Padre Islands of the Gulf of Mexico in Texas, USA. My name is Linda Maria Dykstra Adams. I am from the lineage of Anne (Andrew) Dijkstra, who left his homeland of Friesland from Amsterdam on board the S.S. Pollux on May 23, 1881. My husband and I are bringing our grandsons to your country in June of this year and would truly appreciate any information you could give to us for places of interest and perhaps information regarding where we might stay. I have heard that there are houseboats that can be rented...If this is so, I would certainly appreciate any data on that.. We are looking forward to our visit.. With regards Linda
Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2006 11:20:59 +0200 (West-Europa (standaardtijd)) From: Ronald Wesseling mydream@wanadoo.nl Subject: Guestbook hallo Mijn naam is Ronald Wesseling en woon op het moment in Nijverdal dat ligt vlakbij Almelo en hellendoorn (bekend van het avonturenpark) Maar mijn wens is dat ik bijzonder graag naar friesland wil verhuizen,en er wil gaan werken de friese taal wil leren en dus "een fries "wil worden. Ik begrijp dat dit niet makkelijk zal zijn,maar een provincie als friesland vind ik nergens ter wereld Ik moet eerlijk zeggen dat mijn hart er altijd heeft gelegen,vrij dag naar sneek,vakantie in grou in terhorne Dus als iemand mij zou kunnen verwijzen naar instantie's die me verder kunnen helpen zou ik dat graag horen,makkelijker is mailen he? mijn mail adres is : mydream@wanadoo.nl
Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 19:00:03 -0500 (EST) From: HBTJBT@aol.com Subject: Guestbook I am interested in tracing the history of my Haien family in Friesland. It seems that several cousins came to the mid-west of the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Do you know how I might get information about the Haien family? Sincerely, Jeannie Terepka
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:47:13 +0200 From: L. Planting l.planting@quicknet.nl Subject: Guestbook Jaren geleden wisselde ik brieven met Tjits Bontekoe in Canada (Islington Toronto) na haar huwelijk Trix Wehrens genoemd. jammer genoeg ben ik het contact verloren. ik zou erg graag weten hoe het met haar is. Herkent iemand de naam of lees je zelf op deze site Trix. laat van je horen via deze weg. Marianne Planting-Dijkstra. Anna Paulowna e-mail: marianneplanting@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 10:48:40 -0500 From: Don Fonda jdfonda@comcast.net Subject: Guestbook Hello: My wife and I will be in the Netherlands 2-17 May - visiting our son and family in Deil (Gelderland). My family came to America in 1650 (sailing from Amsterdam) - but lived is Friesland (Eagum). Hope to visit Eagum on this trip. Can anyone suggest ways of seeing my family connection? Or places to stay in/near Eagum? Thank you. Don Fonda 307 Mill Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts 01840-4150 978.556-5046
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 11:03:21 +0100 From: Vries de C info@cordevries.com Subject: Guestbook In IJlst – Drylts wordt een grote reünie gehouden dit jaar. Kijk op http://reunie.drylts.com Oant sjen. Webmasters www.drylts.com
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:22:32 +0100 (CET) From: DOROTHY DOSS dorothy.doss@prodigy.net Subject: ZUIDEMA,UDES,ROUKEMA Looking for information on the Zuidema family from Friesland. My Grandfather came here as a child. His Fathers name was Willem Jans Zuidema;son of Jan Popkes Zuidema and Dieuwke Rinderts Hulshofland. His FATHER was born n Buitenpost in 1845 was a farmer in Janum and died of pneumonia immigrating with the family to America in 1892. He was burried at sea. Also trying to trace my roots on my Grandmothers side which is the Udes family from Groningea. All i know is that her first name was Geertje/Giertja/Geertruyd in English Gertrude. I speak no Dutch nor can I read it but would really love to hear from anyone who might have ANY INFORMATION. My Dad was born in Leewarden and his name is Pieter Roukema. So.... ANY INFORMATION ON HIM WOULD ALSO BE APPRECIATED. Thank you! Dorothy Roukema Doss
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 19:37:48 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time) From: Froukje/Viola wierdafr@telus.net Subject: Joukjen of Joukien Molles Beste vrienden Is er ook iemand die weet wie de ouders van Joukjen of Joukien Molles zijn en wanneer zij geboren is? Alle informatie is van harte welkom! Hartelijke groeten Froukje Wierda Nelson, BC, Canada Louw Jans van der Meulen, bij huwelijk afkomstig van Boornbergum, Geboren ca. 1750, overleden Drachten 09-03-1816, oud 65 jaar, Weduwnaar, trouwt Boornbergum 03-07-1785 Joukjen Molles, bij Huwelijk afkomstig van Zuiderdrachten Trouwregister Hervormde gemeente Boornbergum-Kortehemmen - DTB nr. 620, 1667 - 1811 Vermelding: Bevestiging huwelijk van 3 juli 1785, Boornbergum
| Man: | Louwe Jans, Boornbergum |
| Vrouw: | Jaukien Molles, Zuiderdrachten |
| a. | Jan Louwes van der Meulen, geboren Drachten 1790 volgt II |
| b. | Wietske Louwes van der Meulen, geboren Drachten ca. 1795, Overleden Tietjerksteradeel 18-05-1827, gehuwd, trouwt Smallingerland 18-09-1819 Rein Gerrits Reitsma, geboren Boornbergum Ca. 1796, zoon van Gerrit Ates Reitsma en Sijke Reins |
| c. | Molle Louwes van der Meulen, geboren Drachten ca. 1796, Overleden aldaar 11-10-1837 |
| d. | Joukje Louwes van der Meulen, geboren Drachten ca. 1800, Overleden aldaar 06-05-1879, gehuwd,trouwt Smallingerland 02-05-1846 Wessel Jans Schevel, geboren Garijp ca. 1803, zoon van Jan Arent Harmens Schevel en Metje Wessels |
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:27:00 EST From: OICU81244@aol.com Subject: Fryslân boppe.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guest book Fryslân boppe..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I recently found out that this means Friesland above all. Since going to the Waterlander web site, I have found through marriage that the Boltje family are related to the Waterlander and De Jong families. I am still trying to find out what Boltje means in English. I have heard little bull, little loaf of bread and little hill. The Robert Boltje (mathematics professor) found in California and/or in Germany is not Friesian. Somehow his name was changed to Boltje when his father immigrated to Germany from eastern Europe. He looks like a gypsy not a true Friesian. I think he should change his name back to what it should be....LOL. I did receive an email from a man in Canada who is like a 6th cousin to me. And I found a 3rd cousin in Florida. Her mother was Botje De Boer and married a Boltje. Another woman has emailed info about the Friesian people and how they are so wronged by the Dutch government. Apparently, the Dutch government does not like the Friesian people. Why should they; the Dutch (Anglos) are on Friesian land. The queen is 1/4 Friesian so the people do have some support from her but the House of Orange/Royal Family does not have as much power as one would think. I, also, found the Friesian people are Teutonic...not Anglos, Saxon or Normans. The Friesian once owned as found on an old map of Frisia and it stretches from current day, The Netherlands, Belgium, the northern part of France, the northern part of< Germany, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Russia all the way into Siberia. The Friesian nation is the oldest nation in the world. And It's language stands on it's own; not a derivative of another language. "We also have property in Denmark, but they are our friends, many Frisian refugees were welcomed there when the Anglo-Saxons invaded us. The main area left to us is the area you know in the Netherlands, and even when I was growing up, they wanted us to disappear. It is genocide. The movie Braveheart, which is about the genocide of Scotland, is the closest thing I have seen of recent to really show what has truly been happening to our people as well. It is very close to true history, the Picts are just better known than the Friesian in general." Emailed from the woman who now resides in California. There are the Friesian Islands as well; there are five main islands in The Netherlands proper: Texel, Flylân, Skylge, It Amelân, and Skiermu^ntseach; several others are Simonszant, Rotummeroog, and Rotummerplaat. Germany has Borkum, Juist, Norderney, Langeoog, Spikeroog, Wangerooge, Helgoland; and Denmark has quite a few, they are called the North Frisian islands. There are many islands there in the North sea and they are all Frisian and have our culture very strong. No other influences. I put the hat symbol next to the letter it's supposed to be on, I just can't figure out how to do it on the computer. Anyway, there are a lot more than three islands there, the five main ones are some of the West Frisian islands, the ones above Ost Friesland in Germany are East Frisian islands, the ones on the West coast of Denmark are North Frisian Islands. A woman from Fryslân who lives in California has emailed me some of the above info. Please email me any and all history you may have on the Friesian people. FRYSLâN BOPPE...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Katrina
Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 21:19:53 +0000 From: Bert Huizenga bhuizenga@planet.nl Subject: Guestbook Hallo bewoners en gasten, Een Rotterdammer met roots in Fryslan. Van ca. 1820 tot 1934 woonden mijn voorouders in Damwoude. Nieuwsgierig naar dat verleden zoek ik antwoorden op heel veel vragen. Op www.huizenga.punt.nl staan de eerste vragen. Wie helpt ? Vriendelijke groeten, Bert Huizenga
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:51:15 -0500 From: Larry Nyhoff nyhl@calvin.edu Subject: Spoelstra ancestors Greetings, I am searching for information on my paternal grandmother Gertie (perhaps Grietje) Spoelstra. She married my grandfather Gerrit Nyhoff (Nijhof) from Georgsdorf, Germany in Prairie View, Kansas in 1895. She was born 1 March 1976. Other anecdotal informat we have is that she was born in Tzummarum and emigrated to America (Orange City, Iowa) at the age of 5. I would appreciate very much any information about her that anyone has or links to websites where I might be able to find such information. My many Internet searches have produced very little information. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. Larry Nyhoff Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA P.S. Although I cannot read Frisian, I have colleagues at Calvin College who can.
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:35:58 -0800 From: Froukje/Viola wierdafr@telus.net Subject: Auke Martens Koopmans Is er ook iemand die weet wanneer Auke Martens Koopmans overleden is? Ik kan het nergens vinden. Hier onder zijn zijn gegevens. Alvast bedankt Froukje Wierda, Canada. wierdafr@telus.net Geboorteakte Lemsterland (mairie Oosterzee), 1815 Aangiftedatum 8 april 1815, blad nr. 11 Auke Koopmans, geboren 7 april 1815 zoon van Marten Hendriks Koopmans en Akke Aukes Bakker Huwelijksakte Haskerland, 1849
| Man: | Auke Martens Koopmans |
| Vrouw: | Grietje Fokkes Prins |
| Datum: | 23 maart 1849 Akte nr. 7 |
| Man: | Auke Koopmans |
| Vrouw: | Jacobje Slotinga |
| Datum: | 2 maart 1867 Akte nr. 4 |
Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 23:28:22 -0500 From: James Curtis jcurtis310@hotmail.com Subject: Elzinga Hello, My great grandfather was Maarten Elzinga, who was born in Fryslan. He came to the state of Michigan, USA as a young boy. Anybody out there with information on the Elzinga family? Happy 2006! Jim Curtis Houghton, Michigan, USA