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More of my mother’s memories

The Church Bridge When I went to and from school, I had to cross the canal.  There was a small, narrow bridge, the church bridge, or in Frisian the “tsjerkedraai.”  It was only for pedestrians and bicycles.  The church was on the other side of the canal, hence the name …

Memories from my mother

Spurred on by my sister, my mother wrote some memoirs. I have posted some before, and for lack of time (there is yard work to do, and walks to take) I will post some more. The Dry Ditch It was a free environment near Drachten.(1)  Unpaved paths, quiet streets, bicycle …

Mary Thompson (1763-1839)

Mary Thompson was born 24 Apr 1763, daughter of Joseph Thompson. She was my son-in-law’s fifth great-grandmother. So far I don’t know …

Helena Abels (1730-)

Helena Abels was baptized 23 Apr 1730 in Blijham in Groningen, daughter of Abel Engels (dutch link) and his second wife Margaretha Luppes. …

Anna Christina Linsen (1769-)

Anna Christina Linsen (dutch link) was baptized 21 Apr 1769 in Amsterdam, third and last child of Antonij Coenraad Linsen and his second …

Martha Tiffany (1743-1829)

Martha Tiffany was born 19 Apr 1743 in Attleboro, Bristol County, MA, third child of John Tiffany and Deliverance Parmiter. She is …

Erna Lichtenstein (1905-c.1944)

Erna Lichtenstein was born 18 Apr 1905 in Jülich, Germany, eldest daughter of Max Lichtenstein and Regina Schwartz. She is my husband’s second …