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Volume 30 - #116 April 2008 Our principal BELGIAN LACES: Official Quarterly Bulletin of objective is: THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS Keep the Belgian Belgian American Heritage Association Heritage alive ear Members Bickering Belgians Agree DChuck did it!!! He finished pulling the Belgians on a Deal to Stay One Country in our hearts and in from the WWI Draft Registration Crads!!! Guy just http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- the hearts of our uploaded New York!!! And Chuck’s not done dyn/content/article/2008/03/18/AR2008031801668.html PARIS, March working! posterity Now he is tackling WWII Drafts cards!!! 18 -- 's

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quarterly BELGIAN LACES Table of Contents Letter from the Editor/News Inside Cover President-Editor: Societies in Review/Books in Review p37 Régine Brindle Belgian Officers at the Battle of Ligny p38 Treasurer/Secretary: About the Marriages of 6,000 Soldiers p40 Melanie Reynolds Partial List of the main earthquakes felt in Belgium p42 Holy Cross Church and Bay Settlement p43 Past Presidents: The History of Holy Cross Parish p45 Micheline Gaudette Consequences for and p48 Pierre Inghels Belgians on the WWI Draft Cards p50 Co-Founders: Pennsylvania and West Virginia Obituaries p52 Micheline Gaudette & Sending miners and workers in Illinois and Pennsylvania: 1863-1864 p54 Ardiena Stegen Canadian Obituaries p58 Deadline for Belgians in the 1900 US Census: Rock Island, IL p60 Grez Parish Register 1750 p62 submission of Articles Belgian woman who rescued 300 children during WWII honored by Israel p63 to Belgian Laces: Belgian Historical Trivia/ Researching Online p64 December 1 – Feb 1 Index p66 Jun 1 - September 1

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Wellington's Belgian Allies 1815 (Men-at-Arms) By Ronald Pawly Illustrated by Patrice Courcelle

The army commanded by the Duke of Wellington at Quatre- Bras and Waterloo included two infantry divisions and three cavalry brigades of the newly-unified (or 'Dutch- Belgian') army. The part played by these troops in the two battles, under experienced officers many of whom had seen long service in 's campaigns, has often been unjustly dismissed by British commentators. The organization uniforms and battle record of the Belgian units are explained here in detail by an experienced researcher in Continental archives, and illustrated by a specialist in the period, who actually lives at Waterloo.

Paperback, 48 pages ISBN: 1841761583 Published July 25, 2001 - Osprey Publishing

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Belgian Officers at the Battle of Ligny according to Regiment Control Lists http://www.ligny1815.org/histoire/officiers.html

General Head Quarters: Colonel Jean-Louis CRABBE, from Brussels, died of wounds sustained at Waterloo. Squadron leader Count DE CRUQUEMBOURG, Victor-Baucis, from Brussels, became lieutenant-general in Belgium. Squadron leader DE LA FONTAINE, Désiré-Alfred, from Namur, Marshal Count de Grouchy’s aide de camp, died in the Dutch Indies on Dec 20th, 1824. Captain DELEPLANQUE, Jean-Baptiste, from , Lieutenant-General Count Pajol’s aide de camp, promoted Major- General; in Belgium. Captain BOUHTAY, Henry-Vioël, from Liège, Lieutenant-General Mouton’s aide de camp, Count de Lobau, wounded at Waterloo, also became Major-General in Belgium. Lieutenant HERMANS Arnold, from Maestricht, with the 2nd Lanciers, Lieutenant-General Baron SUBERVIE’s aide de camp, became Captain of the elite regiment of Grenadiers in Belgium. Squadron leader de COLINS de Ham, Jean Guillaume from Brussels, Lieutenant-General Comte EXELMANS’ aide de camp.

3rd Corps, led by Lieutenant-General Count VANDAMME. HABERT Division: 88th: Lieutenant GREGOIRE of Heppignies, 22nd: Eagle-bearer Lieutenant CORTHOUS, from , Lieutenants GHISLAIN Jacques and LE LORIN, both from Liège and LACROSSE, from . 34th: Seargent SEINOF, from Liège, became an officer in Belgium Captain Robert de ROCHEHAUT. BERTHEZENE Division : 12th: Captain CÉHA, from , LOUPE, from Mellier, Adjudant-Major SENAULT, from . 56th: Captain SEUTIN, from , Adjudant-Major CHARLIER, from Namur, Lieutenants REGNIER, from Namur, DEBOSSE, from Chaineux; DUPIERRY, from , VIEUXTEMPS, from . 33rd: Lieutenant DRUGMAN, from Brussels. LEFOL Division 15th Light: Captain SMEESTERS, from Brussels and Lieutenant WINAND Jean, from Liège. DOMON Light Cavalry Division 9 Chasseurs : Lieutenant HUILLION, from Liège.

4th Corps of Lieutenant-General Count GERARD PECHEUX Division: 30th Line: Captain CHRISTOPHE and Seargent DACHY1, both from Bouillon. 96th: Lieutenants FONDEUR, from Soumagne, DEFOURNY, from Bellaire, ORIANNE, from Salm-Château, DIRICK, from Lantremange and FAUVILLE, from Patignies ; mortally wounded at Namur on June 20th. 6th Light: Lieutenant DE KESSEL, from Gand, wounded on June 16th at Ligny. VICHERY Division : 76th Line: Lieutenant DE BLAUWE, from , wounded in front of on June 19th. 69th: Lieutenant ANCEAUX, from Brussels, wounded on the 16th HULOT Division: 111th Line: Lieutenant-Adjudant-Major DRUEZ2 Charles, from Tournai. 9th Light: Captain CARDRON, from Philippeville. MAURIN Light cavalry Division: 6th Hussards: Squadron Chief MATHIS, from Watervliet (dép. de l'), Lieutenants POLIS, from and JOZEFF, from Clermont. Division of Lieutenant-Général Baron GIRARD, mortally wounded on June 16th. This division was detached from the 2nd Corps. With the 11th Light: Lieutenant DE COENENS, from Namur. With the 4th Line: Captain DE LATER, from , wounded June 16th, became Colonel of the Line in 1831. With the 82nd Line: Batallion Chief: DE CREQUY Philippe, from Fonge (?) (dépt de la ) ; Captain Adjudant Major Rode RT Jean, de Rochehaut ; the Lieutenants NICAISE, from Feluy (dépt of Jemappes) and ROGAT, from Moorsele (dept of the Lys).

1 Later became a Belgian officer 2 His brother Louis, Aide de camp of General GUILLEMINOT, is present at Quatre-Bras. 38 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 6th Corps3 of Lieutenant Général MOUTON, Count of LOBAU SIMMER Division: With the 5th Line: Lieutenant DELERUE, from Tournai. With the 11th: Lieutenant RASQUINET, from Liège, wounded at Waterloo on the 18th. Division JEANIS : With the 15th Light: Captain DEGALLAIX, from Leuze ; Lieutenant Lovis Henri, fromMaestricht, who became Major in the 11th Line in 1830 and 'Adjutant STROYKENS, from Leuven who became Captain with A line in 1830. With the 107th: Captain WANDERPEPEN, from Mons, mortally wounded at Waterloo on the 18th, died in Brussels on the 24th of June. Division TESTE : With the 65th Line: Lieutenants VERDONCK, from Outryve; DEGRAVE, from ; BOUVIER, from Ghent; BARON, from ; LAROCHE, from Mesnil; JEANQUART, from Nodebais. With the 75th: Lieutenants GULDENTOPS, from Alost and BORREMANS François, from Leuven, who became Lieutenant-General in Belgium.

DURUTTE Division, detached to the 1st Corps With the 8th Line: Lieutenants BOUCHER Pierre, from Namur and FONTIGVIER, from Roux. With the 29th Line: Lieutenants GAUTHIER, from ; ADHÉMAR, from Liège; SIMARD. With the 29th Dragoons: Captains DEREUME, from Mons and CRISPIELS, from Ghent, both wounded in Namur on June 20th and Lieutenants ROVAL, from Verviers; LEMOINE, from Mons and LONGUET, from . NB - Captain CRISPIELS became Major in the police force in Belgium, Captain Dereume became President of the Société des Anciens Frères d'armes de l'Empire in Brussels. His bust is kept at the Army’s Royal Museum.

In the Cuirassiers Corps of Lieutenant-General Count MILHAUD With the 1st: Lieutenant Adjutant-Major VANDENSERO, from Antwerp. With the 5th Cuirassiers: Lieutenants ABEL, from St-Nicolas-Waes and DEMULDER, from , killed at Waterloo June 18th. With the 6th Cuirassiers: Lieutenants DE GRADY and FRANKAR, both from Liège.

Imperial Guard With the 2nd Foot Huntsmen: Captain DE STUERS, from Ruremonde. Note that he retired at and his son became an officer in the Belgian army. With the 4th Foot Huntsmen: Captain MONTIGNY, from Tournai, wounded at Waterloo, became Major with the 6th Line in the Belgian army in 1850. With the Voltigeurs: Lieutenants BAUDOUX from Fontaine l'Evêque and FRANTZEN, from Gent. With the Tirailleurs: Captain Canivet, from Mons and Lieutenants Louis Médard, from , reported missing at the battle of Waterloo; COLSON, from Jupille (Liège); LEBON, from Brussels and URBAIN Jacques, from Philippeville.

Artillery Lieutenant DUPONT Pierre-Louis, from Bruges, wounded on June 20th, became Lieutenant-Général, Ministre of War and General Inspector of the Artillery for Belgium.

Intelligence Lieutenant Jean-Pierre WILLMAR from Luxemburg, became Lieutenant-General, War Minister and Ministre Plénipotentiaire. GODENNE, from Namur, wounded on the 18th at Waterloo, became Major with the 4th (Belgian) ligne. With the 85th ligne: Captain DEGAAD from Binche ; Lieutenants LERICHE from Mons and JACQMIN from Laroche.

Light Cavalry Division of JACQUINOT detached to the 1st Army Corps DURUTTE Division With the 3rd Cavalry Huntsmen: Colonel Marquis de la WOESTINE, born in Paris, of Belgian parents. With the 7th Hussards: Lieutenants Bertis, Félix de Gand and MARTINY, from Liège. With the 4th Lancers: Lieutenant FIGOT, from Sugny. X.B.

DURUTTE and JACQUINOT Divisions of the 1st corps left by Lieutenant-General Count DROUET D’ERLON in view of Wagnelée ocupied this village only the evening of the 16th of June after a brief skirmish with the Prussian rear-guard

With the Cavalry Corps of Lieutenant-General Count PAJOL SUBERVIE Division : With 1st Lancers: Captain MAHIEU, from Mons, wounded at Waterloo on the 18th; Lieutenants DFI.AVEU, from Liège and Nicolas URBAIN, from Frameries.

SOULT Division With the 1st Hussards : Lieutenant BETHS, Joseph from Gent.

3 This corps arrived, in the afternoon, from and moved to the 1st line in the eve of the battle on BRYE Hill. 39 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116

Dragoons Corps of Lieutenant-Général Count EXELMANS With the 5th Dragoons: Lieutenant BOUCHER Jean, from Namur and POUPART, from Ypres, wounded on the 16th. With the 13th Dragoons: Lieutenant RASQUIN, from Bas-Oha, wounded on the 18th at Wavre. With the 14th Dragoons: Captain BODART, from Modave. With the 20th Dragoons: Captains DEREUME, from Mons and CRISPIELS, from Gand, both wounded at Namur on June 20th and Lieutenants ROVAL, from Verviers; LEMOINE, from Mons and LONGUET, from Wuustwezel. Note – Captain CRISPIELS became Major for the Belgian police forces, Captain DEREUME became President of the Société des Anciens Frères d'Armes de l'Empire in Brussels. His bust is found at the Royal Army Museum.

About the Marriages of 6,000 Soldiers: Napoléon-MariagesGenWeb http://www.francegenweb.org/~napmargenweb/formsession.php

NOTE : This ONLY concerns the marriages tied to the Decree of March 25th, 1810 (see example) and not those tied to the standard Napoleonic code chapter 6 “of the marriage” to which some registers refer. To mark his wedding to Marie Louise, Napoleon I decreed in his imperial palace at Compiègne (60) on 25 March 1810, under Title IV, that 6,000 soldiers who had served him would be married. « Du Mariage de 6,000 Militaires » These soldiers had to meet certain criteria, one of which was to be retired (military retirement) and had to have taken part in one campaign. On 22 April 1810, these men would marry local girls, to whom a dowry would be granted (1,200 francs in Paris and 600 in the rest of the Empire).

There would be 60 in the City of Paris, 10 for the 51 cities listed in present decree, ie 510 marriages; 5 for each or 54 cities listed in present decree or 270 marriages; 2 for each of 555 cities listed in the present decree or 1,110 marriages; 1 for each justice of the peache of the Empire, ie 3,832 marriages in 3,608 cities altogether (from Ain to Gard, from to , from Mont-Tonnerre to Yonne). http://www.napoleonexhibit.com/item.p The brides and grooms were to be selected hp?id=122 - For the county seat towns, by deliberation by the Town Council approved by the mayor. - For towns that were not county seat, by deliberation by the Town Council approved by the deputy mayor. - For the justices of the peace, by a commission made up of 2 mayors and 2 vicars selected by the deputy mayor, and the justice of the peace who will preside over the commission and will call the meeting in his residence.

The towns not included in the above articles will be allowed to marry, on the deliberation of the Town Council approved by the Deputy Mayor, a soldier and a local girl, by conforming their choice and dowery to the rules laid above.

(sources: Didier DUDAL bulletin CG22 n° 52 octobre 2001)

NOTE that in some towns the marriages were celebrated much later than that date

From Regine:This group is attempting to locate all 6,000 marriages. I would love finding our Belgians, so here is a list of what Belgians have already been found and the names of the towns where they should yet be found. If you come across them in your research, please take a few minutes and add them to their site and send them to this office as well! Thanks! http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Napoleon_Marie_Louise_Marriage.jpeg L'équipe de Napoléon-MariagesGenWeb (Philippe Beauvillier, Antoine Lerouvillois et Fred – this database is found on Geneanet) Coup de coeur GeneaNet novembre 2005 - 17 août 2006: journal "Le Républicain Sud-Gironde" http://www.francegenweb.org/~napmargenweb/accueil.php

40 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Record# Groom Bride Date City, Department, Country #1002 BOTTEAUX, Nicolas VAN DER PERRE, Marie Josèphe 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1009 CLOCHERET, Désiré Joseph DOUWé, Cécile 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1113 DELVAUX, Noël Hyacinte HULIN, Marie Barbe Anathalie 23-04-1810 Nivelles, 9131, Belgium #1006 DEMUNCK, Gérard MICHIELS, Marie Claire 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1010 LEJEUNE, Jean HALLEMANS, Marie Thérèse 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1008 MICHILS, Guillaume Joseph VAN HOETER, Barbe 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1007 SANFRINNON, Pierre François Louis MAASAKKER, Caroline 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1154 SIMAR, Jacques HASSELLE, Marie Joseph 23-04-1810 , 9131, Belgium #1003 SISSENEIR, Jean Baptiste VAN DER VINNEN, Marie Françoise 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1011 TIELMANT, Jean François CONTENT, Anne Marie Josèphe 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1005 VAN DER SCHUEREN, Henri DUPREZ, Marie Thérèse 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium #1004 VAN GRAMBEREN, Bauduin DE GROODT, Catherine 23-04-1810 Brussels, 9131, Belgium

As you can see this work has barely begun to uncover our Belgian soldiers, so if you come across any of them, would you take a few minutes and jot the information down and either send it to this office or insert it yourself on the website? That would be SO NICE!!! Thanks!!! Cities affected by the imperial decree:

Annexe A (10 marriages per city or 510 marriages): - Bruxelles (complete: 10) - Mons Deux-Nèthes - Anvers Sambre-et-Meuse – Namur Dyle - Louvain Jemmape – Tournay Deux-Nèthes – Malines Escaut - Gand Lys – Bruges – Liège

Annexe B (5 marriages per city or 270 marriages) : Lys - Courtrai Lys – Ostende Deux-Nèthes – Lierre Ourthe – Verviers

Annexe C (2 marriages per city or 1,110 marriages) : Ardennes – Bouillon Escaut - Jemmape - Chinai Meuse-Inférieure - Saint Trond Dyle - Tirlemont Escaut - Renais Jemmape - Fontaine l'Évêque Meuse-Inférieure – Tongres Dyle - Nivelles (1) Escaut - Saint Nicolas Jemmape - Nèthes deux - Dyle - Wavres Escaut - Jemmape - Nèthes deux - Gheel Dyle - Escaut - Ecloo Jemmape – Nèthes deux - Heyst op Denbergh Dyle - Vilvorde Escaut – Blessingue Lys - Farnes Ourthe - Escaut - Audenarde Jemmape - Ath Lys - Poperinghe Ourthe - Spa Escaut - Grammont Jemmape - Lessine Lys – Ypres Ourthe - Hui Escaut - Termonde Jemmape - Binche Meuse-Inférieure - Hasselt Ourthe – Stavelot Escaut - Alost Jemmape - Charleroi Meuse-Inférieure - Maeseyck Sambre-et-Meuse – Andenne

Justices of the Peace (3,608 towns or abt 3,832 marriages): Deux-Nethes - Anvers (4 Dyle - Hall Escaut - Hamme Jemmape - Charleroy (2 justices) Dyle - Herinnes Escaut - justices) Deux-Nethes - Arendonck Dyle - Hulpe (la) Escaut - Jemmape - Chièvres Deux-Nethes - Brecht Dyle - Jodoigne Escaut - Lokeren Jemmape - Deux-Nethes - Courigo Dyle - Léau Escaut - Loochristy Jemmape - Deux-Nethes - Duftel Dyle - Lennick-Saint-Martin Escaut - Marta-Hoorebeke Jemmape - Deux-Nethes - Eckeren Dyle - Louvain (2 justices) Escaut - Nazareth Jemmape - Enghien Deux-Nethes - Herenthals Dyle - Nivelles (2 justices) Escaut - Nederbrakel Jemmape - Fontaine-l'Evêque Deux-Nethes - Heystopdenberg Dyle - Escaut - Jemmape - Frasnes Deux-Nethes - Hoogstraeten Dyle - Tirlemont (2 justices) Escaut - Jemmape - Gosselies Deux-Nethes - Lierre Dyle - Escaut - Oostbourg Jemmape - Lens Deux-Nethes - Malines (2 Dyle - Vilvorde Escaut - Oosterzeele Jemmape - Lessinnes justices) Dyle - Wavre Escaut - Renaix Jemmape - Leuze Deux-Nethes - Moll Dyle - -Saint-Etienne Escaut - Saint-Gille Jemmape - Merbe-le-Château Deux-Nethes - Puers Dyle - Wolverthern Escaut - Saint-Nicolas Jemmape - Mons (2 justices) Deux-Nethes - Santhoven Escaut - Alost (2 justices) Escaut - Sommerghem Jemmape - Pâturages Deux-Nethes - Turnhout Escaut - Escaut - Sotteghem Jemmape - Peruwelz Deux-Nethes - Vilrick Escaut - Audenarde (2 justices) Escaut - Tamise Jemmape - Quevaucamps Deux-Nethes - Wesrerloo Escaut - Axel Escaut - Termonde Jemmape - Roeulx Dyle - Aerschot Escaut - Escaut - Wacrschoor Jemmape - Dyle - Escaut - Capryke Escaut - Jemmape - Soignies Dyle - Assche Escaut - Cruyshaurem Escaut - Ysendyck Jemmape - Templeuve Dyle - Bruxelles (4 justices) Escaut - Deynse Escaut – Zèle Jemmape - Thuin (1: Brussels, to verify) Escaut - Eccoo Jemmape - Jemmape - Tournay (2 justices) Dyle - Diest Escaut - Ecluse (l') Jemmape - Ath Lys - Ardoye Dyle - Genappes Escaut - Everghem Jemmape - Beaumont Lys - Avelghem Dyle - Glabbeck Escaut - Flessingue Jemmape - Binche Lys - Bruges (5 justices) Dyle - Grez Escaut - Gand (4 justices) Jemmape - Lys - Courtray (4 justices) Dyle - Haegt Escaut - Grammont Jemmape - Celles Lys - Dixmude 41 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Lys - Elverdinghe Meuse-Inférieure - Bilsen Ourthe - Bodegnée Ourthe – Lys - Furnes Meuse-Inférieure - Brée Ourthe - Cronenbourg Sambre-Et-Meuse - Andenne Lys - Ghistelles Meuse-Inférieure - Galoppe Ourthe - Dalhem (1) Sambre-Et-Meuse - Beauraing Lys - Haringhe Meuse-Inférieure - Hasselt Ourthe - Eupen Sambre-Et-Meuse - Ciney Lys - Harlebeke Meuse-Inférieure - Heerlen Ourthe - Ferrières Sambre-Et-Meuse - Dhuy Lys - Hooglède Meuse-Inférieure - Herck Ourthe - Fleron Sambre-Et-Meuse - Dinant Lys - Meuse-Inférieure - Looz Ourthe - Glons Sambre-Et-Meuse - Durbuy Lys - Menin Meuse-Inférieure - Maaseyck Ourthe - Héron Sambre-Et-Meuse - Erézée Lys - Mesnes Meuse-Inférieure - Maëstricht Ourthe - Herve Sambre-Et-Meuse - Florennes Lys - (2 justices) Ourthe - Hollogne-aux-Pierres Sambre-Et-Meuse - Fosses Lys - Moorseele Meuse-Inférieure - Ourthe - Sambre-Et-Meuse - Gédinne Lys - Nieuport Meuse-Inférieure - Meerssen Ourthe - Landen Sambre-Et-Meuse - Gembloux Lys - Oost-Roosebeke Meuse-Inférieure - Ourthe - Liège (4 justices) Sambre-Et-Meuse - Havelange Lys - Ostende Nedercruchten Ourthe - Limbourg Sambre-Et-Meuse - Laroche Lys - Passchendaele Meuse-Inférieure - Oirsbeck Ourthe - Louvegnée Sambre-Et-Meuse - Marche Lys - Poperinghe Meuse-Inférieure - Peer Ourthe - Sambre-Et-Meuse - Namur (2 Lys - Roulers Meuse-Inférieure - Rolduc Ourthe - justices) Lys - Ruysselede Meuse-Inférieure - Ruremonde Ourthe - Saint-Vith Sambre-Et-Meuse - Nassogne Lys - Thielt Meuse-Inférieure - Saint-Trond Ourthe - Schleyden Sambre-Et-Meuse - Rochefort Lys - Thourout (2 justices) Meuse-Inférieure - Tongres Ourthe - Sambre-Et-Meuse - Saint- Lys - Wervicq Meuse-Inférieure - Venlo Ourthe - Spa Hubert Lys - Ypres (2 justices) Meuse-Inférieure – Weert Ourthe - Stavelot Sambre-Et-Meuse - Walcourt Meuse-Inférieure - Achel Ourthe - Ourthe - Verviers Sambre-Et-Meuse – Wellin Meuse-Inférieure - Beeringen Ourthe - Avenne Ourthe - Viel-Salm

Partial List of the main earthquakes felt in Belgium (P. Alexandre). http://www.seismo.oma.be/index.php?LANG=FR&CNT=BE&LEVEL=230 INTENSITY determined on the MSK scale according to qualitative witnesses ; marked in Roman numerals. The earthquakes equal or greater to VI-VII (or supposed to have been) are marked in bold. All known quakes are listed except for repeat tremors that happened the same day and minor tremors (ie 214 repeat between 26 Dec 1755 and 31 Jul 1762).

17th Century 13 Aug 1828 Bruxelles 1621 Mechelen (Malines) 25 Feb 1837 Gand 31 Mar 1641 Montjoie 6 Apr 1843 Brabant V Aug 1643 Liège 14 Jan 1849 Liège 19 May 1666 Malmédy, Montjoie 10 May 1855 Braine-le-Comte V 18 Sep 1692 Verviers, Liège VIII 12 Jun 1865 IV 20 Sep 1692 Verviers 2 Jan 1867 Spa III 19 Oct 1692 Verviers 3 Jan 1867 Spa IV 28 Oct 1692 Verviers V-VI 7 Feb 1867 Liège III 19 Mar 1694 Verviers 8 Feb 1867 Liège 3 Sep 1872 Adinkerke 18th Century 19 Aug 1878 III 13 Apr 1733 Bastogne VI-VII 17 Sep 1879 Warmifontaine III 18 Oct 1755 Spa, Jalhay 15 Oct 1881 Liège 2 Dec 1763 Mer du Nord 11 Jun 1883 Spa IV 8 Aug 1773 15 Feb 1887 Havré IV 5 Feb 1776 Maastricht 20 Sep 1887 Havré VI 5 Feb 1789 Philippeville III 30 Sep 1887 Havré III-IV 16 Feb 1789 Philippeville 13 Oct 1887 Havré III-IV 2 Feb 1794 Stavelot, Malmedy 29 Oct 1887 Havré V 8 Mar 1794 Stavelot 16 Apr 1895 Havré 6 Mar 1795 Stavelot, Malmedy 6 Dec 1895 Theux 9 Nov 1800 Bruxelles 1 Dec 1897 Hénin-Liétard 19th Century 20th Century 20 Aug 1808 Marche-en-Famenne 23 Apr 1904 Fleurus V 30 Jan 1809 Courtrai 16 Jun 1905 Havré 5 Mar 1818 Antwerpen 10 Jun 1906 Scy (Ciney) 25 Jan 1828 Spa 3 Feb 1907 Theux 23 Feb 1828 VII-VIII 12 Nov 1908 Poulseur VI 26 Feb 1828 Tienen (Tirlemont) 7 Oct 1910 Hautes Fagnes V 21-23 Mar 1828 Tienen (Tirlemont)

3842 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Holy Cross Church and Bay Settlement: The Early History of Rural Wisconsin Development By N. Katers, published Mar 16, 2006 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21683/holy_cross_church_and_bay _settlement.html?page=1

The establishment of modern day Wisconsin started with the European opening of new land to immigrants in the early 1830s and nation were into the state’s entrance into the union 1848. The early being settlements of Wisconsin were simplistic and functional in stretched to nature, but were enriched by the cultures of the immigrants their limits who inhabited them. More specific to Northeastern by growing Photo courtesy of Kim Potier, WI Wisconsin, the Belgians and Germans brought strong populations. Another reason for the immigration was that traditions of family, education, and hard work to this area. weavers and other machinists were replaced by better Coming from this tradition we see today in Wisconsin the technology, a trend that would continue through the end of importance of a strong educational system, a strong work the century. Lastly, and not exclusively to the Belgians, was ethic, and family “togetherness.” An example of how these the advertisement of the Americans in relation to newly traits were brought to this area can be seen in the opened “Western” lands. These lands were being promoted as establishment of Bay Settlement and the Holy Cross Church, fruitful and advertisers used those who had already made the which resides currently in New Franken, Wisconsin. The journey to America as promulgators of the virtues of the land. creation and fruition of the church and the surrounding The settlers also were attracted to the type of terrain and community in the 19th century was by the means of climate that Wisconsin had, very similar to the seasons of ingenious and dedicated immigrants and individuals that were Antwerp and Wurzburg. The difficulties and successes that willing to give up lives of comfort to help the intrepid settlers lay ahead for these intrepid settlers was little known at the of this land. time but would promise only to strengthen the bonds of these groups. The land that would become Bay Settlement was only sparingly settled before the great migrations of the mid-19th One of the binding forces of the settlers to this area was century. The few settlers that did inhabit this wilderness were religion, more specifically the Catholic Church. This factor French Canadians and American Indians, mostly with mixed was important because it stressed the importance of marriages. This changed in the 1830s when surveys came discipline, hard work, as well as faith in the land and faith in through and started to mark the land of Northeast Wisconsin. their fellow settlers. One man bound together the immigrant The trend toward farming instead of hunting and fishing as a families by helping them not only to survive in the new land, means of pioneer economy sounded the death knell for many but flourish in their new communities. Father Edward French settlers, along with the increased need to expand Daems came to the mission of Father Van Den Broek in economy into the frontier. The survey not only brought about September 1851 from an assignment in Detroit. In November a clearer definition of this pioneer wilderness, but also of that same year, the ailing Van Den Broek died, leaving brought to the area one of its great individual founders. Daems at the mission with Brother Pete Witven. They left Father Van den Broek came to the area after the survey in the mission briefly to move northward to the log chapel left 1834 from his mission at Little Chute. He decided to build a by Van Den Broek some 17 years earlier. Daems returned to small log chapel on the hill that houses today’s Holy Cross Little Chute briefly as well as returning to Holland before Church as a resting stop along his circuit of visits to the area. returning in 1855 to the Bay Settlement area. He negotiated The great symbolism of the church on the hill was a main for the land surrounding the chapel in an effort to establish reason for building the chapel here and would embody the not only a church but also a community to populate the importance of the church in this area as the central point of church. After negotiating with Father Bonduel for the land community. rights, Daems and the settlers he brought in would finish the new church building. The Fox Valley saw a tremendous amount of immigration in the mid to late 1840s from and Belgium, areas The story of how Daems brought in settlers into the new embroiled in social and economic problems. The Germans community relates to the great influx of immigrants into the were the first immigrant group to come to this area in great region. The most important immigrant group to the growth of numbers. Most of the German travelers came over to America this area was the Belgians, who left Belgium in the late 1840s because the burdens of German taxes and bureaucrats became to live a new life in the United States. Most of these travelers a nuisance to the common German. A very small group of came to this new land and first saw the sight of New York as these immigrants were related to religious persecution or the they passed it by on their way to the Midwest. Many Belgians revolution of 1848, although these settlers would be the settled in Milwaukee via the Erie Canal, a resting stop on spokesmen for the entire German American culture some their way to dispersing amongst the vast expanse of years later. wilderness Wisconsin. A significant number of Belgians came as far north as Sheboygan and settled there while they The Belgians that came over during the 1850s came over for were looking for land. The Belgians of Sheboygan found land several reasons. First, the land resources of the small 3843 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 in Kaukauna and had purchased it, but tragedy struck. The The church began to expand in 1860 when Father Daems and son of settler Phillip Hannon died and the Belgian families the church finished the rectory, the same rectory that stands had the funeral in the Catholic Church in Green Bay. Father next to Holy Cross to this day. Eight years later, the great Daems was at the church, having a meeting with a pastor, and expansion of the church happened with the addition of a new met a few of the Belgians. Daems convinced many of his religious community and a school. The Third Order of the countrymen that there were significant lands in the Bay Sisters of Saint Francis was established in 1868 as an Settlement wilderness that could be acquired by the Belgian extension of Holy Cross Church. The intention of this order immigrants. Daems appealed to both the women’s sentiment was to assist the church in terms of education of the poor and toward family and religion and the men’s need for land to medical care. The first members of this order were Sisters cultivate. These families relinquished their land rights in Christine Rousseau, Sister Pauline LaPlant, Sister Pius Kaukauna and settled at Robinsonville, a few miles away Doyle, and Sister Mary Van Laanen. The same year, Father from what would be known as New Franken in the years to Daems felt that the new order could best serve in its capacity come. Dames served as the pastor of the small Holy Cross with a parochial school. 1868 saw the creation of Holy Cross Church and the Belgians walked miles School, with its opening on every week to hear him preach to the February 12th. The first class parishioners in their native tongue. contained 27 students, taught by the Sisters of St. Francis in English The new church building that would and Catechism in English, French, stand for over sixty years was German, and Dutch. Father Daems completed in 1857. By this time, the also began to preach his sermons community surrounding the church was in English, a reflection in the beginning to grow significantly. change of language and Accounts from the Green Bay Advocate Photo courtesy of Kim Potier, WI demographics of the population. in the years surrounding the creation of Daems required of the students one year of school before the new church indicate that many Belgians came to settle in First Communion, showing the importance of education in the greater Green Bay area. By 1856, estimates indicate that cooperation with religious belief. The school would become 15,000 Belgians settled the Northeast Wisconsin area. The one of the lone elementary education establishments in the great influx of these settlers did not reflect the quality of the wilderness for years, holding one of the main values land or ease of cultivation. In 1854, a strain of Asiatic cholera cherished by the community within its walls. swept through the area, causing a great many ill and dead. The disease also caused a strain on the returning Daems, who Father Daems’ importance was recognized by the Green Bay acted as a healer for the Belgian community. One story of Diocese, being named the first Vicar General for the Diocese, Daems’ great works for the community centers around this a position of administration for the church. With the absence epidemic. One evening Daems was assisting a woman struck of Bishop Melcher at the Ecumenical Council in , with cholera and near her death. Her concern lay with her Daems temporarily became the Administrator for the baby son, who would have no one to care for him if his Diocese. This role would be reprised in a few years with the mother died. The woman asked Daems to find care for the passing of Bishop Melcher and would be dutifully completed child; Daems promised that he would go to great lengths to by Daems. find a suitable family for her son. He did indeed find a The course of Bay Settlement’s development was stunted by suitable family and the child became an upstanding member major catastrophe, as were a great deal of the communities in of the local community. The struggles with disease, which Northeast Wisconsin in 1871. The fall season in Bay would find its way back into the community in the future, and Settlement during 1871 was particularly dry and hot, creating with cultivating the hardwood forests that lay on their dry timber areas and underbrush. The lack of rain also spelled property only served to strengthen the community and the trouble for water supplies in domestic use. Small fires broke parish. out in the underbrush and spread slowly during the fall The early struggles did indeed strengthen the bond of the months of 1871, a trend that was occurring throughout the community and church, as they needed each other mutually. area. Disaster seemed imminent in Bay Settlement, especially The first celebration of mass in the new Holy Cross Church with the pastor’s premonition in the evening of September was on October 19th, 1857. At this mass, the largest mass 10th of that year. His dream sequence revealed a mass funeral confirmation occurred in the area to that point with 225 in the church, with a number of caskets brought through the candidates being confirmed by Bishop Henni. Even before church on small wagons. The season continued in the same this, the religious unity of the community could be seen. In fashion it had started, getting worse as drought and fires 1856 alone, there were 300 baptisms in the parish. The continued. The climax of this disaster came on October 8th, surrounding area was growing as well, as some small grocers 1871. The church was holding the induction for and taverns opened their doors in Bay Settlement. The settlers Confirmation, resided by Bishop Melcher of the Diocese. The also started to form a cohesive local political body, with a fires worsened by what Sister Mary Pius called winds like a group of 230 voters helping elect officers for the Green Bay “hurricane.” The winds helped push the fire further along the town board. This act in itself asserted this community as an underbrush, causing massive damage to houses in the entity that would thrive in this area. community. Thirty homes, a general store, and a sawmill fell casualty to the firestorm along with several lives. The 3844 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 premonition of Father Daems indeed came true: the exact being given honorable mention in the Columbian Fair in numbers of dead in his dream were present at the mass Chicago in 1893. The school remained a vital part of the funeral at Holy Cross Church. The disaster proved an community, acting as one of the lone functionaries of example on the strength of the community and church; relief education in the settlement. committees were formed to assist those who lost their home, Following Father Daems’ death in 1879, care for the church land, or other goods. The area would recover relatively went into the hands of the Fathers of Mercy until the turn of quickly because of its strong emphasis on helping those in the century. Several priests took over as pastor: Fathers need within the community. Henry Bruns, Martin, Rocagel, McFadden, Joseph The area that was Bay Settlement had grown significantly Darche, LeBras, McCarthy, Courvoisier, Tacken, and since Father Van Den Broek’s log chapel was built in 1834. Coutereels. The last priest from this order, Coutereels, died According to frequent articles in the Green Bay Advocate and in 1903 and left the parish in the hands of the Norbertines. other area periodicals, the conditions for farming became Holy Cross Church and the community that came to life ideal and businesses were going up and flourishing in this around it acts as a sample of how many communities were area. One of the prominent citizens of the time in Bay built at the inception of Wisconsin the territory and the state. Settlement, Gregoire Denis, held significant properties and The Belgians and Germans particularly established interests in the town. Denis, a postmaster for 23 years, owned themselves in the wilderness of Northeast Wisconsin by hundreds of acres of property, a sawmill and flourmill as well means of their work ethic, determination, and thirst for as a grocery in Bay Settlement. Denis’ success was indicative community. Holy Cross Church developed out of the need for of the economic good times felt by the community. community by the new immigrants, a means of placating the The school also flourished in the late 19th century. In 1890 importance of family and religion to these newcomers. The the school held 55 total students, taught by seven teachers of community still relies on those very same values; Holy Cross the Franciscan order. A good portion of these students had Church and Bay Settlement, referred to now as the Town of achieved First Communism and attendance for class on an Scott, thrive as a community of family in faith to God. Farms average day was 39. The year 1893 saw improvements in the still inhabit the land; family businesses still stand as pillars to schoolhouse, mainly in the classroom conditions, costing 500 the tradition built by Father Daems and his “Belgian colony.” dollars. The school seemingly had little to improve upon,

The History of Holy Cross Parish (From the Church Dedication Booklet, 1932), Submitted by Fr. Tom Hagendorf, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 http://holycrossfamily.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html

This year Holy Cross Congregation sees one of its most cherished hopes come true. The new church erected during the course of the year replaces the 80-year old structure left to us as a heritage by the early pioneers of this territory. On this occasion a short history of the parish will probably be of interest to this and future generations.

Established in 1852 by Rev. Father Edward Daems, Bay Settlement became the third Catholic parish with a resident pastor in the territory which now forms the Diocese of Green Bay. Only St. John’s in Shanty Town (Green Bay) and Little Chute have an older origin. Prior to his coming to Bay Settlement, Father Daems assisted Father Vanden Broek at Little Chute, where he arrived in 1851. His first meeting with Father Vanden Broek, the “Apostle of Wisconsin”, is strikingly described by Father Daems himself. Photo courtesy of “We arrived in front of the so-called rectory and were surprised by its primitive Holy Cross Community construction. Father Vanden Broek opened the door, an old, worn-out sickly looking in Bay Settlement. figure, dressed in a red woolen shirt, old patched trousers tied at the waist by a For more information, piece of string. Two shoes of different make completed the trousers, which might check out their blog at have disedified those who did not know that this man came from a-well-to-do family www.holycrossfamily.blogspot.com in Amsterdam, to share the poverty and privation of the early settlers, for the purpose of preserving their faith and confidence in God.”

With Father Daems was Peter Witvens, who later accompanied him to Bay Settlement and was known amongst the settlers as “Brother Pete.” Father Vanden Broek died on November 5, 1851 and in May of the following year Father Daems came to Bay Settlement with the intention of establishing his permanent residence there and to continue the missionary labors of Father Bonduel, who erected a little log chapel along the shore of Green Bay, which he visited periodically.

Already, in June, 1852, Father Daems made a beginning with the erection of a new church, which without many alterations has served the parish until Nov. 1931, when it was razed to make room for the edifice we are dedicating today. 3945 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116

It may be of interest to our readers to know, that the parish is in possession of authentic records, containing a copy of the original contract and specifications and from which it appears that the total cost of the building was $605.00, including two coats of paint with white lead and oil. When last November the parishioners undertook the work of razing the old church, it was very interesting to see the manner in which it had been constructed. Practically the only material used was white pine and a heavy timber frame that gave strength to the structure, which made it endure in comparatively good condition for the 80 years of its life. To our great surprise, we found no foundation under the building except some flagstones buried about six inches in the ground.

Under Father Daems’ guidance, Bay Settlement became a strongly religious center in the Peninsula. Our Baptismal records show from 300-400 baptisms recorded for the year 1856 and for several years thereafter. While residing at Bay Settlement, Father Daems served a territory extending as far as Sturgeon Bay and even beyond. In 1860 he erected the rectory, a solid stone building, which after more or less extensive repairs gives promise of many more years of adequate usefulness. In 1868 he became the founder of a new religious community, the Sisters of St Francis, and established their Motherhouse at Bay Settlement, which enjoys a healthy growth and is chiefly engaged in educational and charitable work in the Green Bay Diocese. When in 1868 the Diocese of Milwaukee was divided and Green Bay became a new Episcopal See, Father Daems was chosen as its first Vicar-General by its first Bishop, Joseph Melchoir, and he continued in this office under Bishop Krautbauer. Father Daems died in the present rectory on February 12, 1879 at 4 pm at the age of 52, after 28 years of strenuous missionary labors which had sapped the strength of his robust figure and made him an easy prey for pneumonia, which was the immediate cause of his death. The memory of his useful life still lingers today in the minds of our parishioners and of thousands of outsiders, whose forefathers have been beneficiaries of his spiritual and material aid in the midst of the discouraging struggle against pioneer-difficulties.

After the death of Father Daems, Holy Cross Congregation was in the care of the Fathers of Mercy. Unfortunately a fire in the rectory destroyed most of the records of their activities, but as Father Daems had equipped the parish with all the necessary buildings, no material development of great extent took place in the years immediately succeeding his death. Fathers Henry Bruns, J. B. Martin, J. Rocagel, J. McFadden, Jos. Darche, A. LeBras, T. McCarthy, J. Courvoisier and T. Tacken, all dispensed their ministry here between 1879 and 1891 when Father P. Cautereels took charge to remain until his death in October, 1903. Father Cautereels was an exceptionally gifted man, not only as a fervent pastor but he was known for his literary achievements. During his pastorate he renovated the church in a substantial manner.

In 1904 Bishop Joseph Fox gave the parish in charge of the White Fathers of De Pere and Rev. S. Mickers Photo courtesy of started his 16 years of devoted services as pastor. Holy Cross community in Bay Settlement When due to advanced age and infirmity he retired www.holycrossfamily.blogspot.com from the pastorate and assumed lighter duties of chaplain of the Good Shepherd Home at Green Bay, he left in the minds of his parishioners the most pleasant memories of his kind-heartedness and his truly pious priestly life. Two years later, July 12, 1922, he succumbed to a heart attack while visiting with Father Vanden Elsen at Brussels and his remains were brought back for burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Father Mickers was succeeded on October 12, 1920, by Father J.W. DeVries, the present and incumbent pastor. In 1921 the rectory built by Father Daems was renovated and is now in good condition.

In 1923 the new parochial school was erected to replace the one built in pioneer days. The co-operation of the parishioners who gave liberally of their means and labor enabled the parish to pay indebtedness in four years. The parish records perpetuate to posterity in detail the sacrifice brought by each family of the congregation for this project which is dedicated to the moral and educational good of our children and grandchildren.

Encouraged by the spirit of goodwill, the parish turned its thoughts to the solution of another problem, which has been a subject of conversation for twenty years or more. The old frame building gave signs of decay and need of repair or replacement. After serious consideration the parish decided to erect a new building and it was thought best to start a fund for that purpose and to see what financial aid could be secured by this process over a period of years. It was at this point that 26 of

3846 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 the parishioners voluntarily pledged an amount in excess of one half of the of the total cost of the project and when it was announced shortly after by the pastor, it encouraged the congregation to the point where the erection of the new church in 1932 became virtually assured. The names of these 26 families are preserved in the cornerstone of the building and the vestibule contains a memorial tablet commemorating to posterity their generosity and is an expression of appreciation by the members of the parish.

On November 2, 1931, the old church was used for the last time for divine services and the work of razing the 80 year old structure was commenced on the same day. All labor in connection with this has been done by voluntary efforts of the parishioners and four days later at about 12 o'clock noon, Mr. John Jacobs rang the church bell as the last timber was let down by the cheering crowd, only three days later the site of the old church was cleared for excavation, the new building standing almost in the exact spot of the old church. The parishioners with free labor have done all excavating and also largely erected all foundation walls.

The plans for the new church in Northern Romanesque style were made by W.E. Reynolds of Green Bay, collaborating with Father DeVries and the results speak well for the architect's skill. The congregation selected the following members to act as a building committee: Henry Deschane, Martin Larscheid, John Van Egeren, Wm. Van Lieshout, Jacob Cranen, Jr., and Michael Strebel, Edgar Doney, Geo. Corsten. The general contract was awarded to Mr. Sam Clark of De Pere, Wis., for the sum of $29,422.00. The heating and ventilating system was installed by the Campbell Heating Co. of DesMoines, Iowa for $1,800.00. The electric equipment is the work of the Knoeller Electric Company, Green Bay. The furnishings were manufactured by the Svoboda Co., at Kewaunee, Wis. The church in Romanesque style has an all steel frame and is fireproof throughout with the exception of the rafters and floorboards.

On Easter Sunday, March 27, 1932, Father De Vries laid the cornerstone in the presence of a large concourse of people from the surrounding territory. Between August 22 and 29, the parishioners with free labor graded the premises and laid all the walks. On Sunday, October 2, Most Rev. Bishop Paul P. Rhode of the Diocese of Green Bay officiated at the solemn blessing and dedication, many of the clergy assisting in the sanctuary. Bishop Rhode preached an inspiring sermon, commending the faith which found its expression in this new church dedicated to God’s greater honor and the spiritual needs of this and future generations. These festivities happen to coincide with the Silver Jubilee of Father De Vries, who on October 20 of this year, will be a priest 25 years. For this reason it was his privilege and pleasure to celebrate the solemn High Mass on the day of the blessing of the new church.

Father John Wm. De Vries was born in Schijndel, Holland on May 21, 1882, the son of William DeVries and Alberta Laurense. In 1906 he came to St Norbert College at DePere and on October 20, 1907 was ordained to the priesthood at Two Rivers, WI. For fourteen years he was one of the professors of St. Norbert College, whence he came to Bay Settlement in October, 1920, to assume the duties of the pastorate of Holy Cross Congregation. It perhaps deserves mention that he comes from a family which gave all five of its sons to the priesthood of the Church. One of his brothers is the present pastor of Bear Creek in the Diocese of Green Bay and two others are members of the Diocese of Bois-le-Duc, Holland. The fifth one died as a missionary in China in the first year of his ordination.

At the time of the dedication, Mr. George Morrison is treasurer of the parish, Mr. George Corsten is filling the vacancy of secretary, created by the recent death of Mr. Albert Rousseau. Mr. Albert Champeau, Mr. Cornelius Reynen, Mr. Peter Draise and Mr. Herman Corsten are consultors. In closing these few remarks, the members of Holy Cross Congregation wish to express the earnest hope that the material sacrifices which they already brought and which are still facing them in the future, will be looked upon by future generations as an expression of their love for God and the religion which Christ established on earth for their soul’s salvation and that it may be a Christian inheritance to their children and children’s children. The pastor of Holy Cross Congregation, Father J.W. DeVries wishes to thank his people for their good will and co-operation in bringing this project to such a happy conclusion and asks them their continued support for the future. A special Mass was celebrated at 10 AM on October 21, 2007, with a social in the Holy Cross School gym afterwards. Photos and artifacts from the parish history were on display, and Pauline LaFrombois' book, A Glimpse Into the Past, about the history of Bay Settlement, was available for purchase.

Cathy Zehms who was so kind as to share pictures of Holy Cross with us gave some interesting information you will want to know. She says: “A couple of items that may be of interest to you that would make a trip to the area worthwhile: - The rectory that Fr. Daems built and lived in still stands and is occupied by our pastor, Fr. Tom Hagendorf. There is a small museum in the rectory with a lot of neat treasures, photos and information. - The church community is pretty remarkable in that generations of families seem to stick around. There are several families who go back 3 and 4 generations (possibly even 5--not sure on that). They have a lot of neat stories to tell. - Lastly, the Holy Cross Sisters, who helped found the Holy Cross church and school community are still here. They have a nice website, and have some neat artifacts and information at the convent. http://www.gbfranciscansisters.org/

39 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Consequences for Brussels and Antwerp Continued from “The Voyage Inland” (BL115) By Guy Gallez

The President Schmidt affair is the last one in the Foreign Affairs Minister’ file. Everything leaves us to believe that Strauss must have finally accepted responsibility after bouncing the blame on others in vain. The New York Emigration Commissioners, unlike the emigrants, would not put the affair to rest. They had what they emigrants did not: time. And Loescher’s defection gave them the judicial means to act against Strauss. Moreover, in Brussels, this whole ordeal caused the Belgian government to take a closer look at Strauss actions.

The Antwerp authorities were asked to contact Strauss and let him know that « it is important to end the difficulties between the New York Commissioners and Mr. Strauss of Antwerp … at the earliest possible date to the satisfaction of the first. … that the Antwerp Sea Commissioner may do whatever was necessary to bring Mr. Strauss to comply. He must be made aware of all the facts and arguments to the facts, as well as any penalties he might incur should he choose not to reimburse the amounts asked».

What should we think of these complaints almost all of which concerned Adolph Strauss? We should be cautioned against making generalization and it would be the same if we were to hold this true against all Antwerp emigration agents. Poncelet reported: « Strauss would do well to imitate Leroy. A convoy of emigrants, one part of which was going to Chicago and the other to Green Bay, was well treated and received enough food and water during the journey. When they arrived in New York, someone from the Leroy agency picked them up at the ship and took them to the railroad, kept an eye on their luggage and stayed with them until they reached Chicago, to bring them to me, to have them witness to me that they had no complaints to lodge and he took the emigrants who were going to Green Bay to where they could board the steamboat and accompanied them.»

Strauss made a profit during the years prior to the situation in Antwerp. At first his customers came from Germany. So it was hard for them to complain about the ill treatment they received on board during the crossing. The echoes heard in Belgium came mostly from Germany and Strauss just blamed its competitors. The German authorities’ reaction had gone to the point that «the Prussian police obtained from Cologne and Rheinland newspapers the absolute refusal to publish any of Mr. Strauss’ announcements or ads, who, until then, had, like his counterparts, been able to buy space for his ads». It seems, according to this same note, that the police even stopped emigrants in Cologne and Aachen who were coming to Antwerp to board on Strauss’ ships.

In 1855 and 1856, the problems surfaced. First, there was an increase in the number of Belgian emigrants leaving from Antwerp. So the problems that faced the passengers during the trip were bound to echo in Belgium. Then the setting up of the American Emigration Commission and the Opening of Castle Garden gave the emigrants judicial recourse against their carriers. Up until that date, they had in fact simply been dumped in the port of New York and left to find their destiny from the get go. Alone in a foreign land, not knowing who to complain to, they had only one thing in mind: to put this bad episode behind them and to make their way to their respective destinations where their families, friends and neighbors were waiting for them.

Finally it is Loscher’s non respect for contracts that planned for inland transport that solidified these emigrants’ case with the Emigration Commissioners. Mali investigated him and concluded that «nobody is happy with him and most left him to tell stories similar to the one we are working on». The captains’ probity or lack of scruples can also explain the difference in the way the emigrants were treated from one ship to another, and the same can be said of the emigrants’ differences of opinion about Strauss. With less scrupulaous captains, Strauss could easily play withe the quality and quantity of food given to the passengers and then share with the captain the benefit of the sale of the food surplus once in America. However if the captain distributed the food normally, then there was no reason for the emigrants to complain.

Strauss’ influence with the port authorities, the governor of the and other local leaders served to cover up his misdeeds for a long time. This influence dated back to the days when beggars and vagabonds, let out of Poor Houses, had been shipped to America with contracts written by the Governor of Antwerp. Strauss also provided help for the ships’ captains through contracts with recently freed prisoners, in agreement with the local authorities.

So as not to end on a negative note, I will let the Governor of Antwerp speak in Strauss’ defense. Trying to excuse Adolph Strauss’ bad reputation on the jealousy of his competitors. He comments on the dominance of Strauss’ business in Antwerp : « If prosperityin business usually builds confidence that one merits, it also explains the disloyal ways used by competitors. Concerning this double standars, some numbers taken from authentic sources will show you, Mr Minister, the key to all these doings.

Mr Strauss set up shop in 1846; and shipped that year, 1300 passengers in 1847 2370 in 1850 2760 in 1853 1985 in 1856 3492 in 1848 1600 in 1851 2111 in 1854 11050 in 1849 1960 in 1852 3796 in 1855 3116 4048 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116

In 1857, he will have sent 4500 by May 1st ! That is 2/3 of all the passengers who have left Antwerp in 1857 ».

He adds: « The Sea Commissioner told me that nobody can give any fact to cause any doubt as to Mr Strauss’ commercial honesty. On the contrary, as this messenger can witness, he went to great sacrifices in 1854 to keep his engagements, when ships awaited in Antwerp were held in the Manche by strong winds, he paide for 3 weeks for the maintenance of 1800 to 2000 passengers. This crisis cost Mr Strauss his entire fortune ; he even had to borrow money to pay for the trips but no complaint came for lack of fulfilling the clauses of his contracts.” Strauss’s name will pop up again during the Civil War, for shipping Belgian « volunteers » who went to fight for the Northern armies, but that’s another story.

Annex Antwerp Passengers Food Ration : Royal Decree of April 1850. These quantities are given for a trip to New York, figuring an 11 week trip, Per week : Total : Biscuit 1kg.900 21 kg Salted meat 0.25 3 Bacon 0.25 3 Flour 0.55 6 Peas 0.72 8 Lentils 0.36 4 Rice 0.45 5 Wheat 0.55 6 Syrup 0.09 1 Prunes 0.045 0.500 Butter or lard 0.25 2.750 Poatatoes 9 litres (or ± 6 kg) 1 hectolitres(or ± 66 kg) Salt 0.09 1kg Vinegar 18 centilitres 2 litres

And the weekly distribution goes like this: Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Biscuit 1kg Pea Soup Wheat Soup Pea Soup Biscuit 0.9 kg Lentil Soup Pea Soup Plum Soup Rice syrup Flour pudding Rice syrup wheat soup Rice syrup flour Pudding Salted meat 0.250 kg smoked bacon 0.250 kg Pudding de farine Pudding de farine Beurre ou saindoux 0.125 kg Beurre ou saindoux 0.125 kg

For the whole week : 9L of potatoes (abt 6Kg).

The Sea Commissioner : this post was created in Amtwerp by a law in 1843. He was responsible for the supervising of passenger ships carrying emigrants. He had to inspect these ships, ensure there was room enough, according to the law, for everyone in between decks. He had to ensure that the quality and quantity of fresh food and water per passenger (sea rations) were loaded correctly. He also had to ensure that a medicine box, sufficient in quantity and quality be loaded onboard. The Sea rations could not be touched before departure and their distribution to the emigrants who had to cook it themselves, was left to the captain. Office of the Commissioners of Emigration of the State of New York : created by the state of New York in 1847 to protect the emigrant against the tricks and dishonesty of persons with whom he must necessarily come in contact immediately on his arrival”, began to be efficient in 1855 when its statutes were upheld, funds allocated to it and Castle Garden dedicated as obligatory entry point for emigrants arriving in New York.

For more information : http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moagrp/ Immigration and the Commissioners of Emigration of the State of New York. By Friedrich Kapp ... by Kapp, Friedrich, 1824-1884. New York: The Nation Press1870. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/tex t/text-

3749 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Belgians on the WWI Draft Cards

Kansas (pt2) Name Birth Date Birthplace Registration Place (City, County, State) Van Goethem, Maurice 15 May 1893 Paeke, E , Belgium Olathe, Johnson, KS Van Hoet, Adolph 15 Apr 1892 Swevezeele, Belgium Shawnee, Johnson, KS Van Lerberg, Paul 21 Dec 1891 Meulebeke, Belgium Lenexa, Johnson, KS Van Mieghem, John 29 Apr 1889 Zreyndrecht, Belgium St Marys, Pottawatomie, KS Van Pevenage, Albert 2 Aug 1893 Belgium Breezy Hill, Crawford, KS Van Waeyenberges, George 18 Jan 1892 Ruyon, Belgium Curren, Crawford, KS Vandekerchove, Alouys Alfons 3 Jan 1889 Meulebeke, W Flanders, Belgium Junction, Wyandotte, KS Vandenberghe, Jule 26 Jan 1891 Breedem, Belgium Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS Vandewiele, Gilbert Francis 4 Dec 1895 Tieghem, Belgium St Marys, Pottawatomie, KS Vanesse, Lucien 8 Mar 1892 St Roche, Belgium Cur., Crawford, KS VanGoethem, Joseph 6 May 1897 Pouque, Belgium Olathe, Johnson, KS Vanhee, Alidor 8 Feb 1888 Couckelaere, Belgium Turner, Wyandotte, KS VanLaethem, John 14 Apr 1889 Jumet, Belgium Not Stated, Crawford, KS Vanlerberg, Gantiel 17 Apr 1888 Meulebeke, Belgium Lenexa, Johnson, KS Vanluchene, Rene 20 Nov 1890 Ousselghem, Belgium Junction, Wyandotte, KS Vanpevenech, Amile 13 Feb 1890 Gilly, Hainaut, Belgium Dunkirk, Crawford, KS Veckman, Edouard 31 Mar 1889 Marchiennes, Belgium Roseland, Cherokee, KS Verbeke, Emmet Joseph 11 Jul 1890 Belgium Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS Vermeire, Jack 7 Aug 1887 Clomskerke, Belgium Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS Verscheure, Alfons 5 Oct 1893 Eessen, W. Flanders, Belgium Junction, Wyandotte, KS Verstraeten, Henry 17 Jun 1887 Werchter, Belgium Franklin, Crawford, KS Vervrouk, Joseph 27 Oct 1888 Marku, Belgium Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS Vervynck, Raymond 18 Jan 1891 Yrsel, , Belgium Clifford, Butler, KS Vervynck, Thomas 2 Aug 1892 Bellem, East Flanders, Belgium Clifford, Butler, KS Volbrecht, Henry 24 Aug 1889 Kouckeleene, Belgium Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS Wagner, August Jacques 20 Jun 1888 Liege, Belgium Arma, Crawford, KS Wayenberg, John 21 Nov 1892 near Antwerp, Belgium Franklin, Crawford, KS Wayenberge, Joe 18 Jul 1890 near Antwerp, Belgium Franklin, Crawford, KS Williams, William 18 Aug 1886 Eekloo, East Flanders, Belgium Center, Kiowa, KS

Louisiana Name Birth Date Birthplace Registration Place (City, County, State) Amphion, Frederic D 14 Jan 1887 St Denise(?), Belgium Allen, LA Amphion, Henry Frank 20 Sep 1888 St Dennis, Belgium Union, LA Arnauld, Camille 28 Jun 1898 Luxembourg Province, Belgium Lafayette, LA Balendonck, Armand 9 Aug 1893 Liege, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Breyninckx, N F 15 Dec 1890 Rillaar, Belgium Rapides, LA Constant, Lucien Joannes 6 Nov 1889 Hauwaert, Brabant, Belgium Rapides, LA Cornil, Gaston 19 Jun 1887 Charleroi, Belgium Shreveport, Caddo, LA De Witt, Andrew 10 Aug 1888 Antwerp, Belgium Rapides, LA Degruyter, Albert 25 Dec 1888 , Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Dehainaut, Omer 25 Jun 1890 Jumet, Belgium Shreveport, Caddo, LA Delcourt, Hadelin Charles 21 Dec 1889 Brussels, Belgium Terrebonne, LA Detienne, Eugene 15 Mar 1887 Jumet, Belgium Shreveport, Caddo, LA Devriendt, (Rev.) Robert H 15 Jan 1887 Rouhoe(?), Belgium Rapides, LA Dhuyvetter, Jules 3 Nov 1891 Vichte, , Belgium Clinton, East Feliciana, LA Dhuyvetter, Morris 8 May 1897 Vichte, West Flanders, Belgium Clinton, East Feliciana, LA Dunesme, Maxime C V 18 Apr 1894 Kesseloo, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Fischer, Albert Paul 25 Jul 1890 Antwerp, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Fischer, William Henry 26 Jul 1889 Antwerp, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Gillet, Julien 24 Jan 1890 Tournai, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Ingehelst, Edward Jos L 19 Aug 1887 Brugghe, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Marien, Joseph 12 Jul 1891 Rumsel, Antwerp, Belgium Allen, LA Meewissen, Louis 14 Mar 1888 Antwerp, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Mottel, Earl 25 Aug 1887 Jumet, Belgium Shreveport, Caddo, LA Mottel, Fernand 27 Apr 1896 Jumet, Belgium Cedar Grove, Caddo, LA 3850 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Mottel, 24 Jun 1894 Jumet, Belgium Cedar Grove, Caddo, LA Mourmans, Paul Theodore 22 May 1890 Liege, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Paquay, Jean Leon Oscar 14 Sep 1886 Liege, Liege, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Pedus, John 3 Oct 1892 Antwerp, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Peetermans, Felix 8 Jul 1893 Linden, Belgium Rapides, LA Peetermans, William 11 Oct 1891 Linden, Belgium Rapides, LA Quaeyhaeghen, Julius Louis 31 Mar 1888 Heyst-op-den-Berg, Belgium Sabine, LA Seay, Paul 8 May 1888 Antwerp, Belgium Rapides, LA Soens, Benard 20 Aug 1888 Ghent, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Tielemans, Francois L F 7 Jun 1892 Antwerp, Belgium New Orleans, Orleans, LA Van Lint, Leopold 28 Aug 1892 Grimberger, Belgium Avoyelles, LA Vandevelde, Ferdinand 22 Jan 1893 Leerer, Halsbeek, Belgium Rapides, LA Vandevelde, Petrus 14 Jun 1894 Antwerp, Belgium Rapides, LA Verheugen, Henry August Constant 12 Jul 1889 Eecloo, East Flanders, Belgium Jefferson, LA Vervalcke, Octaaf 8 Dec 1888 Belgium Rapides, LA

Oklahoma - Name Birth Date Birthplace Registration Place (City, County, State) Bettesone, Alphons Zeriel 17 Nov 1890 Belgium Alderson, Pittsburg, OK Boulanger, Roger H 10 Feb 1892 Rasart, Belgium Okmulgee, OK Citron, Elmer 09 Jan 1888 Belgium Coal, OK Custer, John 22 Jan 1895 Lisa(?), Belgium Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK Decorte, Julian A 07 May 1897 Woumen, West Flanders, Belgium Payne, OK Decoster, Fernand Emile 14 Feb 1888 Dampremy, Belgium Bartlesville, Washington, OK Dieltjens, Hayworth L M 05 Jun 1886 Termonde, Belgium Poteau, Le Flore, OK Dourlet, Edgar 08 Jul 1896 Brussels, Belgium Okmulgee, OK Dubeque, August Joseph 23 Jul 1889 Gosselies, Belgium Okmulgee, OK Dumont, Frank 07 Aug 1893 Arlon, Belgium Elkens, Canadian, OK Frere, Fred 25 Jul 1889 Belgium Okmulgee, OK Grauwels, Victor 09 Jul 1896 Louvain, Belgium Pittsburg, OK Greer, Oscar 26 Feb 1887 Charleroi, Belgium Laquepa(?), Creek, OK Husson, Jules 26 Jul 1891 Liege, Belgium Okmulgee, OK Labenne, Abel 06 Jun 1889 Jumet, Belgium Okmulgee, OK Lefer, Gaston Paul 22 May 1896 Virton, Belgium Cleveland, OK Loriaux, Rudolph 10 Jan 1890 Charleroi, Belgium Bartlesville, Washington, OK Moret, August 02 Feb 1887 Chatelineau, Belgium Pittsburg, OK Mosco, Frank 28 Oct 1889 Chatelineau, Belgium Savanna, Pittsburg, OK Planckeart, John Charley 08 Jul 1892 Langendeck, Belgium Tyrela, Pontotoc, OK Schmidt, John 10 Jan 1888 Antwerp, Belgium Sha..., Creek, OK Thys, Joe Arthur 06 Oct 1886 Nolan, Belgium Caddo, OK Trigalet, Nestor 02 Feb 1888 Jumet, Belgium Okmulgee, OK Veldeman, Benoit 19 Jun 1890 Aberlaere, Belgium Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK Watts, Eugene 13 May 1897 Montigny, Belgium Le Flore, OK Williams, Eugene 05 Jan 1890 Hale, Belgium Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK

Tennessee – by Chuck VandenEeden Condola, John D 5 Apr 1892 Belgium/native -Belgian Congo Memphis, Shelby, TN Primo, Albert Styfan 10 Jan 1887 Brussels, Belgium Nashville, Davidson, TN VandeLowe, John 5 May 1893 Antwerp, Belgium Not Stated, Washington, TN

Georgia – by Gelissen, John Baptist 15 Jan 1894 Antwerp, Belgium Atlanta, Fulton, GA Peters, Julius 16 May 1891 Antwerp, Belgium Savannah, Chatham, GA

3951 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Pennsylvania and West Virginia Obituaries Apr. 7, 1911 McDonald PA Record Extracted for the PA-SW-OBITS list of Rootsweb, Ten years ago by Victoria Hospodar Valentine April 3, eleven inches of now covered the ground. The Mrs. Amelia, wife of Eugene QUINET, aged 44 years, died snow left almost as quickly as it came and caused high Monday morning and was buried Tuesday afternoon at water. Arlington. Deceased leaves a husband and eleven children. Twenty-five years ago Dec. 10, 1904 McDonald PA Outlook April 1, after a prolonged strike, the miners along the Panhandle went back to work at from 65 to 75 cents a Mrs. Fanny PLETINCKS, 72 years and nine months old, died ton. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Victor CENIS of Liberty street, Tuesday evening, July 23, a few minutes before midnight. Lining Up For Football Mrs. PLETINCKS was a native of Belgium. Her husband, John Sept. 13, 1912 McDonald PA Record PLEINCKS, died twenty-eight years ago. She is survived by All football players who desire a try-out with the one son and three daughters. They are Adolph PLETNICKS of McDonald A. C. Football team should report at West McDonald, Mrs. A. MASSON of Cecil, Mrs. C. BASCOURT of End Park every evening. Hays, Pa., and Mrs. Victor CENIS of McDonald. The funeral The following men have already reported: Jack services were held at the latter's home yesterday afternoon by EDWARDS, William EDWARDS, Rev. H. GARROU. Interment was made at Arlington. - July 26, William MILLER, William QUERNS, Dick 1907 McDonald PA Record SNEDDEN, Chuck SNEDDEN, Thomas DOLAN, James WALKER, James MALOY, Jack STEVENSON, Emile, the six-months-old son of __bert QUINET, west of William MAXWELL, James MAXWELL, Hob KING, Primrose, died Wednesday of summer complaint. The funeral Patrick SMITH, Peter SMITH, Barney MCPAUL, Jules will take place this afternoon. - Aug. 2, 1907 McDonald PA LE ROY, James MCCORMICK, James MCCAULEY. Record William MILLER, Manager.

4 The thirteen-months old son of Peter DEGRAFF of Cecil died Belgian King Honors Adolph PLETINCKS Monday. The funeral, conducted by Rev. W. D. IRONS and July 22, 1932 McDonald PA Record-Outlook Rev. H. GARROU took place Wednesday afternoon. Interment The Order of the Gold Palm of the Crown of the Belgian was made at Venice. - Aug. 9, 1907 McDonald PA Record Kingdom, and jewel and decree, signed by King Albert,

Died, August 24, at Bulger, a son of Mr. and Mrs. QUINETTE, was presented to Adolph PLETINCKS of North aged 4 years. Funeral on Sunday. - *Midway column Fayette township at a banquet in his honor Sunday Aug. 30, 1907 McDonald PA Record afternoon in the Franco-Belgian Hall, McDonald, by the Federation Mutualiste de Langue Francaise, of which he 5 The six-year-old son of Frank LEGRAND of Primrose died is secretary and an organizer. R. DEREUME of Monday of diphtheria. Interment on Tuesday in Centre Punxsutawney, Belgian consul at Pittsburgh, presented cemetery. The little boy was sick but two days. the medal. Mr. PLETINCKS, a clerk in the Allegheny *Midway column - Oct. 4, 1907 McDonald PA Record County Mercantile Appraiser's office, is the first person

Victor SCOLLART6, aged 62 years, died Thursday morning at in the Pittsburgh district, besides military men, to Noblestown, of paralysis. He was never married and is survived receive such distinction from the Belgian king. It was by one sister and one brother. Interment was made at awarded for his work in behalf of the Belgian people in Noblestown cemetery Friday afternoon. - *Schollaert? – this district the past eighteen years. Dec. 28, 1907 McDonald PA Outlook Among those present from out of town besides Consul DEREUM were Secretary to the Consul L. A. MILLER Frank DEHAUX, single, aged 54, died at this home on Belgian of Pittsburg, President of the Federation, Constant J. Hill, Tuesday, January 2d. He is survived by two brothers, LAURENT of Tarentum, John SCHRADER of Emile DEHAUX of Robb Valley and Alex. DEHAUX of Pittsburgh, who as an Allegheny County official paid Charleroi, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary MASQUELIER, Mrs. tribute to Mr. PLETINCK's service to public office, and Elise MASQUELIER of McDonald and Mrs. Jennie the burgess of Tarentum. MANANDISE of Charleroi. The funeral took place Thursday Burgess Dr. W. A. LAROSS represented the borough of afternoon. Interment was made at Hilldale. McDonald at the presentation.

4 The 1910 US Census (Pennsylvania, Washington Co, Cecil), shows Peter Degraff, 50, b in Belgium, emigrated in 1885 with wife Pauline, 47 also b in Belgium. She had 14 children only 9 of whom are alive at the time of the census: Victor, 22 b in Belgium, the others were all born in Pennsylvania: Daniel, 17; Joseph, 15; Frank, 12; Arthur, 11; George, 9; Angel, 7 and Jules, 5 5 The 1910 US Census (Mount Pleasant, Washington, PA) shows Frank Legrand, 44, coalminer, b in Belgium, emigrated in 1894, naturalized, married for 16 y to Susy, 37, also a native of Belgium. She had 7 children, only 4 of whom were alive in 1910: Olga, 15, b in PA; Elva, 14, b in MO; Helen, 12, b in MO and Frank, 2, b in PA 6 The 1900 US Census shows him in South Fayette Twp., Allegheny co, PA, living with his parents: Seraphin Scollard, b Mar 1820 in Belgium and his mother Mary, b May 1821 in Belgium (mother of 7 children – 5 of whom are alive in 1900) Victor was born in 1846 in Belgium. He emigrated in 1880 and is naturalized. Next door to them lives the family of Charles Scollart, a brother maybe? 4052 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Jan. 5. 1906 McDonald PA Record Henry RANDOUR7, aged 21 years, died en route to the Canonsburg hospital following an accident in which he was squeezed between a pit car and the rib as he tried to throw the brake on the car as he was leaving his work in the Gilmore mine, near George station, about four o'clock Thursday afternoon, January 20, 1927. He was so badly crushed that he died shortly after having been injured. Mr. RANDOUR was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abel RANDOUR of Belgian hill, McDonald, and was born June 21, 1905, in McDonald. In October 1925 he was united in marriage with Miss Florence DEVANNY. Six weeks ago a daughter was born to them. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of McDonald. Besides his wife, his daughter, and his parents, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. George MOORE of McDonald, and Mrs. George NICE of Midway, and one brother, Arthur RANDOUR, at home. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon in the McDonald Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J. M. BETTS, assisted by his former pastor, the Rev. J. H. DEBOLT of Washington. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Jan. 28, 1927 McDonald PA Record

Mrs Jules (Celina) GOSSEAUX, 78, of 509 Jefferson Ave, West Brownsville, died on Wednesday in Brownsville Hospital. Survivors include: her husband, Jules A; four sons, Emile F, Ypsilanti, Mich, Frank of Weirton, W Va, Joseph of Warren, Mich, Eugene A of Belle Vernon; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. The Valley Independent October 17 1969

August DEWITT8 died Friday, August 3, 1906 after a lingering illness. Services were held from his late home on French hill Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON. Interment at Center Cemetery. He is survived by his wife only, and she expects to sell out and return to her old home in France. *Midway column - Aug. 11, 1906 McDonald PA Outlook

On Monday June 4, Mrs. Leon CENIS 58 years of age. Funeral from her home Wednesday June 6. Interment at Arlington. Mrs. CENIS was found about 6:30 o'clock Monday morning lying face downward, just as she had fallen, in about one foot of water in Robinsons run across the county line below the Nickle Plate coal tipple. About six o'clock she left her son-in-law's home to prepare breakfast for her son who works at the Jumbo mine and for whom she kept house on the North side of the creek. She has been afflicted with rheumatism for some time and it is evident that she slipped and fell from the five inch pipe on which she was attempting to cross and which is about 18 inches above the water. She was probably stunned by the fall and was unable to save herself. She was removed to the HUMPHRIES mortuary on Washington St. and the coroner of Allegheny Co. was summoned. After an investigation it was shown beyond doubt that her death was accidental. She is survived by four sons and two daughters, four of whom live in McDonald and the 2, a son and a daughter, at Lore city O. June 9, 1906 McDonald PA Outlook

A little girl of Frank BOHEY's of Cherry Valley, fell into a kettle of scalding water Saturday and died from the effects on Sunday. Interment Monday at Center cemetery. *Midway column May 26, 1906 McDonald PA Outlook

Mrs. S. DEWITT and daughters, Mrs.. Mary AGRAIN9 and Leona RHODE, were called to Tarentum Saturday by the sudden death of Mrs. DEWITT's sister, Mrs. LAMBERT. The deceased was well known here having been a resident of this town for many years. *Midway column May 26, 1906 McDonald PA Outlook

Mrs. Leon GUYAUX10 of Sturgeon, aged 20 years, died of consumption, Tuesday, Feb. 20. Funeral services by Rev. DOAK on Wednesday. Died Tuesday, Feb. 20, Mrs. Leon GUYAUX, aged 20 years. Mrs. GUYAUX died at the home of her parents on High street, Sturgeon. Funeral Wednesday at 3 p.m., interment at Arlington. *Sturgeon column Feb. 24, 1906 McDonald PA Outlook

7 The 1910 US Census (North Fayette, Allegheny, PA) shows Abel Randour, 30, b in France, emigrated to the US in 1886, has been married for 7 years to Helen, 28, b in Belgium. She had 6 children, only 3 of whom were living at the time of the census: Henry, 4,Eveline, 2 and Blanche, 9 months. Helen emigrated to the US in 1888. The WWI Draft cards give Abel’s birth date as 28 Oct 1879. Abel died in April 1966 in McDonald, Washington, PA 8 August Deuwitt - b Jun 1842, M30, b Belgium, emigrated 1886, Na, farmer; Wife, Noela?, b Mar 1839, M30, 3/3, b France, emigrated 1886 on the 1900 US Census, Washington Co, Smith Twp, taken the 8th Jun 1900 9 The 1910 US census (Midway, Washington, PA) shows Mary Agrain, 39, b in Belgium, emigrated to the US in 1886, has been married for 19y to Isadore Agrain,50, b in France. They have had 3 children, only 2 of whom are alive in 1910: Jennie L, 17, b in PA and Franck I, 16 also b in PA In 1900, Smith Twp, Washington Co, PA, Isidore Agrain (b Jan 1862) and his wife Mary (b Nov 1872) shows the children to be: Jennie, b Sep 1892; Franck, b Jan 1895 and Louisa M b Jan 1899 10 The 1900 US Census (North Fayette, Allegheny, PA) shows Leon GUYAUX, 27 (b May 1873, Belgium) as the son of Desire (b Aug 1848) and Mary (b May 1854). The parents have been married 28 years and have had 12 kids, 7 of whom are living in 1900. They emigrated to the US respectively in 1887 and 1889. Their other children are: Nicholas (b Aug 1882, Belgium), Nellie (b Nov 1884, Belgium), Mary b Sep 1890, PA), Gusty (son b Apr 1894, PA) 4153 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Sending miners and workers in Illinois and Pennsylvania: 1863-1864 By Guy Gallez

Louis Dochez Louis Dochez was born in Willebroeck in 1827. After a long service in the East India Company, a few year singing in the European cathedrals, a trip to South America as an attaché of the Belgian Legation, Dochez reached USA accredited to the Belgian Legation at Washington by a letter from Vilain XIIII, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and recommending him as a person able to favor Belgian emigration. Going to Chicago, he found work with the Illinois Central Railroad and made a name as a concert-singer, under the musical cognomen "De Passio". He married in Glendale, Ohio, June 3rd, 1862 to the 20 years old Miss Josephine C. Dietrich, from French parentage.

In 1863, at the end of May, he secured an engagement to procure miners for the Illinois Companies, following a convention of the Illinois coal operators, at St Louis, in account of the exorbitant demands of coal miners in Illinois as regards wages and shortage of workers caused by the Civil War. He left Illinois on June 1863 with a recommendation from Dr Henrotin, Belgian consul in Chicago, for Charles Rogier Belgian minister of Foreign Affairs. Dochez mission was to engage 400 coal miners in Belgium and guaranteeing them wages of 40 $ or 200 frank per month with a reserve of 4$ or 20 frank during 3 years, to refund the price of the passage from their residence to Illinois and their living expenses during the trip.

Dochez went to Jemappes (close to Mons, ) and assured the services of a sub-agent. He distributed a 8 pages booklet: "Advice to the miners who wish to emigrate in America" printed in Brussels, Belgium at his request. In the "Advice" Dochez print a recommendation of Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, which affirms "there is no danger related to the war there, that this one is as far as 100 miles of the mines represented by Dochez and no military service is required as long as the immigrants do not call for the American nationality.

In the "Avis" appears the names of the coal mines owners in Illinois represented by Mr. Dochez:: E. D. G. Taylor Illinois coal and Iron company La Salle LaSalle County Illinois. John L. Page La Salle coal mining company La Salle LaSalle County Illinois. Joseph Kirkland Carbon coal mines Danville Vermillion County Illinois. A.W.Nason Illinois central coal and Iron company St John Perry County Illinois. J.-A Eddy Kingston coal company Kingston mines Peoria County Illinois. C. A. Keyes Du Quoin coal mines Du Quoin Perry County Illinois. Doulan et Daniel Danville coal mines Danville Vermillion County Illinois. Neely Movers and C° Neely'sville coal mines Neely'sville Morgan County Illinois. A. G. Warner Morris coal mines Morris Grundy County Illinois. W. Morris Colchester coal mines Quincy Adams County Illinois. G. C. Godfrey Bevier mines Hannibal Marion County Missouri. John Galloway Kewanee mines Kewanee Henry County Illinois. Sas Bowles Western mines Gallatin Gallatin county Illinois.

Sending mine workers to Illinois Following the campaign of recruitment made by these agents of emigration, the authorities of the towns of Jemmapes and Cuesmes addressed to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs: can we believe Dochez? The local authorities feared that the children and wives of those emigrants would be depending of the public assistance once the men had moved overseas. The local authorities wanted Rogier to distribute an official note in the area warning the inhabitants against the promised off theses agents. Rogier answered the request very carefully, basing it on the recommendations of the consul in Chicago and the ambassador of Belgium to the United States of America, but affirming that the government could not take any responsibility in the matter.

In August 1863, the company of Steinmann and Co of Antwerp and Louis Dochez, 23 rue Impériale at , requested for the reduction of the tariffs railroad for "400 to 500 Belgian coalminers "whom they wanted tot direct from the depots in the Mons area to Antwerp, during September and August. This reduction was granted. The first coalminers from Borinage will embark in Antwerp for Illinois on board Johanna Kepler 11. A hundred emigrants started from Jemmapes on August 12. The loading aboard ship of 17 workmen was forbidden by the Maritime Police force, those being still indebted with military obligations. So, it is a group of 82 minors which will arrive to New York October 5, 1863, after 54 days at sea. They were welcomed by John L. Page, owner of the "La Salle coal mining company" which was in New York for their arrival and which, with a recommendation from Dr. Henrotin, had met Mr. Mali, the Belgian consul general. Crimps of any species seeking to hire them, the newcomers asked that Mr. Mali met them at the emigration docks. Mali reassured them on the account of their employer and found an interpreter, to be paid by Mr. Page, to help them. They were thus led to La Salle, 60 miles of Chicago.

But hardly was it known in the surroundings of the arrival of the emigrants in the Illinois mines, that they received a delegation sent to them by the workers of the area. The chiefs of the delegation said to the workmen that they were quite simple to accept

11 list published in Belgian Laces, Vol. 22 nr 84 (year 2000 - nr 3) p. 5454 42 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 work at half of the current rate of the wages, and even less, which, not only, was disadvantageous for them but also threatened the interests of all the working class. At once the Borains, despised their engagements, gave up the company for which they worked, and went to offer their work elsewhere, or, rather, to accept that which was offered to them for 4 or 4 1/2 dollars per day. Several went, it was said, as far as Saint-Louis, in Missouri, where they found a French company which offered work to them and other people speaking their language, or about.

Not yet aware of those troubles, this first convoy was soon followed with a second one, made up of Borains coal miners, almost all coming for the Paturages area. They left about September 17, on board ship Adele12 with 171 coalminers, and arrived on November 3 to New York. Hardly unloaded in New York harbor, the emigrants were surrounded by recruiting officers of the armies of the North, which quoted to them most tempting offers to join the army. Four Borains accepted these offers. The others went to Illinois, but, to prevent that the disorders caused by the first convoy were repeated, they were guided by another way towards Danville, Vermillion County in Illinois by Joseph Kirkland of the "Carbon coal mines". This precaution being deemed necessary to avoid the emigrants meeting with the first group and join them.

The end of the undertaken.

In December 1863, the United States consul in Antwerp had been very enthusiastic on sending miners towards the United States. 150 already left he said, and 200 are designed to leave next Spring. But these emigrants will never leave. Alerted by the contradictory rumors coming from Illinois, the letters sent by the first emigrants complaining about the received wages not reaching half of what had been promised, the return of several of them, and the negative publicity made by the authorities in the Borinage, The Dochez undertaken will be put to a stop. The volunteers will not present themselves any more.

Hainaut province from an old postcard. Some newspapers at the beginning of 1864 will continue to support Dochez The « Borinage » is the area including St and to make a positive publicity, while building contrary testimonies rejecting Ghislain and Mons. the failure of the project on the idleness of some emigrants and by affirming that: “the Borains, in all their letters, engage their parents and friends to come and join them. According to the information which reaches us from Illinois, the Borains emigrants use, in very diverse ways, the so high wages which fell to them in this country, like a true profit of lottery. Some are satisfied with working two days per week during which time they gain up to 45 Fr., amount of money more than sufficient to maintain them during the five other days, even when they took along their wife with them. They then pass the remainder of time to have fun or gaming in the forests. As would do Negroes or lazzaroni.

Others are working more arduous, in order to pile up savings which will enable them to return to the country, bringing back with them enough to live more comfortably, or to send to their parents a sufficient sum so that they can come and join them in America and to take part in the wellbeing which is ensured to the active and honest worker there.” A letter is quoted in example. That of a passenger of the Adele: François Baligant. It also gives a positive note of the adventure. But I'm not sure it cannot be held for very representative of the mail exchanged at the time:

Danville, February 1, 1864. Dear brother and dear sister, That the grace and the peace of God, our father and Jesus-Christ, our Saver be and remains on you. Amen. I 'm intrigued not having received yet a reply to the letter I sent you, didn't you receive it? We are in good health and we are very well in America; I gain much money there, 2 ½ to 3 dollars per day, which makes francs 13-12 to francs 15-75. I insist on that, because I know that Lherficheux, nicknamed the "One-eyed", returned without almost having worked, hoping to live in America as an idler and hard drinker. As for those which like working, they are satisfied and do not think of turning over nor to leave the place where we are. Several gave up their work in the hope to earn more, some agents having come to engage them under this pretext. But they wrote to us that they had been misled, that they gained less and urged us not to be allured by the promises of these agents. I do not think of me going away from here, because we are well led and well paid; they gives us 56 FR. by coal wagon load, thus you can appreciate what a workman can gain. I already saved some money, I can now buy a house and pay it cash. It is certain that everybody with a little courage can gather here enough to live, in about fifteen years. Dear brother, I would not like to constraint you to come, but if you voluntarily come, I will receive you with open arms. I finish by greeting you from the bottom of my heart, and we remain for life, your brother and your sister. BALIGANT François BAGUET Désirée

At the same time, the end of Dochez undertaking is charged to the bad reputation earned by the emigrants in Illinois: "They forget, the unhappy ones, that the immense bad faith with which the majority of them acted towards the company, which had made the advance of their traveling expenses, put an almost insuperable obstacle at any new emigration of Borains towards America". A statement Dochez will claim everywhere, rejecting his own faults on the behavior of the miners.

12 Adele manifest : published in Belgian Laces Vol. 22 nr 83 ( year 2000- nr 2) p.32 4355 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 But others will publicly accuse Dochez of the failure of the undertaken, one of them Mali, the Belgian Consul General in New York, after inquiring into this business, following a demand from Charles Rogier. At first favorable to the operation carried out by Dochez, Mali will change his opinion when other workers, sent to Pennsylvania in 1864 by the same Dochez, presented themselves at the consulate with the same complaints as those sent in Illinois. In its report, he points that Dochez could not be unaware of the actual value of the Dollar at the time of the contract signature, absolutely not corresponding to reality. The raised rates wages were only apparent, without resulting in any real advantage for the workers. If the rate of exchange of 40 dollars for 200 frank were correct before the Civil War, it was not true in 1863, and less in 1864. At the time of their arrival, the workers realized that 40 dollars were not worth more than 100fr. to 125fr. At the moment the contract was signed the dollar was only worth 3.50fr. At the time he wrote his report, in the middle of 1864, Mali valued the dollar at 2.05fr.

If the miners installed in Illinois with their family could decently live with 200$, for those having come alone, leaving woman and children in Belgium, the life was much less pleasant. If they sent money in Europe, the expenses taken on the sums were considerable. The $40 envoys by a miner, that Dochez assured were like being sending 200 frank, made nothing any more but 80 frank when they reached their family. It was not thus possible for them to save enough money to buy passage for their family from the Borinage, nor were they able to send enough money in Belgium in sufficient quantity to provide for the needs of their families. Under these conditions, it is not astonishing that almost the totality of these emigrants broke their contract and tried to find better remunerated work elsewhere. Many, undoubtedly, turned over towards New York and, from there, sought the means of embarking for Belgium.

The emigrants of the Adele and Johann(a) Kepler in the 1870 census. Considering the circumstances evoked above, I find little trace of these families in the census of 1870. If we believe that census, few miners remained in America. Many would have returned to Belgium. Especially lone people, but those are more difficult to find. The deformation of the surnames between the ship manifests and the census does not facilitate research. The miners did not remain on their initial destination area, it seems. Children are born in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. I even found some of these families in Kentucky and as far as Pennsylvania: llinois : In Danville, Vermillion county : Candros family, on board Adele and in the 1870 census Candros, Abraham 58 M Cotrow, Abraham 69 M Belgium Blind Blairon, Rosalie 49 F Cotrow, Roselene 57 F Keeping House Belgium Candros, Urich 13 M Cotrow, Proper 26 M Coal Laborer Belgium Candros, Renee 11 M Cotrow, William 23 M Coal Laborer Belgium Candros, MarieL. 5 F Cotrow, Mary 13 F Belgium Dieu family, on board Adele and in the 1870 census Dieu, Pierre Jos. 29 M Doo, Peter 38 M Miner Belgium Dieu , Adelaide 24 F Doo, Eliza 36 F Keeping House Belgium Dieu , Albert 6 M Doo, Albert 14 M Day Laborer Belgium Dieu , Rosine 4 F Doo, Rose 12 F Belgium Doo, Milda 4 F Ohio Doo, Ida 1 F Indiana Duez family, on board Adele and in the 1870 census Duez ,Leopold 31 M Doey, Paul 42 M Coal Miner Belgium Gosselin, Marcel 32 M Doey, Gorling 40 F Keeping House Belgium Duez , Louis 10 M Doey, Lewis 13 M Teamster Illinois( ?) Duez, Leopold 8 M Doey, Paul 12 M Coal Miner Belgium Duez , Marceline 6,5 F Doey, Vitol 11 M Belgium Duez , Melanie 1 F Doey, Philip 6 M Belgium Doey, Mary 5 F Illinois Doey, Flora 3 F Illinois Doey, Annie 2 F Illinois Francke, on board Adele and in the 1870 census Francke, P.Jacob 24 M Frank, Peter 30 M Coal Laborer Belgium Frank, Flora 20 F Keeping House Belgium Frank, John 3 M Illinois Frank, Charles 9/12 M Illinois (born in September) Godart, on board Adele and in the 1870 census Godart, J.B. 20 M Goodore, Batties 25 M Miner Belgium Godart, Prosper 19 M Goodore, Poteene 19 F Keeping House Belgium Goodore, Florence 4 F Illinois Paturiaux, on board Adele and in the 1870 census Paturiaux, Charles 23 M Paturio, Charles 31 M Coal Miner Belgium Paturio, Harriett 34 F Keeping House Kentucky

5644 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Pichon, on board Adele and in the 1870 census Pichon, J.J. 56 M Fishoo, Faihaw 36 M Laborer Belgium Pichon, Florentine 39 F Fishoo, Charlotte 31 F Keeping House Belgium Pichon, Charlotte 23 F Fishoo, Willie 5 M Pennsylvania Pichon, Flora 19 F Pichon, Pauline 15 F

In LaSalle county : DeBoucker, on board Johann Kepler and in the 1870 census (in Vermillion, Post Office Lowell) DeBoucker, J. 31 M Brookers, Joseph 38 M Coal miner Belgium DeBoucker, M.J. 24 F Brookers, Mary 31 F Keeping House Belgium Brookers, Rosy 6 F At Home Illinois Brookers, Frederick 3 M At Home Illinois Brookers, Catherine 1 F At Home Illinois Dufrasnes, on board Johann Kepler and in the 1870 census (In La Salle, Post Office Lasalle) Dufrasnes, Alp. 30 M Dufranna, Alex 36 M Coal miner Belgium Gregoire, on board Johann Kepler and in the 1870 census (In La Salle, Post Office Lasalle) Gregoire, Charles 39 M Grigwar, Charles 51 M Coal miner Belgium Gregoire, Sidonie 36 F Grigwar, Suthema 36 F Keeping House Belgium Grigwar, Katie 5 F At Home Illinois Grigwar, Charles 4 M At Home Illinois Grigwar, Mary Ann 1 F At Home Illinois In Peoria county : LeDuc, on board Johann Kepler and in the 1870 census (In Hollis ; Post Office Hollis) Le Duc, Victor Joseph 21 M Leduc, Victor 25 M Miner Belgium Le Duc, Basile 26 M Le Duc, Gilain Jos. 26 M In other States Kentucky, Union county : DeBruxelles, on board Johann Kepler and in the 1870 census (Caseyville Pct, Post Office Casseyville) DeBruxelles, Arnold Joseph39 M Debruxelle, A G 18 M Clerck in store Belgium DeBruxelles, Pierre Josephe13 F Debruxelle, Perry 49 M Coal miner Belgium DuBuisson, on board Adele and in the 1870 census (Caseyville Pct, Post Office Casseyville) Du Buisson, Ignace 34 M Dubonisson, L 40 M Engine Builder Belgium Du Buisson, Catherine 26 F Dubonisson, Catharine 33 F Keeping house Belgium Du Buisson, Ernest 6 M Dubonisson, Earnist 12 M France Du Buisson, Josephine 3 F Dubonisson, Josephine 10 F Belgium l Dubonisson, Fannie 3 F Kentucky Dubonisson, John 6/12 M Kentucky born December

Pennsylvania, Northumberland county : Spremont, on board Adele and in the 1870 census (Coal Twp ; Post Office Shamokeir) Spremont, Francois 25 M Spremont, Francis 32 M Works in Mines Belgium Spremont, Celine 23 F Spremont, Celena 30 F Keeping House Belgium Spremont, Lizzie 5 F Pennsylvania Spremont, Julia 3 M Pennsylvania Spremont, Francis 1 M Pennsylvania

Coal miners from the Borinage45 with their typical wooden shoes Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Canadian Obituaries By Elaine Putnam

Joseph Edmund Burm, a resident of Wallaceburg, passes away suddenly on Thursday, November 09, 2006 in his 75th year. Joe is the son of the late Lodewyk "Louis" & Emily (Van ) Burm. Beloved husband of Paula Maria (Van Couter). Loving father and father-in-law of Francine & Paul Pinsonneault of Paincourt, Joanne & Reg Snyder of Waterloo, Marlene Paul of Corunna, Barbara & Tim Caron of Chatham and Nelson Burm & Laura Annett of Wallaceburg. Dear grandfather of Justin, Jacob, Nathan, Jordan, Meghan, Rachel, Daniel and Owen. Loved brother of Constant & Diane Burm, Joan & Paul Bogaert, Jean & George Van Damme, Doreen & John Bogaert and Margorie & Henry Laevens. friends may call at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) in Wallaceburg from 7-9 PM on Saturday and 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Sunday. the Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Fr. Greg Bonin at Holy Family Church on Monday, November 13 at 11 AM. The interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. If desired remembrances to Holy Family Church may be left at the funeral home 519-627-3231 - The Chatham Daily News, Chatham, Ontario - 10 November 2006

Surrounded by the love of her family and friends and in the kind and loving care of Dr. Will Cheng and the staff of the Second Floor at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Hilda M. Miggens passed away into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2006 in her 84th year. Beloved wife and best friend to her husband of 62 years Remie Miggens. Wonderful and loving mother to Brenda Lewis and her husband Fred, Rick Miggens and his wife Kim, all of Tillsonburg. Cherished by her step-grandchildren and great-grandchild, Wendy Lewis of London, Mike Lewis and his wife Jennifer and baby Ian of Richmond Hill. Hilda was much loved and will be greatly missed by her sisters Blanche Mabee, Laura Raynor and her brother Gabe DeMunck and his wife Leah, as well as her sister-in-law Emma Baert. A special “Aunt Hilda” to her many nieces and nephews, she is survived by many relatives in Belgium. Predeceased by her parents Henri and Magdelena DeMunck, infant brother Cyril, brothers-in-law Jim Mabee, Eugene Baert and her niece Janice Mabee. A long time member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Hilda was active in the CWL for many years. A quiet and gracious contributor to the Community, she was a past volunteer at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital and the Tillsonburg Multi Service Centre - “Meals on Wheels” program. Friends will be received at the Ostrander’s Funeral Home, Tillsonburg on Sunday, November 05, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. C.W.L. Prayers will commence at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 06, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg. Rev. Fr. Matthew George officiating. Interment at Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital or Tillsonburg Dialysis Unit would be greatly appreciated. Personal condolences may be sent to www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com - Posted on 2006-11-01 - Tillsonburg News

Mr. Michel Noorenberghe of RR#1, LaSalette passed away with his loving family at his side at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Sunday, November 12, 2006 in his 74th year. Member of St. John Brebeuf & Companions Roman Catholic Church, Delhi and was a member of the Delhi Belgian Club. Beloved husband of Aldegonde Lizette De Lodder. Loving father of Frank Noorenberghe (Cathy), Delhi; Jeannette Rebry (Gary), Delhi; Andrew Noorenberghe (Nancy), LaSalette and Lisa Stockmans (Ted), Delhi. Cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren: Matthew, Marc, Michelle, Christine, Nicole, Lesley, Jeannine, Madison, Mason, Megan, Julia, Kevin and Dylan. Dearest brother of four brothers: Roger, Joel, Hugo, Daniel and four sisters: Josephine, Anna, Leona and Martha. Also survived by several nieces and nephews in Canada and Belgium. Predeceased by his brothers, twins: Daniel and Frans both in 1943. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi for visitation on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and for Parish Prayers at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of LaSalette Roman Catholic Church, LaSalette on Thursday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Alan Dufraimont officiating. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the London Health Science Foundation: “Cancer Program” or the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. - Posted on 2006-11-14 - Tillsonburg News

Peacefully with her family at her bedside at Maple Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, March 11, 2006, Adrienne VanDenEeckhout (nee: DeSmet) of Tillsonburg, formerly of Straffordville, in her 78th year. Adrienne emigrated to Canada in 1952, and was the daughter of the late Rene and Marie DeSmet of Belgium. Beloved companion of Leslie (Bob) Todd of Tillsonburg, and beloved wife of the late Camiel VanDenEeckhout (1974). Dear mother of William (Bill) Brackenbury and his late Irene (2005) of Tillsonburg; Nancy (Charlie) Owles of St. Thomas; Robert (Doris) VanDenEeckhout of Tillsonburg. Cherished and much loved grandmother to Chelsey and Steffan VanDenEeckhout of Tillsonburg; Mandy Bridgett and her friend Jay Vusich of Port Stanley; Melinda Bridgett and her friend Jeff Wiltsie of St. Thomas; Melissa Bridgett and her friend Chris Skillings of London; Cindy Brackenbury and her friend J.J. of Ingersoll; David (Angie) Brackenbury of Dunnville; Linda (Chuck) Buday of Delmer. Great-grandmother to 11 great- grandchildren. Also survived by her three brothers: Frans, Omer, Prosper and a sister Laura, all of Belgium. Also survived by her step-mother-in-law Yvonne Roelandt of Goderich; her sister-in-law Mary Tanghe and her husband the late Leon Tanghe of Delhi; Mrs. Elaine Matthews and her friend Maurice Vandecasteele of Aylmer; Mrs. Allois (Celina) Jacobs of Delhi; brother-in-law Frank VanDenEeckhout and his late wife Lezette of Delhi. Predeceased by her step-father-in-law Albert Roelandt; brother-in-law Gabriel VanDenEeckhout and his wife Elise; sister-in-law Mrs. Emma DePaepe; brother Eduard, and sisters Clementine and Carolene. Adrienne was a member of the Tillsonburg Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53. She enjoyed organizing bus trips to the various Ontario Casinos; she enjoyed playing a game of darts, playing bingo, knitting, and crocheting. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends at OSTRANDER’S FUNERAL HOME, 43 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg, (842- 5221), on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Adrienne will be held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg, on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at 11 a.m. Rev. Father Matthew George officiating. Interment to follow in Tillsonburg Cemetery. Parish Prayers will be offered in the Ostrander’s Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. At the family’s request memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Maple Manor Nursing Home or to a charity of your choice. Personal condolences may be sent to www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com - The Dehli News Record – 15 March 2006

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De Paepe-Windsor-McKay (Annaert): Peacefully at Victoria Hospital with her family by her side on Sunday, October 1, 2006, Margaret McKay of Lambeth in her 69th year. Cherished wife of John McKay of Lambeth. Loving mother of Delbert De Paepe and his friend Gail of Norwich. Dear mother-in-law of Larry Lisabeth of Fairground and Darlene De Paepe of Leamington. Loving stepmother of Robin and Steven Legen, Jodi Windsor and her friend Frank, Kim and Dan Van Schaik and Jeff and Chris McKay. Proud grandmother of Shawn and Tammi, Travis and Annette Lisabeth, Delbert Jr and Kelsey De Paepe, Brandi De Paepe, Michelle and Mathew Legen, Bradley and Carrie Van Schaik, Connor and Curtis McKay. Special great-grandmother of Taylor Lisabeth. Also survived by her brothers Willy and Andrea Annaert, Luke and Pat Annaert and sisters-in-law Denise Annaert their families and many other extended family members. Predeceased by her husbands Alfred De Paepe Sr (1982) and Edward Windsor (1993); her children Robert DePaepe (1964), Alfred De Paepe Jr, (1993); Dianne Lisabeth (2004) and brothers Roger and Maurice Annaert. Dear daughter of the late Karel and Madeleine Annaert. Friends may call at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, (2240 Wharncliffe Road South, Lambeth 519-652-2020) on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9pm then to St Justin’s Roman Catholic Church where the Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 11am with Father Rick Hurdle celebrating. Cremation with interment Delhi Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the London Regional Cancer Centre gratefully acknowledged. - The London Free Press, London, Ontario – 2 Oct 2006

At the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 10, 2006, Marcel Joseph Cnockaert Sr. of R.R.2 Tillsonburg died peacefully with his family by his side, at the age of 78 years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Marcel Cnockaert Jr. and his wife Diane of Delhi. Proud and loving grandfather of Marc Cnockaert (Trista Pickersgill) and Judy (Darryl Knight). Survived by a brother Camiel (Angela) in Belgium and a brother Andrew (Cora) in West Lorne. Also survived by a sister-in-law Georgette in London and the late Louie. Predeceased by a sister Margaret Sabbe and the late Andrew. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 51 Venison St. We., Tillsonburg by Rev. Father Matthew George. Interment later at 1:00 p.m. in the Delhi Cemetery. Memorial donations (payable by cheque) to the Cancer Society or Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Fund would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Relatives and friends were welcomed to meet with the Cnockaert family on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOME, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238). Parish Prayers were held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. - The Delhi News-Record, Delhi, ON#32215

MAURICE HENRY VANDERHAEGHE passed away, with his loving family by his side, Maurice Henry Vanderhaeghe of Tillsonburg, and formerly Mabee's Corners, on Thursday, November 23rd, 2006, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, at the age of 67 years. former co-proprietor of the Mabee's Corners Variety for over 27 years. Life-long resident of the Tillsonburg area. Much loved husband and best friend of 45 years of Irene (DeSchampheleer) Vanderhaeghe. Loving and much loved father of Mark Vanderhaeghe (Betty) of Courtland, Wayne Vanderhaeghe of Tillsonburg. Proud and loving "papa" of Mark Jr.' Krystal and Treven. Survived by three brothers: Albert (Jeanette) of Tillsonburg; Frank (Linda) of R.R.#2 Courtland; Robert (Lynn) of R.R.#2 Tillsonburg and their families. Predeceased by a sister Mary Louise Vermeersch (2006) and a niece, Godchild: Arlene Bennett (1994). In keeping with Maurice's wishes, cremations has taken place. Friend and relatives are welcome to meet with the Vanderhaeghe family on Monday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 51 Venison St. W., Tillsonburg. Funeral Mass Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's by Rev. Father Matthew George. Inurnment to follow in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations (by cheque) payable to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Society -Leukemia Research would be gratefully acknowledged by the family and can be arranged through the VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOME, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg. 519-842-4238 - The Tillsonburg News, Tillsonburg, Ontario

ROGER VANNESTE Of Brock Avenue, Delhi, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, November 24, 2006, in his 44th year. Beloved husband of Katherine Vanneste (nee Ward). Loving son of Yolande Vanneste, Paris (n.b. that's Ontario) and the late Roger Vanneste (2002). Dear brother of John Vanneste (Patricia) Toronto; Hilda Vanneste (Warren Carter), Ottawa; Luc Vanneste (Pamela) Toronto; Christine Vanneste (Leopaul Munger), Montreal; Marianne DiLullo (Peter), Mississauga; Katy Millar (Rob), Burlington; Mieke Vanneste, Ottawa; and Caroline Vanneste (Aubrey Goldstein), Ottawa. Fondly remembered by his father and mother-in-law: John and Caroline Ward, Delhi, and by his brothers and sisters-in-law; Laura Couture (Peter) Brownsville; Dave Ward (Helen), Delhi; James Ward (Sherry), Courtland; Terry Ward (Teresa) Tillsonburg; and Cheryl Barnes (Frank), Eden; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi, for visitation on Monday, November 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and for Parish Prayer Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of LaSalette Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Alan Dufraimont officiating. Cremation with inurnment to follow at a later date. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.- The Tillsonburg News, Tillsonburg, Ontario - 27 November 2006

JULIEN DePAEPE - Suddenly, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial hospital on Friday, November 24, 2006, Mr. Julien DePaepe of R.R.#3 Delhi, at the age of 58 years. Auto mechanic at Precision Automotive, Boston, Ont. Much loved husband and best friend of 37 years of Janet(Twyman) DePaepe. Loved father and father-in-law of Michelle (Bob Cridland) of St. Williams, and Julien Jr. (Bethoney Imbeault) of London. Proud and Loving grandpa of Justin and Courtney Cridland and Neely DePaepe. Survived by a brother Michael DePaepe (Betty), a sister, Theresa Deketelaere (partner Jeff Eagles), Woodstock; and Albert DePaepe (Kim), Langton, and their families. Predeceased by a brother, Alfred (1982) and the late Margaret. Also predeceased by his parents: Michael and Angela (Poppe) DePaepe. Friends and relatives were welcomed to share memories with the DePaepe family on Monday, 2 to 4 and 6:45 to 9 p.m., at the VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOME, 40 Queen Street, Langton. Parish Prayers were Monday Evening at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Albert Street, Langton, by Rev. Maurice Charbonneau. Interment Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Langton. Memorial donation (by cheque) payable to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Verhoeve Funeral Directors: 519-875-4464 - The Tillsonburg News, Tillsonburg, Ontario - 27 November 2006

4759 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Belgians in the 1900 US Census : Rock Island Co, Illinois - Ctd Regine Brindle BirthPlace Name Rel. Sex Birth St. Self/Father/Mother Emigration Occupation Rock Island Ward 7 EVANS, Sophia Servant F Aug 1871 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1899 servant BLANCKE, Julia Servant F May 1847 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1890 servant

CRESPIN, Lucian S Private M Belgium Belgium Belgium

SCHOTTMAN, Aug Head M Jan 1870 M-5 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1893-Na contractor SCHOTTMAN, Emily Wife F Jul 1871 M-5 3/3 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1893 SCHOTTMAN, Fred son M Mar 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SCHOTTMAN, Harry son M Feb 1898 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SCHOTTMAN, Frank son M Jun-00 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

VANHECKE, Bruno Head M Feb 1864 M-9 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1892-Na day laborer VANHECKE, Mary Wife F Dec 1866 M-9 4/4 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1892 VANHECKE, Augusta daughter F Dec 1891 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1892 at school VANHECKE, Mathilda daughter F Sep 1893 S New Jersey Belgium Belgium VANHECKE, Mary daughter F Mar 1896 S New Jersey Belgium Belgium VANHECKE, Charles son M Jul 1898 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

SCHOTTMAN, Fr Head M Sep 1828 M-35 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1893-Al day laborer SCHOTTMAN, Sophi Wife F Apr 1833 M-35 6/5 Belgium Belgium Belgium

BONNE, Henry Head M Mar 1872 M-2 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1895-Pa worker --- BONNE, Mary wife F Feb 1875 M-2 1/1 Illinois Belgium Belgium BONNE, Clarence daughter F Jul 1899 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

DE BLAERE, John Head M 1865 M-4 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1892-Na moulder --- factory DE BLAERE, Alodie Wife F Jul 1873 M-4 2/2 Belgium Belgium Belgium DE BLAERE, Minnie daughter F Aug 1897 S Illinois Belgium Belgium DE BLAERE, Josephine daughter F May 1899 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

ENGELS, Frank Head M Mar 1872 M-10 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1898-Al day laborer ENGELS, Minnie Wife F Feb 1870 M-10 0/0 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1898

HOSTE, Henry Head M Aug 1862 M-5 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1895-Na marble worker HOSTE, Mary Wife F Jan 1868 M-5 3/3 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1895 HOSTE, Frank son M Apr 1896 S Illinois Belgium Belgium HOSTE, August son M Feb 1898 S Illinois Belgium Belgium HOSTE, Ermence daughter F Mar-1900 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

PAVER, Charles Head M Aug 1847 M-16 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1894-Na day laborer PAVER, Leona Wife F Jan 1868 M-16 8/7 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1894 PAVER, Ben son M Jun 1885 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school PAVER, Frank son M Dec 1887 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school PAVER, Mary L daughter F Jan 1890 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school PAVER, Edward son M Aug 1891 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school PAVER, John son M Dec 1893 S Illinois Belgium Belgium PAVER, Julia daughter F Sep 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium PAVER, Nowel son M Jul 1897 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

SALEM, Emil Head M Apr 1870 M-4 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1891-Na Farmer SALEM, Sadie Wife F Jan 1871 M-4 3/3 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1894 SALEM, Mary daughter F Nov 1896 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SALEM, Charles son M Jan 1898 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SALEM, Arthur son M Dec 1899 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SALEM, Julius brother M Jan 1874 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1893-Na --- steel works DUICK, Emil Lodger M 1873 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1885-Na laborer US ---

JOTTS, Andrew Head M Jan 1865 M-8 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1893-Al day laborer JOTTS, Veinaman? Wife F Aug 1866 M-8 3/2 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1894 JOTTS, Mary daughter F Apr 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

4860 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 JOTTS, Eta? daughter F Jan 1899 S Illinois Belgium Belgium JOTTS, Emil Brother M Jun 1878 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1899-Al day laborer BASIN, Emil Lodger M Aug 1872 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1893-Pa day laborer

DUNNE, W E V Head M Apr 1861 M-10 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1892-Na Day laborer DUNNE, Pauline Wife F Feb 1866 M-10 6/3 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1895 DUNNE, Lena daughter F Sep 1891 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1895 at school DUNNE, Anna daughter F Dec 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium DUNNE, Mary daughter F Jun 1897 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

VAN HOUCKE?, Henry Head M Oct 1893 M-0 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1887-Na laborer --- VAN HOUCKE?, Louisa wife F Nov 1870 M-0 2/2 Illinois Belgium Belgium VAN HOUCKE?, Andrew son M Jan 1894 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school VAN HOUCKE, Alphons son M Aug 1896 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

COOPMAN, Henry Head M Sep 1866 M-4 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1899-Al day laborer COOPMAN, Mary Wife F Jun 1873 M-4 2/2 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1899 COOPMAN, Charlie Son M Jan 1899 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1899

MARTINS, Henry Head M 1860 M-12 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1891-Na laborer saw mill MARTINS, Lula Wife F Oct 1857 M-12 6/5 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1891 MARTINS, Mary daughter F Nov 1889 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1891 at school MARTINS, Frank son M Dec 1892 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school MARTINS, Emma daughter F Jan 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium MARTINS, Charlie son M Aug 1898 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

SCHWIMS, Alphons Head M Jun 1870 M-1 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1894 laborer day SCHWIMS, Minnie Wife F Jul 1873 M-1 0/0 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1898 BRUNIL, Henry Lodger M Nov 1859 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1891-Na day laborer VAN WATERMOLEN, Victor Lodger M 1863 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1900-Al day laborer

COUSINS, Constant Head M Jun 1856 M-12 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1890-Na carpenter COUSINS, Romani Wife F Mar 1869 M-12 6/4 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1890 COUSINS, Eddie son M Jun 1889 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school COUSINS, Lizzie daughter F Apr 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium COUSINS, Remi son M Mar 1897 S Illinois Belgium Belgium COUSINS, Alfred son M Dec 1899 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

SCALENS, August Head M Oct 1863 M-13 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1892-Na laborer --- works SCALENS, Runse? Wife F Dec 1866 M-13 4/2 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1897 SCALENS, Edwin Son M Feb 1888 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1897 at school SCALENS, August Son M Nov 1898 S Illinois Belgium Belgium VANDERSTREET, August Lodger M Oct 1863 W Belgium Belgium Belgium 1899-Al day laborer

DEMEYER, Julius Head M Mar 1875 M-6 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1894-Na laborer Day DEMEYER, Nellie Wife F Mar 1880 M-6 3/3 Belgium Belgium Belgium DEMEYER, Selma daughter F Mar 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium DEMEYER, G--- son M Aug 1897 S Illinois Belgium Belgium DEMEYER, Frank son M Sep 1899 S Illinois Belgium Belgium

Rural VANKIRKHOVE, Fred Inmate M Oct 1845 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1850-Na VERMILION, Benjamin Patient M 1827 Belgium

SHEPPARD, John Head M Mar 1858 M-12 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1870-Na Farmer SHEPPARD, Julia D Wife F Jul 1862 M-12 6/6 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1888 SHEPPARD, Peter son M Nov 1888 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school SHEPPARD, Mary daughter F Aug 1889 S Illinois Belgium Belgium at school SHEPPARD, Emma daughter F Jun 1892 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SHEPPARD, Martha daughter F Jun 1894 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SHEPPARD, Frank son M Nov 1895 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SHEPPARD, Joseph son M May 1898 S Illinois Belgium Belgium SKENGLER, Levi Boarder M Dec 1869 S Belgium Belgium Belgium 1890-Na Farm laborer

4961 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Grez Parish Register 1750 Submitted by Kathleen Race Names and notes extracted from originals on microfilm; note: names are mixed from Latin to French on original

Location: Morsain surname first name occupation/comment surname first name occupation/comment MARICQ Francois DESPRITT Simple un fils DAIX Dieudonnee DANDOIS fille no name VANDRIES Lambert famulus DANDOIS fille no name ancilla no name DUPRE Joseph ALBERT Nicolas corcher Marie Anne une enfant MARTIN Jean petite niece? DAIX Marie plus unlisted children MARTIN Gislain ARNOULT Michel vacher FLOCQMAN Marie age de 80 ans tous les deux DAIX Arnoult deceased MARTIN Adrienne DOUMONT Anne vidua FLOCQMAN Remi DAIX No name filia DEGUELDRE Anne DAIX no name filius FLOCQMAN Sherinne ? ROUCHAU Francois HANNON Denis COPPE Marie Francoise MATHY Marie Anne ROUCHAU Catherine HANNON Pierre ROUCHAU Marie a Bruxelles HANNON Gille ROUCHAU Sabine HANNON Christophe ROUCHAU Joseph COLIN Jean ROUCHAU Jean Baptiste MARTIN Marie Anne ROUCHAU Jean COLIN Louise JACQUE Ignace valet de labeur Morsain COLIN Jeanne DANDOIS Francois JACQUE Hubert DAIX Catherine children not listed

Location: Royenne surname first name occupation/comment HOSBECK Gislain BOVY Jeanne Louis Joseph un etranger Francois MARTIN Pierre deceased VINCENT Marie MARTIN Gille MARTIN fille no name MARTIN fille no name MARTIN Mathieu MATHY Louise MARTIN Lambert DENIS Nicolas RENARD Jeanne DENIS Dieudonne LAURENT Francois FORVY Jean noire Barette

Belgian Days will be held July 12-13, 2008, at the Brussels Town Park, Hwy. 57, Brussels, WI. I'll follow-up when I have further details but wanted to at least provide the date for planning purposes. Most of the activities take place on Sunday (music, dance, food tent, morning parade, arts & crafts, etc.). Last year the Brussels Lions Club held their motor coach tour of the Belgian community on Saturday but I don't have any information yet regarding their plans for this year. The Peninsula Belgian American Club will have a booth display on Sunday for sure, possibly Saturday as well. Kim Potier Davis, Secretary-Treasurer Peninsula Belgian American Club - [email protected] www.BelgianAmerican.org

5062 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Belgian woman who rescued 300 children during WWII honored by Israel Submitted by Delores DeJongh Fallon

JERUSALEM (EJP) --- A Belgian woman who rescued some 300 Jewish children during the Holocaust received honorary Israeli citizenship last week.

Andrée Geulen-Herscovici, 86, was awarded the status at a special ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Belgian Ambassador to Israel Danielle del Marmol, Geulen-Herscovici, Zvi Novak a representative of the survivors, and Avner Andree Geulen-Herscovic visits the Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Shalev, Chairman of Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, where she received an honorary Israeli citizenship Wednesday, April 18, 2007. In 1942, the Brussels teacher addressed the gathering which was also witnessed a Gestapo raid on a school to arrest Jewish children. She then attended by dozens of the people she saved.

joined a Jewish rescue organization and for more than two years collected Geulen began helping the Jewish youngsters children and stashed them away in Christian homes and monasteries under assumed identities. in 1942 when, aged just 21 years-old and working as a teacher in a school in Brussels, she witnessed a Gestapo raid on the school to arrest the Jewish children.

She then decided to join the Jewish rescue organization, Committee for the Defense of the Jews and for more than two years, collected children and moved them to Christian families and monasteries. Not only did she provide for the children’s’ transfer, Guelen continued to visit them and looked after their needs.

She secretly kept a record of the original names and assumed identity of hundreds of children in hiding, many of whom never saw their parents again. Upon liberation, Geulen kept busy, working in a reverse direction - to fetch the children and return them to their families or relatives.

After the war, Geulen-Herscovici married a Jewish survivor and raised two children of her own. In 1989 she was recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations, one of the hundreds of non-Jews who helped save Jews during the Holocaust.

Speaking at the event, Geulen-Herscovici said she did not see herself as anyone special. "What I did was merely my duty. Disobeying the laws of the time was just the normal thing to do," she said.

Shalev described her as a "courageous and honorable human being," adding "This is another way for us to say ’Thank you.’"

One of the children she saved, Henri Lederhandler is now 64, 55 years after Geulen-Herscovici helped him escape in 1943.

Lederhandler spoke at the ceremony, telling Geulen-Herscovici: "You saved us, you rescued us from the fingernails of the Nazis," he said at the ceremony. "If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be here today. You are like a mother to us all."

The event was part of a five-day conference, attended by some 160 survivors.

5163 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Researching Online: Internet Links of Interest

Last but certainly not least: FamilySearchLabs: Record Search: The GSU pulled the Belgian death www.familysearchlabs.org once again takes #1 place in my book of research sites! th th records from the It was March 12 or 13 that I discovered this wonderful surprise. I had already used the Record site on March 18, Search feature as you know to dig up some of our Ohio Belgians but this was totally unexpected. because the Uploaded within the past 30 days, in the “Browse Images Collection” you can now find images of Belgian Archives Belgian civil death records, right off the microfilms. They are waiting to be indexed through the say they had FamilySearch Indexing projects but because this is a tedious and time consuming project that does never intended to not see the immediate results that posting images can, FamilySearch has created a special viewer make them that allows the researcher to browse through the collection without the index. Yes it is more tedious available online. but the images are amazingly good… Take a look what it was like! FamilySearch has the right idea!

You can zoom in even more than what I did here and without losing the clarity of the picture. You can save the picture, switch it from positive image to negative if the copy if not the best and you need to do this. You can skip pages by telling the program what image you want to go to or just browse from page to page by clicking “Next”.

Both Flanders and Wallonia are covered although there are more Flemish towns/villages available than there are Walloon at this time. Here is the list. Only Death Records, but they have already proven their worth to many researchers who have been able to take advantage of this testing site. You will be amazed to find that you can browse images of death records from the towns of

In Wallonie: Angleur Enghien Quaregnon Ans-et-Glain Frameries Liege Sint-Pieters-Kapelle Ath Froidmont Marchienne-au-Pont Soignies Baudour Gilly Mons Thommene Binche Gosselies Montignies-sur-Sambre Tournai Cuesmes Jemappes Paturages Wasmes Dour Jumet Peruwelz

5264 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 In Flanders Denderbelle Heusden Oostakker Sint-Gillis-bij- Wannegem- Aaslt Hoboken Massemen- Oosteeklo Dendermonde Lede Hoevenen Westrem Sint-Gillis- Wanzele Destedonk Hofstade Mater Oostmalle Waas Antwerpen Deurne Hove Mechelen Oostwinkel Sint-Jan-in- Waterlan- Appels Deurne- Huise Meerdonk Opdorp Eremo Oudeman Asper Borgerhout Impe Meigem Sint-Job-in' t- Watervliet Assenede Dikkelvenne Ingelmunster Melden Oudegem Goor Westmalle Doel Meldert Sint-Laureins Wetteren Baardegem Kalken Melle Overmere Sint-Margriete Baasrode Kallo Melsele Petegem-aan- Sint-Martens- Wieze Balegem Eine de-Leie Latem Bavegem Eke Kapellen Mere Poeke Sint-Niklaas Wilmarsdonk Bazel Ekeren Poesele Sint-Pauwels Wilrijk Bellem Eksaarde Kemzeke Merendree Sleidinge Belsele Elversele Kieldrecht Pulderbos Smetlede Wondelgem Berchem Emblem Kluisen Mespelare Pulle Wuustwezel Berendrecht Ename Knesselare Meulebeke Zaffelare Liddelburg Reet Beveren-Waas Tielrode Zandvliet Ertvelde Moerzeke Uitrode Boekhoute Essen Landegem Moorsel Rumbeke Ursel Boom Landskouter Moortsele Verrebroek Zeveneken Borgerhout Ruplemonde Viersel Zeveren Gent Lede Mullem s-Gravenwezei Vinderhoute Zevergem Ledeberg Munte Schelderode Vinkt Zingem Bottelare Gijzenzele Lembeke Niel Schelderwindeke Gottem Lemberge Zomergem Brecht Grammene Lier Niewerkerken- Schellebelle Vosselare Broechem Grembergen Lillo Waas Vrasene Zwijnaarde Brugge Haasdonk Ninove Vremde Zwijndrecht Bruggenhout Halle Loenhout Nokere Semmerzake Vurste Burcht Hamme Lokeren Oelegem Serskamp Waarloos Daknam Hemiksen Lotenhulle Olsene Sinaai De Klinge Herdersem Lovendegem Oordegem Sint- Heurne Machelen Oorderen Amandsberg

So, “HOW DO I ACCESS THESE IMAGES?”, you ask…

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Go to www.familysearchlabs.org Register or sign in if you are Click Record Search already registered

444 Once you have registered you can go back to the main page and enter your email address and you should be able to access the information right away. The trick with the Belgian record is NOT TO DO A SEARCH. Instead … Look for the Vital Records on the Right side in the “Browse Image Collection” side.

3865 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 You should see the following: In looking through the images you might find it tedious to go page by page 555 or to guess where you’re going so some members of our group as well as some members of some sister associations have volunteered to share the index pages as they find them. Here are the ones for the Jumet and Gosselies images available right now, thanks to Aimée DANDOY - [email protected] . Thanks Aimée! Year - Image page (Jumet) 1828 35 Another ‘problem’ comes from reading 1829 80 the indexes. 1830 118 You might see things like this: 1831 161 Click on Belgium, National Death Registration to 1832 206 reach this page and choose the Region you want to 8 Vo - 21 Avril – Molle … 1833 255 look at and click on it 10 Ro - 20 mai - Morlet Cathe 1834 303

1835 345 Vo means VERSO = back 1836 383 666 and 1837 432 Ro means RECTO = front 1838 483

SO you should understand the above 1839 534 1840 580 entries to mean that you will find the 1841 628 Molle child on the back on page 8, on a 1842 682 record dated April 21st, while Catherine 1843 740 Morlet will be found on the front of page 1844 795 th. 1845 848 10 on the record dated May 10 1846 904 Hope this makes sense. 1847 959

Now to find the page ... look on the top 1848 1019 1849 1076 Another column will show the cities that are right corner of the right page. That's ************ available at present where the numbers usually are. 1850 65 1851 128 Be aware too that 1852 199 777 the months are not always spelled out: 1853 258 7ber = September 1854 327 8ber = October 1855 407 9ber = November 1856 499 Xber = December 1857 631 1859 690 ALSO when you read the records, the 1860 764 date of the record is not always the 1861 839 date of death, within the text look for 1862 918 key words that tell you when the person 1863 1011 died. 1864 1093 1865 1187 Click on the town of your choice to see the time Use the Word Lists made available at 1866 only 1 record – no index frame covered by the indexing project and choose the FamilySearch website to help you ************ 1881 71 which is of interest to. Once you click on it you better. 1882 190 get to the first record found on that particular To find the Word Lists: 1883 301 microfilm - Go to www.familysearch.org 1884 429 888 - Click on Search 1885 541 - Click on Research Helps 1886 674 1887 799 - Sort by Document Type 1888 931 - Word Lists (15 available) 1889 only 1 record – no index.

Some are available in pdf format For the Gosselies references however not those in Dutch, French or check TheBelgianResearchers German. Use the online Version. Yahoogroups archives. Turn the page, or “goto” the image you think you Example: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/T will find you family member on. Zoom in, change (Dutch/French/German) heBelgianResearchers/ the look temporarily, in your own file that it will heden/aujourd’hui/heute = today You need to link a Yahoo ID before accessing the web not affect them. gisteren/hier/gestern = yesterday features. 3966 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 In the meantime, we would like to point out that the Belgian Royal Archives have made available many names online also. Go to: http://arch.arch.be/ and choose your language of preference: Dutch or French only for search formats, which is why I have taken the time to translate below to help take you through the steps of a Person Search on this site. If you chose the English setting for the site, the search menu will be in Dutch.

(see Advanced Search) Person Search 1. What can you find under “Person Search”? A large number of researchers at the Archives facilities are interested in information about their ancestors, … Therefore a large part of the research in the reading room sis geared to genealogy. In the past, analyses on often used documents have been done in collaboration with volunteers and that is what has produced the ‘analytical inventories’. The results of these volunteer projects can be found under Person Search. We have chosen to set up one large database from which all information can be retrieved.

2. What information is available? The information starting point is the archival record. At the top of the screen, you have the information about the document and the link to the database where it is found in the archives, then, a description of the record. Each record is linked to the names of persons found in it. The roles these people play in the record are also explained. The availability of the records first depends on the source but also on the project definition. The analysis provides the starting point that will require that the researcher view the original record for him/herself. Here is a description of different projects: - Marriage records from Eastern Flanders : 1,337,339 names - Birth records from Western Flanders: 160,785 names - Death Records from Eastern Flanders: 130,389 names - Notarial records from Nivelles (Notaire Paradis): 41,076 names

6740 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 - Marriage records from : 12,525 names (test) - Notarial records from Antwerp: 290,888 (to validate)

3.Searching in “Person Search” 3.1. Simple Search Gelijk aan/égale = exact match Begint met/commence par = begins with Eindigt op/termine par = ends with Bevat/contient – contains

Type in a first name and/or surname and set a time frame for your search. To be more efficient, you might choose specific documents to search in, or be more flexible with the name by changing from “exact match” to “starts with” or “ends with”, or “contains” specific letters.

For example : « Comprend ‘Jan’ » will give Pieter Jan, Jan Pieter, …

For the date, you also have several choices. You can use an exact date, or choose a time frame between specific dates or years, or before or after a certain date or year. And you can limit your search to a specific record: birth, death or marriage, assuming the records are available

3.2. Advanced Search (see picture previous page) Allows you a wider variety of searches:

3.3. Search results

Results will be limited to 1,000 hits. If you receive this message, it is advised that you narrow down your search.

You will get a list containing the names matching what you were looking for. In the 1st column you will find the type of record abbreviation. By hovering over it with your mouse you should get a complete description of the record. The 2nd column gives the record date, then the name, place and role played by the person whose you found in the record. Click on a names to see all the information.

Restrictions The information contains misspellings sue to the fact that it is transcribed AS IS. The researcher must be flexible enough in his/her research to look for all possible spellings of a name.

This information is online thanks to the efforts of the DemoGen indexers. For more information: http://demogen.arch.be/

6841 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Abel p39 Coopman, Henry p61 DeLater p38 Duez, Louis p56 Adhemar p39 Coopman, Mary p61 Delaveu p39 Duez, Marceline p56 Adrienne VanDenEeckhout p58 Coppe, Marie Francoise p62 Delcourt, Hadelin Charles p50 Duez, Melanie p56 Agrain, Mary p53 Cornil, Gaston p50 Deleplanque, Jean-Baptiste p38 Dufrasnes, Alp. p57 Albert, Nicolas p62 Corsten, George p47 Delerue p39 Duick, Emil p60 Amphion, Frederic D p50 Corsten, Herman p47 Delvaux, Noël Hyacinte p41 Dumont, Frank p51 Amphion, Henry Frank 50 Corthous, p38 Demeyer, Frank p61 Dunesme, Maxime C V p50 Anceaux p38 Cotrow, Abraham p56 Demeyer, G--- p61 Dunne, Anna p61 Arnauld, Camille p50 Cotrow, Mary p56 Demeyer, Julius p61 Dunne, Lena p61 Arnoult, Michel p62 Cotrow, Proper p56 Demeyer, Nellie p61 Dunne, Mary p61 Baguet, Desiree p54 Cotrow, Roselene p56 Demeyer, Selma p61 Dunne, Pauline p61 Balendonck, Armand p50 Cotrow, William p56 Demulder p39 Dunne, W E V p61 Baligant, Francois p54 Courvoisier, J p45 Demunck, Gérard p41 Dupierry p38 Basin, Emil p61 Cousins, Alfred p61 Denis, Dieudonne p62 Dupont, Pierre Louis p39 Baudoux p39 Cousins, Constant p61 Denis, Gregoire p45 Dupre, Joseph p62 Berths, Joseph p39 Cousins, Eddie p61 Denis, Nicolas p62 Duprez, Marie Thérèse p41 Bertis p39 Cousins, Lizzie p61 DePaepe, Julien p59 Engels, Frank p60 Bettesone, Alphons Zeriel p51 Cousins, Remi p61 Dereume p39 Engels, Minnie p60 Blairon, Rosalie p56 Cousins, Romani p61 Deschane, Henry p47 Evans, Sophia p60 Blancke, Julia p60 Crabbe, Jean-Louis p38 Despritt, Simple p62 Fauville p38 Bodart p40 Crespin, Lucian S p60 DeStuers p39 Fischer, Albert Paul p50 Bohey, Frank p53 Crispiels p39 Detienne, Eugene p50 Fischer, William Henry p50 Bonduel, Father p43 Custer, John p51 Devriendt, (Rev.) Robert H p50 Fishoo, Charlotte p57 Bonne, Clarence p60 Dachy p38 Dewitt, August p53 Fishoo, Willie p57 Bonne, Henry p60 Daems, Edward (Father)p43, 44, 45 Dhuyvetter, Jules p50 Flocqman, Marie p62 Bonne, Mary p60 Daix, Arnoult p62 Dhuyvetter, Morris p50 Flocqman, Remi p62 Borremans, Francois p39 Daix, Catherine p62 Dieltjens, Hayworth L M p51 Flocqman, Sherinne p62 Botteaux, Nicolas p41 Daix, Dieudonnee p62 Dieu, Adelaide p56 Fondeur p38 Boucher, Jean p40 Daix, Marie p62 Dieu, Albert p56 Fontigvier p39 Boucher, Pierre p39 Dandois, Francois p62 Dieu, Pierre Jos. p56 Forvy, Jean p62 Bouhtay, Henry-Vioël p38 Darche, Joseph p45 Dieu, Rosine p56 Francke, P.Jacob p56 Boulanger, Roger H p51 De Blaere, Alodie p60 Dirick p38 Frank, Charles p56 Bouvier p39 De Blaere, John p60 Dochez, Louis p54 Frank, Flora p56 Bovy, Francois p62 De Blaere, Josephine p60 Doey, Annie p56 Frank, John p56 Bovy, Jeanne p62 De Blaere, Minnie p60 Doey, Flora p56 Frank, Peter p56 Bovy, Louis Joseph p62 de Colins de Ham, Jean Guillaume Doey, Gorling p56 Frankar p39 Breyninckx, N F p50 p38 Doey, Lewis p56 Frantzen p39 Brookers, Catherine p57 De Cruquembourg, Victor-Baucis Doey, Mary p56 Frere, Fred p51 Brookers, Frederick p57 p38 Doey, Paul p56 Gauthier p39 Brookers, Joseph p57 De Gand, Felix p39 Doey, Philip p56 Gelissen, John Baptist p51 Brookers, Mary p57 De la Fontaine, Désiré-Alfredp38 Doey, Vitol p56 Geulen-Herscovici, Andrée p63 Brookers, Rosy p57 de la Woestinne p39 Doo, Albert p56 Ghislain, Jacques p38 Brunil, Henry p61 de Rochehaut, Robertp38 Doo, Eliza p56 Gillet, Julien p50 Bruns, Henry p45 De Witt, Andrew p50 Doo, Ida p56 Godart, J.B. p56 Burm, Joseph Edmund p58 DeBlauwe p38 Doo, Milda p56 Godart, Prosper p56 Candros, Abraham p56 Debosse p38 Doo, Peter p56 Godenne p39 Candros, MarieL. p56 DeBoucker, J. p57 Doo, Rose p56 Goodore, Batties p56 Candros, Renee p56 DeBoucker, M.J. p57 Doumont, Anne p62 Goodore, Florence p56 Candros, Urich p56 Debruxelle, Perry p57 Dourlet, Edgar p51 Goodore, Poteene p56 Canivet p39 DeBruxelles, Arnold Joseph p57 Douwé, Cécile p41 Gosseaux, Celina p53 Cardron p38 DeBruxelles, Pierre Josephe p57 Doyle, Pius p44 Gosselin, Marcel p56 Cautereels, P p45 DeCoenens p38 Draise, Peter p47 Grauwels, Victor p51 Ceha p38 Decorte, Julian A p51 Drouet D'erlon p39 Greer, Oscar p51 Cenis, Leon p53 Decoster, Fernand Emile p51 Druez p38 Gregoire, p38 Champeau, Albert p47 DeCrequy, Philippe p38 Drugman p38 Gregoire, Charles p57 Charlier p38 Defourny p38 Du Buisson, Catherine p57 Gregoire, Sidonie p57 Christophe p38 Degaad p39 Du Buisson, Ernest p57 Grigwar, Charles p57 Citron, Elmer p51 DeGallaix p39 Du Buisson, Ignace p57 Grigwar, Katie p57 Clocheret, Désiré Joseph p41 DeGrady p39 Du Buisson, Josephine p57 Grigwar, Mary Ann p57 Colin, Jean p62 Degraff, Peter p52 Dubeque, August Joseph p51 Grigwar, Suthema p57 Colin, Jeanne p62 Degrave p39 Dubonisson, Catharine p57 Guldentops p39 Colin, Louise p62 DeGroodt, Catherine p41 Dubonisson, Earnist p57 Guyaux, Leon p53 Colson p39 Degruyter, Albert p50 Dubonisson, Fannie p57 Hallemans, Marie Thérèse p41 Condola, John D p51 Degueldre p62 Dubonisson, John p57 Hannon, Christophe p62 Constant, Lucien Joannes p50 Dehainaut, Omer p50 Dubonisson, Josephine p571 Hannon, Denis p62 Content, Anne Marie Josèphe p41 Dehaux, Frank p52 Dubonisson, L p57 Hannon, Gille p62 Coopman, Charlie p61 DeKessel p38 Duez, Leopold p56 Hannon, Pierre p62 42 Belgian Laces Vol#30-116 Hasselle, Marie Joseph p41 Martins, Henry p61 Rouchau, Jean Baptiste p62 Van Gramberen, Bauduin p41 Henrotin, Dr. p54 Martins, Lula p61 Rouchau, Joseph p62 Van Hoet, Adolph p50 Hermans, Arnold p38 Martins, Mary p61 Rouchau, Marie p62 Van Hoeter, Barbe p41 Hilda M. Miggens p58 Martiny p39 Rouchau, Sabine p62 Van Houcke?, Alphons p61 Hosbeck, Gislain p62 Mathis p 38 Rousseau, Albert p47 Van Houcke?, Andrew p61 Hoste, August p60 Mathy, Louise p62 Rousseau, Christine p44 Van Houcke?, Henry p61 Hoste, Ermence p60 Mathy, Marie Anne p62 Roval p39 Van Houcke?, Louisa p61 Hoste, Frank p60 Maurice Henry Vanderhaeghe p59 Salem, Arthur p60 Van Lerberg, Paul p50 Hoste, Henry p60 McFadden, J p45 Salem, Charles p60 Van Lieshout, Wm p47 Hoste, Mary p60 Meewissen, Louis p50 Salem, Emil p60 Van Lint, Leopold p51 Huillion p38 Melchoir, Joseph p46 Salem, Julius p60 Van Mieghem, John p50 Hulin, Marie Barbe Anathalie p41 Michel Noorenberghe p58 Salem, Mary p60 Van Pevenage, Albert p50 Husson, Jules p51 Michiels, Marie Claire p41 Salem, Sadie p60 Van Waeyenberges, George p50 Ingehelst, Edward Jos L p50 Michils, Guillaume Jos p41 Sanfrinnon, Pierre Fr Louis p41 Van Watermolen, Victor p61 Jacqmin p39 Montigny p39 Scalens, August p61 Vandekerchove, Alouys Alfons p50 Jacque, Hubert p62 Moret, August p51 Scalens, Edwin p61 VandeLowe, John p51 Jacque, Ignace p62 Morrison, George p47 Scalens, Runse? p61 Vandenberghe, Jule p50 Jeanquart p39 Mosco, Frank p51 Schmidt, John p51 Vandenbroek, Father p43 Jotts, Andrew p60 Mottel, Earl p50 Schottman, Aug p60 Vandendero p39 Jotts, Emil p61 Mottel, Fernand p50 Schottman, Emily p60 Vanderstreet, August p61 Jotts, Eta? p61 Mottel, France p51 Schottman, Frank p60 Vandevelde, Ferdinand p51 Jotts, Mary p60 Mourmans, Paul Theodore p51 Schottman, Fred p60 Vandevelde, Petrus p51 Jotts, Veinaman? p60 Nicaise p38 Schottman, Harry p60 Vandewiele, Gilbert Francis p50 Labenne, Abel p51 Orianne p38 Schottman, Sophi p60 Vandries, Lambert p62 Lacrosse p38 Paquay, Jean Leon Oscar p51 Schwims, Alphons p61 Vanesse, Lucien p50 LaFrombois, Pauline p47 Paturiaux, Charles p56 Schwims, Minnie p61 VanGoethem, Joseph p50 LaPlant, Pauline p44 Paturio, Charles p56 Scollard, Charles p52 Vanhecke, Augusta p60 Laroche p39 Paturio, Harriett p56 Scollard, Seraphin p52 Vanhecke, Bruno p60 Laurent, Constant J p52 Paver, Ben p60 Scollart, Victor p52 Vanhecke, Charles p60 Laurent, Francois p62 Paver, Charles p60 Seay, Paul p51 Vanhecke, Mary p60 Le Duc, Basile p57 Paver, Edward p60 Seinof p38 Vanhecke, Mathilda p60 Le Duc, Gilain Jos. p57 Paver, Frank p60 Senault, p38 Vanhee, Alidor p50 Le Duc, Victor Joseph p57 Paver, John p60 Seutin p38 Vankirkhove, Fred p61 Le Lorin p38 Paver, Julia p60 Sheppard, Emma p61 VanLaanen, Mary p44 Lebon p39 Paver, Leona p60 Sheppard, Frank p61 VanLaethem, John p50 Lebras, A p46 Paver, Mary L p60 Sheppard, John p61 Vanlerberg, Gantiel p50 Lefer, Gaston Paul p51 Paver, Nowel p60 Sheppard, Joseph p61 Vanluchene, Rene p50 Legrand, Frank p52 Pedus, John p51 Sheppard, Julia D p61 Vanpevenech, Amile p50 Lejeune, Jean p41 Peetermans, Felix p51 Sheppard, Martha p61 Veckman, Edouard p50 Lemoine p39 Peetermans, William p51 Sheppard, Mary p61 Veldeman, Benoit p51 Leriche p39 Peters, Julius p51 Sheppard, Peter p61 Verbeke, Emmet Joseph p50 Longuet p39 Pichon, Charlotte p57 Simar, Jacques p41 Verdonck p39 Loriaux, Rudolph p51 Pichon, Flora p57 Simard p39 Verheugen, Henry Aug Constant p51 Loscher p48 Pichon, Florentine p57 Sisseneir, J Baptiste p41 Vermeire, Jack p50 Louette, Theophile Joseph p64 Pichon, J.J. p57 Skengler, Levi p61 Vermilion, Benjamin p61 Louis, Medard p39 Pichon, Pauline p57 Smeesters p38 Verscheure, Alfons p50 Loupe, p38 Planckeart, John Charley p51 Soens, Benard p51 Verstraeten, Henry p50 Lovis, Henri p39 Pletincks, Adolph p52 Spremont, Celena p57 Vervalcke, Octaaf p51 Maasakker, Caroline p41 Pletincks, Fanny p52 Spremont, Celine p57 Vervrouk, Joseph p50 Mahieu p39 Poupart p40 Spremont, Francis p57 Vervynck, Raymond p50 Mali p48 Primo, Albert Styfan p51 Spremont, Francois p57 Vervynck, Thomas p50 Marcel Joseph Cnockaert p59 Quaeyhaeghen, Julius Louis p51 Spremont, Julia p57 Vieuxtemps p38 Margaret McKay p59 Quinet, Amelia p52 Spremont, Lizzie p57 Vincent, Marie p62 Maricq, Francois p62 Quinet, Emile p52 Strauss, Adolph p48 Volbrecht, Henry p50 Marien, Joseph p50 Randour, Abel p53 Stroykens p39 Wagner, August Jacques p50 Martin, Adrienne p62 Randour, Henry p53 Tacken, T p45 Watts, Eugene p51 Martin, Gille p62 Rasquin p40 Thys, Joe Arthur p51 Wayenberg, John p50 Martin, Gislain p62 Rasquinet p39 Tielemans, Francois L F p51 Wayenberge, Joe p50 Martin, J B p45 Regnier p38 Tielmant, Jean François p41 Williams, Eugene p51 Martin, Jean p62 Renard, Jeanne p62 Trigalet, Nestor p51 Williams, William p50 Martin, Lambert p62 Reynen, Cornelius p47 Urbain, Jacques p39 Wilmar, Jean Pierre p39 Martin, Marie Anne p62 Rocagel, J p45 Urbain, Nicolas p39 Winand, Jean p38 Martin, Mathieu p62 Rogat p38 Van Der Perre, Marie Josèphe p41 Witven, Peter (Brother) p43 Martin, Pierre p62 Roger Vanneste p59 Van der Schueren, Henri p41 Martins, Charlie p61 Rouchau, Catherine p62 Van der Vinnen, M Françoise p41 Martins, Emma p61 Rouchau, Francois p62 Van Egeren, John p47 Martins, Frank p61 Rouchau, Jean p62 Van Goethem, Maurice p50 43