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This guestbook was last updated on August 31, 2006. BMQC Webmaster <info@belgianmuseumquadcities.org> Thu, 31 Aug 2006 really am asking for some help in looking for some relatives of ours -- my days off dont conincide with your days open -- I am interested in Mrs. Octaaf DeDobbelaere (Elodie Janssens) - she dies around April 18, 1944 - we are trying to find out how many children there were the the family and were they all might have ended up - she would be my G-G grandmother - any help would be appreciated but if no one has the time, I would understand - thanks Gloria Carlson <gcarlson1@mchsi.com> Mon, 14 Aug 2006 I took pleasure in visiting this site, and I was quite surprised by the number of people looking for their Belgian roots! The VVF (Flemish Society for Genealogy) of the Meetjesland has a free, online searchable database with information about more than 500000 family names in the Meetjesland (=mainly the north-western part of East Flanders (ADEGEM, ASSENEDE, EEKLO, KAPRIJKE, KNESSELARE, LEMBEKE, LOTENHULLE, MALDEGEM, MIDDELBURG, URSEL, WAARSCHOOT and ZOMERGEM), but also including some villages in the north-eastern part of West Flanders. (BEERNEM, POEKE, OEDELEM and SINT-JORIS). Please feel free to pay us a visit on : -> http://vvf.debaets.be/ click on 'Digitale Bronnen'(='Digital Sources') and enter any family name... A full list of the indexed sources (in Flemish) is available on -> http://vvf.debaets.be/bewerkingen.htm We also have a forum (in Dutch, but where many people will be glad to help in English!)... I myself am one of the grand-sons of Jules Van Vooren, who lived in Moline between 1910 and 1924. (Helen Van Vooren, my mother, was actually born there in 1917!) Jules and his brother Edmond both worked for John Deere (amongst others) before they returned to Belgium in the late 20's. Jules and his wife Helena also had a boarding house in Moline, where many Belgians found a provisional housing before they settled... Maurice -still another of the Van Vooren brothers, who was married to Louise De Bruyckere- also emigrated from Adegem to the US. He died in Moline in 1930. Maurice and Louise were the parents of Alyne Van Vooren, widow of Alfred Demeurisse. (Alyne died only a couple of years ago, in 2002). One of the cousins of Jules and Edmond -equally called Edmond Van Vooren- was married to Celina Van Hooreweghe. They stayed in the US, so I still have some cousins out there in the Quad Cities We have some nice pictures (some from Moline in the 20's) and documents online about the Van Vooren family, on -> http://www.debaets.be/arcvv/ We also have a family line (in English) of the Van Hooreweghe family on : -> http://www.debaets.be/vanhoorewege.htm I hope this may be of interest to you... Geert De Baets <Geert@DeBaets.be> Tue, 9 May 2006 I am looking for someone who can do research in Aalter. I am looking for ancestors of Carolus Boucquaert (born 1785-1795) in Aalter. I have been able to trace my ancestry this far and enjoyed a wonderful visit to Aalter last summer, but ran out of time and did not want to impose anymore on their very helpful director Msr. Filip Bastiaen. I am just interested to see how far back the name Boucquaert can be traced in Aalter. Thank you! Jacqueline McKew <McKewJ@aol.com> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 I just came across your website and am hopeful that I may find some contacts to my family from Belgium as I know some of them settled in Moline, IL. I am looking for any decendants of Camiel and Leonie (VanWelden) Carton. Camiel, who was my great grandfather's brother, was born circa 1860. He arrived Dec. 19, 1905 at Ellis Island from Antwerp Belgium aboard the Finland, his place of residence was listed as Pitthem, age 45 and he was traveling to see his brother, Julius (my great grandfather), in St. Louis, MO. Camiel's wife, Leonie (Leona) VanWelden Carton, born circa 1863, arrived at Ellis Island Aug. 15, 1911 aboard the Kroonland from Antwerp Belgium, her place of residence was listed as Pitthem, she was traveling to her husband in St. Charles, Missouri and arrived with her children, Irma Zulma, and Achiel. Another ship manifest, the Rotterdam, show both Camiel and Leonie arriving Dec. 18, 1919 at Ellis Island from Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France, and lists their place of residence as Moline, IL and Leonie's relative as a sister, Silvia or Lilvia VanWehlen of Pitthem. Camiel died Jan. 12, 1936 in Moline, IL, his death certificate lists his birthplace as Pitthem Belgium and his father's name as John but no mother's name. My greatgrandfather, Julius Carton, was born November 13, 1858 or 1859 and married Catherine Tillman on May 29 or 31, 1899 in St. Charles, MO. He died April 20, 1912 in St. Charles, Missouri, his death certificate also lists his birthplace as Pitthem Belgium, no father's name but his mother was listed as Virginia Carton. Sue Morton <smort@nemr.net> Thu, 16 Feb 2006 Hello, My name is marc Dazé and I live in ottawa, Canada. I have done our family tree research and found that our family is actually linked to the "Dhaese" family name. Over the years the spelling has changed... from Dhaese to Dhase to D'Hase to Dase to Dazé. The first D'hase I found was in loudon France but seems the family originated from Dhaese and there first born was born Paul D'Hase. I am not sure why the name changed over the years....Maybe the French wanted a more French name? Can anyone help me find dig further? Please email dazemad2001@hotmail.com. Marc D. Dazé <dazemad2001@hotmail.com> Fri, 27 Jan 2006 Hello my name is Shannon Braswell. I have found out that the last name Darby is a Belgian name but, our family are predominantly African American. I wanted to know how that name transferred to us from Belgium to Florida in the states. Thank you. You can E-mail me back at Demetrius26@yahoo.com or at Bgeniepooh@aol.com. Shannon Braswell <Bbgeniepooh@aol.com> Tue, 29 Nov 2005 I'm searching for my Grandmothers family in Illinois/Decatur or Macon (last address - Longviewstreet). She had 3 brothers who emigrated begin 1900 : René, Oscar and Pete SACKX. I hope to find John Sackx born 15/6/1929 and Mary Sackx born 29/5/1928 or their children. Thank You for publishing my message. Olga Vandeputte <olga.vandeputte@telenet.be> Tue, 15 Nov 2005 Hello--I really enjoyed reading all the comments on your website.On FEB.21,2004 Patrick Deroover requested information about certain members of the De Pape family. I am a very distant relative of his (Patrick married a De Pape). The book he was writing at the time is now completed and Patrick did a wonderful job. For any people interested in researching the De Pape famil worldwide,I would strongly suggest you contact Patrick ( info@hof-ter-poorte.be ) I love my Belgian heritage and I would like to congratulate you and thank you for providing your website for all to view. Jerry N de Pape--Burnaby,B.C. Canada Jerry N de Pape <jdepape@shaw.ca> Fri, 11 Nov 2005 I am just starting research on my family history. My ggrandfather was born in Line, Belgium around 1870. HIs name was Elmer Jeno. His parents were Peter and Sarah Jeno. They later moved to Rice County, Minnesota. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can start searching? Kelly Brazil <96fatboy1@earthlink.net> Sun, 25 Sep 2005 Object: De Roo / Deroo family I'm Patrick Deroover from Belgium and I'm doing genealogical searches about the family DE ROO. As you can see on my website my genealogical searches is not only done in Belgium and France, but due to emigration of different families it goes also in USA and Canada. It would be great if you could procure me actual e-mail addresses from De Roo family members, or to tell them what I'm doing. Thanks for your help, Patrick Deroover e-mail: Hof-ter-Poorte@tiscali.be website: http://www.Hof-ter-Poorte.be Patrick Deroover <hof-ter-poorte@tiscali.be> Sun, 25 Sep 2005 In the '30's in Venice, Italy, my grandfather bought a gorgeous painting done in 1931 by the Belgian artist Leon DEVOS. We now have it and would like to find out more about the artist and the value of this painting. Anyone have any ideas? We have discovered that he was a founder of a style (school) of painting, but that's about it. We hope this painting should be returned to Belgium as part of its heritage. Brooke McAdam <pi@mcn.org> Sun, 3 Jul 2005 My grandfather’s twin sister Felicita-Theresia DECUYPER (born in HOOGLEDE, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, 23 august 1882) came over to America around 1910 together with her husband Hector DEHULSTER (born in HOOGLEDE about 1880). According the Ellis Island records, I found out that Cyrille DEHULSTER, Hector’s brother, emigrated to America on board the SS Finland leaving Antwerp on March, the 15th 1913 and arriving in New-York on 27th of March 1913. According the ship’s manifest, he went to meet his brother Hector in Rock Island, Illinois, 5 Ave, #2610 . My grandfather, Filibert DECUYPER, born in Hooglede 23 August 1882, also emigrated to America on board the SS Olympic and arrived in New York May 21, 1913. He also went to his friend (brother-in-law) Hector DEHULSTER. In 1914, just before the World War I started, Filibert DECUYPER came back to Belgium. He died in 1957. In early 1940s my family got a letter from Felicita DECUYPER then living in Miles City, Montana, with her partner Ivo SABO, born in Caprijcke (Belgium) in July 1884 (?), who also emigrated to America on board the SS Kroonland (Majestic) and arrived in New-York the 19th of December 1907. On the ship’s manifest of Ivo SABO was mentioned following address: Moline, Illinois, 16 Ave, # 427. Since early 1940s, we had no more contacts. I would be very glad if anyone could give me information about Felicita DECUYPER and Hector DEHULSTER (when and on board what ship they arrived in America (I checked the Ellis Island records without result), where did they live and die, are there descendants, …) and about Ivo SABO (where did he live and die, are there descendants of him with Felicita DECUYPER, …) Any info would be greatly appreciated. Noël Decuyper Noël Decuyper <noel.decuyper@telenet.be> Wed, 29 Jun 2005 nice to finally find a interesting webpage. thank you.. please add my name and addy to your list. i am interested in researching those from northern Belgium..as we have many still in Belgium...and i am a member of a large family in Detroit. My mom is in Detroit..a young 91 years old..with all the old stories and recipies from home. please stay in touch Amy,Rene,Leon, Andre,Germaine,Christianne, Lea VanPoelvoorde Amy VanPoelvoorde <cdqsosam@swfla.rr.com> Tue, 8 Mar 2005 HI, The web site is terrific. I am of Belgian descent too and plan to attend a waffle breakfast and see the museum. I'll bring my family along. Betty Verdick Snitchler Betty Verdick Snitchler <bsnitchler@sterlingfederal.com> Thu, 3 Feb 2005 My name is Jim Van De Veire. I am the son of Harold Van De Veire. He was one of eight children. His father was Leo Van De Veire, who was born on May 8, 1879 and died in St. Charles, Illinois on August 26, 1943.Leo came to the United States twice, the second time was in 1909. He arrived at Ellis Island on October 27, 1909 on a ship called the Kroonland with his wife and two children. The children who came with them from Belgium were Emil (2 years) and Julia (10 Months). They came through the port of Antwerp, and lived in Lembeke. His wife was Emma Van Hecke, who was born on June 29, 1886 and died in St. Charles, Illinois on February 3, 1937. She was the daughter of Ivo Van Hecke and Prudence De Cock. They were married in Lembeke.His father and mother were Joannes Baptist Van De Veire, and Urgela De Rau. Urgela lived from August 6, 1833 through November 18, 1915. Joannes died on May 7, 1894. I do not know when he was born. He and Urgela were married on February 20. 1863.Joannes's father was probably Donatus Van De (Der) Veire.I would appreciate any information about my family that you may be able to provide.Sincerely,Jim R. Van De Veire Jim R. Van De Veire <Jim.VanDeVeire@tabs.toshiba.com> Sun, 16 Jan 2005 I have been looking for my grandmother's Flemishroots, and think it's possible we share a familyconnection. These are my grandmother (Alice MarieBeckelandt) and her siblings, who are all from theSouth Bend, Indiana. You'll see that my great auntMary Matilda gave her birthplace as "Altren," which iswhere I believe you said your relatives came from:1) Anna Katherine Beckelandt (born in 1902?)2) Mary Matilda Beckelandt (born 29 January 1905 inAltren, Belgium)3) Alice Marie Beckelandt (born 16 May 1908)4) Germaine (Beckelandt)5) Tom / Thomas (Beckelandt)(never married)6) Raymond (Beckelandt)(never married)I would love to hear from you. Please drop a linewhen you can.Best regards,Carl Walker Beckelandt Bulkin Carl Walker Beckelandt Bulkin <bulkincm@yahoo.com> Sun, 9 Jan 2005 Excellent site. Thank you for putting this together. My greatgrandfather, Edmond DUPON and his brother Joseph, emigrated from Ichtegem and arrived in Ellis Island separately in 1902 and then lived in Moline (1823 13th Street) working for the WELVAERT family as laborers. Later that year they moved to Chicago. After returning to Belgium, living briefly in South Africa and in London, the brothers returned in 1904 and both married in Chicago in 1905. For those doing genealogy, my ancestor surnames from Ichtegem, W.VL. include: DUPON, LANNOYE, DEKNOCK, DE PAEPE, VAN MAELE, VERMEERSCH, VAN STEENKISTE, SABBE, SPRIET, VERHELLE, VIVEY, etc.And from Koekelare, W.VL.: BAECKELANDT, DEVREKER, BEUSELINCK, VAN RYCKEGHEM, INGELBRECHT, MOERMAN, HUGHE, VAN DEN ABEELE, HARDY, DE BEUCKELAERE, DE JONCKHEERE, RICHOUX, etc.Please feel free to contact me at debendevan@hotmail.com.Met vriendelijke groeten uit Chicago David Baeckelandt <debendevan@hotmail.com> Sat, 4 Dec 2004 Hello, I was wondering anyone had any information about the Vandeweghe clan. Our family, when coming over to America, had to leave some children in Belgium; they never made it over. After looking a phone book pertaining the city where the children were left hoping to find some residences holding the name of Vandeweghe, we werer astounded to find many. If anyone could contact me if they have ever heard of this happening in their family, please let me know! Oh yes, great site! B & K Anderson Family <ctranderson@fmtc.com> Wed, 6 Jul 2004 20:49:49 CST Hi, my name is Elizabeth Hellebuyck. I am Flemish I am told, but not sure of when my family came over. The name is HELLEBUYCK. My grandfather and his father were postmen in Moline Illinoise. My father, Roger Hellebuyck, was born in Rock Island and raised in Moline and Rock Island. I am wondering if anyone knows any more about my family. Liz Hellebuyck <lhellebuyck@sipoa.org> Wed, 30 Jun 2004 12:10:10 CST WAELPUT: Georgina Marie Dhaese born in Gent (Belgium) on 27/04/1883 and died in Montreal (Canada) on 07/05/1927. She was married with Alphonse Waelput following a funeral card. Who can give me more information about the family Waelput in Canada? You can mail me on info@Hof-ter-Poorte.be and find more info on my website http://www.Hof-ter-Poorte.be Thanks. Patrick Deroover <info@hof-ter-poorte.be> Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:17:07 CST Hi, can you adviseMy mother Vanaudenaerde, Blanche immigrated as a child with her parents in 1917 to the Michigan area.She married a Canadian and had 10 children.I have been interested in her family tree and location of birth which I have established as Ardooie, Belgium.Do you have any advice which I can use?Gerry Soulier Gerry Soulier <overparr2@yahoo.ca> Mon, 8 Mar 2004 14:14:44 CST Hello,As a Belgian (Flemish) journalist, I'm very interested in the Belgianmuseum. I was wondering whether the Belgian feeling is still alive somany years after you left the old country. I'm planning a number ofarticles on Belgian culture in the world. Especially West-Flemish people are known for their need to see different horizons. Could you help me?Thanks,Michaël Lescroat Michaël Lescroat <michael@p-magazine.com> Thu, 4 Mar 2004 02:30:41 CST Thank you for putting my message on your guestbook last week. The people I'm looking for, I can give more information now. On the website http://mywebpages.comcast.net/turkdog/dhaese/dhaese.html you can click on vieuw original certificates then you see Other Dhaese family and you can click on Marriage certificate and obituary of Peter Dhaese.I'm looking for those 6 grandchildren and the decendants of Emmerance VanDemoere and Mrs. Amil Anthony.If they are members of your club or somebody knows them please contact me.Thank youChris Dhaese Chris Dhaese <c.dhaese@dhaese.nl> Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:14:50 CST HI MY NAME IS TRAVIS WAS TOLD TO CONTACT YOU TO SEE IF YOUD KNOW WHERE MY FAMILY ORIGINATED FROM MY GRANDFATHER LAST NAME IS JUNION GRANDMOTHER IS BAUDUIN ANY INFO WILL BE HELPFULL ALSO LIKE TO KNOW IF WE HAVE A FAMILY CREST OF SOME SORT MY ADRESS IS TRAVIS L. JUNION 809 JAMES STGREEN BAY, WI 54303Please Visit Us At WWW.VANBOXTEL.COM Travis L. Junion <tjunion@vanboxtel.com> Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:08:30 CST HelloI’m Patrick Deroover from Belgium and I’m doing genealogy searches of the family DE PAPE. You can find more information on my website http://www.Hof-ter-Poorte.be I'm searching to John (Joannes Baptiste) De Pape borned in Lembeke on 22 April 1832 (son of Jacobus 1783-1860 and Francisca Cauwels 1801-1857). Like his brother Engelbertus (married with Philomena Van Lent) who went to Canada, he left also Lembeke and probably he went to USA. As mention on the photo on my website Joannes Baptiste “John” was in Moline-Illinois USA end the years 1890, but any information I’m still missing at this moment. I think he was married with Ph. Martens.Everybody named DE PAPE please give a reaction, also if you know somebody with this name. At this moment I have about 1400 De Pape's in my database and hope to publish a book during next year 2005.Thanks for your co-operationBest regards,Patrick Deroover - Pijkestraat 75, B-9041 Oostakker - Belgium Patrick Deroover <info@hof-ter-poorte.be> Sat, 21 Feb 2004 09:52:03 CST I'm living in Holland, but i was born in Belgium. I'm loking for my ancestors (near Eeklo, Belgium) some of de decendants had moved tot USA, most of them in de neighbourhood of East Moline. (Also relatives from my mother DE SUTTER) if those people want to contact me, I'm very pleased. Everybody named DHAESE please give an reaction, also if you know somebody with this name. The family tree has arrived already to 1550 in Lembeke Belgium. Chris Dhaese <c.dhaese@dhaese.nl> Mon, 16 Feb 2004 08:21:19 CST For all of you. The new webpage of the Flemish Genealogical Society - Section Tielt is back. Please sign our guestbook or give advise to our new webmaster. You can also put questions in the box. Who know we have some info in our archive. Very interesting is that we have all the names of people from Tielt from the parish records and also copies of parish records from places close to Tielt. Not all yet but we work on it.... Paul Callens <pin18290@planetinternet.be> Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:24:37 CST HI, I am researching my Gr.Grandmother's family. They arrived in the United States from Belgium in 1901. Her name was Margaret Roegiers. She married Alfred Castrey. Her family names were Roegiers and Cauwels. Margaret was born in 1907, and lived in Rock Island and Moline her entire life. I would be glad to share info. Cheryl Williams <clownpuppy@sigecom.net> Sun, 30 Nov 2003 11:27:29 CST Bonjour. I have recently made a wonderful friend who is Belgian, so I thought I would visit your site. Kudos to the webmaster! I am looking forward to enjoying a waffle breakfast with everyone one Saturday. Keep smiling, Meghan Meghan A.C. <> Tue, 23 Sep 2003 19:58:46 CST Hi, could you put me on your web-site guest book as looking for ancestors and relatives. My name: Prosper Prime Van Meulebrouck. Other family names: Van Nieuwerburgh, De Mey, Heinen, Hooft (from Maldeghm) Prosper Vanmeulebrouck <prospervan@cableone.net> Fri, 8 Aug 2003 08:06:44 EDT We purchased a wonderful cookbook many years ago through the Gazette van Detroit. It was compiled by your group and has a copyright of 1978. Are there, by any chance, any more copies of this book or later editions to be had? If so, please let us know how to order them.Thank you very much..Andre & Linda de Ridder Andre & Linda de Ridder <aderidder@comcast.net> 9601 Baron Place, Rosedale, MD 21237 USA - Monday, May 26, 2003 at 21:05:11 (EDT) Look forward to getting to one of the Belgian waffle breakfasts! Larry De Paepe <mrlab@ivnet.com> Hennepin, Illinois, 61327 USA - Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 16:07:12 (EDT) no comments Vanessa Van Hyfte USA - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 16:28:59 (EDT) Congratulations for Your beautiful website!! You did a great job.I also have made a website,it is about genealogy it is about mine family history in Belgium and America,please take a look,here is the website address;http://groups.msn.com/familiecaluwefransenmonique Kind regards from Belgium, caluwe Frans. Caluwe frans <caluwe@hotmail.com> Schoten, (province) Antwerp Belgium - Monday, March 24, 2003 at 04:20:26 (EST) Parsih of ART HOLEVOET Father Don J. Fitzpatrick <frdonfit@geneseo.net> Atkinson, IL USA - Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 13:01:53 (EST) Proficiat! Felicitations!Site tres interessant! Nous sommes 900 Belges habitant aux Emirats.Tot ziens! Piet Bekaert <belgianclub@yahoo.com> Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 06:46:15 (EST) I really like your site! Judy Daugherty <judydlp@mchsi.com> Des Moines, IA USA - Saturday, March 01, 2003 at 05:07:02 (EST) Mr. Paul Verhallen of Maasmechelen is looking for relatives. His Aunt Catherien Weetjes was born 1844 and married a second time to Alphons Werdick. Alphons and Catherien lived at 12th in Moline in 1920. In his collection there is a memorial card of someone mentioned in a letter : Joseph Julius Blancke, son of Joseph and Alice (Thienpont).Who can help him? Paul Callens <pin18290@pi.be> Pittem, Belgium - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 13:36:59 (EST) nice Judy Daugherty <judydlp@mchsi.com> Des Moines, Iowa United States - Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 02:55:44 (EST) My wife and i visited your museum in the latter 1980s. it was a great visit and we enjoyed our selves. thank you. Robert Dusslier <dusslier@terragon.com> Grants Pass, Oregon USA - Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 18:09:38 (EST) Great Site! Kaleena DeMay Illinois USA - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 14:53:11 (EST) Hello, I am in search of Great And Great Great Grandparents who were born in Belgium. Valerie Haynes Valerie Haynes <qwacksalot@earthlink.net> Springfield, Oregon USA - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 02:25:47 (EST) I have just gotten here because of my quest in finding out more about my ancestors wholeft Europe to come to North America. Iam looking forrward in looking through yousite. It may help me in my quest to find outmore about my ancestors who came from Belgium. A. Verniest <amdv@mb.sympatico.ca> Holland, Manitoba Canada - Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 09:50:52 (EST) Happy Holidays! Great site. Joann Portland, OR USA - Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 21:33:22 (EST) Great website! I am researching the Coopman and VanHecke surnames, originating from Belgium. I have traced my Coopman ancestors back to 1771 when my great-great-great grandfather, Franciscus Coopman, was born. Check our website for more details. Linda Polich <bergie@netexpress.net> Coal Valley, IL USA - Friday, December 27, 2002 at 16:38:16 (EST) In response to the "suikerbonen", It's meaning is sugar beans. My relatives in Belgium gave them our for the birth of their babies. The candy shops sell them. I seen them in some of the smaller villages where I visited. One of tags on my gift I receivedstill reads Folieke, Kortrijkstraat 82, Tielt.Telephone:051/40.53.87 Hope this helps you. Marlene Shattuck <mglshattuck@qconline.com> Coal Valley, IL USA - Monday, November 25, 2002 at 21:27:41 (EST) I have visited your gift shop, Do you have a catalog on the items you have. My brother has past away. His name was Joseph Dobbeleare, in Rock Island. I am related to Art Holevoet. Has he moved. Germaine Jakob <jakobg@att.net> Warren, MI USA - Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 20:01:07 (EST) I was just checking out your website. My father is Belgium and was born in East Moline in 1917. His name is John Francis Cattoir and his parents were Charles and Clara Cattoir. They moved to Huntington Park, CA when my father was two years old. Shiralyn Cattoir Yates <Shiralyn.Yates@rxsol.com> Long Beach, CA 90803 USA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 19:11:21 (EST) I need some help in finding info on my Baptisim Report. I was Baptised on Jan. o4, 1934 in Caprycke, Belgium. Germaine Jakob <jakobg@att.net> Warren, Mi USA - Tuesday, November 05, 2002 at 19:12:09 (EST) Do you know where I could buy Suikerbonen, "Sugar bones"? They are candies given out by parents upon the birth of a baby. Andrea Hogue <jahogue@mchsi.com> Geneseo, IL USA - Tuesday, November 05, 2002 at 12:01:27 (EST) I have really enjoyed this webside, its very informative and i really enjoyed reading about the Rolle Bolle, which is a very traditional game in the village were i was born in ADEGEM. A couple of years ago, there was a World Championship overthere.I was also able to trace our Van Landschoot ancestors as far back as 1850 in Milan,Rock island. Ambroos and Mary Van landschoot immigrated with 4 adult children in 1850 to this area.2 of them were Civil war soldiers. Probate case files (West. Un. of Ill.) have been very helpfull to know more on this family. Hans Van Landschoot <havaland@pandora.be> Knokke heist, Belgium - Monday, October 14, 2002 at 04:22:48 (EDT) I enjoyed the site, very interesting. I was wondering if you offer any geneology search information? My best friend is of Belgian decent. She was born and raised in Olde Town and moved away about 20 years ago. I would like to give her something for her birthday, that relates to her lineage. Can you help? Also is there any place in the QC area that sells cards/gifts from Belgium? Thank you so much. Becky Jones <ransomjones@earthlink.net> Moline, IL USA - Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 07:24:54 (EDT) Geert Tavernier of Brugge is looking for relatives with name Tavernier or De Tavernier. You can send info to me as he is not on-line Paul Callens <pin18290@pi.be> Pittem, Belgium - Monday, October 07, 2002 at 12:08:19 (EDT) Great thing that we can answer american questions about their roots. Guido Van Cauwenberghe <guido.vancauwenberghe@pi.be> Tielt, Belgium - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 15:06:57 (EDT) Very nice web site. We have visited you years ago and enjoyed your displays. Alfred's grandparents were Charles and Sidonie Leenknecht who settled in East Moline, IL. Alfred and Tommie Leenknecht <tommiel@rapidnet.com> Rapid City, SD USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 01:30:45 (EDT) Really interesting and informative site. What a great way to keep in touch with our heritage! My grandparents, Charles and Sidonie Leenknecht, immigrated from Belgium in approximately l9l0. Thank you! Mary Alice (Leenknecht) Buckley <marbill2222@aol.com> Davenport, Iowa USA - Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 23:08:47 (EDT) Great site! Keep up the good work. Mary Ann (De Clerck) Grady <rfgrady@aol.com> Racine, Wisconsin USA - Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 16:33:47 (EDT) the moline city library passed me your website... indeed, my g-grandfather settled in East-Moline 90 years ago... his story is becoming my passion. I hope to contact your people very soon, posing my genealogical "ancestor"-questions.Congratulations with your nice site, and many greetings.Dirk De Wever (Antwerp) dirk de wever <dirk.dewever14@yucom.be> boechout, belgium - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 17:46:56 (EDT) looking for all information regarding Marie van den Hauwe (VanDeNauwe in the USA) married to August Delevere and emigrated in 1908. Luc van den Hauwe <luc.van.den.hauwe@klina.be> Antwerp, Belgium - Monday, July 29, 2002 at 11:49:32 (EDT) Charles parents came from Wevelgem, West Flanders, to Colorado in about 1912.We are interested in all information about Holvoets (in general), Verraest, or Flemish culture. Thanks for having this site. Jennifer and Charles Holvoet <jholvoet@sunflower.com> Lawrence, KS USA - Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 16:07:20 (EDT) i am glad to see web page about the belgian heritage. RITA ANN HOOKER(WILLE) <JDRAWNLA@WOLFGOLENCOM> WINNETKA, CA United States - Friday, June 21, 2002 at 21:53:01 (EDT) Looking for information on my husband's family - Claeys and primarily the family of Vital and Emma DeDoncker who lived in Moline. Konnie Claeys <jclaeys6@comcast.net> Sewell, N.J. USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 21:00:42 (EDT) I was reading the recipe in the CBC paper and I wonder what is and where you can get desert rice and vanilla sugar. Also my mother was Belgian and made a hardtack bread using a coarse rye meal and I wonder if you can buy this anywhere in the Quad-Cities, I have looked everywhere I can think of.Thanks Delores B. Timmerman <orrie@netexpress.net> USA - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 10:18:35 (EDT) I am just trying to see what this website has to offer and so I am just browsing. Thanks Delores B. Timmerman <orrie@netexpress.net> Geneseo, IL USA - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 10:12:22 (EDT) I'm a Belgian student Dutch and English, working on a presentation on the Belgian emigrants in the States and in Canada, in the period 1850-1930. Inspired by a book of Dirk Musschoot that has come out recently, "Wij gaan naar Amerika" ( we're going to America ). Apart from the book material it's been extremely interesting to me to read about the living descendants now. Being a ( young ) Belgian, I never heard of Rolle Bolle, unless you mean petanque??? Thanks, you've been a great help to me! Tine Anthoni <tine.anthoni@student.kuleuven.ac.be> Leuven, Belgium - Monday, April 29, 2002 at 06:34:34 (EDT) Researching Francois and Cecile(Josse) Martin who emmigrated from Belgium to WI in 1855. They were living in Francorchamps, Liege before they came to the US Brian Martin <brimartin10@yahoo.com> Seoul, S. Korea - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 19:32:31 (EST) Just discovered you!! Parents and five children emigrated 1953 to Detroit. Am interested in genealogy of VanPoelvoordes. I am newly retired to Fl.and planning a visit to Flanders later in the year...will contact several guests' entries re genealogy ...a wonderful opportunity...ThanksFamilie VanPoelvoorde uit Wevelgem emigreerde naar Detroit. Ik zelf was student in Kortrijk tot l953...werd professor Frans/Duits in Macomb College,Warren,Michigan tot 2000.Nu met pensioen in Florida...zou nu graag de familie opzoeken en contact nemen met VanPoelvoordes in Belgie...Dank u wel!! Leon VanPoelvoorde <lgvanpoelv@myexcel.com> Fort Myers, Florida USA - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 11:22:56 (EST) I'm looking for a statuette of Manneken Pis.. Does anyone know where I can get one? My father had one when I was growing up which measured about 5 - 6 inches tall. James Daebelliehn <jdaebelliehn@ar1.net> Plainfield, IL USA - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 15:16:22 (EST) Gentile DeGryse has been sharing your newsletter with me. My father came from Eede, Holland. My maternal grandparents from St. Lauriens, Belgium. I have been working on Blondeel genealogy as well as VanCanneyt (my maternal grandmother's maiden name). I have been corresponding with Alex Haverbeke in Belgium. He has been helpful with suggestions. It was interesting to read Werner's biography, and I am so glad that he helped set up this web site. Mary Ellen Mary Ellen (Blondeel) Hynd <1800 - 7th St #2C> East Moline, IL USA - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 22:57:59 (EST) FORMER RESIDENT OF E MOLINE NOW IN TY. TX BROTHER OF HELAN WAEYAERT OF MOLINE & SON OF AUGUST C. WAEYAERT ALSO OF 906 5TH AVE MOLINE HOUSE STILL THERE NEET PAGE & VERRY INTERSTING RON G. WAEYAERT <rgw8@etgs.com> tyler, TX USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 00:05:01 (EST) former resident of Moline Parents were Celest Richard Van Hulle and Helen Francis Waeyaert. Sharon Colette VanHulle, Willits <SCWillits@AOL.com> Palm Harbor, FL USA - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 04:53:27 (EST) Congratulations for this nice site. By this way I'm looking for relatives of Theofiel Taghon, and Romanie Buysse who emigrated from Aalter, Belgium to Moline in the early 1900's. Saelens Etienne <saelens.etienne@skynet.be> Aalter, East-Flanders Belgium - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 08:31:13 (EST) Congratulations for Your nice site. In the early 1900's a sister of my grandmother Romanie Buysse en her husband Theofiel Taghon emigrated from Aalter, East-Flanders, Belgium to Moline. By this way I hope to find some relatives.etienne.saelens@skynet.be Saelens Etienne <etienne.saelens@skynet.be> Aalter, East Flanders Belgium - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 07:59:32 (EST) I don't think you realize how excited I am about coming accross this website by accident. I am Belgian, born in Antwerp and I am currently living and working in St. Louis, MO. Sometimes I feel like I am the only Belgian in Missouri (well maybe I am). Coming accross this website definitley made my day. Valerie Vanderstappen <vvanderstappen@hotmail.com> St. Louis, MO USA - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 15:01:31 (EST) Congratulations with the website. It's really amazing to know that Belgian immigrants still are keeping their traditions and contacts.I'm living in West Vlaanderen and I'm doing some genealogic research on my family. I'm looking for descendents of Alois STEEN, born in WOUMEN and living in KLERKEN who immigrated in 1900 to Moline (Rail Rd Av 1028).During the same year he was joined by his brother Richard and in 1910 by his brother Emile, who came over together with his bride Eugenie (maiden name VANDAMME)only three weeks after their marriage. Finally in 1916 his mother Louise (maiden name JAECQUES), together with his sister Julia and child Michel fleed war stroken Europe from Bordeaux. At that time they lived in 399 10th Street 4th Av Moline (ought to be East Moline I think and today perhaps Silvis city). If somebody is aware of possibele descendants, would you please so kind to inform me ? Dirk Steen <steendirk@netscape.net> B 8640 Vleteren, 17 Tempelstraat, West Flanders Belgium - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 11:52:37 (EST) I am the son and only child of Cyriel and Estella (Mestdagh) Lema. I was born in Moline Public Hospital on March 12,1932. We lived at 1112 3rd Street A in Moline. Now I live in Monrovia, MD about 45 miles from Washington, D.C. where I am with the National Mining Association. I would enjoy greatly hearing from persons of Belgian ancestry. My father emigrated to the USA from Ruiselede in 1905 and my mother emigrated to the USA also from Ruiselede in 1917. I'm glad to learn about this fine source of information! Joseph Lema <jlema@att.net> Monrovia, Maryland USA - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 16:25:05 (EST) I was born in Davenport and grew up in Kewanee, IL. I'm not of Belgian descent myself (I'm German American), but one can't grow up in Kewanee and not feel a little bit Belgian :) Imagine my shock when I went off to other parts of the country and found people who didn't know what rolle bolle was!! Thanks for helping make people aware of the Belgian heritage of many in the Quad Cities area. Lisa Hadler <mycritters2@animail.net> Eagle Grove, IA USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 21:52:56 (EST) This is a interesting site. My grandparents immigrated from belguim around 1929. I have distant relatives in Illinois. If anyone could tell me how I can find out info on my familytree in belguim drop me a line. Virginia Vols <v_l_vols@hotmail.com> Fort QuAppelle, Saskatchewan Canada - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 18:25:06 (EST) Wonderful/ Very interesting site. I am definetly going to spread the word about this site. Roy J. De Pauw <bollemaker@qconline.com> Geneseo, Il USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 23:14:50 (EST) This URL was send to me by Marlene Shattuck (Gelaude). Very interesting site. If I can help someone overthere, don't hesitate to ask........ Frank Gelaude <frank.gelaude@planetinternet.be> Ruiselede, Belgium - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 08:07:59 (EDT) Patrick, thanks for helping translate the Mass cards of my family, many of which lived in the Maldegem and Hansbeke and Vinkt. We will be visiting Belgium the third week of October and hope to learn more about my family.Thanks Gene for the flour... it made great waffles...my grandchildren love them.Ron Ron Coene <ronjane@coene.com> Potomac, MD USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 13:31:28 (EDT) Belgium celebrates it's national day july 21st.beautiful site !!! CARINE SERCK - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 04:48:30 (EDT) NEWLETTER SEPTEMBER,2001BELGIUM CELEBRATES IT'S NATIONAL DAY JULY 21st.Beautiful site !!! CARINE SERCK <GRAVE.GARDENING@PLANETINTERNET.BE> WAARDAMME, WEST FLANDERS BELGIUM - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 04:43:19 (EDT) I was born and raised in Rock Island ,IllI am intersted in my fathers,father:Julius Blancke born april 15 1872 in Wygen ??? Belgium. My Father was Frank Blancke born in Rock Island s Elizabeth M.Biggs (Blancke) <bettebil@yahoo.com> Ontario, Ca USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 14:56:34 (EDT) Met you at the 170th anniversary in the Chicago cultural center. Werner Baeckelandt <woonplaats@aol.com> Park Ridge, Illinois USA - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 14:42:23 (EDT) My maiden name is VanThournout. My sister (Cil) Swenson, does Waffle Sunday duty at the Center. My mother Frances used to help Art Holevoet decorate the "window" with seasonal decor. I have recently undertaken a geneolgy search for both maternal and paternal ancestry. Have just recently accessed your website and really enjoy it. Never knew that Sacred Heart was built for the Belgium community of Moline. My dad, Hector, even attended Sacred Heart School. Marcy Kruse <makrusen@aol.com> Sun City West, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 19:15:23 (EDT) Very interesting site. I shall have to come back later to take it all in. Keep up the good work! Chris Havik <havikaus@netscape.net> Melbourne, Vic. Australia - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 20:34:19 (EDT) My grandfather, August, owned DeVinck's Market (in Moline) many years ago. My father, Walter, was born in Moline in 1918, and I in 1953. Anyone who knew our family, please contact me. Robert DeVinck <devinck.wa@netzero.net> Bellevue, WA USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 22:15:01 (EDT) cool!! Leon Devriendt <LeonDeaf@aol.com> Moline, IL USA - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 23:07:43 (EDT) Am researching my mother's Belgian/Flemish heritage from Langemark, West Flanders Evelyn Harney Santilli <esantill@jeffco.k12.co.us> Golden, Colorado USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 13:39:09 (EDT) Edward StaelensMarie Uttenhove, daughter Bertha and Blance Staelens(my grandmother)arriving in Annawan 1895 from AntwerpLater in E. MolineOther surnames Van Hecke, Rottier,Stuurbout, Willem Vicki Thimens <vthimensss@aol.com> Decatur, Il USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 19:17:42 (EDT) I am a Dutchspeaking Belgian and I am still searching for "Verplaetse" in Illinois. May be I can help to find some ancetres. Vanderplaetsen Jan <vanderplaetsen@online.be> Belgium - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 17:58:47 (EDT) Great site!!! I hope you can help me with with the genealogy questions I sent by email This German/Englishman married a Belgian, Lou Meirsonne Don Capes <dcapes@geneseo.net> Annawan, IL USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 00:10:46 (EDT) Been looking for ancestry from Belguim areas of Eeklo and Borgerhout, with connections of Tislkawa, Mineral, Buda (Ill.) and Moline area, names Uttenhove, Van Meulebroeck, and possibly DeWispleare Kathleen Roberts <KatRobert1@aol.com> Peoria, IL USA - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 00:57:07 (EDT) Just visited site the first time after reading about it in the July newsletter. You folks are doing a great job there, and some day Joane & I will visit the center. Regards to all of our friends there in the Q.C.'s. Gerald (Jerry) E. DeDecker <gdedecker@aol.com> West Des Moines, Iowa USA - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 22:21:18 (EDT) Plan on visiting this area shortly and hoping to learn something about my husbands heritage. Karen Amery <bg63@aol.com> St.Charles, Ill USA - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 17:00:09 (EDT) Would like to get in touch with relatives of Desire Lams and Helena De Clerck both deceased. I am their daughter. Half brother Rudolph Lams is also deceased but would like to know about his family. Thank you Evonne Lams Gustas <egustas@aol.com> kalamazoo, michigan USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 14:09:02 (EDT) Just checking out our website and am excited about how it is acquiring such interesting and interested people looking at it. Hope to use it to do some research on my husband's relatives in Belgium, by contacting willing parties that have expressed their desire to help. Lois DeCoster <ladecoster@juno.com> Coal Valley, Illinois USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 22:36:03 (EDT) Congratulations on your wonderful new website! It is very informative and well designed. We are not Belgians but havevisited the Center and enjoyed the WaffleBreakfast on a couple of occasions. Yourmembers have always been so friendly andwe've learned much about your culture.Keep up the good work! Mr. & Mrs. John Gustafson Galesburg, IL USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 18:57:50 (EDT) Well, now I know why about half of my Belgian family went to Rock Island Co.IL, (the other half went to Bureau Co.IL) Noticing the comments in this guest book, it seems that a lot of other people, as well as I, would like to see some genealogical links or some way of using this site to search for family members in the Moline area. Is that possible? For the record, I am searching for the surnames HAWOTTE & DEDOBBELEER & MAHEUX. Patrick J. McCann <magisterpat@worldnet.att.net> Dallas, Texas USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 10:11:28 (EDT) I enjoyed very much knowing there is a sight I can turn when I am lonesome for my family and that it gives me knowledge of the Belgium roots . Julienne DeVos <demolitiongrl@nhb.com> Port Hope , Ontario canada Canada - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 09:52:25 (EDT) Great site. Looking for Albertina (Tina) Taveirne. Worked as domestic cva. 1917/1918. Came from LaSalle, IL. Any info as to where she worked, lived would be appreciated. Bill Patterson <patter1932@aol.com> Perrysburg, Ohio USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 08:15:18 (EDT) Son of Walter and Ellen Vertenten of Chicago. Grandson of Raymond Everaert and Alice Eeckout and Joseph Vertenten and Leona Albrecht. Jeff Vertenten <ver1010@optonline.net> Norwalk, CT USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 07:59:48 (EDT) Looking for info on Antione BACLESSE family b Aug 10, 1819 in Belguim, d Oct 4, 1882 Linn, Missouri USA (Osage County) Michelle Baclesse-Stangohr <m.stangohr@worldnet.att.net> Shawnee, Kansas USA - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 16:46:21 (EDT) Love the website! I, too, am searching for descendents and information of my Belgian Grandparents - surnames are DENOLF, DEBLAERE, MORTAIGNE, VAN ECKHOUTTE, COOLS. Most of my ancestors came to Moline and from there spread out into Wisconsin and Detroit, Michigan. Keep up the good work and I will keep an eye out on the site - always hoping for a connection! Hope to visit this fall, IF things work out. Virginia DENOLF Basford <VBasford@aol.com> Ft. Pierce, Florida USA - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 13:42:04 (EDT) Great website. ... Will come down to visit you some day -- in the not-too-distant future, I hope. Maurice Oehler <mole@mhtc.net> Prairie du Chien, WI USA - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 15:40:01 (EDT) its great to find your website on the internet. i am of the family of Dusslier and lambrecht. thank you, Robert Dusslier. Robert Dusslier <5234 fish hatchery road> grants pass, oregon 97527-9549 USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 20:31:50 (EDT) Greetings from the membership of Le Club Belge Inc., St Boniface Manitoba Neil Pryce <npryce@escape.ca> St Boniface, Manitoba Canada - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 20:06:13 (EDT) first visit. Chuck DeRidder <deridder@europa.com> USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 12:02:58 (EDT) I have just begun doing the genealogical search for my father's family.My grandfather, Henri DeLannoy and his bride, Romanie DeKesel, emmigrated from Eeklo, Belgium (Flanders) in 1911. They lived in St. Charles, Illinois, Chicago Heights, Illinois, Waterloo, Iowa and finally Rockford, Illinois. It has been fun finding out all the sources for information on how to trace my ancestors. Sandra DeLannoy Scott <sanscott@ice.net> Normal, Illinois USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 23:55:40 (EDT) hello everybody. in the past i've found several relatives here in belgium for american people. if you're still searching for someone, i would love to help you find them. just send me an e-mailgreetings alexander verstraete <alexander-verstraete@hotmail.com> tielt, belgium (flanders) - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 11:24:10 (EDT) My Grandparents, PETER VERBRAEKEN and ELIZABETH VAN EYCKE were both born in Belgium. I know that Peter and Elizabeth had friends in Annawan,Il. I believe the surname was HAVERBACK also WELVAERT. Hope to locate some information about my Grandparents. Alice Glennon <aglennon214@yahoo.com> Palos Heights, Illinois USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 20:26:55 (EDT) I am just beginning my search for my Belgium relatives. Any suggestions? I read in the paper about a man that went to Belgium and brought back a book and that it was going to be made available for sale? Is this correct? I would very much like to obtain a copy of this book.My husband and I recently joined the Belgium Cultural Center. Thank you, Jackie Timmerman Withrow Jackie M. Withrow <Luvngramma1@home.com> East Moline, IL United States - Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 23:26:00 (EDT) Enjoyed my visit to your site. I am trying to trace my Belgium roots---Surname=Strobbe, Alidor and Emilie, came to Moline @1906 from Ruiselede. Larry Sherman <alphasherm@aol.com> Bettendorf, IA USA - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 10:08:44 (EDT) Nice site, Some of my family came from Aeltre, Belgium to Indiana & Illinois. I'm researching the surnames - VANDE WALLE, HUYVAERT, COPPENS, & DEMIL. If you have any info or connections please email me at bowtie57@netins.net Jay Peeters <bowtie57@netins.net> Wilton, Iowa USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 14:52:22 (EDT) Slide show doesn't show much of the picture???Good idea. I'd like to know about Belgian celebrations and such. Anything like the Pella Dutch Festival in Iowa? John Buytaert <JandKBuytaert@Juno.com> Cloquet, MN USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 19:18:27 (EDT) Werner, the web page is BEAUTIFUL. Can you imagine how those that came over in the early years would feel if they could see what you have done! The CBC has come a long way. Celie Donohue USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 21:51:25 (EDT) This is a little step that will bring much people together I think. If there are questions from upthere in our area (mid West Flanders) just put a note in our guestbook of VVF Tielt. We see what we can do....Have even seen someone from Lethbridge in the guestbook, a place where others from uphere went to, not to close to were most were. Paul Callens <pin18290@pi.be> Pittem, West Vlaanderen België - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 12:43:28 (EDT) Great website! Congratulations,I went to the belgium culture center for the first time about a month ago. I enjoyed great waffles, checked out the museum, and watch the lace makers. What a nice day!!!!! granddaughter of leon Debrobander (Debrabandere) and marie vanhecke Ellen Phelps <bigollie1@aol.com> Rock Island, illinois USA - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 22:28:53 (EDT) Great site, a lot of hard work. I went to visit the museum for the first time about a mounth ago. I had great waffles, checked out the museum, & watched the ladies do there lace making.I had a wonderful day. Granddaughter of leon debrobander (debrabandere) and marie vanhecke Ellen Phelps <bigollie1@aol.com> Rock Island , Illinois USA - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 21:44:28 (EDT) I really would like to fly from Belgium to the USA for the Gourmet Belgian Beer & Dinner, but it is a little bit too costly I guess. Instead I will enjoy a beer on Friday somewhere in Mechelen or Leuven.By the way, very nice website, Werner ! The webmasters of MAVOC Mechelen vzw also made a very good looking website. If you have some spare time, go and visit welcome.to/mavoc. Steven Touchant <steven.touchant@oracle.com> Mechelen, Belgium - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 02:57:10 (EDT) congratulations with your nice and well set up website. I'm sure you will enjoy the gourmet (and beer) dinner tomorrow! Greetings to Pam and Chuck Hauman. De Groote Bert Bruges, USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 01:53:39 (EDT) Great web site! Bill Kurtz <william.kurtz@firstar.com> West Des Moines, IA USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 22:15:54 (EDT) Nice site, except I don't like the black background and the red and yellow letters as the foreground. Larry M. Peterson, Sr. <laran@flash.net> Schaumburg, IL USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 22:43:43 (EDT) I am working on finding out more about my family heritage and history. My Great grandfather was Charles Leenknecht who married Sidonie Laethem. He was one of the first Belgians in Moline I think and sponsored many countrymen. I am also working on the Welvaert, and Six lines. I have visited the museum and found it to be WONDERFUL! Thank you for all that you do for us! Fran Buelow <fbuelow@email.com> Clinton, Iowa USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 21:09:40 (EDT) Thanks for making this site and local info available to those of us who can't visit the area. Hopefully we can all find out more about our heritage through this site. Thanks again. Hope to visit soon. Patti Haas <loranpat@itctel.com> Canby, MN USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 17:59:04 (EDT) Great website! Congratulations, Werner. Dieter Gonnissen <dieter.gonnissen@advalvas.be> Dilsen, Belgium - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 17:41:23 (EDT) Very nice, I got some address'es of folks in Belgium from your list that I shall write to. Marion Van tornhout <belgie@datacruz.com> Mishawaka, In. USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 09:51:54 (EDT) My grandparents, Ivo and Marie Lacluyzeonce lived in East Moline, Illinois,1914.They later moved to Mishawaka, Indianawhich became home to me. My father, Camiel,is still living,age 94.I thank you for your wonderful website.It is a thrill to realize there is so muchinterest in keeping our heritage alive.My families emigrated from Ruiselede andStekene, Belgium. Hope to visit yourphysical location one day.\ Dolores LaCluyse <Goodee@bellsouth.net> Stuart, Florida USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 07:30:43 (EDT) Beautiful site. Keep the good work coming. A lot of the Belgian Emigrants in the Quad Cities are originally from the West-Flanders area in Belgium. So, maybe some day I will be able to help some in their search for their ancestors. Look once at my website, option 'Emigrants to America' : a database with the emigrants from the Diksmuide-area, growing weekly. Herman Declerck <herman.declerck@pi.be> Oostnieuwkerke, Belgium - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 04:06:06 (EDT) Nice start to an interesting site...will be watching for new additions! Sheryl McCain Casaday <casaday1@mindspring> Columbus, Georgia USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 03:53:34 (EDT) My grat grandparents were Bruno DeClercq and Fredrica DeBaets who came from Lotenhulle be. in approx. 1855. Valerie Douglas <gen@telusplanet.net> Lethbridge , Alberta Canada - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 00:37:51 (EDT) Great site. My great grandparents left Maldegem in 1894 for the wonderful area of Bureau County. Fantastic part of the state (also my birthplace!!) You honor all Belgians with your good work. Pat Robison <probi10000@aol.com> Memphis, Tennessee USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 00:02:00 (EDT) Another great site to visit in one's quest for information on Belgian ancestry. Our Vignery's came to Illinois in the 1870s, then went on to Kansas. Thanks for your hard work and efforts to connect us all. Amanda Vignery <vigneryintl@pcisys.net> Colorado Springs, Colorado USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 22:45:45 (EDT) My mother and father were born in Belgium. They came to the USA in 1906 They setteled in the Kansas City, Mo. area. They were Vegetable Farmers. Lew Ameel <OpalLew@aol.com> Lake St.Louis, Missouri USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 22:18:00 (EDT) Grandfather Van Vlaenderen, Grandmother Cools Joseph A. Carrier <JCARR4613@aol.com> Torrance, CA USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 15:08:49 (EDT) A great addition to Belgian culture and information. Chuck Van Den Eeden <cjeeden@mediaone.net> Lombard, Illinois USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 15:06:56 (EDT) Great Site!It's websites like this one that make you realize how many of us are out here!Now I just have to make it to the quad city area!See you guys around!Peter Peter Van de Veire Rochester, Michigan USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 15:03:13 (EDT) Great work, Werner! The Center and Museum are a wonderful resource for those of us researching our Belgian heritage. The site will further that cause. Jeff Forret <jeff@forret.org> Moline, IL USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 13:52:04 (EDT) searching for Belgian information on my family. Adolph and Rosalie Vanooteghem. They settled in Moline, Illinoi in the latter 1800's. I am visiting Belguim in June and would like to see if I can find any information or relatives. Cathleen Taggart <ctdane914@yahoo.com> Charlotte, NC USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 12:50:41 (EDT) searching for Belgian information on my family. Adolph and Rosalie Vanooteghem. They settled in Moline, Illinoi in the latter 1800's. I am visiting Belguim in June and would like to see if I can find any information or relatives. Cathleen Taggart <ctdane914@yahoo.com> Charlotte, NC USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 12:50:33 (EDT) Werner:You did a great job! Thanks for all your help. Scott Raes <scott.raes@firstmidwest.com> Moline, Il USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 12:35:28 (EDT) Beste Werner: Congratulations with your fine website! The world is getting smaller every day. We'll be glad to add a link to your site and feel free to do the same. Beste groeten, Bart Bart Ryckbosch <bryckbos@artic.edu> Chicago, IL USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 12:33:14 (EDT) I hope to someday visit the Quad Cities and your museum/center.My great-grandparents met and married in Moline before moving toSouth Dakota to homestead. Marrion Newsam Banks <abanks@nidlink.com> Athol, ID USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 10:51:02 (EDT) The website is beautiful! Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I look forward to visiting the museum on my next trip to the QC when I return from my first trip to Europe in late May...and of course, Belgium! Karen Mahieu Lyddon <karenrab@aol.com> Rockford, IL, 61114 USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 09:58:42 (EDT) Great idea! All the best...Veel geluk, et bonne chance. Art Dr. Arthur M. Bolle (Ph.D.) <art'n'marilyn@home.com> Beaumont, Alberta Canada - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 09:58:39 (EDT) A lot of hard work has been put into this site. Thanks Gloria Carlson <gcarlson@geneseo.net> Colona, Il USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 07:55:05 (EDT) Beautiful site...Great Job... Raymond & Suzanne Marie Reinhard <Raymarie@escelonline.com> Fairborn, Ohio USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 04:55:29 (EDT) Where is the menu? Michel Muylle <michel.muylle@oracle.com> Keerbergen, Belgium - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 03:27:13 (EDT) Great page did a good job.. like the Slide show.. lol.. :)Toni Toni <toni@qconline.com> Moline, IL USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 23:00:06 (EDT) Great job. Albert & Evelyn Van Puyvelde <aeoudestad@qconline.com> Moline, Il. USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 20:50:17 (EDT) great job Werner!! I will e-mail you the webaddress for the QC Bicycle club. I am printing everything out and starting to read. Will get in touch later this evening.Thanks so much Patrick Van Nevel <bavn1@aol.com> Davenport, Iowa USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 19:55:12 (EDT) Test - First Guestbook Entry |
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