Dutch term: begraafboek

Burial record

Burial record of Peeter Janze van Oosterhout

A begraafboek is a burial book. Begraafboeken are the primary source of information about deaths before 1811. They can be found at the archives in the capitals of the provinces. Many burial books have been digitized and are available on Familysearch.org.

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