About

This website is brought to you by Yvette Hoitink, a board-certified genealogist, writer, and lecturer in the Netherlands who specializes in researching Dutch ancestors for people around the world.

Since 1993, this site has helped people of Dutch descent research their Dutch ancestors.

Many articles explain the research opportunities in the Netherlands, both offline and online. Other articles give background information about Dutch history in general and emigration in particular. Special attention is given to online research, with many links to useful websites.