Quick tip – Catholic? Check for prayer cards

Were your ancestors Roman-Catholic? After their death, a prayer card (‘bidprentje’) may have been created. This card commemorates the deceased and often gives biographical information like the names of the spouse, date and place of birth and death.

Read more about using prayer cards for your research

Prayer card of Johanna Buis

Prayer card of Johanna Buis

About Yvette Hoitink

Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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