Looking for information about Dutch ancestors in the period from say 1650 until 1811 (before the introduction of the civil registration)? This cheat sheet will tell you which sources to consult.
In some cases, not all types of records are available in each region. If a town did not have an orphan chamber, the administration of the estates of (half-)orphans was handled by the court. Not all regions had notaries, in which case voluntary legal actions were handled by the court as well.
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About Yvette Hoitink
I’m trying to link up Van Bakels in the USA with my family. Originally from Noord Brabant. I find it difficult to gather info on ships passenger list to establish when and from where to which port in the USA they emigrated. Any ideas or help?