Tag: family
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The Early Years
Read More: The Early YearsChapter 6 OPA’S CHILDHOOD AND OPA & OMA’S WEDDING We know very little about Opa’s youth. He was born on February 7, 1887 on the family farm in Lathum where he lived for 67 years until May 1954 when he emigrated to Canada. When he was born, there were already 3 children in the family–…
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Family Names and History
Read More: Family Names and HistoryChapter 1 HISTORY OF THE BROUWER NAME The Name Brouwer is the Dutch word for “brewer.” It seems likely, that at the time when last names were chosen, they were a family of brewers. This may give the impression of drinking and rough living, but in early times beer was part of daily life. It…
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Protected: The Brouwer Family
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Protected: Memories II
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The Brouwer Book
Read More: The Brouwer Book1925 – 2000 Preface by Cor De Jong This book was begun originally for my own children. Three winters ago, experiencing considerable back pain and being unable to work for several weeks, I began to write a family history for them. Since the book was intended only for them, it was written with a focus…
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Protected: Brouwer Book
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Protected: Album-1955-75
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Protected: Album-1995-2025
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Photo Albums-HS
Read More: Photo Albums-HS~ ~ Herman and Stiny and Family ~ ~ An album of ~70 photos, probably put together by Stiny, after Herman’s death. A large scrapbook/binder, put together by Herman, with photos and documents illustrating his roots and his life, until retirement. Probably compiled after 1991.Lots of captions An album of ~30 photos that Stiny compiled…
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Protected: Notices-HS
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