John Boeren, LLM, MSc, QG 🇳🇱
@antecedentia.com
#genealogy professional, research in #Netherlands and #Belgium, interest in #earlymodern, member Association of Professional Genealogists, member Register of Qualified Genealogists, graduate University of #Strathclyde
Business: https://www.antecedentia.com
Business: https://www.antecedentia.com
I picked up Russell Shorto’s book on the history of New Amsterdam again this afternoon. It is a great way to brush up on what I know about this Dutch colony.
#genealogy #earlymodern #newnetherland
#genealogy #earlymodern #newnetherland
November 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I picked up Russell Shorto’s book on the history of New Amsterdam again this afternoon. It is a great way to brush up on what I know about this Dutch colony.
#genealogy #earlymodern #newnetherland
#genealogy #earlymodern #newnetherland
Browsing Dutch marriage registers from the 17th century. The bride was the "former mistress of the noble and high-born Jacob van Uitterwijk, captain." Interesting description, especially if this is recorded at your wedding. Did the word "maistresse" have a different meaning?
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
November 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Browsing Dutch marriage registers from the 17th century. The bride was the "former mistress of the noble and high-born Jacob van Uitterwijk, captain." Interesting description, especially if this is recorded at your wedding. Did the word "maistresse" have a different meaning?
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
With another batch of 10 years added to my database, I now have a good overview of who was buried in the church in Tilburg between 1660 and 1720. I'm probably halfway through the data entry process. So far, my total research population is 1,166 people. Will it double?
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
With another batch of 10 years added to my database, I now have a good overview of who was buried in the church in Tilburg between 1660 and 1720. I'm probably halfway through the data entry process. So far, my total research population is 1,166 people. Will it double?
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
I just merged two of my databases: one with the first Protestants in Tilburg and one with the people buried in the church. This has advantages for my future research, but it requires now time to clean up the lists of persons, places, facts, etc. in the new database.
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I just merged two of my databases: one with the first Protestants in Tilburg and one with the people buried in the church. This has advantages for my future research, but it requires now time to clean up the lists of persons, places, facts, etc. in the new database.
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
Studying a Flemish baptismal register from 1716. One of the entries states that the child "was cut from the womb of the deceased mother". What a way to start your life! Fortunately, the baby was baptized by the priest the next day.
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Studying a Flemish baptismal register from 1716. One of the entries states that the child "was cut from the womb of the deceased mother". What a way to start your life! Fortunately, the baby was baptized by the priest the next day.
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
Today was a very special day. After five years of hard work, this was THE moment. My graduation from the University of Strathclyde. I am now officially a Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, with distinction!
#genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde
#genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde
November 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Today was a very special day. After five years of hard work, this was THE moment. My graduation from the University of Strathclyde. I am now officially a Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, with distinction!
#genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde
#genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde
I arrived in Glasgow yesterday afternoon. Tomorrow I will attend the graduation ceremony at the University of Strathclyde. After which I can officially call myself a Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies (with distinction).
#genealogy
#genealogy
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I arrived in Glasgow yesterday afternoon. Tomorrow I will attend the graduation ceremony at the University of Strathclyde. After which I can officially call myself a Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies (with distinction).
#genealogy
#genealogy
I've just completed the fifth batch (1700-1709): a total of 962 people are now in my database. Systhematically studying these registers yield some remarkable discoveries. Like this: the lawyer Van den Heuvel was found dead in February 1708. Makes me wonder what his story is!
#genealoy #earlymodern
#genealoy #earlymodern
October 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I've just completed the fifth batch (1700-1709): a total of 962 people are now in my database. Systhematically studying these registers yield some remarkable discoveries. Like this: the lawyer Van den Heuvel was found dead in February 1708. Makes me wonder what his story is!
#genealoy #earlymodern
#genealoy #earlymodern
Added a fourth batch of individuals to my research population: 179 persons, buried 1690-1699. It is interesting to see that infant mortality was also high in more affluent families. One resident of Tilburg lost his wife and nine children between 1679 and 1696! #genealogy #earlymodern
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Added a fourth batch of individuals to my research population: 179 persons, buried 1690-1699. It is interesting to see that infant mortality was also high in more affluent families. One resident of Tilburg lost his wife and nine children between 1679 and 1696! #genealogy #earlymodern
Entered the third batch of individuals into my genealogical database. I now have a total of exactly 600 persons who were buried in the church of Tilburg between 1660 and 1690. I'm starting to recognise families, not only Protestant but also Catholic. Good for my research! #genealogy #earlymodern
October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Entered the third batch of individuals into my genealogical database. I now have a total of exactly 600 persons who were buried in the church of Tilburg between 1660 and 1690. I'm starting to recognise families, not only Protestant but also Catholic. Good for my research! #genealogy #earlymodern
In two weeks, I will be wearing a robe and matching hood like this. Then it is finally graduation day! #strathclyde #msc #genealogy
#glasgow
#glasgow
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
In two weeks, I will be wearing a robe and matching hood like this. Then it is finally graduation day! #strathclyde #msc #genealogy
#glasgow
#glasgow
Today, I decided to expand my research on Protestants in Tilburg in #17thc and #18thc. The first phase (masters dissertation) covered the years 1648-1698. This 2nd phase will include people up to 1734. The 3rd phase could then encompass the rest of the 18th century. #genealogy #earlymodern
October 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today, I decided to expand my research on Protestants in Tilburg in #17thc and #18thc. The first phase (masters dissertation) covered the years 1648-1698. This 2nd phase will include people up to 1734. The 3rd phase could then encompass the rest of the 18th century. #genealogy #earlymodern
Today I could spend some time again on the biography of Jacob van Braam. A deed drawn up by his heirs after his death includes the signatures of, among others, my ancestors: Coenraad Cornelis Hornman and Cornelia van Braam. It is because of them that I got involved in this project. #genealogy
October 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today I could spend some time again on the biography of Jacob van Braam. A deed drawn up by his heirs after his death includes the signatures of, among others, my ancestors: Coenraad Cornelis Hornman and Cornelia van Braam. It is because of them that I got involved in this project. #genealogy
Entered the second batch of individuals into my genealogical database. In these ten years (1670-1679), another 194 persons were buried in the church of Tilburg. This makes an average of almost 20 per year for the years 1660-1679. It shows how uncommon such a funeral was. #genealogy #earlymodern
October 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Entered the second batch of individuals into my genealogical database. In these ten years (1670-1679), another 194 persons were buried in the church of Tilburg. This makes an average of almost 20 per year for the years 1660-1679. It shows how uncommon such a funeral was. #genealogy #earlymodern
Entered the first batch of individuals into my genealogical database: 202 persons buried in the church in Tilburg 1660-1669. There's still a lot of work to be done, but the first patterns are starting to emerge. For example, from which neighborhoods people primarily came. #genealogy #earlymodern
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Entered the first batch of individuals into my genealogical database: 202 persons buried in the church in Tilburg 1660-1669. There's still a lot of work to be done, but the first patterns are starting to emerge. For example, from which neighborhoods people primarily came. #genealogy #earlymodern
I asked ChatGPT to translate this Hebrew text. I know what it should say (the birth of David Isaac Cohen), but I wanted AI to confirm my thoughts. Here is what I received back: "Joannes van Aelst married Aeltien Aerdts". A total disaster!
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
October 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I asked ChatGPT to translate this Hebrew text. I know what it should say (the birth of David Isaac Cohen), but I wanted AI to confirm my thoughts. Here is what I received back: "Joannes van Aelst married Aeltien Aerdts". A total disaster!
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
I’m not attending in person in 2026, hopefully in 2027 again. The virtual event is still an amazing experience! #RootsTech #genealogy
September 25, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I’m not attending in person in 2026, hopefully in 2027 again. The virtual event is still an amazing experience! #RootsTech #genealogy
Studying a 1791 agreement in which a couple decides to separate. They have concluded that the marriage never had the "desired effect" and that the disagreements only increased over the years. The wife started a lawsuit, but both agreed to settle the dispute out of court.
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Studying a 1791 agreement in which a couple decides to separate. They have concluded that the marriage never had the "desired effect" and that the disagreements only increased over the years. The wife started a lawsuit, but both agreed to settle the dispute out of court.
#genealogy #earlymodern
#genealogy #earlymodern
Yes. My ancestor Gerard Houckgeest painted similar scenes. For example this one, the church in Delft (NL). #earlymodern #genealogy
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Yes. My ancestor Gerard Houckgeest painted similar scenes. For example this one, the church in Delft (NL). #earlymodern #genealogy
Browsing 18th century notarial records from Amsterdam. Looking for pieces of evidence to establish the identity of a merchant, who came from Germany, lived in Amsterdam and had trade relations with Suriname and Curaçao. #genealogy #earlymodern
September 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Browsing 18th century notarial records from Amsterdam. Looking for pieces of evidence to establish the identity of a merchant, who came from Germany, lived in Amsterdam and had trade relations with Suriname and Curaçao. #genealogy #earlymodern
Today I'm attending the conference of the Werkgroep Zeventiende Eeuw (Seventeenth Century working group), which focuses on Familie, verwantschap en dynastie (Family, Kinship, and Dynasty). It's a great opportunity to see and hear researchers working on this period and topic. #genealogy #earlymodern
September 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Today I'm attending the conference of the Werkgroep Zeventiende Eeuw (Seventeenth Century working group), which focuses on Familie, verwantschap en dynastie (Family, Kinship, and Dynasty). It's a great opportunity to see and hear researchers working on this period and topic. #genealogy #earlymodern
Final decision of the examination committee is in. I have qualified for the award of Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies WITH DISTINCTION, from the University of Strathclyde! #genealogy
September 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Final decision of the examination committee is in. I have qualified for the award of Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies WITH DISTINCTION, from the University of Strathclyde! #genealogy
Had a wonderful week in Washington DC, attending many classes on U.S. federal records and how to apply these for #genealogy research.
This sparked my interest in one of my relatives, Jacob van Braam who fought with George Washington in 1754. A big new project. Suggestions are welcome! #earlymodern
This sparked my interest in one of my relatives, Jacob van Braam who fought with George Washington in 1754. A big new project. Suggestions are welcome! #earlymodern
August 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Had a wonderful week in Washington DC, attending many classes on U.S. federal records and how to apply these for #genealogy research.
This sparked my interest in one of my relatives, Jacob van Braam who fought with George Washington in 1754. A big new project. Suggestions are welcome! #earlymodern
This sparked my interest in one of my relatives, Jacob van Braam who fought with George Washington in 1754. A big new project. Suggestions are welcome! #earlymodern
This week I will spend every single day at the US National Archives in Washington DC. I am one of 35 students who are in the 2025 Gen-Fed class, the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records. I agree totally with the statue: "Study the past." #genealogy
August 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This week I will spend every single day at the US National Archives in Washington DC. I am one of 35 students who are in the 2025 Gen-Fed class, the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records. I agree totally with the statue: "Study the past." #genealogy