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

Call for papers - We are inviting abstract submissions (deadline 16 Nov) for the RQG Conference to be held in Birmingham 25 April 2026. Presentations welcome on the theme 'Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future' #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...

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

November is apparently a popular month to visit Amsterdam. I’m constantly getting requests from people needing help researching their family history because they're visiting our capital in a month. That's tight, folks! #genealogy #heritagetrip #ancestrytravel

I am so accustomed to writing the word "guilder" in English texts that I can no longer write the Dutch word "gulden" correctly. I keep writing "guilden". 😄 #genealogy #earlymodern

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

Dutch cartographer and printer Joan Blaeu was born OTD in 1596. His most famous atlas runs to 11 volumes and includes the below map of "Nova Belgica," where certain events have been happening today: www.lindahall.org/about/news/s... #EarlyModern #HistSTM

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

Had a great day writing today. I would have written twice as much if I hadn't spent so much time in Visscher's London. This version has a zoom function, which means I could explore on foot and by water. Tired but happy. #EarlyModern #Stuarts #London upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...

🎶 "As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young" 🦜 Painting of a so-called " Jan Steen Household", ca. 1668-1670. A chaotic household, where everyone does just as he or she pleases, is still called ‘Een huishouden van Jan Steen' in Dutch! 🗃️ #arthistory #language #Dutch #earlymodern @dannybate.bsky.social

Obviously many people from the UK have WW1 connections with Belgium and the north of France. Visiting cemeteries or other commemorative locations add a meaningful experience to the trip. #genealogy #heritagetravel #ancestrytourism

Never a trip abroad? To places in other countries?

Is that the convict database created in Tasmania? I heard about it when attending a #genealogy conference in Brisbane in March.

That must have been a wonderful experience. Obviously you need the means for traveling, but I recommend it to everybody with an interest in their own family history. #genealogy #heritagetravel #ancestrytourism

Quote: "Ancestry tourism 'comes in all shapes and sizes,' notes Boeren." Kiplinger Magazine recently published an article on Heritage Travel and quotes me a few times. www.kiplinger.com/personal-fin... #genealogy #heritagetravel #ancestrytourism

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

As a researcher and former archivist I have known this for some time... Always check the unsorted documents when you are looking for something valuable! #genealogy #earlymodern www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/s...

Glasnegatieven van moord op Marietje Kessels terug in Tilburg, 125 jaar na haar verdwijning historiek.net/glasnegatiev...

Great day for my #VanBraam research. Found twenty online records in Canada, received digital copies of two records in England. The amount of information is piling up. It's time to create a good timeline first, after which I can continue searching for sources and literature. #genealogy #earlymodern

This is an image from the Diary of Adam Roumieu, Steward (1742-1769), it was used to register the property of deceased inmates (1770-1817). Our Library holds a wealth of information for both academic and family historians. Email [email protected] to book an appointment. #Skystorians

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 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

Starting Monday, I'll be attending Gen-Fed at the National Archives in Washington DC. In classes I will hear more about federal records related to military personnel, immigration, enslaved people, etc. Visits to the Library of Congress and the DAR Library are also on the program. #genealogy

Over the past few weeks, I have been studying the burial registers of Tilburg (1650-1800). Their importance for genealogical research is clear. But they can also be used for more historical research. Read about a few of my discoveries. #genealogy #earlymodern www.antecedentia.com/2025/08/buri...

For some families in eighteenth-century Tilburg (Netherlands), a funeral was too expensive. For example, in December 1751, the sexton found a child in the churchyard whose identity he didn't know. He buried it anonymously. #genealogy #earlymodern

Burial registers mention that bells were rung at funerals (for an additional fee). Or on special occasions: in Tilburg, the sexton rang the bells for over an hour when Charles of Lorraine and his wife passed through the city on 23 March 1744 on their way to Brussels. #genealogy #earlymodern

ICYMI: "The Valiant" with the brilliant John Boeren (@antecedentia.com) familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/05/27/s... #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #NL

Dutch burial registers from the 18th century do not often mention causes of death. But when Cornelis Spaninx from Tilburg died in June 1741, it was recorded that he died "after the removal of a tumor by a quack." #genealogy #earlymodern

We don't know where we're going, but we do know where we're coming from. Through historical research into our society, our hometown, or our family, we gain knowledge about the past. We see patterns and discover correlations. This helps us understand the present, and prepare for the future.

Last week, news broke that funerals are more expensive than expected. Even in 1716, burying a deceased person was pricey. When General De Saint Amant's wife died in Tilburg, the bill for ringing the bells, preparing the grave, and cleaning the local church was 55 guilders. #genealogy #earlymodern

#savethedate The RQG Conference 2026 will be held on Saturday 25 April 2026 at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham. Updates via the newsletter @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 APG Virtual Professional Management Conference! Join us from 18-20 September for Build Your Skills, Grow Your Business, 3 days of expert sessions, networking, and hands-on workshops to level up your genealogy career. Program info: www.apgen.org/pmc2025.php

Six years ago I was in Canada to receive my diplomas from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. With a bit of luck I will be in Glasgow in five months to receive my master's degree from the University of Strathclyde. Done with studying, time for new research projects. #genealogy

Since October 2024 I have been working on my MSc dissertation. Or actually since October 2020, if you also count the two preparatory years. With great pride, pleasure and relief I can now announce that I have submitted my dissertation this afternoon. The long wait can begin... #genealogy

I was captivated by John's story - not just his fascinating ancestor, but how he caught the family history 'virus,' as he said. I wonder what makes us enthusiastic amateurs and pro genies alike so susceptible that sets us off on that road?! Always interested in that bit! How was Cheddar, btw?! 😂

The end is near. After eight months and many hours a week spent on my MSc dissertation, the final result has been sent to the proofreaders. In a week I can process their feedback and submit the final version to the University of Strathclyde. Then the long wait begins... #genealogy

Honoured to be included in this new serieus. Pleased to tell a bit more about the bravery of one of my ancestors. #genealogy

Looking forward to this!

It’s time for your Three Random Words from next week’s episode “The Valiant” with John Boeren (@antecedentia.com) 1. Orange 2. Lightning 3. Patronymics Available from 27th May. #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast

Today I am collecting signatures. No, not to start a petition. These are signatures of the men who play a leading role in my thesis. Each and every one of them interesting people from Tilburg in the 17th century. #genealogy #MSc #dissertation

It's a great pleasure to be part of this show! Looking forward to my episode. @familyhistpod.bsky.social

I had my #Bluesky account verified this morning. My handle now shows the domain name of my website. That way everyone knows that the messages coming through this account are really mine. My messages here usually have to do with #genealogy or #history.

On a heritage trip with clients I saw an interesting way of incorporating #genealogy into a (historical) environment. The access path to the terp of Hegebeintum (on which a beautiful church from 1150 stands) mentions the names of three generations of the family that owned the area.

Fun way of sharing local history and #genealogy with the public. On the foreshore of Rockingham, Western Australia, there are several plaques with short stories about historical facts, buildings, families and individuals.

Over the last few decades, #genealogy #education has shifted from largely being housed in societies to a combination of societies, local libraries, and online. Now, with cuts in funding to local libraries and museums, it seems to posed to shift again. Where would you like to see it head?

Saw the remains of the Batavia today. Part of the ship and many objects from it are on display in the Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle. Nice to learn more about Dutch history in Western Australia. #genealogy