Belgian Laces 2012 Brussels Flower Carpet http://www.flowercarpet.be Volume 34 - #133 September 2012 BELGIAN LACES: Official Quarterly Bulletin of THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS Belgian American Heritage Association Our principal objective is: Keep the Belgian Heritage alive in our hearts and in the hearts of our posterity THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS Belgian American Heritage Association Our organization was founded in 1976 and welcomes as members Any person of Belgian descent interested in Genealogy, History, Biography or Heraldry, either amateur or professional. You are invited to become a member and to participate actively in the work of the society. The annual membership fee includes a subscription to the quarterly BELGIAN LACES Dear Members, Well I think we are now in the clear. At least I sure hope so! It has been a very busy year for us at home. Our family is growing. We are living and enjoying the present while leaving our own trail of clues for future researchers at the same time. I find the process fascinating. Things have not stood still for TBR either although our membership numbers are dwindling. With all that Chuck and David and Guy and Elaine and others are contributing to improve our Rootsweb page at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inbr/inde x.html we are helping more and more researchers with free access to more information. The work is never done so we would welcome more participation if you feel so inclined. I also hope we have repaired our status with the IRS. I received a letter today suggesting it was time I file the E-postcard 990-N, which I duly did. I am not sure whether this means all is taken care of. I would rather get a letter telling me it is for sure but I take this as a good sign anyway. Let’s see what comes next. This issue is varied again as we try to include something for all the groups of Belgian descendants. This is not as complete as what you will find online though so we invite everyone again to visit our page. Contact us if there are topics you would like developed. We love hearing from you! Régine President-Editor: Régine Brindle Treasurer/Secretary: Melanie Reynolds Past Presidents: Micheline Gaudette Pierre Inghels Co-Founders: Micheline Gaudette & Ardiena Stegen Deadline for submission of Articles to Belgian Laces: March 1 – June 1 September 1 - December 1 Electronic ONLY: $10 ISSN: 1554-2432 (anywhere) Volunteers lay Belgian flowers to create a giant carpet inspired by Africa. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19274957 http://www.flowercarpet.be/flower-carpet-2012/ On August 14, 2012, volunteers worked on the Grand-Place in Brussels, to fill in the design of a gigantic carpet with some 2000 m2 of begonias in the colors of African fabrics. About 600,000 begonias (300 flowers per square meter) were brought on Brussels’famous Grand-Place where the 120 volunteers spent almost four hours creating the ephemeral carpet. This year the carpet was created using designs from traditional patterns from Ethiopia, the Congo, Nigeria, Cameroon and Botswana. Inventive and talented landscape architect E. Stautemans had been experimenting since the 50s with using begonias to create small rugs in different parts of Flanders. He came to realize that floral carpets would be an excellent vehicle for the promotion of his beloved begonias with which he had always worked. That is how the Brussels Flower Carpet was born. The event takes place every two years. "The design is very complicated this year because it is very sophisticated," one of the organizers, Annette Katz, told Reuters. The carpet was on display August 15 thru August 19. Watch this video that shows you how it came to be a reality for a few hours. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/16/grand-palace-inbrussels-_n_1789239.html Table of Contents Inside Cover Books in Review Belgian Passengers arriving in Philadelphia, PA in 1875 and 1876 The Old Soldiers’ Home Eastern Branch, in Togus Maine (1866) Belgians on the WWI Draft Cards Pennsylvania and West Virginia Obituaries Belgians on the 1910 US Census: California, Alameda Co La Balle Pelote Belgians in 1906 Alberta Canadian Obituaries Belgians in the 1900 US Census: Arapahoe County, Colorado The false account of a false Belgian of the Custer Massacre Index p75-76 p77 p81 p82 p85 p87 p89 p93 p96 p99 p101 p105 p107 Contact Information: THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS - 495 East 5th Street - Peru IN 46970 Tel/Fax:765-473-5667 OR e-mail [email protected] All subscriptions are for the calendar year-*New subscribers receive the four issues of the current year, regardless when paid Content of the articles is the sole responsibility of their authors - All Rights Reserved Content Can Not Be Reproduced or Redistributed without Prior Authorization from The Belgian Researchers, Inc Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Belgians in Michigan (Discovering the Peoples of Michigan) (Paperback) by Bernard A. Cook At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Michigan was home to the secondlargest Belgian population in the United States, and Detroit had one of the largest Belgian populations in the nation. Although immigration declined after World War I, the Belgian-American community is still prominent in the state. Political, religious, and economic conditions, including a nineteenth- century economic depression, helped motivate the move to America. Belgians brought with them the ability and willingness to innovate, as well as a tradition of hard work and devotion. The Gazette van Detroit, a Flemish-language newspaper first printed in Detroit in 1914, continues to be produced and distributed to subscribers throughout the United States and overseas. Belgian-Americans continue to incorporate traditional values with newfound American values, enabling them to forever preserve their heritage. Publisher: Michigan State University Press (November 8, 2007) Paperback: 110 pages Language: English; Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches http://www.amazon.com/gp/offerlisting/087013812X/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_sss_new?ie=UTF8&colid=&coliid=&condition=new&me=&qid=&sell John William Weiland and Catherine Roob Descendants By Michelle WEILAND - [email protected] This book lists information about the descendants of John William Weiland and Catherine Roob, immigrants from Bertrange, Luxembourg to Ozaukee County, Wisconsin in the mid-1800s. “A flood of immigrants surged to the United States from Luxembourg and the rest of Europe in the 19th century. John and farmers like him felt they had no future in a country where the population was growing as the size of their farms was dwindling. Poor harvests only contributed to the urge to search for a brighter future. At the same time, there was a perception that America was a sort of paradise, where there were opportunities for social advancement, land ownership and political freedom.” Paperback, 217 Pages Price: $17.00 Ships in 3-5 business days Available through lulu.com http://www.lulu.com/shop/michele-weiland/john-william-weiland-andcatherine-roob-descendants/paperback/product-18716565.html 75 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Also by Michelle Weiland John William Weiland’s Luxembourg Ancestors Michelle Weiland and several other researchers have uploaded their research to Ancestry.com. Some have included pictures of records and photos. You can also find information on the same family on www.geneanet.org. There were however some serious discrepancies so it might be wise to contact the submitters and compare notes should you be interested further in this family. Check out: http://gw3.geneanet.org/maryw2?lang=en&p=john+geilum&n=weiland 76 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Belgian Passengers arriving in Philadelphia, PA in 1875 and 1876 Extracted by Régine Brindle Name Haulense, Joseph Treille, Edmond Franz, Pasciaslli Dumont, Alex West?, Julles Laddens, Edwd Rutz, John Rutz, Emma Cornelis?, Stephanie de Grave, Henri de Grave, Helena Brauer, Bahr, Herman Bahr, Elisabeth Curvers, Michel Curvers, Anna Curvers, Leonhard Curvers, Maria Curvers, Michel Condrott, Emile Condrott, Joseph Condrott, Lucien Condrott, Adolphe Condrott, Fanny Denis, Sophie Denis, A M Dupont, Francois Dupont, Philomene Dupont, Elisabeth Dupont, Alcide Gossens, Francois Jacquemine, Victoire Versluis, Andre Van Daele, Jan Stael, Jean B Billet, Louis Van Dam, B Van Dam, Leon Coudry, Aurelie Coudry, Pauline Liegeois, Hypolite Miller, Adolf Dubois, Madame Dubois, Oscar Dubois, Louise Dubois, Guillaume Dubois, Juliette Vrinenck, Jules Parys, Peter Brandt, Marie Aumont, Jules Claes, Louise Claes, Emile Age 25 22 20 26 20 24 39 22 28 27 21 46 48 14 12 11 27 11 7 4 21 23 25 50 30 4 32 36 35 21 24 46 29 22 22 21 1 24 36 34 16 12 7 3 55 40 29 19 26 3m Sex M M M M M M M F F M F M F M F M F M M M M M F F M M F F M M F M M M M M M F F M M F M F M F M M F M F M Occupation laborer marchand no occupation molder clerk laborer caner? wife lady gentleman lady Far seaman farmer wife of farmer laborer wife of laborer laborer no occupation no occupation mason no occupation no occupation no occupation servant servant laborer Tavern keeper wife of tavern keeper child of tavern keeper laborer butcher servant laborer laborer farmer laborer merchant merchant servant infant of servant cabinet maker laborer lady student child child child hatmaker merchant none clerk servant infant of servant Nationality Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 77 Arrived Jan 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Mar 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 Apr 1875 May 1875 May 1875 May 1875 May 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jun 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Ship Nederland Nederland Nederland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Departed from Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Name Joly, Clement Moerschot, Auguste Severgus, Thomas Severgus, Marie Verry, Frederic Sauval, Joseph Erebout, Prosper Van Meensel, Stanislas Cromeberger, ? Jaqman, Theresa Jaqman, Emile Spaterhaier, jos Zatte?, Josef Remeau, Ch Remeau, C Remeau, Jeanne Remeau, Pierre Remeau, Mary Remeau, Marie Remeau, Felix Remeau, Julien Collin, Seraphine Caudron, O Caudron, Eugena Caudron, Louisa Caudron, Erna Caudron, Maria Caudron, Leon Majeux, Hortense Glineur, Francois Glineur, Adele Glineur, Celine Glineur, Zelie Glineur, Emilie Stappart, Henri Age 27 28 25 26 26 23 19 24 21 27 2 40 28 42 37 12 11 10 8 4 10m 42 32 35 10 8 5 3 11 33 38 7 4 1 32 Sex M M M F M M M M M F F M M M F F M F F M M F M F F F F M F M F F M F M Occupation laborer miller clerk wife of clerk coach maker tailor student clerk merchant matron child joiner farmer taylor wife child child child chil child child matron laborer matron child child child child child engineer wife child child child laborer Nationality Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Name Betrand, Chas N Betrand, George Boissy, Amand Camsuart, mathilde Camsuart, Nicolas Charlier, Jos Chemay, Francois Colerick, Leonard Comeyer, Elodie Conrady, Lucien Coosemans, Johann Cornil, Oscar (Esquire) De Buscher, Louis De Schryver, Eugene Degreef, Jan Denamur, Leop Des--, Catherine Desayes, Philomene Age 46 15 42 28 30 18 42 30 13 29 64 31 28 23 22 27 18 29 Sex M M M F M M M M F M M M M M M M F M Occupation Nationality teacher Belgium student Belgium typographer Brussels, Belgium cigar maker Belgium cigar maker Belgium cabinet maker Belgium tailor Belgium bricklayer Belgium none Belgium cabinet maker Belgium laborer Belgium engineer Belgium merchant Belgium none Belgium hairdresser Belgium soldier Belgium shop keeper Belgium maker Belgium 78 Arrived Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Jul 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Aug 1875 Ship Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Ohio Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Vaderland Departed from Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Liverpool Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Arrived Aug 1876 Aug 1876 Nov 1876 May 1876 May 1876 Mar 1876 Mar 1876 Oct 1876 Aug 1876 Mar 1876 May 1876 Apr 1876 Aug 1876 Jul 1876 May 1876 Feb 1876 Nov 1876 Apr 1876 Ship Nederland Nederland Vaderland Nederland Nederland Nederland Nederland Illinois Nederland Nederland Vaderland Vaderland Nederland Vaderland Nederland Vaderland Nederland France Departed from Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Liverpool Liverpool Antwerp Antwerp Liverpool Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Antwerp Liverpool Antwerp Antwerp New York Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Detawe, Amandine Caroline 28 Detawe, Nicolas 35 Devries, John 41 Dhanes, Oscar 22 d'Orte, Emile 27 d'Outremont, Count 32 Doyen, Gustave 27 Engel, Bernard 17 Filesar, Suzan 26 Finet, Marie 35 Finet, Rosalie 11 Fourneau, Benoit 55 Fourneau, Marie 6 Fourneau, Rosine 1 Fourneau, Seraphine 42 Gerard, Charles 61 Glaisener, Elise 22 Glaisener, H 25 Glaisener, J P 24 Gody, J 32 Goebeles, Nicolaus 40 Grunswold, Josh 32 Hampnunthy?, Henry 23 Hansen, Emil 17 Hansen, Simon 50 Heise, Gustave 22 Hendrycks, Ed 22 Henry, Bruno 30 Hentgen, Anton 31 Hentgen, Peter 30 Heus, S 25 Hoeman, John 24 Holzmacher, Pierre 26 Idli, Em 36 Jadot, O 25 Kane, Jules 12 Kane, Marie 41 Kollet, Henri 22 Kylinkx, Marie 56 Lagasse, Charles 31 Lallement, Elise 25 Laloo, Gustave 22 Lambert, 29 Lambiotte, Jean B 29 Le Roek, Charlotte 34 Le Roek, Vincent 38 Leruth, Walter 36 Limpach, Henri 24 Luerf, Desire 22 Malybur, Mathew 20 Mande, Daniel 22 Mullender, Alphonse 23 Naviana, Robert 20 Pergny, Jean 55 Pommens, Jean 60 Poupart, F C 23 F M M M M M M M F F F M F M F M F M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M F M F M F M M M F M M M M M M M M M M M gunsmith merchant merchant designer commissioner soldier laborer none servant servant farmer none none none dentist wife of merchant merchant confectioner commissioner Laborer miner cabinet maker Clerk decorator laborer soldier merchant laborer merchant artist shoemaker farm laborer farm laborer engineer none none painter no trade engineer dressmaker soldier clerk glass blower wife of musician musician engineer farm laborer soldier soldier farm laborer manufacturer farm laborer cigar maker 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Antwerp Antwerp Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Poure, Francois 29 Riehl, Charles 23 Roders, christina 44 Sauerborn, Georges 26 Schafuer, Anna 35 Schafuer, Anna 16 Schafuer, Aug 40 Schafuer, John 5 Schafuer, Maria 3.5 Schleicher, Adolph 21 Schmidt, Auguste 31 Stulens, Auguste 45 Swinnen, Joseph 29 Theuse, H 19 Theuse, Lovina 2 Timmermans, ? ? Van Bree, J 35 van de Velde, Joseph 30 Van de Vin, Charles 32 Van de Wastyne, Desire 6 Van de Wastyne, Louise 1 Van den Wastyne, Auguste 8 Van den Wastyne, Edouard 3 Van den Wastyne, Prilsm 34 Van den Wastyne, S 38 Van Gromberghe, Rosalie 30 Van Haecht, Celestine Van Haecht, Emile 38 Van Hoorebecke, P 31 Van Leensele, Auguste 40 Van Leensele, Pauline 26 Van Mechelen, Hilaire 32 Van Osta, Charles 21 Vanden Dressche, Anton 50 Vander Becke, Jules 22 Vander Linde, Michael 24 Vautricourt, C 24 Vedrin, P J 24 Vergauwen, A 52 Verheydel, Alexandre 2 Verheydel, J Bpte 27 Verheydel, Louise 25 Verschuere, Gustave 22 Veugelen, Fredrik 39 Visene, Cyril 19 M M F M F F M M F M M M M F F M M M M M F M M F M F M M F M M M M M M M M M M F M M M farm laborer Belgium Belgium Belgium charter Belgium none Belgium servant Belgium farm laborer Belgium none Belgium none Belgium engineer Belgium glass blower Belgium engineer Belgium laborer Belgium dressmaker Belgium child Belgium house painter Belgium artist Belgium cigar maker Belgium merchant Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium farm laborer Belgium servant Belgium manufacturer Belgium manufacturer Belgium farm laborer Belgium musician Belgium wife of musician Belgium merchant Belgium soldier Belgium catholic priest Belgium merchant Belgium tailor Belgium engineer Belgium miner Belgium visitor Belgium no profession Belgium maker Belgium no profession Belgium soldier Belgium laborer Belgium laborer Belgium May 1876 Sep 1876 Sep 1876 May 1876 Apr 1876 Apr 1876 Apr 1876 Apr 1876 Apr 1876 Mar 1876 Nov 1876 Mar 1876 May 1876 Nov 1876 Nov 1876 Nov 1876 Mar 1876 May 1876 Aug 1876 Feb 1876 Feb 1876 Feb 1876 Feb 1876 Feb 1876 Feb 1876 Feb 1876 May 1876 May 1876 May 1876 May 1876 May 1876 May 1876 Feb 1876 Aug 1876 Aug 1876 Oct 1876 Jul 1876 Feb 1876 May 1876 Apr 1876 Apr 1876 Apr 1876 Feb 1876 May 1876 Mar 1876 Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Nederland Liverpool Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Nederland Liverpool Nederland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Amerique Le Havre and Plymouth Amerique Le Havre and Plymouth Vaderland Antwerp Nederland Liverpool Nederland Liverpool Nederland Liverpool Vaderland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp Lord Clive Liverpool Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp France New York France New York France New York Vaderland Antwerp Vaderland Antwerp Nederland Antwerp For more than 300 years Philadelphia has been a great port city and a major center for international commerce. Only a few short years after William Penn's vessel "The Welcome" landed on the shores of the Delaware River, heralding the establishment of Penn's "City of Neighborhoods", Philadelphia became the New World's leading center for trade and commerce, a title it held for more than a hundred years. For most of its early history, the Port of Philadelphia thrived and expanded without major guidance from a central governing authority or organization. Rather, disparate private concerns built and maintained piers and waterfront warehouses, moving a wide variety of goods through those facilities. It was during these initial years that all manner of cargoes arrived or departed via the city’s docks, establishing the Port’s reputation for the fast, expert handling of any cargo imaginable and its central role in the economic health of the city and region. Eventually, city government took a more active hand in the organization of the waterfront, and municipally owned piers and warehouses sprang up amidst the privately owned facilities. Sadly, all of the municipal piers and warehouses of the 18th and 19th centuries are now long gone, though several piers from the early 20th century- recognizable by their ornate facades- still dot the waterfront, with some still actively handling cargo next to their more modern counterparts. For most of the early years of the 20th century, the Philadelphia waterfront was overseen and managed by a municipal agency known as the Department of Wharves, Docks, and Ferries, a division of the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce. The Department of Wharves, Docks, and Ferries oversaw the construction and maintenance of municipally owned piers and port facilities, and also had some regulatory power for the overall Philadelphia waterfront. - http://www.philaport.com/history.htm 80 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 The Old Soldiers Homes By Guy Gallez The National Asylum for disabled Civil War volunteers was established by Congress in 1865, and was renamed the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in 1873. (It became known as the National Military Home, and colloquially as the Old Soldiers Home.) It was originally funded by various fines and by pensions, but in 1875 Congress began appropriating money directly for it. Requirements for admission were that soldiers had been honorably discharged from military service and that they had contracted their disabilities during the war. Men admitted themselves to the home voluntarily and could request a discharge. The homes were run in a military fashion: men wore uniforms and were assigned to companies; bugles and cannons signaled daily schedules. The homes provided schools, churches, hospitals, and gardens thought to be therapeutic for the veterans. In 1930, President Hoover combined the National Home and the Veterans Bureau (created after World War I) into the Veterans Administration. A record of veterans admitted to the homes as members is contained in “Historical Registers” that were maintained at the various branches. A home number was assigned to each individual upon admission. The member retained his original number even if he was discharged and was later readmitted to the branch. Each page of the register is divided into four sections as follows: military history, domestic history, home history, and general remarks. - The veteran’s military history gives the time and place of each enlistment, rank, company, regiment, time and place of discharge, reason for discharge, and nature of disabilities when admitted to the home. - The domestic history provides information about the veteran such as: birthplace, age, height, various physical features, religion, occupation, residence, marital status, and name and address of nearest relative. - The home history provides the rate of pension, date or dates of admission, conditions of readmission, date of discharge, cause of discharge, date and cause of death, and place of burial. Entered under general remarks is information about papers relating to the veteran, such as admission papers, Army discharge certificate, and pension certificate. Information was also entered concerning money and personal effects if the member died while in residence at the branch. Eleven homes were opened before 1930 and other followed: Eastern Branch, in Togus, Maine (1866) Northwestern Branch, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1867) Central Branch, in Dayton, Ohio (1867) Southern Branch, in Hampton, Virginia (1870) Western Branch, in Leavenworth, Kansas (1885) Pacific Branch, in Santa Monica (LA), California (1888) Marion Branch, in Marion, Indiana (1888) Danville Branch, in Danville, Illinois (1898) Mountain Branch, in Johnson City, Tennessee (1901) Battle Mountain Sanatorium, in Hot Springs, South Dakota (1902) Bath Branch (formerly the New York State Soldier & Sailor Home), in Bath, New York (1929) Roseburg Branch, Roseburg, Oregon Other “old soldier homes” were run by individual states1. 43 states operated 55 homes between 1865 and 1933 for military veterans, or their widows, or orphans. Fourteen of those states also had a federal veterans home open at the same time as their state veterans home. Eleven states had two or more state veterans homes in operation at the same time (two of which states also had a federal home). REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION When a volunteer soldier desires admission he may apply by letter to either of the managers, whereupon blank applications will be sent to the applicant, and if duly qualified, transportation will be furnished, or he can apply personally or by letter at the branch nearest his place of residence. The requirements are as follows: 1. An honorable discharge from the volunteer service. 2. Disability by wounds received, or sickness contracted in the line of duty. 3. A soldier entitled to or having a pension must forward with his application for admission his discharge papers and pension certificate, or receipt therefore, or both, as the case may be, before his application is granted, which papers will be retained at the branch to which the applicant is admitted, to be kept there on file and returned to him when he is discharged. Iowa Soldiers’Home 1 A complete list at: https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/US_Military_Old_Soldiers_Home_Records#cite_note-2#cite_note-2 81 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Eastern Branch, in Togus Maine (1866) By Guy Gallez The Eastern Branch, in Togus (Chelsea) Maine2 was the first of the National Homes to open in November 1866. The Togus property was originally a summer resort known as Togus Springs. It was owned and operated by Horace Beals, a wealthy granite merchant from Rockland, Maine who hoped to establish a second "Saratoga Springs" type resort. He spent more than $250,000 on a hotel, stables, bowling alley, farmhouse, bathing house, race track and driveways. The resort opened in 1859 but failed during the Civil War and closed in 1863. Beals died shortly after this business failure and the government bought the land and buildings for $50,000. The first veteran was admitted to Togus on November 10, 1866. The veteran population of the home remained under 400 until a building program began in 1868 which provided housing 3,000 veterans. The home was organized much like a military camp with the men living in barracks and wearing modified Army uniforms. Although a 100 bed hospital was completed in 1870, medical care at the home was limited, even by the standards of the day. In 1890, a narrow gauge railroad from the Kennebec River in Randolph and an electric trolley line from Augusta were completed and Togus became a popular excursion spot for Sunday picnics. There were frequent band concerts, a zoo, a hotel and a theater which brought shows directly from Broadway. The National Cemetery is the final resting place for 5,373 veterans from the War of 1812 through the Korean War. It was first opened in 1867 and was closed to new burials in 1961. Belgians soldiers in the Eastern Home, in Chelsea, Kennebec Co, from the censuses: 1870 and 1880: none1880: none 1900: Jules Guissart, born May 1829, 71 y. o., widower, born Belgium, emigrated 1852 1910: Gommaire De Bruyne, 70 y. o., widower, born Belgium, emigrated 1864 Gushardt Julius, 80 y. o., widower, born Belgium/French, emigrated 1847 1920: Verstrappen Jacob, 75 y. o., divorced, emigrated 1855, born Belgium, mother tongue German Belgians soldiers in the Eastern Home, from the Soldier’s Home Registers3: Name admission discharge Julius Derra Pierre Heyvaerts John Renier Fidèle Ballion Arnold J Timmermans Arnold J Timmermans Pierre Heyvaerts Gommaire De Bruyn Francis Maes Jacques L Vranz Gommaire De Bruyn Jacques L Vranz Jules Guissart acob Verstrappen Gommaire De Bruyn Jacob Verstrappen 1867/04/26 1869/01/02 1870/12/07 1871/04/24 1872/03/18 1872/04/18 1873/08/23 1883/09/29 1884/12/19 1884/04/29 1885/09/25 1886/07/06 1895/05/04 1897/07/17 1907/01/23 1910/09/28 1868/02/01 1869/02/22 1871/07/17 1871/05/15 1874/03/20 1877/01/27 1873/09/16 1883/10/26 1885/08/02 1886/05/03 1892/01/13 1888/06/12 1915/07/29 1899/03/05 1912/12/14 1925/05/01 cause of discharge at request deserted at request at request died died died A group of veterans about 1880 From “Togus, Down in Maine” 2 For an history of that Home: Togus, Down in Maine: The First National Veterans Home by Timothy L. Smith in Blue date of first admission and date of last discharge. For each Home, I'll tell what I found concerning the soldier when he received his final discharge of his last stay in his last Soldier's Home. 3 82 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 John Renier4 1st Maine Cavalry; Sailor; age 21; born Belgium; residence Madison; enlisted and mustered January 5, 1864, Augusta; joined co. January 29, 1864; severely wounded and prisoner at Dinwiddie, March 31, 1865; surrendered by the enemy, April 10; discharged G. O. N° 77. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium, April 3, 1845, of French and Dutch ancestry. He came to the United States in 1859 to study the English language. Toward the end of the Civil War he became interested in the cause of the Northern Forces and on January 5, 1864 he enlisted in the Northern Army. He was seriously wounded at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, and was hospitalized for eight months. He received a gun shot wound through the body below side resulting in the paralysis of right leg, below knee. After his recovery he was obliged to use crutches for the rest of his life. He was discharged from the army on October 21, 1865 and became a United States Citizen August 7, 1868. He went to Madison, Maine, due to the urging off an army friend named N. A. Weston. He settled and married in Madison Mahala Eames, born March 20, 1848 and had six children: Jennie Mari, born Nov. 20, 1871; Stanly P. born June 3, 1873; Angie Victoria, born Oct. 3, 1877; Percy Leon born May 20, 1883; Marty Moore born April 22, 1885; Rosalie Berdena born May 16, 1892. He ran a grocery store and the Madison Post Office for several years and later owned and operated a very successful farm in Madison. He could speak four different languages. Never returned to Europe. His death occured at Madison on May 24, 1906 at the age of 62 y. and 7 m. from traumatic meningitis, his widow surviving him till after 1940. Fidèle Ballion from Belgium, on board ship "Peter Godfrey" 30th Massachusetts Infantry5; Comp. K; age 29; laborer; enlisted and mustered Sept 17, 1864; wounded Oct. 19, 1864, Cedar Creek, VA; discharged for disability, June 20, 1865, Philadelphia, PA. He was admitted in the National Home for Disabled Volunteers in Togus, Maine on April 22, 1871, lame and partially demented following a gun shot wound in head received in the Shenandoah, Virginia on May 15, 1871(sic). He “deliberately deserted” on May 12, 1871. He indicated as relative a Mr. Frances, nr 10 Institute Avenue, Boston. No other information. Arnold J Timmermans 15th Maine Infantry ; enlisted November 9, 1861; discharged March 27, 1862; reenlisted July 17, 1863 Unassigned Veteran Reserve Corps(?); discharged July 16, 1865. Born November 18, 1817 in Belgium. Arrival in New York on board Sea Eagle June 14, 1854. A painter by trade, he settled first in Calais, Washington County, Maine and married Elvira Stimmen, born New Brunswick and widow of Robert Bonus (or Bowle). He enlisted at the organization of his Unit at Augusta on December 30, 1861 but, during the Winter fell on the ice during Battalion drill. A large hernia developed on the right side rendering him unfit for military service and filled a pension claim as soon as June 1863. In the rosters of the 15th Maine, Timmerman is acknowledged as Joseph A or Arnold J. In the Unit story6 he is listed as Joseph A. Timmermans, having "died in the service" in 1862. For that winter of 1862 the historian of the Regiment write "as a more painful incident of the winter's stay at Augusta must be mentioned the fact that the exposure to which the soldiers were subjected in camp during the winter, quite seriously affected the general health of the command, and rendered "the sick-list" both in camp and in quarters, quite formidable. Many contracted violent colds, resulting in lung difficulties and other ailments, from which they never recovered. Not a few died at Augusta during the winter or early spring months, while many others, completely broken down in health, and unable to accompany the regiment, were left behind, in hospital or at their homes, and were finally discharged from the service for disability, or, unaccounted for, were dropped from the rolls in pursuance of general order". After the War, Arnold Timmermans moved to Portland, Maine. If in his naturalization papers filled in September 9, 1868, he stated being born in Belgium, in the 1870 and 1880 censuses, he stated being born in France. In the 1880 census he listed his father as being born in France and his mother being born in Belgium. His wife already had 5 children from her former marriage but a girl Ella M. was born to them about 1860. The death of Arnold Timmermans occurred in 1886, his wife surviving him till after 1900. Gommaire Debruyn 30th Massachusetts Infantry on board ship “Peter Godfrey”. Admitted to the home for a gun shot wound left hip and heart disease. Died December 14, 1912. Buried in Home Cemetery site 3073. Courtesy Tim & Grace Find a Grave 4 Eames-Ames genealogy : descendants of Robert of Woburn and Thomas of Framingham, Massachusetts, 1634-1931;A genealogical and biographical record concerning Phebe (Reed) Trott and John Trott and all of their descendants to January 1, 1954 5 For more information concerning the Belgians in the 30th Massachusetts, see Belgian Laces #126, p111-113 6 The Story of the Maine Fifteenth by Henry A. Shorey 83 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Pierre Heyvaerts 32nd Massachusetts Infantry7 on board ship "Garland" Comp. D; age 29; butcher; enl. and must. 2 Sep 1864 into Comp. D; mustered out on 29 June 1865. Pierre Heyvarts settled in Boston after his discharge, suffering of a gunshot wound in left eye destroying sight of that eye and impairing right by “sympathetic” inflammation so that he had little use of it, following the information given when entering the National Home for Disabled Volunteers in 1869, Togus, Maine. His last entry was for 1873. Jules Guissart 62nd New York Infantry (Anderson Zouaves); age 28; enlisted May 7, 1861 at New York city to serve 3 years; mustered in as Corporal, Co I June 30, 1861; promoted Sergeant August 1861; returned to ranks September 20, 1861; discharged Courtesy Tim & Grace for disability (hernia), September 14, 1863 at New York city. Find a Grave Unlike many American Civil War regiments, the 62nd NYSV does not have a known existent regimental history. Historically, Company “I” was largely composed of men who had left Le Gal’s Gardes Lafayette (55th NY) in disgust at the slow pace at which that regiment was being prepared for the war. About fifty soldiers of the Gardes Lafayette joined Riker’s regiment in May 1861 bringing with them their distinctive French Zouave uniform. Initially known as Company “Z” they eventually became known as Company “I”. Nevertheless there is no trace of Jules Guissart in the Gardes Lafayette. Traces of Jules Guissart are rather scarce. His naturalization occurring in October 27, 1865 gives his address as 52 Forsyth Street, new York (Manhattan) and occupation as clerk. No arrival in the Stateds and birth date given. In the 1870 census for New York, I find a Jules Goisard, 38 y. o., a machinist born France with wife Margareth, no children. He was admitted in the Home in 1895 as a widower, occupation peddler, age 66. He died July 29, 1915. No relative mentioned and his effects were sold at auction one year later. He is buried in the home cemetery Section K Row 4 # 3352. Jacob Verstrappen residence Boothbay, 11th Maine Co. D; enlisted as a Private, December 29, 1864; age 30; substitute; discharged for wounds on 2 Jul. 1865 ( A second entry says: 1st Maine Veteran Volunteers; Co. H; enlisted as a Private, Dec. 29, 1864; age 30; substitute; discharged 26 Sept. 1865 ) He was wounded in July 1865 at Pittsburg Landing. He filed an application for pension on December 20, 1865. A plasterer in Portland, Maine about 1890. When entering the Soldier’s Home in 1897 he stated as his nearest relative William J Verstrappen, Belgium. In the 1900 census he state being a US pensioner, born France May 1848 from French parents. Divorced. Living in Alfred with his step-son George Bracey and his daughter Lizzie. In September 21, 1906 he was naturalized. His death occurred on May 1, 1925 after 15 years as inmate of the Home. He is buried in the Togus National Cemetery Section L Site 4037. Courtesy Tim & Grace Jacob Verstrappen was born Antwerp on March 10, 1845. He came in the States about December 15, 1864 , Find a Grave on ship David arriving to Portland, Maine with other Belgians on board. Twenty of the passengers, in a group, are referenced as “artizan” from “Germany”. They surely were all bound to enlist in the Northern Army as I was able to connect some of them, eight of them precisely, with the 11th Maine and 19th Massachusetts Infantry. No trace of the other twelve men. Here the ship manifest and corresponding enlistments, as far as I’m able to decipher the names and as far I was able to find information for them: Joseph Domes 11th Maine Infantry Co. K, from “Belgium”, enlisted 22 December 1864, mustered out (deserted at Richmond?) August 4, 1865, settled in Argo, Missouri, after the War Joseph Vandenbosch, 11th Maine Infantry Co. D, enlisted 29 December 1864, mustered out 2 February 1866 Jacob Verstallen/Verstrappen 11th Maine Infantry Co. D, enlisted 29 December 1864, discharged for wounds, 2 July 1865 Leopold Augustin/Augustine Leopold 11th Maine Infantry Co. B from “Boothbay”, enlisted 22 December, 1864. His pension file says it was an alias. True name: Joseph L. Hanefstengels. He asked for a pension on April 9, 1912, the file was filled in Belgium. Leopold Jackman 19th Massachusetts Infantry Co. B, from “Belgium”, enlisted 27 December 1864, mustered out 21 July 1865 (325,00$ bounty) Henri Mealmans 19th Massachusetts Infantry Co. B, from “Holland” enlisted 27 December 1864, mustered out 30 June 1865 (325.00$ bounty) Martin Cobe 11th Maine Infantry Co. K, from “Belgium”(or Boothbay, Maine), enlisted 22 December 1864, died of disease on April 7, 1865 on Steamer Thos. Powell John Baptiste Laroche 11th Maine Infantry Co. A, enlisted 26 December 1864, deserted (or mustered out?) June 18, 1865 7 For more information concerning the Belgians in the 30th Massachusetts, see Belgian Laces #125, p76 84 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Belgians on the WWI Draft Cards: Massachusetts (pt3) by Micheline Gaudette Name Birth Date Birthplace Registration Place (City, County, State) Paape, Julius Joseph Paape, Marcel Eugene Palinckx, Alexander Peeters, Charles Piessens, Joseph Piessens, Frank Poppelhower, Maurice E. Postal, August Ernest Powell, William J Punnewaert, Desire Rateau, Charles Leo Rateau, Gustaaf 25 Jan 1894 30 Jan 1892 23 Jun 1892 18 Mar 1889 6 Jun 1887 22 Apr 1891 7 Mar 1887 6 May 1891 22 Oct 1894 25 Jan 1888 8 Nov 1888 29 Dec 1889 Antwerp, Belgium Merksem, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Rethy, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Namess? Antwerp, Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium West Springfield West Springfield Springfield South Boston Lawrence Lawrence Boston Boston Boston Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea Riga, Harry M. Riga, Joseph C. 15 May 1892 16 May 1889 Roaen, Leonard Roelant, Florimond Rogister, William James Schaillee, Gaston Scheurman, Gislain Schietekat? Xhietekat?, Paul Schoefer, Alex Schram, Josephus Sernes, Albert Sernes, Carl Sernes, Edward Servais, Rene Emile Shroeyers, Joseph Smets, Maurice Sonneville, Julien Spiessens, August Spirlet, Leopold Spitaels, Cyriel Spitaels, Rene Springael, Peter Staelens, George Standaert, Alois Standaert, Kamiel Stevens, Jules Arsene Stevens, Victor Stollaart, Charles Strybol, Alphons Syx, Alfons Syx, August Syx, Henricus Andrias Syx, Leon Frans Thys, Jules Tinel, Guillaume Tollenaere, Cyriel Trodoux, Henry Troisfontaine, Denis 3 Sep 1895 5 Feb 1892 6 Dec 1894 4 Nov 1895 28 Mar 1892 20 Jan 1893 11 Nov 1890 20 Sep 1891 Oct 8 1888 May 22 1892 16 Feb 1891 17 Nov 1893 29 Oct 1889 Jul 14 1895 15 Apr 1889 14 Feb 1887 25 Dec 1892 7 Jan 1891 17 Nov 1892 13 Oct 1889 24 Dec 1896 18 Sep 1888 15 Aug 1894 31 Jul 1892 6 Jul 1887 11 Jan 1888 17 Apr 1889 24 Feb 1892 6 Dec 1895 16 Jun 1889 27 Apr 1893 10 Jun 1888 8 Jun 1887 14 Oct 1888 Nov 27 1890 25 Jan 1874 Gent, Belgium Belgium Dison, Liege, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium St. Nicolas, Belgium Knesselare, Belgium Brussels, Belgium Antwerp Belgium Ghent, Belgium Ghent, Belgium Ghent, Belgium Florenville, Luxembourg, Belgium Doel, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Menin, Belgium Waarschoot, Belgium Florenville, Luxembourg, Belgium Onkerzele, Belgium Belgium Ghent, Belgium West Flanders, Belgium Eecloo, Belgium Eecloo, Belgium Nazareth, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium St. Nicolas, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Belgium Waltham Belgium Waltham St. Nicholas, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Belgium Chelsea Roeselaere, Belgium Valencart???, Belgium Taunton Holyoke Concord Junction South Boston Lawrence Lawrence Boston Everett Medford Medford Boston New Bedford Springfield Medford Lawrence Lowell New Bedford Boston South Boston Boston Lowell Lawrence Methuen Lawrence South Boston Lawrence South Boston Van Bakel, Georges Van Bakel, Frank 21 Sep 1889 19 Jan 1887 Grammont, EF, Belgium Geraardsbergen, Belgium Medford Boston Van Bokland, Alois Van Boom, Louis 9 Sep 1887 25 Jul 1887 St. Nicholas, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Boston Boston Springfield Springfield 85 Waltham Waltham Chelsea Lowell Pittsfield Walpole Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Van Cauweberg, Francis Van Damme, Frans Van Den Brande, Louis Van Dooren, Albert Van Geyte, Alphons Van Geyte, Remie Van Gompel, Jerome Polydore Van Hove, Louis Van Hove, Alex Van Hove, Frank Van Marche, Alexander Van Marcke, Alexander Van Marcke, Joseph Eugene Van Mierenhouch, Frank Van Oosterwijck, George Van Oudenhove, Odilon Van Popple, Edward Van Pruet, Frank Van Rillaert, Prosper Van Santvoort, Henry Van Tiggelen, Prosper Van Trimpont, Hector Van Vareneroye?, John Van Vlierberghe, Raymond Van Weezenbeke, Gislean Van Wymersch, Alfred Van Wymersch, Oscar Vanacker, Charles Vancoillie, Emile Vancoillie, Virgile Vanden Bosch, Leon Vandenbossche, Ernest Vandenbroucke, Jules Vandenhecke, Robert Ivo Vandeputte, Jules Vanderhecke, Joseph Gilbert Vanderstuyf, Francois Vangermersch, Valere Varle, Cesar Vercauter, Maurice Verdonck, John Verhaegen, Cornelius Verhaegen, John Verheyen, August H Verheyen, Edward Verhille, Louis Verholle, Joseph Vermeulen, John Batiste Verschueren, Adolph Gustave Verween, Jules Victor, Achiel ? Vinckerlengel, James Vonck, John Wailly, Victor Raymond 30 Aug 1893 27 Aug 1887 10 Jan 1887 22 Jun 1887 8 Dec 1886 5 Mar 1895 01 Mar 1890 18 Jul 1890 4 May 1890 1 Nov 1892 31 Oct 1894 31 Oct 1894 28 Apr 1882 11 Feb 1889 1 Nov 1896 7 Feb 1894 Jan 29 1893 May 15 1896 7 Nov 1890 Jul 17 1894 Nov 1 1888 Nov 6 1890 23 Jan 1888 27 Nov 1887 17 Dec 1889 12 Mar 1888 Jul 26 1893 26 Nov 1886 8 Oct 1888 26 Sep 1896 5 May 1889 20 May 1887 24 Oct 1893 19 Sep 1896 Dec 7 1886 7 Feb 1893 16 May 1897 5 Sep 1892 24 Feb 1890 4 Dec 1896 28 Jun 1895 24 Mar 1896 20 Jul 1891 11 Sep 1894 28 May 1896 3 Aug 1895 9 Dec 1888 19 Nov 1885 25 Nov 1879 8 Feb 1892 2 Apr 1882 31 Dec 1894 21 Jun 1892 8 Mar 1893 Oost Vlanderen, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Gent, Belgium St. Nicholas Wals, Belgium St. Nicolas? Belgium Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Belgium Termonde, Belgium Lierre, Antwerp, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Wetteren, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Grammont, EF, Belgium Eecloo, Belgium Roulers, Belgium Roeselare, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Gent, Belgium Meenen, Belgium Renaix, Belgium West Flanders, Belgium Renaix, W. Flanders;Belgium Gent, Belgium Ronse, Belgium Belgium Chelsea Eecloo, Belgium Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium ….hont, Belgium Thil?, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Lembeke, Belgium Belgium Belgium Mouscron, Belgium Belgium Antwerp, Belgium St. Nicholas, Belgium Alost, Belgium Lawrence South Boston Boston Boston Everett Everett Waltham Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Boston South Boston Boston Wicheler, Emiel Wouters, Frank 27 Aug 1890 24 Mar 1888 Grammont, EF, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium Chelsea Boston Ysebart, John Charles Mar 12 1890 Turnhout, Belgium Medford 86 Boston Chelsea Boston Waltham West Springfield Malden Lowell Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Holyoke Lowell Dorchester South Boston Medford Medford Lawrence Medford Pittsfield Medford Everett Boston Lawrence Springfield Medford Lawrence Methuen Methuen South Boston Chelsea Lawrence Lawrence New Bedford Lawrence East Boston Waltham Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Pennsylvania and West Virginia Obituaries Extracted from the Newspaper Archive Raoul Balza, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Balza died at the home of his parents of 1006 Crest avenue at 10o’clock yesterday morning. The child had been sick of pneumonia and its death was not unexpected. Services will be held at the house Saturday afternoon at 2o’clock after which the remains will be taken to the Charleroi cemetery to be interred. - The Daily Mail – Charleroi, PA, 20 Apr 1906 Mrs. Adelaide Balza, aged 78 years, died February 23 at 4:10am at her home at 1002 Crest avenue after a short illness. She had been a resident of Charleroi for the past 50 years. Surviving are four sons: Rene, Maurice, Herman and Arnold of Charleroi; a daughter, Miss Bertha Balza, at home; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends will be received at the late home. The Monessen Daily Independent, Monessen, PA – 23 Feb 1943 Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Balza and daughter Adelaide, wish to express their appreciation for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy and condolence extended by their friends and neighbors during their recent bereavement, the loss of their son and brother, Pfc Raymond M Balza8, who was killed in action February 14, 1945. The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, PA – 24 Mar 1945 We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband, father and brother, Herman Balza.9 We especially wish to thank the Rev. Frank Montgomery, the singers, pallbearers, those who sent flowers and offered the use of their cars, and all who in any way tended to lessen our sorrow. Mrs. Mary Balza and Family, Brothers and Sister - The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, PA – 30 Apr 1946 Leon J. Balza, 85, of Ohioville, passed away Saturday evening, August 2, 2008, at The Medical Center, Beaver, following a brief illness. Born October 10, 1922 in Sands Springs, OK, he was a son of the late Jules and Mary Schroeder Balza and had been a resident of Ohioville since 1977. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, he had served with an artillery unit in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired from Armco Steel in Ambridge after over 30 years. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife of nearly 61 years, Ruth Balza, on December 14, 2007, and three sisters, Mildred Iben, Ethel Lloyd, and Marie Knox. Leon 's passion was his family and he will be sadly missed by those he loved, including his son and daughter-inlaw, Daniel and Jane Balza , Fountain Valley, CA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and John Dawson, with whom he had resided, and Sandy and Terry Lukens, Temecula, CA; five grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff (Jennifer) Rice, Las Vegas, NV; Jaime (Donald) Martin, Check, VA; Jody (Matt, USMC) Callen USMC; Kevin (Laura) Lukens, Carlsbad, CA, and Brian Lukens, of California, and six great-grandchildren, Ruth, Donald, Andrew, and Marybeth Martin, Annabelle Lukens, and Tyler Penkalski. As per his wishes, cremation services will be conducted by the NOLL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8 9 Adelaide Balza Given Party On Ninth Birthday Adelaide Balza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Balza, celebrated her ninth birthday anniversary last Thursday February 13, and was honor guest at a party given in the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Rene Balza, 1014 Meadow Avenue. Party hours were from 5:30 to 8:00 o’clock and feature of the refreshments was a large birthday cake, decorated with pink and white frosting and nine lighted candles. Serving refreshments to the children were the honor guest’s mother and her aunt. Favors were little red baskets filled with Valentine candies. Children entertained at the party were: Beverly Balza, Earl Biagini, Jean Rench, Louis Moss, Jean Pomganio, Norman Biagini, Joyce Freeman, Norman Mino, Eugene Pompanio, Mary Louise Houston, Arlene Magello, Arlena Dury, Rosemary Marchinetti, Louis Rialti, Emma Jane Bahala, Leonard Libengood, Denna Stanley, Garner Polacci and Nancy Rush. The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, PA – 20 Feb 1941 Looking Down the Years: 25 Years Ago Today Feb 7, 1920 Mrs. Jennie Balza, 1002 Crest Avenue, dies in Monongahela Hospital ‐ The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, PA – 7 Feb 1945 Posthumous Award of Two Medals To Pfc Maurice Balza The award and presentation of the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medals, posthumously, to Maurice Balza, of 1012 Meadow avenue, Charleroi, for his son, Private First Class Raymond M Balza, was announced today by Col. Lucius McK Crumrine, commanding officer, Pittsburgh Sub‐District. Third Service Command. According to the citation with the Silver Star Medal award, Pfc Balza, a member of the Airborne Infantry on February 13, 1945, with utter disregard for his personal safety, moved his machine gun to an exposed position from which he poured a deadly fire into the attacking enemy. Although the target of intense enemy fire, he remained forward and continued to fire on the enemy until the attack was repulsed. “In the performance of this heroic deed, this intrepid soldier was mortally wounded. The daring courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Private First Class Balza set an inspiring example for his unit and exemplify the highest traditions of the United States Army.” The award of the Bronze Star Medal was won earlier for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy, December 15, 1944. When an assistant gunner in a machine gun squad was wounded, according to the citation, Balza, an ammunition bearer, completely disregarding his own safety, crawled over difficult, fire‐swept terrain to substitute for his fellow soldier. Despite fierce enemy counter‐attacks, he remained with the gun; his accurate fire destroyed two enemy machine guns and contributed materially to the successful defense of the position. The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, PA – 18 July 1945 Pfc Raymond M Balza was killed in action in the Pacific theater Herman Balza’s obituary - found in The Charleroi Mail, 25 April 1946 – is unreadable 87 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 333 Third St, (724) 728-5171. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Beaver Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, in Leon 's name to a charity of your choice. - Allegheny Times (Coraopolis, PA) - Monday, August 4, 2008 Maurice Balza of 1012 Meadow avenue, Charleroi, died in the Charleroi-Monessen hospital, December 25, 1956 at 9:30am. He was born in McDonald, PA, January 27, 1900, the son of Leon and Adelaide Francois Balza. He was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal church, the Italia Unita Club, the Lithuanian Library Association, and the Eighth Street Belgium Club. He was a life-long resident of Charleroi and for the past twenty-five years, operated a barber shop on Crest avenue. He is survived by his wife, Tresa Grilli Balza, one daughter, Mrs. Michael J Torban of Charleroi, one brother, Arnold Balza of Charleroi, one sister, Mrs. Joseph Schroeder of Rochester and one grandchild. A son, Raymond Balza was killed while in service in the South Pacific The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, PA – 26 Dec 1956 Ishmael Pensis, in his 76th year, a resident of Washington County for more than 60 years, died at his home 317 North street, McDonald, Tuesday, April 3, 1(9)51, at 1am. He had been in failing health for the past few months. Mr. Pensis was born in Charleroi, Belgium Feb 7, 1878(?). He came to the United States at the age of 12 years and located in McDonald where he had resided since. He was a retired coal miner and for 50 of his active years he was employed by the Pittsburgh Coal Company. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, McDonald. His wife, the former Bertha Behling, survives with two daughters: Miss Pauline Pensis, at home and Mrs. Roy H Oats, McDonald; a brother, John Pensis, Charleroi; three grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. - The Charleroi Mail, Charleroi, PA – 4 Apr 1951 A vacationing Charleston man was pronounced dead on arrival at a Daytona Beach, Fla. Hospital Tuesday after being pulled from the ocean by an off-duty lifeguard. The victim was identified as Roger Hiersoux, 63, of Central Ave. An Associated Press report said it was not immediately determined whether Hiersoux drowned or died of heart attack. Witnesses said he was floating face up in the water. Neighbors said Hiersoux was employed at Libbey-Owens Ford Glass Co in Kanawha City. He reportedly left Saturday for a Florida vacation. – The Charleston Gazette, Charleston, West Virginia, July 9, 1958 Roger J Hiersoux, 42, of 620 Kanawha Blvd., died Sunday morning at his home after an apparent heart attack. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and was a World War II veteran of Air force service. Mr. Hiersoux was a glass cutter for OwensIllinois Glass Co. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rachel Hiersoux of Charleston; a daughter Miss Carol Jane Hiersoux at home; an a son, Michael Hiersoux at home. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 10am Tuesday in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church by the Rev. Cuthbert Schoeppner. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park at South Charleston. The Rosary will be recited at 8pm today in Owen and Barth Funeral Home. – The Charleston Gazette, Charleston, West Virginia – 21 Dec 1964 Mrs. Bertha DeBecker Hiersoux, 77, widow of John J Hiersoux, a pioneer Knanwha valley glass manufacturer, died early Monday in a Charleston hospital. She resided at 909 Central Ave. Her husband who died Dec 19, 1946, was one of the organizers of the Charleston Widow Glass Co. in 1910. Requiem mass will be celebrated at St Anthony’s Catholic church Thursday at 9am by Father Cuthbert. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial park. The boy is at the Owen and Barth funeral home and will be taken to the residence Wednesday at noon. Surviving are two sons, John J Hiersoux and Roger Hiersoux, both of Charleston; a sister, Mrs. Julia Vanderauwera of Belgium; a brother, Bruno DeBecker, Belgium and three grandchildren. The Charleston Daily Mail, Charleston, West Virginia, 25 May 1948 Funeral services have been held in Oakland, Calif., for Mrs. John Hiersoux, a former Charleston musical figure who died Tuesday after a long illness. A native of Belgium, she was a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music there with degrees in piano and chamber music. Until she and her husband moved in 1965 both were very active in Charleston musical circles. She performed frequently as a soloist with the Charleston Symphony and on many occasions with the Charleston Chamber Music players, founded and directed fir many years by her husband. In addition to Mr. Hiersoux, she is survived by sons, Arne, recently appointed to the art school faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and Glen of Oakland. The Charleston Gazette, Charleston, West Virginia - 31 Oct 1970 Frank A Hautem, acquitted 10 years ago on a charge of murdering his wife, died today at a local hospital. Mr. Hautem, of 2809 Stratford Drive, was 55. His wife’s battered body was found near the Nogales Highway South of Tucson in 1955, the apparent victim of a hit-and-run driver. After an eight-day Superior court trial, a directed verdict of not guilty was returned. Mr. Hautem was a real estate operator and a Mason. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Euranie Hautem and a sister Mrs. Earl Price, both of Charleston, W Va. The body will be sent to Charleston for services and burial. Arizona Mortuary is handling arrangement. Tucson Daily Citizen, Tucson, Arizona – 21 Oct 1965 An illness of three months caused the death Wednesday of Fernand HAUTEM. 69, retired glass blowed, who was employed at the old Banner glass plant in South Charleston for several years. Since 1908 Mr. Hautem had resided in South Charleston, and at the time of his death he lived with his sister, Mrs. Anna Lachapelle of Ninth Av. Mr. Hautem was born in Belgium and came to the US in 1889. He also is survived by two brothers, A F Hautem of Charleston and Hubert Hautem of Marion, Indiana. The body is at Snodgrass mortuary. – The Charleston Daily Mail, Charleston, W Va, 17 July 1947 88 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Belgians on the 1910 Census: California, Alameda County By Guy Gallez and Régine Brindle http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inbr/AmCensuses/1910Census/1910CensusCaAlameda.html Name Relationship Sex/Age/Status/kids Birthplace/Father/Mother Emigration /Naturalization Occupation Alameda Ward 3 Gogo, Martin Robin, Maria Renshaw, Angel Renshaw, Josephine Renshaw, Arthur Head daughter daughter gddaughter Gdson M/76/W F/42/W F/40/W F/21/S M/15/S Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1863-Na own income France/France/France 1888-Al laundryman France/France/France 1888 none California/France/France saleslady @ dry goods California/France/France machinist apprentice Flies, Albin Flies, Victorine Roomer Roomer M/40/M1-18 F/45/M1-18 Bush, Frank A Bush, Alice Bush, Alice Head Wife Daughter M/42/M1-5 F/26/M1-5 F/2/S 2/1 California/Belgium/Ireland California/California/California California/California/California Ross, Malcolm G Ross, Gabrielle M Ross, Barbara A Head Wife Daughter M//M1-5 F/34/M1-5 F/1/S 1/1 England Scotland Scotland 1901-Al Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1881 California/England/Belgium real estate agent none none Vandersbeck, Gaston Vandersbeck, Rachel Vandersbeck, Anna Head Wife Daughter M/29/M1-7 F/27/M1-7 F/7/S 2/2 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1904-Al Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1904 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1904 florist nursery none none Cobb, Henrietta Roomer F/76/S Belgium/England/Belgium 1854 own income Albrecht, Theophilus J Albrecht, Ella Head wife M/42/M1-12 F/44/M1-12 Alameda Ward 4 De La Fontaine, Charles De La Fontaine, Louise De La Fontaine, Alice De La Fontaine, Andrew De La Fontaine, Ruth De La Fontaine, Francis De La Fontaine, Anna De La Fontaine, Margaret Head wife daughter son daughter son daughter Head M/40/M1-13 F/35/M1-13 F/12/S M/10/S F/8/S M/6/S F/2/S F/72/W Otteson, Valdemar Partner M/34/S Alameda Ward 5 Dujardin, Albert Dujardin, Grace Dujardin, Dorothy Dujardin, Raymond Dujardin, Lucretia S Hadley, Mabel Head wife daughter son mother boarder M/41/M1-9 F/37/M1-9 F/8/S M/6/S F/66/W 8/5 F/29/S Carpentier, Alphonse Head M/68/M1-33 Carpentier, Angele Carpentier, Marguerite Fenbosch, Jeanne Fenbosch, John Fenbosch, John Wife Daughter Daughter son-in-law Grandson F/60/M1-33 F/22/S F/31/M1-3 M/32/M1-3 M/2/S 6/5 Belgium/England/Belgium 1888-Na Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1888 carpenter - Home none buyer for drygoods Co none none 0/0 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1891-Na US Postal carrier California/Kentucky/Louisiana none 2/2 California/Belgium/Ireland California/Wisconsin/Wisconsin California/California/California California/California/California California/California/California California/California/California California/California/California Ireland/Scotland/Ireland US postal carrier none none none none none none none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium cook on steamship 2/2 California/Belgium/New Jersey constructor - elevator California/Maine/ Maine none California/California/California none California/California/California none New Jersey/New Jersey/New Jersey dressmaker Canada/Massachusetts/Massachusetts nurse - private house Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 3/3 1/1 89 1879-Al importer of glass, cement emp. Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1879 none California/Belgium/Belgium none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1879 none California/Holland/Holland printer California/California/Belgium none Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Alameda Ward 6 Prevost, Alphonse J Prevost, Lila G K Law, Andrew Law, Marie A Law, Andrew Cruzellus, Josephine Alameda Ward 7 Balny, Eugene J Balny, Rose C Melotte, August Melotte, Magaline King, Gustavine M Melotte, Henry C King, W King, Leo E Provost, Sydney S Provost, Edith G Provost, Sydney D Berkely Robson, Henry F Robson, Pauline M Robson, Felix R Robson, Amy C Kelly, Thomas Kelly, Sylvia Kelly, Clare Verbelhen, James J Harker, Charles S Harker, Blanche L A Harker, Ernest W Harker, Richard N Harker, Edgar L Harker, Wesley B Louvan, Amelia F Vanden Bergren, Joseph Vanier, Hector M Vanier, Katherine Vanier, Hector Vanier, Elmer Vanier, Violet Vanier, Lorraine Vanier, Leslie Vanier, Melba Vanier, Stanley Vanier, Dorma Louvan, Ernest A A Louvan, Martha M Louvan, James S Louvan, Ernest A A Louvan, Blanche Louvan, Martha M Louvan, Ethel Paranti, Dominic Head wife Head Wife Son Head M/37/M1-12 F/33/M1-12 M/37/M1-2 F/34/M1-2 M/2/S F/53/W Head Wife Head Wife Daughter Son Son-in-Law Grandson Head Wife Son M/37/M1-10 F/30/M1-10 M/45/M1-21 F/42/M1-21 F/20/M1-2 M/18/S M/21/M1-2 M/10m/S M/38/M1-3 F/25/M1-3 M/2/S Head Wife son daughter Head Wife daughter Brother-in-Law Head Wife son son son brother Mother-in-Law Boarder Head Wife son son daughter daughter son daughter son son Head wife son son daughter daughter daughter Husband M/62/M1-20 F/45/M1-20 M/17/S F/16/S M/31/M1-9 F/31/M1-9 F/5/S M/36/S M/52/M1-15 F/37/M1-15 M/13/S M/12/S M/10/S M/60/S F/68/W 3/3 M/66/W M/41/M1-22 F/41/M1-22 M/19/S M/15/S F/13/S F/11/S M/8/S F/6/S M/3/S M/9m/S M/39/M1-15 F/33/M1-15 M/13/S M/12/S F/10/S F/8/S F/6/S M/25/M1-6 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 5/2 1/1 1/1 2/2 1/1 3/3 5/5 90 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium California/Ireland/ ? Scotland /Scotland/Scotland Belgium/Belgium/Belgium California/Scotland/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium New York/New York/France California/Belgium/Ireland Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium California/Illinois/Belgium California/California/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Iowa/Iowa/Wisconsin California/Belgium/Iowa 1878/Na merchant manufacturing manufacturer chemicals 1901-Al stone cutter - quarry 1891 none none 1898 none book keeper at gas company none 1893-Al laborer 1893 none 1893 none 1893 electrical fixture maker pressman newspaper none 1879-Na manager metal factory none none Sweden/Sweden/Sweden 1878-Na janitor store California/Belgium/France none California/Sweden/California driver wagon grocery California/Sweden/California none California/Ireland/Ireland wireworker @wireworks California/Belgium/Ireland none California/California/California none California/Belgium/Ireland wireworker @wireworks California/New York/New York president gas company France/Belgium/Belgium 1879 book keeper gas company California/California/France none California/California/France none California/California/France none Missouri/New York/New York own income Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1879? none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium book keeper gas company Illinois/Canada/Canada Cigar maker factory Illinois/Belgium/Scotland none California/Illinois/Illinois none California/Illinois/Illinois none California/Illinois/Illinois none California/Illinois/Illinois none California/Illinois/Illinois none California/Illinois/Illinois none California/Illinois/Illinois none California/Illinois/Illinois none France/Belgium/Belgium 1879-Na retail vegetables wagon Pennsylvania/France/Pennsylvania none District of Columbia/France/Pennsylvania none District of Columbia/France/Pennsylvania none Pennsylvania/France/Pennsylvania none District of Columbia/France/Pennsylvania none Pennsylvania/France/Pennsylvania none Belgium/Italy/France 1890-Na peddler - own wagon Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Paranti, Hannah Wilson, Cors H Schneily, Joseph Schneily, Eugenie B Schneily, Leon Prevost, Leopold Bayly, Alfred P Reyntieno, ?Roman ?, Ramon Schmit, James J Schmit, Adelia M Miller, Robert W Miller, Adelia F Maybeck, Bernard R Maybeck, Annie W Maybeck, Wallen W Maybeck, Kerna M Weness, Julia A Legrand, Theresa B Abbay, William C Abbay, Leone M Abbay, Camille Ver Mehr, Leonard M Ver Mehr, Irene Ver Mehr, Leonard R Ver Mehr, Am Ver Mehr, Elizabeth Leonard, George Leonard, Jane Leonard, Edna Hand, Lila Hand, Roy Colson, Alphonce M Colson, Cecile W Colson, Violet C Belleman, Paul Belleman, Annette Belleman, Maurice P Belleman, Adrienne McGraw, William J McGraw, Ivonnes Z McGraw, Catherine F McGraw, William Harold McGraw, John H McGraw, Henrietta McGraw, Elmer W McGraw, John B Fredenburg, William C Provost, Joseph E Provost, Maud Provost, Evelyn Salomon, Lina Salomon, Pearl wife Roomer Head wife grandson Stepson Roomer Head Head Head wife nephew niece Head wife Son daughter Boarder Servant Head Wife daughter Head wife son mother Sister Head wife daughter daughter Son-in-Law Head wife Daughter Head wife Son Daughter Head wife daughter son brother Sister-in-Law nephew nephew father-in-law Head wife Daughter mother-in-law sister-in-law F/22/M1-6 M/22/S M/76/M2-10 F/43/M2-10 M/19/S M/19/S M/34/S M/28/S M/28/S M/48/M1-11 F/44/M1-11 M/11/S F/15/S M/48/M1-19 F/42/M1-19 M/11/S F/6/S F/19/S F/32/S M/49/M-16 F/39/M-16 F/15/S M/39/M1-8 F/36/M1-8 M/6/S F/65/W F/37/S M/58/M1-37 F/55/M1-37 F/18/S F/25/M1-6m M/27M1-6m M/39/M1-6 F/27/M1-6 F/4/S M/51/M1-2 F/34/M1-2 M/4m/S F/1/S M/30/M1-7 F/27/M1-7 F/6/S M/4/S M/34/M1-10 F/36/M1-10 M/5/S M/1 M/75/M1-36 M/30/M1-4 F/26/M1-4 F/1m/S F/44/W 3/3 F/20/S 1/1 1/1 0/0 2/2 1/1 1/1 3/3 0/0 1/1 2/2 2/2 3/2 1/1 91 California/Ireland/Ireland none Belgium/Holland/Belgium 1905-Pa teamster contracting Co France/France/France 1880-Na own income France/France/France 1880 none California/California/California printer ? California/Belgium/France own income California/Belgium/Germany iron moulder in saloon Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1906-Al own income Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1906-Al own income France/Belgium/France 1885-Na High School instructor California/England/Pennsylvania none California/France /California none California/France /California none New York/Germany/Pennsylvania architect Missouri/New York/Pennsylvania none Belgian Am cit/New York/Missouri none California/New York/Missouri none California/Belgium/France book keeper hardware store Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1901 teacher for private family California/US/US none California/Belgium/Germany none California/California/California student California/Belgium/Connecticutt real estate firm head Vermont/Vermont/Vermont none California/California/Vermont none Connecticutt/Connecticutt/Connecticutt none California/Belgium/Connecticutt none New York/Ireland/Ireland secretary plantation co Pennsylvania/Ireland/Ireland none California/New York/Pennsylvania none California/New York/Pennsylvania none California/?/Belgium ? Belgium Belgium/Belgium 1890-Na Postal carrier Wisconsin/Wisconsin/New York none California/Belgium/Wisconsin none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1885-Na cashier bank England/France/France 1905 housewife California/Belgium/England none California/Belgium/Belgium none Kansas/Ireland/Ireland glassworker California/Ohio/California painter house California/Kansas/California plasterer house California/Kansas/California housewife Kansas/Ireland/Ireland none Kansas/Germany/Belgium none California/Kansas/Kansas plasterer house California/Kansas/Kansas housewife Ohio/?/Ohio carpenter odd jobs Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1882-Na dealer in gas mantles Indiana/Indiana/Indiana none California/Belgium/Indiana none Indiana/Germany/Germany none Oregon/Indiana/Indiana accountant real estate office Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Salomon, Earl Simonds, Charles Simonds, Annie Simonds, Charles Bogarth, George Harnstens, Charles Van Haulle, Charles bro-in-law Head Wife son Lodger Boarder Head M/8/S M/55/M1-29 F/49/M1-29 M/19/S M/40/S M/31/S M/39/M1-9 Oregon/Indiana/Indiana New Hampshire/New Hampshire/New Hampshire 1/1 California/Belgium/Scotland California/New Hampshire/California Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1904 Massachusetts/Belgium/Ireland Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1894-Na Van Haulle, Elizabeth Van Haulle, Alfonse Matthys, Rachel Dwight, Victor Dwight, Jeanne Dwight, Victor Toussaint, Jules Toussaint, Louisa Toussaint, Arthur Tincon, Vincent M Tincon, Alice Tincon, Rosie Tincon, Alfred Huillards, Auguste Huillards, Augustine Huillards, Alice Huillards, George Huillards, Adrean Matos, Frank Matos, Salima Matos, Mary Matos, Rosee Matos, Elsie Matos, Paul Wife Son Servant Head wife Son Head Wife Son Head Wife Daughter Son Head Wife Daughter Son Son Head Wife Daughter Daughter Daughter Son F/44/M1-9 M/14/S F/16/S M/29/M1-3 F//M1-3 M/1/S M/64/M1-36 F/60/M1-36 M/23/S M/41/M1-20 F/36/M1-20 F/16/S M/9/S M/51/M1-21 F/45/M1-21 F/18/S M/14/S M/12/S M/41/M1-20 F/43/M1-20 F/19/S F/18/S F/16/S M/13/S 1/1 Eden Schauer, Frederick Schauer, Jennie Coos, Louisa Helwig, William R Helwig, Emma Helwig, William Helwig, William J Helwig, Eugenia Kostoff, John Head Wife Head Head wife son father Mother Boarder M/50/M2-14 F/48/M2-14 F/45/W M/31/M1-11 F/31/M1-11 M/10/S M/55/M1-35 F/56/M1-35 M/32/W Stoffers, Charles Hilyer, Marie Hilyer, Madeline Hired Man Head Sister M/48/S F/55/S F/50/S 1/1 3/3 2/2 3/3 4/4 4/2 0/0 1/1 1/1 none carpenter house none carpenter house none private school teacher retail merchant furniture Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1898 saleswoman furniture store Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1898 none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1906 servant private family Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1905-Al bricklayer - house France/France/France none California/Belgium/France none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1887-Al none France/Belgium/France 1887 none Texas/Belgium/France fireman France/France/France 1884 towerman railroad Belgium/Belgium Belgium 1886 none California/France/Belgium labeller ? California/France/Belgium none France/France/France 1884-Pa proprietor of bakery Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1888 none California/France/Belgium saleslady retail dry goods California/France/Belgium none California/France/Belgium none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1903-Al tailor in tailor shop Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1903 none Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1903 servant private family Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1903 servant private family Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1903 servant private family Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1903 none Germany/Germany/Germany Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Michigan/Germany/Belgium Michigan/Germany/Germany Michigan/Michigan/Michigan Michigan/Germany/Germany Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1887-Pa 1873 1906 saloon keeper none laundress farmer saleslady none none none 1860 1908-Al none-Alameda Co Infirmary Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1901-Al cook @hotel 1903 sorts fruit @ cannery 1903 none Oakland Vandeupeereboone, Gustave Head Vandeupeereboone, Florence M wife Kazahari, Edward Y M/63/M1-8 F/42/M1-8 0/0 servant M/26/S Belgium/Belgium/Belgium New York/New York/New York Japan/Japan/Japan 92 1901-Pa own income none 1903 servant for private family Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 La Balle Pelote (Pelota Ball)10 Information provided by André Bodart, Etienne Hercot and Jean-Marie Geradon Pelota ball, a major component of the associative life of some of our regions, is paradoxically poorly known to the public. Origins Like other games played in Western Europe, the game of Pelota ball is one of the most direct descendants of the "tennis court" whose etymological meaning of "ball game" goes back to antiquity. The origins of the game of tennis are mysterious. The first mention of this game in Hainaut date from the first half of the 14th century, but it was the soldiers of Charles V who really introduced in our regions. http://users.swing.be/sw123868/images/waterloopetit.jpg The game also runs into the Flemish region with Bruges as its capital. On August 15th, 1628, a first contest, with prizes, was held in Oudenburg for the surrounding communities. On a technical level, during the 17th century, players begin to use a glove, also called pan, in order to protect the hand. A propulsion instrument is also adopted so as to achieve a longer throw range. The 18th century saw the game gradually abandoned in Flanders. “Racquet ball” was more popular in Tournai and Brussels. The regions of Ath, Walloon Brabant, Namur and Charleroi, will follow suit, each with its peculiarities of play. In 1813, Spanish prisoners held at the Saint-Jean barracks in Tournai, often engaged in the game of “big ball”. This gave the magistrate the idea of abandoning “racquet ball” in favor of this new game called "Pelota ball". In 1950’s Belgium, “Pelota ball” would finally replace various games such as "balle au tamis” (small sieve ball, where the screen is made of a 40cm diameter iron circle to which is attached expandable hair) or "demi dure"(half hard: in between the small “balle au tamis” and pelota ball, without the screen but with a bigger ball) The Field The field is made of two unequal parts. The "big game" is a trapezoid whose long side measures 19m and the short side (the cord) 7m, and a height of 30m. The “small game”, which continues the trapezoid is more rectangular, with a length of 42m. The field is usually the courtesy of André Bodart local public square. The cord, which separates the two fields, can not be crossed once the ball has been served. Uniforms Wearing shorts is allowed for youth. Wearing pants is needed for protection for the adult players who sometimes throw themselves on the ground to stop a ball. Wearing a hat is authorized as well as a belt to protect the kidneys. The athletic shoes used are often padded. 10 Sources: http://users.swing.be/sw123868/god.htm 93 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 The Ball Originally composed of various elements covered with skin (48 mm in diameter and weighing 45 g), the ball went through many changes, until 1975 when the synthetic ball as we know it was adopted. After several trials, the ball found its final form and composition (53mm and 50g). The original ball was white but a yellow version made its appearance in 1980, allowing better visibility against the gray and in the context of any television coverage. courtesy of Vicki Zabeau-Bowden http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/B-3-C6- Carnet-de-14-Cartes-postalesThe glove Fabrication-gants-de-Balle-PeloteThe ball is hit with a reinforced leather glove ("talon" and "paumette") which caused some /290683747350?pt=LH_DefaultDomai contention in the '70s and the '80s. n_23&hash=item43ae19fc16 The Pelota ball glove is originally a single hand glove to protect the hand. In the early days players used a woolen glove, or just practiced with bare hands. The use of a fine leather glove, reinforced with a plate to protect the palm, started in 1910. In 1980, the Federation began to require a seal of approval on the gloves to ensure they conform to regulations. Players A team consists of five players, namely: - The livreur (server) - L’Homme de fond or foncier (man in the Back) - The contre-rechasseur (counter-chaser) - The two cordiers (two corders) Rules The point of the game is to earn or prepare to earn points by releasing the ball, often the farthest possible in the opponent’s field. The ball should be hit back or with one bounce within the field. A team may not touch the ball twice in a row. The team in the “big 1927 Ligny, Belgium - Pelota Ball team field” serves until two chases have been given. The server is courtesy of André Bodart replaced at the beginning of a new game. Every player will have served after 5 games. The ball is served bare hand. When served the ball must with bounce once in the small field or beyond the back line by two “perches”. A team immediately earns 15 if the ball is hit beyond the back line (“ligne des outre”). A team gives up 15 if the ball is hit without the lateral lines without first bouncing in the field. A team also gives up 15 (Shouted out “quinze!”) if the serving ball touches one of its players or if the balls bounces into any part of a player’s body besides the hand or the forearm. The rules are obviously more complicated than we have time to address here, so let’s just say that, like in tennis, points are added as follows: 15, 30, 40 and game, except that the advantage after 40 or over equality does not exist in Pelota ball. In the league, the team that reaches 15 games first wins the game. Sociocultural impact Pelota Ball games fulfill several functions. 1. Sports: Most players are solely amateurs, but there are real professionals. 2. Entertainment: especially the case for amateurs. 3. Socialization: the primary function of this game like any sport is socialization. Pelota Ball teams do not limit their interaction to sports events; they also take part in festive events just for fun. The Pelota ball game was first played on the street, which is indicative of its role in social integration. The locale is very important in the life of a ball team, as a meeting place of choice for amateur players. Evolution http://users.swing.be/sw123868/im Since the '80s, we are seeing a real decline in the practice of Pelota ball. ages/cafe.gif Why? - In a world where change is slow, this discipline is seen as the classic expression of the sporting life of the community. On the 94 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 contrary, when the pace of change is faster, where innovations are more numerous, the standards of yesterday quickly become obsolete. - The Pelota ball game suffers from many other competing activities, the least of which is not soccer. In the international scope of things, there is a wider media coverage, which does not include this game which is too localized. - The areas designated as play areas in the streets disappeared as traffic increased in the '50s, which would require the development ballodrome sites, and in turn impact the social integration of the game. - the development of the automobile played a big part in the erosion of the practice of Pelota ball, as it enabled people to engage in new leisure activities. This could bring down Pelota ball altogether. Today Today, Pelota ball is still very present in Belgium, with championships (3 national, 3 regional, and 1 promotional) from May to August. There is even a European Championship as well as a World Championship. In 2011 the first "Champions' League" was organized, whose finals were held in late September in Spain. Paradoxically, this traditional sport seems to belong more in the Past. However, as the public's taste for heritage grows, Pelota ball seems to generate more interest. Indeed, many exhibitions about this sport are organized. Hopefully this new momentum will pull Pelota ball from the oblivion into which it has gradually fallen. The Big names of the game We can not mention all the great names of this sport, but here are a few: - Leon Cassaert of Gosselie, considered the greatest player of all time. - Benjamin Docquier playing in Kersken - Patrick Ridiaux from Courcelles - Cédric Bosse from Cour sur Heure We invite you to have a look to the "block of Pelota ball amateurs": http://acozcoquis.skynetblogs.be/ You can also get a better idea of the game by watching this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=mqb8RRxJiXg&NR=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=89fQm1rNgcY&feature=endscreen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3zFZjFjcpI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Qg-Q5QhFQ&feature=related We were so far unable to see if the Belgian emigrants continued to play the game after settling in the United States but it is evident some players brought their glove and ball with them as is witnessed by the glove and ball Vicki Zabeau Bowden found among the precious treasures left behind by her family members. We ventured a guess that baseball became a priority over the Belgian Ball game for most emigrants and further study on this would show many of them played baseball very well. André Bodart located an Ebay auction where a glove was being sold so there are still memorabilia from the early era of the Balle Pelote. The YouTube videos show there may be a revivalist movement http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Ancien-sport-gant-de-balle-pelote-cuir-balle-type-pelote-basque/290770246646?pt=FR_JG_Sports_Collection_Foot&hash=item43b341dbf6 95 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Belgians in 1906 Alberta Extracted by Régine Brindle http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/census-1906/001061-100.01-e.php Name Relation Sub District 19, Alberta, Alberta (Continued) 34/78 Raymackers11, Emill Head 35/78 Raymackers, Eliza Wife 36/78 Raymackers, Simson son 37/78 Gois, Martland Sister-in-Law 38/78 Gois, Ghislain son 35/117 Brux, Abel Head 36/117 Brux, Augustine Wife 37/118 Brux, Desere Head 38/118 Brux, Matilda Wife 39/118 Brux, Desere son 40/118 Brux, Prospairol daughter in law Sex Status Age From Emigrated Residence M F M F M M F M F M F M M S S S M M M M M M 30 30 1 25 2 36 25 76 68 19 21 Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1888 1905 1888 1895 1895 1905 Gillingham Gillingham Gillingham Gillingham Gillingham Cowley Cowley Cowley Cowley Cowley Cowley Sub District 20A, Alberta, Alberta 33/60 Tassin?, Joseph Head 34/60 Tassin?, Teresa wife M F M M 22 18 Belgium Italy 1882 1889 Coleman Coleman 35/61 Timmerman, John Head 36/61 Timmerman, Maximillienne Mother 37/61 Wiliamson, Achille Nephew M M M S W S 32 18 32 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1896 1896 1905 Coleman Coleman Coleman 14/66 15/66 16/66 Head wife son M F M M M S 32 25 4.5 Austria Austria Belgium 1905 1905 1905 Coleman Coleman Coleman 37/127 De Wilde, Emile P Jr bachelor M S 1 Belgium 1905 Coleman 24/163 Mago, Amil Bachelor M S 49 Belgium 1898 Coleman 23/196 24/196 25/196 26/196 27/196 28/196 Dulieu, Frank Dulieu, Leonore L Dulieu, Eva Dulieu, Georgina Ledieu, Leonare Monthieux, Julien Head wife daughter daughter brother boarder M F F F M M M M S S S S 34 26 6 1 20 20 Belgium France France Alberta France France 1903 1903 1903 1903 1904 1904 Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille 29/197 30/197 31/197 32/197 33/197 Mousty, Ama Mousty, Calina Mousty, Ama Mousty, Albert Mousty, August Head Wife Son Son Boarder M F M M M M M S S S 34 33 11 5 35 Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille Head M S 1 Belgium 1906 Lille Borremans, Alphonse Borremans, Aline Borremans, Hector 26/210 Dumet, Charles 11 Listed as ROY in the Ancestry.com database. Check the original at http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/e/e049/e001211537.pdf 96 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 39/229 40/229 1/229 2/229 3/229 4/229 5/229 6/229 Dumet, Julian Dumet, Emelia Dumet, Maria Dumet, Charles Dumet, Joseph Garner, Joseph Nonsen, Alfred Dumet, Philip wife daughter Daughter Son Son Boarder Boarder Head F F F M M M M M M S S S S S S M 31 8 6 3 1 20 23 32 Belgium Belgium Belgium France Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille 16/239 Mainfreid, Frank 17/239 Mainfreid, Adde 18/239 Mainfreid, John Head Wife son M F M M M S 33 33 6 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1904 1904 1904 Lille Lille Lille 7/263 8/263 9/263 10/263 11/263 12/263 13/263 Hatten, Frank Hatten, Mary Darye?, Bernard Darye?, Adel Darye?, Prosper Darye?, Alex Darye?, August Head Wife stepson stepdaughter stepson stepson stepson M F M F M M M M M S S S S S 31 42 18 16 12 10 8 Belgium Belgium Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Alberta Alberta Alberta 1900 1886 Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille Lille 8/333 9/333 10/333 11/333 Boutry, Nestor Boutry, Rosa Boutry, Nestor Boutry, Ashel Head Wife son Brother M F M M M M S S 35 25 6 22 Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1902 1902 1902 1906 Lille Lille Lille Lille 28/ Bromelet, Joseph August Boarder M S 22 Belgium 1904 Hill Crest Frank 1/318 2/318 Charlier, Victor Charlier, Florentine Head Wife M F M M 29 63 Belgium Belgium 1903 1900 Bellenne Bellenne 22/324 23/324 24/324 25/324 Shot, Joseph Shot, Fellectia Shot, Joseph Shot, George Head Wife son son M F M M M M S S 33 33 11 5 Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1902 1902 1902 1902 Bellenne Bellenne Bellenne Bellenne 5/380 6/380 7/380 8/380 9/380 Laundo, Pete F Laundo, Matel Felix Laundo, Mary Laundo, Bertha Laundo, Nestor Head Wife Daughter Daughter son M F F F M M M S S S 32 32 9 7 5 Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore 32/406 Enrie, Leon Head M M 32 Belgium 1905 Blairmore 34/406 Despliglaur, Gustave 33/406 Despliglaur, Enriett L. Head Wife M F M F 45 60 Belgium Belgium 1890 1890 Blairmore Blairmore 35/406 36/406 37/406 38/406 Babot, Joseph Babot, Ermot P. Babot, Phillip Babot, Hector Head Wife Son Son M F M M M F M M 40 40 7 4 Belgium Belgium BC Belgium 1900 1900 1906 Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore 39/407 40/407 1/409 2/409 Demousty, Adolf Demousty, Spilliett Demousty, Ertr Demousty, Loui Head Wife son son M F M M M F S S 30 32 8 6 Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1904 1905 1905 1905 Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore 16/412 Claert, Henri 17/412 Claert, Geanne 18/412 Claert, Alfonse Head Wife son M F M M M S 47 50 20 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1905 1905 1905 Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore 19/413 Castiau, Desire Head M M 44 Belgium 1906 Blairmore 97 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 20/413 Castiau, Morbach 21/413 Castiau, Hippolyte 22/413 Castiau, Laure Wife son son F M M M S S 44 10 3 Belgium Belgium Belgium 1906 1906 1906 Blairmore Blairmore Blairmore 33/551 Koffer, John L 34/551 Koffer, Sackues Boarder Boarder M M M S 50 24 Belgium Belgium 1906 1906 Frank Frank Sub District 27, Alberta, Alberta 5/141 Wambeck, Charles 6/141 Wambeck, Veronica 7/141 Wambeck, Mary 8/141 Wambeck, John 9/141 Wambeck, Anna? 10/141 Wambeck, Elsa 11/141 Wambeck, Georgie 12/141 Wambeck, Thomas 13/141 Wambeck, Annie 14/141 Wambeck, Agnes Head wife daughter son daughter daughter son son daughter daughter M M S S S S S S S S M M S S S S S S S S 45 30 13 11 9 7 6 5 3 1 Belgium Poland Poland Poland Poland Poland Poland Poland Poland 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 Coxley Coxley Coxley Coxley Coxley Coxley Coxley Coxley Coxley Coxley Sub District 35, Alberta, Alberta 32/458 Vanhaverbeke, Leon Servant M S 25 Belgium 1904 Lethbridge Sub District 35A, Alberta, Alberta 18/222 Brunel, Isidor Head 19/222 Brunel, Matilda Wife 20/222 Brunel, Rachel daughter 21/222 Brunel, Raymond son 22/222 Brunel, Margret daughter 23/222 Brunel, Adrian daughter 24/222 Brunel, Martha daughter 25/222 Brunel, Olga daughter M F F M F F F F M M S S S S S S 50 52 24 23 20 19 11 9 Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge 34/100 35/100 36/100 37/100 38/100 39/100 40/100 1/100 2/100 3/100 4/100 M F F F M M F M M M M M M S S S S S S M S M 38 36 14 13 9 7 6 4 32 28 19 France Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium Belgium 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1906 Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Lethbridge Sub District 36, Alberta, Alberta 23/72 Hall, John Head 24/72 Hall, Louisa Wife M F M M 45 35 US Belgium 1895 1879 3/42 Lodger M S 34 Belgium 1906 Head Wife son Head M F M M M M M S W S 34 26 1 56 33 Belgium Belgium Alberta Belgium Belgium 1901 1905 Heylins, Eugene Heylins, Sidonie Heylins, Mary Heylins, Marthe Heylins, Alves Heylins, Adamina Heylins, Susanna Heylins, George Leceit, Arthur Seveays, Charles Steyerart, Leopold Rowls, Louis Sub District 39, Alberta, Alberta 21/71 Tansacker, Louis 22/171 Tansacker, Emma 23/171 Tansacker, Alvin 24/171 Vanbergher, Hen. 36/171 Demumch, Hendrik Head Wife daughter daughter son son daughter son Boarder Boarder Boarder 98 1906 1902 Pincher Creek Pincher Creek Pincher Creek Pincher Creek Pincher Creek Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Canadian Obituaries Sent by Elaine Putnam, clipped from www.londonfreepress.com, www.lfpress.com and www.cgi.bowesonline.com Mrs. Anna DeBot, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away, on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the age of 81. She was born in Chatham Township and was a daughter of the late Jules and Marie (Vancoillie) Foulon. Beloved wife of 60 years to Albert DeBot. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Remi and Susan DeBot of Wallaceburg, Judy and Brian Pierce of Tupperville, Brenda and Ken DeWolf of Chatham, Dennis and Connie DeBot, Francine and Kevin Fox and Mary Ann and Jeff Parkes all of Wallaceburg. Dear grandmother of Chris, Jodi, Ryan, Scott, Shannon, Kelly, Chad, Stacy, Emily, Meagan, Lisa, Eric, Matt and Jen. Dear great-grandmother of Chelsea, Connor, Zachary, Isabelle and Brady. Kind sister and sister-in-law of Leon Foulon, Geraldine Foulon and Mary Foulon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a son Andre, her brothers Gus Foulon and Remi Foulon, her sister Madeline Barnier, a sister-in-law Annie Foulon and a brother-in-law Norm Barnier. Friends will be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The Funeral Mass will be on Monday, May 19, 2008 from Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:30am. Prayers Sunday at 8:30pm. Interment in Riverview Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis maybe left at the funeral home. The London Free Press, London, Ontario - 18 May 2008 Peacefully, at her residence, on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, Susanna C. (Oesch) Faber of R.R.3 Kippen, passed away in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Bert Faber (2004). Dear mother of Carol and Tom Penhale of Bayfield, Ken and Helen Faber of R.R.3 Kippen, Dianne De Wys of Zurich and Pete De Wys of Varna. Loving grandmother of Rick Penhale, Deb Penhale, Wendy and Tom Johnston, Sandra Faber, Darrell and Sue Faber, Angela and Dave Roth, Lori and Brian Bearss, Brad De Wys and Kim and Brent Grainger and 14 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Bill Oesch and his wife Velina. Visitation in the Hensall Visitation Chapel, 79 King St., Hensall on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. in St. Andrews United Church, Kippen, Ontario. Rev. Marybeth Wilson officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kippen United Church or the Alzheimer's Society. J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich, entrusted with arrangements. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Susanna Faber. - The London Free Press, London, Ontario - 21 May 2008 At University Hospital, on Monday, June 9th, 2008, Ed Van Puymbroeck at the age of 68. Beloved husband and true friend of Lorraine. Loving father and stepfather of Wendy of Kimberly, BC; Ed Jr. and his wife Margaret of London; Jeff and his wife Carrie of Newfoundland; Lisa O'Brien and her fiance Andrew Prentice of London; Paul McElhone of London; and Trevor McElhone and his wife Mary Beth of Tillsonburg; and brother-in-law of Shirley (Lawrence, 1975) of Chatham. Cherished grandfather of Mary, Katelyn, Laura, Mason and Trevor Van Puymbroeck, Patric and Ally McElhone, Jill and Justin Hammond. Ed will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the memorial service being conducted in the chapel on Thursday, June 12th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. rev. Michael Johnson officiating. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ed are asked to consider the MS Society or the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected] - The London Free Press, London, Ontario - 10 June 2008 2008-06-16 - Blanche Moens nee Boivin, of Delhi MOENS – Blanche: of Herbert Avenue, Delhi, passed away at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe, on Monday, June 16, 2008, in her 97th year. Blanche was an avid gardener and loved all form of needlepoint, especially knitting. Former Marie Blanche Boivin. Beloved wife of the late Jules Moens (1972). Loving mother of Louise Beam (Robert), Simcoe, and Jeanne Moens of Delhi. Cherished grandmother of Gregory Beam (Diana), Kevin Beam and great-grandmother of Justin and Derek. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her six sisters and one brother. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi, for visitation on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., thence to Our Lady of LaSalette Roman Catholic Church for Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Alan Dufraimont officiating. Cremation to follow with Inurnment in Delhi Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Delhi Sharing Pantry will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. SIMCOE REFORMER, Simcoe, Ontario - 17 June 2008 Peacefully, at the Woodstock General Hospital on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, Elsie (De Decker) De Paepe of Caressant Care, Woodstock, Ontario, formerly of Tillsonburg and Langton, in her 70th year. Born in Tillsonburg, May 31, 1939, daughter of the late Emiel De Decker (1999) and Nellie (Paardekooper) De Decker of Delhi. Elsie is survived by two children and three grandchildren. Sister of Edward and his wife Agnes De Decker of R.R. #1 La Salette, and Emiel and his wife Lisa De Decker of R.R. #1 Walsingham. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by a brother, Noel De Decker (1966). Best friend of Gabe De Cloet of Tillsonburg and the late Virginia De Cloet (2004). Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Liturgy Service will be held in the VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg, on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Fr. A. Dufraimont. Inurnment in Tillsonburg Cemetery. Public visitation will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Memorial donations (by cheque only) to the charity of your choice. - TILLSONBURG NEWS, Tillsonburg, Ontario - 23 June 2008 99 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Surrounded by his family at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Peter Verbeek of R.R.#1 Belgrave in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Chambers) Verbeek. Loving father of Sherry and her husband Martial Robitaille of Penetang, Nancy Verbeek of Londesborough and Steve Verbeek of Wingham. Dear grandfather of Josh Pickett, Cole Lewis, Colette and Celine Robitaille. Brother of Audrey and her husband William Van Breda of Elmira, Jean and her husband Adam Joostema of Guelph and Lucy and her husband Jerry Heidbuurt of Elmira. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Tom and his parents. Friends will be received at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. Interment Ball's Cemetery. Donations to the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation CT Scanner or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca. The London Free Press, London, Ontario - 23 June 2008 MARREEL – Jeffrey Mark Anthony: of Delhi, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe, on Monday, June 23, 2008, in his 37th year. Dear son of Noel and Margaret Marreel, Delhi. Lovingly remembered by his sister Marlene Burns (Ryan Hornsby), St. Thomas, and his two nieces Kaitlin and Mackenzie. Jeff will be fondly remembered by his two grandmothers: Josephine Marreel, Delhi, and Bernice DeGroote, Tillsonburg, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandfathers Albert Marreel and Albert DeGroote. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi, for visitation on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 28th, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Alan Dufraimont officiating. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. - THE TILLSONBURG NEWS, Tillsonburg, Ontario - 27 June 2008 ANCKAERT Maria (Mary) Seraphine of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, June 27 on the day of her 92nd birthday. She was born in Pamel, Belgium and was the beloved wife of 62 years of Albert Anckaert of Aylmer. Mary will also be greatly missed by her children: Gert Anckaert of London, Chris and his wife Deb of Dorchester, Rita Ferguson and her husband Roger of Eden, Loretta Thompson and her husband Jim of Aylmer, Ben and his wife Bonnie of Aylmer. She will be lovingly remembered by all of her grandchildren: Eleanor Anckaert, Brendan Dunlop, Patrick, Peter and Emilie Anckaert, Kara Snelling and her husband Chris, Natalie Ferguson, Jesse, Evan, Janice and Kyle Thompson, Aaron and Allison Anckaert. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother. She was predeceased by two children: Marc (1995) and Lieve (2004). Mary was a 50 year member of the Catholic Women's League of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Aylmer. She worked as a Red Cross Homemaker for a number of years after "retiring" from her work with Albert on the farm. Mary was a loving and devoted wife and mother who will always be remembered for her kindness and courage. Friends may call at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where CWL prayers will be held on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 11:00 am. Interment, Queen of Peace Cemetery. Father Gilbert Simard, officiating. Donations to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Personal condolences can be made at kebbelfuneralhome.com The London Free Press, London, Ontario - 28 June 2008 KOS, John - Died peacefully at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 27, 2008, at 69 years of age. Loving husband, partner, and best friend to Julia (McKeen) for 47 years. Dear father of Debra Kos of Quesnel, B.C., Darleen Kos of Florida, Richard of Florida, Chad and his wife Joelle of Rockland, and Derek and his wife Julie of Thamesford. Cherished Grandpa to Wade, Kevin, Maak, Zoe, William, and Sam. Beloved son of Matt and Maria (Huy) Kos of Leamington, and brother to Katherine and her husband Wayne Gunning of Cottam. Dear son-in-law of Eleanor and Arnold (2007) McKeen of Leamington. Also survived by a sister-in-law Marie (Golden 2008) McKeen, nieces Connie and Sande, and nephews Douglas and Bradley. John grew flowers locally for many years, and coached with Leamington minor hockey and baseball in the 1960's and 70's. In recent years John enjoyed playing in the Mini Golf League at Colasanti's and in the Senior Golf League in Wheatley. Some of the best times in his life were shared with his family at their cottage in Magnetawan. Visiting at the Hammond Funeral Home, 318 Erie Street South, Leamington (519-3268423), on Sunday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from the funeral home on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jack Lovering officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or the Mersea Untied Church. THE WINDSOR STAR, Windsor, Ontario - 28 June 2008 At Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, August 14th, 2008, Mrs. Mary Anne Vanderhoek of London in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Bart and daughter of Jane and the late Jac De Smit. Loving mother of Lori and her husband Kevin Sampson and Shari and her husband Jeremy Hall all of Toronto. Dear sister of Jack De Smit and his wife Mary of Tennessee and Ron De Smit and his wife Harmina of London. Much loved "Oma" to Davis, Jake and Madeline. Mary Anne will be missed also by her nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where a Celebration of Mary Anne's Life will be held on Monday, August 18th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Private family interment, Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mary Anne are asked to consider the Dearness Home Legacy Garden. - LONDON FREE PRESS, London, Ontario - 15 August 2008 100 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Belgians in the 1900 US Census: Arapahoe County, Colorado Extracted by Chuck Van den Eeden http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inbr/AmCensuses/1900Census/1900CensusCoArapahoe.html Name Abbott ED: 129 Hollander, Phillip Hollander, Daisy M Hollander, Julie Hollander, Ignatius Lowell, Ruth Berkeley ED: 133 Haefkens, Francis Lebeau, Aloisius Beheilo, Edmund Ginty/Gentey, John Relation Sex Birthdate Status BirthPlace/Father/Mother Emig./Nat. Occupation Head m Wife f daught. f Brother m st-daughter f Dec 1857 Jun 1870 Jul 1899 Apr 1847 Apr 1893 m-2 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1884 m-2 2/2 Illinois/Wisconsin/Illinois s Colorado/Belgium/Illinois s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1894 s Wisconsin/Wisconsin/Illinois Boarder m Prof/Latin m Tutor m Servant m Mar 1871 Jan 1872 Dec 1871 Aug 1863 m s s s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Illinois/Belgium/Germany 1890 1890 1892 bookkeeper teacher tutor engineer Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1862 stock raiser stock raiser keep house laborer farm w/Hollander family Coal Creek ED: 137 Peters, Leonard Head m Oct 1827 s Denver ED: 1 Tasset, John Tasset, Mary Tasset, Edward Tasset, Harire Tasset, Florence Tasset, Joseph Tasset, Francis Head Wife son daught. Daught. son son m f m f f m m Jun 1860 Aug 1867 Nov 1891 Oct 1892 Jun 1894 Sept 1897 Feb 1899 m-9 Ohio/Belgium/Belgium m-9 6/5 Ohio/Germany/Germany s Colorado/Ohio/Ohio s Colorado/Ohio/Ohio s Colorado/Ohio/Ohio s Colorado/Ohio/Ohio s Colorado/Ohio/Ohio Merchant keep house school school school Denver ED: 5 Smith, Victor Lodger m Oct 1872 s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1881 cigar maker Denver ED: 6 Carelton, George Carelton, Josie Boarder m Boarder f Dec 1874 Nov 1878 m? m? Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1882 ? Belgium/Belgium/Belgium ?? printer keep house Denver ED: 10 Lispognal, Rosalie Langsworth, Frank Langsworth, Ella Head m Roomer m Roomer f Oct 1833 Mar 1868 Dec 1880 wd 0/0 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1877 ? m -3 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium ?? m-3 0/0 Indiana/Indiana/ Indiana ? cook keep house Denver ED: 14 Page, Araned H Page, Mary J Head Wife Feb 1857 Apr 1853 m-21 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1862 m-21 2/2 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1862 Restaurant owner asst. owner Denver ED: 16 Vandenburg, Chris Lodger m Feb 1870 s Illinois/Belgium/Illinois salesman Denver ED: 18 Krier, John N Lodger m Oct 1873 s Pennsylvania/Belgium/Germany broker Denver ED: 20 Devries, Joseph Devries, Allen T Head Wife m f Sep 1860 Jul 1866 m-6 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1878 m-6 0/0 Massachusetts/Ireland/Ireland cigar maker keep house Denver ED: 23 Develt, Christine Dumar, Valentine Mariness, Ernie L Mariness, Eugenie Dumont, Emily F Head Head Head Sister Head f f f f f May 1857 Feb 1879 May 1871 Jan 1877 Dec 1872 wd 0/0 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium ? s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium ?? m-5 0/0 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1891 ? s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1891 ? s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1897 ? landlady ? landlady landlady landlady m f 101 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Relation Sex Birthdate Status Montanye, Mary Vandres, Frank David, Angeline F Brose, Henriette S Dutschalk, Lena S Name Head Son Head Head Head Mar 1869 Aug 1890 Jan 1861 Jan 1879 Feb 1875 wd 1/1 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1887 ? s Colorado/Belgium/Belgium m 0/0 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1890 ? s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1898 ? s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1894 ? keep house school rooming house landlady landlady Denver ED: 25 Limburg, Julius Lodger m Jan 1858 s labor Denver ED: 31 Morgan, James Morgan, Zelia E head Wife m f Sep 1849 Apr 1851 m-29 New York/Ireland/Germany m-29 4/4 Ohio/Belgium/France Denver ED: 36 Goodman, John P Goodman, Mary Wife Head f m Sep 1852 m-17 Germany/Belgium/Belgium Sep 1865 m-17 0/0 Missouri/Germany/Ohio f m f f f BirthPlace/Father/Mother Emig./Nat. Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1880 Occupation accountant keep house 1869 printer keep house Denver ED: 38 Taymans, Emil Taymans, Marie Taymans, Ellen Head m Wife f Daughter f Apr 1872 Jul 1872 May-1900 m-2 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium m-2 1/1 Germany/Germany/Germany s Colorado/Belgium/Germany 1875 ?? laborer keep house Denver ED: 49 Neumeister, ???mel Neumeister, Louisa Neumeister, Mary Neumeister, John Neumeister, Agustata head Wife Daughter son mother m f f m f Apr 1868 May 1860 May 1890 Aug 1891 Dec1844 m-11 Germany/Germany/Germany m-11 3/2 Colorado/Belgium/Colorado s Colorado/Germany/Colorado s Colorado/Germany/Colorado wd 9/3 Colorado/Germany/Germany 1887 real estate agent keep house school school Denver ED: 51 Gentz, Henry Gentz, Mary G Gentz, Celia Gentz, Henry J Gentz, Clara Gentz, Godfrey Gentz, Mary Gentz, Anthony Head Wife Daughter Son Daughter Son Daughter Son m f f m f m f m Feb 1837 Aug 1845 Mar 1873 Dec 1876 Jan 1875 Nov 1878 Mar 1881 Nov 1885 m-39 Belgium/Belgium/Holland m-39 15/9 Prussia/Prussia/Prussia s Illinois/Belgium/Prussia s Illinois/Belgium/Prussia s Illinois/Belgium/Prussia s Illinois/Belgium/Prussia s Colorado/Belgium/Prussia s Colorado/Belgium/Prussia 1847 1856 Denver ED: 52 Condon, James head m Dec 1866 m-6 laborer Denver ED: 57 Dellmar, Adolph Dellmar, Elodie Dellmar, Adolph Dellmar, Elodei Dellmar, Marie Dellmar Albert Dellmar Laontin Head Wife Son Daughter Daughter Son Daughter m f m f f m f Dec 1853 Aug 1858 Apr 1888 Mar 1890 May 1892 Dec 1895 Jul 1899 m-13 Massachusetts/ France/France m-13 5/5 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium s Colorado/Mass./Belgium s Colorado/Mass./Belgium s Colorado/Mass./Belgium s Colorado /Mass. /Belgium s Colorado/Mass. /Belgium barber keep house school school school Denver ED: 60 Clark, Joseph Clark, Ruth Husband m Daughter f Jun 1863 Sep 1874 m-5 m-5 0/0 broker mine keep house Denver ED: 63 Brandt, William J Brandt, Ellen Brandt, Edna Thomas Annie Head Wife Daughter Niece Nov 1876 Jul 1875 Jan 1892 Jul 1876 m-3 Michigan/Germany/Belgium m-3 1/1 Michigan/Germany/Michigan s Michigan/Michigan/Michigan wd 0/0 Kansas/Belgium/Belgium m f f f 102 Ireland/Ireland/Ireland ? ? New Jersey/Ireland/Ireland Colorado/Belgium/Missouri ? expressman keep house nurse clerk butchr school drug salesman keep house w/Newton family Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Relation Sex Birthdate Status Denver ED: 64 Hoffman, H A Name Head m Nov 1862 s Denver ED: 66 Knaebel, John H Knaebel, Ernest Boarder m Boarder m Oct 1842 Jun 1872 wd s Aug 1856 Oct 1885 wd 1/1 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium s Colorado/Germany/Belgium Denver ED: 80 Richter, Mary F Richter, Grace Head f Daughter f BirthPlace/Father/Mother Emig./Nat. Occupation England/Switzerland/Belgium 1881 mine owner Belgium/Germany/England New York/Belgium/New York 1843 lawyer lawyer 1860 ? keep house school Denver ED: 83 Inman, Ira Inman, Henrietta M head Wife m f Jan 1859 Aug 1876 m-3 Illinois/S Carolina/Georgia m-3 0/0 Kansas/Germany/Belgium druggist keep house Denver ED: 87 Amos, William Amos, Maude W Amos, Ross Eisinger, Eugene S Eisinger, Leonora Eisinger, Marie head Wife son Head Wife Daughter m f m m f f Jan 1866 Sep 1869 Jul 1888 Sep 1875 May 1880 mai-00 m-2 Maryland/Maryland/Maryland m-2 1/1 Denmark/Denmark/Belgium ?? s Ohio/Maryland/Denmark m-1 New York/Denmark/Belgium m-1 1/1 New York/New York/New York s Colorado/New York/New York ? keep house Denver ED: 90 Ellis, Hugh Ellis, Mary head Wife m m Feb 1868 Sep 1873 m-7 England/England/England m-7 2/2 Illinois/Belgium/Canada ?? engineer keep house Denver ED: 91 Eichorn, Constant Head m Apr 1848 s Belgium/Germany/Germany 1880 m f f f Jul 1865 Dec 1865 May 1889 Sep 1869 m-3 m-3 1/1 s s New York/Germany/Germany New York/Belgium/Belgium Colorado/New York/New York New York/Belgium/Belgium m f m f Apr 1836 Jul 1842 Mar 1880 Sep 1888 m-36 Belgium/Belgium/? 1880 m-36 9/8 Ireland/Ireland/ Ireland 1870 s Colorado/Belgium/Ireland s Colorado/Belgium/Ireland Denver ED: 104 Mercy, Frank Boarder m Sep 1878 s Denver ED: 107 Mignolet, John Mignolet, Marie Minot, Jeanne Head m Wife f Mother f Jun 1853 Aug 1855 Jul 1833 m-20 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium m-20 2/2 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium wd 1/1 Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1874 1857 ?? 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Carrier keep house school school m f Jun 1865 May 1869 m-8 m-8 2/2 Denver ED: 92 Bieling, Frank Bieling, Mary J Bieling, Chrissy Morgen, Louise Denver ED: 93 Brandt, Peter Brandt, Annie Brandt, Josaph W Brandt, Stella Denver ED: 115 Cokayne, Henry Cokayne, Louise Cokayne, Victoria A Cokayne, Dorithy L Denver ED: 118 Noel, William H Noel, Fannie Head Wife Daughter Sister-in-Law Head Wife Son Daughter Head Wife Daughter Daughter Head Wife 103 laborer Merchant keep house w/Bieling family machinist keep house apprentice school Colorado/Belgium/Belgium New York/Belgium/England New York/Ireland/Ireland broker keep house clerk RR clerk keep house Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 Name Noel, Henry Noel, George Denver ED: 121 Derclaye, Herbert Derclaye, Angela Derclaye, Hubert Relation Sex Birthdate Status son son m m Aug 1892 Jul 1897 s s Head Daughter Son m f m Feb 1838 Dec 1882 Jul 1886 m-20 m-20 s BirthPlace/Father/Mother Emig./Nat. Occupation New York/New York/New York New Jersey/New York/New York Belgium/Belgium/Belgium ? Colorado/Belgium/France Colorado/Belgium/France 1863 carpenter school Denver ED: 127 Stroebel, Fredrick B Stroebel, Louise Condon, Rosalia head Wife Wife m f f Sep 1871 Sep 1877 Sep 1869 m-1 m-1 0/0 m-6 2/2 Wisconsin/Germany/Germany ? Canada Fr/Belgium/France 1890 keep house Iowa/ Belgium/Ohio keep house Elyria ED: 139 Bock, Fred Bock, Mary Bock, Fred Head Wife Son m f m Dec 1866 Sep 1874 Apr 1899 m-4 m-4 1/1 s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Germany/Germany/Germany Colorado/Belgium/Germany 1885 1891 Head m Wife f Employee m Nov 1857 Jan 1865 May 1888 m-2 m-2 0/0 s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Illinois/Germany/Germany Holland/Belgium/Belgium 1884 dairyman keep house 1892 ? waiter restaurant m Nov 1863 s Belgium/Belgium/Belgium 1888 laborer farm Middle Globeville ED: 153 Versue, A B Head m Versue, Mary Wife f Versue, Louise Daughter f Sep 1859 Dec 1852 Mar 1883 m-28 m-28 1/1 s Holland/Holland/Holland Belgium/Belgium/Belgium Belgium/Holland/Belgium 1888 1890 1890 carpenter keep house servant Valverde ED: 155 Dawirs, Cary J Oct 1886 s Missouri/Belgium/Missouri Leetsdale ED: 144 Bratt, Edward H Bratt, Caroline Benodt, Fredrick B Lower Platt ED: 134 Lieffer, Nicholas None Daughter f 104 farmer keep house w/Lott Family Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 The false account of a false Belgian of the Custer Massacre. By Guy Gallez In November 1929, some newspapers related a testimony of a Belgian living in Geneva, Ohio relating how he found the corpse of General George Armstrong Custer just after the battle of the Little Big Horn between the US Army and the Indians. Touching Story Of Custer Massacre General George A. Custer, killed in the massacre of the Little Big Horn during the Civil War, was recently divulged by Phillip Wanger, 84, Indian fighter and courier, now a farmer living near here. Because the message Wanger had been entrusted to deliver to Custer arrived too late to be read by the famous leader, the aged courier never cared to discuss his perilous ride through Indian country and the spectacle that dimmed his then youthful eyes termination of the ride. Born in Belgium in 1845, Wanger was an infantryman assigned Company K of the Second United States Infantry. His five years of service was spent for the most part in the saddle. He was bugler and orderly to Capt. Sam McKeever of the Second. On June 25, 1876, Custer was hard pressed. His supporting columns had failed him. A number of couriers were sent out for aid, but history records that only one other man besides Wanger, a member of a cavalry outfit, was able to break through the Indian lines. When Wanger had completed his long ride from Powder Creek Valley to the place where Custer had fallen with his regiment in the rocky territory of Little Big Horn. He found Custer on the ground, face down. A pile of shells from his rifle and a brace of pistols were beside him. Custer, the hero of the Civil War and innumerable Indian fights had been dead for more than an hour. He had been shot more than twenty times. Nearly all of the soldiers about him had been scalped by the savages. Custer had not been scalped. Wanger related that he learned later from friendly Indians that even among the ranks of the savages Custer had been respected and that "he was too big a chief" to suffer such ignominy. Wanger declares he never learned the contents of the message he was to deliver to Custer. He returned it to his commander after he had helped to bury the dead general and his ill-fated followers. In the furor that followed Wanger said the Message was lost at general headquarters. Wanger readily admitted he did not join the army in 1875 to be an Indian fighter, nor was a career of thrills his purpose in enlisting. He declared he joined the infantry, because jobs in Cleveland were so scarce, he could not earn enough to eat. The army post paid him $13 a month. Of that he saved $10 each month and sent it to his mother. This was published in The Huntingdon Daily News, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on November 18th, 1929 and also in The Danville Bee, November 22nd, 1929. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Little_Bighorn_me morial_obelisk.jpg/800px-Little_Bighorn_memorial_obelisk.jpg Where was Philip Wanger born ? Who was Philip Wanger? a look at the 1930 census of Geneva township, Ashtabula County, Ohio gives some information. He was living on South Broadway with his wife Emily and an adopted son William. 84 y.o., he was married at the age of 35 with Emily 19 y.o. He stated having emigrated in 1849, being born Belgium from a father born France and a mother born Belgium and his native language being German. His wife being from an Ohio family. Their adopted son being 45 y.o. and divorced, born Ohio from parents born in the United States. Till now, nothing amiss, but when going back with those censuses, all sorts of origin are stated. In 1920 he stated being born Ohio, his father from France and his mother from Germany. In 1910 being born Ohio from German parents. In 1900 he was living in Lakewood Hamlet, Rockport Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, born in February 1848 in Germany from German parents and having emigrated in 1860, his adopted son born Pennsylvania. 105 Belgian Laces Vol#34‐133 At the same place in 1880, before his marriage, he is listed twice. First as a farm laborer born Ohio from parents born Baden (Germany) and second with his parents Adam and Eva Wanger all born in Baden. His younger brothers and sister John, Randolph and Birdie born Ohio. Same thing in 1870, also listed an elder sister Eliza, born like him and his parents in Germany. Five younger brothers and sisters, all born Ohio. No information found in the 1860 census. License marriage of Philip Wanger and Emma Pety, delivered on May 2, 1882 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio His military Career. He enlisted at Cleveland on February 16, 1875, born Baden, Germany, 24 year and 5 months old, a farmer, eyes: Grey, hair: Brown, complexion: Fair, height: 5,7½, in the 2nd Infantry, company K. He was discharged February 15, 1880 by expiration of service at Camp Howard, Indian territory still a private, « character excellent ». Philip Wanger joined his Unit, stationed at Mobile, Alabama. It was not before September 1876 that his Company left Alabama to be sent to Atlanta, Georgia and from there to Newport Barracks, Kentucky. The 2nd Infantry was sent in Idaho in 1877, company K arriving in Lewiston in July 1877. From 1877 till his discharge, Philip Wanger was in garrison duty with his company in that area, essentially at Spokane falls and Mt Idaho. Some companies, but not company K as far as I was able to gather information, were slightly involved in the Chief Joseph Nez Perce war What to conclude? Except for the newspaper article and the 1830 census, all the information founds are giving his birthplace in Germany. His sister Elizabeth12 also stated in the 1900 census being born Germany. She also stated in that census is arrival in the States being about 1870. So I can conclude he was of German origin and not a Belgian. As to his account of the Custer massacre it’s sheer invention, it was not possible for him to be in June 1876 in Montana territory where the battle was fought, because he was hundred of miles far away at Mobile, Alabama. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Little-bighorn-memorial-sculpture-2.jpg/800pxLittle-bighorn-memorial-sculpture-2.jpg 12 Elizabeth Wanger Castle born August 11, 1846, death 15 September 1908 New Lyme, Ashtabula, Ohio. 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