In the early 1870’s, a discovery was made in the graveyard of Arbergen. A pair of gravestones from the mid 1600’s carried intriguing and unique markings, etched into the stone….
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John Nolan (1886-1929) John Joseph Nolan was the second eldest son of Martin Nolan and Annie Mernagh of Forrestalstown, Co. Wexford. He was born on the 20th of March, 1886….
Ballyleen mentions Spelling variants: Ballyleen, Ballylean, Ballyleon, Ballylion, Ballyhon, Ballileane, Ballilien. 1551 Ballylyon F Leathanach: 719 1563 Ballylyon F Leathanach: 504 1601 Ballilin F 1604 Ballelion CPR Leathanach: 52 1617 Ballelion and Ballinvalley…
In 1995, I was given a family heirloom – a commemorative portrait of my great-grandfather, Frederik Zee, born in Twisk in 1845, and one of the founders of the society,…
Since Bruno Zee first entered the city gates of Amsterdam in early 1721, generations of his descendants have lived here. Indeed, many more Zee’s than I first thought have made…
Strange Sequel to Wreck of an East Indiaman at Cape Agulhas — Mutineers Who Wore Gowns of Silk and Chinese Satin Copy of an article by Dr. E. E. Mossop,…
What makes a man go west? Just like his 3rd-great-grandfather, Bruno, Paul Zee was ready for adventure, and a new life. In 1907, at the age of 27, he and…
The Belgian Campaign In 1831, Pieter was selected to join the Dutch Army, and joined the cavalry in a regiment called the Ligte Dragonders No. 5. The selection was a…
Pieter Zee was born in Twisk on April 23, 1850. He was the youngest son of Pieter Zee & Neeltje Veer that survived into adulthood. He married Geertje Zijp in…
