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William Snip Obituary
William P. Snip, 92, from Sparta, passed away on July 25, 2022. Born on August 6, 1929, in Marne, Michigan, he was the son of William and Hilda (DeYoung) Snip. Preceding him in death were his parents, Bill Snip and Hilda Snip Slachter, his sister and brother-in-law Viola and Tom Ross, and his daughter, Mary […]
The father of Jelle Snip
At the registration of the birth of Jelle (* 01-01-1930), the son of Grietje Wygers Snip, a certain Geeske Jans van Zannen (Zanten) is the informant. This Geeske Jans is the mother of Jan Pieters Snip. He is married to Willemke Wygers Snip, an older sister of Grietje. A father of Jelle is not mentioned […]
Is Grietje Snip the same person as Grace Weidenaar?
On July 19, 1883, Grietje Snip is born as the first child of Willemke Wiegers Snip. At that time, Willemke is unmarried and lives as a housekeeper with Jan Sybes Siebenga and his wife Pieterke de Kleine in Sebaldeburen. The father of Grietje is unknown. Could it perhaps be Jan, the employer of Willemke? Willemke, […]
Diary Entries of Martje Snip-Nienhuis
Diary of Martje Snip-Nienhuis Sea Journey Volendam March 16, 1951. I will try to write down some things about this sea journey because otherwise, you quickly forget the details. I will just start at the beginning. On the morning of March 15, the day we had been remembering for some time because it was the […]
Marsh Fire Zevenhuizen
The greatest disaster to ever strike Zevenhuizen occurred on Tuesday, June 11, 1833. The events of that day must have made an unforgettable impression on all family members in the wide area and have been passed down from father to son for generations. This day began like any other. The sun warmed the ground, and […]
First English Translated Snip Story
It has taken us a long time to bring back all the information from the old site to the new site, but the first translated story is now online. And currently I am working on more, however I am not the origional author of the texts, so I am taking my time to assure I […]
Dutch Resistance: Albrecht Ite Snip
Albrecht Ite Snip 27-02-1921 in Groningen + 03-08-1998 in Emmen (Dr) Son of: Jakop Snip and Reina van Steinvoorn Arrested by the Germans for resistance work beginning of 1944. Transferred to Camp Germany and died 03-08-1998 in Emmen (Dr) The following documents were found in the Groningen archives: System cards of resistance-involved individuals concerning Albrecht […]
The gravestone of Lutske Snip
On the gravestone of Lutske Snip, the following text is written: “deceased while saving her child August 9, 1926.” When someone reads something like this, one wonders, what exactly happened that day and what became of her child(ren)? Hence, my research into this family tragedy. Lutske, a daughter of Siete Snip and Antje van der […]
The Children of Pieter Popkes Snip
Pieter Popkes, a son of Popke Wobbes, was born around 1764. He married his cousin Geertje Hendriks on May 20, 1787. From this marriage, at least 2 children were born, Grietje and Ebeltje. Grietje seems to have been named after her father’s mother, Grietje Jans, and Ebeltje after Geertje’s mother, Ebeltje Wobbes. Grietje was born […]