Destinations
Stories
Newspaper clippings on emigration from Aalten to Canada
Newspaper articles and advertisements by and about emigrants from Aalten.
Johannes Korten went to Canada
What is the state of the family, four years after their emigration in 1951?
A mother remained faithful to her birthplace
American corporal visits Aalten in 1953 and speaks Achterhoeks.
Miss te Slaa has not forgotten the Netherlands after 42 years in the U.S.
Wilhelmina te Slaa (1899–1981) left for the US in 1911.
Emigrant couple from Canada returns to marry
Johan Bosman and Riek Kraaijenbrink from Canada married in Aalten in 1951.
Emigration in East Gelderland takes off significantly
Causes and motives why many residents of Aalten are departing for other countries.
Another exodus of Achterhoek emigrants
After WW2, many Aalten residents emigrate again, especially to Canada.
The steamship ‘Nestorian’ (1869)
In 1869, more than 100 emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship.
Emigration from Aalten to America
In the 19th century, almost a third of the population of the Achterhoek emigrated to
Peak became Pike in the US
How an emigrant from Bredevoort laid the foundation for a successful construction company in the
The sailing ship ‘Leila’ (1854)
In 1854, about 120 emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship.
Pioneers in Wisconsin – Heebink
About the Heebink family from Aalten, their journey and how they fared in America.
Amsterdam Pier, Sheboygan
Once an important transshipment point for wood, agricultural products and fish.
The Phoenix Disaster (1847)
At the end of 1847, dozens of residents from Oud-Aalten perished on Lake Michigan.
The sailing ship ‘Kath Jackson’ (1847)
In 1847, 131 emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship.
Pioneers in Wisconsin – Hilbelink
Gerrit Jan and Garritjen Hilbelink emigrated to Wisconsin in 1847.
The sailing ship ‘Hector’ (1846)
In 1846, dozens of emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship.
