Thema: Emigration
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Huinink
The Huinink family emigrated to Wisconsin in 1869
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The steamship ‘Nestorian’ (1869)
In 1869, more than 100 emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship
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Emigration from Aalten to America
In the 19th century, almost a third of the Achterhoek population emigrated to America
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Aalten residents who fought in the American Civil War
Some emigrants from Aalten fought along
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Peak became Pike in the US
How an emigrant from Bredevoort laid the foundation for a successful company in the US
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Walvoord Cemetery
In his will, Hendrik Walvoord (1801–1865) reserved land for a family cemetery
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Ruesink
The Ruesink family emigrated to Wisconsin in 1855
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The sailing ship ‘Leila’ (1854)
In 1854, ca. 120 emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship
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“We have it better than ever”
Letters from the Aalten emigrant Gradus Heinen from America
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Heebink
About the Heebink family from Aalten, their journey and how they fared in America
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Gruesome arrival in New York
The unfortunate story of Berend Hendrik Legters (1854)
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Amsterdam Pier, Sheboygan
Once an important transshipment point for wood, agricultural products and fish
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Wevers
The life story of emigrant Harmen Jan Wevers (1833–1905)
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The Phoenix Disaster (1847)
At the end of 1847, dozens of residents from Oud-Aalten perished on Lake Michigan
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The sailing ship ‘Kath Jackson’ (1847)
In 1847, 131 emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Duenk
The Duenk family emigrated to Wisconsin in 1847
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Hilbelink
Gerrit Jan and Garritjen Hilbelink emigrated to Wisconsin in 1847
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Stronks
How the Stronks family from Dale found their way in the New World
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The sailing ship ‘Hector’ (1846)
In 1846, dozens of emigrants from Aalten left for America on this ship
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Pioneers in Wisconsin – Haartman
The Haartman family emigrated to Wisconsin in 1846