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Monday, May 4, 2015

{Help me Find my First Cousin in South Limburg, The Netherlands}

This time I am especially calling on my Dutch readers, and even more so from the South of the Province of Limburg. Who can help me find my first cousin: A.C. Groenendael-Kurvers, daughter of my Mom's oldest brother.


06 14 1969  A.C. Van de Groenendael-Kurvers, my first cousin holding a baby.
With my late husband Frans, I did visit her, after  my Maternal Grandfather Kurvers had passed away, in order to deliver her an envelope. Her Dad, had passed away in 1943 and he was the eldest son of my Grandparents.


The date and name I found on the back of this photo, received when visiting her.
A.C. Van de Groenendael-Kurvers
Nassaustraat 37 in Hoensbroek, The Netherlands

Anyone who could provide me with some information I like to thank in advance.
She no longer resides on this address...


Thanks to sweeet people from Hoensbroek, I did find her!
We have made several phone calls and also did visit her in 2016 at her home.
Social Media at its very best for searching across the big Atlantic Ocean!

Sadly my cousin passed away on August 20, 2019... but it makes me even more grateful for having made the effort to visit her in 2016 and for staying in touch by phone!


Related link:
{HELP ME FIND ITALIAN ARTIST M. SOTGIU mother of Luigi Tramarollo} | previous post by me


45 comments:

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    1. Dearest Theresa,
      That's of course what I hope so too; just like last time...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Dearest Mariette, wishing you a positive out-come in finding your cousin. May the Angels show a guiding hand. wishing you and Pieter a blessed weekend! hugs, Celia M (HHL)

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    1. Dearest Celia,
      With all the help + Angels, yes I do trust that there will be a positive out-come! It worked once before in Italy.
      We just got home safe from the Atlanta airport and can relax now with our dear friend.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Sorry I can't be of any help here, but I do wish you luck in your search.
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      Thank you and let's hope for the very best!
      Kindest regards and happy weekend to you.
      Mariette

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    2. Got luck and we have talked to each other already!

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  4. Ik hoopdat je ze vindt,dat zou mooi zijn . Ik heb mijn familie in Australie door internet gevonden,Groetjes,Joan

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    1. Beste Joan,
      Ja hoor, het is gelukt dank zij de medewerking van líeve mensen! Heb al met haar gesproken en ben er heel blij mee.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  5. Liebe Mariette,

    der 14.06. erinnert mich an den Geburtstag meiner Mutter.

    Sonnige Sonntagsgrüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Eine gute Erinnerung also!
      Ganz liebe sonnige Grüsse zurück!
      Mariette

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  6. Ik hoop dat je haar kunt vinden via internet, vaak lukt dat wel tegenwoordig. Ik wens je veel succes.

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    1. Beste Marianne,
      Ja hoor, we hebben al contact gehad via de telefoon! Erg fijn en dát is inderdaad het fine van tegenwoordig.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  7. Hope you have luck in finding her. It's wonderful to be able to trace our roots.

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    1. Dearest Sami,
      Thank you and yes, I've found her with so much help from friendly people.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Dearest Mariette; I DO hope someone can help you to find your first cousin. Would be fantastic, I'm crossing my fingers, dear friend.
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Dearest Miyako,
      Thank you for keeping your fingers crossed for me as it actually did work. We have talked to each other already via phone!
      Hugs and love back from Georgia/USA to my sweet Japanese friend.
      Mariette

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  9. Liebe Mariette,
    ich hoffe und wünsche, dass du Erfolg hast.
    Die visuelle Welt ist so groß - vielleicht liest
    jemand den Aufruf.
    Liebe Grüße
    Irmi

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    1. Liebe Irmi,
      Danke und es hat ja auch wirklich geholfen!
      Wir haben schon mit ein ander telefoniert!
      Ganz liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  10. lieve Mariette .
    ik hoop dat er vindt ..
    veel succes ..
    een fijne week ..
    veel liefs

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    1. Lieve Nieneke,
      Ja hoor, het is gelukt. Een lieve vriendin had het uitgeprint en we hebben al telefonisch contact gehad met elkaar!
      Liefs en ook een fijne week.
      Mariette

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  11. Mariette, oggigiorno, grazie anche a questi mezzi di comunicazione come Facebook, il blog e quant'altro, magari riesci a trovare tua cugina. Incrocio le dita per te. Paola

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    1. Cara Paola,
      Ringrazio troppo per tenere le dita incrociate come ha resultati fantastici. Abbiamo parlato con l'altro già via telefono!
      Abbracci a te.
      Mariette

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  12. Dearest Mariette,
    Mind of nothing of my luck positive provide peper are not with me..I hope some imformation send to you.
    Hugs and Love from both of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Dearest Michiko,
      Yes, I did get lots of help and it worked; we communicated via phone with each other!
      Hugs and love back to you from both of us.
      Mariette

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  13. I hope you are able to find your cousin

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  14. Dear Mariette,i hope you find him very soon!
    Maybe someone can help you!You must call at the Town Hall of Limburg!
    They can help you too!Have a happy week!!Hugs!
    Dimi....

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      Yes, I did find her already and we've talked to each other via phone. No, the Town Hall is prohibited to give any information; that did not work.
      Enjoy the remainder of the week and sending you hugs!
      Mariette

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  15. Someone send you the contact information of your cousin! I shared your message on facebook in the group Hoensbroek.

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    1. Beste Miranda,
      Dan ben jij diegene geweest die het voor haar uitgeprint heeft en haar overhandigde. Zodoende konden we vanmorgen (mijn tijd) fijn met elkaar telefoneren. Dank zij líeve mensen uit zuid Limburg!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  16. Hola Marietta querida !!! Yo deseo con toda mi fuerza que todo sea un éxito de su sobrina !! Que dios la bendiga !!

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    1. Dearest Angélica,
      THANK you and yes, with all combined efforts it was very successful. We talked to each other already.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  17. Good luck, dear Mariette, with your search! It looks like you already have some help finding your cousin. A sweet photo. xo Karen

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    1. Dearest Karen,
      Yes, I did have lots of people helping me and several even offered to go and visit her in person. There are so many sweet people and thanks to them, we have already communicated for the first time after 45 years...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  18. Dear Mariette. Wish I could help:-) Hope you find her:-) Big hugs

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    1. Dearest Eli,
      With so many positive thoughts, it worked just perfect as we found each other and communicated via phone already!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  19. What a lovely photo, ma chère Mariette. This is a beautiful mystery that I hope will be solved very soon. I can't wait to follow your progress on this. As I lose more and more family, I feel your need to reach out to those who are left to us. Good luck and keep us posted.

    Gros bisous,
    M-T

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    1. Dearest Marie-Thérèse,
      Thank you and the beautiful mystery got solved and we had a lovely chat this morning thanks to the support of many sweet people!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    2. I'm so excited for you. Also, my heart is with you during this first Mother's Day w/out your dear Mother. This will be my second w/out Mme Mère.

      Warmest hugs,
      M-T

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    3. Dearest Marie-Thérèse,
      Thank you and in a way, we are both still in the very same phase of having to live without our dear Mothers.
      Hugs and blessings,
      Mariette

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