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Drenthe, Netherlands Genealogy (view source)
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The following website for this province covers information provided by the [http://drenthe.ngv.nl/ Nederlandse Genealogische Vereniging (Netherlands Genealogical Society)]. On the left hand side of their home page under the heading: Uitwisseling (Exchange) you can find a very handy item: Links Drenthe. This item gives you numerous links to various websites for this province pertaining to genealogy. ) | The following website for this province covers information provided by the [http://drenthe.ngv.nl/ Nederlandse Genealogische Vereniging (Netherlands Genealogical Society)]. On the left hand side of their home page under the heading: Uitwisseling (Exchange) you can find a very handy item: Links Drenthe. This item gives you numerous links to various websites for this province pertaining to genealogy. ) | ||
Emigration | |||
Although Drenthe was the least populated province, it ranked forth when comparing number of emigrants. In the nineteenth century, many people in Drenthe worked in the agricultural sector which means this province was struck particularly hard when the crops failed. Also, many people in Drenthe joined the Secession and were among the first to emigrate. | |||
The [http://www.drenlias.nl/emigranten/ Drents Archief] has published lists of emigrants in an emigrant section of Drenlias. Select ‘English’ in the top right corner for the English version. | |||
Most Drenthe emigrants settled in Holland and Grand Rapids in Michigan, and Orange City and Pella in Iowa. | |||
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