Jacobus Huys

16 February 1823–4 September 1907 (Age 84)
Oedelem, West Flanders, Belgium

The Life Summary of Jacobus

When Jacobus Huys was born on 16 February 1823, in Oedelem, West Flanders, Belgium, his father, Charles Louis Huys, was 46 and his mother, Regina Daveloose, was 41. He married Joanna Theresia Rijs on 9 February 1855, in Oedelem, West Flanders, Belgium. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 4 September 1907, in his hometown, at the age of 84.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Jacobus? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Jacobus Huys
1823–1907
Joanna Theresia Rijs
1826–1875
Marriage: 9 February 1855
Amelia Cecilia Huys
1855–1898
Nathalie Huys
1856–
Joannes Fredericus Huys
1858–1900
Hypolitus Huys
1861–
Augustus Huys
1864–
Amatus Huys
1866–

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    9 February 1855Oedelem, West Flanders, Belgium
    • Children

    (6)

    +1 More Child

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (5)

    World Events (1)

    1830
    Age 7
    The Netherlands declare independence. The outbreak of a revolution in France in July 1830 inspire a Belgian uprising in August. Dutch troops are driven from Brussels, and on October 4th a unique coalition of Catholics and Liberals proclaim Belgian independence. The great powers--Austria, France, Great Britain, Prussia, and Russia--accept Belgian independence from the Netherlands.

    Name Meaning

    North German: status name for a householder or for someone who lived or worked at a large house, Middle Low German hūs ‘house’.German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Huzo, a short form of any of various compound names formed with hugi ‘heart, mind, or spirit’ as the first element.Swedish: most probably of German origin (see above).

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Huscher
    Hus

    Sources (4)

    • Belgium, West Flanders, Civil Marriage Registration, 1582-1910; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9GKM-XY3?cc=2139860&wc=QZ9J-P3S%3A1009520801%2C1009551201
    • Jacobus in entry for Frederic Joannes Huys, "Belgium, West Flanders, Civil Registration, 1582-1910"
    • Jacobus Huys in entry for Fredericus Joannes Huys and Leonia Ballegeer, "Belgium, West Flanders, Civil Registration, 1582-1910"

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.