Brief Life History of Jan
When Jan Zeeman was born on 26 February 1836, in Noordbroek, Groningen, Netherlands, his father, Eltjo Jans Zeeman, was 27 and his mother, Anje Jans Riessel, was 38. He married Sieke Kuiper on 3 June 1865, in Noordbroek, Groningen, Netherlands. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 18 January 1916, in Slochteren, Groningen, Netherlands, at the age of 79.
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- Legacy NFS Source: Jan Zeeman - Individual or family possessions: Family genealogies: birth-name: Jan Zeeman
- Jan Leeman in entry for Eltje Leeman, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Record of Members (Worldwide), 1836-1970"
- John Zeeman in entry for Eltje Zeeman, "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1956"
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World Events (7)
1853
Birth of Vincent van Gogh.
1863
The Dutch abolished slavery in Suriname. The Dutch were among the last Europeans to abolish slavery.
1870 · Amstel Brewery
Amstel Brewery was founded on June 11, 1870, in Amsterdam. It is named after the Amstel River which served for refrigeration. They use ice from canals to help keep their brews cold.
Name Meaning
Dutch: occupational name for a sailor.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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