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Alta Elizabeth Caauwe

Alta Elizabeth Caauwe

Female 1904 - 1991  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alta Elizabeth Caauwe was born on 20 Nov 1904 in Schuyler, NE (daughter of Adrian Cornelius Caauwe and Margaret Reisinger); died on 26 May 1991 in Richmond, VA.

    Alta married Pieter Cornelis Abrahamse on 20 Nov 1932. Pieter (son of Leendert Abrahamse and Dina Caauwe) was born on 15 May 1902 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 21 Dec 1991 in Richmond, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Adrian Cornelius CaauweAdrian Cornelius Caauwe was born on 8 Aug 1860 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands (son of Lieven Caauwe and Maria Jelderda); died on 12 Jul 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA.

    Adrian married Margaret Reisinger on 7 Jul 1886 in David City, NE. Margaret was born on 15 Nov 1868 in Portsmouth, OH; died on 12 Aug 1932 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret Reisinger was born on 15 Nov 1868 in Portsmouth, OH; died on 12 Aug 1932 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA.
    Children:
    1. John Westley Caauwe was born on 11 Jun 1887 in David City, NE; died on 27 Jul 1978 in Hoffman, MN.
    2. Hattie Mary Caauwe was born on 23 Jul 1888 in David City, NE; died on 5 Apr 1968 in Lakefield, MN.
    3. Peter Adrian Caauwe was born on 27 Sep 1889 in David City, NE; died on 28 Jan 1970 in May City, IA.
    4. Lester LeRoy Caauwe was born in 1890 in David City, NE; died in 1890 in Gothenberg, NE.
    5. Elmer Caauwe was born on 8 Feb 1891 in Pilger, NE; died on 12 May 1962 in Early, IA.
    6. Edna Myrtle Caauwe was born on 21 Feb 1893 in Pilger, NE; died on 15 May 1978 in Sanborn, IA.
    7. Pearl Alice Caauwe was born on 26 Jul 1893 in Pilger, NE; died on 6 May 1984 in Garden Grove, CA.
    8. Walter Lee Caauwe was born on 27 Nov 1895 in Pilger, NE; died on 6 Jul 1969 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA.
    9. Adrian Cornielus Caauwe, Jr. was born on 18 Apr 1900 in Pilger, NE; died on 4 Jul 1982 in Primghar, IA.
    10. Earl Ray Caauwe was born on 29 Nov 1901 in Gothenburg, NE; died on 11 Jan 1996.
    11. 1. Alta Elizabeth Caauwe was born on 20 Nov 1904 in Schuyler, NE; died on 26 May 1991 in Richmond, VA.
    12. Clara Lucille Caauwe was born on 20 Jul 1906 in Pilger, NE; died on 18 Jan 1908 in Pilger, NE.
    13. Leonard Elsworth Caauwe was born on 6 Oct 1908 in Pilger, NE; died on 16 Dec 1989 in Noxon, Montana.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lieven CaauweLieven Caauwe was born on 14 Mar 1829 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands (son of Cornelis Caauwe and Dina Elve); died on 24 Mar 1870 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands.

    Lieven married Maria Jelderda on 14 Oct 1857 in Kortgene, Netherlands. Maria (daughter of Adrianis Jelderda and Magdalena Catharine Schellaars) was born on 8 Nov 1835 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands; died on 9 Sep 1929 in Colijnsplaat, Zeeland, Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Maria JelderdaMaria Jelderda was born on 8 Nov 1835 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands (daughter of Adrianis Jelderda and Magdalena Catharine Schellaars); died on 9 Sep 1929 in Colijnsplaat, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    Children:
    1. Cornelius Adriaan Cornelis Caauwe was born on 28 Sep 1859 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 11 Nov 1938 in Holland, Michigan.
    2. 2. Adrian Cornelius Caauwe was born on 8 Aug 1860 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 12 Jul 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA.
    3. Peter Caauwe was born on 21 Nov 1861 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 31 Mar 1941 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.
    4. Lena Caauwe was born on 11 May 1864 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 11 Sep 1966 in Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
    5. Dina Caauwe was born on 24 Dec 1865 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 18 Dec 1954 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    6. Johanna Caauwe was born on 1 Sep 1868 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 5 Jul 1961 in Holland Ottawa Co MI.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Cornelis CaauweCornelis Caauwe was born on 11 Sep 1785 in Zierikzee, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands (son of Lieven Caauwe and Neeltje van Tholen); died on 27 Mar 1870 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands.

    Cornelis married Dina Elve on 24 Oct 1823 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands. Dina (daughter of Pieter Elve and Catharina Sinke) was born on 1 Apr 1792 in Axel, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, ZL, NLD; died on 28 Mar 1875 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Dina Elve was born on 1 Apr 1792 in Axel, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, ZL, NLD (daughter of Pieter Elve and Catharina Sinke); died on 28 Mar 1875 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    Children:
    1. Elisabeth Caauwe was born on 6 Jan 1824 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    2. Pieter Caauwe was born on 6 Feb 1826 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    3. 4. Lieven Caauwe was born on 14 Mar 1829 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 24 Mar 1870 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    4. Katrina Caauwe was born on 5 Sep 1831 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 16 Jul 1920 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    5. Dina Caauwe was born on 4 Aug 1836 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.

  3. 10.  Adrianis Jelderda was born on 16 Feb 1812 in Roosendaal en Nispen, Noord-Brabant, Nederland (son of Sibert Jelderda and Maria Klaassen); died on 2 Jan 1865 in Kortgene, Zeeland, Nederland.

    Adrianis + Magdalena Catharine Schellaars. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes Schellaars and Margaretha/Grietje Mulders) was born on 4 Feb 1810 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands; died on 16 Aug 1899 in Wissenkerke. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Catharine Schellaars was born on 4 Feb 1810 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands (daughter of Johannes Schellaars and Margaretha/Grietje Mulders); died on 16 Aug 1899 in Wissenkerke.
    Children:
    1. 5. Maria Jelderda was born on 8 Nov 1835 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands; died on 9 Sep 1929 in Colijnsplaat, Zeeland, Netherlands.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Lieven Caauwe was born on 5 Mar 1755 in Zierikzee, Zeeland, Netherlands (son of Jan Lievense Caauwe and Cornelia Hollestelle); died on 9 Feb 1831 in Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands.

    Lieven married Neeltje van Tholen on 28 Mar 1779 in Zierikzee, Zeeland, Netherlands. Neeltje (daughter of Marinus Vantholben and Francina Leendert Kas) was born about 1749; died on 12 Oct 1812 in Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Neeltje van Tholen was born about 1749 (daughter of Marinus Vantholben and Francina Leendert Kas); died on 12 Oct 1812 in Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    Children:
    1. Johannes Caauwe was born on 20 Feb 1780 in Zierikzee, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    2. Marinus Caauwe was born on 1 Sep 1782 in Zierikzee, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    3. 8. Cornelis Caauwe was born on 11 Sep 1785 in Zierikzee, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 27 Mar 1870 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands.

  3. 18.  Pieter Elve was born on 5 Mar 1758 in Zaamslag, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, ZL, NLD (son of Cornelis Elve and Jannetje Stuijaard).

    Pieter + Catharina Sinke. Catharina (daughter of Gideon /Sinke Zynke and Catharina Linde, van der) was born on 1 Jul 1759 in Serooskerke (W). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  Catharina Sinke was born on 1 Jul 1759 in Serooskerke (W) (daughter of Gideon /Sinke Zynke and Catharina Linde, van der).
    Children:
    1. Catharina Elve was born in 1788 in Axel.
    2. Maria Elve was born about 1792 in Axel, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, ZL, NLD.
    3. 9. Dina Elve was born on 1 Apr 1792 in Axel, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, ZL, NLD; died on 28 Mar 1875 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    4. Susanna Elve was born about 1794 in Axel, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, ZL, NLD.
    5. Pieternella Elve was born on 8 Jan 1796 in Axel; was christened on 17 Jan 1796 in Axel.

  5. 20.  Sibert Jelderda was christened on 12 Mar 1769 in Slooten, Friesland, Nederland (son of Rut Jans Ildreda and Iske Aaltjes); died on 12 Mar 1817 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland.

    Sibert + Maria Klaassen. Maria (daughter of Huijbrecht Klaassen and Barbara or Barbell van der Linden) was christened on 23 Dec 1770 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland; died on 12 Jun 1849 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 21.  Maria Klaassen was christened on 23 Dec 1770 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland (daughter of Huijbrecht Klaassen and Barbara or Barbell van der Linden); died on 12 Jun 1849 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland.
    Children:
    1. 10. Adrianis Jelderda was born on 16 Feb 1812 in Roosendaal en Nispen, Noord-Brabant, Nederland; died on 2 Jan 1865 in Kortgene, Zeeland, Nederland.

  7. 22.  Johannes Schellaars was born on 21 Dec 1770 in Bergen op Zoom (son of Johannes Schellaars and Maatje Luijks); died on 23 Oct 1853 in Goes.

    Johannes married Margaretha/Grietje Mulders on 28 Oct 1795 in Bergen op Zoom. Margaretha/Grietje was born on 6 Dec 1768 in Nanau/Essen - Dl; died on 12 Jan 1853 in Bergen Op Zoom, North Brabant, Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 23.  Margaretha/Grietje Mulders was born on 6 Dec 1768 in Nanau/Essen - Dl; died on 12 Jan 1853 in Bergen Op Zoom, North Brabant, Netherlands.
    Children:
    1. Johanna Schellaars was born on 18 Mar 1796 in Bergen op Zoom.
    2. Wilhelmus Johannes Schellaars was born on 21 Mar 1797 in Bergen op Zoom; died on 15 Sep 1797 in Bergen op Zoom.
    3. Maria Sara Schellaars was born on 12 Aug 1798 in Bergen op Zoom; died on 17 Jul 1885 in Goes.
    4. Joannes Schellaars was born on 12 Aug 1798 in Bergen op Zoom.
    5. Willem Karel Schellaars was born on 10 Nov 1800 in Bergen op Zoom; died on 8 May 1889 in Rotterdam.
    6. Johannes Schellaars was born on 3 Nov 1805 in Bergen op Zoom.
    7. 11. Magdalena Catharine Schellaars was born on 4 Feb 1810 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands; died on 16 Aug 1899 in Wissenkerke.


Generation: 6

  1. 32.  Jan Lievense Caauwe was born about 1728 in Zierikzee, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands (son of Lieven Janszoon Caauwe and Petranella van Hoort); died on 5 Feb 1773 in Zierikzee, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands.

    Jan married Cornelia Hollestelle on 28 Feb 1753. Cornelia (daughter of Marinus Hollestelle and Helena Coole) died on 2 Mar 1759 in Zierikzee, Zeeland, Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 33.  Cornelia Hollestelle (daughter of Marinus Hollestelle and Helena Coole); died on 2 Mar 1759 in Zierikzee, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    Children:
    1. 16. Lieven Caauwe was born on 5 Mar 1755 in Zierikzee, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 9 Feb 1831 in Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands.

  3. 34.  Marinus Vantholben was born on 30 Sep 1700.

    Marinus + Francina Leendert Kas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 35.  Francina Leendert Kas
    Children:
    1. 17. Neeltje van Tholen was born about 1749; died on 12 Oct 1812 in Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands.

  5. 36.  Cornelis Elve was born before 1742 (son of Andries Elve and Susanna Saman).

    Cornelis + Jannetje Stuijaard. Jannetje (daughter of Jacobus Steijaert and Catharina Stouthamer) was born before 1742. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 37.  Jannetje Stuijaard was born before 1742 (daughter of Jacobus Steijaert and Catharina Stouthamer).
    Children:
    1. Andries Elve was born in 1749 in Zaamslag; died on 12 Jul 1816 in st Annaland.
    2. Suzanna Elve was born in 1754 in Zaamslag.
    3. 18. Pieter Elve was born on 5 Mar 1758 in Zaamslag, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, ZL, NLD.
    4. Jilles (Gilles) Elve was born in 1759 in Zaamslag; was buried on 22 Aug 1765 in Zaamslag.
    5. Gillis Elve was born after 1 Sep 1765 in Zaamslag; died on 24 Oct 1796 in Hoofdplaat.

  7. 38.  Gideon /Sinke Zynke was born on 15 Nov 1716 in Schore, Nederland; died on 1 Feb 1794 in Serooskerke, Nederland.

    Gideon married Catharina Linde, van der on 4 Feb 1742 (MARR) in Oostkapelle. Catharina was born on 30 Aug 1722 in Oostkapelle; died on 16 Nov 1784 in Serooskerke. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 39.  Catharina Linde, van der was born on 30 Aug 1722 in Oostkapelle; died on 16 Nov 1784 in Serooskerke.
    Children:
    1. Isaac Sinke was born on 25 Nov 1742.
    2. Janna Gideonse Sinke was born on 17 Mar 1748 in Serooskerke.
    3. Dina Sinke was born on 19 Apr 1750 in Serooskerke; died on 21 Jul 1818 in Middelburg.
    4. Maria Sinke was born on 17 Sep 1752 in Serooskerke.
    5. Pieter Sinke was born on 25 Sep 1757 in Serooskerke (Walcheren); died on 19 Apr 1809 in Domburg, Nederland.
    6. 19. Catharina Sinke was born on 1 Jul 1759 in Serooskerke (W).
    7. Elisabeth Sinke was born in 1760 in Serooskerke; died on 7 May 1812 in Westkapelle.
    8. Izaak Sinke was born on 14 Mar 1762 in Serooskerke / Zeeland / NL; died on 14 Jan 1837 in Serooskerke / Zeeland / NL.

  9. 40.  Rut Jans Ildreda

    Rut + Iske Aaltjes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 41.  Iske Aaltjes
    Children:
    1. 20. Sibert Jelderda was christened on 12 Mar 1769 in Slooten, Friesland, Nederland; died on 12 Mar 1817 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland.

  11. 42.  Huijbrecht Klaassen was born in Bergen Op Zoom, North Brabant, Netherlands; was christened on 11 Jan 1736 in Bergen op Zoom, No.Brab., Neth. (son of Nicolaas Marinussen and Maria Smout).

    Huijbrecht married Barbara or Barbell van der Linden on 1 May 1765 in Bergen op Zoom, No. Brab., Neth.. Barbara (daughter of Gummarus (Gomarus Gommert) van der Linden and Maria Hogerheijde) was born in Bergen op Zoom, Noord Brabant, Nederland; was christened on 4 Feb 1735 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland; died on 27 Sep 1812 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 43.  Barbara or Barbell van der Linden was born in Bergen op Zoom, Noord Brabant, Nederland; was christened on 4 Feb 1735 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland (daughter of Gummarus (Gomarus Gommert) van der Linden and Maria Hogerheijde); died on 27 Sep 1812 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland.
    Children:
    1. Nicolaas Klaassen was born on 29 Oct 1766 in Bergen Op Zoom, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; was christened on 29 Oct 1766 in Bergen op Zoom, No.Brab., Neth.; died on 23 Apr 1823 in Bergen op Zoom.
    2. 21. Maria Klaassen was christened on 23 Dec 1770 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland; died on 12 Jun 1849 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Nederland.
    3. Jacoba Klaassen was born on 17 Mar 1773 in Bergen Op Zoom, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; was christened on 17 Mar 1773 in Bergen op Zoom, No.Brab., Neth..
    4. Johannes Klaassen was born on 14 Jul 1779 in Bergen Op Zoom, Noord Brabant, Netherlands; was christened on 14 Jul 1779 in Bergen op Zoom, No.Brab., Neth..

  13. 44.  Johannes Schellaars was born on 26 Aug 1744 in Bergen op Zoom; died on 8 Sep 1805 in Oud Vossemeer.

    Johannes married Maatje Luijks on 19 Jul 1770 in Bergen op Zoom. Maatje was born in Bergen op Zoom; died in Bergen op Zoom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 45.  Maatje Luijks was born in Bergen op Zoom; died in Bergen op Zoom.
    Children:
    1. 22. Johannes Schellaars was born on 21 Dec 1770 in Bergen op Zoom; died on 23 Oct 1853 in Goes.


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