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trying to locate my birth father who is dutch

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Dawn

Dawn Report 29 Apr 2006 00:44

My birth father is called Barend Van Nie and he was born in Holland, 1951. I found out about him when I was 16, he wrote me a couple letters, but I was too shocked and too young to take it in. Over the years (I am 37 now) I have written to him, but my letters come back, unknown at the address. When I try search sites for the Netherlands they are all in dutch so i'm not getting very far! Does anyone know how else i could try to find him? Thank you if you can help. Dawn.

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 29 Apr 2006 05:59

Why don't you make use of the 'trying to find' section - you never know, it might work. Is Van Nie a fairly common name? I don't know how easy it would be to go through Dutch telephone directories.

Elizabeth A

Elizabeth A Report 29 Apr 2006 06:05

Hi there It might be worth seeing if there is a Anglo/Dutch Family History Society, or something similar. If there is, there might be some help with letter writing, etc too. Regards Liz And good luck Found this web addy for you - hope its useful. .http://www.rabbel.info/genealogy.html

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 29 Apr 2006 19:05

Dawn I've found a B van DIE in the Dutch telephone directory. Send me a private message, and i'll give you the details. Obviously don't know whether it's him, but worth a try!

Krissie

Krissie Report 29 Apr 2006 19:46

Do you know which part of Holland or in which town he was born? That makes it a lot easier to look up since Dutch records are stored regionally. Also what was his last address [or the town if you don't want to give the actual address] I am an ex-pat living in Holland and I can speak Dutch so maybe I can help. Krissie

Dawn

Dawn Report 29 Apr 2006 21:09

Thank you all for your help and suggestions. His name is Barend Van Nie, apparently its a very popular name, unfortunately for me! His last address was in Spijkenisse (may not be spelt right - sorry). I'm really grateful for all your help x

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 29 Apr 2006 21:19

Dawn, Do you think it might be wise to take up the private message (PM) offers that are given when you're dealing with something potentially sensitive like this on a public forum? I've never been in your situation, so I certainly can't claim authority, but it's possible that not everyone who looks in to the thread will be well-intentioned or considerate. Perhaps you have already thought of that. Christine

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 29 Apr 2006 21:36

Dawn I think Christine is right. That is why I suggested you send me a PM. Haven't heard from you though.

Juliet

Juliet Report 29 Apr 2006 22:15

good luck dawn!.To send a PM(private message) just click on the persons name and the option to PM will come up on screen.