The Hoofdstraat (High Street) is dominated by two churches, on either end of the street. Both are named after St. Martin. The catholic church was built in the 19th century, like most catholic churches in the country. The Dutch republic of the 17th and 18th century had...
Here rests Hendrika van Tussenbroek, composer, born 2 December 1854, died 21 June 1935. Hendrika was a composer and songwriter who wrote mostly children’s songs. She’s not exactly a household name, but a couple of her songs are still popular. You can see...
This is the grave of my 2nd great-grandfather, Theodorus Joannes Geradus Pardoen (1851-1924), and his second wife, Maria Busselman (1860-1937). They are buried on the public cemetery of Hillegom.
No. 990, Cornelia Maria Kellerman, born in Utrecht on 31 August 1773, died in Zeist on 10 July 1872 According to her death certificate, her name was Cornelie Marie Kellermann: Cornelie Marie Kellermann, female, 98, unmarried, daughter of Willem Kellermann and Johanna...
This is one of the largest graves of Lage Vuursche Cemetery. It belongs to Jan Herman Insinger, an art dealer and photographer of some renown. The Insinger Papyrus is named after him. The (translated) inscription on the grave: J.H. Insinger, born in Amsterdam 12 May...
