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From: Dorothy Koenig <>
Subject: Re: [OSTF] VanTassel from Isle of VanTexel (Ostfriesland?)
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2003 15:25:22 -0800 (PST)
In-Reply-To: <3E17460F.4090803@earthlink.net>


Carol, "Van Texel" means "from Texel" in Dutch. The name of the island is
simply "Texel". Dorothy





On Sat, 4 Jan 2003, CarolSue Robinson wrote:

> We are also researching, the family VanTASELL originally from the
> Isle of VanTexel (ß), off Northern Coast of Holland. This is my
> husband's maternal family:
> Cornelius Janssen VanTEXEL, b. abt. 1600 VanTexel, d. Aft. 1625 NY,
> killed concerning the kidnapping of his wife, Catoneras (Princess/dau.
> of (Chief) WYANDANCH/Native American:Montauk/NY).
>
> There is considerable information and history on the internet
> about this family in the United States.
> We are attempting to find information concerning this
> family previous to 1600. In particular, we would like to get
> more information on Cornelius' parents, or siblings. Thanks for
> any interest or help.
> Carol
>
>
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