General Sir Charles Halkett (1683-1758) Lt General in the Dutch Army. Wounded at Ramilies
(Belgium) in 1706. In 1781 was made Governor of Namur, Belguim. In 1752 received a baronship - Baron de Petferren.
Paintings of our ancestors - we didn't have photographs yet!
Paintings of people who lived in the 18th century. So much happened in their lives - the steam engine was invented, the first steps of the Industrial Revolution were taken, the American revolution, th...
Original photos of the politicians and political events throughout the past few centuries.
Welcome to a collection of photographs that document the fascinating history of politics. From democracies to monarchies, communism to fascism, and everything in between, this page captures the divers...
Sadly, Fred Halkett passed away in December, 2006. Fred was a good friend to genealogy and very proud of his own family history. While you will no longer be able to contact him for further information, his submissions and his Family Space will be available for research. The AncientFaces family misses Fred - our thoughts and prayers are with you.