Randrup Family History & Genealogy

I am Josephine Randrup Pateña. I'm one of the grandchildren of John Randrup. Based on his Alien Registration Application form which I have on file, his parents were Swan Suanson Randrup (father) and Margaret Young (mother). John was born on March 26, 1876 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was 5 feet 3 inches in height, weighed 160 pounds, had grey hair, blue eyes, white complexion and a medium built Danish-Irish man. He migrated to America when he was a young lad. Being a U.S. Navy destined him to the Philippines where he fell in-love with his first Filipina wife Engracia Linsangan. Upon the death of his first wife, he married a young Filipina named Dory C. They had no children. John Randrup had four sons from Engracia namely Benjamin, Jorge, Leonard and August. Leonard Randrup was the third son of John Randrup. Leonard has four children from his wife Cresenciana Aleja who includes me being the eldest child, the second is Leon John or Johnny, the third is Janet or Baby and the youngest is James I who died young at a tender age of five months old. I also have six step-brothers and step-sisters namely Reynaldo, Virginia, Evelyn, James II, Leonila and Cecilla. I hope this story would help those who are in endless search of the John Randrup's ancestral history.

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I am Matthew Randrup born in Quezon City,Philippines in 1975 then migrated to Australia when I was 8yrs old.My grandfather is Leonard Randrup and my grandmother Sylvia Randrup, who had six children Leonie,Evelyn,Cecilly,Virginia,Jimmy and Rey.I am Virginia's son. There is a black and white Family photo posted by Andrea which shows my Grandpa Leonard on the left and Grandpa August on the right, when they were kids. I tell you with no lie that my son who is 5yrs old is a carbon copy of my Lolo Leonard....thats creepy man.

In the year 1970's I tried so hard to search for Uncle Ben's Family, their all in USA, I just forgot the exact location. I was born in the Philippines, my father's name was Leonard Randrup, my mom's name Sylvia (they call her "Binay"), she had passed away 1995 December, at the age of 79. My brothers names: Reynaldo- for short "Boy" or "Rey" (now lives in Las Vegas, USA), James or Jimmy (lives in Bacoor, Cavite), my name Virginia or "Baby" or Gigi/Gini with friends and relatives, my sisters: Evelyn or "Leng", Leonila or "Eoni" or Leonie, Cecilia or "Cecil or Cecilie. My son's name is Matthew, married to Rosalie with a son Latrell. I've been living in Melbourne, Australia since 1982. I hve cousins tht lives in San Francisco,California they were; Eleanor, Janet and Leonard or SonnyBoy, Joel and August still in the Philippines, Allan died long time ago (my cousin as well brother of Joel and August, their mother's name - Esther Cases. I have cousin's too - Franklin, Ceasar, Rosemarie. I know who sent thoe photos to you 'cause I've seen those photos before when my brother Rey and myself went to the Philippines to meet all my cousins, wives, children and their children's as well. Those photos with the Nanny and my grandmother, Leonard was my Dad. I have a cousin that I was abled to talked to from New York, his name - Paulito. I wish one day we'll meet each other. I miss my Kuya Danding, Ate Ilang and Ate Luming, I met Nad when I went to Dolores, Makabakle, San Fernando, Pampanga when I was younger. I know for sure Uncle Jorge died before my father died, Auntie Belen, I don't know, whether she's still alive. Maybe some other time I could send you some photos of my family. Send an email: [contact link]

With the Internet generation booming, the use of Facebook has proven to be a great way of meeting other Randrups. If you have one, feel free to join the "I am a Randrup" group by entering the name into the search bar. There are over 100 people listed with the name Randrup and 31 are in the group. I have already met two more of my second cousins. Do not hesitate to add me as a friend as well! Just please include how you think we are related via the personal message when adding.

And thank you for your clarifications!

Hi Adrea! your Tito lito's daughter! im just searching the web and looking some of our relativer around the globe and im also interested to know more about our ancestors.and hoping for a special reunion! is souds great if it happends!

I've returned to report some very good news! While applying to colleges, I needed to know where my father attended college. Looking through his files, I found a letter he had saved from a Mr. Peter Randrup. It turns out he too was on the search to find out more information about the family. He resides in Canada and he wrote that out of 29 million residents, there were only 19 Randrups registered. All of whom were his immediate family.

He and my father, Mr. Paulito Randrup, made contact and it was established that the two are cousins. My great-grandfather, John Randrup, was Mr. Peter Randrup's father's brother. Mr. Peter Randrup's father emigrated from Denmark in 1955. He had five children, including Mr. Peter Randrup.

It's great to finally discover that I'm of Danish descent, but I still have so many questions. I'd like to know who else is part of the Randrup family. Where in Denmark were they from? How did great-grandfather get to Philippines? My father told me his father had other siblings and I'd love to know where their descendents are today. The letter was written in the mid-90s. I've never contacted Mr. Peter Randrup and, frankly, I'm somewhat scared to. Call it being nervous but because it's been so long, I don't know if he's still living or if he is still on his search.

Using the many social engines offered online today, I've found a Miss [name protected] Randrup in the United States. She's not in my immediate family, so I added her as a friend. She's not Filipino and is, in fact, blonde and blue-eyed. After attempting to make contact, however, her account was deleted. Perhaps made private or removed by her.

Thank you to those who have responded and helped me trace my lineage.

To respond to a message I received, I spoke to my father about his grandfather. His name was Mr. John Randrup. According to him, Mr. John Randrup was a sea merchant who traveled to Philippines and met my great-grandmother. Her occupation has not been verified as being that of a nurse. They had four children: Benjamin, Jorge, Leonard, and August respectively. [Jorge would be my grandfather.] All that is known about her so far is that her last name was something along the lines of Lansangan. Furthermore, it is reported from my father that she did die young and Mr. John Randrup remarried to a Ms. Dory. Her last name is unknown. I don't think my father is positive on the name of the second wife, but says Dory sounds familiar. It has been confirmed that Mr. John Randrup resided in Isabela too. Do you have any more information Mr. Frederick_Marc? I'm very excited to find that we may be cousins because August was the name of the youngest son. There were not, however, two sons but four. Also, would you know the age of Ms. Dory because my great-grandfather has been deceased for a while. My father is nearing the age of 60, meaning my grandfather would have been at least 80 had he been alive today so Ms. Dory would have had to be rather old to have just recently died.

I've just read the letter from you, Ms. planotexas. I'll be sure to respond soon. My father tells me one of his uncles moved to the United States and resided in California. It was eldest son Benjamin. I'd love to know any more information you've learned, as well. Thanks!

To respond to the post on my previous story, thank you Hobbs2! I've created an account and have found a single hit. I'm currently awaiting a reply.

Further information on anything is greatly appreciated. I feel like a part of me has been fulfilled and I'd like to offer my deepest gratitude for the help.

If anyone has any further information, please do not hesitate to post. Thank you!

I've never really gotten to know my Dad's side of the family. His dad died from a heart attack when he was in seventh grade. My grandma died several years ago, but I haven't kept in touch since she was in Philippines and I grew up here in the United States. His family never really kept photos nor talked about their family history, so it has pretty much been lost. People would tell me how my last name didn't sound very Filipino and I always wondered why. Since the first time I heard the comment, I've been on a hunt to discover my family line.

According to my father, his grandfather was a Jewish European -- from either Germany or Denmark -- who managed to change his name from Peterson to Randrup in order to save his family from getting caught by the Nazis. The story is confused between being Danish Jews transported to Germany or simply German Jews. How my great grandfather got to Philippines nor why he decided to go there is a mystery.

Of what I do know, my Dad's side has a pretty short temper and a history of bad heart problems. If anyone has any idea of what I'm talking about or just has a story to share? Please do. It'd truly be a dream come true for me to discover who and from where my ancestors were. Thank you.

PinayXXIII