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Capt. Isaac van Loon
Owner and Captain of the passenger sloop "Delaware" plying between Catskill and NewYork. Second generation descendant of Nicholas vanLoon and Rachel Clow.

Unusual event at Booth Fisheries
The young lady at left center is Ruth Gottdank Marek, future wife of Michael Marek.
This octupus was received packed in a shipment to Booth Fisheries of Chicago. Unknown are the employees in the picture except for Ruth Gottdank - center left - and possibly one Herb Behrel, one-time mayor of DesPlaines Ill. Perhaps you can name some of these folks.
This octupus was received packed in a shipment to Booth Fisheries of Chicago. Unknown are the employees in the picture except for Ruth Gottdank - center left - and possibly one Herb Behrel, one-time mayor of DesPlaines Ill. Perhaps you can name some of these folks.

Kathryn and Marianne Bidderman
A photo of Kathryn and Marianne Bidderman. Possibly the first great grandchildren of Albert Adams and Wilhelmina Weisbrodt.
People in photo include: Katherine Bidderman and Marianne Bidderman
People in photo include: Katherine Bidderman and Marianne Bidderman
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2020 marks 20 years since the inception of AncientFaces. We are the same team who began this community so long ago. Over the years it feels, at least to us, that our family has expanded to include so many. Thank you!
2020 marks 20 years since the inception of AncientFaces. We are the same team who began this community so long ago. Over the years it feels, at least to us, that our family has expanded to include so many. Thank you!


Carmen Alvarez was born in 1908. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carmen Alvarez.

Millicent Ernestine Adams, 1912
Millicent Ernestine Adams, "Millie", daughter of Albert and Wilhelmina, age approx 12 years in 1912.
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Schuyler van Loan, 1967
Schuyler van Loan, born 1886. Fifth generation descendant of Nicholas van Loon and Rachel Clow. Cousin of L.G. van Loon, M.D. With signature.
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Laura G. van Loon Houtz, 1936 CA
Laura G. van Loon Houtz, Grand aunt, born in Wapello Iowa. 9/4/1855 standing in front of her home in San Diego, California c.1936.
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Laura (van Loon) Kendall Houtz, 1936 California
Laura van Loon in 1936, San Diego, California: married 1.) R.S.Kendall, March 7,1844 in Wapello, Louisa Co. Iowa
2.) William Houtz, Blackfoot, Bingham, Idaho.
Mother of Stewart B.Houtz and Gladys Laura Houtz.
2.) William Houtz, Blackfoot, Bingham, Idaho.
Mother of Stewart B.Houtz and Gladys Laura Houtz.
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John van Loon, 1959
John van Loon in 1959, seventh generation descendant of Nicholas van Loon and Rachel Clow. Autographed
People in photo include: John Van Loon
People in photo include: John Van Loon

Kathryn and Marianne Bidderman
A photo of Kathryn and Marianne Bidderman. Possibly the first great grandchildren of Albert Adams and Wilhelmina Weisbrodt.
People in photo include: Katherine Bidderman and Marianne Bidderman
People in photo include: Katherine Bidderman and Marianne Bidderman

Vincent and Julia
Vincent Marek and Julia Zurek Marek parents of Joseph, Margaret, May and Michael. From a restored hand tinted print.

Unusual event at Booth Fisheries
The young lady at left center is Ruth Gottdank Marek, future wife of Michael Marek.
This octupus was received packed in a shipment to Booth Fisheries of Chicago. Unknown are the employees in the picture except for Ruth Gottdank - center left - and possibly one Herb Behrel, one-time mayor of DesPlaines Ill. Perhaps you can name some of these folks.
This octupus was received packed in a shipment to Booth Fisheries of Chicago. Unknown are the employees in the picture except for Ruth Gottdank - center left - and possibly one Herb Behrel, one-time mayor of DesPlaines Ill. Perhaps you can name some of these folks.

L.G. van Loon, M.D. 1967
L. G. van Loon, author of 'Crumbs from an Old Dutch Closet', a study of Dutch dialects in early New York. Sixth generation descendant of Nicholas van Loon and Rachel Clow. Includes signature.
People in photo include: L.g. Van Loon
People in photo include: L.g. Van Loon

Wilhelmina (Weisbrodt) Adams, 1800's
Wilhelmina Weisbrod(t) Adams, Wife of Albert Adams. Mother of Herman, Emil(Dan), Frederick, Charles, Marie, Emma, and Millicent. Immigrated from Bavaria early 1870s.
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Carmen Alvarez
A photo of Carmen Alvarez at age 4. Possibly the first grandchild of Albert Adams & Wilhelmina Weisbrodt. Taken while family lived in Logan Square when that neighborhood was largely inhabited by theatrical folk.
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Albert Adams, 1899 Illinois
Albert Adams of Chicago, Illinois in 1899. Emmigrated from Bavaria 1870s. Very speculative previous origin; County Derry, Ireland. Died 1902
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Capt. Isaac van Loon
Owner and Captain of the passenger sloop "Delaware" plying between Catskill and NewYork. Second generation descendant of Nicholas vanLoon and Rachel Clow.
