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How to find ancestors in Belgium please.

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 15 Jun 2007 20:22

Three brothers named Wharton went to Belgium before WW1 as jockeys. They returned here during WW1 and WW2 but then went back to Belgium. Any idea how I can find out more about them, please?

Joan

Joan Report 16 Jun 2007 08:28

I've never tried it but I think Cyndi's list has Belgium links....and possibly rootsweb too? Good luck Joan

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 16 Jun 2007 14:12

Thanks Joan. Will follow up as suggested. Sorry to be so late with my reply. Must have just missed you last night. I had given up hope! Thanks again. Elizabeth.

Krissie

Krissie Report 16 Jun 2007 19:39

From what I have gathered, there isn't much information online. You will probably have to contact the local archives and record offices. Here is a possible site: http://belgium(.)rootsweb(.)com I can speak Dutch so I may be able to help you if it's the Flemish part of Belgium. [The other part is French-speaking]. Do you know which part of Belgium they went to? What were their names; places and dates of birth? What do you want to know about them?

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 17 Jun 2007 17:02

Thanks Krissie. Have sent details. Elizabeth.

Joe ex Bexleyheath

Joe ex Bexleyheath Report 18 Jun 2007 13:02

Wharton I suggest is not a Belgian name so a look in the White pages for Belgium reveals just one name who could be a descendant .... Wharton M. Rue Camille Lemonnier 26 1050 Ixelles Tel: 02 345 16 66 maybe a letter to this person will be the answer to your problem ?? but enclose an International Reply Coupon for the reply - you can buy them at major post offices.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 18 Jun 2007 19:24

Thanks, Joe. I have sent you a reply. Regards, Elizabeth.