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ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO THE REGISTERS OF MARRIAGESAT THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH AT WOLVENDAAL COLOMBO 1709-1936
Compiled by S. A. W. Mottau published by The Department of National Archives Sri Lanka under The Netherlands Ri Lanka Mutual Cultural Heritage Programme A3 hard back 501 pages ISBN 9789559016274
Available from www.kabristan.org.uk or www.genealogybookshop.co.uk or www.abebooks.com
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I am looking for information about my grandfather Linden de Zilva and grandmother Violet Rodrigo she died in Colombo. Yvonne
Hi
I am looking for john phillip william pietersz may have gone by john william pietersz.
He was an inspector of police in sri lanka may have been around the galle area.
His first wife was caroline evangeline melder
His second wife was Helen Marian Trowell nee prins married in 1866.
A police photo of him would be greatly welcome as will any other photos of the family.
do any of your books have any info on the pietersz family
Thank you
Judy
Hi i have nothing on pietersz but my great grandfather james, was the brother of walter glennon trowell who married helen marian prins widow of john philip pietersz. I am looking for snaps as well, sigh janine.
I have found a picture of a Inspector W. O. Pietersz with 3 other pc s . The title of the picture is ‘First Winners of the Kings Police Medal for Gallantry 1911’. Would you like me to send you a ‘photgraph of the photograph? Or maybe i could scan it.
Kind Regards
Janine
Hi Janine
if you can send me a copy of that photo I would appreciate same. Do you have any pictures of Helen Marian Prins as well by any chance??
Judy
Oh dear i just read your message. Please tell me how i am to send it. Would you give me your email address?
And no sadly i have no picture of her.
janine
Hi Janine,
My email address is lilmonkey1963@hotmail.com when you are ready to send me that photo, greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
Judy
Hi Judy,
Check page 199 of the alphabetical index mentioned above. It lists a John Philip Pietersz (22) who married Caroline Melder on 10 Oct 1861.
Hello Yvonne,Are you the Yvonne DeZilva who lived at the Convent of Mercy in Brighton in the 1950’s.My name is Kathleen my maiden name was Keay.I saw on an old school website that you would like to make contact with me. If its not you then dont worry.
dear all,
My mother was Bianca Maud Rode, married Proctor R G de Silva around 1925. Have you got any information about my mother and father ?
This would be invaluable to me. Any photos ?
Many many many thanks.
Derryck
I have posted your request on our posts hopefully someone may be able to help.
The names you quote are not on our data base.
Hello Derryck,
A detailed genealogy of the Rode family, compiled by D.V. Altendorff, appears in the January 1940 Journal of the Dutch Burgher Union (JDBU) of Ceylon, volume XXIX (29) number 3, pages 99-117.
It records a marriage between Bianca Maud Rode and Gartin de Silva, although no date or location is listed.
Her parents are recorded as Richard Eugene Rode (1853-1933) and Olivia Matilda Hingert.
Their marriage in 1884 appears in the Dutch Reformed Church records, along with the baptism of a son, John Vivian Richard Rode in 1885.
Regards
Darren
How do you get information on marriage certificates in the Dutch Reform Church records?
Looking for the date of my grandparents wedding date, Frederick Thomas Allen,Eileen Ribbions they got married around 1941/42
Hello
I am looking for John Philip William Pietersz and Helen Marion Prins
any help much appreciated
judy
Hi Eileen
I am looking for the marriage certificates of my Great Grand Father John Philip William Pietersz and his first wife Caroline Evangeline Melder married at Wolvendhal Church Colombo Sri Lanka and the second marriage of JHW Pietersz and Helen Marian Prins who were married at St Pauls Church Colombo Sri Lanka.
Also photo of Helen Marian Prins grave, she was buried in Kandy and there is a tombstone over her gravesite. Is there any chance you can help me with these.
Thank you Judy
Hi Jude,
hope youe doing well,I’m looking for my Great Grand Father’s details as well.my Grand Father is John benadick Pietersz.if you can shear your information with me it will be great help my email is okpietersz@gmail.com
Regards,
O.Kevin Pietersz
I have an extract of the baptism of Henry Rowlands at the church on 5 October 1800, can you tell me whether there are any other entries for this Rowlands family. Thanking you.
Hi Judy,
hope youe doing well,I’m looking for my Great Grand Father’s details as well.my Grand Father is John benadick Pietersz.if you can shear your information with me it will be great help my email is okpietersz@gmail.com
Regards,
O.Kevin Pietersz
I AM LOOKING FOR MY GREAT GRAND FATHER JOHN PHILIP WILLIAM PIETERSZ DIED 1896..DIRECT DECENDENT, TRIED EVERYTHING JUST CAN’T GET ANY CONNECTION.I KNOW HE WAS IN THE POLICE SAME AS MY DAD CHEIF INSPECTOR LLOYD PIETERSZ MIGRATED TO AUS….
Hi Desmond,I just saw your request from 2022 today by chance .
My great grandfather on my maternal side was also John Philip Pietersz, my grandfather was his son Arthur born in 1866, from his 1st wife Caroline Evangeline Melder .
I have a little more information on the Pietersz family if you are interested .
Regards Arthur d’With -Barbut
i know the history..i know you are connected to the family. Love More Infor. I also know that you live in Australia. you can contact me on 0470760053 melb vic .i live in melb 3173
Hi Eileen
Iam still searching for My Paternal Great Grand Parents John Philip William Pietersz and Catherine Evangeline Melder.
His Second Wife’s name was Helen Marian Prins and she was buried in Galle Cemmetery.
Is there any chance you can help me ?
Also can I get a photo of Helen Marion Prins gravesite/ Tombstone.
Thank you
Judy Pietersz
I am looking for Wilfred Henry Arnolda and Jane Mary Neidorff my paternal grand parents
Josephine Gerlach and Mr Dias maternal. grand parents
I have no information of them
Thank you
Hi. There is a birth record for a Josephine Gerlach here https://kabristan.org.uk/kabristan-indexes/sri-lanka-indexes/173-sri-lanka-formerly-ceylon-births-baptisms-indexes/ceylon-births-baptisms-sri-lanka-colombo/ceylon-births-baptisms-sri-lanka-dutch-wolvendaal-church-colombo-part-2-g-o-1709-1930/2240-dutch-wolvendaal-church-colombo-ceylon-sri-lanka-baptisms-part-2-g-o-1709-1930-g
The record gives the names of her parents, and the date of birth and baptism.
I am looking for the Hannibal genealogy in Sri Lanka
Hallo! I am looking for parents and siblings of Balthazar Rode… my Rode family were also from Hamburg. Any info would be appreciated.
Sam
Hi Arthur
My name is Judy Pietersz and I am still searching for my Great Grand Father John philip william pietersz. I wonder if you could help me with any photos/info.
Much appreciated.
Mob:0432648157
Judy