Every now and then I take a dive into my family tree. It is fun to do, but a lot of work. Dutch ancestry is very well documented (it is also one of the reasons why the Germans were able to identify and transport that many Dutch Jews to the extermination camps) and online you can find lots of information on Dutch ancestors. That is one of the reasons how I found out that part of my mother’s family were coal mine workers, in the south of the country, where my mother grew up. Although production officially started in 1815, local mining activities already took place there in the 12th century.
Your Random D-Back: Casey Daigle
