Hamels Family

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0. Guilielmus Hamels (d. 10/10/1859, Antwerp)
  m. Joanna Catharina Matthyssen (d. 15/10/1866, Antwerp)
    1. Corneel (Cornelius) Hamels (b. 4/01/1855, Brasschaat - d. 8/02/1895)
     m. Maria Rosalia Hamels (24/04/1856, Haacht) married in Haacht on 14/01/1876
     [Remarried Daniel Bowetz (b. 2/2/1869, Duffel)]
      2. Jeanne Hamels (b. 9/2/1877)    
      2. Vitalis Hamels (b. 10/10/1878)
      2. Pieter Jozef Hamels (b. 1/10/1883, Mechelen, d. 15/07/1940, Mechelen)
         m. Francisca Malvina Ruyts (b.1884)
          3.Willem Hamels Willem,(b. 5/09/1917in Harderwijk - d. 1999 in Mechelen) 
            m.__________________
              4. Malvina Hamels
            m.Rosa Buttenaere (b.4/4/1929,Menen)
              4.Edwin Hamels (b. 1960, Mechelen)
                m. Sonja Casteels (b.2/5/1963, Mechelen)
          3.Serafine Hamels
      2. Paulina Fillipina (b. 2/8/1887)

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12/22/02

Today we came a little closer in connecting the Hamels of Texas and California with those of the Netherlands! Cor Hamels of Netherlands found another important name in his family tree who may be the connection to the Hamels who came to America in the 1920s. He found his gr-gr-gr-gr-grandfather, Andrianus Franciscus Hamels who was born in 1808/9. This name is in the Hamels line who came from the Netherlands.Please take a look at this mini-tree that I propose.If you know of the name of the missing Hamels please write to us! I have a theory that this missing Hamels could be a major link! ~ John

    ??????????                     Philipus Hamels 1847

  Adrianus Franciscus Hamels (1884)   Johannes Hamels (1883)See picture

 Adrianus Franciscus Hamels (1903)         Philippus  Hamels(1905))See picture

Paul Hamels (1945)                          Philippus Hamels (1938))See picture

Bryce Hamels (1980)                             Cornelis Hamels (1965)

12/2/02

I didn't expect to write this often but here's another piece of interesting Hamels' trivia! We have our own mountain peak! It's in the State of Nevada. Go to this site to see the information. Hamels Peak If anyone knows anything about this one please let me know! This caught me way off guard. Enjoy!

11/30/02

Well it's snowing and I had nothing better to do! We have a major league baseball player in the family tree. Here is the news article:

Phillies Sign High-School Pitcher Hamels 
 
Aug. 23, 2002
AP   
 
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies signed first-round pick
 Cole Hamels Friday after two months of negotiations. 

The 18-year-old left-hander will receive a $2 million signing bonus and
 a college scholarship. He will report on Sept. 15 to the Phillies'
 Florida Instructional League camp in Clearwater, Fla. 

"It took a while, but we're very happy that we reached an agreement,"
 said Marti Wolever, Phillies director of scouting. "Cole has a chance to be 
a top-flight major league starter,
 someone who could fit in the 1-2 slots in a rotation." 

Pitching for Rancho Bernardo High School in California, Hamels was 10-0
 with a 0.39 ERA this season. He struck out 130 batters in 71 1-3 innings. 

AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service

11/29/02

Today, the day after Thanksgiving in the USA, I turned my attention to the Ellis Island Records. After a little while I realized that I had found the connection between two Dutch families, Hamels and Swagemakers. Here is a synopsis of what I found:

Adrianus F. Hamels (b.1884/5). He leaves Amsterdam, Holland in June 1917 and comes to the USA. His brother F. Hamels who lives at 739 South Fowkstreet, Boston, Mass. pays Adrianus' passage. He comes to the USA with $25 and has intentions of becoming a US citizen. His occupation is cigar maker. He is 5' 7" and has blonde hair and gray eyes. He lists Den Holder (?), Holland as his residence and that his mother W. Hamels lives at 2nd Leliedwarsstraat(?), Amsterdam.

About three years later, May 1920, Andrianus' family comes to the USA. His wife Antonia M. S.(most likely stands for Swagemakers) Hamels, housewife, comes to the USA with their three children to meet Adrainus who lived at 182 L Street South, Boston, Mass. She is 5'1" with brown hair and brown eyes. She lists H. Swagemakers at Tuinstraat 220 (?), Amsterdam, Holland as next of kin. The children are Antonia, 18 yrs., maid-servant, Blonde hair, blue eyes; Adrianus F., 16 yrs., cigar maker, Brown hair, brown eyes; Franciscus, 13 yrs., blonde hair, brown eyes; Hendricus, 10 yrs., brown hair, brown eyes.

I placed a question mark above where ever the writing was difficult to read. The important information is that these Hamels were from Amsterdam. They met Adrianus Sr.'s brother in Boston. They were cigar makers. Antonia was definitely a Swagemakers.A certain Hendrik Kalkhoven was listed with Adrianus Sr. on the ship and he too was a cigar maker. I tell you this in case that is a name that is familiar to your families.

If any of this sounds familiar or you have information to add, please let me know! Happy Holidays!

10/14/02

Upon the recommendation of Heidi Arno of the Smeesters clan, I am including a new page for those who are seeking information about families in Neerheylissem. I have listed the names in the census records from the work of Jean DeLand 1999, "Neerheylissen en 1776 et 1840: ses maisons, ses rues, ses habitants." If you have a specific question regarding a family I would be happy to check this reference booklet and share with you what is listed. It primarily tells on what street and in what house various families lived in the village. It lists occupations and sometimes various tidbits. Hand drawn maps were developed and are useful if you are visiting the village. Click here to check the surname list from Neerheylissem:Surnames of Neerheylissem

8/31/02

Congratulations to Bryce Hamels of Texas and his lovely bride, Mary Hooper Hamels! They were recently married on August 17th and they welcome any and all Hamels to stop by and visit them! I have posted their picture on the first listed Hamels family tree below. Once you are on that screen then go to: THE HAMELS of Mass., Florida, Texas & California from the Netherlands. Best wishes to the newlyweds!!! - John

8/11/02

I have been in contact with Cornelis Hamels of Dordrecht, Holland and he has provided me a new HAMELS branch which I have never seen before!!! Click here to view Cor's family tree: HAMELS of Dordrecht, Holland If you are interested in connecting with the Dutch Hamels, here is a very large group just waiting to be connected with more of us! Here is Cor's e -mail address if you would like to write to him: Cornelis Hamels
This is a very important break through for our family because there seems to be a lot of HAMELS in both countries and this is a possible Belgian-Dutch connection. It would be wonderful if we could figure out the missing linkage. It you have any information regarding this tree please write to me and Cor. Thank you. - John

7/14/02

Another historical event recently occurred in Niagara Falls, NY! Hamels meets Smeesters!!! Heidi Arno of the Smeesters family of Neerheylissem met with my wife and myself over dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe on Friday July 12. Although the 2 families are not related through a blood line that we are aware of, there was a one time marriage between the families which ended after 5 years, no children (see family tree). The more interesting piece of information that we shared was the fact that the Smeesters and Hamels families lived next door and down the street from each other over the course of 300+ years in Neerheylissem!

Our mutual goal is to share any information that we have stumbled across that may be of interest to each other's research. Heidi also pointed out that her family migrated long before the Hamels to the USA. Their main destination was Green Bay, WI. She has picutres and many family bits of information for those interested. If anyone has anything to add to this connection please feel free to drop a line to myself or Heidi. Thanks Heidi for taking time to meet with us and sharing your family history! - John

5/23/02

I always try to share any tidbits that I find with the Hamels family members. Today I found a web site that allows you to view maps in England that show Hamels Park and Hamels Lane! I certainly have no hard evidence that there is a connection with our family lineage and England but it certainly makes one wonder when you study the time frame of the Hamels Mansion and estate and where our research begins. Hope you enjoy the trip to England! Here is where you board: Hamels in England - John

5/12/02

Happy Spring to all! The weather here in Western New York has been at best unpredictable. In the world of genealogy things seem to be quiet lately. We have had many visitors and our cousins Sue and Michelle have recently dropped by the site and we have updated and corrected data. Whoever visits this site and sees an error please do not hesitate to contact me so that we can make corrections. That is one of the reasons for this site- to get things right for the future. There has been so many mistakes in other reports over the years about our ancestors that I have had to set straight. Let's not have someone do it for us! This is our history. Also, as the technology continues to improve please send pictures of yourself or family and I will post them here as you like. I also thought that if someone wants to post their immediate family's history or send a special story, this is a great collection place for these types of things. Hope all is well and leave us a note! - John

1/20/02

Recently we have received information on a little known connection to the Smeesters' family back in the 1850s! I have posted the information on the main Family tree under Monique Hamels. She married Hubert Smeesters in 1853. This information was provided by Heidi Arno. Here is her site if you are interested! Heidi Coming soon, pictures of a new twig to our family tree. My first cousin, Bruce is a grandfather again. I'm waiting for all the details before we post names and a picture! The tree keeps growing.Happy New Year and visit us again soon! - John

11/24/01

If you are related to the HAMELS line or think that you might be, please drop us a line. Don't be bashful. Don't let language get in the way. Michel is very fluent in a number of languages. Ask a question or tell us a story! - John

9/16/01

Our good friend Ivo has done it again! He has shared with me another several thousand Hamels relatives who date back to about 1595 with Joannes Hamers Hamels!!! We have yet learned how this tree is connected with our Daniel of the 1690s but give us a little time! Since the list is so comprehensive, it would be easier for me to hot link you to his data on World Connect. So here you go and well done Ivo! Joannes Hamels: Abt.1595 - John

9/09/01

If you haven't been here in awhile it would be good to re-read Michel's latest thoughts on the origin of the HAMELS name in its present form. I have highlighted the new information below and we hope that you will find it most interesting. I would suggest if you are not sure of the locations of various towns that he mentions, you might visit www.mapquest.com and you will be able to see the country of Belgium in close up! As always keep the notes and ideas coming and best wishes in your family reseach! - John

8/05/01

Some things that are important are worth waiting for! Hopefully these pictures to follow are important to you. As you click on each picture please keep in mind that the individuals that you see were either born into the Hamels lineage or have married a Hamels. There is only one exception that being a friend of my daughter, Vicki, who traveled to Europe with us. A special thanks to Solange and Juan Neusy-Hamels for providing these pictures almost instantly to us! Unfortunately the technology is a bit faster than me. So here we go:

#1 Michel Hamels of Herent addresses the first International Gathering (next time it will be a Reunion) at the Jean-Francois Restaurant in Neerheylissem. Neerheylissem is the small village that is cited as the marriage place of Daniel Hamels in 1690. Michel Hamels Addresses the Gathering Sara of the USA and brothers Emmanuel and Michel look on.

#2. Here is one view of the Gathering. View to the Left From Left to back of the room: Peg and Bob of the USA, Solange of BE, John and Barb of the USA, Martine standing. From the right to the back: Peggy Longree-Patton of BE, Jack & Sara of the USA,Michel of Herent, brothers - Michel and Emmanuel both of BE.

#3. Another view of the same group! Second view. From left to back of picture: Sara & Jack, Peggy & Jose Longreee-Patton, Nicolas of BE., Justin of USA, and Vicki Best (USA), family friend. From right to back of picture: Andre Hennot of BE, Alexis, John and Solange.

#4. Peg & Bob, John & Barb and Solange and Juan. Three good looking couples from two continents!

#5. A great shot of Peggy and Jose.Nicolas is to Jose's left. Peggy is the first cousin to Michel Hamels of Herent. The Longree-Pattons

#6. Meet Michel (L) and Emmanuel (R). The Hamels Brothers

#7.Alexis, son of Martine and Michel. Meet Alexis (surrounded by John & Barb, Andre)

#8. Andre & Lucienne Hennot. They are direct descendants of Daniel and still live in what is believed to be the original homestead of Daniel from 1690. The Hennots in deep family discussion.

#9. Jack receives a very special gift from Emmanuel, an original copy of the book, "La Famille Hamels" written by Emmanuel & Michel's father, Ed. H. Joseph Hamels. The gift.

7/25/01

The First International HAMELS gathering took place in Neerheylissem on July 22! We will be adding many new pictures and anecdotal pieces of information to this site. It will probably take Michel and me at least 2-3 months to glean the important and interesting items for you. We are both now in the possession of a most important book on the lives and houses of the early HAMELS in Neerheylissem. Therefore, if you have a specific question regarding these early HAMELS please write to us. Visit here often for new developments. John Patrick et Michel

5/29/01

Just received new information about Henry Hamels' line and his daughter Mary's descendants. Thanks to Rae Mills we have a lot more data on the family! Go to the family trees button below. Click. Go to the bottom of that page and find the section on Hamels in Canada. You will find Mary's picture and an abridged history of the family to the present. Thank you Rae for sharing! - John

5/9/01

OK...somehow you found your way to our family web site...you think that maybe your relative came from Europe and landed in New York City. Good news!!!! Here's a web site for the patient and diligent. It is the latest gift to those of us who seek their long lost relatives. It is a data base which provides some, not all yet, of the records of passengers and crew members who came through Ellis Island. I found the California and Texas Hamels who came in from Amsterdam, Holland and two Hamels from Antwerp (Marie, 1907 and Leon, 1919). Good luck. Ellis Island Records

4/28/01

After reading letters some of our visitors I thought that I might steer you to another excellent website. It was set up by a wonderful gentleman, Georges Picavet of Belgium. I started doing some initial inquiry through this site and have found it to be very useful if you are searching a Belgian family from his particular part of Belgium. It is worth the visit. Here it is: Belgium Roots.

4/17/01

Here is a nice website to learn more about Belgium from our friend Ivo. Belgium 2001

3/25/01

1/21/01

I received an email from Ruth Hamels of Albersloh, Germany which is near Munster. It is not too far from the border of the Netherlands. She supplied us with another branch of Hamels. I have posted this branch on the "tree" page for your viewing. I wonder if Henry Hamels who moved to Canada from Germany could be her great-great uncle? If you see any connections, please write to me and we'll continue to put the pieces together! - John

Please click here for a very interesting discussion of the Origin of our Family Name by Dr. Michel HamelsOrigins of HAMELS

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Since we have received a variety of e-mails from different Hamels (Hamel, Hammel, Hammil) here are two excellent sites that you may want to visit as well as you endeavor to trace your roots! Just click on the Internet Link that you want and you will be there. In order to return here, use your "Back" button at the top left corner of your screen. Enjoy!

Hamel Family Forum

Hammel Family Forum

Feel free to write to us and we will share your story with the rest of the family. We presently have Hamels family members in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Canada and the USA (New York, Texas, California, Florida and Kentucky). If you want to print the tree branches, we recommend that you set your printer for "landscape". In this way you will capture all of the information. Enjoy!

Here are a few "branches", interesting sites, reference sites and some family pictures:

1. Hamels Family Trees (Belgian, American, German, and Canadian)
2. Hamels Family Tree of the Netherlands- Tilburg, Dordrecht & Breda [updated 1/17/04]
3. View our Family Reunion Photo Album: Nicolas Hamels of Leuven meets cousins John "Jack" & Sara in their home, Buffalo New York on Dec. 14, 2000
4. View our Family Reunion Photo Album: Margaret, Robert, Nicolas, Jennifer & Robert meet in Buffalo!
5. View our Family Photo Album: Michel Hamels of Leuven, Belgium
6. View our Family Photo Album: Raphaelle Hollanders of Liege, Belgium
7. Hamels Lookup in Belgium
8. Hamels Lookup in Germany (Click on Das Telefonbuch)
9. Locate the Hamels in Belgium!(type in Hamels and press "Zoek")
10. View the Hamels Mansion in 1709, Hertfordshire, England!


11. Reference to the hamlet of Hamels and Mansion in Braughing,England [Updated 12/28/04]
12.Historical Notes for The Hamels Estate in England: 1564-2001
13. New piece of Research from Lubeek: Hamers-Haemers-Haemels-Hamels.
For a complete lineage go to this link: [Joannes Hamers Hamels]
14. Scan of Hamels Mansion (from an engraving)[1/21/00]
15. Locate Hamels in the Netherlands. (Type in Hamels and push "Zoek")

Most of the text on this site is written in english, just to reach the greatest number of people. Please, feel free to use your own language, if you prefer.

La plupart des textes sur ce site sont rediges en anglais pour etre compris par le plus grand nombre de personnes. Mais si vous preferez utiliser votre propre langue, n'hesitez pas. Evitez cependant d'utiliser des accents ou autres caracteres speciaux, qui ne pourraient etre affiches sur des ecrans non-francais.

De meeste teksten op deze site zijn in het Engels opgesteld om het grootste aantal lezers te kunnen bereiken. Aarzel echter niet om uw eigen taal te gebruiken indien u dat verkiest.

Die meiste Texten sind in Englisch aufgestellt um das Maximum Anzahl Personen zu erreichen. Aber bitte, verwenden Sie Ihre eigene Sprache, wenn Sie das bevorzugen. Vermeiden Sie jedoch spezielle Schriftzeichen (wie Umlaute) zu benutzen, die nicht auf alle Schirmen gezeigt werden koennen.

Hallo mijn naam is Cor Hamels ,ik kom uit Hendrik Ido Ambacht in Nederland. John heeft mij gevraagd om de Nederlandse kontakt persoon te zijn. Als er iemand in Nederland of Belgie informatie wil of wil delen,laat het ons dan weten. Neem vooral een kijkje in onze site.

John (USA), Michel (Belgium) & Cor (Netherlands)

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