Welcome to the family history of Jan Hendrik TerAvest
Welcome to the family history of Jan Hendrik TerAvest
This is the story of Jan Hendrik Ter Avest of Zuna, The Netherlands and his descendants. His death in 1865 seemed to trigger discussions within the family about emigration to America. And in 1869, his widow and children emigrated to Western Michigan, just south of the city of Holland.
My great grandfather was John H. Ter Avest, son of Jan Willem Ter Avest, and grandson of Jan Hendrik Ter Avest of Zuna, The Netherlands.
I have included his story, along with the stories of his grandparents, parents, and his uncles and aunts.
Explore the Ter Avest families by clicking on the menu dropdown button in the upper left hand corner of the Home page.
I also wish to acknowledge the many contributions of content, from Brian Kollen, also a descendant of Jan Hendrik Ter Avest.
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Feel free to contact me with any additions or corrections to the content of this website.
Mark A. De Jong
770-843-5503 (cell)
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