Truus van Lier
Truus van Lier (1921–1943) was a prominent Dutch resistance fighter in Utrecht during World War II. A law student at Utrecht University, she became a member of the militant resistance…
The Nazi Connection
When I was younger I vaguely recall hushed conversations about a branch of the Kerlen family who were pretty much ostracised. In fact if I recall correctly that particular branch…
Betsy Kerlen
Betsy Kerlen (Johanna Maria Elisabeth Kerlen, 1859–1932) was a prominent Dutch feminist, educator, and a younger sister of the General (J.G. Kerlen). While the General was building a military career…
The Family Crest
The family crest which acts as the logo of this site has been derived from a signet ring which is a family heirloom. Only two are known to have existed.…
The Memoirs of J.G. Kerlen – Preface
My great-great-grandfather (Johannes Godfried Kerlen) kept his memoirs. I am unsure where the original documents are but at some point these were copied and put into booklet form. I have…
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