Arnoldus Springvloed (1919-2010) left for the USA

Arnoldus Springvloed was born on 31 May 1929 in Rotterdam. His parents are Cornelis Springvloed (1906-1967) of Sommelsdijk, Holland, and Johanna van der Laan of Stellendam, Holland. They were married on 28 November 1928 in Rotterdam.
Arnoldus is named after his grandfather, another Arnoldus Springvloed (1881-1957), who had married Grieta Koote (1882-1960). Arnoldus' great-grandparents are Adriaantje Vroegindeweij (1859-1922) and Aren Springvloed (1856-1945). Aren Springvloed is an elder brother of George Springvloed (1867-1950). They are both children of an even earlier Arnoldus Springvloed (1822-1904). The surname Springvloed can be translated as “spring tide".

Arnoldus Springvloed first worked in the Dutch Merchant Marines. Subsequently, he worked as a steward for the Holland America Line (H.A.L.). This employment contract started on 21 July 1948 in Rotterdam. After crossing the ocean, Arnoldus did not show up for the return trip, but remained in the United States. The H.A.L. called it “desertion”. An official booklet, containing important information concerning Arnoldus’ work experience and completed education and training, was officially withheld for a year, so he would not be able to gain employment on a ship during that time.

Jannigje (21) and Willemptje (20) Luiendijk

Willem Luiendijk (1779-1854) and Lijntje Barendregt were married on 20 June 1808 in Mijnsheerenland in Holland. Their eldest daughter, Jannigje, was born on 9 November 1808 and baptized on the 13th in Heinenoord in Holland, and named after Willem's mother. Their younger daughter, Willemptje, was born on 19 April 1818 in Puttershoek in Holland.

Jannigje Luienijk was born on 9 November 1808 in Heinenoord

Jannigje Luiendijk, aged 20, was married on 26 May 1829 in Puttershoek to Cornelis van Vliet.
Jannigje gave birth to a daughter Magdaleentje van Vliet on 4 August 1830 in Puttershoek. Just a week after the birth, Jannigje died in Puttershoek on 11 August 1820, aged just 21. The baby died there on 22 April 1831.
Cornelis van Vliet was born on 25 October 1805 in Puttershoek. As a widower he remarried Grietje Zeeman (1807-1841) in 1832 and had three childeren of whom at least two died young. Cornelis married a third time in 1842 to Kornelia Broer (1808-1884). They had two sons who died young. Cornelis van Vliet died in Puttershoek on 9 July 1882, aged 76.