Hine Gravesites, Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago
Our cemetery search was not as fruitful as I had hoped. After searching the indexes at SSGHS, I began to doubt whether…
John A. Hine Obituary
Chicago Tribune (IL) - July 20, 1969 John A. Hine, age 84, beloved husband of Henrietta, nee Smith; dear father of Shirley…
Jacob Smith was a twin!
Jacob Smit (Jennie Hine's father) and his twin sister Geertje were born on 22 Oct 1866 to Klaas Pieters Smit and Trientje…
Agnes Alberda: found!
I have finally discovered Agnes Alberda's Dutch roots! Thanks to Glenn's recollection of his mother mentioning Groningen (Netherlands) as the birthplace of…
Possible birth record for Agnes Alberda in the Netherlands
Detail result: (Child) SourceCivil register - BirthArchive locationGroninger ArchievenGeneralMunicipality: UlrumType of record: geboorteRecord number: 91Registration date: 10-12-1868ChildAuktje AlberdaGender: VAbandoned child: NDate of birth:…
Jennie Smith’s Mother
In January I worked long and hard to connect Jacob and Agnes Smith to their Dutch origins. On the 1900 Federal Census,…
Jennie and Richard Hine’s trip to Panama
Janet Ann Widell wrote: "We were in Panama when the 50th anniversary occurred and Dad (Orville) arranged for his parents to make…
Janet Hine’s high school graduation 1960
Submitted by Janet Widell, from Orville Hine's collection.
Richard and Jennie Hine 45th Anniversary
Jan. 12, 1955 These photos were originally posted as Richard & Jennie's 50th anniversary. Norma Hine clarified via Janet Ann Widell: "Aunt…
The Smith Women
Janet Widell has been busy with her scanner and Orville's slide collection. Thanks to her, we all get to enjoy the first…
Jacob Smith 1900 Census
In 1910, 1920 and 1930 census data Jacob and Agnes Smith (Jennie Hine's parents) were listed using the American spellings. Here, they're Jacob and…
Dutch Chicago Exerpt
Source: Dutch Chicago: A History of the Hollanders in the Windy City By Robert P. Swierenga