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Kristine Smets
Kristine Smets

My name is Kristine Smets. I am a professional historian and genealogist. I grew up in Kalmthout, a town north of the city of Antwerp in Belgium, not far from the border with the Netherlands. In 1987 I moved to the United States, and for the last twenty-three years have been living in Baltimore, Maryland. I frequently travel to Belgium to conduct research.

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Looking for your ancestors in Belgium? Kristine is a professional family historian who can help you with your research. Visit www.chainlines.com to learn more about my services.

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  • Finding Belgian Americans in United States’ Passenger Lists. Part I: A Brief History
  • Research Your Maternal Line with MamaMito
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  • Where to find Belgian Mourning Letters and Memorial Cards
  • De Mortuis Nili Nisi Bene
  • World War II War Brides
  • Zij bevelen zijne ziel in uwe gebeden.
  • Anatomy of a Death Record: Examples from both sides of the language border.

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