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msbhaven
my father was born and raised in Williamsport Pa.
after I married, my last name Tilburg died in our family..there where no men to carry it along.
I know there is a place in the netherlands Tilburg...I'd really like to know...
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Written on October 15th, 2007
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AyeAye
My father's family is old-order Amish from Lebanon, Pa. My father left before his baptism, to join the army. Although, I speak Pa. Dutch, as well as German, needless to say, I don't know my father's family. I've lived...
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Written on February 20th, 2008
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Debijean
Yes, I look Dutch, the blond hair, blue eyes, the whole nine yards. But what I am the most proud of is that the signs that we use for our homes are made by my family and has for many many many years. My last name was Z--K...
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Written on February 10th, 2009
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lcz415
It's flabbergasting what passes for a pretzel most places.
You have at least one batty old aunt who's sure a cut will heal faster if you blow on it and mumble something in mangled German.
Chow-chow isn't just a breed of dog.
One word...
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Written on December 17th, 2012
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1sweetloralei
'Yes I am definitely PA Dutch.  Grandparents on both sides used to speak Dutch when I was a kid.  If I was being mischievous then they would say I was Dutchified.  LOL.  PA Dutch means immigrants of German and Swiss descent that...
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Written on October 2nd, 2011
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