This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eventhorse Surnames: Ritzema, Hindmarch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/221.161.342.635.673.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi susan My great x 4 grandfather is Rudolphus Ritzema whose sister Alida is your ancestor. Rudolphus emigrated to USA age 6 from Holland fought the british in 1776 under George Washington defected later that year then went to England married in Devon, settled in north East England (from whence I came) and died in 1803 in Kent. My grandmothers middle name is Ritzema, which started my quest. My tree can be found under Mike & Linda Hindmarch. Regards Mike Hindmarch Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.