Chapter 01 – Pages 5-8 – Frisian Ancestors

Poppo, the son of Radbod, who succeeded him in governing Friesland, was killed in 750 in a battle with Charles the Hammer, who established at Utrecht the famous episcopate of…

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Swartwout Chronicles Chapter I, Pages 1-4 Frisian Ancestors, 1335-1641

Excerpts including origins of the family name, Swartwout… In the first ages of the world people were distinguished by names descriptive of their origin, appearance, traits of character, and by…

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