Last Updated: September 13, 2011

           The Bentheimers International Society is dedicated to preserving the history of emigrants from the county of Bentheim, Germany. It is also directed to the furthering of connections between the descendants of those emigrants and the present day county of Bentheim.

 

A WELCOME TO HIS HIGHNESS, THE COUNT OF BENTHEIM!

     Christian, Fürst zu Bentheim und Steinfurt has joined the Bentheimers International Society.  We would like to extend a warm welcome to the Count as a member of the Society.

THE CASTLE OF BENTHEIM

          You are invited to take a pictorial tour of the castle.  Click on: The Castle.

 

COLLECTION OF LETTERS PUBLISHED

     The first volume of letters between Bentheim and her emigrants is now available.  Click on Letters to find out more.

 

GRAFSCHAFT BENTHEIM AND HER EMIGRANTS

     The first book published by Swenna Harger and Loren Lemmen is available for purchase.  Thanks to C.J. Handlogten, a very thorough preview of the book is possible.  To see these pages click on Grafschaft Bentheim and Her Emigrants for more information.

 

German Heritage Tour, 2008

     Share the experience the "American Bentheimers" made to the ancestral home in 2008: Tour

 

TOUR BENTHEIM IN 2011!!!

       The Society is looking forward to a trip to Bentheim in 2011.  Stay tuned for more information!

In preparation for the trip, some people are searching for distant relatives in Grafschaft Bentheim.  Click here to learn more!

Manche Leute suchen Verwandten in Bentheim.  Mehr zu lernen, klicken Sie hier!

 

An Introduction to Grafschaft Bentheim

       For a wonderful article introducing people to Grafschaft Bentheim in Germany,

Click here for more details.   

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For genealogical research humor, Click Here.

 

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