Last Updated: September 09, 2009

           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.

TOUR BENTHEIM, GERMANY IN 2008

     Catch a glimpse of the tour "American Bentheimers" made to the ancestral home: Tour.

DON JOHNSON

       The members and friends of the Bentheimers International Society were saddened by the news of the death of Don Johnson this past Sunday, September 6.  Don was an active member of the society serving as a Director from the very beginning in 2002 and also as the first editor of the newsletter.  At age 83 Don participated in the tour of Bentheim, Germany, with the Heritage Tour in October, 2008.  Don was always fun to be around.  He was a great addition to the Society.  We express our sympathy to his wife, Eleanor, and to the family. 

       Don's obituary can be viewed at Don Johnson.

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