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Overview
Genlias is the premier site for Dutch records. The information from this site was taken directly from the Netherlands Civil Register. Some church records are also included. This site contains almost 9 million records with over 36 million names. The index is not complete; records are continuously being added. Most notably missing are records from Rotterdam, but these can be found at http://www.gemeentearchief.rotterdam.nl

Content
This site includes:


 * Births (prior to 1903)
 * Baptisms
 * Marriages (prior to 1923)
 * Deaths (prior to 1953)
 * Burials
 * Death duties - statements of succession

According to the Genlias site :

A record of birth provides you with the following information:


 * The name of the child
 * The names of the parents
 * The exact date of birth
 * In most cases, the parents' address

A record of marriage provides you with the following information:


 * The names and ages of the bride and groom
 * In most cases, the names of the bride's and the groom's parents
 * In most cases, the places of birth of the bride and groom
 * Whether the bride is a widow or the groom a widower
 * In most cases, ages and professions

A record of death provides you with the following information:


 * The name of the deceased
 * The exact date of death
 * In most cases, the name of the deceased's parents
 * In most cases, the age of the deceased
 * In some cases, the deceased's place of birt
 * In some cases, the name of the deceased's spouse
 * In most cases, the address of the deceased

Internet Address
www.genlias.nl

or do a Google search for Genlias

Using the Site
The site initially comes up in Dutch. If you want to see it in English, click English at the top of the initial screen.

Cost
Free