About Our Organization
Contact Information:
Louisiana Chapter - Thiels of the World Organization
6577 Hwy. 1
Boyce, Louisiana 71409
On Sunday, August 24, 2002 approximately twenty-five descendants of Henricus and Mary Thiels met together near Lecompte, Louisiana. Those present were there to represent the five children of Henricus and Mary. From those children came the five lines of lineage that is now responsible for more than five hundred direct descendants!
One purpose of the meeting was to discuss a possible reunion of the family during 2003. This would be in celebration of one hundred and twenty years since Henricus and Mary arrived with their children to begin a new life in a new land. It would also coincide with the visit of a dear family member from Belgium. Many family members talk with Rik regularly and are looking forward to meeting him for the first time.
The second purpose of the meeting, was to discuss the importance of preserving the history and heritage of the Thiels Family. It took so much courage for Henricus and Mary Thiels, and all of the families like them, to leave behind their home and family and bring five young children thousands of miles across an ocean to a new country. Many hardships faced them. Just one of the many was the fact that they spoke no English and had to work hard to make a new life. Their belief in hard work and pride in accomplishment is a trait of our family that many in our community recognize. At this meeting the group voted to form a new organization.
This organization will be similar to the De Familie Thiels in Belgium that has more than two-hundred members. We have chosen to name our group, The Louisiana Chapter of Thiels of the World Organization. Its purpose will be to preserve our heritage and to provide opportunities for fellowship within our family. Finally, we decided that we must have a presence on the World Wide Web.
The purpose of our site is two-fold. First, it will provide a medium to present our lineage to the world. Second, it will provide a cost effective way to communicate with members on a global scale and to provide members with a tool to complete organizational tasks.
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