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DISCOVER OUR STORY
Meeting The Motherland
Before immigrating, Loomans ancestors lived in the small Dutch town Winterswijk.
Church on the Market Square
First built around 1200, Jacobskerk welcomed the Loomans family for generations.
What’s In A Name?
Learn the surprisingly simple history behind the Loomans family name.
Tracking the Loomans Lineage
Records tell us that Loomans ancestors lived in the Netherlands since at least the Middle Ages.
Jan Willem Lomans
Born in 1793, Jan Willem Lomans was over 50 years old when he left for the United States.
The Prospect of Improvement
Unfavorable economic and political conditions were key triggers for Dutch immigration.
Leaving Winterswijk, May 1844
Aboard the Ship Hoop in May 1844, the family departed for a new and better future.
Arriving in New York, July 1844
The Loomans family arrived in New York in July 1844 at the current site of Battery Park.
Moving Midwest, 1844-1846
After brief time in New York, the family continued west to Wisconsin, arriving in 1846.
Sinking of the Phoenix
Nearly 200 Dutch immigrants met their fate in the 1847 sinking of the Phoenix.
River Through a Red Place
Wisconsin’s rich history began thousands of years before the Loomans family’s arrival.
Jan Albert Loomans
Jan Albert was just 15 years old when he left the Netherlands to start a new life.
The New Homeland
For thousands of immigrants, Alto and Waupun became a refuge and fresh start in the U.S.
A Nation in Rapid Transition
Loomans family ancestors experienced significant fast-paced changes starting in the 1850s.
Of Patience and Pride
Loomans family ancestors experienced the many trials and triumphs of the farming lifestyle.
The Good-Natured Couple
Henry and Hannah Loomans were the first US-born generations of their respective families.
The Loomans Lumber Company
D.J. Loomans was a national icon for his leadership in the lucrative lumber industry.
Built From Scratch
Around 1900, Henry and Hannah decided to build the Loomans family homestead.
Larger Than Life
Stanley Johnson, Jr. was a well known photographer for his unique and artistic touch.
A World In Conflict
Like most others, the Loomans family experienced the trials of the 1930s and 1940s.