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Meeting The Motherland

Before immigrating, Loomans ancestors lived in the small Dutch town Winterswijk.

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First built around 1200, Jacobskerk welcomed the Loomans family for generations.

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Aboard the Ship Hoop in May 1844, the family departed for a new and better future.

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After brief time in New York, the family continued west to Wisconsin, arriving in 1846.

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Wisconsin’s rich history began thousands of years before the Loomans family’s arrival.

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For thousands of immigrants, Alto and Waupun became a refuge and fresh start in the U.S.

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Stanley Johnson, Jr. was a well known photographer for his unique and artistic touch.