🛡️ Van der Eems Family

A family story carried from Friesland to South Africa.

Welcome to the online home of the Van der Eems family members who moved to South Africa. This site celebrates our shared name, our family crest, and the stories that connect relatives across countries and generations.

Explore the family story → Family tree by Peter van der Eem

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Our South African branch

This website is for the Van der Eems family members who moved to South Africa, while still honouring the family’s Frisian and Dutch roots.

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Family connection

A place for relatives near and far to feel connected, informed, and proud of the family history.

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Shared archive

A living archive for memories, documents, milestones, and the people behind the family name.

The crest

A family symbol with a personal story.

The family crest of Bouwe van der Eems and Debbie Brand represents their family.

Flame and red leaf

The flame refers to Debbie Brand’s maiden name. The red leaf refers to Friesland, where Bouwe was born, and to the leaf on the Frisian flag.

Four arrows

The four arrows represent their four sons, inspired by Psalm 127:4: sons are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

The ring

The ring represents their one daughter and also works beautifully as a symbol of family unity.

Frisian roots

The crest connects the Van der Eems family story in South Africa back to Friesland and the Netherlands.

Family trust

Van der Eems Family Trust

The Van der Eems Family Trust makes investments to build assets that can be used to support its beneficiaries.

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Family tree

Follow the branches of the Van der Eems family.

Peter van der Eem built a detailed family tree for the Van der Eems family. Use the link below to explore the wider family line.

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