author
Matthias Hubertus Henricus Michels
b. 1853
Best known for a detailed Dutch family history centered on Tegelen, this little-known 19th-century writer focused on preserving local lineage and memory. His surviving work has reached modern readers through Project Gutenberg, where it stands as a careful example of early genealogical writing.
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Genealogie der familie Franssen te Tegelen, van 1651 tot heden
by Matthias Hubertus Henricus Michels
About the author
Little is firmly documented in the sources I could confirm about this author beyond his name, birth year, and published work. He is listed by Project Gutenberg as Matthias Hubertus Henricus Michels, 1853-, which suggests he was born in 1853, but I could not verify further biographical details such as his exact birthplace, profession, or date of death.
He is known for Genealogie der familie Franssen te Tegelen, van 1651 tot heden, a Dutch genealogical study tracing the Franssen family of Tegelen across generations. The book points to a strong interest in family history and local record-keeping, and it gives his work a clear connection to the Limburg town of Tegelen.
Because reliable biographical information appears to be scarce, Michels is best introduced through the nature of his writing: careful, archival, and rooted in the preservation of community history. For listeners drawn to genealogy, local history, or historical records, his work offers a window into how family stories were documented and handed down.