What is the origin of the name De Groff?
Altered form of Dutch De Graaf. The vowel change is a common feature of New York Dutch i.e. the lowering of long a -aa- becoming -aw-.
The Indianapolis journal 1901/06/02
...NEW YORK, June l.-A big half-holiday crowd hailed Commando, the son of Dom ino, considered the greatest... (Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom - 1901)
...NEW YORK, June l.-A big half-holiday crowd hailed Commando, the son of Dom ino, considered the greatest... (Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom - 1901)
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The Indianapolis journal 1903/07/10
...NEW YORK, July 9. - Theodore. Jr., the eldest son of President Roosevelt, has, it Is reported,... (Oyster Bay, Indiana, United States - 1903)
...NEW YORK, July 9. - Theodore. Jr., the eldest son of President Roosevelt, has, it Is reported,... (Oyster Bay, Indiana, United States - 1903)
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The Indianapolis journal 1904/03/16
...NEW YORK, March 15,-Mrs. Margaret Mitchell Grifflu, daughter of United States Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, and wife... (Oregon, Oregon, United States - 1904)
...NEW YORK, March 15,-Mrs. Margaret Mitchell Grifflu, daughter of United States Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, and wife... (Oregon, Oregon, United States - 1904)
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The Indianapolis journal 1894/06/18
...NEW YORK, June 17. Rev. Jamie John-Bon, the son of the venerable Archbishop Johnson, of New Brighton.... (New, Indiana, United States - 1894)
...NEW YORK, June 17. Rev. Jamie John-Bon, the son of the venerable Archbishop Johnson, of New Brighton.... (New, Indiana, United States - 1894)
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The Indianapolis journal 1897/06/30
...NEW YORK, June 29.-Miss Laura Del pliine Kilpatrick, daughter of the late General Judson Kilpatrick, TJhited States... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1897)
...NEW YORK, June 29.-Miss Laura Del pliine Kilpatrick, daughter of the late General Judson Kilpatrick, TJhited States... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1897)
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The Indianapolis journal 1903/03/07
...NEW YORK, March 6.-Allan Banker, son of Ira D. Sankey, the singing evangel 1st and former associate... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1903)
...NEW YORK, March 6.-Allan Banker, son of Ira D. Sankey, the singing evangel 1st and former associate... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1903)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554595
The Indianapolis journal 1898/03/14
...NEW YORK, March 13.-Fred J. Blair, of Toledo, said by the police to be a son of... (Toledo, Toledo, Spain - 1898)
...NEW YORK, March 13.-Fred J. Blair, of Toledo, said by the police to be a son of... (Toledo, Toledo, Spain - 1898)
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The Indianapolis journal 1904/04/27
...NEW YORK, April 26,-Menata Stern, the twelve-year-old daughter of Louis Stern, a real-estate man, saved her four... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1904)
...NEW YORK, April 26,-Menata Stern, the twelve-year-old daughter of Louis Stern, a real-estate man, saved her four... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1904)
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The Indianapolis journal 1903/04/04
...NEW YORK, April 3. Lawyer George Edward Mills, the business partner of the son of Dr. Richird... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1903)
...NEW YORK, April 3. Lawyer George Edward Mills, the business partner of the son of Dr. Richird... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1903)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554623
The Indianapolis journal 1903/04/05
...NEW YORK, April 4. Carlo dl Rudini, son of a former Italian premier, " in the course... (Monte, Indiana, United States - 1903)
...NEW YORK, April 4. Carlo dl Rudini, son of a former Italian premier, " in the course... (Monte, Indiana, United States - 1903)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554624
The Indianapolis journal 1895/04/19
...NEW YORK, April 18. A dispatch from the Isle of St.-Helena says: Prince Dinuzlu, son of King... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1895)
...NEW YORK, April 18. A dispatch from the Isle of St.-Helena says: Prince Dinuzlu, son of King... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1895)
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The Indianapolis journal 1896/07/22
...NEW YORK, July 21.-Howard R. Bene dict, son of James II. Benedict, and a rela tive of... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1896)
...NEW YORK, July 21.-Howard R. Bene dict, son of James II. Benedict, and a rela tive of... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1896)
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The Indianapolis journal 1893/01/19
...New York, Jan. 18. Mrs. Abbie Hopper Gibbons, daughter of Isaac T. Hopper, the Quaker philanthropist and... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1801)
...New York, Jan. 18. Mrs. Abbie Hopper Gibbons, daughter of Isaac T. Hopper, the Quaker philanthropist and... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1801)
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The Indianapolis journal 1902/04/10
...NEW YORK, April 9. A son of John S. Sargent, the famous American portrait painter, has been... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
...NEW YORK, April 9. A son of John S. Sargent, the famous American portrait painter, has been... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554262
The Indianapolis journal 1903/03/24
...NEW YORK, March 23.-Mrs. Fannie Rayne Mc Comb Herzog, daughter of the late James Jennings Mc Comb,... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1903)
...NEW YORK, March 23.-Mrs. Fannie Rayne Mc Comb Herzog, daughter of the late James Jennings Mc Comb,... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1903)
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The Indianapolis journal 1894/03/29
...NEW YORK, March 28. The statement that Howard Gould, third son of the late Jay Gould, and... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1894)
...NEW YORK, March 28. The statement that Howard Gould, third son of the late Jay Gould, and... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1894)
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The Indianapolis journal 1903/06/28
...NEW YORK, June 27. After two days of brilliant golf, seventy-twp holes at medal play, over the... (Short Hills, N. J., New Jersey, United States - 1901)
...NEW YORK, June 27. After two days of brilliant golf, seventy-twp holes at medal play, over the... (Short Hills, N. J., New Jersey, United States - 1901)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554709
The Indianapolis journal 1888/01/24
...New York, Jan. 23. Harriet Elizabeth Coffin, aged twenty-three, daughter of a wealthy resi-... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1888)
...New York, Jan. 23. Harriet Elizabeth Coffin, aged twenty-three, daughter of a wealthy resi-... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1888)
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The Indianapolis journal 1902/06/08
...NEW YORK, June 7. Robert Jefferson Ferral, an actor, said to be the son of a prominent... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
...NEW YORK, June 7. Robert Jefferson Ferral, an actor, said to be the son of a prominent... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
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The Indianapolis journal 1900/06/05
...NEW YORK, June 4. The marriage of Miss Mae Rogers, daughter of H. H. Rog ers, president... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1900)
...NEW YORK, June 4. The marriage of Miss Mae Rogers, daughter of H. H. Rog ers, president... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1900)
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The Indianapolis journal 1897/06/16
...NEW YORK, June 15.-Ellis island to-day is a mass of black, smouldering ruins. All the huge buildings... (New, Indiana, United States - 1892)
...NEW YORK, June 15.-Ellis island to-day is a mass of black, smouldering ruins. All the huge buildings... (New, Indiana, United States - 1892)
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The Indianapolis journal 1886/01/25
...New York, Jan. 23.-Geo. F. Langbein, jr., son of Counsellor Langbein, has for some time past been... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1886)
...New York, Jan. 23.-Geo. F. Langbein, jr., son of Counsellor Langbein, has for some time past been... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1886)
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The Indianapolis journal 1894/06/23
...NEW YORK, June 22. In the United States District Court, to-day. Judge Alfred H. Fers, of Eridgeport,... (Eridgeport, Conn., Connecticut, United States - 1502)
...NEW YORK, June 22. In the United States District Court, to-day. Judge Alfred H. Fers, of Eridgeport,... (Eridgeport, Conn., Connecticut, United States - 1502)
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The Indianapolis journal 1895/04/17
...NEW YORK, April 16. Miss Eleanor Mayo, daughter of Frank Mayo, and Col.... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1895)
...NEW YORK, April 16. Miss Eleanor Mayo, daughter of Frank Mayo, and Col.... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1895)
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The Indianapolis journal 1895/04/09
...NEW YORK, April 8 The World to-day says indignation of the intensest kind has been exhibited along... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1592)
...NEW YORK, April 8 The World to-day says indignation of the intensest kind has been exhibited along... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1592)
Geneanet username : colgnln4684272
The Indianapolis journal 1900/07/14
...NEW YORK, July 13. A special to the Times from Washington says: The gold Democrats will not... (Indiana, Indiana, United States - 1896)
...NEW YORK, July 13. A special to the Times from Washington says: The gold Democrats will not... (Indiana, Indiana, United States - 1896)
Geneanet username : colgnln2553627
The Indianapolis journal 1902/06/02
...NEW YORK, June 1. A second public meeting under the auspices of the Israelite Alliance of America,... (Russia, Russian Federation - 1532)
...NEW YORK, June 1. A second public meeting under the auspices of the Israelite Alliance of America,... (Russia, Russian Federation - 1532)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554315
The Indianapolis journal 1898/07/10
...NEW YORK, July 9.-Officers of mission ary societies, especially those of the Ameri can board, are delighted... (Manila, Philippines - 1852)
...NEW YORK, July 9.-Officers of mission ary societies, especially those of the Ameri can board, are delighted... (Manila, Philippines - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln12978799
The Indianapolis journal 1895/07/27
...NEW YORK, July 26,-Chlna is fast com pleting arrangements to place large orders for ships, guns, small... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1570)
...NEW YORK, July 26,-Chlna is fast com pleting arrangements to place large orders for ships, guns, small... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1570)
Geneanet username : colgnln4684381
The Indianapolis journal 1895/04/12
...in Their 'Duty." NEW YORK, April 11. The Phil-Armenian Association is distributing a handsome ly printed and illustrated book .... (Van, Indiana, United States - 1894)
...in Their 'Duty." NEW YORK, April 11. The Phil-Armenian Association is distributing a handsome ly printed and illustrated book .... (Van, Indiana, United States - 1894)
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The Indianapolis journal 1902/01/19
...NEW YORK, Jan. 18. Lieut. Thorwald Fritzsche, son of Etataraad Fritzsche, president of the Copenhagen Chamber of... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
...NEW YORK, Jan. 18. Lieut. Thorwald Fritzsche, son of Etataraad Fritzsche, president of the Copenhagen Chamber of... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554181
The Indianapolis journal 1898/06/06
...the Associated Press.) NEW YORK, June s.-The ambulance ship Solaea came into port to-day, having on board fifty-four wounded and... (Key West, Indiana, United States - 1898)
...the Associated Press.) NEW YORK, June s.-The ambulance ship Solaea came into port to-day, having on board fifty-four wounded and... (Key West, Indiana, United States - 1898)
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The Indianapolis journal 1903/07/20
...NEW YORK, July 19.-The World to morrow will say thst United States Senator Aldrlch, of Rhode Island,... (Rhode, Indiana, United States - 1900)
...NEW YORK, July 19.-The World to morrow will say thst United States Senator Aldrlch, of Rhode Island,... (Rhode, Indiana, United States - 1900)
Geneanet username : colgnln2554731
The Indianapolis journal 1896/04/03
...NEW YORK, April 2L Augustus Hoppin, of Providence. R. I., who was formerly one of the leading... (Providence, Indiana, United States - 1564)
...NEW YORK, April 2L Augustus Hoppin, of Providence. R. I., who was formerly one of the leading... (Providence, Indiana, United States - 1564)
Geneanet username : colgnln4684632
The Indianapolis journal 1899/06/09
...NEW YORK, June 8. An explosion oc curred at the manufacturing plant of the Pain's Fire-works Company,... (Greenfield, L. I., New York, United States - 2000)
...NEW YORK, June 8. An explosion oc curred at the manufacturing plant of the Pain's Fire-works Company,... (Greenfield, L. I., New York, United States - 2000)
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The Indianapolis journal 1897/06/21
...NEW YORK, June 20-The Herald this morning prints extracts from an address delivered by General Stewart L.... (Cooper, Indiana, United States - 1870)
...NEW YORK, June 20-The Herald this morning prints extracts from an address delivered by General Stewart L.... (Cooper, Indiana, United States - 1870)
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The Indianapolis journal 1895/03/10
...NEW YORK, March 9. The Countess Divycne, who is the daughter of Mrs.... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1895)
...NEW YORK, March 9. The Countess Divycne, who is the daughter of Mrs.... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1895)
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The Indianapolis journal 1903/07/17
...NEW YORK, July 16. Before Judge Mc Mahon, In the Court of General Sessions, appeared to-day for... (Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1896)
...NEW YORK, July 16. Before Judge Mc Mahon, In the Court of General Sessions, appeared to-day for... (Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1896)
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The Indianapolis journal 1902/01/28
...NEW YORK, Jan. 27. Dr. Laehlan Tyler, son of John Tyler, tenth President of the United States... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
...NEW YORK, Jan. 27. Dr. Laehlan Tyler, son of John Tyler, tenth President of the United States... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1902)
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The Indianapolis journal 1884/08/28
...Republican ticket in Kings county! Tine New York Sun says: It has frequently been said during the present political campaign... (Cleve, Indiana, United States - 1884)
...Republican ticket in Kings county! Tine New York Sun says: It has frequently been said during the present political campaign... (Cleve, Indiana, United States - 1884)
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The Indianapolis journal 1894/07/29
...NEW YORK, July 2S.-In view of the outbreak of war between China and Japan some apprehension is... (China, China - 1833)
...NEW YORK, July 2S.-In view of the outbreak of war between China and Japan some apprehension is... (China, China - 1833)
Geneanet username : colgnln4684018
The Indianapolis journal 1895/06/22
...NEW YORK, June 21. Mrs. Josephine Peary says the steamship Portia will leave Brooklyn Saturday, Juno 22,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1533)
...NEW YORK, June 21. Mrs. Josephine Peary says the steamship Portia will leave Brooklyn Saturday, Juno 22,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1533)
Geneanet username : colgnln4684346
The Indianapolis journal 1897/07/25
... Frank Carpenter.) NEW YORK, July 23.-1 write this let ter for young men. It is intended for young business... (New, Indiana, United States - 1897)
... Frank Carpenter.) NEW YORK, July 23.-1 write this let ter for young men. It is intended for young business... (New, Indiana, United States - 1897)
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The Indianapolis journal 1901/06/26
...NEW YORK, June 2T. The wedding of Mirs Ellen Lee, daughter of Brig. Gen.... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1901)
...NEW YORK, June 2T. The wedding of Mirs Ellen Lee, daughter of Brig. Gen.... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1901)
Geneanet username : colgnln2553977
The Indianapolis journal 1898/03/03
...NEW YORK, March 2.-Geo. D. Cragln, ex-president of the Produce EJxchange and one of the founders of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1835)
...NEW YORK, March 2.-Geo. D. Cragln, ex-president of the Produce EJxchange and one of the founders of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1835)
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The Indianapolis journal 1895/03/22
...NEW YORK, March 21. Mrs. Amelia De Lano, whose late husband was United con sul at Foo-Choo,... (Brooklyn, Indiana, United States - 1512)
...NEW YORK, March 21. Mrs. Amelia De Lano, whose late husband was United con sul at Foo-Choo,... (Brooklyn, Indiana, United States - 1512)
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The Indianapolis journal 1898/04/03
...Spanish minister here." NEW YORK, April 2.-The dispatch from Washington saying that the Spanish consul general in this city had... (New, Indiana, United States - 1895)
...Spanish minister here." NEW YORK, April 2.-The dispatch from Washington saying that the Spanish consul general in this city had... (New, Indiana, United States - 1895)
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The Indianapolis journal 1898/07/23
...NEW YORK, July 32.-The Western Union Telegraph Company was ordered to show cause at a special term... (Brooklyn, Indiana, United States - 1898)
...NEW YORK, July 32.-The Western Union Telegraph Company was ordered to show cause at a special term... (Brooklyn, Indiana, United States - 1898)
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The Indianapolis journal 1886/01/24
...New York, Jan. 23.-Geo. F. Langbein, jr., son of Counsellor Langbein r has for some time post... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1886)
...New York, Jan. 23.-Geo. F. Langbein, jr., son of Counsellor Langbein r has for some time post... (Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 1886)
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The Indianapolis journal 1895/03/02
...Producers and Carriers." NEW YORK, March 1. The bituminous coal producers and carriers will meet in this city on Monday... (Columbus, Indiana, United States - 1892)
...Producers and Carriers." NEW YORK, March 1. The bituminous coal producers and carriers will meet in this city on Monday... (Columbus, Indiana, United States - 1892)
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What is the origin of the name De Groff?
Altered form of Dutch De Graaf. The vowel change is a common feature of New York Dutch i.e. the lowering of long a -aa- becoming -aw-.