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 Seattle Star, Volume 15, Number 107 1913/07/03
...NEW YORK, July 3-3 am Stephen Sands, the oldest son of Mrs. Wm. K Vanderhllt, sr ,... (Southampton, Washington, United States - 1913)
...NEW YORK, July 3-3 am Stephen Sands, the oldest son of Mrs. Wm. K Vanderhllt, sr ,... (Southampton, Washington, United States - 1913)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1916/04/28
...NEW YORK, April 17.-Miss Irene L. Olbaon. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson, and George... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1916)
...NEW YORK, April 17.-Miss Irene L. Olbaon. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson, and George... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1916)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 14, Number 51 1912/04/30
...t-r*** L"wd Wtrel NEW YORK, April M.- Mlat Ann* Morgan, daughter of J. Pierpont Morgan, today an up 1,200 navy... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1912)
...t-r*** L"wd Wtrel NEW YORK, April M.- Mlat Ann* Morgan, daughter of J. Pierpont Morgan, today an up 1,200 navy... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1912)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 23 1921/06/16
...+ Foreign Exchange NEW YORK, June If Foreign rhsniga r>peri""l K"*n"*relly lilsber today. Quoiaflora lnrtu (San-Francisco, California, United States - 1720)
...+ Foreign Exchange NEW YORK, June If Foreign rhsniga r>peri""l K"*n"*relly lilsber today. Quoiaflora lnrtu
Geneanet username : colgnln12899884
The Seattle Star, Volume 14, Number 270 1913/01/09
...NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-"119 mutual consent" the engagement of Miss Vlda' llisphatn, daughter of David Itlsphaui, the... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1913)
...NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-"119 mutual consent" the engagement of Miss Vlda' llisphatn, daughter of David Itlsphaui, the... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1913)
Geneanet username : colgnln12897264
The Seattle Star, Volume 23 1920/10/29
...pavahle In C. 8. Gold Cola In New York City or at the office* of Morn* Brother*. Ina , Telephone... (Our, Washington, United States - 1930)
...pavahle In C. 8. Gold Cola In New York City or at the office* of Morn* Brother*. Ina , Telephone... (Our, Washington, United States - 1930)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 15, Number 40 1913/04/15
...Takes Old Beau NEW YORK, April 15.-May Burke, a rich New York girl of 25, has arrived home after a... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1906)
...Takes Old Beau NEW YORK, April 15.-May Burke, a rich New York girl of 25, has arrived home after a... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1906)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 18, Number 105 1915/06/28
...tha Unlttd Praaai NEW YORK, June One yaar ago today tha primary cauaa of tha European war oc currad at... (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegowina - 1915)
...tha Unlttd Praaai NEW YORK, June One yaar ago today tha primary cauaa of tha European war oc currad at... (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegowina - 1915)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 23 1920/10/18
...recent litter from Ml** Rmma Martin In New York tell* of her In t<'re"tlng *ummer In the White mountain* and... (Murray, Washington, United States - 1920)
...recent litter from Ml** Rmma Martin In New York tell* of her In t<'re"tlng *ummer In the White mountain* and... (Murray, Washington, United States - 1920)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 24, Number 90 1922/06/09
...in the Church of tbe Incarnation In New York dty. The ceremony was performed by He*. Percy Silver, ajwinted by... (New, Washington, United States - 1922)
...in the Church of tbe Incarnation In New York dty. The ceremony was performed by He*. Percy Silver, ajwinted by... (New, Washington, United States - 1922)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 16, Number 49 1914/04/22
...NEW YORK, April 22 - The United Press was swamped with congratulations on the world "beat" by... (Vera, Washington, United States - 1914)
...NEW YORK, April 22 - The United Press was swamped with congratulations on the world "beat" by... (Vera, Washington, United States - 1914)
Geneanet username : colgnln12897663
The Seattle Star, Volume 11, Number 113 1909/07/03
...for Better Today. NEW YORK, July ".-Raprt Mntaltv* Franela W. Cußhman, of T"c*n (Side, Washington, United States - 1909)
...for Better Today. NEW YORK, July ".-Raprt Mntaltv* Franela W. Cußhman, of T"c*n
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/07/30
...NEW YORK, July 30.-The whit* of the White So* and red Of the crimson-ho*ed sthletea, of Boston,... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1917)
...NEW YORK, July 30.-The whit* of the White So* and red Of the crimson-ho*ed sthletea, of Boston,... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1917)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 7, Number 109 1905/06/30
...NEW YORK, June 30.-The government fiscal year, which ended to- ' day, ha" ba-m a record-brwtklag one... (New York, New York, United States - 1905)
...NEW YORK, June 30.-The government fiscal year, which ended to- ' day, ha" ba-m a record-brwtklag one... (New York, New York, United States - 1905)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 15, Number 18 1913/03/20
...Press Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, March 20-Scenes paralleling those in Judea, when Christ iieaied the sick, and probubly unparalleled since... (Judea, Washington, United States - 1913)
...Press Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, March 20-Scenes paralleling those in Judea, when Christ iieaied the sick, and probubly unparalleled since... (Judea, Washington, United States - 1913)
Geneanet username : colgnln12897323
The Seattle Star, Volume 9, Number 29 1907/07/25
...(By Lin.ltd Pre**) NEW YORK, July ".-Mall a.! +/Ices received from San-Salvador s*v that United State* Minister Merry has Informed... (Salvador, Washington, United States - 1907)
...(By Lin.ltd Pre**) NEW YORK, July ".-Mall a.! +/Ices received from San-Salvador s*v that United State* Minister Merry has Informed... (Salvador, Washington, United States - 1907)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 13, Number 198 1911/10/18
...OLE HANSON & CO.. Third Floor New York Block in GOOD ACRES mil $300 Thla can't be beat, llna Wood,... (Junction, Washington, United States - 1911)
...OLE HANSON & CO.. Third Floor New York Block in GOOD ACRES mil $300 Thla can't be beat, llna Wood,... (Junction, Washington, United States - 1911)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/03/14
...a " "rm,wi NEW YORK, March 14.- Another dancing, caution*, re terved fighter hung up hi* hat and coat and... (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States - 1917)
...a " "rm,wi NEW YORK, March 14.- Another dancing, caution*, re terved fighter hung up hi* hat and coat and... (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States - 1917)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 13, Number 107 1911/06/27
...HANSON & CO., Third Floor New York Block WANT TO KAIIR~CHt CRTp SSST" Why don't you buy ihla five... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1610)
...HANSON & CO., Third Floor New York Block WANT TO KAIIR~CHt CRTp SSST" Why don't you buy ihla five... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1610)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 18, Number 12 1915/03/10
...NEW YORK, March 10.-Both Freddie Weleh and Willie Ritchie .ire practically at weight for their ten-round bout... (Madison, Washington, United States - 1915)
...NEW YORK, March 10.-Both Freddie Weleh and Willie Ritchie .ire practically at weight for their ten-round bout... (Madison, Washington, United States - 1915)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1916/06/02
...of ! unliapplness NEW YORK, June 2. John D. j ,f marriages were always made Rockefeller will be host today... (Tarrytown, Washington, United States - 1916)
...of ! unliapplness NEW YORK, June 2. John D. j ,f marriages were always made Rockefeller will be host today... (Tarrytown, Washington, United States - 1916)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 14, Number 12 1912/03/15
...OLK HANSON & CO.. Third Floor New York Bloolt. CLOSK TO WOODLAND PARK t.argo 4 room modern bungulow cottage, mlaelon... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1778)
...OLK HANSON & CO.. Third Floor New York Bloolt. CLOSK TO WOODLAND PARK t.argo 4 room modern bungulow cottage, mlaelon... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1778)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 22, Number 26 1919/03/21
...NEW YORK, March 21.-Detail#! for an East vs. West team series, consisting probably of nix singles and... (Forest, Washington, United States - 1919)
...NEW YORK, March 21.-Detail#! for an East vs. West team series, consisting probably of nix singles and... (Forest, Washington, United States - 1919)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 22, Number 32 1919/03/28
...NEW YORK, March 21- Irving I#ave.i, the convict who escaped from New York (Sty reformatory at New... (New, Washington, United States - 1919)
...NEW YORK, March 21- Irving I#ave.i, the convict who escaped from New York (Sty reformatory at New... (New, Washington, United States - 1919)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 13, Number 33 1911/04/01
...******** **_* *** They'll Get Even NEW YORK. April 1 The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad today began... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1910)
...******** **_* *** They'll Get Even NEW YORK. April 1 The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad today began... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1910)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 24, Number 146 1922/08/14
...ta merely a country game Even New York report* that they ara now throwing horaaahoaa aa well the hull on... (Madison, Washington, United States - 1922)
...ta merely a country game Even New York report* that they ara now throwing horaaahoaa aa well the hull on... (Madison, Washington, United States - 1922)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 7, Number 126 1905/07/24
...the Pacific coast. NEW YORK, July 24.-Judge O'Brien, of the court of appeala, today granted the mull- of Attorney Mill... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1905)
...the Pacific coast. NEW YORK, July 24.-Judge O'Brien, of the court of appeala, today granted the mull- of Attorney Mill... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1905)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 14, Number 110 1912/07/08
...ON AUGUST 5 NEW YORK, July ".-At Chicago on August ft another national political convention will be held. It will... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1912)
...ON AUGUST 5 NEW YORK, July ".-At Chicago on August ft another national political convention will be held. It will... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1912)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 6, Number 19 1904/03/14
...NEW YORK, March 14.- The decitton In th* merger cat* ctuw< no particular (lurry in Wall "trert,... (Wall, Washington, United States - 1904)
...NEW YORK, March 14.- The decitton In th* merger cat* ctuw< no particular (lurry in Wall "trert,... (Wall, Washington, United States - 1904)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 9, Number 19 1907/07/13
...Service.) * * NEW YORK, July 13, - * * Preeiil"rtt Ahearn of the local * * union announced at... (Many, Washington, United States - 1907)
...Service.) * * NEW YORK, July 13, - * * Preeiil"rtt Ahearn of the local * * union announced at... (Many, Washington, United States - 1907)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/03/09
...NEW YORK, March 9.-Police Capt. Tunney and Detective Barnltz, German plot hunters of the New York police... (Herman, Washington, United States - 1917)
...NEW YORK, March 9.-Police Capt. Tunney and Detective Barnltz, German plot hunters of the New York police... (Herman, Washington, United States - 1917)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 14, Number 174 1912/09/20
...OIR MAMCVHf A CO. Tl"lr"l Floor New York Hlo"'k __ 6-KOOM HOUSE Furnished, a faw chlckena *oo*l chicken house and... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1650)
...OIR MAMCVHf A CO. Tl"lr"l Floor New York Hlo"'k __ 6-KOOM HOUSE Furnished, a faw chlckena *oo*l chicken house and... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1650)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 14, Number 73 1912/05/25
...OLE HANSON * CO. yiilrd Floor New York Hlock Wa have ilawr acreaae and lof* to ! .Acnda for city... (Norwood, Washington, United States - 1912)
...OLE HANSON * CO. yiilrd Floor New York Hlock Wa have ilawr acreaae and lof* to ! .Acnda for city... (Norwood, Washington, United States - 1912)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/06/23
...NEW YORK, June 28. - Confession nt Bologna, Italy, 'by Alfredo Cocchi that he murdered Ruth Cruger.... (Bologna, Bologna, Italy - 1917)
...NEW YORK, June 28. - Confession nt Bologna, Italy, 'by Alfredo Cocchi that he murdered Ruth Cruger.... (Bologna, Bologna, Italy - 1917)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 18 1916/04/19
..._ NEW YORK, April 19 Dr. Ar thur Warren Walte, confessed slayer of hla wealthy father-in-law. John E.... (Grand, Washington, United States - 1916)
..._ NEW YORK, April 19 Dr. Ar thur Warren Walte, confessed slayer of hla wealthy father-in-law. John E.... (Grand, Washington, United States - 1916)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 22, Number 130 1919/07/26
...rrMi Stuff Corr*"poml*nt. NEW YORK, July 2f>.-lt was clearly demonstrated a short time ago in a ring at Toledo, Ohio,... (Toledo, Toledo, Spain - 1919)
...rrMi Stuff Corr*"poml*nt. NEW YORK, July 2f>.-lt was clearly demonstrated a short time ago in a ring at Toledo, Ohio,... (Toledo, Toledo, Spain - 1919)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 16, Number 21 1914/03/20
...NEW YORK, March 20. - Charles .V. Morse, former millionaire banker, pardoned by President Taft, after serving... (Atlanta, Georgia, United States - 1914)
...NEW YORK, March 20. - Charles .V. Morse, former millionaire banker, pardoned by President Taft, after serving... (Atlanta, Georgia, United States - 1914)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 4, Number 11 1902/03/08
...PRINCE AT luncheon NEW YORK, March R.-l'rlnce Henry was entertained nt a luncheon by Mrs. i ißtlcn Mils this afternoon.... (Hit, Washington, United States - 1902)
...PRINCE AT luncheon NEW YORK, March R.-l'rlnce Henry was entertained nt a luncheon by Mrs. i ißtlcn Mils this afternoon.... (Hit, Washington, United States - 1902)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 10, Number 120 1908/07/13
...Drops Into Sea. NEW YORK, July I.l.-Coinmodoro Moran, of the ) II hi Muru, "ave"l the 111 of Chaß. K.... (New, Washington, United States - 1908)
...Drops Into Sea. NEW YORK, July I.l.-Coinmodoro Moran, of the ) II hi Muru, "ave"l the 111 of Chaß. K.... (New, Washington, United States - 1908)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 23 1920/09/09
...to you. Seattle I >:in Francisco New York j V' Us Angeles 1021 Second Ave., Rialto Bldg.= + # =... (New, Washington, United States - 1920)
...to you. Seattle I >:in Francisco New York j V' Us Angeles 1021 Second Ave., Rialto Bldg.= + # =... (New, Washington, United States - 1920)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/06/13
...NEW YORK, June 13-The Inland line stool Hleamer Anglian has been torpedoed and sunk in European waters,... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1900)
...NEW YORK, June 13-The Inland line stool Hleamer Anglian has been torpedoed and sunk in European waters,... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1900)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 23 1921/07/14
...NEW YORK, July 14 From African trttx-Hrnan to M"hop of lht> J'roti-Binnt Rplacopal i htin h I*... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1904)
...NEW YORK, July 14 From African trttx-Hrnan to M"hop of lht> J'roti-Binnt Rplacopal i htin h I*... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1904)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/06/15
...NEW YORK, June 15. - Albert Cirino. who lives over hi* barber shop in Carroll *tr"et, Rrooklyn,... (Carroll, Washington, United States - 1917)
...NEW YORK, June 15. - Albert Cirino. who lives over hi* barber shop in Carroll *tr"et, Rrooklyn,... (Carroll, Washington, United States - 1917)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 14, Number 104 1912/07/01
...& Savings Bank Second at Cherry New York Building The capital stock of this bank is owned by the stockholders... (Cherry, Washington, United States - 1912)
...& Savings Bank Second at Cherry New York Building The capital stock of this bank is owned by the stockholders... (Cherry, Washington, United States - 1912)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 16, Number 227 1914/11/16
...of th# city lighting department. Even New York, with all that la modern in improved machinery, and furnishing the largeet... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1914)
...of th# city lighting department. Even New York, with all that la modern in improved machinery, and furnishing the largeet... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1914)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/06/21
...NEW YORK, June 21,-Mpi. William K. Vandarbi't, tr, head of the American Ambulance hoapltal in Paris, strongly... (Paris, Paris, France - 1917)
...NEW YORK, June 21,-Mpi. William K. Vandarbi't, tr, head of the American Ambulance hoapltal in Paris, strongly... (Paris, Paris, France - 1917)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 22, Number 318 1920/03/05
...NEW YORK, March s.-The Arri'-r lean liner St. l'nul, whoim ieakln* boil'-r tube* forced her to abandon... (Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1920)
...NEW YORK, March s.-The Arri'-r lean liner St. l'nul, whoim ieakln* boil'-r tube* forced her to abandon... (Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1920)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 20, Number 128 1918/07/27
...When Plane Falls NEW YORK, July 27 Charles P. Haynes :9, wa.s killed in #rtantly at Mineola flying field today... (Mineola, Washington, United States - 1918)
...When Plane Falls NEW YORK, July 27 Charles P. Haynes :9, wa.s killed in #rtantly at Mineola flying field today... (Mineola, Washington, United States - 1918)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 19 1917/03/31
...NEW YORK, March 31.- The itrongeat pacifist Influence in America today suddenly turned from efforts to prevent... (America, Washington, United States - 1917)
...NEW YORK, March 31.- The itrongeat pacifist Influence in America today suddenly turned from efforts to prevent... (America, Washington, United States - 1917)
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The Seattle Star, Volume 23 1921/04/18
...(I I I. NEW YORK, April I*. Baaeba H'e brief 1921 fling ha* given much to talk about. hut the... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1921)
...(I I I. NEW YORK, April I*. Baaeba H'e brief 1921 fling ha* given much to talk about. hut the... (Seattle, Washington, United States - 1921)
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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-.