Fallen gloriously in the fields of honour On 08/10/1918 At the age of 27 Decorated with the Croix de Guerre The Order of Leopold II with Palms Commemorative Medal Buried in Limal cemetery ...
Modern archives (1796-1918)
The search for modern archives dating from 1796 to 1918 covers an important period of history, including events such as the Napoleonic Wars, the Industrial Revolution, social and political movements, and the First World War.
Rectification of civil status records
Article 49 of the Civil Code. In all cases where the mention of a civil status record must be made in the margin of another record already registered, it will be made at the request...
Acts of adoption
The effects and forms of adoption are governed by the Civil Code, Book I, Title VIII, Chapter 1, Sections I and II, articles 345 to 360 inclusive. The judicial authority is responsible for...
Naturalisation
Transcription of an application for naturalisation in the civil status register Is the act by which a foreigner is admitted to become a Belgian citizen and enjoy the rights and prerogatives attached to this title. Article 5...
Deed of recognition
Natural children are those conceived out of wedlock. The law of 1936 divides acts of recognition into 3 categories 1 Natural children properly speaking, are those whose fathers...
Annex to marriages - Certificate of indigence
Certificates of indigence are required to obtain facilities or exemptions for the poor. They are exempt from the visa formality (Royal Decree of 4 January 1849)...
Wedding annex - The national militia
The law that organises the National Militia is that of 8 January 1817. It was successively amended or interpreted by laws passed on the following dates: 28 September 1818 (published in...
Civil status
Civil status is a favourite source for genealogists. It was established by decree of the legislative assembly of the National Convention on 20 September 1792. Our country was under French occupation following the...
Population registers
Published : 2014-01-17 SERVICE PUBLIC FEDERAL INTERIEUR 5 JANUARY 2014. - Royal Decree amending the Royal Decree of 16 July 1992 on the communication of information contained in population registers...
Keeping, publicising and preserving registers
Place where deeds are registered. - Register formalities. Article 40. of the Civil Code. Civil status records will be entered, in each commune, in one or more registers kept in duplicate. Article 52 of the...
