Hoogenbosch history
Cornelis Andriese Hobos (1680-1755) was born in Nederweert a village in the south of Holland. He moved to Haarlem, just above Amsterdam. He was a market-gardner by profession. One of his daughters is baptised as "Cornelia Hogebosch". Another daughter got married under the name "Elisabeth Hogebos".
His son Pieter Hogenbos (1732-1796), being Roman-Catholic himself, married Marijtje Losin a protestant girl. In those days in case of a mixed marriage, sons were baptised in the religion of their father and daugters in the religion of their mother. His widow lived her last years at the home of her daughter, a mill called "De Zwaan" (Swan). She was buried in 1802 under the name of Maria Lowiesa Moesen, widow of Pieter Hogenbos.
His son Pieter Hogenbos (1732-1796), being Roman-Catholic himself, married Marijtje Losin a protestant girl. In those days in case of a mixed marriage, sons were baptised in the religion of their father and daugters in the religion of their mother. His widow lived her last years at the home of her daughter, a mill called "De Zwaan" (Swan). She was buried in 1802 under the name of Maria Lowiesa Moesen, widow of Pieter Hogenbos.
The Batavian Republic
The French revolution had broken out in 1789, and initially it was supported by the British. But when the revolutionaries executed the French King, the British declared war on France. The Netherlands, now an ally of the Britain, was invaded by French forces in 1795, and the Dutch head of state, the Prince of Orange, fled to London. The French renamed the Netherlands the Batavian Republic and set up a puppet government made up of Dutch supporters of the French revolution.
When the French emperor Napoleon, visited Den Helder in 1811, he saw the strategic location of the harbour and ordered the building of a navy warf "Rijkswerf Willemsoord".
The French revolution had broken out in 1789, and initially it was supported by the British. But when the revolutionaries executed the French King, the British declared war on France. The Netherlands, now an ally of the Britain, was invaded by French forces in 1795, and the Dutch head of state, the Prince of Orange, fled to London. The French renamed the Netherlands the Batavian Republic and set up a puppet government made up of Dutch supporters of the French revolution.
When the French emperor Napoleon, visited Den Helder in 1811, he saw the strategic location of the harbour and ordered the building of a navy warf "Rijkswerf Willemsoord".
Shipswarf 'De Haan' in Amsterdam
Jo(h)annes (Jan) Hoogenbosch (1769-1823), son of Pieter.
Johannes was a ships carpenter and became a Poorter (citizen with privileges and duties) of Amsterdam in 1793. Only a Poorter could become a member of a crafts guild.
In those days all kind of transport were done by ship. So there were many yards where ships were build or repaired. The shipyard “De Haan” was located outside the Weteringpoort in Amsterdam and existed already in 17.. . In 1731 it was bought by Crijn de Haan and the shipyard became known as yard “De Haan”. The yard "De Haan" has been bought by Johannes and a partner. In 1814 when Johannes Hoogenbosch and his co-owner split up, Johannes became the sole-owner.
Johannes was a ships carpenter and became a Poorter (citizen with privileges and duties) of Amsterdam in 1793. Only a Poorter could become a member of a crafts guild.
In those days all kind of transport were done by ship. So there were many yards where ships were build or repaired. The shipyard “De Haan” was located outside the Weteringpoort in Amsterdam and existed already in 17.. . In 1731 it was bought by Crijn de Haan and the shipyard became known as yard “De Haan”. The yard "De Haan" has been bought by Johannes and a partner. In 1814 when Johannes Hoogenbosch and his co-owner split up, Johannes became the sole-owner.
The document is a “Poorter Eed” dated 8th August 1793. Declaration and Deed in name of Johannes (Jan) Hoogenbos(ch).
Signed: Jan Hoogenbos from Amstelveen, ships carpenter.
The bowl is made for Jan Hoogenbosch. The photo on the right shows a boat in dry dock, the writing under that states "The Warf of The “ and under that is drawn the image of a rooster (haan in Dutch).
Signed: Jan Hoogenbos from Amstelveen, ships carpenter.
The bowl is made for Jan Hoogenbosch. The photo on the right shows a boat in dry dock, the writing under that states "The Warf of The “ and under that is drawn the image of a rooster (haan in Dutch).
The Hoogenbosch seal
The imprint of the ship yard seal in laque, dated about 1814, which has got lost. It looks like the mirror image from the swan seal stamp.
A seal, could be used in those times to sign official documents, instead of signatures.
The Wax (lacquer) stamp in the shape of a swan (silver/pewter?) is still in the possession of family. Under the foot is the actual seal.
Description of the seal as in the book- "Uit pinmaekers geboren" M.M.J. Hoogenbosch :
Image of a rooster and an instrument to measure wood (it looks more like a hammer and chisel), surrounded by leaves and on the top a so called civil crown.
Based on this seal a coat of arms has been designed, which is slightly different from the seal. This coat of arms is not officially registered.
The mirrored drawing has been spread throughout the family.
A seal, could be used in those times to sign official documents, instead of signatures.
The Wax (lacquer) stamp in the shape of a swan (silver/pewter?) is still in the possession of family. Under the foot is the actual seal.
Description of the seal as in the book- "Uit pinmaekers geboren" M.M.J. Hoogenbosch :
Image of a rooster and an instrument to measure wood (it looks more like a hammer and chisel), surrounded by leaves and on the top a so called civil crown.
Based on this seal a coat of arms has been designed, which is slightly different from the seal. This coat of arms is not officially registered.
The mirrored drawing has been spread throughout the family.
"Rijkswerf Willemsoord" in Den Helder
Pieter Hoogenbosch (1798-1852) and his brother Cornelis, sons of Jan, moved from Amsterdam to Den Helder. Den Helder is in the north part of west Holland. They worked as ships carpenters on the navy yard "rijkswerf Willemsoord". Pieter married Cornelia de Vaan, together they had 9 children (of whom 3 died during childhood). In 1834 he became commander of the schip carpenters on the "Rijkswerf Willemsoord". Pieter was also interested in buying real estate. In the inventory made after his death it can be read that he was in the possession of 18 houses and 1 shop.
The "Rijkswerf Willemsoord" is nowadays open for public to visit.
Hoogenbosch from shoemaker, shoe shops to shoe and leather factories
Johannes (Jan) Hoogenbosch (1829-1897), third son of Pieter and Cornelia, was the first Shoemaker and Shoes and Leather dealer in the family. His father lent him money and he went by steamboat to Amsterdam to buy equipment and materials. He profited from the expanding activity in the harbour of Den Helder when the war between France and England ended.
Johannes eldest son Petrus (Piet) took over the shop in Den Helder. For his son Theodorus Adrianus (Dirk) he bought another shop in Den Helder. For his youngest son Adrianus Johannes (Janus) he bought a shop in The Hague. Jacobus (Jacob) worked first as a constructor before he also became involved in the shoe business.
When in 1902 Adrianus Johannes Hoogenbosch (Janus 1867-1936), could buy a bigger shop in The Hague, Janus and Dirk decided to go together in business. Dirk would focus on the production of shoes and Janus would focus on selling them. Under the name of "GEBRs. Hoogenbosch" they had their own (electric) shoe factory and several shoe shops. In 1909 they founded with their two brothers Piet and Jacob the “N.V. Ned Schoenindustie, voorheen gebroeders Hoogenbosch"..
Shoe factory in Veldhoven
Because of economic malaise, shortages of materials and laborours during WWI, the family Hoogenbosch had to stop with the shoe factory in Dordrecht.
In 1915 they associated with J.M. Koppelmans, the widow A. van der Sanden from "van der Sanden Shoe factory" in Veldhoven. In the same year married her daughter, Maria Anna van der Sanden with Martinus Cornelis Hoogenbosch. Martinus is the son of Janus (A.J.) oldest brother Petrus. The factory was renamed "van der Sanden- Hoogenbosch" or in short "van der Sanden & Co". Janus (A.J.) and his son Jan Hoogenbosch, joined the board of directors.
In 1928 the widow van der Sanden resigned, Janus (A.J.) was commisionar and his son Antoon (A.E.A.) became one of the directors.
During the very cold winter of 1929 (january) a big fire destroyed some of the factory buildings. It was so cold that water for putting out the fire turned into ice.
In 1915 they associated with J.M. Koppelmans, the widow A. van der Sanden from "van der Sanden Shoe factory" in Veldhoven. In the same year married her daughter, Maria Anna van der Sanden with Martinus Cornelis Hoogenbosch. Martinus is the son of Janus (A.J.) oldest brother Petrus. The factory was renamed "van der Sanden- Hoogenbosch" or in short "van der Sanden & Co". Janus (A.J.) and his son Jan Hoogenbosch, joined the board of directors.
In 1928 the widow van der Sanden resigned, Janus (A.J.) was commisionar and his son Antoon (A.E.A.) became one of the directors.
During the very cold winter of 1929 (january) a big fire destroyed some of the factory buildings. It was so cold that water for putting out the fire turned into ice.
1929 van der Sanden- Hoogenbosch shoe factory in Veldhoven destroyed by fire.
In 1933 the two families wanted to liquidate the company but before that could be realised, the factory was declared bankrupt.
J. van der Sanden started a new factory called "Savo" in Meerveldhoven and the family Hoogenbosch started again in the old factory. Their factory went on under the name "Jumbo shoe factory".
J. van der Sanden started a new factory called "Savo" in Meerveldhoven and the family Hoogenbosch started again in the old factory. Their factory went on under the name "Jumbo shoe factory".
Hoogenbosch "Jumbo" shoe factory, 1934-1938
In 1938 the export of shoes dropped because of the high rise of import duties. The Hoogenbosch shoe factory in Veldhoven was declared bankrupt again.
Cor Hoogenbosch (1902-1961) son of Janus, was dentist by profession though more than once indirectly involved in business with his brothers. He started in 1926 a practice in Eindhoven. In 1927 he married Bertha Kuijten, together they had 7 children.