"sugarbaker in London" (Henk Weltje)

Hi Wolfgang,

While searching for ancestors I came across a Louis Weltje in London after who a street name "Weltje Road"was named.

Although it's not proven he is related to my family I did some searching and found quite a lot of interesting documents in the public library of Hammersmith with the great help of the librarians there ( I think it was in 1992 if I remember well).

This Louis Weltje came from Braunschweig to London as a baker.

Many people from Hanover followed the kings George III and George IV as they originated from the house of Hanover.
I guess they liked the German traditional cooking better then the English kitchen at that time.

Below a nice article (English) which describes what can happen to you if you emigrate :wink:
With many thanks to L.W. Cowie who wrote this article in the magazine "History Today" in 1978.

http://www.weltje.gethost.nl/louis_parent/theprinceregent.htm

Although in Dutch here's also a link to the family tree of the Louis Weltje. I guess the places and names are still giving enough info for those who wish to know.

http://www.weltje.gethost.nl/louis_parenteel-frm3.htm

The home page is http://www.weltje.gethost.nl

Hope you enjoy it.

Kind regards,

Henk Weltje