Talk:James I. Van Alen

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half brother of U.S. President Martin Van Buren

How can this person had been half brother of U.S. President Martin Van Buren ?

President Martin Van Buren's mother, Maria Hoes had a first mariage with Johannes Van Alen (1744-1773). Is Johannes Van Alen year of death wrong ? Any other explaination ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Roglo (talk • contribs) 00:18, 20 January 2011 (UTC)