Alden Biesen is situated in my hometown Rijkhoven, the Province of Limburg and the Euregio, the international area between Meuse and Rhine. The surrounding cities are Hasselt, Tongeren, Liège, Maastricht and Aachen. Many things about the history of the landcommandry can be found on this URL. http://www.alden-biesen.be/history/german_order.html
Hello, may I ask is Biesen a common or a known surname in Belgium? I am researching family geneology, my grandfather's name was Biesen , changed to Beason in the U.S. The family is traceable to the Alsace region France /or Belgium. Thank you , if there is a response.
