Our History
Johannes van den Oever (1753–1842)
In 1791, Johannes, a widower, moved to Haaren with his children. There, on January 18, 1801, he married Anna-Maria Bressers. Upon his death, Johannes left behind a nursery. A deed indicates that the nursery was valued at seven hundred guilders.
Martinus van den Oever (1802–1876)
The nursery was kept going largely thanks to the interest of Martinus’s wife, Petronella van Lommel. In 1840, Martinus bought a house with a café in Haaren. From 1836 until his death in 1876, he also served as mayor of Haaren.
Simon van den Oever (1849–1951)
Simon married Johanna Cornelia van Iersel. Simon was a tree grower by trade, but he also ran a farm. From 1893 to 1919, he served as a councilman in the municipality of Haaren. His eldest son, Martijn, took over the business.
Martijn van den Oever (1876–1951)
Martijn was a tree grower by trade and married Maria Diliana Ivens of Ammerzoden in 1906. The couple had two sons and four daughters. Their sons, Walter and Ton, took over the business from their father together.
Walter van den Oever (1909–1985)
Ton van den Oever (1915–1988)
Walter continued with M. van den Oever, and his brother Ton founded Ton van den Oever Tree Nurseries. Ton named the landscaping company, which was linked to the tree nursery, BTL. BTL was later sold and grew into a well-known company.
Jacques & Mart van den Oever (1988–2014)
Mart and Jacques are the sons of Walter van den Oever and the current owners of M. van den Oever Tree Nursery. Under their inspiring leadership, the tree nursery has grown into a modern commercial enterprise.
Jeroen, Walter, Joost, Koen, Jan-Willem, Cathelijne, and Julienne van den Oever (2014–present)
Effective January 1, 2014, Mart and Jacques van den Oever transferred control of their company to their sons and daughters. Mart van den Oever’s sons—Jeroen, Walter, and Joost—and Jacques van den Oever’s sons—Koen and Jan-Willem—and daughters—Cathelijne and Julienne—make up the seventh generation of Boomkwekerij M. van den Oever.
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