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Thomas Douwes Bergsma

Male 1763 - 1818  (55 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas Douwes Bergsma was born on 01 Apr 1763 in Oldeboorn, FR, NLD; died on 05 May 1818 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

    Thomas married Aukje Aukes on 24 May 1788 in Oldeboorn, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Auke Thomas Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1790.
    2. 3. Anne Thomas Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1793 in Akkrum, Utingeradeel, FR, NLD.
    3. 4. Tietje Thomas Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1798.
    4. 5. Antje Thomas Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1801 in Oldeboorn, FR, NLD.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Auke Thomas Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1790.

  2. 3.  Anne Thomas Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1793 in Akkrum, Utingeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Anne married Sjoerdje Johannes Prom on 06 Jun 1818 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. Sjoerdje (daughter of Johannes Aukes Prom and Trijntje Douwes Buma) was born about 1798 in IJsbrechtum, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Thomas Annes Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1819 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

  3. 4.  Tietje Thomas Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1798.

    Tietje married Sjoerd Tjallings de Boer on 27 May 1820 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. Sjoerd (son of Tjalling Pieters de Boer and Antje Jans) was born on 09 Nov 1796 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Aukjen Sjoerds de Boer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1821 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.
    2. 8. Antje Sjoerds de Boer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1829 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

  4. 5.  Antje Thomas Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1801 in Oldeboorn, FR, NLD.

    Antje married Albert Klazes Zuidstra on 29 May 1824 in Rauwerderhem, FR, NLD. Albert (son of Klaas Rientses Zuidstra and Elbrig Alberts) was born about 1800 in Sijbrandaburen, Rauwerderhem, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Thomas Alberts Zuidstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1825 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD; died on 01 Sep 1848 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Thomas Annes Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (3.Anne2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1819 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

    Thomas married Janna Jans Bakker on 14 Jul 1841 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. Janna (daughter of Jan Sijbrens Bakker and Dieuwke Thomas Poelstra) was born about 1799 in Witmarsum, Wonseradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Anne Thomas Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Welsrijp, Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD.

  2. 7.  Aukjen Sjoerds de Boer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1821 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

    Aukjen married Rients Sijbrens Sijbrandij on 28 May 1842 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. Rients (son of Sijbren Hendriks Sijbrandij and Anske Sijtzes Halfweg) was born on 02 Sep 1817 in Rauwerderhem, FR, NLD; died on 01 Dec 1908 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Sjoerd Rients Sijbrandij  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1845 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD.
    2. 12. Aaltje Rientses Sijbrandij  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1852 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD.

  3. 8.  Antje Sjoerds de Boer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1829 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

    Antje married Hessel Pieters Zondervan on 06 May 1848 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. Hessel (son of Pieter Lieuwes Zondervan and Grietje Ulbes van Bons) was born about 1829 in Offingawier, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Sjoerd Hessels Zondervan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1854 in Offingawier, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

  4. 9.  Thomas Alberts Zuidstra Descendancy chart to this point (5.Antje2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1825 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD; died on 01 Sep 1848 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

    Thomas married Elisabeth Willems Alberda on 10 Jul 1848 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. Elisabeth (daughter of Willem Sjoerds Alberda and Antje Pieters Speerstra) was born about 1828 in Goenga, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Anne Thomas Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas3, 3.Anne2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1843 in Welsrijp, Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD.

    Anne married Anke Pieters Galema on 20 May 1865 in Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD. Anke (daughter of Pieter Cornelis Galema and Sjoukjen Epkes van den Berg) was born about 1849 in Welsrijp, Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Thomas Annes Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1867 in Welsrijp, Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD.

  2. 11.  Sjoerd Rients Sijbrandij Descendancy chart to this point (7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1845 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD.

    Sjoerd married Maartje Benjamins Kroodsma on 11 May 1867 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD. Maartje (daughter of Benjamin Hanses Kroodsma and Sara Martens Hellinga) was born about 1844 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Aukje Sjoerds Sijbrandij  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1869 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD.

  3. 12.  Aaltje Rientses Sijbrandij Descendancy chart to this point (7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1852 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD.

    Aaltje married Hotse Theunis Piersma on 08 May 1873 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD. Hotse (son of Theunis Hotzes Piersma and Maike Piers Hornstra) was born in 1847 in Oldeboorn, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Theunis Hotses Piersma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Lions, Baarderadeel, FR, NLD.

  4. 13.  Sjoerd Hessels Zondervan Descendancy chart to this point (8.Antje3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1854 in Offingawier, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

    Sjoerd married Klaaske Haites Schukking on 29 May 1875 in Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. Klaaske (daughter of Haaite Sijbrens Schukking and Waltje Heins Wiersma) was born about 1856 in IJsbrechtum, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Luitzen Sjoerds Zondervan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1888 in Tirns, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.


Generation: 5

  1. 14.  Thomas Annes Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (10.Anne4, 6.Thomas3, 3.Anne2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 10 Sep 1867 in Welsrijp, Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD.

    Thomas married Maria Louiza IJnzonides on 13 Apr 1899 in Achtkarspelen, FR, NLD. Maria (daughter of Gerben Hijltjes IJnzonides and Sijmentje Douwes Leeman) was born on 22 Mar 1875 in Welsrijp, Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD; died on 14 Jun 1919 in Achtkarspelen, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Anne Thomas Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1901 in St. Jacobiparochie, Het Bildt, FR, NLD; died in 1956.

  2. 15.  Aukje Sjoerds Sijbrandij Descendancy chart to this point (11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1869 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD.

    Aukje married Alardus Jeltes Zijlstra on 01 May 1890 in Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD. Alardus (son of Jelte Pieters Zijlstra and Nieske Allardus de Vries) was born on 12 Apr 1869 in Wirdum, Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Jelte Alardus Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1891 in Wirdum, Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD; died on 29 Nov 1946 in Chicago, IL, USA.
    2. 20. Sjoerd Alardus Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Apr 1893 in Wirdum, Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD.
    3. 21. Sara Martha Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1899 in Wirdum, Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD.
    4. 22. Martha Nieske Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Sep 1910 in Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD.

  3. 16.  Theunis Hotses Piersma Descendancy chart to this point (12.Aaltje4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1874 in Lions, Baarderadeel, FR, NLD.

    Theunis married Minke Wijbes Zwanenburg on 09 May 1906 in Hennaarderadeel, FR, NLD. Minke (daughter of Wiebe Sijtzes Zwanenburg and Grietje Jacobs Eenshuistra) was born on 04 Jul 1880 in Oldeboorn, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 17.  Luitzen Sjoerds Zondervan Descendancy chart to this point (13.Sjoerd4, 8.Antje3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 29 Dec 1888 in Tirns, Wijmbritseradeel, FR, NLD.

    Luitzen married Pietje Bernardus EerdmansMI, USA. Pietje (daughter of Bernardus Dirks Eerdmans and Dirkje Johannes Pars) was born on 07 May 1888 in Bolsward, FR, NLD; died in Jan 1975 in Hudsonville, Ottawa, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. G. Zondervan  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. W. Zondervan  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. H. Zondervan  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. L. Zondervan, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 27. T. Zondervan  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 6

  1. 18.  Anne Thomas Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas5, 10.Anne4, 6.Thomas3, 3.Anne2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1901 in St. Jacobiparochie, Het Bildt, FR, NLD; died in 1956.

    Anne married Hendrika van Dijk on 14 Oct 1927 in Smallingerland, FR, NLD. Hendrika (daughter of Jan van Dijk and Neeltje van der Lee) was born about 1902 in Maassluis, ZH, NLD; died in 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Thomas Annes Bergsma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1929 in NLD; died on 19 Feb 2014 in Strathroy, ON, CAN.

  2. 19.  Jelte Alardus Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 31 Jul 1891 in Wirdum, Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD; died on 29 Nov 1946 in Chicago, IL, USA.

    Jelte married Sarah Medema in 1912 in Sioux Center, Sioux, IA, USA. Sarah was born on 16 Nov 1892 in IL, USA; died in Feb 1973 in Cook, IL, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Adelbert C. Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1912 in IL, USA; died in Jul 1980 in King, WA, USA.
    2. 30. F.M. Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 31. A.H. Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 32. P.L. Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 33. B.G. Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 34. M.E. Zijlstra  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 20.  Sjoerd Alardus Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 01 Apr 1893 in Wirdum, Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD.

  4. 21.  Sara Martha Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 10 Feb 1899 in Wirdum, Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD.

  5. 22.  Martha Nieske Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 01 Sep 1910 in Leeuwarderadeel, FR, NLD.

  6. 23.  G. Zondervan Descendancy chart to this point (17.Luitzen5, 13.Sjoerd4, 8.Antje3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

  7. 24.  W. Zondervan Descendancy chart to this point (17.Luitzen5, 13.Sjoerd4, 8.Antje3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

  8. 25.  H. Zondervan Descendancy chart to this point (17.Luitzen5, 13.Sjoerd4, 8.Antje3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

  9. 26.  L. Zondervan, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Luitzen5, 13.Sjoerd4, 8.Antje3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

    L. married M. Zeeff [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 27.  T. Zondervan Descendancy chart to this point (17.Luitzen5, 13.Sjoerd4, 8.Antje3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)


Generation: 7

  1. 28.  Thomas Annes Bergsma Descendancy chart to this point (18.Anne6, 14.Thomas5, 10.Anne4, 6.Thomas3, 3.Anne2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1929 in NLD; died on 19 Feb 2014 in Strathroy, ON, CAN.

    Family/Spouse: Hendrika Hofsteenge. Hendrika was born about 1930; died in 2010 in ON, CAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 29.  Adelbert C. Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jelte6, 15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Aug 1912 in IL, USA; died in Jul 1980 in King, WA, USA.

  3. 30.  F.M. Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jelte6, 15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

  4. 31.  A.H. Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jelte6, 15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

  5. 32.  P.L. Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jelte6, 15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

  6. 33.  B.G. Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jelte6, 15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)

  7. 34.  M.E. Zijlstra Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jelte6, 15.Aukje5, 11.Sjoerd4, 7.Aukjen3, 4.Tietje2, 1.Thomas1)


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