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Rijk Hermanus van Meekeren

Male - 1812


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rijk Hermanus van Meekeren died on 09 Apr 1812 in Ee, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Rijk married Anna Margrieta Weijts on 04 May 1760 in Galiee?r Kerk, Leeuwarden, FR, NLD. Anna was born in 1740 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD; died in 1798 in Ternaard, Westdongeradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Philippus Rijks van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1765.
    2. 3. Jurjen Rieks van Mekeren  Descendancy chart to this point died on 28 May 1816 in Wijk B, Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.
    3. 4. Harmen Rijks van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1774 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD; died before 1783.
    4. 5. Harmen Rijks van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Nov 1783 in Harlingen, FR, NLD; died on 07 Mar 1822 in huis 56, Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Philippus Rijks van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rijk1) was born about 1765.

    Philippus married Akke Arends Wiersma on 28 Nov 1790 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Riekje Philippus van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1815 in Sloten, FR, NLD.

  2. 3.  Jurjen Rieks van Mekeren Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rijk1) died on 28 May 1816 in Wijk B, Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.

    Jurjen married Seerp Stoffels de Boer on 10 Jul 1787 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. Seerp was born about 1761; died on 02 Dec 1818 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Hendrik Jurjens van Mekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1791 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.

  3. 4.  Harmen Rijks van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rijk1) was born on 30 May 1774 in Leeuwarden, FR, NLD; died before 1783.

  4. 5.  Harmen Rijks van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rijk1) was born on 04 Nov 1783 in Harlingen, FR, NLD; died on 07 Mar 1822 in huis 56, Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Harmen married Aukje Martens van der Woude on 21 May 1809 in Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD. Aukje (daughter of Marten Hendriks and Martjen Harmens) was born on 27 Apr 1786 in Anjum, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 27 Mar 1864 in huis 108, Anjum, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Grietje Harmens van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1812 in Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 17 Feb 1903 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.
    2. 9. Rijk Harmens van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1818 in Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Riekje Philippus van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (2.Philippus2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1815 in Sloten, FR, NLD.

    Riekje married Douwe Jacobs Terpsma on 29 May 1836 in Sneek, FR, NLD. Douwe (son of Jacob Heerkes Terpsma and Wijbrigjen Wijbrandus Haanstra) was born about 1807 in Sneek, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Hendrik Jurjens van Mekeren Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jurjen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1791 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.

    Hendrik married Antje Olferts Smid on 26 Jan 1814 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. Antje (daughter of Olferts Smid and Eelk Hendriks) was born about 1794 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Marten Hendriks van Mekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1827 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.

  3. 8.  Grietje Harmens van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born on 12 Aug 1812 in Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 17 Feb 1903 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Grietje married Sjouke Gerrits Luinstra on 28 May 1838 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD. Sjouke (son of Gerrit Geerts Luinstra and Jelske Haans) was born on 24 Nov 1814 in Kollum, Kollumerland, FR, NLD; died on 01 Jan 1869 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Jelske Sjoukes Luinstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1840 in Anjum, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.
    2. 12. Jantje Sjoukes Luinstra  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1849 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.

  4. 9.  Rijk Harmens van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1818 in Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Rijk married Rigtje Sipkes Hoekstra on 15 May 1842 in Dantumadeel, FR, NLD. Rigtje (daughter of Sipke Klazes Hoekstra and Antje Adzers de Vries) was born about 1822 in Veenwouden, Dantumadeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Aukje Rijks van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1851 in Murmerwoude, Dantumadeel, FR, NLD.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Marten Hendriks van Mekeren Descendancy chart to this point (7.Hendrik3, 3.Jurjen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1827 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.

    Marten married Sijtj Hiddes Kooi on 21 Jul 1850 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. Sijtj (daughter of Hidde Jans Kooi and Reinsk Cornelis Klein) was born about 1828 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Hendrik Martens van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1858 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.

    Marten married Antke Eeuwkes Jappes on 30 Oct 1864 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. Antke (daughter of Eeuwke Jappes Jappes and Antje Asseurus Vogelzang) was born on 16 Oct 1823 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Jelske Sjoukes Luinstra Descendancy chart to this point (8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1840 in Anjum, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Jelske married Doede Jilts Douma on 15 May 1862 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD. Doede was born on 13 Dec 1839 in Oosternijkerk, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Grietje Doedes Douma  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1865 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died in 1954.
    2. 16. Renze Doedes Douma  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1879 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 20 May 1945.
    3. 17. Auke Doedes Douma  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1880 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died in 1969.

  3. 12.  Jantje Sjoukes Luinstra Descendancy chart to this point (8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1849 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Jantje married Jan Foppes Visser on 11 May 1871. Jan was born in 1841. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Sijtze Jans Visser  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Nov 1882 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 08 Apr 1966 in Randolph, WI, USA.

  4. 13.  Aukje Rijks van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (9.Rijk3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1851 in Murmerwoude, Dantumadeel, FR, NLD.

    Aukje married Willem Eilderts Duijff on 18 May 1878 in Dantumadeel, FR, NLD. Willem (son of Eildert Willems Duijff and Antje Meinderts Minnema) was born about 1852 in Rinsumageest, Dantumadeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Rigtje Willems Duijff  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1882 in Rinsumageest, Dantumadeel, FR, NLD.


Generation: 5

  1. 14.  Hendrik Martens van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (10.Marten4, 7.Hendrik3, 3.Jurjen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1858 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD.

    Hendrik married Klaske Eelkes Reiziger on 08 Jun 1884 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. Klaske (daughter of Eelke Klazes Reisiger and Jaaij Reitzes Dagen) was born about 1862 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Rijkje Hendriks van Meekeren  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1895 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD; died on 18 Nov 1944 in Franekeradeel, FR, NLD.

  2. 15.  Grietje Doedes Douma Descendancy chart to this point (11.Jelske4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born on 15 Oct 1865 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died in 1954.

    Grietje married Klaas Sijbes Katsma on 04 Jul 1885 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD. Klaas (son of Sijbe Siemons Katsma and Antje Hendriks Elzinga) was born on 01 May 1863 in Niawier, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died in 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 16.  Renze Doedes Douma Descendancy chart to this point (11.Jelske4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born on 25 Feb 1879 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 20 May 1945.

    Family/Spouse: Aaltje Durks Kooistra. Aaltje (daughter of Durk Pieters Kooistra and Antje Klazes Rosier) was born on 06 Oct 1881 in Lioessens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 08 Jun 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 17.  Auke Doedes Douma Descendancy chart to this point (11.Jelske4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born on 10 May 1880 in Paesens, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died in 1969.

    Family/Spouse: Tjamke Andries Westra. Tjamke (daughter of Andries Pieters Westra and Akke Joostes Havinga) was born on 28 Jul 1881 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died in 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Doede Aukes Douma  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in WI, USA.
    2. 22. Akke Aukes Douma  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in WI, USA.
    3. 23. Jelske Aukes Douma  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in WI, USA.

  5. 18.  Sijtze Jans Visser Descendancy chart to this point (12.Jantje4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born on 02 Nov 1882 in Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 08 Apr 1966 in Randolph, WI, USA.

    Sijtze married Maaike Jurjens Posthuma on 03 Oct 1906 in Columbia, WI, USA. Maaike (daughter of Jurjen Posthuma and Aafke Visser) was born on 07 Mar 1887 in Oosternijkerk, Oostdongeradeel, FR, NLD; died on 10 Feb 1973 in Markesan, Green Lake, WI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Effie Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 03 Oct 1911; died on 05 Nov 2006 in Waupun, WI, USA.

  6. 19.  Rigtje Willems Duijff Descendancy chart to this point (13.Aukje4, 9.Rijk3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1882 in Rinsumageest, Dantumadeel, FR, NLD.

    Rigtje married Lammert Annes Lijzenga on 18 May 1905 in Dantumadeel, FR, NLD. Lammert (son of Anne Lammerts Lijzinga and Durkjen Tjallings de Boer) was born about 1884 in Rinsumageest, Dantumadeel, FR, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Willem Lammerts Lijzenga  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in 's-Gravenzande, ZH, NLD.


Generation: 6

  1. 20.  Rijkje Hendriks van Meekeren Descendancy chart to this point (14.Hendrik5, 10.Marten4, 7.Hendrik3, 3.Jurjen2, 1.Rijk1) was born on 27 Apr 1895 in Hindeloopen, FR, NLD; died on 18 Nov 1944 in Franekeradeel, FR, NLD.

    Family/Spouse: Gerritje Elisabeth de Jonge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 21.  Doede Aukes Douma Descendancy chart to this point (17.Auke5, 11.Jelske4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born in 1904 in WI, USA.

  3. 22.  Akke Aukes Douma Descendancy chart to this point (17.Auke5, 11.Jelske4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born in 1906 in WI, USA.

  4. 23.  Jelske Aukes Douma Descendancy chart to this point (17.Auke5, 11.Jelske4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1908 in WI, USA.

  5. 24.  Effie Fisher Descendancy chart to this point (18.Sijtze5, 12.Jantje4, 8.Grietje3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born on 03 Oct 1911; died on 05 Nov 2006 in Waupun, WI, USA.

    Effie married Andrew Westra on 03 Sep 1930 in Randolph, WI, USA. Andrew (son of Peter Andries Westra and Ettje Harmens Streekstra) was born on 22 Dec 1910 in Randolph, WI, USA; died on 11 Mar 2007 in Randolph, WI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 25.  Willem Lammerts Lijzenga Descendancy chart to this point (19.Rigtje5, 13.Aukje4, 9.Rijk3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1) was born about 1910 in 's-Gravenzande, ZH, NLD.

    Family/Spouse: van Nieuwkerk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. L. Lijzinga  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 7

  1. 26.  L. Lijzinga Descendancy chart to this point (25.Willem6, 19.Rigtje5, 13.Aukje4, 9.Rijk3, 5.Harmen2, 1.Rijk1)

    Family/Spouse: W. van der Wal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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