Eelse Lolkes DIJKSTRA

Born: 08 Mar 1799 at Hieslum, Friesland
Died: 15 Mar 1830 at ? (at age 31)

Father: Lolke Ybes DIJKSTRA
Mother: Aukjen ANNES

Spouse: Durkjen Joekes BERNARDA

Children:

  • Lolke, b. 19 May 1824 at Parrega
  • Baukjen, b. 13 Sep 1826 at Parrega

    Eelse (pronounced Ale'-se) was baptized 7 Apr 1799. On 15 Jun 1822 in Witmarsum he married Durkjen Joekes BERNARDA, born 1794 in Hijlaard. Durkjen was the widow of Hylke Jans HEERES, who was a storekeeper.

    On the 2nd Sunday of the month, June 1822, it was announced that the wedding would take place. The announcement was placed on the door of City Hall. Eelse was 23 years old when he was married. Durkjen was 28.

    A copy of the wedding announcement appears in the book cited below. Its unclear, but it seems like the announcement says something about a young daughter (of Durkjen's?) that had died.

    After Eelse married Durkjen, he also became a storekeeper in Parrega. He died 15 Mar 1830 (age 31). Durkjen died within a year on 6 Jan 1831 (age 36).

    Interesting side note: Menno SIMONS (founder of the Mennonites) was born in Witmarsum ca. 1500.

    Source: DYKSTRA family book