Father |
Jakob Kornelis Jacob Wierda, b. 16 Jun 1846, Holwerd, Westdongeradeel, Friesland, Netherlands , d. 26 Sep 1921, Allendale Townhsip, Ottawa, Michigan, USA (Age 75 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Mother |
Willemke Gerrits Mary Wilhelmina Helena van Wijk, b. 3 Jul 1853, Akkrum, Utingeradeel, Friesland, Holland , d. 27 Apr 1938, Allendale Township, Ottawa, Michigan, USA (Age 84 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Married |
6 Jan 1870 |
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA |
- married Jan 1870 in 1870 US Census
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Marriage of Jakob Wierda & Wilemke Van Wyk page 132, entry #4; date of marriage 6 Jan 1870; place of marriage Grand Rapids; GROOM: Jakob Wierda, white, residing Grand Rapids, age 22, born Netherlands, Workman; BRIDE: Wilemke Van Wyk, white, residing Grand Rapids, age 17, born Netherlands; married by R. Duiker, Dutch Reformed Minister; witnesses A. Duiker & K. ?Weirja? both of Grand Rapidsl date of record 1 Feb 1870 -+-+- "The church in Grand Rapids was plagued with instability. Its second pastor, W.H. Van Leeuwen, left after four hard years, and his successor, Roelof Duiker, transferred to the RCA [Reformed Church in America] four years later. " See http://www.swierenga.com/Kampen_pap.html |
Family ID |
F104 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |