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Ancestors of Petrus Jacobs PRAAMSMA

Generation No. 1

        1.  Petrus Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born December 27, 1799 in Joure, Netherlands; died July 29, 1879 in Joure, Netherlands.  Kopersslagersfent. He was the son of 2. Jacob Petrus PRAAMSMA and 3. Geiske Jans CORNEL.  He married (1) Wytske Antony de JONG October 31, 1824 in Joure.  She was born April 05, 1802 in Joure, and died September 06, 1828 in Joure.  She was the daughter of Anthony Johannes de JONG and Remke Gellius de VRIES.  He married (2) Grietje Roelofs van DORT November 01, 1829 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was born July 04, 1810 in Joure, Netherlands, and died February 22, 1896 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of Roelof Roelefs van DORT and Akke Jans BUITENRUST. 

Generation No. 2

        2.  Jacob Petrus PRAAMSMA, born 1763 in Joure, Netherlands; died October 27, 1826 in Joure, Netherlands.  He was the son of 4. Petrus Aukes and 5. Antje Jacobs KEVERLING.  He married 3. Geiske Jans CORNEL May 25, 1788 in Joure, Netherlands.

        3.  Geiske Jans CORNEL, born 1765 in Joure, Netherlands; died November 03, 1852 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 6. Jan Koenes and 7. Wytske Mertens.

Jacob Petrus took the name PRAAMSMA in 1811 because he made and rented the small boats known as praamen. There was at one time a warf known as the Praamsma warf in Joure. It has since been filled with sand.

                           i.    Wytske Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born August 29, 1789 in Joure, Netherlands; died January 04, 1837 in Joure, Netherlands; married Jelger Arjens BAKKER May 29, 1814 in Joure, Netherlands; born Abt. 1788 in Sloten, Netherlands. 

                          ii.    Trijntje Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born September 27, 1790 in Joure, Netherlands; died April 18, 1859 in Joure, Netherlands; married Wiebe Willems LAP July 08, 1819 in Joure, Netherlands; born Abt. 1789 in Gersloot, Netherlands. 

                         iii.    Antje Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born November 16, 1792 in Joure; died March 15, 1878 in Joure; married Hendrick Johannes van de WERF October 08, 1818 in Joure; born 1792

                         iv.    Pietertje Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born March 01, 1795 in Joure, Netherlands; died January 21, 1882 in Joure, Netherlands; married (1) Hans Gerbens van der SCHOOT June 15, 1822 in Joure; born Abt. 1792 in Joure; died October 03, 1824 in Nijeholtpade; married (2) Wybe Jans de HAAN August 18, 1827; born Abt. 1787 in Lippenhuzen. 

                          v.    Jantje Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born May 08, 1797 in Joure, Netherlands; died June 10, 1858 in Oudehaske, Netherlands; married Folken Jans OOM June 05, 1821 in Joure, Netherlands; born 1795 in St. Jansgea, Netherlands.

        1               vi.    Petrus Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born December 27, 1799 in Joure, Netherlands; died July 29, 1879 in Joure, Netherlands; married (1) Wytske Antony de JONG October 31, 1824 in Joure; married (2) Grietje Roelofs van DORT November 01, 1829 in Joure, Netherlands.

                        vii.    Kunske Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born December 06, 1802 in Joure, Netherlands; died December 12, 1881 in Utingeradeel, Netherlands; married Johannes Bernardus GRASSAUW March 01, 1840 in Utingeradeel, Netherlands; born 1784 in Utingeradeel, Netherlands; died October 06, 1861 in Utingeradeel, Netherlands.

                       viii.    Marten Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born April 11, 1804 in Joure, Netherlands; died February 21, 1873 in Joure, Netherlands; married (1) Rigtje Jans FEENSTRA May 24, 1829 in Joure, Netherlands; born December 27, 1803 in Joure, Netherlands; died April 24, 1863 in Joure, Netherlands; married (2) Hielkje Hendriks MANEVELD May 01, 1869 in Ferwerderadeel, Netherlands; born Abt. 1801 in Gaastmeer, Netherlands; died May 04, 1877 in Joure, Netherlands.

On April 5, 1824, Marten started a cabinet and furniture business  in the Middenstraat in Joure. Besides furniture, he also made the wooden cabinets for Friese Klokken (clocks). His firm later became known as "De Lijmpot". He was one of the founders of the first Gereformeerde Kerk in Joure. 

                          ix.    Sjoukje Jacobs PRAAMSMA, born July 31, 1806 in Joure, Netherlands; died January 12, 1813 in Joure, Netherlands.

Generation No. 3

        4.  Petrus Aukes, baptized March 18, 1736 in Joure, Netherlands; died Aft. 1771 in Joure, Netherlands.  He was the son of 8. Auke Lolkes and 9. Cathrijne Petrus KEVERLING.  He married 5. Antje Jacobs KEVERLING November 09, 1760 in Joure, Netherlands.

        5.  Antje Jacobs KEVERLING, born November 03, 1734 in Joure, Netherlands; died Aft. 1771 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 10. Jacobus Petrus KEVERLING and 11. Trijntje Pyters. In the death records of her son, Jacob Petrus Praamsma, she is called Antje Brands. Brand was a name also used by the Keverlings.

                           i.    Auke Petrus VISSER, baptized October 04, 1761 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1811 in Joure, Netherlands; married Aukje Freerks April 04, 1790 in Joure, Netherlands; born 1771 in Joure, Netherlands; died May 06, 1827 in Joure, Netherlands. 

        2                ii.    Jacob Petrus PRAAMSMA, born 1763 in Joure, Netherlands; died October 27, 1826 in Joure, Netherlands; married Geiske Jans CORNEL May 25, 1788 in Joure, Netherlands.

                         iii.    Trijntje Petrus, baptized July 19, 1767 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iv.    Jeltje Petrus, baptized September 01, 1771 in Joure, Netherlands.

                          v.    Jacobus Petrus, baptized September 01, 1771 in Joure, Netherlands.

                                Twin of Jeltje

        6.  Jan Koenes, baptized December 10, 1727 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands.  He was the son of 12. Coene Jans and 13. Gieske Aukes.  He married 7. Wytske Mertens July 01, 1753 in Joure, Netherlands.

        7.  Wytske Mertens, born Abt. 1730 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands.

                           i.    Koene Jans CORNEL, baptized September 08, 1754 in Joure, Netherlands; died August 28, 1822 in Joure, Netherlands; married Antje Jelles May 14, 1780 in Joure, Netherlands; died January 25, 1829 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                          ii.    Merten Jans CORNEL, baptizedFebruary 03, 1757; married Grietje Heines BROUWER August 04, 1782 in Joure. Netherlands. 

                         iii.    Jezina Jans CORNEL, born May 08, 1773 in Joure, Netherlands; died May 12, 1852 in Joure, Netherlands; married Jan Hendriks May 18, 1800 in Joure, Netherlands; born in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1852. 

        3               iv.    Geiske Jans CORNEL, born 1765 in Joure, Netherlands; died November 03, 1852 in Joure, Netherlands; married Jacob Petrus PRAAMSMA May 25, 1788 in Joure, Netherlands.

                          v.    Wybe Jans CORNEL, baptized November 06, 1768; died June 26, 1856 in Joure, Netherlands; married Willemke Jans October 21, 1798 in Joure; died bef. 1856. 

Generation No. 4

        8.  Auke Lolkes, baptized October 29, 1712 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands.  He was the son of 16. Lolke Hotses and 17. Aukje Aukes.  He married 9. Cathrijne Petrus KEVERLING February 03, 1732 in Joure, Netherlands.

        9.  Cathrijne Petrus KEVERLING, baptized November 30, 1710 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 18. Mr. Petrus Jacobs KEVERLING and 19. Anke Hanses.

                           i.    Afke Aukes, baptized November 14, 1732 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. February 1734 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                          ii.    Afke Aukes, baptized February 28, 1734 in Joure; died in Joure. 

        4               iii.    Petrus Aukes, born 1736 in Joure, Netherlands; died Aft. 1771 in Joure, Netherlands; married Antje Jacobs KEVERLING November 09, 1760 in Joure, Netherlands.

                         iv.    Anke Aukes, baptized November 23, 1738 in Joure, Netherlands; married Pieter Feddes October 16, 1768; born in Hauwlderwijk, Netherlands.

         v.    Lolke Aukes, baptized August 05, 1743 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1746 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         vi.    Lolke Aukes, baptized September 25, 1746 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                        vii.    Tryntje Aukes, baptized February 15, 1750 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                       viii.    Lolke Aukes BARGSMA, baptized March 03, 1754 in Joure, Netherlands; died December 08, 1827 in Joure, Netherlands; married (1) Jitske Jans May 04, 1783 in Joure, Netherlands; born Abt. 1755 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1790 in Joure, Netherlands; married (2) Pietje Redmers VIJLSTRA May 23, 1790 in Joure, Netherlands; born March 11, 1764 in Sneek, Netherlands; died November 13, 1817 in Joure, Netherlands. 

        10.  Jacobus Petrus KEVERLING, baptized February 07, 1695 in Joure, Netherlands.  He was the son of 18. Mr. Petrus Jacobs KEVERLING and 21. Auckien HOYTSMA.  He married 11. Trijntje Pyters January 17, 1734 in Joure, Netherlands.

        11.  Trijntje Pyters, baptized July 22, 1703 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 22. Pyter Hendricks and 23. Antie Sipkes.

        5                 i.    Antje Jacobs KEVERLING, born November 03, 1734 in Joure, Netherlands; died Aft. 1771 in Joure, Netherlands; married Petrus Aukes November 09, 1760 in Joure, Netherlands.

        12.  Coene Jans, born Abt. 1700 in Heerenveen, Netherlands.  He was the son of 24. Jan Coenes and 25. Auke Meijns.  He married 13. Gieske Aukes September 09, 1725 in Joure, Netherlands.

        13.  Gieske Aukes, baptized March 01, 1703 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 26. Auke Symons and 27. Meynu Hartmans.

        6                 i.    Jan Koenes, born 1727 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands; married Wytske Mertens July 01, 1753 in Joure, Netherlands.

Generation No. 5

        16.  Lolke Hotses, born Abt. 1673 in Bansterschans, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands.  He married 17. Aukje Aukes January 02, 1707 in Joure, Netherlands.

        17.  Aukje Aukes, born Abt. 1685 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands.       

Children of Lolke Hotses and Aukje Aukes are:

                           i.    Rintje Lolkes, baptized September 25, 1707 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                          ii.    Tryntje Lolkes, baptized November 13, 1709 in Joure, Netherlands. 

        8               iii.    Auke Lolkes, born 1712 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands; married Cathrijne Petrus KEVERLING February 03, 1732 in Joure, Netherlands.

                         iv.    Hotse Lolkes, baptized October 29, 1712 in Joure, Netherlands.

                   Twin of Auke

        18.  Mr. Petrus Jacobs KEVERLING, baptized July 24, 1664 in Joure, Netherlands. Mr Chirurgijn - Surgeon.  He was the son of 36. Jacobus KEVERLING and 37. Antie Peters.  He married 19. Anke Hanses April 05, 1705 in Joure, Netherlands.

        19.  Anke Hanses, baptized February 21, 1666 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 38. Hans Sytses HOOGHEVEEN and 39. Gooijtske Eckes HANIA.

Children of Petrus KEVERLING and Anke Hanses are:

        9                 i.    Cathrijne Petrus KEVERLING, born 1710 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands; married Auke Lolkes February 03, 1732 in Joure, Netherlands.

                          ii.    Daniel Petrus KEVERLING, baptized March 07, 1706 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iii.    Antje Petrus KEVERLING, baptized April 03, 1707 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iv.    Daniel Petrus KEVERLING, baptized June 01, 1716 in Joure, Netherlands. 

        18.  Mr. Petrus Jacobs KEVERLING, born 1664 in Joure, Netherlands.  Mr. Chirurgijn - Surgeon. He was the son of 36. Jacobus KEVERLING and 37. Antie Peters.  He married 21. Auckien HOYTSMA April 22, 1694 in Joure, Netherlands.

        21.  Auckien HOYTSMA, baptized March 04, 1668 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 42. Sybrandus HOYTSMA and 43. Siuke Dirks LEENSMA.       

Children of Petrus KEVERLING and Auckien HOYTSMA are:

        10               i.    Jacobus Petrus KEVERLING, born 1695 in Joure, Netherlands; married (1) Minke Claases July 16, 1724 in Joure, Netherlands; married (2) Trijntje Pyters January 17, 1734 in Joure, Netherlands.

                          ii.    Sybrandus Petrus KEVERLING, baptized October 18, 1696 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1698 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iii.    Sybrandus Petrus KEVERLING, baptized May 15, 1698 in Joure, Netherlands; Chirurgijn. married Antje Klassz April 11, 1734 in Joure, Netherlands; born Abt. 1700 in Medemblik, Netherlands. 

                         iv.    Carel Petrus KEVERLING, baptized May 04, 1700 in Joure, Netherlands. 

        22.  Pyter Hendricks, born 1650 in Joure.  He was the son of 44. Hendrick Jans and 45. Leen Heerckes.  He married 23. Antie Sipkes January 23, 1681 in Joure.

        23.  Antie Sipkes, baptized November 12, 1654 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 46. Sipke Synnes and 47. Ancke Harmens.

                           i.    Leen Pyters, born 1681.

                          ii.    Trijn Pyters, born 1683.

                         iii.    Hendrick Pyters, born 1684.

                         iv.    Doed Pyters, born 1685.

                          v.    Hendrick Pyters, born 1688.

                         vi.    Trijntje Pyters, born 1690.

                        vii.    Antje Pyters, born 1692 in Joure; married Symen Rienx December 20, 1716 in Joure; baptized December 07, 1690 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                       viii.    Hendrick Pyters, born 1694.

                          ix.    Sipke Pyters, baptized November 07, 1697 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                           x.    Sipke Pyters, baptized May 28, 1699, in Joure, Netherlands. 

                          xi.    Trijntje Pyters, baptized May 28, 1699 in Joure, Netherlands.

                     Twin of Sipke

        11             xii.    Trijntje Pyters, born 1703 in Joure, Netherlands; married Jacobus Petrus KEVERLING January 17, 1734 in Joure, Netherlands.

        24.  Jan Coenes, born Abt. 1675 in Heerenveen, Netherlands.  He married 25. Auke Meijns.

        25.  Auke Meijns, born Abt. 1675 in Heerenveen, Netherlands.

        12               i.    Coene Jans, born Abt. 1700 in Heerenveen, Netherlands; married Gieske Aukes September 09, 1725 in Joure, Netherlands.

        26.  Auke Symons, born Abt. 1670 in Joure, Netherlands.  He married 27. Meynu Hartmans March 31, 1695 in Joure, Netherlands.

        27.  Meynu Hartmans, baptized October 01, 1671 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 54. Hertman Hertmans and 55. Auk Jouckes.

                           i.    Hartman Aukes, baptized November 17, 1695 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                          ii.    Aukien Aukes, baptized April 11, 1697 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iii.    Aake Aukes, baptized July 07, 1700 in Joure, Netherlands 

        13             iv.    Gieske Aukes, born 1703 in Joure, Netherlands; married Coene Jans September 09, 1725 in Joure, Netherlands.

Generation No. 6

        36.  Jacobus KEVERLING, born Abt. 1635 in Joure, Netherlands.  He married 37. Antie Peters 1659 in Joure, Netherlands.

        37.  Antie Peters, born Abt. 1640 in Joure, Netherlands.

Jacobus Keverling became the rector of the school in Joure on 3 April, 1657. He applied again for the position in 1666.

He was punished heavily by the church fathers for excesive drinking and wife beating. He was told repeatedly to stay away from the "brandewijn" houses, and to live peacefully with his wife and family.

He was brought before the church fathers no less than 22 times. The fact that he maintained his position for so long, can be attributed to the patience of the "classis" Zevenwouden, and the fact that his behavior was not considered uncommon in those days.

In 1675, the rector's wife was called Antie Peters.

 He was still rector in 1677.       

                           i.    Willemke Jacobs KEVERLING, baptized May 01, 1659 in Joure, Netherlands; died in Joure, Netherlands; married Cornelis Karstis January 21, 1686 in Joure, Netherlands; baptized June 20, 1650 in Joure, Netherlands;  Snekerschipper. Died in Joure, Netherlands.

        18              ii.    Mr. Petrus Jacobs KEVERLING, born 1664 in Joure, Netherlands; married (1) Auckien HOYTSMA April 22, 1694 in Joure, Netherlands; married (2) Anke Hanses April 05, 1705 in Joure, Netherlands.

                         iii.    Carel Jacobs KEVERLING, baptized March 01, 1668 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iv.    Trijntje Jacobs KEVERLING, baptized August 07, 1670 in Joure, Netherlands; married Anne Pyters February 20, 1687 in Joure, Netherlands; baptized October 19, 1662 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                          v.    Margrieta Jacobs KEVERLING, baptized October 23, 1672 in Joure, Netherlands; married Oets Tjerks July 20, 1727 in Joure, Netherlands; born in Sloten, Netherlands. bef. 1727, Oud-Burgermeester, Sloten

        38.  Hans Sytses HOOGHEVEEN, born Abt. 1643 in Joure, Netherlands.  He married 39. Gooijtske Eckes HANIA April 12, 1663 in Joure, Netherlands.

        39.  Gooijtske Eckes HANIA, born Abt. 1643 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1669 in Joure, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 78. Ecke HANIA.

        19               i.    Anke Hanses, born 1666 in Joure, Netherlands; married Mr. Petrus Jacobs KEVERLING April 05, 1705 in Joure, Netherlands.

                          ii.    Sytse Hanses, baptized November13, 1664 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iii.    Sickstus Hanses, baptized December 12, 1667 in Joure, Netherlands. 

        42.  Sybrandus HOYTSMA, baptized October 29, 1642 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.  Advocaat voor den Hove Friesland. He married 43. Siuke Dirks LEENSMA March 18, 1663 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

December 8,1665. Schuldbekentenis (f100-) te saeches ter leen ontvangengelden verschuldigd aan Wijbe Doyes - burger hofman binnen Leeuwarden ---                                February 25,1669

        43.  Siuke Dirks LEENSMA, baptized July 16, 1645 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.  She was the daughter of 86. Dirk Sybrens.

                           i.    Wytse Sybrandus HOYTSMA, baptized December 02, 1663 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands; Stalknecht van S.F.Dt de Erfstadhouder van Friesland. Married (1) Janke Tobias March 01, 1691 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands; born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands; married (2) Sjordtie Eelkes December 09, 1694 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands; born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

        21              ii.    Auckien HOYTSMA, born 1668 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands; married Mr. Petrus Jacobs KEVERLING April 22, 1694 in Joure, Netherlands.

                         iii.    Antie Sybrandus HOYTSMA, baptized May 15, 1672 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

        44.  Hendrick Jans, born Abt. 1615 in Joure.  He married 45. Leen Heerckes November 26, 1637 in Joure.

        45.  Leen Heerckes, born Abt. 1615 in Joure.

                           i.    Trinke Hendricks, born 1645.

                          ii.    Heercke Hendricks, born 1649.

        22             iii.    Pyter Hendricks, born 1650 in Joure; married Antie Sipkes January 23, 1681 in Joure.

        46.  Sipke Synnes, born Abt. 1625 in Joure.  He married 47. Ancke Harmens January 09, 1650 in Joure.

        47.  Ancke Harmens, born Abt. 1630 in Heerenveen.

        23               i.    Antie Sipkes, born 1654 in Joure; married Pyter Hendricks January 23, 1681 in Joure.

        54.  Hertman Hertmans, born Abt. 1635 in Joure, Netherlands.  He married 55. Auk Jouckes April 27, 1656 in Joure, Netherlands.

        55.  Auk Jouckes, born Abt. 1635 in Joure, Netherlands.

                           i.    Jouke Hartmans, baptized February 06, 1657 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1668 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                          ii.    Michiel Hartmans, baptized October 17, 1658 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iii.    Jouke Hartmans, baptized January 24, 1668 in Joure, Netherlands; died 1668 in Joure, Netherlands. 

                         iv.    Jouke Hartmans, baptized May 30, 1669 in Joure, Netherlands. 

        27              v.    Meynu Hartmans, born 1671 in Joure, Netherlands; married Auke Symons March 31, 1695 in Joure, Netherlands.

Generation No. 7

        78.  Ecke HANIA

        39               i.    Gooijtske Eckes HANIA, born Abt. 1643 in Joure, Netherlands; died bef. 1669 in Joure, Netherlands; married Hans Sytses HOOGHEVEEN April 12, 1663 in Joure, Netherlands.

                          ii.    (possibly)Mr. Bonifacius HANIA, born Abt. 1645; died January 26, 1671 in Joure, Netherlands.

Belydenis: January 25, 1666, Joure, Netherlands

                         iii.    (possibly)Franciscus HANIA, born Abt. 1640 in Joure, Netherlands; married Aechtien Jurriens HIJLCAMA in Joure, Netherlands; born in Balk, Netherlands.

        86.  Dirk Sybrens, born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

        43               i.    Siuke Dirks LEENSMA, born 1645 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands; married Sybrandus HOYTSMA March 18, 1663 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.