When Freerk Cuperij married in 1772, he had no idea that his hometown Dokkum would later be famous for an ice skating event that led to many newspaper articles, books and even a movie. Elfstedentocht. Translation Freerk Cuperij, potter, of Dokkum, and IJfke Andringa, of Tietjerk, had three marriage proclamations:– 1st on 19 April 1772– Read more…
Today, we are looking at the marriage of Cornelis Janszn (1656). Transcription Den 7 Junij 1656. inden Echten staetbevesticht met Attestatie vanMaertensdijckCornelis Janszn J.M. van MaertensdijckmetJanneken Jans J.D. van Scherpenisse Translation On the 7th of June 1656 were united in matrimony, with a certificate from Maartensdijk: Cornelis Janszn, young man, of Maartensdijk, and Janneken Jans, Read more…
Today, we are looking at the marriage intentions of Hermen Everts (1727). Transcription Den 10. MeijHermen Everts J.M. enJenneken Jurrien J.D. bijde in ‘t Nieubroek Den 2 Jun: ingesegent in deH. huwl: staat. Getuijgen de vader vande bruijdegomEvert Heugede vader van de bruijtJurrien Theeuws Translation On the 10th of May [1727]. Hermen Everts, young man, Read more…