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122. Grietje "Grace" SMIT (Jacob SMIT71, Grietje Jacobs SMIT42, Jacob26, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on August 13, 1898 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on October 31, 1976 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA at age 78. She was usually called Grace.

Grace married Abram GLAS, son of Jacob GLAS and Klaasje Meindertdr HART, on June 3, 1920 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.4 Abram was born on December 12, 1894 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on December 28, 1993 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA at age 99.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 214    i. Abram GLAS was born on September 26, 1926 in Heerhugowaard, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on October 27, 2004 in Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, United States at age 78.

123. Jan SMIT (Jacob SMIT71, Grietje Jacobs SMIT42, Jacob26, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on April 1, 1903 in Heerhugowaard, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Jan married Aagtje WIERING, daughter of Dirk WIERING and Anna Cornelia KWANTES, on June 3, 1926 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.4 Aagtje was born on May 20, 1905 in Heerhugowaard, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 215    i. (Jacob's father) SMIT

132. Cornelis SMIT (Albert Jans SMIT75, Grietje Jacobs SMIT42, Jacob26, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on February 9, 1914 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands,7 died on July 30, 1994 in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada7 at age 80, and was buried in St. Catherines, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada.

Events

• He emigrated arriving in Montreal on June 1, 1960 from , , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Cornelis married Grietje "Grace" VEENSTRA, daughter of Rein Abbes VEENSTRA and Fintje Hoeke de JONG, on May 26, 1939 in , , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.7 Grace was born on May 3, 1913 in Drachten, , Friesland, Netherlands7 and died on August 4, 1997 in , , Ontario, Canada7 at age 84. She was usually called Grace.

Children from this marriage were:

   216    i. Albert Rein SMIT

   217    ii. Rein Cornelis "Ralph" SMIT

+ 218    iii. Fintje Maartje "Frances Mary" SMIT

   219    iv. Martien Jan SMIT

133. Grietje "Grace" SMIT (Albert Jans SMIT75, Grietje Jacobs SMIT42, Jacob26, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on October 18, 1915 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands7 and died on December 12, 2014 in Orillia Twp, Simcoe Co, Ontario, Canada7 at age 99. She was usually called Grace.

Events

• She emigrated to Barrie, Ontario in 1958 from , , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Grace married Tibor MEYER on May 10, 1940 in Dirkshorn, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.7 Tibor was born on March 21, 1914 in , , , Hungary7 and died on February 8, 1988 in Orillia Twp, Simcoe Co, Ontario, Canada7 at age 73.

Children from this marriage were:

   220    i. Grace MEYER

   221    ii. Mary MEYER

   222    iii. Margaret MEYER

   223    iv. John MEYER

   224    v. Gizella MEYER

   225    vi. Geno MEYER

   226    vii. Nick MEYER

   227    viii. Albert MEYER

   228    ix. Kees MEYER

137. Teetje PLUGBOER (Alida van der MOLEN76, Teetje SMIT43, Jacob26, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on January 5, 1908 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on June 2, 1994 in , Kalamazoo Co, Michigan, USA at age 86.

Teetje married Jan WAGENAAR, son of Simon Jansz WAGENAAR and Aafje Aarjens SLOT, on September 12, 1929 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.4 Jan was born on January 19, 1906 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands4 and died on February 7, 1961 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands at age 55.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 229    i. Alida WAGENAAR was born on July 1, 1930 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on May 21, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA at age 89.

140. Pieter de GEUS (Teetje van der MOLEN77, Teetje SMIT43, Jacob26, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on October 8, 1910 in , , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.12

Pieter married Fetje CUPERUS, daughter of Jan CUPERUS and Wytske SWART. Fetje was born on February 20, 1912 in Ferwerderadeel , , Friesland, Netherlands.12

Children from this marriage were:

   230    i. Jan Wietse de GEUS was born in September 1940 in Schagen, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on January 31, 1941 in Schagen, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.4

+ 231    ii. Wietske de GEUS ... DNA

144. Alida van der MOLEN (Pieter van der MOLEN78, Teetje SMIT43, Jacob26, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on January 16, 1919 in Groenveld, Harenkarspel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, died on November 8, 2009 at age 90, and was buried in Opperdoes, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Alida married Dirk VIJN, son of Pieter VIJN and Neeltje ZWAAN. Dirk was born on March 13, 1913 in Opperdoes, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands, died on October 11, 1993 in Opperdoes, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands at age 80, and was buried in Opperdoes, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Children from this marriage were:

   232    i. Nelly VIJN

   233    ii. Pieter VIJN

   234    iii. Thea VIJN

   235    iv. Dirk VIJN

   236    v. Klaas VIJN

   237    vi. Afina "Fina" VIJN

   238    vii. Maarten VIJN

+ 239    viii. Betty VIJN ... DNA

150. Antje GUTTER (Grietje BAK82, Maartje SMIT47, Jan27, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on July 30, 1918 in Zuid-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13

Antje married Lieuwe MEINEMA, son of Hette Ate MEINEMA and Neeltje REUZEKAS, on November 29, 1940 in Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13 Lieuwe was born on December 5, 1908 in Amsterdam, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands13 and died in 199113 at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 240    i. Hette MEINEMA was born on January 2, 1942 in Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13

+ 241    ii. Margaretha MEINEMA

+ 242    iii. Nelly MEINEMA

+ 243    iv. Lucie Marjorie MEINEMA

151. Cornelis GUTTER (Grietje BAK82, Maartje SMIT47, Jan27, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on August 31, 1920 in Noord-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands,13 died on May 2, 2009 in Zuid-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands13 at age 88, and was buried in Zuid-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Cornelis married Geertruida PLUISTER, daughter of Jan PLUISTER and Neeltje MEURS.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 244    i. Nelly GUTTER

+ 245    ii. Margriet ''Rie" GUTTER

+ 246    iii. Gijsbertus "Bert" GUTTER

+ 247    iv. Theresa "Thea" GUTTER

+ 248    v. Antionette GUTTER

+ 249    vi. Geertruida "Trudie" GUTTER

+ 250    vii. Mary GUTTER

+ 251    viii. Conny GUTTER

152. Johannes GUTTER (Grietje BAK82, Maartje SMIT47, Jan27, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on June 13, 1924 in Zuid-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands13 and died on December 29, 2008 in , , , Canada13 at age 84. Another name for Johannes was GUETTER.

Johannes married Froukje de BOER, daughter of Jacob de BOER and Trijntje AKKERHOF, on August 21, 1947 in Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13 Froukje was born on June 21, 1926 in Broek op Langedijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13

Children from this marriage were:

+ 252    i. Theresa "Truus" GUTTER

+ 253    ii. Gijsbertus GUTTER

   254    iii. James Gilbert GUTTER was born on August 14, 1953 in , , Ontario, Canada13 and died on October 19, 197513 at age 22.

+ 255    iv. Franklin John GUTTER

+ 256    v. Margaret Ann GUTTER

   257    vi. Joanna Irene GUTTER

+ 258    vii. Michelle Bernice GUTTER

   259    viii. Vincent Marcel GUTTER

Vincent married Marcella Corinne SYTSMA, daughter of Garry Henry SYTSMA and Harmene Hendrika ASSIES.

153. Maartje GUTTER (Grietje BAK82, Maartje SMIT47, Jan27, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1)

Maartje married Klaas KEIZER, son of Jacob KEIZER and Jannetje GROEN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 260    i. Jacob KEIZER

+ 261    ii. Gretha KEIZER

+ 262    iii. Gijsbertus KEIZER

+ 263    iv. Janny KEIZER

+ 264    v. Anny KEIZER

+ 265    vi. Nelly KEIZER

+ 266    vii. Johan KEIZER

+ 267    viii. Maartje KEIZER

+ 268    ix. Cornelia KEIZER

154. Pieter "Donald" VRIEND (Antje TIMMERMAN84, Grietje SMIT48, Jan27, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on May 19, 1913 in Andijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands14 and died on September 20, 2008 in Abbotsford, , British Columbia, Canada14 at age 95. He was usually called Donald.

Peter Vriend was born in Andijk, the Netherlands, on May 19, 1913, and died in Abbotsford, B.C. on September 20, 2008.

Peter met Claire Dijkstra, married her on February 23, 1939 and immigrated to Canada in 1947. They had seven children, four boys born in Holland and 3 girls, born in Canada. Peter and Claire spent the war years in Holland, growing food for their family and for relatives who lived in Amsterdam. Peter often rode to Amsterdam on a bicycle, with food for his in-laws, and released a homing pigeon to let Claire know he had arrived safely.

Peter was always passionate about playing chess, and had two good chess games with his friend Wally in Abbotsford, a few days before he passed away. Peter was an avid gardener and supplied his family, and many community members with vegetables. His carrots were legendary and many people benefitted from his garden. Peter loved music and played the organ for his family, and for church services for many years. Peter worked for the CN railway until he was 65 and for Northwood, part time for an additional five years. He stayed in Houston until 1998 and then moved to a home in Abbotsford.

Peter is predeceased by his wife Claire, sisters Grace and Betty, brothers John and Jim, brothers in law Tom Esselink, John Mulder, Henry Wiens, Dick Bouma and Bob Matthews. He will be fondly remembered by his children (Norman, Harry, John, Jerry, Joann, Olinda, Dorothy) and their spouses, by his brothers (Bill and Neil) and their spouses, his sisters (Nellie and Evelyn), his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Donald married Klaaske "Claire" DIJKSTRA, daughter of Harmen J. DIJKSTRA, on February 23, 1939 in , , , Nederland. Claire was born on July 22, 1914 in , , , Netherlands14 and died on November 16, 1992 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada at age 78. She was usually called Claire.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 269    i. Son VRIEND

158. Willem "Bill" VRIEND (Antje TIMMERMAN84, Grietje SMIT48, Jan27, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on August 10, 1929 in Andijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on March 3, 2020 in Abbotsford, , British Columbia, Canada at age 90. He was usually called Bill.

Bill was born August 10th, 1929, in Andyk,The Netherlands, to Nanne and Anna Vriend. He was the third youngest of their 11 children. The family emigrated to Canada in 1939, travelling on the good ship Volendaam on which Bill celebrated his 10th birthday. Upon arrival in Houston, BC they began the family farm that Bill worked with his father. Bill married his first wife Margaret in 1952, and they shortly took over ownership of the land; the vegetable and seed farm became a dairy operation that supported a family eventually including seven children. Bill loved to be outside working the ground and growing his own food. His father Nanne had developed the Houston Evergreen Cabbage that was listed in William Dam Seeds Catalogue. In the 1970s, Bill sold the dairy cows and quota, and returned to growing plants, swiftly building a successful nursery business. In 1985, the family sold their place in Houston and moved to the more favorable climate of Abbotsford, BC; the move did not save the marriage, and Bill and Margaret divorced a few years later.
While gardening for Jack Glazema, Bill met Jack's housekeeper, Tienie Kornelius. They were married on November 5th,1993, making their home in Chilliwack, BC, where Bill's love of gardening continued. Many hours were spent working the ground, growing food for his family and friends. He joined Tienie as custodians of Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church where they worked together for 20 years.
Bill and Tienie were blessed to be able to travel to Ghana, Holland, Australia, Mexico and parts of Canada. They enjoyed many opportunities to camp with family and friends. Throughout the years Bill lived out his faith as an active member in his church communities. Music was an important part of worship for Bill, he participated for many years singing in various choirs and on the church Praise Team.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Tienie; his children and grandchildren, Alan, Joyce (Ben, Charles & Kirsten, Carol), Karen & Jack (Daniel, Rachel & Ricki, Tamarah), Edith and Stan; his step-children, Brenda & Rob (Aaron, Joel, Jared, Leah), Linda & Stephen (Matthew, Emily [Haley], Nicole), and Jody & Uriel (Jonathan); his sister Evelyn Bouma, brother Neil & Winnie Vriend, and sister-in-law Rita and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Nanne & Anna, his 2 sons Calvin and Clifford and eight of his siblings.

Bill married Tienie KORNELIUS.

Bill next married Margaret (__?__).

Children from this marriage were:

   270    i. Allan VRIEND

   271    ii. Karen VRIEND

   272    iii. Edith VRIEND

159. Jacob "Jim" VRIEND (Antje TIMMERMAN84, Grietje SMIT48, Jan27, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on May 25, 1934 in , , , Netherlands and died on July 25, 2007 in Abbotsford, , British Columbia, Canada at age 73. He was usually called Jim.

Jacob "Jim" Vriend passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on July 25, 2007 with his family by his side. Left to grieve is his wife of 52 years, Rita Vriend. His children, Brenda (Larry) Schroeder, Marvin Vriend, Don and Tammy Vriend, Lori (Greg) Lambert. His grandchildren, Cheryl and Julie Schroeder, Rachel and Avonlea Vriend (Mary Anne Vriend), Paige and Jacob Vriend, Lisa, Steven and Curtis Lambert.
Jim was born in Andijk, Holland and moved with his family to Houston, B.C. when he was four years old. Jim worked in the logging industry while he was in Houston, first in the bush and then later in the mill. He moved his family to Abbotsford, B.C. in 1970 and worked as a millwright at Ritchie-Smith for over 20 years. He retired from there when he was 58 years old. After he retired he started driving as a volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society and that turned into co-ordinating all the drivers for the Abbotsford area. He worked at that for over 10 years but had to finally give up this work he greatly enjoyed due to his health.
Jim lived for his family and was very proud of them all.

Jim married Rita (__?__).

Children from this marriage were:

+ 273    i. Brenda VRIEND

   274    ii. Marvin VRIEND

   275    iii. Donald VRIEND

   276    iv. Lori VRIEND

Lori married Greg LAMBERT.

166. Pieter Simon GUTTER (Simon GUTTER87, Christina NAT51, Maartje SMIT30, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on July 13, 1908 in Alkmaar, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13

Pieter married Cornelia MARTIN, daughter of Johannes Andrianus MARTIN and Anna Maria Cornelia RANZIJN, on July 30, 1930 in Alkmaar, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13 Cornelia was born on May 29, 1909 in Alkmaar, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13

Children from this marriage were:

   277    i. Simon GUTTER

   278    ii. Anna Maria GUTTER

167. Piet "Peter" CUTTER (Albert GUTTER88, Christina NAT51, Maartje SMIT30, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on March 4, 1911 in Sint Pancras, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands, died on June 17, 1998 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 87, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery, Bruce County, Greenock Twp. Another name for Peter was GUTTER. He was usually called Peter.

Pieter Gutter left home for Canada in 1928 at age 17. He worked on a farm for the Switzer family near Kitchener, Ontario and then on to Guelph Agricultural College for a degree in the Dairy feild. he worked in Walkerton, Ontario where he met and married Jean BELL. They lived for a while in Dundalk where Pete managed the Creamery and then on to Paisley, Ontario where they purchased the Paisley Creamery.In the late fifties Peter was a partner in the 4-Way Milk Plant in Tara which he sold and moved to Wingham managing the Creamery there. Jean died in Wingham and Peter relocated to St. Mary's Ontario. Eventually he moved to port Elgin where he was a Real Estate salesman for many years before his retirement.

Peter married Laural "Jean" BELL, daughter of W. "Albert" BELL and Lucy "Emma" SHEANE, on July 10, 1941 in Brampton, Peel Co, Ontario, Canada. Jean was born on April 25, 1912 in Brant Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 9, 1965 in Wingham, Huron Co, Ontario, Canada at age 52, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery, Bruce County, Greenock Twp. She was usually called Jean.

Children from this marriage were:

   279    i. Laurel Bonnie Jane CUTTER was born on March 5, 1945 in Flesherton, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, died on July 1, 1961 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 16, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery, Bruce County, Greenock Twp. The cause of her death was Auto accident.

+ 280    ii. Patricia Janette CUTTER

168. Aldert GUTTER (Albert GUTTER88, Christina NAT51, Maartje SMIT30, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on August 22, 1914 in Sint Pancras, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands,20 died on January 27, 1946 in Schoorl, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands20 at age 31, and was buried in Schoorl, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Stien (Aldert's sister) remembers during the war Aldert and Toni lived in Lieden, Suid Holland and he came to Schoorl on a bicycle with no tires. Food was very scare and as a treat Stien boiled eggs for their meal. Aldert wrapped his up in his handkerchief to take back home to his family.

Aldert married Antoinette Alida van der HEIJDEN, daughter of Hendrik Antoon van der HEIJDEN and Maria Elisabeth WAAKOP REIJERS, on October 12, 1939 in Schoorl, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Antoinette was born on June 28, 1912 in Rotterdam, , Zuid-Holland, Netherlands and died on March 26, 1991 in Schoorl, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands at age 78.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 281    i. Albert Hendrik "Bert" GUTTER was born on September 25, 1940 in Schoorl, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands20 and died on November 7, 1992 in Bergen, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands at age 52.

+ 282    ii. Martien GUTTER

+ 283    iii. Ferdinand "Aldert" GUTTER

169. Christina "Stien" GUTTER (Albert GUTTER88, Christina NAT51, Maartje SMIT30, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on October 19, 1920 in Sint Pancras, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands, died on January 8, 2007 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 86, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She was usually called Stien.

Stien worked for her father delivering milk door to door as a teenager in Schoorl. After her marriage to Jan van der PLAS they continued to operate the Melkhandel until their relocation to Canada in 1949. Stien worked at the Paisley Creamery grading eggs until 1958 when they purchased the 5c - $1.00 Store in Paisley from Wally Gregg. Stien operated this store until they retired in 1978.

Stien married Jan Cornelis "John" van der PLAS, son of Cornelis Jan "Cor" van der PLAS and Jansje Jeanette DEKKER, on September 22, 1942 in Bergen, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands. John was born on June 22, 1912 in Bergen, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands, died on July 31, 1989 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada at age 77, and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called John.

After their marriage in 1942 Jan & Stien operated a Melkhandel in Schoorl. In 1949 they emigrated to Canada where John worked at the Paisley Creamery, owned by Stien's brother Peter Cutter. In 1958 John & Stien bought the Vanderplas 5c to $1.00. They sold the store to Ron and Vicki ABBS in 1978 and retired to a new home in the north end of Paisley.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 284    i. Cornelis Jan "Case" VANDERPLAS

   285    ii. Peter Albert van der PLAS was born on June 18, 1945 in Schoorl, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died in October 2019 in Ermelo, , Gelderland, Netherlands at age 74.

Peter worked all his working life at 's Heeren Loo in Ermelo and after his retirement severl years ago he still volunteers helping out people with mobility problems. Peter and Betsy still live in Ermelo, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Peter married Elizabeth "Betsy" de BOER, daughter of Jacob de BOER and Eva FELDMAN.

170. Pieter MODDER (Maartje GUTTER89, Christina NAT51, Maartje SMIT30, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on April 7, 1910 in Sint Pancras, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.13

Pieter married Jeltje WAGEMAKER, daughter of Pieter WAGEMAKER and Maartje KOPPEN, in September 1933 in Noord-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Jeltje was born on June 22, 1912 in Oudkarspel, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

The child from this marriage was:

   286    i. Jan MODDER

175. Andries GUTTER (Pieter GUTTER90, Christina NAT51, Maartje SMIT30, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on October 25, 1924 in Zuid-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Andries married Margaretha GROOT, daughter of Cornelis GROOT and Dirkje SPIERING, on October 21, 1948 in Amsterdam, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Margaretha was born on July 8, 1926 in Amsterdam, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 287    i. Cornelis "Kees" GUTTER

181. Hilda DOORN (Trijntje "Kate" KOSTELIJK97, Hillegonda "Hiltje" de RUITER56, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born JULY 25, 1916 • in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA9 and died on August 21, 1993 in Watseka, Iroquois, Illinois, United States9 at age 77.

Hilda married Arthur de VALK, son of Simon de VALK and Anna KNOL, on October 5, 1939. Arthur was born on October 23, 1916 in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois., USA and died on February 23, 2010 in Watseka, Iroquois, Illinois, United States9 at age 93.

Mr. DeValk worked as a service manager for Cadillac Motors in Chicago. From there, he moved to Watseka in 1967, where he owned and operated DeValk Monument Works until 1978.


Children from this marriage were:

   288    i. Glen de VALK ... DNA

Glen married Rhonda (__?__).

   289    ii. Carol de VALK

182. Peter VRIEND (Helena Elisabeth den ENGELSE98, Grietje de RUITER59, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on September 1, 1924 in , , , Netherlands and died on January 9, 1970 in Telkwa, , British Columbia, Canada at age 45.

Peter married Elizabeth KOEN, daughter of Jan KOEN and Hiltje DOEF, on May 1, 1947 in , , , Netherlands. Elizabeth was born on December 3, 1924 in Andijk, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on June 13, 2016 in Abbotsford, , British Columbia, Canada at age 91.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 290    i. James VRIEND

   291    ii. John VRIEND

John married Judi MATTHEWS, daughter of Bob MATTHEWS and Nellie DIJKSTRA.

   292    iii. Betty VRIEND

Betty married Hans TOL.

   293    iv. Peter VRIEND

Peter married Gill (__?__).

185. Frans GUTTER (Maartje den ENGELSE100, Grietje de RUITER59, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1)

Frans married Trijntje de RUIJTER. Trijntje was born on November 6, 1926 in Noord-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died on February 8, 2016 in Noord-Scharwoude, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands at age 89.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 294    i. Annette GUTTER

   295    ii. Jaap GUTTER

   296    iii. Marjoke GUTTER

Marjoke married Henk SCHIPPER.

   297    iv. Kees GUTTER

190. James Allen HUIZENGA (Gertrude ZANDSTRA102, Trijntje "Catherine" de RUITER61, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on March 19, 1931 in , Lake County, Indiana, United States and died on July 7, 2004 in , Lake County, Indiana, United States at age 73.

James married someone.

His child was:

+ 298    i. Dau. HUIZENGA

197. Arie LEEGWATER (Klaas LEEGWATER107, Maartje de RUITER62, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1) was born on May 21, 1933 and died on September 13, 2020 at age 87.

Arie married (__?__) COOK, daughter of Richard COOK and Agnes de ROSE.

The child from this marriage was:

   299    i. Rawn LEEGWATER ... DNA

198. Martha LEEGWATER (Klaas LEEGWATER107, Maartje de RUITER62, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1)

Martha married Gerald de HOOG.

The child from this marriage was:

   300    i. Five Children de HOOG

199. John LEEGWATER (Klaas LEEGWATER107, Maartje de RUITER62, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1)

John married Phyllis SCHEERINGA.

The child from this marriage was:

   301    i. Three Children LEEGWATER

John next married Beverly WIERS.

The child from this marriage was:

   302    i. Jan Renes LEEGWATER

200. Martin LEEGWATER (Klaas LEEGWATER107, Maartje de RUITER62, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1)

Martin married Thea BOELENS.

The child from this marriage was:

   303    i. Four Children LEEGWATER

202. Trena LEEGWATER (Klaas LEEGWATER107, Maartje de RUITER62, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1)

Trena married Bernard GREENFIELD.

The child from this marriage was:

   304    i. Four Children GREENFIELD

203. Jacob LEEGWATER (Klaas LEEGWATER107, Maartje de RUITER62, Geertje SMIT31, Jan Jacobsz19, Jacob Jansz11, Jan Wijbrandse5, Wijbrand Pietersz1)

Jacob married Janice BRINK.

The child from this marriage was:

   305    i. Three Children LEEGWATER

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