Died as a sailor on board "De Salland" under Captain F. Jonker. Notification of death took place on 27-12-1854. When his widow wanted to remarry, the late notification came to light and the Death Register had to be rectified via the Arrondissements Regtbank, 23-6-1859, No. 2749 in Zwolle. (1859 Akte No. 366.)
Berend Jan was absent at the births of all his sons, because of work commitments.
Hij is getrouwd met Johanna Hen(d)riëtta Dorothea Frese (Frise).
Zij zijn getrouwd op 11 december 1845 te Zwolle, Ov, The Netherlands , hij was toen 25 jaar oud.Bron 5
Kind(eren):
Het echtpaar is gescheiden 12 mei 1854 te Zwolle, Ov, The Netherlands .Bron 6