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Household of Dirkje Merkus

She is married to Klaas Sytsma.

They got married on May 24, 1923 at Ferwerderadeel, Friesland, Nederland, she was 23 years old.Source 3

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Ancestors (and descendant) of Dirkje Merkus

Ymke Jans Merkus
1845-1932
Eelkje Rinzes Huizenga
1848-1921
Berend Johannes van der Veer
1850-1924
Dirkje Jans Heikamp
1855-1933
Rinse Merkus
1874-1949

Dirkje Merkus
1900-1969

1923

Klaas Sytsma
1899-1992


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Sources

  1. Geboorteregister 1900, Dantumadeel
  2. https://www.graftombe.nl/names/info/189466/merkus
  3. Huwelijksregister 1923, Ferwerderadeel

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Historical events

Birthday March 21, 1900

  • The temperature on March 21, 1900 was about 5.1 °C. The airpressure was 75 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 92%. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from July 27, 1897 to August 1, 1901 the cabinet Pierson, with Mr. N.G. Pierson (unie-liberaal) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1900: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 5.1 million citizens.
    • February 14 » British forces begin the Battle of the Tugela Heights in an effort to lift the Siege of Ladysmith.
    • March 16 » Sir Arthur Evans purchased the land around the ruins of Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete.
    • March 24 » Mayor of New York City Robert Anderson Van Wyck breaks ground for a new underground "Rapid Transit Railroad" that would link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
    • April 2 » The United States Congress passes the Foraker Act, giving Puerto Rico limited self-rule.
    • June 17 » Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China.
    • October 25 » The United Kingdom annexes the Transvaal.

Day of marriage May 24, 1923

  • The temperature on May 24, 1923 was between 1.9 °C and 14.8 °C and averaged 8.5 °C. There was 8.9 hours of sunshine (55%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from September 19, 1922 to August 4, 1925 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck II, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1923: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 7.1 million citizens.
    • January 9 » Lithuanian residents of the Memel Territory rebel against the League of Nations' decision to leave the area as a mandated region under French control.
    • September 1 » The Great Kantō earthquake devastates Tokyo and Yokohama, killing about 105,000 people.
    • September 7 » The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is formed.
    • September 13 » Following a military coup in Spain, Miguel Primo de Rivera takes over, setting up a dictatorship.
    • September 29 » The British Mandate for Palestine takes effect, creating Mandatory Palestine.
    • September 29 » The First American Track & Field championships for women are held.

Day of death February 14, 1969

  • The temperature on February 14, 1969 was between -16.4 °C and -4.4 °C and averaged -10.1 °C. There was 7.5 hours of sunshine (76%). The almost cloudless was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the northeast. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from April 5, 1967 to Tuesday, July 6, 1971 the cabinet De Jong, with P.J.S. de Jong (KVP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1969: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 12.8 million citizens.
    • January 12 » The New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League to win Super Bowl III in what is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
    • March 16 » A Viasa McDonnell Douglas DC-9 crashes in Maracaibo, Venezuela, killing 155.
    • April 1 » The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the first operational fighter aircraft with Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing capabilities, enters service with the Royal Air Force.
    • May 9 » Carlos Lamarca leads the first urban guerrilla action against the military dictatorship of Brazil in São Paulo, by robbing two banks.
    • May 26 » Apollo program: Apollo 10 returns to Earth after a successful eight-day test of all the components needed for the forthcoming first manned moon landing.
    • September 1 » A coup in Libya brings Muammar Gaddafi to power.


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