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Personal data Romke Geerts Postma
- He was born on June 12, 1853 in Leeuwarden (Fr).Source 1
- Profession: arbeider.
- He died on October 15, 1922 in Harkema-Opeinde, gem. Achtkarspelen (Fr), he was 69 years old.Source 2
- A child of Geert Errits Postma and Folkertje Jacobs van der Schaaf
- This information was last updated on June 16, 2024.
Household of Romke Geerts Postma
(1) He is married to Antje Sybes Klopstra.
They got married on May 18, 1878 at Achtkarspelen (Fr), he was 24 years old.Source 3
Child(ren):
- Aaltje Postma 1879-1946
(2) He is married to Wytske Johannes Jager.
They got married on September 12, 1885 at Achtkarspelen (Fr), he was 32 years old.Source 4
Child(ren):
- Geert Postma 1888-1896
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Birthday June 12, 1853
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Day of marriage September 12, 1885
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- In the year 1885: Source: Wikipedia
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Day of death October 15, 1922
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