Brief Life History of Bontje Rudmers
When Bontje Rudmers Huisman was born on 12 March 1825, in Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland, Friesland, Netherlands, her father, Rudmer Lieuwes Huisman, was 30 and her mother, Trijntje Geerts van der Zweep, was 27. She married Sytze Pieters Schipper on 3 May 1851, in Kollumerland en Nieuwkruisland, Friesland, Netherlands. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 26 February 1900, in Oudwoude, Friesland, Netherlands, at the age of 74.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Bontje Rudmers? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (6)
- Bontje Rudmers Huisman in entry for Rudmer Schippers, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records, 1600-2000"
- Bontje Rudmers Huisman in entry for Jacob Kommers and Grietje Schipper, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records, 1600-2000"
- Bontje Rudmers Huisman in entry for Jacob Kommers and Grietje Schipper, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records, 1600-2000"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (7)
1830
Belgium rebelled against Netherlands.
1853
Birth of Vincent van Gogh.
1863
The Dutch abolished slavery in Suriname. The Dutch were among the last Europeans to abolish slavery.
Name Meaning
Dutch: status name for a free farmer who owned a house, from huis ‘house’ + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.