When Maatje Bouwman was born on 29 July 1888, in Oosterland, Zeeland, Netherlands, her father, Jakob Kornelis Bouwman, was 38 and her mother, Janna van Dijke, was 35. She married Leendert Marinus van der Werf on 15 May 1914, in Oosterland, Zeeland, Netherlands. She died on 15 September 1957, in her hometown, at the age of 69.
Do you know Maatje? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+7 More Children
Death by suicide of van Gogh.
Luxembourg had gained their independence in 1867, but they were still under the possession of the kings of the Netherlands until William III died and the grand duchy passed to the House of Nassau-Weilburg.
During WWI, the Netherlands declared that they were neutral and stayed so during the war.
Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Marinus, Cornelis, Gerrit, Gradus, Teunis.
Dutch:
derivative of the personal name Bouwe with the diminutive element -man, from Boudewijn, Dutch form of Baldwin ; compare Bouwens .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.