Johanna Hendrika Brinxma

Femaleabout 1861–2 April 1947

Brief Life History of Johanna Hendrika

When Johanna Hendrika Brinxma was born about 1861, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, her father, Johannes Brinxma, was 45 and her mother, Derkje de Wit, was 28. She married Jan Hendrik de Minjer on 19 July 1883, in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She died on 2 April 1947, in Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands, at the age of 87.

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Jan Hendrik de Minjer
about 1861–
Johanna Hendrika Brinxma
about 1861–1947
Marriage: 19 July 1883
Nicolaas de Minjer
1883–

Sources (4)

  • Johanna Hendrika Brinkma in entry for Nicolaas, "Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Civil Registration, 1811-1950"
  • Johanna Hendrika Brinxma, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records, 1600-2000"
  • Johanna Hendrika Brinxma, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records, 1600-2000"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    19 July 1883Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  • Children (1)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (11)

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    World Events (8)

    1863

    Age 2

    The Dutch abolished slavery in Suriname. The Dutch were among the last Europeans to abolish slavery.

    1865 · Construction of the North Sea Canal

    Age 4

    After the Noordhollandsch Kanaal proved inadequate after several decades, it was decided that a new canal was necessary. Digging began at Breesaap on March 8, 1865. Working conditions were considered horrible: manual labor workers lived in manmade huts and were exposed to diseases, alcohol abuse, and fighting. King William III of the Netherlands officially opened the North Sea Canal on November 1, 1876 The canal is 15 miles long (25 km) and connects to the North Sea by Ijmuiden (a port city in North Holland). It is now considered a vital part of the Western Netherlands' groundwater management system.

    1890

    Age 29

    Death by suicide of van Gogh.

    Name Meaning

    feminine form of Johannes ( see John ).

    Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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