Brief Life History of Gerritjen
When Gerritjen Smeitink was born on 10 September 1866, in Zelhem, Gelderland, Netherlands, her father, Gerrit Hendrik Smeitink, was 37 and her mother, Harmina Gerretsen or Garrits, was 40. She married Willem ter Hoeve on 8 March 1901, in Zelhem, Gelderland, Netherlands. She died on 18 January 1945, in Warnsveld, Gelderland, Netherlands, at the age of 78.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Gerritjen? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- Gerritjen Smeitink, "Netherlands, Gelderland Province Civil Registration, 1800-1952"
- Gerritjen Smeitink, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records"
- Gerritjen Smeitink, "Netherlands, Archival Indexes, Vital Records"
Spouse and Children
World Events (8)
1870 · Amstel Brewery
Amstel Brewery was founded on June 11, 1870, in Amsterdam. It is named after the Amstel River which served for refrigeration. They use ice from canals to help keep their brews cold.
1873
The Dutch began colonization efforts in Aceh province (Indonesia), which led to a decades-long war.
1890
Death by suicide of van Gogh.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Jeroen, Berend, Derk, Hendrik, Henk.
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Gerrit (see Gerrits ). Compare Garrison .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.