Nine Generations

Jan Arents

Male, #10226, Deceased, b. about 1732, d. 24 December 1806

Relationships4th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Arend Jans Mud (1706-1793)
Mother*Antje N Jans (1711-1800)

Family: Tjitske Gerbens (1737-1809)

Daughter*Antje Jans + (about 1765-1824)



Biographical Details

About 1732Birth nameJan Arents was born about 1732.
1760MarriageHe married Tjitske Gerbens in Drachten, Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands on 6 April 1760.
About 1765Birth of ChildHis daughter, Antje Jans, was born about 1765 in Noorderdrachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1793Death of ParentHis father, Arend Jans Mud, died in 1793.
1800Death of ParentHis mother, Antje N Jans, died in 1800.
1806DeathJan Arents died on 24 December 1806 in Noorderdrachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1806BurialHe was buried on 24 December 1806 in Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands.
1809Death of SpouseHis wife, Tjitske Gerbens, died on 2 December 1809 in Noorderdrachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Tjitske Gerbens

Female, #10227, Deceased, b. 1737, d. 2 December 1809

Relationships4th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Gerben Wopkes (1691-1757)
Mother*Trijntje Ottes (about 1703-1792)

Family: Jan Arents (about 1732-1806)

Daughter*Antje Jans + (about 1765-1824)



Biographical Details

1737Birth nameTjitske Gerbens was born in 1737 in Netherlands.
1757Death of ParentHer father, Gerben Wopkes, died in 1757 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1760MarriageShe married Jan Arents in Drachten, Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands on 6 April 1760.
About 1765Birth of ChildHer daughter, Antje Jans, was born about 1765 in Noorderdrachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1792Death of ParentHer mother, Trijntje Ottes, died in 1792 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1806Death of SpouseHer husband, Jan Arents, died on 24 December 1806 in Noorderdrachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1809DeathTjitske Gerbens died on 2 December 1809 in Noorderdrachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Gerben Wopkes

Male, #10228, Deceased, b. July 1691, d. 1757

Relationships5th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Trijntje Ottes (about 1703-1792)

Daughter*Tjitske Gerbens + (1737-1809)



Biographical Details

1691Birth nameGerben Wopkes was born in July 1691 in Nijega, Friesland, Netherlands.
1691Christening
1737Birth of ChildHis daughter, Tjitske Gerbens, was born in 1737 in Netherlands.
1757DeathHe died in 1757 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1792Death of PartnerHis partner, Trijntje Ottes, died in 1792 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Trijntje Ottes

Female, #10229, Deceased, b. about 1703, d. 1792

Relationships5th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Gerben Wopkes (1691-1757)

Daughter*Tjitske Gerbens + (1737-1809)



Biographical Details

About 1703Birth nameTrijntje Ottes was born about 1703 in Suameer, Friesland, Netherlands.
1703Christening
1737Birth of ChildHer daughter, Tjitske Gerbens, was born in 1737 in Netherlands.
1757Death of PartnerHer partner, Gerben Wopkes, died in 1757 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1792DeathTrijntje Ottes died in 1792 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Arend Jans Mud

Male, #10230, Deceased, b. 1706, d. 1793

Relationships5th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Antje N Jans (1711-1800)

Son*Jan Arents + (about 1732-1806)



Biographical Details

1706Birth nameArend Jans Mud was born in 1706 in Tjalleberd, Friesland, Netherlands.
1706Christening
About 1732Birth of ChildHis son, Jan Arents, was born about 1732.
1793DeathArend Jans Mud died in 1793.
1800Death of PartnerHis partner, Antje N Jans, died in 1800.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 16:37:24

Antje N Jans

Female, #10231, Deceased, b. 1711, d. 1800

Relationships5th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Arend Jans Mud (1706-1793)

Son*Jan Arents + (about 1732-1806)



Biographical Details

1711Birth nameAntje N Jans was born in 1711 in Tjalleberd, Friesland, Netherlands.
About 1732Birth of ChildHer son, Jan Arents, was born about 1732.
1793Death of PartnerHer partner, Arend Jans Mud, died in 1793.
1800DeathShe died in 1800.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 16:37:47

Popke Harmens Ynia

Male, #10232, Deceased, b. 1719, d. about 1763

Relationships5th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Trijntje Jans Girbes (1714-about 1783)

Daughter*Marijke Popkes Douna + (1739-1823)



Biographical Details

1719Birth namePopke Harmens Ynia was born in 1719 in Drachten, Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands.
1739Birth of ChildHis daughter, Marijke Popkes Douna, was born on 15 January 1739 in Zuider-Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
About 1763DeathHe died about 1763.
About 1783Death of PartnerHis partner, Trijntje Jans Girbes, died about 1783 in Noorder Drachten, Frieland.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Trijntje Jans Girbes

Female, #10233, Deceased, b. 1714, d. about 1783

Relationships5th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Popke Harmens Ynia (1719-about 1763)

Daughter*Marijke Popkes Douna + (1739-1823)



Biographical Details

1714Birth nameTrijntje Jans Girbes was born in 1714 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
1714Christening
1739Birth of ChildHer daughter, Marijke Popkes Douna, was born on 15 January 1739 in Zuider-Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
About 1763Death of PartnerHer partner, Popke Harmens Ynia, died about 1763.
About 1783DeathTrijntje Jans Girbes died about 1783 in Noorder Drachten, Frieland.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Jan Jans Baron

Male, #10234, Deceased, b. about 1720

Relationships5th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Itje Harkes (about 1720-)

Son*Harke Jans Bron + (about 1748-1820)



Biographical Details

About 1720Birth nameJan Jans Baron was born about 1720 in Groningen, Netherlands.
About 1748Birth of ChildHis son, Harke Jans Bron, was born about 1748 in Zevenhuizen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 16:40:40

Itje Harkes

Female, #10235, Deceased, b. about 1720

Relationships5th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Jan Jans Baron (about 1720-)

Son*Harke Jans Bron + (about 1748-1820)



Biographical Details

About 1720Birth nameItje Harkes was born about 1720 in Holland, Netherlands.
About 1748Birth of ChildHer son, Harke Jans Bron, was born about 1748 in Zevenhuizen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 16:40:49

Jan Bonnes

Male, #10236, Deceased, b. 1705

Relationships5th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Magdalena Harmannus (1707-)

Daughter*Stientje Jans + (1744-1817)



Biographical Details

1705Birth nameJan Bonnes was born in 1705 in Grootegast, Groningen, Netherlands.
1744Birth of ChildHis daughter, Stientje Jans, was born on 12 April 1744 in Sebaldeburen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:55:40

Magdalena Harmannus

Female, #10237, Deceased, b. March 1707

Relationships5th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Jan Bonnes (1705-)

Daughter*Stientje Jans + (1744-1817)



Biographical Details

1707Birth nameMagdalena Harmannus was born in March 1707 in Tolbert ('t Oldebert), Leek, Groningen, Netherlands.
1744Birth of ChildHer daughter, Stientje Jans, was born on 12 April 1744 in Sebaldeburen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Ruurd Bouma

Male, #10238, Deceased, b. 12 May 1830

Relationships2nd great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Jacob Jans Bouma (1783-)
Mother*Renske Sybren Stienstra (1789-1859)

Family: Dieuwke Haantjes Ypma (1835-)

Son*Sybren Ruurds Bouma + (1862-1952)



Biographical Details

1830Birth nameRuurd Bouma was born on 12 May 1830 in Ferwerderadeel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1859Death of ParentHis mother, Renske Sybren Stienstra, died on 15 April 1859 in Ferwerderadeel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1862Birth of ChildHis son, Sybren Ruurds Bouma, was born on 5 August 1862 in Sneek, Sudwest Fryslan Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Dieuwke Haantjes Ypma

Female, #10239, Deceased, b. 5 July 1835

Relationships2nd great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Ruurd Bouma (1830-)

Son*Sybren Ruurds Bouma + (1862-1952)



Biographical Details

1835Birth nameDieuwke Haantjes Ypma was born on 5 July 1835 in Nijland, Friesland, Netherlands.
1862Birth of ChildHer son, Sybren Ruurds Bouma, was born on 5 August 1862 in Sneek, Sudwest Fryslan Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 16:53:07

Jan Feddes Bouma

Male, #10243, Deceased, b. 18 October 1732, d. 1797

Relationships4th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Trijntje Harmens Westra (1745-1827)

Son*Fedde Jans Bouma (1772-1847)
Son*Harmen Jans Bouma (1775-1824)
Daughter*Tjitske Jans Bouma (1779-)
Son*Jacob Jans Bouma + (1783-)



Biographical Details

1732Birth nameJan Feddes Bouma was born on 18 October 1732 in Garijp, Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1771MarriageHe married Trijntje Harmens Westra in Oudega, Friesland, Netherlands on 15 December 1771.
1772Birth of ChildHis son, Fedde Jans Bouma, was born on 20 November 1772 in Garijp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1775Birth of ChildHis son, Harmen Jans Bouma, was born on 12 January 1775 in Garijp, Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1779Birth of ChildHis daughter, Tjitske Jans Bouma, was born on 29 August 1779 in Garijp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1783Birth of ChildHis son, Jacob Jans Bouma, was born on 4 November 1783 in Garijp, Tietjerksteradeel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1797DeathJan Feddes Bouma died in 1797.
1827Death of SpouseHis wife, Trijntje Harmens Westra, died on 28 March 1827 in Garijp, Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 09:17:41

Trijntje Harmens Westra

Female, #10244, Deceased, b. 15 March 1745, d. 28 March 1827

Relationships4th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Jan Feddes Bouma (1732-1797)

Son*Fedde Jans Bouma (1772-1847)
Son*Harmen Jans Bouma (1775-1824)
Daughter*Tjitske Jans Bouma (1779-)
Son*Jacob Jans Bouma + (1783-)



Biographical Details

1745Birth nameTrijntje Harmens Westra was born on 15 March 1745 in Garijp, Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1745Christening
1745BaptismShe was baptised on 11 April 1745 in Garijp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1771MarriageShe married Jan Feddes Bouma in Oudega, Friesland, Netherlands on 15 December 1771.
1772Birth of ChildHer son, Fedde Jans Bouma, was born on 20 November 1772 in Garijp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1775Birth of ChildHer son, Harmen Jans Bouma, was born on 12 January 1775 in Garijp, Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1779Birth of ChildHer daughter, Tjitske Jans Bouma, was born on 29 August 1779 in Garijp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1783Birth of ChildHer son, Jacob Jans Bouma, was born on 4 November 1783 in Garijp, Tietjerksteradeel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1797Death of SpouseHer husband, Jan Feddes Bouma, died in 1797.
1824Death of ChildHer son, Harmen Jans Bouma, died on 15 March 1824 in Garijp, Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands.
1827DeathTrijntje Harmens Westra died on 28 March 1827 in Garijp, Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 09:17:41

Sybren Hessels Stienstra

Male, #10245, Deceased

Relationships4th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Tetje Piers Akkringa (about 1753-1797)

Daughter*Renske Sybren Stienstra + (1789-1859)



Biographical Details

Birth nameSybren Hessels Stienstra was born in Stiens, Friesland, Netherlands.
1785MarriageHe married Tetje Piers Akkringa in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands on 6 November 1785.
1789Birth of ChildHis daughter, Renske Sybren Stienstra, was born on 21 June 1789.
1797Death of SpouseHis wife, Tetje Piers Akkringa, died in 1797 in Blija, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 30 December 2025 09:17:41

Tetje Piers Akkringa

Female, #10246, Deceased, b. about December 1753, d. 1797

Relationships4th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Pier Rutgers Akkringa (about 1731-1783)
Mother*Sybrigje Gosses

Family: Sybren Hessels Stienstra

Daughter*Renske Sybren Stienstra + (1789-1859)



Biographical Details

About 1753Birth nameTetje Piers Akkringa was born about December 1753 in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands.
1753Christening
1783Death of ParentHer father, Pier Rutgers Akkringa, died on 2 December 1783 in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands.
1785MarriageShe married Sybren Hessels Stienstra in Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands on 6 November 1785.
1789Birth of ChildHer daughter, Renske Sybren Stienstra, was born on 21 June 1789.
1797DeathTetje Piers Akkringa died in 1797 in Blija, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 15:06:31