Nine Generations

John Harding

Male, #10351, Deceased, b. 13 May 1624, d. 31 October 1682

Relationships10th great-grandfather of Mollie Jean Edson
12th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
10th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson



Parents

Father*Joseph Harding (about 1596-1630)
Mother*Mrs. Martha [Harding] (1604-1633)

Family: Hannah Hurst (1629-1690)

Daughter*Sarah Harding + (1645-1729)



Biographical Details

NoteUpon her death his mother left him in the care of John Doane.
1624Birth nameJohn Harding was born on 13 May 1624 in Somerset, England.
1630Death of ParentHis father, Joseph Harding, died on 28 October 1630 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1633Death of ParentHis mother, Mrs. Martha [Harding], died on 28 October 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
1645Birth of ChildHis daughter, Sarah Harding, was born in 1645 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
About 1646MarriageJohn Harding married Hannah Hurst in Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony about 1646.
1682DeathHe died on 31 October 1682 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1690Death of SpouseHis wife, Hannah Hurst, died on 7 January 1690 in Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 06:34:05

Hannah Hurst

Female, #10352, Deceased, b. 1629, d. 7 January 1690

Relationships10th great-grandmother of Mollie Jean Edson
12th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
10th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson



Parents

Father*James Hurst (1582-1655)
Mother*Catherine Gurteno (1585-1670)

Family: John Harding (1624-1682)

Daughter*Sarah Harding + (1645-1729)



Biographical Details

1629Birth nameHannah Hurst was born in 1629 in Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1645Birth of ChildHer daughter, Sarah Harding, was born in 1645 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
About 1646MarriageHannah Hurst married John Harding in Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony about 1646.
1655Death of ParentHer father, James Hurst, died on 2 March 1655 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1670Death of ParentHer mother, Catherine Gurteno, died on 30 May 1670 in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1682Death of SpouseHer husband, John Harding, died on 31 October 1682 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1690DeathHannah Hurst died on 7 January 1690 in Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 06:26:51

James Hurst

Male, #10353, Deceased, b. 1582, d. 2 March 1655

Relationships11th great-grandfather of Mollie Jean Edson
13th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
11th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson



Family: Catherine Gurteno (1585-1670)

Daughter*Hannah Hurst + (1629-1690)



Biographical Details

1582Birth nameJames Hurst was born in 1582 in Leiden, Netherlands.
1608MarriageHe married Catherine Gurteno in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 4 October 1608.
1629Birth of ChildHis daughter, Hannah Hurst, was born in 1629 in Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1655DeathHe died on 2 March 1655 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1670Death of SpouseHis wife, Catherine Gurteno, died on 30 May 1670 in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 08:26:33

Catherine Gurteno

Female, #10354, Deceased, b. 1585, d. 30 May 1670

Relationships11th great-grandmother of Mollie Jean Edson
13th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
11th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson



Parents

Father*Sir William Gulielmus Thurston (about 1550-1620)
Mother*Margaret Witcome (about 1565-1612)

Family: James Hurst (1582-1655)

Daughter*Hannah Hurst + (1629-1690)



Biographical Details

1585Birth nameCatherine Gurteno was born in 1585 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
1608MarriageShe married James Hurst in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 4 October 1608.
1612Death of ParentHer mother, Margaret Witcome, died on 22 August 1612 in Somerset, England.
1620Death of ParentHer father, Sir William Gulielmus Thurston, died on 25 February 1620 in Somerset, England.
1629Birth of ChildHer daughter, Hannah Hurst, was born in 1629 in Braintree, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1655Death of SpouseHer husband, James Hurst, died on 2 March 1655 in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1670DeathCatherine Gurteno died on 30 May 1670 in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 08:21:20

Joseph Harding

Male, #10355, Deceased, b. about 1596, d. 28 October 1630

Relationships11th great-grandfather of Mollie Jean Edson
13th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
11th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson



Family: Mrs. Martha [Harding] (1604-1633)

Son*John Harding + (1624-1682)



Biographical Details

About 1596Birth nameJoseph Harding was born about 1596 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.
1624MarriageHe married Mrs. Martha [Harding] in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1624.
1624Birth of ChildHis son, John Harding, was born on 13 May 1624 in Somerset, England.
1630DeathJoseph Harding died on 28 October 1630 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
About 1630BurialHe was buried about 30 October 1630 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1633Death of SpouseHis wife, Mrs. Martha [Harding], died on 28 October 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 06:36:13

Mrs. Martha [Harding]

Female, #10356, Deceased, b. 1604, d. 28 October 1633

Relationships11th great-grandmother of Mollie Jean Edson
13th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
11th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson



Family: Joseph Harding (about 1596-1630)

Son*John Harding + (1624-1682)



Biographical Details

1604Birth nameMrs. Martha [Harding] was born in 1604 in England.
1624MarriageShe married Joseph Harding in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1624.
1624Birth of ChildHer son, John Harding, was born on 13 May 1624 in Somerset, England.
1630Death of SpouseHer husband, Joseph Harding, died on 28 October 1630 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1633DeathShe died on 28 October 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
About 1633BurialShe was buried about 30 October 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 06:43:45

Sir William Gulielmus Thurston

Male, #10357, Deceased, b. about 1550, d. 25 February 1620

Relationships12th great-grandfather of Mollie Jean Edson
14th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
12th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson



Family: Margaret Witcome (about 1565-1612)

Daughter*Catherine Gurteno + (1585-1670)



Biographical Details

About 1550Birth nameSir William Gulielmus Thurston was born about 1550 in Somerset, England.
1585Birth of ChildHis daughter, Catherine Gurteno, was born in 1585 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
1588MarriageHe married Margaret Witcome in Wedmore, Somerset, England on 23 January 1588.
1612Death of SpouseHis wife, Margaret Witcome, died on 22 August 1612 in Somerset, England.
1620DeathHe died on 25 February 1620 in Somerset, England.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 08:17:19

Margaret Witcome

Female, #10358, Deceased, b. about 1565, d. 22 August 1612

Relationships12th great-grandmother of Mollie Jean Edson
14th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
12th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson



Family: Sir William Gulielmus Thurston (about 1550-1620)

Daughter*Catherine Gurteno + (1585-1670)



Biographical Details

About 1565Birth nameMargaret Witcome was born about 1565 in Somerset, England.
1585Birth of ChildHer daughter, Catherine Gurteno, was born in 1585 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
1588MarriageMargaret Witcome married Sir William Gulielmus Thurston in Wedmore, Somerset, England on 23 January 1588.
1612DeathShe died on 22 August 1612 in Somerset, England.
1620Death of SpouseHer husband, Sir William Gulielmus Thurston, died on 25 February 1620 in Somerset, England.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 08:18:43

Henry Evans

Male, #10360, Deceased, b. 1802

Relationships4th great-grandfather of Mollie Jean Edson
6th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark



Family:

Daughter*Roxa Evans + (about 1822-1892)



Biographical Details

1802Birth nameHenry Evans was born in 1802.
About 1822Birth of ChildHis daughter, Roxa Evans, was born about 1822 in New York.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 08:56:13

James Holmes

Male, #10361, Deceased, b. about 1872, d. 28 October 1880

RelationshipsGreat-granduncle of Mollie Jean Edson
3rd great-granduncle of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark



Parents

Father*Henry Holmes (1835-1914)
Mother*Mary Jane Garret (1840-1888)



Biographical Details

About 1872Birth nameJames Holmes was born about 1872 in Iowa.
1880DeathHe died on 28 October 1880 in Sioux County, Iowa.
1888Death of ParentHis mother, Mary Jane Garret, died on 20 October 1888 in Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa.
1914Death of ParentHis father, Henry Holmes, died on 13 February 1914 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 11:15:47

Jan Stevens Aardema

Male, #10362, Deceased, b. 16 March 1771, d. 16 March 1850

Relationships3rd great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Steven Jans Aardema (1734-1789)
Mother*Sjoukje Minderts (1739-1820)

Family: Tetje Pabes van der Helm (1781-1842)

Daughter*Geeltje Jans Aardema + (1815-1892)



Biographical Details

MarriageJan Stevens Aardema married Tetje Pabes van der Helm in Marum, Friesland, Netherlands.
1771Birth nameHe was born on 16 March 1771 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1789Death of ParentHis father, Steven Jans Aardema, died on 3 January 1789 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1815Birth of ChildHis daughter, Geeltje Jans Aardema, was born on 23 July 1815 in Ureterp, Friesland, Holland.
1820Death of ParentHis mother, Sjoukje Minderts, died on 22 December 1820 in Siegerswoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
1842Death of SpouseHis wife, Tetje Pabes van der Helm, died on 2 March 1842 in Marum, Friesland, Netherlands.
1850DeathJan Stevens Aardema died on 16 March 1850 in De Wilp, Groningen, Netherlands.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 14:00:11

Tetje Pabes van der Helm

Female, #10363, Deceased, b. 20 December 1781, d. 2 March 1842

Relationships3rd great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Jan Stevens Aardema (1771-1850)

Daughter*Geeltje Jans Aardema + (1815-1892)



Biographical Details

MarriageTetje Pabes van der Helm married Jan Stevens Aardema in Marum, Friesland, Netherlands.
1781Birth nameShe was born on 20 December 1781 in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.
1815Birth of ChildHer daughter, Geeltje Jans Aardema, was born on 23 July 1815 in Ureterp, Friesland, Holland.
1842DeathTetje Pabes van der Helm died on 2 March 1842 in Marum, Friesland, Netherlands.
1850Death of SpouseHer husband, Jan Stevens Aardema, died on 16 March 1850 in De Wilp, Groningen, Netherlands.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 15:04:29

Steven Jans Aardema

Male, #10364, Deceased, b. 21 January 1734, d. 3 January 1789

Relationships4th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Jan Louwes (1701-)
Mother*IJtje Stevens (1709-)

Family: Sjoukje Minderts (1739-1820)

Son*Jan Stevens Aardema + (1771-1850)



Biographical Details

1734Birth nameSteven Jans Aardema was born on 21 January 1734 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1734BaptismHe was baptised on 7 February 1734 in Siegerswoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
1764MarriageHe married Sjoukje Minderts in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands on 9 March 1764.
1771Birth of ChildHis son, Jan Stevens Aardema, was born on 16 March 1771 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1789DeathSteven Jans Aardema died on 3 January 1789 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1820Death of SpouseHis wife, Sjoukje Minderts, died on 22 December 1820 in Siegerswoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 13 January 2026 09:37:38

Sjoukje Minderts

Female, #10365, Deceased, b. September 1739, d. 22 December 1820

Relationships4th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Meine Gosses (1702-before 1765)
Mother*Trijntje Jacobs (about 1702-after 1767)

Family: Steven Jans Aardema (1734-1789)

Son*Jan Stevens Aardema + (1771-1850)



Biographical Details

1739Birth nameSjoukje Minderts was born in September 1739 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1739BaptismShe was baptised on 4 October 1739 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1764MarriageShe married Steven Jans Aardema in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands on 9 March 1764.
Before 1765Death of ParentHer father, Meine Gosses, died before 1765 in Siegerswoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
After 1767Death of ParentHer mother, Trijntje Jacobs, died after 1767.
1771Birth of ChildHer son, Jan Stevens Aardema, was born on 16 March 1771 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1789Death of SpouseHer husband, Steven Jans Aardema, died on 3 January 1789 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1820DeathSjoukje Minderts died on 22 December 1820 in Siegerswoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 12 January 2026 09:37:57

Jan Louwes

Male, #10367, Deceased, b. 3 November 1701

Relationships5th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Leeuwe Jans (about 1670-)
Mother*Saack Geerts (about 1670-after 1708)

Family: IJtje Stevens (1709-)

Son*Steven Jans Aardema + (1734-1789)



Biographical Details

1701Birth nameJan Louwes was born on 3 November 1701 in Wijnjeterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.
After 1708Death of ParentHis mother, Saack Geerts, died after 1708 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
Before 1731MarriageHe married IJtje Stevens in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands before 1731.
1734Birth of ChildHis son, Steven Jans Aardema, was born on 21 January 1734 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 12 January 2026 09:37:27

IJtje Stevens

Female, #10368, Deceased, b. 29 October 1709

Relationships5th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Steven Jans (about 1675-)
Mother*Trijn Egberts (1679-)

Family: Jan Louwes (1701-)

Son*Steven Jans Aardema + (1734-1789)



Biographical Details

1709Birth nameIJtje Stevens was born on 29 October 1709 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1709Christening
Before 1731MarriageShe married Jan Louwes in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands before 1731.
1734Birth of ChildHer son, Steven Jans Aardema, was born on 21 January 1734 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
1789Death of ChildHer son, Steven Jans Aardema, died on 3 January 1789 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 21:29:58

Leeuwe Jans

Male, #10369, Deceased, b. about 1670

Relationships6th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Saack Geerts (about 1670-after 1708)

Son*Jan Louwes + (1701-)



Biographical Details

About 1670Birth nameLeeuwe Jans was born about 1670 in Selmien, Friesland, Netherlands.
1689Christening
1698MarriageHe married Saack Geerts in Wijnjeterpstreek, Friesland, Netherlands in September 1698.
1700OccupationIn 1700 Leeuwe Jans was a Huisman. Een huisman of huesman (Lat. Villicus, maiorum, Husmann, Hausmann) is de Middeleeuwse naam voor een vrije boer die zijn eigen boerderij bezit. Vanaf de 7e eeuw ontstaat in Noord-Europa een feodaal stelsel van leenheren en leenmannen. Verreweg de meeste boeren maken zichzelf afhankelijk van een leenheer door het grondbezit aan de leenheer te schenken in ruil voor bescherming. Een aantal boeren blijven zichzelf verdedigen, houden hun eigen grond en gaan over tot het pachten van de grond van de leenheer. Deze boeren worden vrije of weerboeren genoemd. De officiƫle benaming voor deze boeren werd Huesmann (Husmann, Hausmann). Vanaf de 13e eeuw krijgen veel Huesmannen de gepachte grond in erfpacht en vormt dit met hun eigen grond de erfhoeve (Erbhof). De grootte van het Erbhof besloeg meer dan 20 ha. In de 13e-eeuwse boerendorpen ontwikkelde zich op deze wijze een hiƫrarchische structuur. Er bestond een bovenste laag van meliores ('meerderen' of 'beteren') die vanuit hun Huesmanshof (Hausmannstelle) de orde bewaakten en recht spraken als schout (sculetus, schult) over de onderste laag boeren (humiliores). in Wijnjeterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.
1701Birth of ChildHis son, Jan Louwes, was born on 3 November 1701 in Wijnjeterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.
1708ResidenceLeeuwe Jans lived in Drachten, Smallingerland, Friesland, Netherlands on 15 March 1708 Drachten.
After 1708Death of SpouseHis wife, Saack Geerts, died after 1708 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 12 January 2026 09:38:55

Saack Geerts

Female, #10370, Deceased, b. about 1670, d. after 1708

Relationships6th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Leeuwe Jans (about 1670-)

Son*Jan Louwes + (1701-)



Biographical Details

About 1670Birth nameSaack Geerts was born about 1670 in Wijnjeterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.
1698MarriageShe married Leeuwe Jans in Wijnjeterpstreek, Friesland, Netherlands in September 1698.
1701Birth of ChildHer son, Jan Louwes, was born on 3 November 1701 in Wijnjeterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.
After 1708DeathShe died after 1708 in Drachten, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 12 January 2026 09:37:48

Steven Jans

Male, #10371, Deceased, b. about 1675

Relationships6th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Trijn Egberts (1679-)

Daughter*IJtje Stevens + (1709-)



Biographical Details

About 1675Birth nameSteven Jans was born about 1675 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
About 1675Christening
1709Birth of ChildHis daughter, IJtje Stevens, was born on 29 October 1709 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 21:32:35

Trijn Egberts

Female, #10372, Deceased, b. 1679

Relationships6th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Steven Jans (about 1675-)

Daughter*IJtje Stevens + (1709-)



Biographical Details

1679Birth nameTrijn Egberts was born in 1679 in Bergum, Friesland, Netherlands.
1709Birth of ChildHer daughter, IJtje Stevens, was born on 29 October 1709 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 12 January 2026 09:38:16

Meine Gosses

Male, #10373, Deceased, b. 29 January 1702, d. before 1765

Relationships5th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Gosse Douwes (about 1675-)
Mother*Barber Minnerts (about 1677-)

Family: Trijntje Jacobs (about 1702-after 1767)

Daughter*Sjoukje Minderts + (1739-1820)



Biographical Details

1702Birth nameMeine Gosses was born on 29 January 1702 in Selmien, Friesland, Netherlands.
1702Christening
1702BaptismHe was baptised on 29 January 1702 in Wijnjewoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
Before 1724MarriageHe married Trijntje Jacobs in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands before 1724.
1739Birth of ChildHis daughter, Sjoukje Minderts, was born in September 1739 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
Before 1765DeathHe died before 1765 in Siegerswoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
After 1767Death of SpouseHis wife, Trijntje Jacobs, died after 1767.
Last Edited 21 January 2026 14:58:13

Trijntje Jacobs

Female, #10374, Deceased, b. about 1702, d. after 1767

Relationships5th great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Meine Gosses (1702-before 1765)

Daughter*Sjoukje Minderts + (1739-1820)



Biographical Details

About 1702Birth nameTrijntje Jacobs was born about 1702 in Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.
Before 1724MarriageShe married Meine Gosses in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands before 1724.
1739Birth of ChildHer daughter, Sjoukje Minderts, was born in September 1739 in Ureterp, Friesland, Netherlands.
Before 1765Death of SpouseHer husband, Meine Gosses, died before 1765 in Siegerswoude, Friesland, Netherlands.
After 1767DeathTrijntje Jacobs died after 1767.
Last Edited 11 January 2026 13:58:21

Gosse Douwes

Male, #10375, Deceased, b. about 1675

Relationships6th great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Barber Minnerts (about 1677-)

Son*Meine Gosses + (1702-before 1765)



Biographical Details

About 1675Birth nameGosse Douwes was born about 1675 in Ureterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.
1693MarriageHe married Barber Minnerts in Ureterp, Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands in December 1693.
1702Birth of ChildHis son, Meine Gosses, was born on 29 January 1702 in Selmien, Friesland, Netherlands.
Last Edited 12 January 2026 09:35:33