 Jouke Cornelis "Jouke" Melchers, son of Cornelis Jans "Cornelis" Melchert and Tjidske Klazes.Born 4 May 1801 Harich, baptised 4 May 1801 Balk, died 15 Sep 1831 Hemelum, age 30 years (death declaration: 17 Sep 1831). Occupation: Veldwachter Married 31 Oct 1828 Hemelumer Oldeferd, age 27 years (married 2 years) to:  Fransje Harmens "Fransje" de Vries, age by marriage approximately 32 years, daughter of Harmen Luitzes "Harmen" de Vries and Gatske Sjoukes "Gatske" Bergsma.Born ± 29 Jun 1796 Woudsend, baptised 29 Jun 1796 Woudsend, died 24 Mar 1871 Hemelum, age approximately 74 years Child: 1. Cornelis Jouke "Cornelis" MelchersBorn 10 Jul 1829 Hemelum (birth declaration: 11 Jul 1829), died 18 Apr 1875 Hemelum, age 45 years (death declaration: 19 Apr 1875). Occupation: Schipper | |||