Gerrit married Vellinga Meike Ritskes on 12 May 1844 in Dantumadeel. Meike (daughter of Vellinga Ritske Klazes and van der Meer Doetje Jelgers) was born on 8 Sep 1811 in Akkerwoude; was christened on 20 Nov 1811 in Akkerwoude; died on 15 Feb 1890 in Dantumadeel. [Group Sheet]