Freike Hylkes MERKUS, born on 24-12-1821 in Optwijzel, died on 07-10-1885 in Rottevalle at the age of 63, daughter of Hylke Jelles MERKUS and Aaltje Poppes ZIJLSTRA.
Married at the age of 29 on 30-08-1851 in Achtkarspelen to Halbe Johannes CLAUS, 36 years old.