Hylke Jelles MERKUS, born on 09-02-1781 in Twijzel, christened (NH) on 18-03-1781 in Twijzel, died on 02-09-1859 in Buitenpost at the age of 78, son of Jelle Harmens MERKUS and Lysbeth Atses.
Church marriage at the age of 25 on 18-05-1806 in Twijzel (NH) to Aaltje Poppes ZIJLSTRA.