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Jan Boekelo (b. 29 Aug 1886, d. 06 Nov 1941)

Jan Boekelo (son of Harm Boekelo and Gerritje Visscher) was born 29 Aug 1886 in Uithuizermeden), and died 06 Nov 1941 in Uithuizen. He married Johanna Wilhelmina Wolters Brands, daughter of Wolter Gerrits Brands. and Gerrigje Jans Schoonhoven.

Notes for Jan Boekelo:
Jan Boekelo was deaf at birth and left for his education to the school for the deaf on September 18 1893 till July 9 1902. he successfully Learned the trade of tailor.
He was described by members of his family as having a kind and cheerful disposition.

More About Jan Boekelo:
Confession of faith: 24 Jun 1902
Religion: Christelijk Gereformeerd.

Marriage Notes for Jan Boekelo and Johanna Wilhelmina Wolters Brands:
Jan and Johanna operated a successful tailoring business in Uithuizen.
Due to their physical challenge they could operate their business without any distractions and together were able to finish a costume in a single day.
A rather amazing feat considering the tools and implements available to them in those days.
In spite of their success, poverty was Johanna's lot after her husbands death in 1941.
She died in a "poor house" ( Armen huis ) in Uithuizen.
In a conversation between my cousin Wim in Aduard and his father Aalt Willem on april 3/ 2001,
my uncle Wim Aalt Willem told that Johanna was financially taken advantage of by her two sons Harm and Gerrit and it was they who placed her in the home for the destitute In Uithuizen.

Children of Jan Boekelo and Johanna Wilhelmina Wolters Brands are: