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Jacob was born before 1642, likely in Blijham, The Netherlands, estimated based upon minimum of 20 years of age between generations in this era. His daughter, Geertruit Jacobs, was baptized December 21, 1662.
Jacob Geerts married Harmke Claessens sometime before December 21, 1662.[1]
After the death of Harmke Claessens, Jacob Geerts married Elcke Doedens sometime before their daughter, Eltjen Jacobs, was baptized May 29, 1670.[2]
After the death of Elcke Doedens, Jacob Geerts entered into a civil marriage contract with Martjen Pieters March 13, 1679 in Blijham, The Netherlands.[3]
Jacob Geerts is placed in this family base on marriage contracts. He is listed as a brother to the bride in the 1666 marriage contract of Louwe Geerts.[4] His own marriage contract lists his brother, Eppo Geerts Huis.
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