Biography
Willem was born about 1747. He is the son of Dirk van Rijswijk and Sijke Smeermaas.
Research Notes
According to the authorative Bommelerwaardse boom, he died in 1748 [1] but I cannot find any primary sources. It is however likely that Willem passed away before his brother Willem was born.
Sources
- Regional Archives Langstraat Heusden Altena. Dopen, trouwen en lidmaten (Nederduits gereformeerde gemeente), archiefnummer 0031, inventarisnummer Almkerk01, blad 54v. Gemeente: Almkerk, Emmikhoven. Periode: 1727-1773. Religie: NG. [2]