Folkert Rienks, born in Eernewoude on April 21, 1767, christened there on May 10, 1767, son of Rienk Hedzers and Hinke Gerbens.

Folkert was married in Eernewoude on March 30, 1788 in church, at the age of 20 to
Ymkje Baukes (aged 26 years), christened in Eernewoude on December 20, 1761, daughter of Bauke Halbes and Sytske Baukes.