Reinier Been, born in Kerkenbosch on November 2, 1870, son of Pieter Regnerus Been (voetpostbode) and Jentien Fictorie.

Reinier was married in Zuidwolde on March 24, 1894, at the age of 23 to
Hiltje Zeilstra (aged 23 years), born in Smallingerland on June 4, 1870, daughter of Abraham Jans Zeilstra and Lijsbert Ybeles Vaartstra.

• 1 : Jentien Been, born in Kerkenbosch on April 23, 1895.
  

• 2 : Herman Been, born in Kerkenbosch on January 5, 1898.
  

• 3 : Pieter Regnerus Been, born in Kerkenbosch on September 4, 1900.