Bouwe Jacobs, christened in Midlum on November 15, 1685, son of Jacob Bouwes (house-husband) and Aat Takes.

Bouwe was married in Midlum on December 20, 1711 in church, at the age of 26 to
Antie Ruierds (aged 22 years), born aan de Tille, christened in Wijnaldum on February 2, 1689, daughter of Ruierd and N.N..

• 1 : Jacob Bouwes, born in Midlum between 1712 and 1717.
  Jacob was married in Midlum on February 13, 1735 in church, at the age of 18 to 23 to Grietie Willems de Rijdder (aged 11 years to 18 years), born between 1717 and 1724.
  

• 2 : Tettje Bouwes, born in October 1725, christened in Midlum on October 28, 1779.