Jacob Bouwes, born in Midlum between 1712 and 1717, son of Bouwe Jacobs and Antie Ruierds.

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.