Dirk Baarda, born in Harlingen on September 15, 1897, son of Rimmert Baarda (workman, tileworker and casual labourer) and Jitske de Bruin.

Dirk was married in Harlingen on July 21, 1921, at the age of 23 to
Marijke de Groot (aged approximately 22 years), born circa 1899 (?).