Hendrik Joostes Gonggrijp, born in Harlingen on February 19, 1802, christened there on March 21, 1802, son of Joost Rinia Gonggrijp (opzichter der begraafplaats and teacher) and Berbera Coenraads Smit.


Hendrik was married on May 18, 1826, at the age of 24 to
Dieuwke Ydes Bakker (aged approximately 22 years), born circa 1804 (?).

From this marriage: