Dirk Tichelaar, born in Harlingen on December 2, 1857, son of Yep Germens Tichelaar (cabbage grower and gardener) and Jouwkje Kuipers, marinier der tweede klasse.

Dirk was married in Harlingen on October 12, 1891, at the age of 33 to
Anna van Dokkum (aged approximately 33 years), born in Harlingen circa 1858, daughter of Taeke Jans van Dokkum (jobless) and Angenietje Wijngaarden.

• 1 : Jouwkje Angenietje Tichelaar, born in Den Helder on August 25, 1892.
  

• 2 : Taeke Tichelaar, born in Den Helder on May 3, 1897.