Itske Gerbens Tigchelaar, born in Harlingen on January 30, 1833, daughter of Gerben Hayes Tichelaar (workman) and Pietje Yeps van der Werf.


Itske was married in Harlingen on November 26, 1857, at the age of 24 to
Wybe Bleeker (aged approximately 25 years), born in Franeker circa 1832, son of Evert Wybes Bleeker (tailor) and Aafke Jans Vijver, postillion.

From this marriage: