Mattheus Johannes Tigchelaar, born in Zevenbergen on November 1, 1883, son of Sybren Tigchelaar and Sophia van Malsen.

Mattheus was married in Zevenbergen on June 2, 1910, at the age of 26 (1) to
Alfriena Hillechiena Potjewijd (aged approximately 22 years), born circa 1888, daughter of Boelo Potjewijd and Trijntje van der Wijk, died before June 13, 1922, aged at most 34 years.

Mattheus was married in Zevenbergen on June 13, 1922, at the age of 38 (2) to
Cornelia Barel (aged 35 years), born in Zevenbergen in the year 1887, daughter of Adrianus Barel and Adriaantje Marina Nelemans.