Cornelis Leijen, born in Harlingen circa 1821, son of Jochum Pieters Leijen and Trijntje Beerendse Nieuwenhuis (peat tallier), blacksmith.

Cornelis was married in Harlingen on May 18, 1848, at the age of approximately 27 to
Tettje Hessels Tichelaar (aged 47 years), born in Midlum on February 14, 1801, christened there on March 8, 1801, daughter of Hessel Hessels and Maaike Rientses Tichelaar, died in Harlingen on June 25, 1857, aged 56 years.
Tettje was married before in Harlingen on September 22, 1822, at the age of 21 to Elias van der Form (aged 19 years), born in Harlingen on October 4, 1802, christened there on October 19, 1802, son of Cornelis Fransen and Trijntje Douwes, workman and merchant, died in Harlingen on November 3, 1846, aged 44 years.