The Postma Family
Everything you want to know about the history of the Postma Family
Sijbe Jochems
1805
Birth
1 Jan 1805
Britsum
1 Jan 1805
Britsum
Source: Doopboek Herv. gem. Britsum
1831
Death
8 May 1831
Maastricht
8 May 1831
Maastricht
Sijbe Jochems Postma
Soldaat bij de eerste kompagnie - eerste battaillon - der achtste afdeling infanterie
oud 23 jaren
geboren te Britsum
woonachtig te Vrouwenparochie
zoon van Jochem Sijbes en Antje Jans Miedema
overleden 8 Mei des namiddags ten negen uren, te maastricht in de garizoensziekenzaal
Note
The age at death of Sijbe should 26 years (1831-1805).
But the death certificates states 23 years.
Administration was not always very accurate and writing skills were limited.
That's why I think this person is part of our family too.
See also the page with the Belgian revolution
