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Jannes VAN WIJK

Male 1789 - 1872  (82 years)


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  • Name Jannes VAN WIJK 
    Born 2 Nov 1789  Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 24 Jun 1872  Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I918  Wesley Johnston's Celtic Roots Tree
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 

    Father Gerrit VAN WIJK,   b. Abt 1763, Culemborg, Gelderland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Dec 1828, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Gesina LEENDERTS,   b. 30 Dec 1764, Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1820, Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 1 Dec 1793  Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F249  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 mother of Johannes 
    Children 
     1. Johannes VAN WIJK,   b. 18 Feb 1815, Bergen Op Zoom, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F252  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Geertje Christoffels RAMKEMA,   b. 1794, Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Mar 1825, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 31 years) 
    Children 
     1. Christian VAN WIJK,   b. 18 Jul 1818, Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Mar 1837, Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 18 years)  [natural]
     2. Gesina VAN WIJK,   b. 2 Nov 1820, Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 1842, Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 21 years)  [natural]
     3. Tjaltje Anthonetta VAN WIJK,   b. 4 Feb 1824, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F253  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Janke Tjittes SMIT,   b. 2 Feb 1800, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Aug 1878, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 8 Dec 1825  Joure, Skarsterl-N, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Gerrit Jannes VAN WIJK,   b. 23 Jan 1826, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 May 1906, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)  [natural]
    +2. Tjitte Jannes VAN WIJK,   b. 30 Jan 1828, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 May 1899, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)  [natural]
     3. Willem VANWIJK,   b. 18 Oct 1831,   d. 11 Jul 1854  (Age 22 years)  [natural]
     4. Gerritje Jannes VANWIJK,   b. 22 Aug 1833, Joure, Haskerland, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 1907, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)  [natural]
     5. Maria Jannes VANWIJK,   b. 30 Jan 1836  [natural]
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F254  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Married 8 Dec 1825  Joure, Skarsterl-N, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 20 Feb 2024 
    Family ID F3208  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 Nov 1789 - Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Dec 1825 - Joure, Skarsterl-N, Friesland, Netherlands Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Dec 1825 - Joure, Skarsterl-N, Friesland, Netherlands Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Closeup of Medals on Jannes van Wijk grave stone    		Closeup of Medals on Jannes van Wijk grave stone
    Left - Military Order of William (Dutch) ----- Center: Dutch 1813/1815 Silver Cross ----- Right: Ste. Helene Medal (French)
    Closeup of Jannes van Wijk medals & lanyard    		Closeup of Jannes van Wijk medals & lanyard
    For his military service, initially for and later against Napoleon, Jannes van Wijk received three medals. In this closeup, the Military Order of William (MWO in Dutch) medal is at the left, an 1813 Dutch Silver Cross medal in the middle, and the Ste. Helene Medal on the right, partially covered by the MWO lanyard. Note that these three medals are also shown on his grave stone.
    In Earsten Dragonder - Book Cover    		In Earsten Dragonder - Book Cover
    "A First Dragoon" is Jacbous Knol's award-winning historical fiction book about our ancestors Jannes van Wijk and Janke Tjittes Smit. The book is written in the Frysk / Frisian language. (Jannes' son Tjitte's daughter Marie married Klaas Jacobus Knol: they were the grandparents of Jacobus Knol, the author of the book.)
    Grave of Jannes van Wijk & Janke Tjittes Smit in Joure    		Grave of Jannes van Wijk & Janke Tjittes Smit in Joure
    The stone is about 6 feet long. There are no other family graves nearby. They are buried at the Westermeer Begraafplaats (Cemetery) at Koningin Julianalaan 9 in Joure. The three medals that Jannes was awarded are shown at the very top of the stone. From left to right they Military Order of William (Dutch), Dutch 1813 Silver Cross, and the Ste. Helene Medal (French).
    van Wijk, Jannes (1789-1872)    		van Wijk, Jannes (1789-1872)
    Knight 4th class of the Militaire Willems Order
    Janke Tjittes & Jannes van Wijk    		Janke Tjittes & Jannes van Wijk
    Dutch Silver Cross (Zilveren Herdenkingskruis) 1813-15    		Dutch Silver Cross (Zilveren Herdenkingskruis) 1813-15
    Here is an online vendor's note about the medal: Awarded to those who contributed to the independence of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. The medal was first issued 1865, more than 50 years after the war. Probably only 5000 of the 30000 who fought recieved the medal. On the obverse 1813 on the reverse 1815." ------------------- Here is another:"Silver Cross 1813-1815 (Zilveren Herdenkingskruis 1813-1815). Such crosses were awarded to veterans of the Napoleonic Wars, period when Netherlands were being re-shaped again. Crosses are of exceptional rarity on the market, especially in North America. Silver 5-armed cross. All original issues were well hallmarked by maker 'P.Z' and Dutch silver 1814 purity mark for .833 silver. In addition to these two marks, there is another one - French import mark for the 'undetermined' origin silver. This mark is in form of a standing swan within oval frame and was used since 1893 (for items coming into France). Beautiful old cotton/silk moire ribbon is arranged in 'Austrian' tri-fold style. Majority of original silver frosting remains. Cross showing light wear and age. Overall condition is very good and better. Exact number of crosses awarded is not known but is believed to be less then 5000, far cry from over 30 000 Dutch troops fighting during Napoleonic Wars."
    Médaille de Saint-Hélène    		Médaille de Saint-Hélène
    Napoleon III awarded the Médaille de Saint-Hélène (St. Helene Medal) to all the surviving soldiers of Napoleon's army who were still alive in the mid-1800's. This is not Jannes' medal but one like it. (Thanks to Tom Rittenburg for this photo.)
    Medal - Militaire Willems Orde    		Medal - Militaire Willems Orde
    Jannes van Wijk was awarded the Rdder (Knight) 4th Class of the MWO (Military Order of William) by the Dutch King since Jannes fought as a member of the Dutch militia in the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon. This is not Jannes' medal but is one exactly like it. The award also include the lanyard that is visible in the full photograph of Jannes van Wijk.