The Pinxster Sisters

Sjoerd’s Half-Sisters:

Maartje Sieds Pinxster was born in Midlum  on June 20, 1870. On March 1 of 1888, she moved to Franeker to work as a domestic servant in the house (Westvliet #31) of Eedse Wagenaar (a laborer), his wife Antje Pronk, and their 7 children.  She left for Zaandam on August 17, 1888.

Trijntje Sieds Pinxster was born in Midlum on June 30, 1872. On September 13, 1889, she moved to Harlingen to work as domestic servant. She married Rein Westra on August 26, 1909 in Harlingen.