Also spelled Dena, Diena in some records,
Alberdina could be middle name or long version of Dina
Last name (Harmsen, Masselink) Both were found. Miejer on Berends Baptism record
The names may have come from the farms where the family lived/worked; when they moved, their (apparent) name changed (typical of the times)
possible: aka Dena ( (Alberdine, Stiena, Dena (Dena, Diena) Alberdina could be middle name
last names of (Masselink (Meijer, Harmsen, )
• On Berend’s marriage they appear as Harmen Jansen & Stiena Alberdina Masseling (van Lage).
• Mother’s name is also seen as Dina, which comes from her middle name, “Alberdina”.
• Mother’s name is also seen as Diena, which could be a misread of Stiena or another spelling of Dina.
Parents:
Father - Probable Hendrik or Gerrit Masselink
Mother - Probable: Fenne Walkotten, Zwantje Klompmaker, Gertien Walkotten
