De levensloop van Adriana Meershoek : een korte studie op basis van het bevolkingsregister van Woerden, Barwoutswaarder en Rietveld

Abstract

In 1866, at age 38, having lived for 4 years as a widow and head of her own household, Adriana Meershoek (1828-1903) merged her household with that of her father. It is certainly possible that this arrangement constituted a new household for both father and daughter as both changed their addresses. The identification of the head of the household in this particular case is more difficult. Although it was her father who was listed first in the household, his advanced age (76) and his approaching death 4 years later might suggest the daughter was the effective supporter of the household.