Gerben married Tietje Melles, daughter of Melle Bartels and Wypkjen Douwes, on 27 Jan 1726 in Feanwâlden (Veenwouden) Dantumadiel Friesland Netherlands. (Tietje Melles was christened on 9 Feb 1696 in Garijp (Garyp) Tietjerksteradeel Friesland Netherlands.)
