Barend Velleman was the first born child from the 2nd wedlock of his father Levie Velleman to Saartje Slagter. He was born on 10 April 1889 in Schagen, and before he was married, he worked as controller in a circus and earned his living as manager.
Barend married on 22 March 1911 in Alkmaar the 21 year old and on 9 August 1889 born Femmetje Spier, a daughter of David Spier and Klaartje Englander. …