On 15 Aug 1861 when Dirk was 22, he married Cathalina Hamelink (65584) , daughter of François Hamelink (61539) (11 Jul 1802-2 Dec 1869) & Jacomina van Oosten (12 Oct 1812-14 Feb 1888), in Axel, Zeeland.94 Born on 14 Apr 1839 in Axel, Zeeland.94 Cathalina died in Axel, Zeeland, on 4 Feb 1931; she was 91.94 Occupation: dienstmeid.

Children of Dirk de Blaeij and Cathalina Hamelink, born at Axel, include
    i. Catharina de Blaeij, b. 25 Feb 1862, d. 4 Apr 1863; and
    ii. Francois de Blaeij, b. 3 Aug 1863, d. 1 Nov 1911 at Axel, m. there 8 Jan 1885 Francoise van den Broeke.