Fokke was born on November 23rd, 1700 in Niawier. Fokke's father was Hein Joukes and his mother was Antje Fokkes. His maternal grandparents were Fokke Ruurds and Dirkien Harderwijk. He had three brothers named Ruird, Dirk and Dirk. He was the oldest of the four children. He died at the age of 53 in 1753 in Wijns.