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Poul Pedersen

Male 1830 - 1911  (80 years)


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  1. 1.  Poul Pedersen was born on 6 Mar 1830 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 12 Apr 1830 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Peder Poulsen and Ane Kjerstine Andersdatter); died on 15 Jan 1911 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 18 Jan 1911 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Censuses:
    1880 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, FHL film 1255339, NA film T9-1339, p. 506B:
    Pole Peterson, laborer on brakeyard, M, 50, Den, Den, Den.
    Louisa Peterson, keeping house, M, 40, Den, Den, Den.
    Poulson Peterson, son, 9, Den, Den, Den.
    Christena Peterson, dau., 8, Den, Den, Den.

    1910 US: 3rd Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 28 Apr 1910, East 3rd Street, 219/219:
    Hall Peterson, 80, wd, Den Den Den, fruit farmer, alien, immigrated 1880.
    Christina Peterson, dau., 37, Den Den Den, naturalized, imm. 1880.

    2. Appears to have changed name from birth name of Poul Pedersen to Paul Petersen after immigrating from Denmark to Utah. See obituary below for immigration date of 1879. Confirmed 14 Apr 1844 at age 14 per Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark parish records on GS9935 pt 3. Shows he was good and chaste and had been vaccinated 23 july 1831 at Wittendorff. Copy in possession of Kerry Petersen. Shows parents as Peder Poulsen and Ane Kirstine Andersdatter and birth 6 Mar 1830. Residence is Røjkjær farm. Occupation: Brickyard Laborer.

    3. Father's family moved from Hurup to Vestervig 20 Apr 1838 per entry in "Move-ins" parish records of Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark GS 9935 pt 3. Copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Lists children and ages. Jens Andersen sold Roikjar to Peder Poulsen 5 Apr 1838. Translation and valuation of deed in files of Kerry Petersen.

    4. Farm was divided in two, and one part 4A was sold to Poul Pedersen 29 Jul 1867, and 4Y sold to Anders Pedersen. See Family Search for this individual to see an old photo of the family farm. The farm was originally called Røjkjærand was bought about 1838 by our ancestor Peder Poulsen who died there in 1874. He apparently split the farm between two of his sons into Vester (West) and Oester (East) Røjkjær. The Vester farm would be in front of the house and the Oester would be more or less behind the house. This location was always used in church records and even tombstones for the family. The Vester farm went to the son Anders and the Oester farm went to Poul Pedersen, who was our ancestor who came to America. He apparently sold his half of the farm to pay for his way to America. The Vester farm remained with the Anders side and is in the hands of the Stephansen family who are descendants of Anders. The last resident of the farm was Poul Richardt Pedersen, who died in 2014 as a bachelor. Two years before he died, he sold the farm to the Stephansens, who are across the road at Ydbyvej 34. Claus is the current resident of the Stephansen farm and his parents Kaj and Ragnhild live in Hurup as of 2016.

    5. Article in the "Orem Daily Journal," 17 May 2000: "150 years ago, Mormon missionaries arrived in the country of Denmark. In time more than 18,000 Danes had converted to the LDS Church and sailed for Utah. At the time these newly converted Mormons left Denmark, the people were usually happy to see them go, as the Mormons were not generally welcome there and were subject to persecution...40% of Utah's population could trace their ancestry back to Denmark..." Two sculptures are dedicated this year to celebrate the sesquicentennial: "Kristina" at the Copenhagen harbor and "The Family: The Mormon Emigrants" at the entrance to Rebild National Park.

    6. Emigration was on the Anchor Line ship "California" which was built in 1872. They arrived at Castle Garden in New York 19 Jul 1879. Paul Pedersen (49), Frederikke Pedersen (39), Peder Pedersen (9) and Kristina Pedersen (8) were listed as originally from Denmark.

    7. Newspaper mentions in Ogden, Utah:
    "Ogden Standard" newspaper 26 Aug 1893: "Transfers of Real Estate… Paul Peterson to Christine Peterson, part of northwest quarter of section 16, township 6 north, range 1 west. $600."
    "Ogden Standard" newspaper 17 Mar 1892: "Police Court Notes... Paul Peterson, an unsophisticated Five Points Danishman, was yesterday arrested for maintaining a nuisance. He was found guilty and fined $1 and costs, in all $5.40."
    "Evening Standard" newspaper 31 Jul 1912: "Peterson Estate - In the matter of the estate of Paul Peterson, deceased, Christine Peterson, a sister, has petitioned the district court to issue a decree terminating a life estate of the decedant. The petitioner claims title in fee simple to certain real estate in which the decedant had a life tenure right and she now desires the estate be cleared of its clouded title. Mr. Peterson died January 15, 1911." (In 18 Nov 1913 -18 there was a Sherift's Sale off this land: Christine Peterson, Plaintiff vs Robert T. & Charlotte Albert, Defendants."

    8. Ancestry.com's "R.L Polk & Co.'s Ogden City Directory":
    1890 p. 277: "Peterson Paul, dairy, e from Wash ave, bet Second and Third, East Lynne."
    1890 p. 277: "Peterson Peter, lab Paul Peterson, bds [boards] same East Lynne."
    1890 p. 276: "Peterson Miss Christina, bds [boards] Paul Peterson, East Lynne."
    1892 p. 250: "Peterson Paul, dairyman, res. bench s of 2d. E Lynne."
    1892 p. 249: "Peterson Mrs. [Miss?] Christine, res 2251 Moffitt av."
    1895 p. 205: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res. rear 765 2d."
    1895 p. 97: "Peterson Christina, bds 3055 Wall av."
    1899 p. 234: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res. rear 765 2d."
    1899 p. 233: "Peterson Christina, bds rear 765 2d."
    1900 p. 254: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1900 pp. 232 & 254: "Peterson Peter, br[a]k[e]man S P Co. res 619 22d."
    1900 p 253: "Peterson Christine, bds s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1902 p. 318: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1902 p. 318: "Peterson Peter, brkman res 619 22d."
    1902 p. 318: "Peterson Peter, guard State Industrial School, res 619 22d."
    1902 p ?: "Peterson Christine, bds s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1903 p. 298: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1903 p 397: "Peterson Christine, bds s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1904 p. 260: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1906 p. 340: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1906 p. 340: "Peterson Peter, cutter C W Wright, res 619 22d."
    1907 p. 469: "Peterson Peter P, lab, res 619 22d."
    1907 p. 469: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res 3d nr Madison av."

    9. The website http://binghamsfort.org/ is all about Five Points in Ogden, Utah. Anna who start this website said that the Danish people lived on the east side of Washington street and the Italians lived on the west side. East Lynne addition is next to the Danish Bishop property, who she believed drew a lot Danish people to this area. East Lynne was basically a large block east of Washington Blvd. at Five Points in the area between E. 200 S. St. and E. 3rd St. and Jefferson Ave. and Madison Ave. Frank Petersen, my grandfather and Paul's grandson lived just five blocks south on E. 8th S. St.

    10. On record in Weber County, Utah, Warranty Deed and Indenture from Paul Peterson to his daughter Christine Peterson 25 Aug 1893 for $600. Located in Ogden, N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 16 in T.6. N. R.1. W. Salt Lake Meridian (with a survey description of the landing including that it borders on the east bank of the Harrisville Canal. Christine sold it on the same day to Niels Anderson but Paul Petersen had the use of the land for the rest of his life.

    BIRTH:
    1. FHL film # 053071; Parish record for Hurup, 1814-1845, GS9893 pt. 1, BOOK 2, Page 26.

    2. Per obituary.

    CHRISTENING:
    1. FHL film # 053071; Parish record for Hurup, 1814-1845, BOOK 2, Page 26.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Parish register for Vestervig, Denmark. GS 9935, pt4.; FHL film # 1058313.

    DEATH:
    1. Per obituary.

    2. Ogden City Cemetery online: Paul Paterson, b. 6 Mar 1830 in Denmark, d. 15 Jan 1911 in Ogden, UT, parents Peter Poulson and Annie C., plot D-4-2-4W.

    BURIAL:
    1. Ogden Utah Pioneer Cemetery plat record indicates burial date. Lot 2, Block 4, plat D. Approximately 18 total relatives (Osbornes, Burnhopes, Petersens, McCarrels, and Koepkes) buried in near proximity.

    2. Per obituary.

    OBITUARY:
    1. "Paul Petersen, Pneumonia claimed another victim when Paul Petersen died at his home on East Second street yesterday morning, following an illness of two weeks. He was born in Denmark on March 6, 1830, and immigrated to Utah in 1879. The remaining years of his life were spent in this locality. Surviving him are one son, Peter Petersen, and one daughter, Christina Petersen. The funeral services will be held at the Second Congregational church at Five Points at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and interment will be made in the Mountain View cemetery. Friends desiring to view the remains may do so on Tuesday evening and Wednesday forenoon." The Evening Standard, 41st year, no.13, Ogden City, Utah, Monday Evening, Jan. 16, 1911, Pg 6.

    2. "Paul Petersen. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends at the funeral services of Paul Petersen, which were held at the Second Congregational church at Five Points at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. Frank C. Brainerd officiated at the services. 'Face to Face' and 'It Is Well With My Soul' were rendered by a quartette composed of Miss Ivy Williams, Miss Holt, Miss Ethel Simmons and Mrs. W.S. Johnson. The remains were interred in the Ogden City cemetery." No source nor date given on my clipping - probably Ogden.

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Census record for Feb 1870, Film #534412 (or may be 34412), Vestervig, Denmark Pt 293. Copy in possession of Kerry Petersen, Palmer, AK. Lists Poul Pedersen, Fredrikke Christensen, 3 indivduals: Jens Peder Andersen(15), Ane Magrite Larsen (15), Soren Andersen(22) - all maybe workers? Poul's parents also listed Peder Poulsen(72) and Ane Kirstine Andersdatter (72).

    2. Church confirmation per parish records of Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark GS film 9935 pt 3.

    Poul married Frederikke Lovise Christensen on 10 Sep 1868 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. Frederikke (daughter of Christen Enevoldsen and Ane Kjerstine Jensdatter) was born on 3 Feb 1840 in Visby, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 4 Feb 1840 in Visby, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark; died on 9 May 1885 in Lynne Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 11 May 1885 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Peder Poulsen Pedersen was born on 22 Jun 1870 in Øester Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 21 Aug 1870 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 16 Dec 1954 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 20 Dec 1954 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    2. Christine Pedersen was born on 16 Aug 1871 in Øester Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 29 Oct 1871 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 30 Mar 1967 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 3 Apr 1967 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Peder Poulsen was christened on 20 Aug 1797 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Povel or Poul Andersen and Kirsten Hansdatter); died on 1 Aug 1874 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 12 Aug 1874 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Census record for Feb 1870, Film #534412 (or may be 34412), Vestervig, Denmark Pt 293. Copy in possession of Kerry Petersen, Palmer, AK, 1998. Lists Poul Pedersen, Fredrikke Christensen, 3 indivduals: Jens Peder Andersen(15),Ane Magrite Larsen (15), Soren Andersen(22) - all maybe workers? Poul's parents also listed Peder Poulsen(72) and Ane Kirstine Andersdatter (72). Other records in files of Kerry Petersen: Census Records: 1834 Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark: GS 8509 pt 34. 1840 Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark GS 8511 pt 45. 1850 Vestervig (note 1845, 1855, 1860 censuses show nothing different then 1850).

    2. 18 Feb 1829 estate of father Poul Andersen and 12 Jun 1829 probate records of same with translation on file with Kerry Petersen.

    3. Vestervig parish register: Moving out 14 May 1827, Peder Poulsen, 29, born in Heliigsoe, and Anne Kierstine Andersdatter, age 29, born in Vestervig. Left for Kirkegaard in Hurup (the name of the farm by the church). Hurup register indicates moving in from Vestervig 21 June 1827, Peder Poulsen, 29, and Ane Kierstine Andersdatter, 29.

    4. During 18 Feb 1829 probate of the estate of his father in Helligsø, Peder is listed as 32 and a farmer in Hurup. Probate court met again 12 Jun 1829 wherein Peder took over the guardianship of his unmarried sister Else Kirstine.

    5. Family moved from Hurup to Vestervig 20 Apr 1838 per entry in "Move-ins" parish records of Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark GS 9935 pt 3. Copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Lists children and ages. Jens Andersen sold Roikjar to Peder Poulsen 5 Apr 1838. Translation and valuation of deed in files of Kerry Petersen.

    4. The family farm was known as Roikjergaard or Roikjer farm. It was purchased by Peder Poulsen in 1849. In 1841 it belonged to Jens Andersen. Farm was divided in two, and one part 4A was sold to Poul Pedersen 29 Jul 1867, and 4Y sold to Anders Pedersen. See Family Search for this individual to see an old photo of the family farm. The farm was originally called Røjkjærand was bought about 1838 by our ancestor Peder Poulsen who died there in 1874. He apparently split the farm between two of his sons into Vester (West) and Oester (East) Røjkjær. The Vester farm would be in front of the house and the Oester would be more or less behind the house. This location was always used in church records and even tombstones for the family. The Vester farm went to the son Anders and the Oester farm went to Poul Pedersen, who was our ancestor who came to America. He apparently sold his half of the farm to pay for his way to America. The Vester farm remained with the Anders side and is in the hands of the Stephansen family who are descendants of Anders. The last resident of the farm was Poul Richardt Pedersen, who died in 2014 as a bachelor. Two years before he died, he sold the farm to the Stephansens, who are across the road at Ydbyvej 34. Claus is the current resident of the Stephansen farm and his parents Kaj and Ragnhild live in Hurup as of 2016.

    CHRISTENING:
    1. Researcher Bent Pilsgård; Viborg, Denmark Regional Archives; Helligsø parish; microfiche C124.2 plate 1 page 34; witnesses: Maren Andersdatter of Dover, the two daughters of Niels Christensen Johanne and Kirsten of Helligsø, Niels Henriksen of Dover and Lars Andersen of Helligsø. Also per parish records of Helligsø "Christenings": GS 9887 pt 1, pg. 34. Copy in files of Kerry Petersen.: GS 9887 pt. 1 parish record of Helligsø, Thisted, Denmark and per copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Was home christened 5 Jul.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Parish registers of Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark GS film 9935, pt. 3 with copy in files of Kerry Petersen. States he is from Helligsø and age 29 and she is from Skadberg age 29.

    DEATH:
    1. Per Vestervig parish records seen by Chris Petersen in Denmark, Churchbook C121, nr. 10, page 296. Mentions he is "aftoegtsmand (retired farmer living at farm and under welfare of current owner)" and age 77.

    Peder married Ane Kjerstine Andersdatter on 29 May 1827 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. Ane (daughter of Anders Laursen and Anna Laursdatter) was born on 25 Aug 1797 in Randrup, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 1 Oct 1797 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 24 Aug 1882 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 1 Sep 1882 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ane Kjerstine Andersdatter was born on 25 Aug 1797 in Randrup, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 1 Oct 1797 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (daughter of Anders Laursen and Anna Laursdatter); died on 24 Aug 1882 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 1 Sep 1882 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Confirmation of son Poul Pedersen notes mother's name as Ane Kirstine Andersdatter per parish records of Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark GS9935 pt 3 for 14 Apr 1844. However, birth record clearly says Anne Kierstine per source noted under Birth.

    2. Peder Poulsen and Anne Andersdatter. Temple microfilm (1058397); batch 7611903. Family History Library

    3. From census of Vestervig parish for Skadberg farm:
    1801(FHL film GS8507, pt 35) Anders Laustsen, man, 35, married first time, smallholder with land; Anne Laustdatter, his wife, 39, married first time; Else Marie Andersdatter, 5; Anne Kirstine, 4; Laust Christian Andersen 2; Laust Jensen, his father, 72; Inger Nielsdatter, his mother, 64.
    1834(entry #90): Laust Christian Andersen, man, 35, married, smallholder; Else Marie Nielsdatter, his wife, 29; Ane Nicoline Nielsdatter, 6; Ane Laustdatter, 3; Anders Laustsen, his father, 73, provided for by his son; Ane Laustdatter, his wife, 73; Karen Marie Chistensdatter, maid, 18.

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. Copy of original letter in Danish in my possession. I was able to have the FHL Danish experts in SLC roughly translate the letter. Unfortunately the text is insignificant but the historical time frame of the letter is memorable. It starts off with: "To my dear sister Else Marie Andersdatter on her 70th birthday, 24 Apr 1865" and is signed "Your loving sister, Ane Kjerstine Andersdatter, Røjkjær." The text is a poem not easily translatable with each stanza giving an example of a witness to "God's goodness" i.e. "Flowers and birds witness to God's goodness." The last paragraph after the poem becomes personal with the comment: "Dear Sister, by friend you are as gold in light and need let us strive in live to remember to follow til our deaths ... shout always my good God."

    BIRTH:
    1. Vestervig parish records GS 9935 pt 2. Copy in files of Kerry Petersen.

    2. Research per Bent Pilsgård at Viborg, Denmark Regional Archives; Vestervig parish; microfiche C121.2, plate 2, page 96.

    CHRISTENING:
    1. Research per Bent Pilsgård at Viborg, Denmark Regional Archives; Vestervig parish; microfiche C121.2, plate 2, page 96; sponsors: The wife of Soeren Madsen carried the child. Anders Laursen of Harring, Soeren Laursen of Dollerup in Sjoering parish, Niels Laursen of Randrup, the wife of Kristen Jensen, Karen of Kiergaard, the wife of Peder Christensen of Neder Gramstrup.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. At time of marriage, parish record indicates she was 29 of Skadberg which is a small farm in Vestervig parish.

    DEATH:
    1. Per Vestervig parish records seen by Chris Petersen in Denmark, Churchbook C121, nr. 10, page 246. Mentions she is age 84.

    Children:
    1. Kirsten Pedersdatter was born on 25 Jun 1828 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 25 Jun 1828 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 28 Sep 1838 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 7 Oct 1838 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    2. 1. Poul Pedersen was born on 6 Mar 1830 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 12 Apr 1830 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 15 Jan 1911 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 18 Jan 1911 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    3. Anders Pedersen was born on 30 Apr 1832 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 30 Apr 1832 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 26 Nov 1909 in Vester Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 6 Dec 1909 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    4. Ane Pedersdatter was born on 18 Apr 1834 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 18 Apr 1834 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    5. Maria Nicoline Christine Soe Pedersdatter was born on 1 Mar 1836 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 1 Mar 1836 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 3 Oct 1838 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 7 Oct 1838 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    6. Kirstine Ingersine Pedersen was born on 30 Mar 1838 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 16 Apr 1838 in Hurup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 17 Oct 1838 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 21 Oct 1838 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    7. Niels Marius Søe-Pedersen was born on 25 Oct 1840 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 28 Oct 1840 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 7 Jul 1865 in Agger, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 17 Jul 1865 in Agger, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    8. Niels Christian Laurits Pedersen was born on 21 Feb 1844 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 4 Mar 1844 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Povel or Poul Andersen was born on 23 Mar 1749 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Anders Pedersen and Kirsten Povelsdatter); died on 17 Jan 1829 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 29 Jan 1829 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Occupation: farmer.

    2. Censuses:
    1787 census (GS 8506, pt. 30) for Helligsø, copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Shows Poul 36, Kirsten, his wife, 32, both in their first marriages, one child, Kirsten 2.

    1801 census (GS 8507, pt. 35) for Helligsø, Thisted, Denmark. Shows Povel as age 52, Kirsten, age 42, both in their first marriage. Appears wife was untruthful on her age as compared with later census. Children: Kirsten 16, Else 14, Anders 11, Hans 5, Peder 3.

    BIRTH:
    1. According to Helligsø parish records, GS 9887, pt. 1, pg. 72, and copy in files of Kerry Petersen: Povel Andersen was born 23 Mar 1749 in Helligsø, father Anders Pedersen and mother.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Researcher Bent Pilsgård; Viborg, Denmark Regional Archives; Helligsø parish; microfiche C124.2 plate 2 page 85. Also according to parish records seen by Chris Petersen in Denmark: "in Helligsø is married 23 Jul 1784 Povel Andersen and Kirsten Hansdatter of Helligsø"; witnesses: Christen Jensen of Tvolm, Ydby parish, Gravers Laursen of Giettrup (Gravers is husband to Maren Andersdatter, sister of the groom). Bent reports betrothal date of 24 Jun 1784 and that groom's age is 35.

    DEATH:
    1. Per parish records of Helligsø, GS 9887, pt. 2, and copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Shows age of 80.

    ACTION:
    1. Baptisms for husband and wife submitted in 1997; verify complete. Look for additional children after Feb 1801 census date.

    Povel married Kirsten Hansdatter on 23 Jul 1784 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. Kirsten was born in Jul 1757 in of Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 4 Apr 1816 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 16 Apr 1816 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Kirsten Hansdatter was born in Jul 1757 in of Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 4 Apr 1816 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 16 Apr 1816 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Per parish records of Helligsø pg. 85. GS 9887 pt1 "Marriages" and copy on file with Kerry Petersen. Mentions betrothal on 24 Jun 1784.

    DEATH:
    1. Per parish records of Helligsø, copy in files of Kerry Peteren and GS 9887 pt 2: Shows age at death as 58 years 9 months and that she was of Helligsø. The birthdate calculates to Jul 1757.

    Children:
    1. Kirsten Poulsdatter was born on 20 Dec 1784 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 23 Jan 1785 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 30 Dec 1828 in Gettrup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 9 Jan 1829 in Gettrup, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    2. Else Kirstine Poulsdatter was born on 18 Dec 1786 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 1 Jan 1787 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 10 Nov 1845 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 23 Nov 1845 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    3. Anders Poulsen was born on 17 Jan 1790 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 7 Feb 1790 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 7 Nov 1863 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 20 Nov 1863 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    4. Hans Poulsen was born on 22 Oct 1792 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 22 Oct 1792 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 18 Apr 1794 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 18 Apr 1794 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    5. Hans Poulsen was born on 10 Feb 1795 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 15 Mar 1795 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    6. 2. Peder Poulsen was christened on 20 Aug 1797 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 1 Aug 1874 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 12 Aug 1874 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

  3. 6.  Anders Laursen was born on 1 Nov 1767 in Randrup, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Laust Jensen and Inger Nielsdatter); died on 27 Feb 1837 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 8 Mar 1837 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. From census of Vestervig parish for Skadberg farm:
    1801(FHL film GS8507, pt 35) Anders Laustsen, man, 35, married first time, smallholder with land; Anne Laustdatter, his wife, 39, married first time; Else Marie Andersdatter, 5; Anne Kirstine, 4; Laust Christian Andersen 2; Laust Jensen, his father, 72; Inger Nielsdatter, his mother, 64.
    1834(entry #90): Laust Christian Andersen, man, 35, married, smallholder; Else Marie Nielsdatter, his wife, 29; Ane Nicoline Nielsdatter, 6; Ane Laustdatter, 3; Anders Laustsen, his father, 73, provided for by his son; Ane Laustdatter, his wife, 73; Karen Marie Chistensdatter, maid, 18.

    BIRTH:
    1. Vestervig parish records as observed in Denmark by Chris Petersen: Anders Laursen, born 1 Nov 1767 in Randrup of Vestervig. Father Laust Jensen and mother Inger Nielsdatter in Randrup. Witness Anne Nielsdatter from Tandrup in Vandet parrish.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Marriage not found in Hørdum nor Skyum parishes.

    DEATH:
    1. Death record from Vestervig parish record C121, nr. 7, side 245 from actual observation of Chris Petersen in Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark. Record reads: "Anders Laustsen dead 27 February (1837) in Skadberg. He is "aftægtsmand" (retired farmer living off welfare of current owner of farm). Buried 8 March. His father's name is Laust (Christensen) Jensen. He was born in Randrup in Vestervig parish." Died at age 69.
    Note that an indexed burial record is also found in Family Search. "Denmark Burials, 1640-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FVBD-VMV : accessed 22 September 2015), Anders Laustsen, 27 Feb 1837; citing Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark, reference 245; FHL microfilm 53,239. This indexing reports an age of 69 and a father named Laust Christensen Bonde. I am unsure why this name shows in this record for the father.

    Anders married Anna Laursdatter about 1795 in of Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. Anna (daughter of Laurs Christensen Gadekiær) was born in 1760 in Hørdum, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 2 May 1760 in Hørdum, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark; died on 7 Nov 1844 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 17 Nov 1844 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Anna Laursdatter was born in 1760 in Hørdum, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 2 May 1760 in Hørdum, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark (daughter of Laurs Christensen Gadekiær); died on 7 Nov 1844 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 17 Nov 1844 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. From censuses of Vestervig parish for Skadberg farm:
    1801(FHL film GS8507, pt 35) Anders Laustsen, man, 35, married first time, smallholder with land; Anne Laustdatter, his wife, 39, married first time; Else Marie Andersdatter, 5; Anne Kirstine, 4; Laust Christian Andersen 2; Laust Jensen, his father, 72; Inger Nielsdatter, his mother, 64.

    1834(entry #90): Laust Christian Andersen, man, 35, married, smallholder; Else Marie Nielsdatter, his wife, 29; Ane Nicoline Nielsdatter, 6; Ane Laustdatter, 3; Anders Laustsen, his father, 73, provided for by his son; Ane Laustdatter, his wife, 73; Karen Marie Chistensdatter, maid, 18.

    CHRISTENING:
    1. Per research notes from Chris Petersen's visit to Denmark, Hørdum Churchbook C116-1, plate 4, pg. 260, translation copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Mentions father: Lars Gadekiær (Village Pond?) and wife; witnesses: Johanne Jensdatter carried the Child, Maren Nielsdatter, Maren Nielsdatter, Bote Nielsen, Christen Harboe, Ole Nielsen. Name shows as "Anna," variations of Ane and Ane occur later.

    DEATH:
    1. From Vestervig parish records, C121, nr 7, side 245, as personally observed by Chris Petersen in Denmark: "Ane Laursdatter, dead 7 Nov 1844 in Skadberg, bur. 17 nov in Vestervig, 84 1/4 years, born in Hørdum, her father was Laurs Christensen."

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. From censuses of Vestervig parish for Skadberg farm:
    1801(FHL film GS8507, pt 35) Anders Laustsen, man, 35, married first time, smallholder with land; Anne Laustdatter, his wife, 39, married first time; Else Marie Andersdatter, 5; Anne Kirstine, 4; Laust Christian Andersen 2; Laust Jensen, his father, 72; Inger Nielsdatter, his mother, 64.

    1834(entry #90): Laust Christian Andersen, man, 35, married, smallholder; Else Marie Nielsdatter, his wife, 29; Ane Nicoline Nielsdatter, 6; Ane Laustdatter, 3; Anders Laustsen, his father, 73, provided for by his son; Ane Laustdatter, his wife, 73; Karen Marie Chistensdatter, maid, 18.

    Children:
    1. Else Marie Andersdatter was born on 23 Jul 1796 in Randrup, Refs, Thisted, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 14 Aug 1796 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    2. 3. Ane Kjerstine Andersdatter was born on 25 Aug 1797 in Randrup, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 1 Oct 1797 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 24 Aug 1882 in Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 1 Sep 1882 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    3. Lars Christian Andersen was born on 24 Jul 1799 in Randrup, Refs, Thisted, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 25 Aug 1799 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    4. Inger Andersdatter was born on 8 Oct 1802 in Skadbjerg Farm, Refs, Thisted, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 20 Mar 1802 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Anders Pedersen was born in in HelligsøgÃ¥rd, Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 30 Nov 1704 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Peder Andersen and Maren Andersdatter); was buried on 6 May 1766 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    CHRISTENING:
    1. Per parish records of Helligsø "Christenings": GS 9887 pt.1, pg. 71, copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Also available online at https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/en/billedviser?epid=17122932#162487,27302799 accessed 2 Feb 2018:
    "Anders Pedersen was baptized on the 30th of November in Helligsoe as son of Peder Andersen and Maren Andersdatter of Heligsoegaard. Faddere (sponsors, witnesses) were Anders Pedersen, Jens Andersen, Neils Andersen of Mellem Moelle (the middle mill) in Vestervig, Kirsten Christensdatter of Helligsoegaard, Buol Andersdatter from Galsgaard."

    MARRIAGE:
    1. From parish records as observed in Denmark by Chris Petersen: "Married in Helligsø, 15 Mar 1742, Anders Pedersen and Kirsten Povelsdatter from Gadgaard in Helligsø." (Gadgaard = Gadegaard) Betrothed 13 Feb 1742. Jens Praestgaard reports marriage date of 14 Mar 1742, same betrothal date, and best men were Peder Pedersen of Holmgaard and Niels Pedersen of Flarup - he also notes Kirsten Pofvlsdatter of Galsgaard as the bride. Not sure of the correct name of the farm: Gadgaard or Galsgaard.

    BURIAL:
    1. Per research notes of Chris Petersen's visit to Denmark of Helligsø Churchbook.

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Per research notes of J.V. Praestegaard, Lunegaardsvej 33, 7752 Snedsted, Denmark. Mr. Praestegaard is descendent of this individual as well, lives in the area, is a very thorough researcher, and has access to tax, insurance, and other records (predating typical parish records) located in the Viborg regional archives in Denmark. Phone: 97934166.

    Anders married Kirsten Povelsdatter on 15 Mar 1742 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. Kirsten (daughter of Povel) was born in Apr 1711 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 17 Aug 1789 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Kirsten Povelsdatter was born in Apr 1711 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (daughter of Povel); was buried on 17 Aug 1789 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    BIRTH:
    1. Per notes of Jens Praestgaard.

    BURIAL:
    1. Per notes of Jens Praestgaard; notes that she was age 78 years, 4 months, and some days.

    Children:
    1. Peder Andersen was christened on 21 Jul 1743 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    2. Maren Andersdatter was christened on 7 Apr 1746 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    3. 4. Povel or Poul Andersen was born on 23 Mar 1749 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 17 Jan 1829 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 29 Jan 1829 in Helligsø, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

  3. 12.  Laust Jensen was born about 1727 in , Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Jens); died on 1 Mar 1810 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 11 Mar 1810 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Censuses:
    1787: Vestervig parish, Refs District, Thisted county, Randrup Bye (village): Lavrids Jensen, age 60, married once, huusfolk (Housefolks) og daglejere (and dayworker); Inger Nielsdatter, hands kone (his wife), age 58, married once: Christen Lavridsen, deres aegte soen (their son from marriage), age 12. From Internet email:Jep@image.dk hard copy on file with Kerry Petersen.
    1801: Vestervig parish for Skadberg farm (FHL film GS8507, pt 35) Anders Laustsen, man, 35, married first time, smallholder with land; Anne Laustdatter, his wife, 39, married first time; Else Marie Andersdatter, 5; Anne Kirstine, 4; Laust Christian Andersen 2; Laust Jensen, his father, 72; Inger Nielsdatter, his mother, 64.

    2. Death record from Vestervig parish record C121, nr. 7, side 245 from actual observation of Chris Petersen in Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark. Record reads: "Anders Laustsen dead 27 February (1837) in Skadberg. He is "aftægtsmand" (retired farmer living off welfare of current owner of farm). Buried 8 March. His father's name is Laust (Christensen) Jensen. He was born in Randrup in Vestervig parish." Died at age 69.
    Note that an indexed burial record is also found in Family Search. "Denmark Burials, 1640-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FVBD-VMV : accessed 22 September 2015), Anders Laustsen, 27 Feb 1837; citing Vestervig, Thisted, Denmark, reference 245; FHL microfilm 53,239. This indexing reports an age of 69 and a father named Laust Christensen Bonde. I am unsure why this name shows in this record for the father.

    DEATH:
    1. Per research notes from Chris Petersen's visit to Denmark, Vestervig Churchbook C121, nr 5 side 151, translation copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Mentions name "Laust Jensen. Skrædder." Skrædder = Tailor.

    SOURCES_MISC:

    Laust married Inger Nielsdatter before 1767 in of Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. Inger (daughter of Niels Villardsen or Willadsen and Else Andersdatter) was born in in Randrup, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 31 Mar 1734 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 8 Nov 1810 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 18 Nov 1810 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Inger Nielsdatter was born in in Randrup, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 31 Mar 1734 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (daughter of Niels Villardsen or Willadsen and Else Andersdatter); died on 8 Nov 1810 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 18 Nov 1810 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

    Notes:

    CHRISTENING:
    1. Vestervig parish records as observed in Denmark by Chris Petersen, C.121, nr2, page 27.States: Inger, dau. of Niels Villadsen and Else Andersdt., residing Randrup, chr. 31 Mar 1734.

    DEATH:
    1. Per research notes from Chris Petersen's visit to Denmark, Vestervig Churchbook C121, nr 5 side 152, translation copy in files of Kerry Petersen. Mentions she is age 76.

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Ordinance Index 25 Jun 1999.

    2. From census of Vestervig parish for Skadberg farm:
    1801(FHL film GS8507, pt 35) Anders Laustsen, man, 35, married first time, smallholder with land; Anne Laustdatter, his wife, 39, married first time; Else Marie Andersdatter, 5; Anne Kirstine, 4; Laust Christian Andersen 2; Laust Jensen, his father, 72; Inger Nielsdatter, his mother, 64.

    3. Per email 18 Aug 1999 from Jens V. Præstgaard, jens-v-p@post5.tele.dk

    ACTION:
    1. Verify possible death date of 1 Mar 1810. Verify birth dates due to variance.

    Children:
    1. 6. Anders Laursen was born on 1 Nov 1767 in Randrup, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; died on 27 Feb 1837 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 8 Mar 1837 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.
    2. Christen Lavridsen was born about 1775 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.

  5. 14.  Laurs Christensen Gadekiær was born about 1730 in , Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Christen).

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. No further children besides Anna's birth found in Hørdum parish.

    Children:
    1. 7. Anna Laursdatter was born in 1760 in Hørdum, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 2 May 1760 in Hørdum, Hassing, Thisted, Denmark; died on 7 Nov 1844 in Skadbjerg Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was buried on 17 Nov 1844 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark.