This month I have been playing with my father's Danish ancestry, trying to trace folks in the Census records in the hopes of finding them later in their lives or determining dates of death.
A side benefit of scrolling through census returns? New extended family members.
In Aalborg -
Børge Alfred Poulsen - born 1913, last seen in 1925 census (Aalborg)
Gerda Marie Poulsen - born 1915, last seen in 1925 census (Aalborg)
Karl Evald Poulsen - born October 1910, last seen in the 1921 census (Aalborg)
Another line, last seen in Øster Brønderslev, Hjørring, Denmark in 1860 census
Marthe Marie Jensen (born Marthe Marie Pedersdatter or Marthe Marie Pedersen 1821 in Hellevad)
husband Jens Christian Jensen (born 1819 Vrejlev)
son Jacob Jensen (born 1852 Dronninglund)
Where were they in 1870? 1880? When did they die?
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Thursday, April 3, 2014
DNA matches - does anyone know Deloris Edith Petersen?
DNA testing for genealogical purposes sounds fascinating. The reality, so far, for my father's side has not been as fruitful as I had hoped. He does have many, many matches. But we have not been able to prove them.
The closest match by far is found on the myFTDNA website. Deloris Edith Petersen is estimated to be my father's 2nd-4th cousin. A close second is Johnnie Dale Humphrey (3rd-5th cousin). Hooray!
But my elation turns to despair when I realize there is no contact information listed for either person. So here is hoping that the individual who submitted the samples to ftDNA sometime prior to us joining in May of 2012 will eventually google one of those names and wind up here.
Yes, we are related, I have a strong suspicion of which Danish branch is connected, and I would dearly love to share information with anyone related to either of my father's closest DNA cousins.
Johnnie Dale Humphrey's mother may have been Shirley Beatrice Petersen.
Thanks and happy sleuthing!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Happy Birthday Hans Peder LARSEN b. 2 Apr 1801 Udby, Stege, Præstø, Denmark
Hans Peder LARSEN was my father's gr-great-grandfather. He lived his life in Udby, Stege, Præstø, Denmark.
Looking at some of their 10 children today, those who may have gone to America
1) Rasmus HANSEN 1830 Udby, Stege
m. Ane Marie Nielsdatter, emigrated to the US after 1857 marriage
5) Hans Jørgen Hansen 1837 Udby, Stege left after the 1855 census
I do not yet know what happened to these children
6) Jørgen Hansen 1840 Udby Stege (after 1860 census)
10) Bodil Kirstine Pedersen 1853 Udby, Stege (after 1890 census)
m. Niels Peder Andersen 1873
Any connections?
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Looking for Jens Christian POULSEN, my great-grandmother's brother
I am currently researching Jens Christian Poulsen and his children, hoping to discover more information about his sister, my great-grandmother Anna Marie Poulsen (b. Aalborg 1883).
Jens Christian Poulsen was born 29 May 1879 in Nørre Tranders, Aalborg, Denmark. His parents (and my grandfather's grandparents) were Christian Peter Poulsen (1843-1910) and Mathilde Marie Lorentzdatter (1847-1916).
Jens Christian Poulsen married Marie Jensine Underberg 14 May 1901 in Copenhagen, Denmark. They had at least six children:
1. Poul Christian Peder Poulsen
2. Dagny Mathilde Marie Poulsen
3. Svend Aage Poulsen
4. Sigfred Jens Christian Poulsen
5. Viggo Jens Marinus Poulsen
6. Bent Alva Poulsen
I would love to connect with other researchers to share information. Currently, I am scrolling through census records.
Other family members I am tracing:
Jens Christian's older sister Laura Marie Poulsen, b. Apr 1875 Aalborg and her son Carl Ejolf Poulsen
Anna Marie Poulsen, after the 1911 census I have uncorroborated information, looking for more details
Anna Marie's son Carl Ewald Poulsen b. Oct 1910 Aalborg
Friday, December 16, 2011
Tingsted, Maribo, Denmark - family of Hans Pedersen Kylling
Searching through Tingsted churchbooks and census records today. Dec 16, 1803 is my best choice for a marriage date of my 5th great-grandparents Hans Pedersen (Kylling) and Birthe Olesdatter, who were married in Systofte, Maribo, Denmark.
Today I am looking for other records.
Hans Pedersen Kylling was 67 years old in the 1840 census. His wife was a widow (Enke) in 1845. Searching the churchbook for 1824-1841, I found his death January 11, 1841 at the age of 68.
Checking for his wife Birthe's death 1858-1891 Tingsted, no luck
found him
- baps of children, especially Niels Hansen & Peder Hansen who appear in the census records but not on familysearch.org (only found *Else, Kirsten & Ane Magreth)
Today I am looking for other records.
Hans Pedersen Kylling was 67 years old in the 1840 census. His wife was a widow (Enke) in 1845. Searching the churchbook for 1824-1841, I found his death January 11, 1841 at the age of 68.
Checking for his wife Birthe's death 1858-1891 Tingsted, no luck
found him
- baps of children, especially Niels Hansen & Peder Hansen who appear in the census records but not on familysearch.org (only found *Else, Kirsten & Ane Magreth)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
175th Birthday of William MERCER
William MERCER, son of George MERCER and his wife Jane of Port-de-Grave, Newfoundland, we believe to have been born October 10th, 1836. He was baptized some time in 1837 by Thomas Anguin, minister.
William married Hannah ROSE (born 1838 in Catalina, NF) of Brigus, daughter of John ROSE and Diana WHEALEN / WHALEN/ WHELAN. The couple married 11 December 1865 in Brigus. They spent much of their married lives in Kelligrews.
William and Hannah Mercer had two sons and five daughters:
- Mary Ann, married Walter Boutcher
- George died about 1905 in the US
- Elizabeth Jane, married Gustavus Langmus in NYC 1911, died 1938
- Martha Augusta, married Andrew Dart in Grand Bruit Newfoundland, died Bell Island
- Harriet, married Richard Lamswood, died Bell Island
** Hannah Rose, married Llewellyn Adams, died Montreal, Quebec (my great-grandmother)
- William John. married Edith Butler, died Kelligrews
William MERCER Sr. died an unfortunate death, as reported in the newspaper:
“The Evening Telegram”
St. John’s, Newfoundland Friday, March 6, 1903 page 3
NOTES FROM KELLIGREWS
There passed away at Kelligrews on Tuesday night a well-known and respected resident in the person of Mr. William Mercer. The deceased had been ill for a period of two weeks, the latter part of which time he suffered indescribable misery. The accident which led to his death was met with under very sad and peculiar circumstances. He left his home on Wednesday morning, the 18th ultimo, and drove to town accompanied by is daughter, Mrs. Lambswood, and after doing certain business there, he left to return home alone, and his daughter, acting under his advice took the
Evening Train
as it was too frosty to go over the road. He arrived at Octagon Lake at 6:30 p.m., and expecting to have a smart drive across the lake, he sat down upon a barrel which formed part of his load and urged is horse to a trot, but the animal in some unaccountable way ran upon a bank of snow which was piled up in forming the race course. One of his runners cut through the crust, and is slide being loaded high, instantly capsized throwing him backwards on the ice. Seeing the horse had fallen also he immediately attempted to rise, but strange to say, found himself utterly unable to move, his limbs being
Entirely Paralyzed.
Finding every effort to free himself from the death grip in vain, and feeling he must soon freeze to death, he called to the inmates of the Octagon in the hope that someone may hear and come to his assistance. Finally, after two long dreadful hours of agony, his cries were heard by some ladies who were on a visit to the Octagon, and were returning home. They found him chilled and exhausted, and his left hand, which was exposed, being dreadfully frostbitten. They managed, after some time, to convey him to Mr. Drukens’ house, where they did all they could to comfort him, until he was taken home, where he was since attended by Dr. Chisolm.
But in Spite of All Care,
skill and attendance, that unrelenting agel of death hovered by his bedside. The voice of God had called him, and his poor, suffering body was relieved at 11:45 on Tuesday night, when his spirit passed to the great beyond. He was aged 67, and leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters to mourn their sad loss. But, why should we mourn for him whose gone, or shake at death’s alarms, for death’s the message sends to call him to his arms. His funeral will take place on Friday, and will be attended by the S.U.F. in procession, by whom he was loved and respected as an old and faithful member.
Kelligrew’s, March 4, 1903.
William married Hannah ROSE (born 1838 in Catalina, NF) of Brigus, daughter of John ROSE and Diana WHEALEN / WHALEN/ WHELAN. The couple married 11 December 1865 in Brigus. They spent much of their married lives in Kelligrews.
William and Hannah Mercer had two sons and five daughters:
- Mary Ann, married Walter Boutcher
- George died about 1905 in the US
- Elizabeth Jane, married Gustavus Langmus in NYC 1911, died 1938
- Martha Augusta, married Andrew Dart in Grand Bruit Newfoundland, died Bell Island
- Harriet, married Richard Lamswood, died Bell Island
** Hannah Rose, married Llewellyn Adams, died Montreal, Quebec (my great-grandmother)
- William John. married Edith Butler, died Kelligrews
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| William and Hannah Rose Mercer, All Saint's Cemetery #2 Foxtrap "In loving memory of William beloved husband of Hannah Mercer Died March 3, 1903 at age 65 yrs." |
William MERCER Sr. died an unfortunate death, as reported in the newspaper:
“The Evening Telegram”
St. John’s, Newfoundland Friday, March 6, 1903 page 3
NOTES FROM KELLIGREWS
There passed away at Kelligrews on Tuesday night a well-known and respected resident in the person of Mr. William Mercer. The deceased had been ill for a period of two weeks, the latter part of which time he suffered indescribable misery. The accident which led to his death was met with under very sad and peculiar circumstances. He left his home on Wednesday morning, the 18th ultimo, and drove to town accompanied by is daughter, Mrs. Lambswood, and after doing certain business there, he left to return home alone, and his daughter, acting under his advice took the
Evening Train
as it was too frosty to go over the road. He arrived at Octagon Lake at 6:30 p.m., and expecting to have a smart drive across the lake, he sat down upon a barrel which formed part of his load and urged is horse to a trot, but the animal in some unaccountable way ran upon a bank of snow which was piled up in forming the race course. One of his runners cut through the crust, and is slide being loaded high, instantly capsized throwing him backwards on the ice. Seeing the horse had fallen also he immediately attempted to rise, but strange to say, found himself utterly unable to move, his limbs being
Entirely Paralyzed.
Finding every effort to free himself from the death grip in vain, and feeling he must soon freeze to death, he called to the inmates of the Octagon in the hope that someone may hear and come to his assistance. Finally, after two long dreadful hours of agony, his cries were heard by some ladies who were on a visit to the Octagon, and were returning home. They found him chilled and exhausted, and his left hand, which was exposed, being dreadfully frostbitten. They managed, after some time, to convey him to Mr. Drukens’ house, where they did all they could to comfort him, until he was taken home, where he was since attended by Dr. Chisolm.
But in Spite of All Care,
skill and attendance, that unrelenting agel of death hovered by his bedside. The voice of God had called him, and his poor, suffering body was relieved at 11:45 on Tuesday night, when his spirit passed to the great beyond. He was aged 67, and leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters to mourn their sad loss. But, why should we mourn for him whose gone, or shake at death’s alarms, for death’s the message sends to call him to his arms. His funeral will take place on Friday, and will be attended by the S.U.F. in procession, by whom he was loved and respected as an old and faithful member.
Kelligrew’s, March 4, 1903.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Mary LAMB, baptized Jul 17, 1768 at ELY, Cambridgeshire
My 5th great-grandmother Mary LAMB was christened 243 years ago. Her parents were Henry LAMB and Mary STEVENS, who were married 23 June 1765 at Ely, Cambridge. Henry Lamb was an innkeeper.
Ely was named for the abundance of eels found in the nearby marshes. Ely was an island until the fens were drained in the 18th century.
Both Mary's baptism and her parents marriage were performed at Trinity, which must refer to the Ely Cathedral, the principal church of Ely. Its full name is the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity. interior images
Henry and Mary Lamb had an earlier child also named Mary, baptized January 15, 1766 and buried days later on January 19, 1766. I have not yet found any other children baptized by this couple.
Mary LAMB married William SHELVERTON October 18, 1787 in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. He had many occupations. The couple had at least 11 children:
William (bap 1789, died in infancy)
Mary (bap 1790) married John Harlock
William (1793-1846, emigrated to Melbourne, Australia) married Mary Casburn
Ann (1795, died as a child)
Elizabeth (bap 1797, died in infancy)
Samuel (bap 1797, died 1848 Hertfordshire) married Mary Williamson
George (1799-1883 Hpbart) married Ann Poole
Henry (1802-1868) married Sarah BUNTING (my ancestors)
Ann 1804-1850, married Henry Charles Frost
Lamb 1805-1884 in Suffolk
Sarah 1808, died in infancy
William SHELVERTON died in 1831 in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. Mary LAMB SHELVERTON lived until January 1850. She died with her youngest daughter Ann Shelverton Frost at her side at Lower Grosvenor Place, London. She left her wordly goods to her daughter Ann and her granddaughter Mary Ann Lamb Frost, who later married Henry Tregonwell Fricker.
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Ely was named for the abundance of eels found in the nearby marshes. Ely was an island until the fens were drained in the 18th century.
Both Mary's baptism and her parents marriage were performed at Trinity, which must refer to the Ely Cathedral, the principal church of Ely. Its full name is the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity. interior images
Henry and Mary Lamb had an earlier child also named Mary, baptized January 15, 1766 and buried days later on January 19, 1766. I have not yet found any other children baptized by this couple.
Mary LAMB married William SHELVERTON October 18, 1787 in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. He had many occupations. The couple had at least 11 children:
William (bap 1789, died in infancy)
Mary (bap 1790) married John Harlock
William (1793-1846, emigrated to Melbourne, Australia) married Mary Casburn
Ann (1795, died as a child)
Elizabeth (bap 1797, died in infancy)
Samuel (bap 1797, died 1848 Hertfordshire) married Mary Williamson
George (1799-1883 Hpbart) married Ann Poole
Henry (1802-1868) married Sarah BUNTING (my ancestors)
Ann 1804-1850, married Henry Charles Frost
Lamb 1805-1884 in Suffolk
Sarah 1808, died in infancy
William SHELVERTON died in 1831 in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. Mary LAMB SHELVERTON lived until January 1850. She died with her youngest daughter Ann Shelverton Frost at her side at Lower Grosvenor Place, London. She left her wordly goods to her daughter Ann and her granddaughter Mary Ann Lamb Frost, who later married Henry Tregonwell Fricker.
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