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Mette Katrine Nielsen1,2,3

F, #901, b. 29 June 1858, d. 6 July 1931

Parents

Family: Christian Peder Andersen (b. 8 May 1835, d. 23 January 1929)

Biography

  • Birth: Mette Katrine Nielsen was born on 29 June 1858 in Stenderup, Stenderup, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO.4,3,5
  • Marriage: She and Christian Peder Andersen were married on 8 May 1875 in Grimstrup, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO, No childen.1,2,6
  • Death: She died on 6 July 1931, at age 73, in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.
  • Name: Mette Katrine Nielsen was also known as Mette Katrine Andersen.1
  • Name: She was also known as Mette Cathrine Nielsen.5
  • Note: Mette was born a few months before her parent's wedding--a dreadful story at that time most likely. She was in love with a young farmer's son, but her brother Rasmus told her not to marry him because he liked to drink. Every time he visited her, Rasmus would get him so drunk that Mette finally believed Rasmus.

    Mette was a housekeeper for an old blacksmith whose wife had passed away. He had a 10-year-old son. But Mette didn't like this son. She married the blacksmith after several years in his house. They were frugal people. He had a very find garden and many bees and sold lots of honey. She was a clever weaver. The boy was sent to a sister of Kristian and passed away a few years later. They had no children together. They left a big property and it was testated for Rasmus. It was under the very worst crisis for the farmers all over the world. Rasmus used this money to help out his son who had a windmill and a fertilizer business because his farmer customers could not pay their bills.
  • Christening: She was christened on 3 September 1858 in Føvling, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO.5
  • Occupant: Mette was an occupant at the residence of Jens Nielsen in 1870 in Fovling, Malt, Ribe, DenmarkBG. Jens Nielsen, male, age 31, married, born in Fovling sogn Ribe amt;
    Anne Kirstine Mortensen, female, age 31, born 1839;
    Mette Kathrine Nielsen, female, age 11;
    Rasmus Nielsen, male, age 9;
    Maren Magdalene Nielsen, female, age 7;
    Niels Jensen Nielsen, male, age 5;
    Martin Lindgaard Nielsen, male, age 3;
    Jens Kristian Nielsen, male, age 0.7
  • Confirmation: She was confirmed on 6 October 1872 in Føvling, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO. Mette Katrine Nielsen, born 29 Jun 1858 at Stenderup; confirmed 6 Oct 1872 at Føvling Sogn (Ribe Amt), Danmark; father Jens Nielsen; mother Anne Kirstine Mortensen.3
  • Last Edited: 25 November 2023 11:37:00

Citations

  1. [S151] Hans Nielsen 1984 Addendum to Three J's from Denmark, Record Type: Addendum toThree J's, Subject: Three Js Lineage
  2. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson), Mette Katrine Nielsen, born Roust, Denmark; died before 1939 in Stenderup, Denmark; married Christian Andersen, born in Roust.
  3. [S153] Denmark Church Records, 1812-1918 (Kontraministerialbog; Reference: 8034388101, Denmark), Digital images., "Føvling-Holsted Pastorat 1813-1891," Mette Katrine Nielsen's 1858 birth and 1872 confirmation; accessed 17 May 2020
  4. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard
  5. [S153] Denmark Church Records, 1812-1918 (Kontraministerialbog; Reference: 8034388101, Denmark), Digital images., "Føvling-Holsted Pastorate 1813-1891," Mette Katrine Nielsen's 1858 baptism; accessed 17 May 2020
  6. [S153] Denmark Church Records, 1812-1918 (Kontraministerialbog; Reference: 8034388101, Denmark), Digital images., "Grimstrup-Vester Nykirke Pastorat 1864-1978," Mette Katrine Nielsen's 1885 marriage to Christian Peder Andersen; accessed 17 May 2020
  7. [S1079] 1870 Census of Denmark, Føvling, Denmark, p. 81, family 37, Jens Nielsen householdaccessed 16 May 2020.
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Rasmus Nielsen1,2,3,4

M, #912, b. 15 April 1860, d. 7 July 1939

Parents

Family: Inger Kristine Kristensen (b. 24 December 1858, d. 8 April 1937)

Rasmus Nielsen baptism

Biography

  • Birth: Rasmus Nielsen was born on 15 April 1860 in Gjording, Gjörding Stationsby, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO.4,5
  • Marriage: He and Inger Kristine Kristensen were married on 2 November 1885 in Fåborg Sogn, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBG.5
  • Death: He died on 7 July 1939, at age 79.
  • Note:

    Inger and Rasmus bought a small farm in Lundtofte, by Holsted. Rasmus worked as "buildingmaster" and Inger and the children took care of the farm. It is told that Inger walked after the horses and harrow, with a kid under the arm. Rasmus and Inger were clever and busy. They were very economical too.

    Rasmus and Inger's son Hans Peder migrated to America. He worked for his uncle, Chris Nielsen near Gayville and attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He met accidental death working in silver mine in Colorado.
  • Christening: Rasmus Nielsen was christened on 28 May 1860 in Sønder Gørding Sogn, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBG.4
  • Confirmation: He was confirmed on 8 June 1860 in Føvling, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO. Rasmus Nielsen of Stenderup; father Jens Nielsen; mother Kirstine Mortensen of Stenderup; born 15 April 1860 Gjording; baptised 28 May 1860; confirmed 8 Jun 1860.4
  • Occupant: Rasmus was an occupant at the residence of Jens Nielsen in 1870 in Fovling, Malt, Ribe, DenmarkBG. Jens Nielsen, male, age 31, married, born in Fovling sogn Ribe amt;
    Anne Kirstine Mortensen, female, age 31, born 1839;
    Mette Kathrine Nielsen, female, age 11;
    Rasmus Nielsen, male, age 9;
    Maren Magdalene Nielsen, female, age 7;
    Niels Jensen Nielsen, male, age 5;
    Martin Lindgaard Nielsen, male, age 3;
    Jens Kristian Nielsen, male, age 0.6
  • Occupant: Rasmus was an occupant at the residence of Jens Nielsen in 1880 in Hjortkjær, Grimstrup, Skast, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO. Jens Nielsen, age 41, widow;
    Rasmus NIelsen, age 19, single;
    Maren Magdalene Nielsen, age 17, single;
    Niels Jensen Nielsen, age 15, single;
    Martin Lindegaard Nielsen, age 13, single;
    Jens Kristian Nielsen, age 10, single;
    Susanne Nielsen, age 7, single;
    Karoline NIelsen, age 5, single.7
  • Last Edited: 25 November 2023 11:38:00

Citations

  1. [S151] Hans Nielsen 1984 Addendum to Three J's from Denmark, Record Type: Addendum toThree J's, Subject: Three Js Lineage
  2. [S1092] Mose-Christenssen Family Book
  3. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson), Rasmus Nielsen, born in Roust; married Inga; their children Anna Nielsen, Jens Nielen, Hans Nielsen.
  4. [S153] Denmark Church Records, 1812-1918 (Kontraministerialbog; Reference: 8034388101, Denmark), Digital images., "Føvling-Holsted Pastorate 1813-1891," Rasmus Nielsen birth and confirmation; accessed 17 May 2020
  5. [S160] Hals Kirke (Hals Sogn, Denmark), Denmark, Church Records, 1812-1918. Digital images., "Fåborg-Årre Pastorat 1873-2002," Rasmus Nielsen's 1885 marriage; accessed 17 May 2020
  6. [S1079] 1870 Census of Denmark, Føvling, Denmark, p. 81, family 37, Jens Nielsen householdaccessed 16 May 2020.
  7. [S1080] 1880 Census of Denmark, Grimstrup, Ribe, family 54, Jens Nielsen householdaccessed 16 May 2020.
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Niels Jensen Nielsen1,2,3

M, #923, b. 20 September 1864, d. 29 January 1944

Parents

Family: Andrea Marie Anderson (b. 24 March 1867, d. 1 December 1910)

Biography

  • Birth: Niels Jensen Nielsen was born on 20 September 1864 in Gørding, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO.4,5,3
  • Marriage: He and Andrea Marie Anderson were married in 1891.2,5
  • Death: He died on 29 January 1944, at age 79, in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.2,6,3
  • Alt. Birth: He has conflicting birth information of 20 September 1864 and Copenhagen, Københavns Amt, DenmarkBGO.2
  • Occupant: Niels was an occupant at the residence of Jens Nielsen in 1870 in Fovling, Malt, Ribe, DenmarkBG. Jens Nielsen, male, age 31, married, born in Fovling sogn Ribe amt;
    Anne Kirstine Mortensen, female, age 31, born 1839;
    Mette Kathrine Nielsen, female, age 11;
    Rasmus Nielsen, male, age 9;
    Maren Magdalene Nielsen, female, age 7;
    Niels Jensen Nielsen, male, age 5;
    Martin Lindgaard Nielsen, male, age 3;
    Jens Kristian Nielsen, male, age 0.7
  • Occupant: Niels was an occupant at the residence of Jens Nielsen in 1880 in Hjortkjær, Grimstrup, Skast, Ribe Amt, DenmarkBGO. Jens Nielsen, age 41, widow;
    Rasmus NIelsen, age 19, single;
    Maren Magdalene Nielsen, age 17, single;
    Niels Jensen Nielsen, age 15, single;
    Martin Lindegaard Nielsen, age 13, single;
    Jens Kristian Nielsen, age 10, single;
    Susanne Nielsen, age 7, single;
    Karoline NIelsen, age 5, single.8
  • Immigration: He immigrated in 1882 to New York, United StatesBG.5
  • Residence: He had a residence on 2 June 1900 in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
    1) Nels G. Nelson, born in Sep. 1864, age 35, born in Denmark, both parents born in Denmark, immigration year 188, married nine years, farmer.
    2) Mary Nelson, wife, born in Mar 1867, age 33, married nine years, born five children, born in Denmark, both parents born in Denmark.
    3) Annie M. Nelson, daughter, born in Mar 1892, age 8, born in New York.
    4) Harry A. Nelson, son, born in Feb 1894, age 6, born in New York.
    5) Jennie Nelson, daughter, born Aug 1895,age 4, born in New York.
    6) Vietor Nelson, son, born Feb 1897, age 3, born in New York.
    7) Meta Nelson, daughter, born Nov 1898, age 1, born in South Dakota.5,9
  • Last Edited: 25 November 2023 11:30:00

Citations

  1. [S1094] Jennie Nielsen Jacobsen has provided much information on the Niels Jensen family
  2. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
  3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 21 May 2020, Niels J. Nielsen (20 Sep 1864–29 Jan 1944), 107857149, citing Trinity Danish Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gayville, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by ADD (contributor 46942490).
  4. [S1095] Sønder Gørding Parish (Gørding, Ribe, Denmark), Churchbook 863-1870 Sønder Gørding . Digital images., Niels Jensen Nielsen's 1864 birth; accessed 21 May 2020
  5. [S161] South Dakota, Yankton County, 1900 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T623, Gayville, enumeration district (ED) 350, p. 1, dwelling 10, family 13, Nels G. Nelson household, accessed 21 May 2020
  6. [S868] South Dakota. Office of Vital Records. Ancestry.com, State Death Index. Ancestry.com, Index to South Dakota Death Records, 1905-1955." Niels Nielsen, accessed 21 May 2020.
  7. [S1079] 1870 Census of Denmark, Føvling, Denmark, p. 81, family 37, Jens Nielsen householdaccessed 16 May 2020.
  8. [S1080] 1880 Census of Denmark, Grimstrup, Ribe, family 54, Jens Nielsen householdaccessed 16 May 2020.
  9. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 21 May 2020, Andrea M. Nielsen (24 Mar 1867–1 Dec 1910), 107857107, citing Trinity Danish Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gayville, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by ADD (contributor 46942490).
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