When Michael Abrahamsen was born in 1714, in Vivild, Kalø, Denmark, his father, Abraham Nielsen, was 31 and his mother, Maren Michelsdatter, was 39. He died about 1742, in his hometown, at the age of 29, and was buried in Vivild, Kalø, Denmark.
Do you know Michael? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
There are no historical documents attached to Michael.
Greenland becomes Danish province.
The Danish Asiatic Company was a trading company established to revive the dwindling Danish trade with the East Indies and China. It was taken over by the Danish government in 1772 and continued to run until around 1843.
Meyercrones Stiftelse was founded by the widow of Henning de Meyercrone after he had served as Danish envoy in France. Christiane Meyercrone, Henning's widow, managed the property until her death in 1738. Her niece became the new manager of the foundation and arranged for its charter to be written in 1830. The original, small building was replaced by a larger building in 1933.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alf, Oddvar, Sven, Thor, Lars, Lief, Per.
Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Abraham . Compare Abrahamson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.