Lars Olesen

Brief Life History of Lars

Lars Olesen was born in 1784, in Hårby, Båg, Odense, Denmark. He married Kirsten Jensdatter on 22 November 1817, in Flemløse, Assens, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Flemløse, Båg, Odense, Denmark for about 6 years and Everdrup, Bårse, Præstø, Denmark for about 10 years. He died on 23 July 1845, at the age of 61.

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Family Time Line

Lars Olesen
1784–1845
Kirsten Jensdatter
1787–1840
Marriage: 22 November 1817
Jens Larsen
1819–
Jacob Larsen
1820–
Maren Larsen
1821–
Ole Larsen
1826–
Lars Larsen
1828–
Maren Larsen
1830–1895

Sources (33)

  • Lars Olsen, "Denmark Census, 1845"
  • Lars Olsen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
  • Lars Olsen in entry for Jens Larsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

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World Events (6)

1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn

The Old Artillery Barracks was the first of three barracks to be established in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen. They were converted into barracks for the Artillery in 1789 and were used until 1923. Today, they have been converted into apartments and are listed for everyone.

1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis

Det Classenske Fideicommis is a Danish charitable foundation formed by the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen after he left behind his wealth and possessions in his will to help alleviate poverty and misery to those in the country. Today, it grants around 2 million kroner annually to those in need.

1805 · Christianso Lighthouse

The Christianso Lighthouse is one of Denmark's oldest lighthouses and the first to have a flashing light. It was built on the island of Christianso in the northern Baltic Sea.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Niels, Per, Bjorn, Britt, Lars, Nels, Rigmor, Sven, Uffe.

Danish and Norwegian: variant of Olsen . It is rare in Norway. Compare Oleson .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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