Maren Christensdatter

Brief Life History of Maren

When Maren Christensdatter was born on 7 May 1790, in Voer, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark, her father, Christen Pedersen, was 51 and her mother, Ingeborg Christensdatter, was 42. She had at least 2 sons with Jens Jensen. She lived in Skæve, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark for about 11 years. She died on 18 May 1853, in Voer, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark, at the age of 63.

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Family Time Line

Jens Jensen
1785–1849
Maren Christensdatter
1790–1853
Jens Jensen
1811–1811
Christen Jensen
1811–

Sources (5)

  • Maren Nielsdatter in household of Jens Jensen, "Denmark Census, 1845"
  • Maren Christensdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Maren Christensdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

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World Events (7)

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.

1794 · Stibo

The Stibo Group was founded in 1794 by Niels Lund as a printing company. Today, The Stibo Group provides information management and print technology software for business operations.

1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn

Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn, The Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, is an award connected to the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway on June 28, 1808 and was named Dannebrogsmendenes Haederstegn until 1952. The award is given to any Dane who has provided a service to Denmark through a noble deed. The cross is considered an additional recognition if awarded to someone who is already a holder of the Order.

Name Meaning

Altered spelling of Maria .

Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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