Brief Life History of Mette Sofie
Mette Sofie Jensdatter was born about 1735, in Dråby, Kalø, Denmark. She married Jochum Pedersen Høgh in 1767. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 17 January 1797, in Dråby, Mols, Randers, Denmark, at the age of 63, and was buried in Handrup, Dråby, Mols, Randers, Denmark.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Mette Sofie? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Jochum Pedersen Høgh
1736–1809
Mette Sofie Jensdatter
1735–1797
Marriage: 1767
Ingebor Jacumsen Hoeg
1768–1768
Jacob
1769–1770
Jacob Jocumsen Hoeg
1770–1822
Peder Jocumsen Hoeg
1773–
Gertrud Jochumsdatter
1776–1859
Sources (4)
- Mette Sophie Jensdatter, "Denmark, Probate Indexes, 1674-1851"
- 1797 probate record for Mette Sophia Jensdatter
- Ancestry Family Trees
Spouse and Children
1736–1809 Male
1735–1797 Female
Marriage
1767
Children (5)
1768–1768 Female
1769–1770 Male
1770–1822 Male
1773– Male
1776–1859 Female
World Events (6)
1737 · Meyercrones Stiftelse
Age 2
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.
1742 · Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
Age 7
The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters is a non-governmental science Academy founded in 1742 for the purpose of advancements of science in Denmark.
1762 · Old City Hall (Aalborg)
Age 27
The Old City Hall was built in 1762 and served as the city hall until 1912. the Hall was modelled after the City Hall that was destroyed in the Copenhagen Fire in 1795. Today the building is used only for ceremonial and representative purposes.
Name Meaning
vernacular form of Margareta .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
