Jens Pedersen

Male1775–

Brief Life History of Jens

When Jens Pedersen was born in 1775, in Lundby, Tjæreby, Vester Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark, his father, Peder Pedersen, was 32 and his mother, Giertrud Mortensdatter, was 24.

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Family Time Line

Peder Pedersen
1743–1819
Giertrud Mortensdatter
1751–1823
Morten Pedersen
1770–1770
Bodil Pedersdatter
1771–1772
Peder Pedersen
1774–1774
Jens Pedersen
1775–
Lars Pedersen
1778–
Abelone Pedersdatter
1781–1781
Ellen Pedersdatter
1782–
Bodil Pedersdatter
1787–

Sources (2)

  • Jens, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
  • Christening of Jen Pedersen 1775Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (8)

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World Events (7)

1776 · Kongens Klub

Age 1

The club was founded in 1776 by former members of Drejer's Club. It was initially known as Fich's Club. The latter name was a reference to Gottlieb Schreck who had purchased the House in 1775. He had adapted the interior to be used by the club. The club initially had 25 members but in 1778 the number of members had grown to 80. On 16 November 1782, the club was granted permission to use the name Kongens Klub (Royal Club). The club soon became a meeting place for members of the higher middle class.

1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn

Age 14

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.

1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn

Age 33

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

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Niels, Bjorn, Knud, Nils, Anders, Jorgen, Egil, Einer, Knut, Peer.

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Peder (see Peter ). This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Petersen 2 and Peterson 1.

English: variant of Peterson .

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

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