Johannes Thomsen

Male9 June 1896–

Brief Life History of Johannes

When Johannes Thomsen was born on 9 June 1896, in Elling, Åstrup, Denmark, his father, Peder Christian Thomsen, was 29 and his mother, Karen Marie Nielsen, was 30. He married Else Marie Andersen on 29 April 1923. He lived in Elling, Elling, Horns, Hjørring, Denmark in 1901.

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Family Time Line

Johannes Thomsen
1896–
Else Marie Andersen
1898–
Marriage: 29 April 1923

Sources (2)

  • Johannes Thomsen in household of Peder Christian Thomsen, "Denmark Census, 1901"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Johannes Thomsen - Church record: birth-name: Johannes Thomsen

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    29 April 1923
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (9)

    +4 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1914

    Age 18

    World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.

    1917

    Age 21

    The United States take possession of the Virgin Islands. The islands are purchased from Denmark for $25 million the year before.

    1939

    Age 43

    Denmark signs 10-year non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Bent, Carsten, Einer, Nels, Sven, Viggo, Aksel, Anders, Astrid, Bjorn.

    Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Thomas . This surname is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Thompson and Thomson .

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

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