Dorothe Pedersen

about 1760–
Stokkemarke, Maribo, Denmark

The Life Summary of Dorothe

Dorothe Pedersen was born about 1760, in Stokkemarke, Maribo, Denmark. She married Lars Christian Madsen on 2 December 1790. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters.

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Family Time Line

Lars Christian Madsen
1756–1818
Dorothe Pedersen
1760–
Marriage: 2 December 1790
Maren Larsdatter
1794–1861
Birthe Larsdatter
1797–

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    2 December 1790
    • Children

    (2)

    World Events (8)

    1762 · Old City Hall (Aalborg)
    Age 2
    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.
    1776 · Kongens Klub
    Age 16
    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.
    1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis
    Age 32
    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.

    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.

    Possible Related Names

    Pederson
    Peter

    Sources (3)

    • 1801 Denmark Census
    • Dorthe Pedersdatter, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
    • Danish Family Search

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