Jens Pedersen

Male27 April 1766–8 June 1834

Brief Life History of Jens

Jens Pedersen was born on 27 April 1766 as the son of Peter Nielsen Bedsted and Anne Kirstine Nielsdatter. He married Ane Kathrine Mogensdatter in 1803, in Ørum, Sønderlyng, Viborg, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 8 June 1834, in Ørum, Sønderlyng, Viborg, Denmark, at the age of 68, and was buried in Ørum, Sønderlyng, Viborg, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Jens Pedersen
1766–1834
Anne Kirstine Christiansdatter
1780–1860
Marriage: 4 February 1815
Ane Kathrine Jensdatter
1815–1891
Else Kirstine Jensdatter
1817–1856
Ane Margrethe Jensdatter
1819–1819
Thomas Christian Jensen
1820–
Mette Jensen
1822–
Niels Christian Jensen
1822–1823
Niels Jensen
1826–1908

Sources (30)

  • Jens Pedersen, "Denmark Census, 1834"
  • Jens Pedersen in entry for Niels Jensen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Jens Pedersen in entry for Niels Jensen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    4 February 1815Ørum, Sønderlyng, Viborg, Denmark

    • Children (7)

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    Siblings (1)

    World Events (7)

    1776 · Kongens Klub

    Age 10

    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 23

    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.

    1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis

    Age 26

    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.

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