Hans Christensen Fischer

1764–12 May 1819 (Age 55)
Skibet, Vejle, Denmark

The Life of Hans Christensen

When Hans Christensen Fischer was born in 1764, in Skibet, Vejle, Denmark, his father, Christen Hansen, was 31 and his mother, Birthe Christensdatter, was 26. He married Mette Joensdatter on 6 November 1794, in Nørup, Vejle, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He died on 12 May 1819, in Nørup, Vejle, Denmark, at the age of 55, and was buried in Nørup, Vejle, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Hans Christensen Fischer
1764–1819
Mette Joensdatter
1764–1822
Marriage: 6 November 1794
Maren Hansdatter
1795–1839
Marie Hansen
1797–
Christian Hansen
1801–1848

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
6 November 1794
Nørup, Vejle, Denmark
children

(3)

Parents and Siblings

    Christen Hansen

    Male1733–1802Male

    Birthe Christensdatter

    Female1738–1800Female

siblings

(17)

    Christen Christensen

    Male1756–Male

    Dødfødt søn

    Male1757–Male

    Mads Christensen

    Male1757–Male

    Maren Christensen

    Female1759–1759Female

    Maren Christensen

    Female1760–1839Female

+12 More Children

World Events (7)

1776 · Kongens Klub

Age 12

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 25

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 28

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

German, Danish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a fisherman, from Fisch + the agent suffix -er. This name is widespread throughout central and eastern Europe.

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

Possible Related Names

Sources (3)

  • Hans Christiansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Hans Christiansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Hans Christensen in entry for Christen Hansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

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