Brief Life History of Mette
Mette Christensdatterr was born in 1778, in Fruering, Skanderborg, Denmark as the daughter of Maren Pedersdatter and Christen Jensen. She married Mikkel Pedersen on 4 November 1836, in Viby, Havreballegård, Denmark. She lived in Mårslet, Ning, Århus, Denmark for about 16 years.
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Family Time Line
Mikkel Pedersen
1775–1850
Mette Christensdatterr
1778–
Marriage: 4 November 1836
Sources (6)
- Mette Christensdatter in household of Mikkel Pedersen, "Denmark Census, 1840"
- Mette Christensdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Mette Christensdatter in household of Mikkel Pedersen, "Denmark Census, 1850"
Spouse and Children
1775–1850 Male
1778– Female
Marriage
4 November 1836Viby, Havreballegård, Denmark
Parents and Siblings
1751–1831 Female
– Male
World Events (6)
1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn
Age 11
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 14
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.
1814
Age 36
Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden.
Name Meaning
vernacular form of Margareta .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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