Brief Life History of Johan Hendirch Andersen
When Johan Hendirch Andersen Wermuth was christened on 1 May 1774, in Bogense, Odense, Denmark, his father, Andreas Johansen Wermuth, was 42 and his mother, Anne Marie Jepsdatter, was 29. He married Karen Hansdr on 12 December 1796, in Bogense, Odense, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He died on 16 April 1811, in his hometown, at the age of 36, and was buried in Bogense, Fyn, Denmark.
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- Johan Henrich Wermuth, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Johan Henrik Wermuth in entry for Hans Wermuk, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Johan Henrich Wermuth in entry for Anne Marie Johansen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
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World Events (6)
1776 · Kongens Klub
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
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
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:
metonymic occupational name for someone who gathered or dealt in herbs, from Middle High German wërmuot ‘wormwood’.
perhaps also from the ancient Germanic personal name Warmut, composed of any of three verb forms meaning ‘to defend, protect, or warn’ + muot ‘intent, spirit’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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