Karen Thuesdatter Lyster

Brief Life History of Karen Thuesdatter

When Karen Thuesdatter Lyster was born on 3 September 1692, in Åkirkeby, Bornholm, Denmark, her father, Thue Lauritssøn Lyster, was 33 and her mother, Pernille Clemensdatter, was 31. She married Laurs Hansen on 23 July 1717, in Åkirkeby, Bornholm, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. She died in May 1776, in Østermarie, Bornholm, Denmark, at the age of 83, and was buried in Østermarie, Bornholm, Denmark.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Karen Thuesdatter? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Laurs Hansen
1687–1738
Karen Thuesdatter Lyster
1692–1776
Marriage: 23 July 1717
Ane Larsdr
1716–
Peder Laursen
1717–
Thue Larsen
1719–1787
Anna Larsdr
1720–
Anna Larsen
1722–
Hans Larsen Lyster
1725–1795
Karne Larsen
1728–
Johan Didrich Larsen Funch
1730–1803

Sources (3)

  • Karen Thuisdr Luster, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
  • Karen Thuesen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Karen Thuesdatter Lyster - Church record: Christening record or certificate: christening: 9 September 1692; Åkirkeby, Bornholm, Denmark

Spouse and Children

World Events (8)

1701 · Oldest Naval Academy in the World

The Royal Danish Naval Academy was established in 1701 to educate then commission all officers into the Royal Danish Navy. It is the oldest, still-existing, officers' academy in the world.

1713 · Royal Danish Military Academy

The Royal Danish Military Academy educated and commissioned all officers for the Royal Danish Army. The Military Academy function was initiated in 1713 by request of King Frederick IV on inspiration from the Naval Academy.

1729

Greenland becomes Danish province.

Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Lister .

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Ljøsta in Romsdal, probably derived from Old Norse ljóstr ‘fishing spear, leister’.

Danish: nickname originally from Bornholm, derived from a word for a fishing tackle for catching eel.

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

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.