Brief Life History of Espen
When Espen Pedersen was christened on 10 June 1779, in Barmer, Sebber, Slet, Ålborg, Denmark, his father, Peder Espensen, was 30 and his mother, Maren Christensdatter, was 33. He married Ane Matien Nielsdatter on 5 November 1819. He died on 9 December 1844, in Oudrup, Slet, Ålborg, Denmark, at the age of 65, and was buried in Oudrup, Slet, Ålborg, Denmark.
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Sources (6)
- Denmark Census
- Espen Pedersen, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Esper Pedersen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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World Events (6)
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.
1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
The Christianso Lighthouse is one of Denmark's oldest lighthouses and the first to have a flashing light. It was built on the island of Christianso in the northern Baltic Sea.
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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