Brief Life History of Povline Else Kathrine
Povline Else Kathrine Povlsen was born on 11 May 1861, in Karby, Dueholm, Denmark as the daughter of Gustaav Adolph Schourup and Kirsten Marie Povelsdatter. She married Christen Peder Christensen on 6 June 1881, in Karby, Dueholm, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. She lived in Nykøbing, Viborg, Denmark for about 21 years.
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- Kirstine Marie Chrestensen in household of Chrestian Peter Chrestensen, "Denmark Census, 1911"
- Pouline Else Katrine Poulsen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Caroline Elis Cathrine Poulsen in entry for Marie Christensen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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1868 · Magasin Du Nord
Magasin is a Danish chain of department stores that was founded in 1868 in Copenhagen and still exists today. They can be found in Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the UK.
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
1917
The United States take possession of the Virgin Islands. The islands are purchased from Denmark for $25 million the year before.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Bodil, Einer, Johan, Audun, Bent, Britt, Carsten, Gunner, Karsten, Kjeld.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Poul (see Paul ). Compare Paulsen , Paulson , and Poulson .
English: variant of Polson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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