Brief Life History of Gjestrude
When Gjestrude Sorensdatter was born on 1 July 1796, in Viborg, Denmark, her father, Soren Christensen, was 34 and her mother, Ingeborg Sorensdotter, was 30. She married Peder Mikkelsen on 25 March 1826, in Ikast, Lundenæs, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter.
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- Gjertrud Sørensd in household of Peder Mikkelsen, "Denmark Census, 1834"
- Gjertrud Sorrensdr, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Gjertrud Sorensdt in entry for Inger Magrethe Pedersdt, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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World Events (7)
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.
1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn, The Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, is an award connected to the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway on June 28, 1808 and was named Dannebrogsmendenes Haederstegn until 1952. The award is given to any Dane who has provided a service to Denmark through a noble deed. The cross is considered an additional recognition if awarded to someone who is already a holder of the Order.
1829 · Oldest Leather Goods in Denmark
Kuffert Sorensen was established in 1829 by Carl Peter Sorensen as a leather goods company. Today the business has five locations and each are run by a member of the Sorensen family.
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