Gregers Jørgensen
about 1805–
Vejle, Denmark
The Life of Gregers
Gregers Jørgensen was born about 1805, in Vejle, Denmark as the son of Jorgen Gregersen and Ane Terkildsdr. He married Maren Michelsdatter on 22 December 1827, in Bredstrup, Vejle, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Bredstrup, Elbo, Vejle, Denmark for about 5 years.
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Family Time Line
Gregers Jørgensen
1805–
Maren Michelsdatter
1805–
Marriage: 22 December 1827
Anna Gregersdatter
1828–
Gidsel Gregersen
1830–
Ane Gregersdatter
1833–
Kirsten Gregersdatter
1835–
Michel Gregersen
1838–
Mikkel Gregersen
1840–1874
Jens Jørgen Gregersen
1843–
Anders Gregersen
1846–
Spouse and Children
1805–Male
1805–Female
MARRIAGE
22 December 1827
Bredstrup, Vejle, Denmark
22 December 1827
Bredstrup, Vejle, Denmark
children
(8)
Anna Gregersdatter
1828–Female
Gidsel Gregersen
1830–Female
Ane Gregersdatter
1833–Female
Kirsten Gregersdatter
1835–Female
Michel Gregersen
1838–Male
+3 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Jorgen Gregersen
–Male
Ane Terkildsdr
–Female
siblings
(1)
1805–Male
World Events (7)
1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
Age 0
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
Age 3
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.
1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)
Age 42
The Casino Theatre was built as an entertainment center by Georg Carstensen but was converted into a theatre in 1848. After many years of never gaining popularity, it was closed in 1937 and demolished in 1960.
Name Meaning
Danish, Norwegian (Jørgensen), and North German (Jörgensen): patronymic from the personal name Jörgen, a vernacular form of Greek Geōrgios ( see George ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
- Gregers Jøgensen, "Denmark Census, 1855"
- Gregers Jørgensen, "Denmark Census, 1850"
- Gregers Jórgensen in entry for Anna Gregersdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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