Brief Life History of Niels Andreas Mathiasen
When Niels Andreas Mathiasen Lassen was born on 31 July 1900, in Hobro, Onsild, Randers, Denmark, his father, Jacob Lassen, was 24 and his mother, Petra Mathiasen, was 24. He married Lydia Church on 29 November 1923, in Kanab, Kane, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters. He lived in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, United States in 1930 and Panguitch Election Precinct, Garfield, Utah, United States for about 5 years. He died on 25 October 1941, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 41, and was buried in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States.
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- Miles A Lassen, "United States Census, 1930"
- Niels A Larsen, "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1940"
- Niels Andrew Larsen, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
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1901 · Assassination of Mckinley
President William McKinley was shot at the Temple of Music, in the Pan-American Exposition, while shaking hands with the public. Leon Czolgosz shot him twice in the abdomen because he thought it was his duty to do so. McKinley died after eight days of watch and care. He was the third American president to be assassinated. After his death, Congress passed legislation to officially make the Secret Service and gave them responsibility for protecting the President at all times.
1902 · The Utah Governor's Mansion
Built in 1902, the Utah Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Utah and their family. The mansion was built using the finest materials by the finest craftsmen available, resulting in a quality and style like that of Eastern mansions. From 1957 to 1977, the Utah Historical Society occupied the mansion as a library, museum, and office space. In 1977, the residence underwent extensive renovations and was again reopened in 1980. In December 1993, a fire destroyed much of the mansion but, after another restoration, the historic building was restored to its original design with upgrades in case of another disaster threatened the home. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
1912 · The Girl Scouts
Like the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts is a youth organization for girls in the United States. Its purpose is to prepare girls to empower themselves and by acquiring practical skills.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik, Svein, Sven, Thor, Hilmar, Lasse, Niels. German Hans, Lorenz, Erwin, Manfred, Otto, Uwe.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from Lasse, a pet form of Lars, an equivalent of Lawrence .
North German: possibly also an assimilated form of Danish Larssen (see Larsen ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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