Brief Life History of Niels Anton
When Niels Anton Hansen was born on 22 September 1857, in Havløkke, Østofte, Ålholm, Denmark, his father, Peter Hansen, was 29 and his mother, Ane Danielsdatter, was 30. He lived in Stokkemarke, Lollands Sønder, Maribo, Denmark in 1860. He died on 27 August 1866, in Nebraska, United States, at the age of 8, and was buried in Nebraska, United States.
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- Niels Anthon Pedersen in household of Peder Hansen, "Denmark Census, 1860"
- Niels Anton Petersen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Niels Anton Pedersen, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
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World Events (6)
1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks
The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.
1859 · Copenhagen Zoo
The Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by a ornithologist named Niels Kjaebolling and the first animals that were at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal and a turtle. The oldest building still is in use as a stable for the yak exibit. It is open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm (20:00).
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.
Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.
Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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History of Peter Hansen 1827-1903
My Father, Peter Hansen, the son of Hans Jorgenson Kaae, was born September 29, 1827 in Haulykke, Lolland, Denmark. His parents were well to do farmers and hired from five to seven men to work for th …
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