Karen Hejlesen
4 December 1796–
Lendum, Hjørring, Denmark
The Life of Karen
When Karen Hejlesen was born on 4 December 1796, in Lendum, Hjørring, Denmark, her father, Hejle Nielsen, was 29 and her mother, Anne Svendsdr, was 43. She married Soren Olesen on 1 February 1844, in Lendum, Hjørring, Denmark.
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Family Time Line
Soren Olesen
1772–1848
Karen Hejlesen
1796–
Marriage: 1 February 1844
Spouse and Children
1772–1848Male
1796–Female
MARRIAGE
1 February 1844
Lendum, Hjørring, Denmark
1 February 1844
Lendum, Hjørring, Denmark
Parents and Siblings
1767–1816Male
1753–1838Female
siblings
(8)
1787–Male
1789–1851Female
1790–1795Female
1792–1868Male
1794–1863Female
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World Events (7)
1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
Age 9
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 12
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
Age 33
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.
Name Meaning
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Sources (3)
- Karen Heilesdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Karen Heilesdr in entry for Kirstine Margrethe Sorensen, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
- Karen Heilesen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
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