Maren Pedersen

Female25 April 1766–11 September 1842

Brief Life History of Maren

When Maren Pedersen was born on 25 April 1766, in Skærum, Ålborghus, Denmark, her father, Peder Christensen, was 29 and her mother, Anne Catrine Christensen, was 26. She died on 11 September 1842, at the age of 76.

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Family Time Line

Peder Christensen
1736–1811
Anne Catrine Christensen
1739–1817
Maren Pedersen
1766–1842
Peder Pedersen
1769–
Else Margrethe Pedersdatter
1771–1832
Karen Pedersen
1774–
Christen Pedersen
1777–
Maren Pedersen
1780–
Christen Pedersen
1782–1782
Anne Pedersdr
1786–

Sources (2)

  • Maren Pedersen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
  • Maren Pedersen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"

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Siblings (8)

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World Events (6)

1776 · Kongens Klub

Age 10

The club was founded in 1776 by former members of Drejer's Club. It was initially known as Fich's Club. The latter name was a reference to Gottlieb Schreck who had purchased the House in 1775. He had adapted the interior to be used by the club. The club initially had 25 members but in 1778 the number of members had grown to 80. On 16 November 1782, the club was granted permission to use the name Kongens Klub (Royal Club). The club soon became a meeting place for members of the higher middle class.

1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn

Age 23

The Old Artillery Barracks was the first of three barracks to be established in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen. They were converted into barracks for the Artillery in 1789 and were used until 1923. Today, they have been converted into apartments and are listed for everyone.

1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis

Age 26

Det Classenske Fideicommis is a Danish charitable foundation formed by the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen after he left behind his wealth and possessions in his will to help alleviate poverty and misery to those in the country. Today, it grants around 2 million kroner annually to those in need.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Niels, Bjorn, Knud, Nils, Anders, Jorgen, Egil, Einer, Knut, Peer.

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Peder (see Peter ). This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Petersen 2 and Peterson 1.

English: variant of Peterson .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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