Brief Life History of Morten Peder
When Morten Peder Mortensen was born on 27 May 1828, in Fanefjord, Mønbo, Præstø, Denmark, his father, Peder Mortensen, was 22 and his mother, Helena Pedersdatter Sandersen, was 20. He married Dorthe or Dorthea Knudsdatter on 10 May 1859, in Atlantic Ocean. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Moenkopi, Coconino, Arizona, United States in 1880. His occupation is listed as cooper and carpenter in Denmark, Anderson, Texas, United States. He died on 6 June 1891, in Colonia Díaz, Ascensión, Chihuahua, Mexico, at the age of 63, and was buried in Colonia Díaz, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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- Morten Pedersen in household of Peder Mortensen, "Denmark Census, 1834"
- Arkivalieronline Birth record of Morten Pedersen, Fanefjord Sogn, Præstø Amt, 1828
- Utah, Select Marriages, 1887-1966
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World Events (8)
1829 · Oldest Leather Goods in Denmark
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.
1830
Rebellion drives Guerrero from presidency. Immigration to Texas from United States prohibited but not enforced.
1845
Santa Anna returns to Mexico. Annexation of Texas by United States.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Lars, Morten, Einer, Jorgen, Bent, Britt, Carsten, Egil, Gunner, Hartvig.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Morten, a vernacular form of Martin 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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