Brief Life History of Hans Johan
When Hans Johan Hansen was born on 17 September 1855, in Copenhagen, København, Denmark, his father, Jens Hansen, was 26 and his mother, Christine Johansen, was 27. He died on 21 September 1866, at the age of 11, and was buried in Uinta, Wyoming, United States.
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Sources (4)
- Hans Johan Hansen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Hans Johan Hansen, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
- Hans Johan Hansen, "Utah Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847-1868"
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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Life story of Kjerstine (Kirsten) Johnsen Hansen Halvorsen
Kjerstine and Jens Hansen owned a grocery store, several high-grade sheep, a spinning wheel, and a cozy little home which was kept in immaculate order by the maid. Kjerstine spent her entire tim …
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