Brief Life History of Anna Sophie
When Anna Sophie Nielsen was born on 12 May 1862, in Vejle, Vejle, Vejle, Denmark, her father, William Christian Nielsen, was 28 and her mother, Jensine Iversen, was 28. She immigrated to New York City, New York, United States in 1864. She died in 1864, at the age of 2.
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Sources (5)
- Ane S Nilsen, "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891"
- Anne Sophie Nielsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Ane Sophie Nielsen, "Mormon Migration Database, 1840-1932"
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1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Jorgen, Knud, Lars, Nels, Bent, Borge, Holger, Ove, Einer, Oluf.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Niels, a shortened form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). Compare Nielson , Neilsen , Nelsen , Nilsen , and Nilson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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