Brief Life History of Hans Daniel
When Hans Daniel Hansen was born on 31 January 1861, in Havløkke, Østofte, Ålholm, Denmark, his father, Peter Hansen, was 33 and his mother, Ane Danielsdatter, was 33. He died on 11 October 1866, in Wyoming, United States, at the age of 5, and was buried in Wyoming, United States.
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- Hans Daniel Pedersen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Hans Daniel Pedersen, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
- Hans Daniel Hansen, "Utah Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847-1868"
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World Events (5)
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.
1864
War: Prussia and Austria vs. Denmark.
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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History of Peter Hansen 1827-1903
My Father, Peter Hansen, the son of Hans Jorgenson Kaae, was born September 29, 1827 in Haulykke, Lolland, Denmark. His parents were well to do farmers and hired from five to seven men to work for th …
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