Brief Life History of Peder
When Peder Mortensen was born on 28 January 1806, in Hårbølle, Fanefjord, Møn, Denmark, his father, Morten Pedersen, was 11803 and his mother, Karen Hansdatter, was 39. He married Helena Pedersdatter Sandersen on 9 November 1827, in Fanefjord, Mønbo, Præstø, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Fanefjord, Mønbo, Præstø, Denmark for about 21 years. He died on 9 April 1866, in Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States, at the age of 60, and was buried in Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States.
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- Peder Mortensen in household of Ane Kerstine Hans, "Denmark Census, 1855"
- Denmark, Births and Christenings Index, 1631-1900s
- Peder Mortensen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941" Marriage Records
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1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn, The Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, is an award connected to the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway on June 28, 1808 and was named Dannebrogsmendenes Haederstegn until 1952. The award is given to any Dane who has provided a service to Denmark through a noble deed. The cross is considered an additional recognition if awarded to someone who is already a holder of the Order.
1815 · Manchester Dock in Liverpool Built
In 1815, the Manchester Dock in Liverpool was constructed by John Foster Sr. It was an important gateway for coal and manufactured goods mainly corn and cotton. It closed in 1929.
1825 · Museum of Lancashire
The Museum of Lancashire is located in the former courthouse of Preston in Lancashire, England. The building was designed by Thomas Rickman. Some the exhibits include Lancashire through the years, at work, at play, goes to war, and law and order. All depict different times and events in Lancashire county. The museum closed in 2015 and is now only opened for scheduled appointments.
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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History of Peder Mortensen
Peder Mortensen (Father of Anders Jorgen Mortensen, husband to Christina Christensen Andersen who is a sister to Peter Christian Christensen Andersen) BIRTHDATE:28 Jan 1806, Haarbulle, Presto Arnt, …
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