Danish-Americans in Iowa - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Ole Christiansen b 13 July 1845 Saeby, Horby Parish, Denmark

H_Lutton — 11 May 2005 6:23:05 GMT

I have located a descendants certificate for his admission into the Danish Brotherhood that lists the above information. He had a son born ~1884 in Iowa, George William Christiansen. I can't locate George on the census prior to 1910 with his parents and family. If anyone comes from the same line and has anymore information I would appreciate it.

Nielsen (Nelson) from Denmark

Theresa Barnard — 30 Apr 2004 7:28:58 GMT

Looking for family of Hans Simon Nielsen and wife, Ane Nielsen (daughter of Niels Christian Knudsen). Wedded Nov 22, 1879, lived at Norregade 26, Odense Kobstad, Odense, Fyn, Dansk in 1880. Emmigrated to Iowa in 1883 w/ daughter Agnes Theodora Kirstine age 2. Records indicate they traveled w/ Fred Nielsen, another family member who was headed for Chicago. Upon arrival in US they changed last name to Nelson and lived in Nebraska and Iowa areas. Do not know what happened to Fred.
Had 5 other children in US, Agnes Elisabeth b 1885, Frank Howard b 1887, William Theodor b 1889, George Christian b 1892 and Samuel Lee b 1894.
Would love to contact any Danish family as well as US family. Ane's maiden name was Nielsen as well. Both families were from Marslev parish, Fyn. Please email me direct if you suspect you know of any of these persons. Other family first names are Valdemar Nielsen, Soren Nielsen, Karen Nielsen & Peder Hansen (married & stayed in Egelund), and Niels Christian Nielsen.
I have alot more information to help identify them if you need. Thank you kindly.

Does anyone have the last name BOGH

Juanita_Sloan — 7 Aug 2003 7:28:09 GMT

If anyone has the last name of BOGH please e-mail me and lets chat. My greatgrandfather was PAUL BOGH and he was road commissioner in a small farming town and I had corresponded with a Sylvia Sneider over the years.

Anyone related to Wadsager, Vadsager, Pedersen or Stær, Stæhr

anned11 — 10 Mar 2003 11:06:34 GMT

Looking for anyone who might connect to our family from Denmark. We have several ancestors from Tornby, DK, and Ålborg DK. We also have family in Spencer Iowa, and Iowa City. I was told some of my ancestors are on the ship records at the Danish Museum in Iowa. If you think you might be email me please..

Happy Hunting

Debbie Stær Jackson

ANYONE RELATED TO CHRISTENSEN NEAR ADAIR , IOWA

Kim — 3 Nov 2005 5:41:07 GMT

HI I AM LOOKING FOR RELATIVES OF MY GRANDFATHER SYDNEY CHRISTENSEN, THEY GREW UP IN GUTHRIE CENTER+ ADAIR IOWA.
HE HAD MANY SIBLINGS AND HIS PARENTS WERE FROM DENMARK. I AM IN TOUCH WITH MARILYN PETERSEN WHO IS DAUGHTER OF SOPHIE CHRISTENSEN AND LIVES IN ADAIR, IOWA.
SYDNEY HAS BROTHERS ARNOLD,(LIVING) SISTERS SOPHIE MARY(LIVING) AND MINNIE, 84 (LIVING) ALSO La VERNE AND I BELIEVE 8 or 9 OTHER SIBLINGS. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT AND INTERESTING!

Nelson's

desirees_1 — 15 Jan 2005 7:55:46 GMT

I am searching for any relatives from my great grandfather's side of the family. His name is listed as Ferdinand Nelson born in Denmark around November 1860. He married Mary Smith (Averdson), who was born in Denmark, in Iowa County on 29 Jun 1882 and they lived in Benton County. Mary lists her mother's maiden name as Hanson.

I am not sure where Ferdinand lived prior to his marriage. The only other information I have is the Nelson's may have lived in Zeeland.

He may have been the son of Christ and Marn C. Nelson. Marn is buried in the international cemetery in Luzerne, Iowa.

In the 1880 Iowa census it lists Christ and Marn with grandchilden Petersen.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Tony Holm From San Jose,California

Tony Holm — 22 Aug 2004 6:55:23 GMT

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adoption

Terry Ferreter — 26 Apr 2004 2:42:26 GMT

Looking for family of mary nelson born around 1910 and gave up little girl born may 10,1926 in Iowa. Thanks

need info on rasmussen/jensen relatives

mhopper06 — 16 Feb 2004 2:22:57 GMT

I am searching for info on my gg grandfather Bertel Jensen, and my gg grandmother Marie Katrina Rasmussen. They were both born in Denmark, but came to the US and were married in Audubon, IA I believe 22 Oct 1897. I found information that says Bertels parents are Sorn Peter Jensen and Matilda Bertelson; and Marie's parents are Niels Rasmussen and Severine Bendexson...but cannot confirm this or find any more information! If you know anything about these please let me know!!!!!!

Mary Nelson

ottojacobson — 7 Dec 2004 9:40:40 GMT

Searching for information on Mary Nelson who married Lars Jacobson , 6 Sep. 1872 ,Clay Co. Iowa. Answers greatly appreciated.

Martin Hansen, Buena Vista Co. late 1800s

Elainera — 17 Sep 2002 6:35:49 GMT

Martin Hansen was born on a farm near Ballum, North Schliesvig, Denmark, ca. 1850-1855. Martin and his brother Christian emigrated from Denmark in 1875 to Indiana. In 1880 they became U.S. citizens. In 1884 Christian and Martin moved to Iowa and bought eighty acres of farm land four miles north of Alta, in Buena Vista County. Martin Hansen married ca. 1880 and moved to another farm about four miles away. Christian bought Martin's share. I would love to know what happened to Martin and his family. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Elaine in Iowa

Hansen, Pedersen, Buena Vista Co.

Elainera — 17 Sep 2002 6:35:49 GMT

Searching for information on Great-grand uncle and aunt, Paul Hendrick (Henry) Hansen and wife, Kjistin (Pedersen) Hansen and family. They emigrated from Denmark in April, 1892 and began farming about 7 miles north of Alta, Buena Vista Co., at that time.

Elaine in Iowa

Nielsen, Hansen, Buena Vista County

Elainera — 17 Sep 2002 6:35:49 GMT

Hans Nielsen and his wife Lena (Karine Irene Bodelline Hansen) arrived in Alta, Buena Vista Co., Iowa from Denmark in 1884, just after the Elk Baptist Church had been organized. Hans Nielsen was selected to serve as the first pastor. He was officialy ordained as a Baptist minister in April, 1885. Any additional information on Hans and Lena, my Great-grand uncle and aunt, appreciated!

Elaine in Iowa