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Submitted: 6/10/10 • Approved: 6/10/10 • Last Updated: 2/17/13 • R150277-G150275-S3
Descendants of Niels Henrick Pedersen
Generation No. 1
1. NIELS HENRICK1 PEDERSEN was born 16 Oct 1854 in Denmark, and died 15 Mar 1940 in Spiker, Nebraska, USA. He married CATHERINE MARIE BRODERSEN 10 Sep 1884, daughter of CHRISTIAN BRODERSEN and MARY NIELSON. She was born 31 Jan 1862 in Denmark, and died 29 Sep 1909 in Spiker, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for NIELS HENRICK PEDERSEN:
Year of Immigration: 1882
1910 United States Federal Census> Nebraska > Washington County > Grant > District 141 --census taken on
Niels H. Pedersen --Head--age 55 --widowed-- born in Denmark--Danish--immigration 1882 -- Famer
Hattie C. Pedersen --daughter--age 21 --born in Nebraska
Albert W. Pedersen --son--age 19 --born in Nebraska
Hannah C. Pedersen --daughter-- age 16 --born in Nebraska
Walter H. Pedersen --son--age 13 --born in Nebraska-- attend school
Fred N. Pedersen --son-- age 11--born in Nebraska--attend school
Niels A. Pedersen --son-- age 7--born in Nebraska--attend school
Laura H. Pedersen --daughter--age 3 --born in Nebraska
Peter Jensen --employee--age 32 --born in Denmark--immigration 1907--laborer --farm
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United States Federal Census --taken 19 Jan 1920
1920, Grant Township, Washington County, Nebraska
Pedersen, Niels H. --Head --age 65 --widowed -- immigration 1882 --year of his naturalization to be U.S Citizen: 1900 --born in Denmark --Danish --occupation Farmer
Niels A. --son --age 17 -- born in Nebraska --occupation: farmer, farming
Freddie N. --son --age 20 --born in Nebraska--invalid, unable to work
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Address: 1930, Nebraska, Washington County, Grant Township--District 10 --he lived with his son-in-law, Morris Christensen and his wife Hattie(his Daughter) and their children --farmer as occupation --farming with Morris and Hatie on their farm.
Burial: Thone Cemetery --Section 1 Row 1
Location: 17230 Co Rd. P19, Herman, NE (private property, accessed through Merle Ward farm, request permission)
Also known as York Creek Cemetery, Thone Cemetery lies on a hill side, well-kept and cared for. It must be reached by driving through a private farm place (on a county-maintained road), but it is public access. It was established in the early 1880's. ( from Blair -- go to Hwy 75 toward Herman turn Left on county road P 10 follow that road until it end then turn right on county road P 19 then turn right a next driveway that is Merle Ward Place. Drive through road up to cemetery.)
Washington County Nebraska History, 1980
(Note when looking for children and family look under both Pedersen and Petersen)
More About NIELS HENRICK PEDERSEN:
Burial: Thone Cemetery, Section 1, Row 2, Lot 22, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Notes for CATHERINE MARIE BRODERSEN:
Had only one spouse: Niel Henrick Pedersen
More About CATHERINE MARIE BRODERSEN:
Burial: Thone Cemetery, Section 1, Row 2, Lot 22, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Children of NIELS PEDERSEN and CATHERINE BRODERSEN are:
2. i. MAMIE L.2 PEDERSEN, b. 01 Apr 1886, Nebraska, USA; d. 06 Jun 1948, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA.
ii. HENRY C. PEDERSEN (PETERSEN), b. 10 Nov 1887, Nebraska, USA; d. 09 Jan 1952, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA.
More About HENRY C. PEDERSEN (PETERSEN):
Burial: 11 Jan 1952, Blair Cemetery, Block 107, Lot 9, Grave 1Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
3. iii. HATTIE C. PEDERSEN, b. 20 Mar 1889, Nebraska, USA; d. 09 Aug 1945, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA.
4. iv. ALBERT W. PEDERSEN (PETERSEN), b. 12 Mar 1891, Nebraska, USA; d. 02 Jul 1941.
v. HANNAH PEDERSEN.
vi. WALTER HERMAN PEDERSEN (PETERSEN), b. 08 Aug 1896, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; d. 31 Dec 1928, Washington County, Nebraska, USA.
More About WALTER HERMAN PEDERSEN (PETERSEN):
Burial: Thone Cemetery, Section 1, Row 2, Lot 22, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
vii. FRED N. PEDERSEN (PETERSEN), b. 09 Feb 1899, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; d. 20 Mar 1928, Washington county, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for FRED N. PEDERSEN (PETERSEN):
1920 Census list him as a invalid -unable to work --handicapped
Died at age 29
He is listed under the Thone Cemetery under the name Petersen --
Burial:Thone, Lot 22 Section 1, Row 1, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
More About FRED N. PEDERSEN (PETERSEN):
Burial: Thone Cemetery, Section 1, Row 2, Lot 22, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
5. viii. NELS A. PEDERSEN, b. 12 Jul 1902, Herman, Washinton County, Nebraska, USA; d. 29 Jul 1976, Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, USA.
ix. LAURA H. PEDERSEN, b. 24 Jan 1907, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; d. 23 Nov 1996, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA; m. PETER ANDERSEN, Herman; b. 10 Nov 1903, Nebraska, USA; d. 27 Jan 1993, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for LAURA H. PEDERSEN:
Laura is Buried by her husband Peter Andersen
Burial: 26 Nov 1996, Blair Cemetery, Block 116, Lot 8, Grave 5, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Dana Archives show that she was also married to Walter Wachter at one time. He is buried at the Blair Cemetery --block 116-- lot 8-- grave 3 --buried by his wife Hannah C. --block 116 --Lot 8 --grave 4 --she died in Herman, Nebraska
More About LAURA H. PEDERSEN:
Burial: 26 Nov 1996, Blair Cemetery, Block 116, Lot 8, Grave 5, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Notes for PETER ANDERSEN:
SSN: 508-46-3115, issued in Nebraska (1955)
Last Residence: 68029 Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
His parents wer: Peter Andersen, Sr. & Anna Petersen
More About PETER ANDERSEN:
Burial: 29 Jan 1993, Blair Cemetery, Blockk 116, Lot 8, Grave 6, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Generation No. 2
2. MAMIE L.2 PEDERSEN (NIELS HENRICK1) was born 01 Apr 1886 in Nebraska, USA, and died 06 Jun 1948 in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA. She married ALBERT L. CHRISTENSEN Bet. 1907 - 1908, son of NIELS CHRISTENSEN and JOHANNA CARSEN. He was born 14 Jan 1885 in York Creek, Washington County, Nebraska, USA, and died 16 Mar 1958 in Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.
Notes for MAMIE L. PEDERSEN:
Lived in Herman, Nebraska
Burial: 09 Jun 1948, Blair Cemetery, Block 102- Lot 4 - Grave 2, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
More About MAMIE L. PEDERSEN:
Burial: 09 Jun 1948, Blair Cemetery, Block 102, Lot 4, Grave 2, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USa
Notes for ALBERT L. CHRISTENSEN:
Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 Record
Name: Albert L. Christensen
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1885
Death Date: 16 Mar 1958
Death County: Morrison
Sate File Number: 010204
Certificate Number: 010204
Certificate Year: 1958
Record Number: 1363989
Address: 1920, Minnesota> Morrison County> Darling Township > District 155 --census taken on 3 January 1920 --
In Corporated Place: Randell Village --Sheet No. 1 A
More About ALBERT L. CHRISTENSEN:
Burial: Blair Cemetery, Block 102, Lot 4, Grave 1, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Children of MAMIE PEDERSEN and ALBERT CHRISTENSEN are:
i. NELS J.3 CHRISTENSEN, b. 1909, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for NELS J. CHRISTENSEN:
Address: 1920, Minnesota> Morrison County> Darling Township > District 155 --census taken on 3 January 1920 --In Corporated Place: Randell Village --Sheet No. 1 A -- he was age 11
ii. THELMA C. CHRISTENSEN, b. 1910, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for THELMA C. CHRISTENSEN:
Address: 1920, Minnesota> Morrison County> Darling Township > District 155 --census taken on 3 January 1920 --In Corporated Place: Randell Village --Sheet No. 1 A -- she was age 10
iii. FLORENCE J. CHRISTENSEN, b. 1913, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for FLORENCE J. CHRISTENSEN:
Address: 1920, Minnesota> Morrison County> Darling Township > District 155 --census taken on 3 January 1920 --In Corporated Place: Randell Village --Sheet No. 1 A -- she was age 7
iv. EDNA F. CHRISTENSEN, b. 1914, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for EDNA F. CHRISTENSEN:
Address: 1920, Minnesota> Morrison County> Darling Township > District 155 --census taken on 3 January 1920 --In Corporated Place: Randell Village --Sheet No. 1 A -- she was age 6
3. HATTIE C.2 PEDERSEN (NIELS HENRICK1) was born 20 Mar 1889 in Nebraska, USA, and died 09 Aug 1945 in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA. She married MORRIS CHRISTENSEN, son of NIELS CHRISTENSEN and JOHANNA CARSEN. He was born 04 Apr 1889 in Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, and died 04 Jul 1970 in Blair, Washington county, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for HATTIE C. PEDERSEN:
Burial: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, Block 101, Lot 8, Grave 7
More About HATTIE C. PEDERSEN:
Burial: 12 Aug 1945, Blair Cemetery, Block 101, Lot 8, Grave 7, Blair, Washington county, Nebraska, USA
Notes for MORRIS CHRISTENSEN:
1910 United States Federal Census
about Morace Christensen
Name: Morace Christensen
Age in 1910: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Nebraska
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: Denmark
Mother's Name: Johanna C
Mother's Birth Place: Sweden
Home in 1910: Grant, Washington, Nebraska
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Johanna C Christensen 56
Minnie Christensen 23
Morace Christensen 21
Louie Christensen 18
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Washington, Nebraska; Roll: T624_855; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 1413.
World War I Draft Registration 1917-1918> Nebraska > Washington County > Draft Card C
Name in full: Morris Christensen
Home Address: Heman
Date of Birth: April 4, 1889
a natural born citizen
Where were you born? Herman, Nebraska
What is your present occupation? Farmer
Solely Dependant on you? Wife and child
married
Race: white
military? None
Medium build, medium height
light blue eyes
Hair: light
Has a person lost a leg or arm, feet, eyes, or otherwise disabled? no
Precinct: Grant
city: Herman
State: Nebraska
signed June 5 1917
Burial: 07 Jul 1970, Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, Block 101, Lot 8, Grave 8
SSN: 507-42-9378, issued in Nebraska
Residence: 1920, Grant Township, Washington County, Nebraska, USA --Census taken on 19 January 1920
Morris --Head-- age 30 --born in Nebraska
Hattie C -wife- --age 30 --born in Nebraska
Hazel--Daughter --age 3 3/12 --born in Nebraska
Clarence J. --son --age 10/12 -- born in Nebraska
Walter H. Pederson --Brother-in-law --age 22--born in Nebraska
Laura H. Pedersen --sister-in-law--age 12--born in Nebraska
Ellis, Allie T. --teacher --age 24 --born in Nebraska --parents from Germany
Residence: 1930, Grant Township, Washington County, Nebraska, USA census taken 21 April 1930
Christensen, Morris --head-- Rents --family lives on a farm-- age 41 --married 25 years --born in Nebraska --parents born in Denmark --occupation: farmer, general farming
Hattie C. --wife -- age 41 --married 25 years --born in Nebraska --both her parents were born in Denmark
Hazel M. --daughter-- age 13 --born in Nebraska--both her parents were born in Nebraska
Clarence J. --son --age 11 -- born in Nebraska --both his parents were born in Nebraska
Dean B. --son -- age 2 1/12 --born in Nebraska --both his parents were born in Nebraska
Pedersen, Nels H. -- father-in-law -- age 75 --widowed -- born in Denmark --his parents were born in Denmark --immigration 1882
Lindon, Edward --hired man -- age 49 --Denmark --immigration 1910
More About MORRIS CHRISTENSEN:
Burial: 08 Jul 1970, Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, Block 101, Lot 8, Grave 8
Children of HATTIE PEDERSEN and MORRIS CHRISTENSEN are:
i. HAZEL B.3 CHRISTENSEN, b. 15 Sep 1916; m. LARRY DAVIS.
Notes for HAZEL B. CHRISTENSEN:
No children
6. ii. CLARENCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN, b. 05 Feb 1919, Herman, Washington County, Nebraska; d. 18 Nov 1998, Blair, Washingotn County, Nebraska, USA.
iii. DEAN B. CHRISTENSEN, b. 01 Feb 1928; m. SHIRLEY, 16 Nov 1947.
Notes for DEAN B. CHRISTENSEN:
Marriage: 16 Nov 1947-- information From Clarence & Leora (Eppersen) Christensen's family Bible--When list birthdays & marriages in Clarence's family and Leora's family.
iv. GLENN CHRISTENSEN, b. 19 Sep 1932; d. 20 Apr 1989; m. SHIRLEY, 26 Jul 1956.
4. ALBERT W. PEDERSEN2 (PETERSEN) (NIELS HENRICK1 PEDERSEN) was born 12 Mar 1891 in Nebraska, USA, and died 02 Jul 1941. He married KATIE PETERSEN. She was born 1892 in Nebraska, USA.
More About ALBERT W. PEDERSEN (PETERSEN):
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Section 3, Row 2, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Child of ALBERT (PETERSEN) and KATIE PETERSEN is:
i. ELAINE M.3 PEDERSEN, b. 1916, Grant Twp., Washington County, Nebraska, USA.
5. NELS A.2 PEDERSEN (NIELS HENRICK1) was born 12 Jul 1902 in Herman, Washinton County, Nebraska, USA, and died 29 Jul 1976 in Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, USA. He married JUNE CUSHMAN 28 Nov 1923 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA, daughter of FRED CUSHMAN and LOIS FLETCHER. She was born 16 Feb 1904, and died 11 Jul 1993 in Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for NELS A. PEDERSEN:
Buried: 2 Aug 1976, Blair Cemetery, Block 104, Lot 3, Grave 9, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
More About NELS A. PEDERSEN:
Burial: 02 Aug 1976, Blair Cemetery, Block 104, Lot 3, Grave 9, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
More About JUNE CUSHMAN:
Burial: 15 Jul 1993, Blair Cemetery, Block 104, Lot 3, Grave 8, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Children of NELS PEDERSEN and JUNE CUSHMAN are:
i. LILA3 PEDERSEN, m. DONALD PLUMMER.
Notes for LILA PEDERSEN:
Lived in : Friend, Nebraska
ii. RUBY PEDERSEN, m. ROLLAND HOVENDICK.
iii. SHARON PEDERSEN, m. BRYCE HATTON.
Notes for SHARON PEDERSEN:
Herman, Nebraska
iv. FRED PEDERSEN.
Generation No. 3
6. CLARENCE JAMES3 CHRISTENSEN (HATTIE C.2 PEDERSEN, NIELS HENRICK1) was born 05 Feb 1919 in Herman, Washington County, Nebraska, and died 18 Nov 1998 in Blair, Washingotn County, Nebraska, USA. He married LEORA BERNICE EPPERSEN 17 Apr 1949, daughter of CHARLES EPPERSON and OLLIE RICHARDS. She was born 24 Nov 1924 in Burt County, Nebraska, USA, and died 21 Nov 1997 in Memorial Community Hospital, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska.
Notes for CLARENCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN:
1920, Grant Township, Washington County, Nebraska, USA--age 1
Address: 1930, Grant, Washington, Nebraska
SSN: 508-14-8562, Issued in Nebraska
Burial: 21 Nov 1998, Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
More About CLARENCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN:
Burial: 21 Nov 1998, Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washingotn County, Nebraska, USA-- Block: 101 Lot: 8 Grave: 4
Notes for LEORA BERNICE EPPERSEN:
Church affilliation: Herman Federated Church
SSN: 508-78-6493, issued in Nebraska
More About LEORA BERNICE EPPERSEN:
Burial: 24 Nov 1997, Blair Cemetery, Block 101, Lot 8, Grave 5, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Children of CLARENCE CHRISTENSEN and LEORA EPPERSEN are:
i. MARK ALLEN4 CHRISTENSEN, b. 28 Jul 1951, Washington county, Nebraska, USA; d. 28 Jul 1951, Washington County, Nebraska, USA.
More About MARK ALLEN CHRISTENSEN:
Burial: Blair Cemetery, Block 101, Lot 8, Grave 6, Blair, Washingotn County, Nebraska, USA
7. ii. NELS DAVID CHRISTENSEN, b. 11 Sep 1955, Washington county, Nebraska, USA.
Generation No. 4
7. NELS DAVID4 CHRISTENSEN (CLARENCE JAMES3, HATTIE C.2 PEDERSEN, NIELS HENRICK1) was born 11 Sep 1955 in Washington county, Nebraska, USA. He married SUSAN ADAMS 07 Aug 1976 in Methodist Church, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA, daughter of KENNETH ADAMS and JOAN MLNARIK. She was born 21 Nov 1957 in Omaha, Douglas county, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for NELS DAVID CHRISTENSEN:
Occupation: Mechanic
Notes for SUSAN ADAMS:
Occupation: Hairdresser, Arbonne consultant
Children of NELS CHRISTENSEN and SUSAN ADAMS are:
i. STACY MARIE5 CHRISTENSEN, b. 17 Mar 1977, Omaha, Douglas county, Nebraska, USA; m. AARON MCKENZIE.
Notes for STACY MARIE CHRISTENSEN:
Divorced Husband Aaron Mckenzie --2007
ii. (BABY) CHRISTINE CHRISTENSEN, b. Abt. 1982, died: abt. 1982 Omaha, Douglas county, Nebraska, USA; d. Abt. 1982.
iii. CANDIDA CAY CHRISTENSEN, b. 10 May 1985, Omaha, Douglas county, Nebraska, USA.
Notes for CANDIDA CAY CHRISTENSEN:
Occupation: Model, receptionist
Married: Ryan Baxter of Modamin, Iowa
iv. DEVEN ALEXANDER CHRISTENSEN, b. 10 Jan 1997, Omaha, Douglas county, Nebraska, USA.
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