Ancestors of Minnie Margaret Hansen

The Ancestors of Minnie Margaret Hansen

Minnie Margaret Hansen
1st generation: George Martin Hansen Anna Louise Magsin
2nd generation: Martin Hansen Brodine Margaretha Peterson
Carl Magsin Louise Ginter
3rd generation: Matz Hansen Margaretha Dorothea J�rgensen
Andreas Nahman Peters Kresche Gerrets
Henry Ginter
4th generation: Hans Nissen Birtha Adsers
Jeppe J�rgensen Jung Ing Bohn
5th generation: Simon J�rgens Dievert (Dorothea) Jepsen
Boh Hayen Marret Peters
6th generation: J�rgen Thomsen Maren (?)
Jeppe Petersen Dorothea (?)
Hay Bohn J. Ing Knudten(?)
7th generation: Boh Arfsten Thor
Peter Hankens Vollig Peters

Minnie Margaret Hansen

Birth Record 1/19/1908 Kankakee, Kankakee, IL, Book 6, Page 162
Marriage record 5/15/1926 Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Witnessed by Vivian Pierce and
Lula Colvin. Performed by H. M. Hildebrandt, 3rd Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL.
(non-official docs)
1910 Federal Census: George Hansen household
1920 Federal Census: George Hansen household
1930 Federal Census: Sam Eddington household
Death Record
Obit of Minnie Hansen Eddington: 1/11/1999, The State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, P. 12:
�Minnie Eddington: Springfield � Minnie Eddington, 90, of Springfield died Saturday, Jan. 9,
1999, at St. John�s Hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1908, in Springfield. She married Samuel J.
Eddington in 1926 in Springfield; he died in 1988. Mrs. Eddington, a resident of Springfield all of
her life, was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Survivors: four sons, Samuel and Paul
Eddington, both of Rochester, Donald Eddington, of Springfield and Edward Eddington of Sandia Park,
N.M.; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.�
Sexton Records: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, IL

1st generation

George Martin Hansen

Birth Record May 29, 1877 in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Immigration Record 1893
Naturalization Record
1900 Federal Census:
Marriage record to Anna Magsin, St. Joseph Cty, IN 3/4/7, Bk 21, P. 164
1910 Federal Census: George Hansen household, Dwight, Livingston, IL, ED 33, Page xx.
George (head-33-M-GER-GER-GER), Annie (wife-24-M-GER-GER-GER), Herman (son-4-S-IL-GER-GER),
Minnie (dtr-4-S-IL-GER-GER), Lizzie (dtr-1/12-S-IL-GER-GER). George & Annie have been married for
5 years, have 3 children, 3 living. George is a street laborer. No immigration info supplied. 310 W. Delaware St.
1920 Federal Census: George Hansen household, Capitol Township, Sangamon, IL, ED 136, page 7a. George
(head-42-M-GER-GER-GER), Annie (wife-32-M-GER-GER-GER), Minnie (dtr-12-S-IL-GER-GER), Louise
(dtr-9-S-IL-GER-GER). Immigration for both George & Annie listed as 1893. Natuarlization: PA for
George, AL for Louise. Both are listed from Oevenum. George is a railroad worker.
1930 Federal Census: George Hansen household, Springfield, Sangamon, IL, ED 7, page 9a.
George (head-53-M-GER-GER-GER), Annie (wife-43-M-GER-GER-GER). Age at first marriage: 30 for
George, 20 for Anna. George came to America in 1882, Anna in 1903. George is a car repairman for C&A RR.
Death Record 5/16/1955 SPfld, IL
Obit of George M. Hansen: Illinois State Journal, 5/17/1955, p.13. �GEORGE M. HANSEN: George M. Hansen,
of 318 N. Thirteenth Place, died at 10:30 a.m. yesterday at St. John�s Hospital following a long illness. He
was 77 years old. Mr. Hansen is survived by his wife, Anna; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Eddington,
Springfield, and Mrs. Louisa Lane, Kankakee; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Peterson, of California; four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Remains were taken to the Ellinger and Kunz funeral home
where services will be held tomorrow, Rev. William Sexton officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery.�
Sexton Records: Oak Ridge, Spfld, IL: 41A, N1/3 of E � of 120

George Martin Hansen was born May 29, 1877 in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, the son of
Martin and Brodine Margaretha (Peterson) Hansen. According to Marret Kauffner who provided most of the
genealogical lookups for the Hansen line, George�s birth name was Martin Conrad Hansen.

The Isles of F�hr, Amrum and Sylt are in the North Frisian Islands in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark and
Germany. The Frisians are a race of hardy seafarers and farmers according to Marret Kauffner.

At the age of 16, George left Germany via Hamburg aboard the Rhaetia arriving at Ellis Island in New York on
May 22, 1893. (I have concerns on whether Rhaetia is the true ship he arrived based on the ship�s
description as built in 1904. It is unclear at this point whether the description is incorrect or whether the ship
name is incorrect.)

George made his way to Livingston County, IL where he had pictures taken in the late 1890s in both Dwight and Pontiac.

George Hansen married Anna Magsin on March 4, 1907 in St. Joseph County, Indiana. George and Anna had three
children: Herman, Minnie and Louise. Herman passed away sometime before 1920 . According to George
and Anna�s grandson, Samuel Eddington, Sr., Herman was visiting the Magsin family in Kankakee when an
epidemic broke out. He was buried before the family was notified in Springfield due to fears of spreading
the disease. Thus far, death or burial records have not been found.

George began working for Alton Railroad in August 1912 in Dwight, Livingston, IL. He worked as a car repairman in
Dwight until March of 1916. George re-located his family to Springfield working for Ridgely Yards from
September 1916 until his retirement, probably at the end of the year in 1938. On October 16, 1924, George
had a picture taken by �Art & Emma of Washington, D.C.� at Chicago & Alton RR. The picture is labeled
�Rip Track Gang�.

George Hansen applied for and became a naturalized United States citizen on January 2, 1923 in Springfield,
Sangamon County, Illinois, Certificate number 1570799.

George Martin Hansen died in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois on May 16, 1955. He was laid to rest at Oak
Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois on May 18, 1955.

Anna Louise Magsin

Birth Record
Immigration Record
Marriage record to Anna Magsin, St. Joseph Cty, IN 3/4/7, Bk 21, P. 164
Birth record of Children: Herman (abt 1906), Minnie (1/19/8 Kankakee), Louise (3/18/10 Dwight)
1910 Federal Census: George Hansen household
1920 Federal Census: George Hansen household
Death record of Herman Hansen, Kankakee, IL?
1930 Federal Census: George Hansen household
Death Record of Anna Hansen 12/14/1978 Spfld, IL
Obit of Anna Hansen: Illinois State Journal, 12/15/1978. �ANNA HANSEN: Mrs. Anna Hansen, 91, formerly of
317 N. 13th Place, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Illini House. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sam (Minnie)
Eddington of Springfield and Mrs. Louisa Lane of Kankakee; one brother, Gust Magsin of Richmond, Ind.;
one sister, Mrs. Emma Young of Kankakee; four grandsons; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Bisch Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.�
Sexton Records: Oak Ridge, Spfld, IL: 41A, N1/3 of E � of 120
Obit of Louise A. Lane: State Journal Register, date and page unknown: "Louise A. Lane: Louise Annie Lane, 80, of
Kankakee died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday at her residence. She was born March 18, 1910, in Dwight, the daughter of
George and Anna Louise Maxine Hansen. Surviving are one sister, Minnie Margaret Eddington of Springfield; and
four nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bisch Memorial Home, with the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery."
Death notice of Louise A. Lane: State Journal Register, date and page unknown: "LANE, LOUISE ANNIE - Of Kankakee
died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 1990, at her residence, age 80. Surviving are one sister, Minnie Margaret
Eddington of Springfield; and four nephews. Remains are at Bisch Memorial Home, where friends may call from noon
and until time of services at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery."

Anna Louise Magsin was born August 18, 1887 in Germany, the daughter of Carl and Louise (Ginter) Magsin . According to Anna�s
petition for Naturalization, she was born in �Amiden� and claimed her last place of foreign residence was
�Ratinghausen, Germany.�

Anna and her family left Germany via Bremen arriving in Baltimore, Maryland on September 5, 1902 aboard the Main .
(According to a ships list found at the Family History Center, Anna (17), Auguste (14), Karl (11), Emma (6) came to
America aboard the Main with Maria Kolakowska (44). Maria states her passage was paid by her brother-in-law and
the children by their uncle. No relationship is stated between Maria and the children, even though the passenger list
also shows their last name as Kolakowska. Further research is required.)

George Hansen married Anna Magsin on March 4, 1907 in St. Joseph County, Indiana. George and Anna had three children: Herman,
Minnie and Louise. Herman passed away sometime before 1920 . According to George and Anna�s grandson, Samuel
Eddington, Sr., Herman was visiting the Magsin family in Kankakee when an epidemic broke out. He was buried before the
family was notified in Springfield due to fears of spreading the disease. Thus far, death or burial records have not been
found. Minnie was born January 19, 1908 in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois and Louise was born March 18, 1910 in Dwight,
Livingston County, Illinois.

Anna and George lived in Dwight from 1910 or before until March 1916 . Because of a change in George�s job, the family moved to
Springfield before September 1916 and lived out the rest of their days there.

Anna applied for and became a naturalized American citizen September 9, 1941 . For her physical characteristics, Anna described
herself as 5� 2�, 180 pounds, brown hair and green eyes with a scar on her right cheek and left temple . She listed her
name at time of arrival as �Margiem� .

Anna Louise Hansen died on December 14, 1978 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois . She was laid to rest at Oak Ridge
Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois on December 18, 1978.

Passenger lists:
FHL # NARA # Volumes Dates Covered
0830497 T844-31 166 Aug. 20, 1902--Sept. 27, 1902 - Supposedly arrived 9/5/2 in
Baltimore on the Main - order 1/28/3

2nd generation

Martin Hansen

Birth Record
Marriage record to Brodine Margaretha Peterson September 15, 1873, but the place is unknown.
Death Record
Obit
Sexton Records:

Martin Hansen was born May 19, 1852, probably in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, the son of Matz
and Margaretha Dorothea (Juergensen) Hansen. He married Brodine Peterson on September 15, 1873, but
not on the Isle of F�hr. Martin and Brodine had 3 sons and 1 daughter ; however, only three siblings have
been identified, all born in Oevenum. Martin Conrad (American name George Martin) born May 19, 1877.
Margaretha Dorothea born October 28, 1879. Anton Conrad born March 18, 1882.

According to �Chronik des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr,� by Johann Braren, Martin Hansen lived at number 33B in
Oevenum beginning in 1873. A death date or place could not be established for Martin. By the time of
Brodine�s death in 1895, all of the children had made their way to America.

In 1900, Margaretha (Margaret) Hansen is living in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois. She states she came to
America in 1891 (approximately age 12).

All of the information above was provided by Marret Kauffner via email dated 1/29/2001 ([email protected])
with exceptions noted.

Brodine Margaretha Peterson

Birth Record
Marriage record to Matz Hansen September 15, 1873, but the place is unknown.
Birth record of Children: Martin Conrad (5/29/1877), Margaretha Dorothea (10/28/1979), Anton Conrad (3/18/1882)
Death Record
Obit
Sexton Records:

Brodine Margaretha Peterson was born October 2, 1847 in Norddorf, Isle of Amrum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany,
the daughter pf Andreas Nehman Petersen and Kreske Toenissen. She married Martin Hansen on
September 15, 1873, but the place is unknown. Martin and Brodine had 3 sons and 1 daughter ; however,
only three siblings have been identified, all born in Oevenum. Martin Conrad (American name George Martin)
born May 19, 1877. Margaretha Dorothea born October 28, 1879. Anton Conrad born March 18, 1882. Brodine
died December 13, 1895 in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

According to �Chronik des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr,� by Johann Braren, Martin Hansen lived at number 33B in Oevenum
beginning in 1873. By the time of Brodine�s death in 1895, all of the children had made their way to
America. (See map)

In 1900, Margaretha (Margaret) Hansen is living in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois. She states she came to America
in 1891 (approximately age 12).

All of the information above was provided by Marret Kauffner via email dated 1/29/2001 ([email protected])
with exceptions noted.

Carl Magsin

Birth Record 3/18/1850 Germany
Marriage record 9/25/1872 Germany
Immigration Record 1903
Naturalization records
1900 Federal Census:
1910 Federal Census: Charles Magsin (Maxius) household, Kankakee, Kankakee County, IL, ED 102, page 7B.
Charles (head, 60, M, Ger, Ger, Ger), Louise (wife, 59, M, Ger, Ger, Ger), Gustav (son, 15, S, Ger, Ger, Ger).
All three came to America in 1904. Charles� naturalization is in process. Charles and Louise have been
married for 37 years. 125 S. 6th Ave. Charles and Gustav work as laborers doing odd jobs.
1920 Federal Census: Karl Magsin household, Kankakee, Kankakee County, IL, ED 114, page 2B. Karl
(Head, 69, M, Ger, Ger, Ger), Louisa (wife, 69, M, Ger, Ger, Ger). Both came to America in 1903. Both
pending citizenship. John and Emma Young are next on the census sheet with an address of 855 S.
Washington street. Karl and Louisa live at 654 ???. Charles is working as a trucker at a knitting factory.
1930 Federal Census: Carl Magsin (Maggine) household, Kankakee, Kankakee County, IL, ED 20, page 10B.
Carl (head, 80, M, Ger, Ger, Ger), Louisa (wife, 80, M, Ger, Ger, Ger). Carl and Louisa were both married
for the first time at 22, came to America in 1903, citizenship pending, neither speak English. Carl is retired.
Immigration record of Carl Magsin: US Citizenship & Immigration Services, No. 5101944: �Name: Carl Magsin,
entered county under same name. Live at 517 McKinley, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL. Born March 18, 1850,
Monsfeld, Germany. I am a citizen or subject of: Last of Germany. I am a male. Widowed. I am 5� 7�, 135
pounds, grey hair, blue eyes. I last arrived in the US: New York, date: ________. I came in by: Ship
name unknown. I first arrived in the United States May 6(?), 190?. I have lived in the US the last 38
years. Occupation: Laborer, employer: None. First citizenship papers received: About 1912, Kankakee, IL.
No petition for naturalization filed. No parents, no wife in US.� A lot of this form is unreadable.
Death Record 5/31/1948 Kankakee, Kankakee County, IL
Obit of Carl Magsin, paper name unknown, 6/1/1948, page 1, Kankakee, IL: �Carl Magsin of Kankakee Dies at
age of 98: Carl Magsin, 98 years of age and one of the oldest if not the oldest person in Kankakee, died
Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Young, 355 West Charles street. The aged man had
been in good health until just a few days before his death when he suffered a stroke. He had been
quite active until he had the stroke. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Rehr,
Hones and Kaiser funeral home with the Rev. Victor Langhorst officiating. Burial will be in Mound Grove
cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today and until the hour of the services. Mr.
Magsin was born March 16, 1850 in Germany. He was married there on Sept. 25, 1872 and he and his wife,
Louise, came to the United States and settled in Kankakee in 1902. His last employment was at the Bear
Brand hosiery company where he worked for about 15 years before retiring at the age of 71. His wife died
13 years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Young, with whom he lived, Mrs. Johanna Yonke of Kankakee
and Mrs. Anna Hansen of Springfield; three sons, August of Kankakee, Fred of Chicago and Gustave of Richmond,
Ind.; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and six great, great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
three children.�
Sexton Records: Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL:

Carl Magsin was born March 16, 1850 in Germany, the son of Fred Magsin. Carl married Louise Ginter on September 28,
1872 in Germany. Carl and Louise had at least six children: Emma, Anna, Johanna, Fred, August and Gustav.
The six children were listed as �surviving�; however, a final note on the obituary says three children preceded
him in death. (For more on the children of Carl and Louise Magsin, click here.)

Carl and his family came to America around 1902/1903 depending on the source , most likely on the Main on September 5,
1902 through Baltimore, Maryland. The family settled in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. It is unclear at
this point where the family lived in Germany. According to Anna Magsin Hansen�s naturalization papers, she was
born in �Amiden� and claimed her last place of foreign residence was �Ratinghausen, Germany.� August William
Magsin on his social security application stated he was born in �Maunsfeldt, Germany� . In August�s 1920 Federal
Census record, he claimed to be from �Konigsberg, Germany�.

According to a family picture, Carl Magsin was not a very tall man. The picture of Carl and Louise was probably taken at
a wedding anniversary celebration for the couple. It�s interesting to note that Carl was shorter than Louise.

Carl worked at Bear Brand hosiery company for about 15 years before retiring at the age of 71 . Carl Magsin died May
31, 1948 at the age of 98 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. Carl Magsin was buried in Mound Grove
Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois on June 2, 1948.

Louise Ginter

Birth Record 11/19/1850 Germany
Marriage record 9/25/1872 Germany
Birth record of Children: Emma, Anna, Johanna, Fred, August, Gustave, + plus 3 others?
1910 Federal Census: Charles Magsin (Maxius) household
1920 Federal Census: Karl Magsin household
1930 Federal Census: Carl Magsin (Maggine) household
Death Record 7/15/35 Kankakee, Kankakee, IL
Obit of Louise Ginter Magsin, paper name unknown, 7/17/35: �MAGSIN FUNERAL: Funeral services for Mrs.
Louisa Magsin, 84, who died Monday night, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o�clock at Rehr
funeral chapel followed by burial in Mound Grove cemetery. The body will lie for the visits of friends at
the chapel this evening from 7 to 9 o�clock and on Thursday until the funeral.�
Sexton Records: Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL:

Carl Magsin was born March 16, 1850 in Germany, the son of Fred Magsin. Carl married Louise Ginter on September
28, 1872 in Germany. Louise Ginter was born November 19, 1850, the daughter of Henry Ginter. Carl and
Louise had nine children, six children of which came to America: Johanna, August, Fred, Anna, Emma, and
Gustav. The three other children are unknown at this point, possibly dying while still in Germany.

Carl and his family came to America around 1902/1903 depending on the source, most likely on the Main leaving from
Bremen and arriving in Baltimore, Maryland on September 5, 1902 according to the naturalization papers of
Anna Magsin Hansen. Daughter Johanna married in Germany to Herman Yonke. They traveled with their 2
young children to America. Johanna & Herman had a total of 12 children, 5 dying before 1910. August, Anna,
Emma & Gustav all came to America in 1902. Brother Fred came to America in 1906 with his wife, Amelia,
and his infant daughter, Frieda. Fred and Amelia had at least two more children in America.

The family settled in Kankakee, Illinois. It is unclear at this point where the family lived in Germany. According to
Anna Magsin Hansen�s naturalization papers, she was born in �Amiden� and claimed her last place of foreign
residence was �Ratinghausen, Germany.� August William Magsin on his social security application stated he
was born in �Maunsfeldt, Germany�. In August�s 1920 Federal Census record, he claimed to be from
�Konigsberg, Germany�.

Once settled in America, each of the remaining siblings married: August to Bertha Miller (3 children), Emma to John
Young (3 children) and Gustav to Aimee Johnson (3 daughters, one who died at the age of 1), and, of
course, our own Anna who married George Hansen, who had three children, one of which died in 1918.

Carl worked at Bear Brand hosiery company for about 15 years before retiring at the age of 71 while Louise
fulfilled the traditional role of housewife. Louise died on July 15, 1935, two months before their
63 wedding anniversary. Carl Magsin died May 31, 1948 at the age of 98 in Kankakee, Illinois. According
to his obituary, Carl was probably the oldest person in Kankakee at the time of his death. Carl & Louise
Magsin are buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois, as well several of their children and
grandchildren.

3rd generation

Matz Hansen

Matz Hansen was born July 24, 1811 in Reisby (which is possibly in Denmark � which is why his line is not tracked
further in the records available to Marret Kauffner), the son of Hans Nissen and Birtha Adsers. In the
F�hr genealogical records, he is listed as an �arbeitsman,� or worker.

Matz married January 11, 1839 to Margaretha Dorothea Juergensen, daughter of Jeppe Juergensen and Jung
Ing Bohn. They had six children together:
� Jan Juergen, b. May 20, 1840
� Heinrich Bernhard, b. November 10, 1842, d. April 3, 1845
� Heinrich Bernhard, b. May 7, 1845, d. April 14, 1962
� Ingke Elisa, b. September 18, 1847, d. December 9, 1955
� Heinrich Boy, b. May 23, 1850
� Martin Hansen, b. May 19, 1852

Margaretha Dorothea died March 7, 1857 in Oevenum. Matz then married Inge Sammen, daughter of Martin
Sammen and Inge Knudten, on August 26, 1823 in Norddorf, Amrum. Matz and Inge had the
following children:
� Margaretha Dorothea, b. and d. March 20, 1860 (3 hours old)
� Meinert Julius, b. June 6, 1861, d. April 1, 1863
� Julius Meinert, b. May 7, 1865, d. September 17, 1865

Matz died July 24, 1874 in Oevenum. His widow, Inge, died June 16, 1883.

According to �Chronik des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr,� by Johann Braren, Matz Hansen lived at number 85 in Oevenum.

All of the information above was provided by Marret Kauffner via email dated 1/29/2001 ([email protected])
with exceptions noted.

Margaretha Dorothea Juergensen

Margaretha Dorothea Jurgensen was born December 18, 1819 in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany, the daughter of Jeppe Juergensen and Jung Ing Bohn.

Margaretha married January 11, 1839 to Matz Hansen, the son of Hans Nissen and Birtha Adsers. They had six
children together:
� Jan Juergen, b. May 20, 1840
� Heinrich Bernhard, b. November 10, 1842, d. April 3, 1845
� Heinrich Bernhard, b. May 7, 1845, d. April 14, 1962
� Ingke Elisa, b. September 18, 1847, d. December 9, 1955
� Heinrich Boy, b. May 23, 1850
� Martin Hansen, b. May 19, 1852

Margaretha Dorothea died March 7, 1857 in Oevenum.

All of the information above was provided by Marret Kauffner via email dated 1/29/2001 ([email protected])
with exceptions noted.

Andreas Nahmen Peters

Andreas Nahmen Peters was born on June 23, 1824 in Norddorf, Isle of Amrum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
He married Kresche Gerrets on September 10, 1845. They had at least one child, Brodine Margaretha
Peterson. Kresche died October 4, 1898 in Norddorf. Andreas, her husband, died when she was
buried on October 9, 1898 in Norddorf.

All of the information above was provided by Jens Uwe Nissen via email dated 3/11/2001 ([email protected])
with exceptions noted.

Kresche Gerrets

Kresche Gerrets (according to Marret Kauffner her name is Kreske Toenissen) was born June 4, 1823 in Nebel,
Isle of Amrum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She married Andreas Nahmen Peters on September 10, 1845.
They had at least one child, Brodine Margaretha Peterson. Kresche died October 4, 1898 in Norddorf.
Andreas, her husband, died when she was buried on October 9, 1898 in Norddorf.

All of the information above was provided by Jens Uwe Nissen via email dated 3/11/2001 ([email protected])
with exceptions noted.

Henry Ginter

Father of Louise Ginter.

4th generation

Hans Nissen

Nothing known at this time. Father of Matz Hansen. Probably from Denmark, although Nissen is a Frisian name.
�Chronik des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr� refers to him as Hans Nissen Hansen.

Birtha Adsers

Nothing known at this time. Mother of Matz Hansen. Probably from Denmark, although Adsers is not a Frisian name.
�Chronik des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr� refers to her as Birret Hansen.

Jeppe Juergensen

Jeppe Juergensen was born January 24, 1800 in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, the son of
Simon Juergens and Dievert (Dorothea) Jeppen. (�Cronick des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr states he was
born in Midlum and his mother�s maiden name was Jeppe.) He married Jung Ing Bohn on November 5, 1819.
They had the following children together:
� Margaretha Dorthea, b. December 28, 1819, married Matz Hansen in 1839
� Josina Brogitta, b. April 25, 1822, m. Martin Neilsen in Oevenum in 1847

Jeppe Juergensen died February 24, 1844 in Oevenum.

All of the information above was provided by Marret Kauffner via email dated 1/29/2001 ([email protected])
and confirmed by Jens Uwe Nissen via email dated 3/11/2001 ([email protected]) with exceptions noted.

Jung Ing Bohn

Jung Ing Bohn was born October 13, 1777, the daughter of Boh Hayen and Marret Peters. (Curious since her husband
was born in 1800 and she outlived him by almost 20 years.) She married Jeppe Juergensen on November 5,
1819. They had the following children together:
� Margaretha Dorthea, b. December 28, 1819, married Matz Hansen in 1839
� Josina Brogitta, b. April 25, 1822, m. Martin Neilsen in Oevenum in 1847

Josina and Martin had 9 children. Jung Ing Bohn died February 12, 1862 in Oevenum. Martin was killed in 1864 by a
bull. By the time of Martin�s death, only 6 of their children were surviving: Ida Josina, J�rgen, Anton Christian,
Nickels, Jens and Maria Volena Nielsen. In 1880, the children migrated to America.

Jung Ing Bohn died February 12, 1862 in Oevenum.

All of the information above was provided by Marret Kauffner via email dated 1/29/2001 ([email protected]) and
confirmed by Jens Uwe Nissen via email dated 3/11/2001 ([email protected]) with exceptions noted.

5th generation

Simon J�rgens

Simon J�rgens was born April 9, 1757, the son of J�rgen Thomsen and Maren. Marret Kauffner and Jens Uwe
Nissen disagreed on whether or not Simon was born in Midlum. Simon married before 1800 perhaps in
Heurup, perhaps in Bjerum near Hadersleben in Denmark to Dievert (Dorothea) Jeppen. (Jens Uwe
Nissen states her last name was Jepsen.)

According to Marret Kauffner, �There is a note that says that Simon was a �Heurop Amt Rippne (err.),� which I
can�t translate. An Amt is an official and I think Ripen is a place in Denmark. The note also says that
Simon was listed in the 1835 census as age 67 and in the �St.Rg.� (church?) records as 75.�

Two children were born of this marriage:
� Jeppe J�rgensen, b. January 24, 1800 in Bjerum
� J�rgen Simon J�rgensen, b. September 17, 1804 in Bjerum

Simon died April 17, 1835 in Midlum.

Dievert (Dorothea) Jeppen (or Jepsen)

Dievert (Dorothea) Jeppen (or possibly Jepsen) was born April 27, 1772 in �Bjerum/Amt Hadersleber,� the daughter
of Jeppe Petersen and Margarethe. (Jens Uwe Nissen states her last name was Jepsen.) She married
before 1800 perhaps in Heurup, perhaps in Bjerum near Hadersleben in Denmark to Simon J�rgens.
(Jens Uwe Nissen states her last name was Jepsen.)

Two children were born of this marriage:
� Jeppe J�rgensen, b. January 24, 1800 in Bjerum
� J�rgen Simon J�rgensen, b. September 17, 1804 in Bjerum

Dievert died Novemeber 3, 1851 in Midlum.

Boh Hayen

Boh Hayen was born July 1736 in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He married Marret Peters on
November 23, 1768. Together they had 5 children: J. Marret, Vollig, Hay, J. Ing and Peter Bohn. He was a
sailor. Boh Hayen died February 12, 1778 in Statenhock on Greenland by hunger.

�Left 5 unerzogene children, died in misfortune the year of the Greenland drivers. It arrived with others in the ice
had an accident finally at Statenhock and died, probably from hunger out in accordance with suppl. ELT
with the wild ones� �Translation of �Chronik des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr�, p. 179. Translation by AltaVista.

All of the information above was provided by Jens Uwe Nissen via email dated 3/11/2001 ([email protected]) with
exceptions noted.

Marret Peters

Marret Peters was born June 11, 1742 in Goting, daughter of Peter Hankens and Vollig Peters. She married Boh
Hayen on November 23, 1768. Together they had 5 children: J. Marret, Vollig, Hay, J. Ing and Peter Bohn.

�The widow orzog with large trouble irhe 5 children. The latter was 24 years absent with their death without
message. It died at the age of 76 years.� �Translation of �Chronik des Dorfes Oevenum auf F�hr�, p. 179.
Translation by AltaVista.

Marret Peters died July 6, 1818 in Oevenum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

All of the information above was provided by Jens Uwe Nissen via email dated 3/11/2001 ([email protected]) with
exceptions noted.

6th generation
J�rgen Thomsen

J�rgen Thomsen lived in Heurup, near Ribe in Denmark, before moving to Midlum, Isle of F�hr, Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany with his wife, Maren, and son, Simon J�rgens. Date of death is unknown at this point.

Maren (?)

Jeppe Petersen

Jeppe Petersen and Margaretha, from Bjerum, are the parents for Dievert (Dorothea) Jepsen.

Margaretha (?)

Jeppe Petersen and Margaretha, from Bjerum, are the parents for Dievert (Dorothea) Jepsen.

Hay Bohn

Hay Bohn was born in 1707 in Oevenum, son of Boh Arfsten and Thor. He married J. Ing Knudten(?) in 1734. They had
10 children together, 6 sons. He died in 1774.