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Henrik Holst Peterson 1903–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 16, 1903

Birth Location: Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark

Death Date: 06 Dec 1977

Death Location: Hemet, Riverside, California, USA

Father: Jens Pedersen

Mother: Else Jensen

Spouse(s): Ethel Watson

Children(s): George Peterson, Henry Peterson

In 1903, Henrik Holst Peterson entered the world in Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark, born to Jens Holst Pedersen And Else Maria Jensen. In 1916, Henrik Holst Peterson resided in Ravnsborggade, Danmark. Henrik Holst Peterson married Ethel Violet Watson, and had children including George Holst Peterson, Henry Jens Peterson. Henrik Holst Peterson passed away in 1977 in Hemet, Riverside, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Henrik Holst Peterson entered the world in Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark, born to Jens Holst Pedersen And Else Maria Jensen.
  • In 1916, Henrik Holst Peterson resided in Ravnsborggade, Danmark.
  • Henrik Holst Peterson married Ethel Violet Watson, and had children including George Holst Peterson, Henry Jens Peterson.
  • Henrik Holst Peterson passed away in 1977 in Hemet, Riverside, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jens Pedersen
1873–1949
Birth Location: Tjorring, Ringkobing, Denmark
JP
Else Jensen
1879–
Birth Location: Ingstrup, Nordjylland, Denmark
EJ

Spouses(s)

Ethel Watson
1906–1985
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
EW

Children(s)

George Peterson
1925–2013
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
GP
Henry Peterson
1924–2010
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
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Henrik Peterson's Ancestors

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Henrik Peterson
1903–1977
Birth Place: Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark
Parents
Jens Holst Pedersen
1873–1949
Tjorring, Ringkobing, Denmark
Else (Maria) Jensen
1879–
Ingstrup, Nordjylland, Denmark
Grandparents
Dorthe (Marie) Sørensen
1854–1885
Trudslev, Ingstrup, Hvetbo, Hjørring, Denmark
Great-Grandparents
Søren Hansen
1821–
Else Mortensdatter
1812–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henrik Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Henrik (Holst) Peterson (March 16, 1903–06 Dec 1977) m. Ethel (Violet) Watson (31 Oct 1906–3 February 1985)
  1. 1. George (Holst) Peterson 1925–2013 m. Erma (Mae) Deputy 1930–2015
    1. 1. George (David (Joe)) Peterson 1947–2021 m. Donna (Gayle) Bowen 1948–2014
  2. 2. Henry (Jens) Peterson 1924–2010

Henrik Peterson's Timeline

10 Records

1903
March 16, 1903
Birth of Henrik Holst Peterson in Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark
Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark
1916
1916
Age 13
Henrik Holst Peterson resided here in Ravnsborggade, Danmark
Ravnsborggade, Danmark
1917
15 April 1917
Age 14
Henrik Holst Peterson - Confirmation in Timring, Ringkøbing, Ringkøbing Amt, Danmark
Timring, Ringkøbing, Ringkøbing Amt, Danmark
1925
abt 1925
Age 22
Henrik Holst Peterson resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 27
Henrik Holst Peterson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1933
1933
Age 30
Henrik Holst Peterson resided here in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Henrik Holst Peterson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Henrik Holst Peterson resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1942
1942
Age 39
Henrik Holst Peterson resided here in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
1977
06 Dec 1977
Age 74
Death of Henrik Holst Peterson in Hemet, Riverside, California, USA
Hemet, Riverside, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 16, 1903
    Event Place: Ingstrup Parish, Hjorring, Denmark
    Record Source:
    [1] New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917-1965, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Index to Alien Crewmen Who Were Discharged or Who Deserted at New York, New York, May 1917-Nov 1957; NAI Number: 4497925; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
    [2] National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1412
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T627_1199; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 78-31B
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 700-09-1148; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] California, Death Index, Date: 1977-12-06
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 679; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 407.0; FHL microfilm: 2340414
    [7] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1934; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 5581; Line: 14; Page Number: 169
    [8] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2897; Line: 13; Page Number: 208
    [9] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 5
    [10] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [11] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [12] Denmark, Church Records, Rigsarkivet; Danmark; Kontraministerialbog; Reference: Aodata01\kirkeboeger1892\48551\c513e\g\002
    [13] 1916 Denmark Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Ravnsborggade, Danmark
    Record Source: 1916 Denmark Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Confirmation
    Event Date: 15 April 1917
    Event Place: Timring, Ringkøbing, Ringkøbing Amt, Danmark
    Record Source: Denmark, Church Records, Rigsarkivet; Danmark; Kontraministerialbog; Reference: Aodata01\kirkeboeger1892\48551\c513e\g\002

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1920
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 679; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 407.0; FHL microfilm: 2340414
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2897; Line: 13; Page Number: 208

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1925
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 679; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 407.0; FHL microfilm: 2340414

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T627_1199; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 78-31B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T627_1199; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 78-31B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1412

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 5

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Denmark
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2897; Line: 13; Page Number: 208

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Dec 1977
    Event Place: Hemet, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 700-09-1148; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1977-12-06
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