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Lars Johannes Edward Christensen 1897 – 1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Oct 1897

Birth Location: dad lives Maple Park IL

Death Date: 03 Jan 1997

Death Location: Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States

Father: Hans Kristensen

Mother: Karen Sørensen

Spouse(s): Jenny Groothuis

Children(s): Buddy Christensen, Arlene Christensen, Norma Christensen, Don Christensen, Sandra Christensen

Lars Johannes Edward Christensen was born in 1897 in dad lives Maple Park IL, the child of Hans Frederik Kristensen and Karen Marie Sørensen. Lars Johannes Edward Christensen married Jenny Grace Groothuis, and had children including Buddy Christensen, Arlene Christensen, Norma Mae Christensen, Don Marlin Christensen, Sandra Christensen. Lars Johannes Edward Christensen passed away in 1997 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States.

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Biography

  • Lars Johannes Edward Christensen was born in 1897 in dad lives Maple Park IL, the child of Hans Frederik Kristensen and Karen Marie Sørensen.
  • Lars Johannes Edward Christensen married Jenny Grace Groothuis, and had children including Buddy Christensen, Arlene Christensen, Norma Mae Christensen, Don Marlin Christensen, Sandra Christensen.
  • Lars Johannes Edward Christensen passed away in 1997 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hans Kristensen
Birth Location: –
HK
Karen Sørensen
1872 – 1932
Birth Location: Saby, Denmark
KS

Spouses(s)

Jenny Groothuis
1906 – 1967
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
JG

Children(s)

Buddy Christensen
Birth Location: –
BC
Arlene Christensen
1926 –
Birth Location: South Dakota
AC
Norma Christensen
1929 –
Birth Location: Wasta, SD USA
NC
Don Christensen
1933 – 1997
Birth Location: Owanka Penni, South Dakota
DC
Sandra Christensen
1939 –
Birth Location: South Dakota
SC

Lars Christensen's Ancestors

Self
Lars Christensen
1897 – 1997
Birth Place: dad lives Maple Park IL
Parents
Hans Frederik Kristensen
Karen (Marie) Sørensen
1872 – 1932
Saby, Denmark
Grandparents
Jens Sorensen
Saby or Salby, Denmark
Anne (Christine) Jensen
Engelrop, Denmark
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lars Christensen's Descendants

1.
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Lars (Johannes Edward) Christensen (11 Oct 1897 – 03 Jan 1997) m. Jenny (Grace) Groothuis (10 Jan 1906 – 4 October 1967)
  1. 1. Buddy Christensen (Unknown – )
  2. 2. Arlene Christensen (abt 1926 – )
  3. 3. Norma (Mae) Christensen (11 Oct 1929 – ) m. Donald (Emmett) Nelson (08 Jan 1923 – Oct 2011)
    1. 1. Bruce (Edward) Nelson (14 Dec 1956 – ) m. Stephanie (Jean) Baxter (22 Dec 1958 – ) m. Amy Pearson (Jan 1981 – )
      1. 1. Keri (Rene') Nelson (14 Feb 1982 – ) m. Lloyd (Keith) Stephens
        1. 1. Levi (Cole) Nelson (21 Jul 2005 – )
      2. 2. Kaitlyn (Jean) Nelson (26 Sep 1990 – ) m. Kenneth (Royce) O'Neal (20 Apr 1986 – )
      3. 3. Bryce (James) Nelson (29 Jul 2005 – 24 Dec 2007)
      4. 4. Mallory Nelson
      5. 5. Leah Nelson
    2. 2. Sheryl (Lea) Nelson (29 Dec 1959 – ) m. Mark (Lloyd) Bakke (10 Jun 1960 – 21 Feb 2004) m. Al Strandberg
      1. 1. Jenna Bakke (Jun 1984 – ) m. Benjamin Ryan (abt 1984 – )
      2. 2. Tegan Bakke (Apr 1988 – )
      3. 3. Shealyn Bakke (Aug 1993 – )
    3. 3. LaDonna (Mae) Nelson (07 Nov 1962 – ) m. William (aka Bill) Gannon (05 Mar 1962 – )
  4. 4. Don (Marlin) Christensen (17 Jun 1933 – 21 May 1997)
  5. 5. Sandra Christensen (abt 1939 – )

Lars Christensen's Timeline

12 Records

1897
11 Oct 1897
Birth of Lars Johannes Edward Christensen in København, Kobenhavn, Denmark
København, Kobenhavn, Denmark
1897
11 Oct 1897
Birth of Lars Johannes Edward Christensen in dad lives Maple Park IL
dad lives Maple Park IL
1897
3 Dec 1897
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen was baptized in Sankt Matthæus, København, Københavns Amt; Staden København, Danmark
Sankt Matthæus, København, Københavns Amt; Staden København, Danmark
1902
1902
Age 5
Burial of Lars Johannes Edward Christensen in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen resided here in Squaw Grove, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Squaw Grove, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen resided here in Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
1925
1925
Age 28
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen resided here in Beadle
Beadle
1930
1930
Age 33
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen resided here in Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota
Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota
1935
1935
Age 38
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen resided here in Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota
Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen resided here in Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota, United States
Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota, United States
1960
1960
Age 63
Lars Johannes Edward Christensen resided here in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
1997
03 Jan 1997
Age 100
Death of Lars Johannes Edward Christensen in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States
Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1897
    Event Place: København, Kobenhavn, Denmark
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] Web: South Dakota, Find A Grave Index, 1861-2011
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 504-01-3123; Issue State: South Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3862; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 47-13
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Registration County: Beadle; Roll: 1877785
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 286
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Squaw Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T624_285; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374298
    [9] Denmark, Church Records, 1812-1918, Rigsarkivet; Danmark; Kontraministerialbog; Reference: AOdata01\Kirkeboeger1892\058\3\026
    [10] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Rapid City Journal; Publication Date: 4/ Jan/ 1997; Publication Place: Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America; ,0.85994095,0.35676384
    [11] Web: Rapid City, South Dakota, Obituary Index, 1968-2012
    [12] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1897
    Event Place: dad lives Maple Park IL
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1897
    Event Place: Sankt Matthæus, København, Københavns Amt; Staden København, Danmark
    Record Source: Denmark, Church Records, 1812-1918, Rigsarkivet; Danmark; Kontraministerialbog; Reference: AOdata01\Kirkeboeger1892\058\3\026

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1902
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 286

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Squaw Grove, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Squaw Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T624_285; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374298

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Roll: T625_303; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 286

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Beadle
    Record Source: South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3862; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 47-13

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lakeside, Meade, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3862; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 47-13

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Beadle County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Registration County: Beadle; Roll: 1877785

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beadle, SD
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beadle, South Dakota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Dakota; Registration County: Beadle; Roll: 1877785

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rapid City
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Rapid City Journal; Publication Date: 4/ Jan/ 1997; Publication Place: Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America; ,0.85994095,0.35676384

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1997
    Event Place: Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: South Dakota, Find A Grave Index, 1861-2011
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 504-01-3123; Issue State: South Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Rapid City Journal; Publication Date: 4/ Jan/ 1997; Publication Place: Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America; ,0.85994095,0.35676384
    [5] Web: Rapid City, South Dakota, Obituary Index, 1968-2012

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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