My grandfather Niels Peter Jensen was born in Bastholm, Vrejlev, Hjørring, Denmark in 1897. His parents were Lars Peter Jensen and Nielsane Johanne Pedersen from Hjorring Denmark. From looking at family pics from Denmark there was a Karen Madsen in the pics listed as a niece to Niels. Records show that Lars was a blacksmith like his father Wilhelm. Niels learned master craftsmanship and was a painter by trade who could build just about anything. Niels' only brother William Edward Jensen came to America in 1914 when he was 18 years old and the sisters remained in Denmark. A few people named in photos from Denmark are: Erik, Dina, Erna Elbert, Greta, Syn (possibly Soren) Larsen, and Signe Andreasen. A very special thanks goes out to Lissa Pederson, a Danish genealogist who helped me find my missing links in Denmark. Jensen/Hjorring History

Lars Peter Jensen was born on July 13, 1862 in Tollestrup, Vrejlev, Hjorring, he died on Aug 5, 1949 in Hjorring. Nielsane Johanne Pedersen was born in Rakkeby on Mar 29, 1862, she died on Aug 10, 1901 in Vrejlev, Hjorring. The parents of Lars Peter Jensen were; Wilhelm Jensen (1837/1915) & Jensine Larsdatter (1837/1923). The parents of Nielsane Johanne Pedersen were; Peder Jensen (b1833 in Ugilt) & Kirsten Marie Mikkelsdatter (b1828 in Vrejlev). Wilhelm Jensen was born on Jan 13, 1837 in Vennebjerg, Hjorring, he died on Feb 11, 1915 in Hjorring. Wilhelm was the son of Jens Jacobsen (b1799 in Jerslev) & Else Pedersdatter (b1795 in Ugilt). Jensine Larsdatter was born on July 25, 1837 in Tars, Hjorring, she died on Nov 27, 1923 in Hjorring. Jensine was the daughter of Lars Christian Christensen (b1803 in Vrejlev)) and Maren "Marie"Dorthe Andersdatter (b1811 in Tars).

Children of Wilhelm Jensen & Jensine Larsdatter

married March 4, 1859 in Vrejlev

1. Else Marie Jensen – 1859/1861
2. Lars Peter Jensen – 1862/1949 m/Nielsane Johanne Pedersen Nov 5, 1889
3. Frederick Wilhelm Jensen – 1864/1919 m/Marie Kirstine Andersen (moved to the US)
4. Jens Marinus Jensen – 1867/?
5. Elsine Kristine Jensen – 1870/?
6. Christian Edvard Jensen – 1872/?
7. Niels Alfred Jensen – 1875/1957 m/Karen Marie Isaksen (moved to the US)
8. Else Cathrine Jensen – 1877/?
9. Nikoline Johanne Jensen – 1881/?

Wilhelm Jensen had 2 known siblings; Hanna Jensdatter b1832 & Sophie Jensdatter b1833. Jensine Larsdatter had 7 known siblings; Christine Larsdatter b1829, Anders Christian Larsen b1832, Nicoline Larsdatter b1833, Else Catrine Larsdatter b1840, Niels Christian Larsen b1842, Christen Larsen b1845, and Jens Andreas Larsen b1847.

Children of Peder Jensen & Kirsten Marie Mikkelsdatter

married April 10, 1860 in Rakkeby

1. Niels Pedersen – 1860/?
2. Nielsane Johanne Pedersen – 1862/1901 m/Lars Peter Jensen
3. Petrea Marie Pedersen - 1864/1866
4. Petrea Marie Pedersen - 1866/?

1880 census: Hjørring, Børglum, Vrejlev, Bastholm, , et Hus, 15, FT - Kirsten Marie Mikkelsdatter

Kjersten Marie Mikkelsdatter 52 Fraskilt Huseierinde Vrejlev Sogn, Hjørring Amt Niels Ane Johanne Pedersen 17 Ugift hendes Barn Rakkeby Sogn, Hjørring Amt Matias Olsen 16 Ugift Tjenestekarl Ugilt Sogn, Hjørring Amt : Says Kirsten is divorced

Children of Lars Peter Jensen 1862/1949 & Nielsane Johanne Pedersen 1862/1901

married Nov 5, 1889 in Vrejlev

1. Kristine Petrea Jensen - 1890/?
2. Katherine Kristine Jensen - 1891/?
3. Sine "Signe" Jensen - Feb 16, 1893  m/Ejner Larsen
4. William Edward Jensen – 1895/1988 (served during WW1, Corporal in the 335th Machine Gun Battalion)
5. Niels Peter Jensen – 1897/1989  m/Edna Shoucair
6. Anne Petrea Jensen - 1899/?  
7. Petrea Marie Jensen - 1900/? (Listed as Pige in census)

1901 Census: Bastholm,Vrejlev,Hjørring,AO-1226 - II - Lars Peter Jensen family

Name: Age: Marital status: Occupation in household: Occupation: Birth place: Lars Peter Jensen 13/7 62 G Husfader Landbrug og Smed Tollestrup Vrejlev Nielsanna Johanne Pedersen 29/3 62 G Husmoder Husgjerning Rakkeby Sogn Kirstine Petrea Jensen 30/8 90 U Barn Bastholm Sine Jensen 16/9 93 U [Barn] [Bastholm] Vilhelm Edervi Jensen 11/12 96 U [Barn] [Bastholm] Niels Peter Jensen 19/12 97 U [Barn] [Bastholm] Anna Petrea Jensen 17/6 99 U [Barn] [Bastholm] Pige 22/12 1900 U [Barn] [Bastholm] Kristjane Tomsen 28/5 89 U Tjenestetyende Husgjerning og Malkning Hollested Sogn Char Kr. Martinus Severin Jensen 13/8 82 U Smedeforbunter Vennebjerg Sogn

Others: all from Niels photo book from 1966 trip to Denmark and other photos

1. Syn Larsen – (assumed grandson of Signe, maybe child of Erik Larsen), name could be Soren)
2. Karen Madsen – (she’s named as a niece in pics)
3. Erna Elbert - possible cousin
4. Greta - niece?
5. Dina - possibly Erik Larsen's wife
6. Signe Anderson - not sure on her relation