Clayton William Neilson (1935-2017)
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NeilsonChristian Vilhelm Nielsen emigrated from Copenhagen, Denmark in 1923. He arrived in Canada on a program, sponsored by MP Holland Acres, which required him to work two years on the Acres farm and learn English. Now calling himself "Bill Neilson", his first place of work is now the location of the Tubman's Funeral Home, Garden Chapel.
Bill married Helena "Lena" Scharf, and together they had eight children - John Wilbert, Loretta Ellen, Clayton William, George Barrie, Mary Almena, Garnet Roy, Edith Susannah, and William Robert Garfield. Bill died prematurely in 1947, probably as a result of pancreatic or colon cancer. Lena, his widow survived him until 1977. Together they leave a living legacy of twenty grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren, and eight (and counting) great-great grandchildren. |
Neils Pedersen (born 1750)
Neils was born around 1750 and married Bierte Nielsdatter, born in 1757. In 1787 Neils was living in Jyderup, a peasant farmer with his wife Birte and their children. They had at least five children:
Neils was born around 1750 and married Bierte Nielsdatter, born in 1757. In 1787 Neils was living in Jyderup, a peasant farmer with his wife Birte and their children. They had at least five children:
- Peder born in 1779
- Bodild born in 1781
- Kirsten born in 1783
- Birte borni n 1785, and
- Neils born in 1792.
- Jens was born in 1797 and
- Jakob was born in 1800.
Neils Neilsen (born 1792)
Neils married Ane Catrine Pedersdatter on November 17, 1818 in Jyderup. Ane Catrine was born 1792, to Peder Knudsen and Birte Rasmusdatter.
In 1834, Niels and his wife, Ane Catrine along with their young sons, Christian, Lars and Niels, were living with the family of Morten Jensen. Ane and Birte (the first child of this name) probably died very shortly after birth. Niels and Ane Catrine had at least four children:
In 1840, Neils is listed as a tenant and day laborer, with a wife and three children, ages 13, 9 and 6. These children are named Lars, Neils and Birthe Marie. The eldest child, Christian, is no longer living with his family. Niels and Ane Cathrine were living with the Jensen family who were weavers.
In 1850, daughter Birthe Maria is living in the household of Jacob Christophersen and his wife, working as a maid. The Jensen family - Morten, his wife Maren and their two sons, Jens and Anders - continue to live at Jyderup, Tuse, Holbaek, but the Nielsens are no longer living with them.
Neils married Ane Catrine Pedersdatter on November 17, 1818 in Jyderup. Ane Catrine was born 1792, to Peder Knudsen and Birte Rasmusdatter.
In 1834, Niels and his wife, Ane Catrine along with their young sons, Christian, Lars and Niels, were living with the family of Morten Jensen. Ane and Birte (the first child of this name) probably died very shortly after birth. Niels and Ane Catrine had at least four children:
- Ane Marie born on June 11, 1818, and christened on June 13, 1818
- Birte Maria born on November 4, 1820, and christened on November 6, 1820
- Christian born on July 17, 1822, and christened on July 21, 1822
- Lars born on March 16, 1827, and christened on March 21, 1827
- Niels born on October 11, 1830, and christened on November 28, 1830
- Birthe Marie born on April 22, 1834 and christened on June 15, 1834
In 1840, Neils is listed as a tenant and day laborer, with a wife and three children, ages 13, 9 and 6. These children are named Lars, Neils and Birthe Marie. The eldest child, Christian, is no longer living with his family. Niels and Ane Cathrine were living with the Jensen family who were weavers.
In 1850, daughter Birthe Maria is living in the household of Jacob Christophersen and his wife, working as a maid. The Jensen family - Morten, his wife Maren and their two sons, Jens and Anders - continue to live at Jyderup, Tuse, Holbaek, but the Nielsens are no longer living with them.
Lars Nielsen (born 1827)
Lars lived with his parents until at least 1840. In 1850, Lars may have been working as a labourer on the farm of Lars Madsen in Holbaek, Tuse, Kundby, or he may have been living with the Pedersen family in Torslunde working as a servant there.
Lars was a Baptist. He married Karen Marie, born 21 Jun 1831, in Kirke Hvalsø, Voldborg, Roskilde, the daughter of Soren Christensen and Maren Larsdatter. Lars and Karen had at least five children:
In 1860 Lars and Karen were living in Hvalso, Voldborg, Roskilde with their children Ane Marie, Niels Christian and Carl Wilhelm, ages 6, 3 and 1. Lars was working as a shopkeeper.
In 1880 Lars and Karen were living in Saaby, Voldborg, Roskilde with their two sons, Soren and Hans. Lars was working as a stone chipper. By 1890 both Karen and Lars were deceased. Karen died, a widow, on February 23, 1890, aged 58, and was buried March 3 of that year. Hans would have been 13 years old.
Lars lived with his parents until at least 1840. In 1850, Lars may have been working as a labourer on the farm of Lars Madsen in Holbaek, Tuse, Kundby, or he may have been living with the Pedersen family in Torslunde working as a servant there.
Lars was a Baptist. He married Karen Marie, born 21 Jun 1831, in Kirke Hvalsø, Voldborg, Roskilde, the daughter of Soren Christensen and Maren Larsdatter. Lars and Karen had at least five children:
- Ane Marie, was born 1854-55 and christened on February 7, 1855,
- Niels Christian, was born 1857,
- Maren Sophie, was born in 1865 and christened on September 10, 1865
- Soren, was born on April 7, 1873, and
- Hans, (our ancestor) was born on February 15, 1877.
In 1860 Lars and Karen were living in Hvalso, Voldborg, Roskilde with their children Ane Marie, Niels Christian and Carl Wilhelm, ages 6, 3 and 1. Lars was working as a shopkeeper.
In 1880 Lars and Karen were living in Saaby, Voldborg, Roskilde with their two sons, Soren and Hans. Lars was working as a stone chipper. By 1890 both Karen and Lars were deceased. Karen died, a widow, on February 23, 1890, aged 58, and was buried March 3 of that year. Hans would have been 13 years old.
Hans Nielsen (1877-1961)
In March 1897 Hans moved from Roskilde to Copenhagen, address: Peder Skramsgade 26, living at tailor Øhrstrøm’s. He married Signe Andrea Olsen in a civil marriage on 29 May 1903. Hans and Signe had four children: Christian, Johanne, Ellen and Ejnar.
Christian Vilhelm Ollegaard (our ancestor) was born February 29, 1904. In May 1905 Hans moved with his wife and son from Frederiksberg to Copenhagen to live at Bøhmernsgade 10 B 3rd. The family moved from the city in May 1906.
Johanne Marie was born in 1906. In 1911 Hans and Signe Andrea were living in Copenhagen with their three children, Christian, Johanne, born in 1906 and Ellen, born in 1910.
Ellen Sofie was born on April 28, 1910. Ellen married Lauritz Holst Karlsbjerg (1906-1990). Ellen and Lauritz had three children: a son born July 27, 1935, and two daughters – Lise born April 17, 1937, and Grethe born March 2, 1942. Ellen died January 1, 1990. Lauritz died three months later on March 22, 1990.
Ejnar Henrik was born in 1913. In May 1913 Hans moved with his wife and son, Christian, from Taastrup to Copenhagen to live at Gerdasgade 12. Hans is listed as working as a Raadhuusbetjent, which translates to a position of civil service or officer at the Town Hall.
The family had moved from the city in May 1915. By 1921 the two older children, Christian and Johanne, were no longer at home, and the family while remaining in the same general neighbourhood, had moved Taastrup Nykirke.
In 1922, Johanne at the age of 16, moved from Nyelandsvej 21 (Frederksberg) to Frederiksberg Alle 13A, and later in the same year moved to Taastrup.
Johanne settled in Toronto, would marry Alfred Hansen, a fellow Dane, and they would produce four sons – Phil, George, Ed and Paul.
Ellen and Ejnar would remain in Denmark.
In March 1897 Hans moved from Roskilde to Copenhagen, address: Peder Skramsgade 26, living at tailor Øhrstrøm’s. He married Signe Andrea Olsen in a civil marriage on 29 May 1903. Hans and Signe had four children: Christian, Johanne, Ellen and Ejnar.
Christian Vilhelm Ollegaard (our ancestor) was born February 29, 1904. In May 1905 Hans moved with his wife and son from Frederiksberg to Copenhagen to live at Bøhmernsgade 10 B 3rd. The family moved from the city in May 1906.
Johanne Marie was born in 1906. In 1911 Hans and Signe Andrea were living in Copenhagen with their three children, Christian, Johanne, born in 1906 and Ellen, born in 1910.
Ellen Sofie was born on April 28, 1910. Ellen married Lauritz Holst Karlsbjerg (1906-1990). Ellen and Lauritz had three children: a son born July 27, 1935, and two daughters – Lise born April 17, 1937, and Grethe born March 2, 1942. Ellen died January 1, 1990. Lauritz died three months later on March 22, 1990.
Ejnar Henrik was born in 1913. In May 1913 Hans moved with his wife and son, Christian, from Taastrup to Copenhagen to live at Gerdasgade 12. Hans is listed as working as a Raadhuusbetjent, which translates to a position of civil service or officer at the Town Hall.
The family had moved from the city in May 1915. By 1921 the two older children, Christian and Johanne, were no longer at home, and the family while remaining in the same general neighbourhood, had moved Taastrup Nykirke.
In 1922, Johanne at the age of 16, moved from Nyelandsvej 21 (Frederksberg) to Frederiksberg Alle 13A, and later in the same year moved to Taastrup.
Johanne settled in Toronto, would marry Alfred Hansen, a fellow Dane, and they would produce four sons – Phil, George, Ed and Paul.
Ellen and Ejnar would remain in Denmark.
Christian Vilhelm Nielsen (1904-1947)
Christian was born on February 29, 1904 in Pile Allé, Fredriksberg, Denmark to Hans Nielsen and Signe Andrea Olsen.
Christian immigrated to Canada in 1923 sponsored by the Canadian National Railway. He arrived on the Doric, travelling 3rd class, having set sail on August 3, 1923 with $25 in his pocket, and the intention to settle permanently in Canada. He named his father, Hans, living in Tasstrup Denmark, as his nearest relative. Christian considered himself a farmer, literate and a Lutheran.
Christian settled in Ottawa and married Helena Susannah Scharf, daughter of Ebenezer Scharf and Mary Helena "Lena" Fitzgerald, on August 30, 1930 in South March, Ontario.citation needed They would have eight children – Wilbert, Loretta, Clayton, Barrie, Mary, Roy, Edith, and William.
Bill died on March 4, 1947 in the Carp Hospital, probably of colon cancer. [1]
Lena died on November 30, 1977 in Ottawa.
Christian was born on February 29, 1904 in Pile Allé, Fredriksberg, Denmark to Hans Nielsen and Signe Andrea Olsen.
Christian immigrated to Canada in 1923 sponsored by the Canadian National Railway. He arrived on the Doric, travelling 3rd class, having set sail on August 3, 1923 with $25 in his pocket, and the intention to settle permanently in Canada. He named his father, Hans, living in Tasstrup Denmark, as his nearest relative. Christian considered himself a farmer, literate and a Lutheran.
Christian settled in Ottawa and married Helena Susannah Scharf, daughter of Ebenezer Scharf and Mary Helena "Lena" Fitzgerald, on August 30, 1930 in South March, Ontario.citation needed They would have eight children – Wilbert, Loretta, Clayton, Barrie, Mary, Roy, Edith, and William.
Bill died on March 4, 1947 in the Carp Hospital, probably of colon cancer. [1]
Lena died on November 30, 1977 in Ottawa.