Although her grave indicates her name is Sophie, her death certificate lists her given first name as Dorotheia. Either way, Sophie was what she was called. She came with her three daughters from Denmark, and lived with relatives in Lincoln until she died. It is not known why her husband did not come with them.
Update: Parish records confirm that her given name in Denmark was "Dorthe Sophie Nielsen." Her husband was Morten Jensen, and he remained in Denmark, probably deceased before they left.
Update: Parish records confirm that her given name in Denmark was "Dorthe Sophie Nielsen." Her husband was Morten Jensen, and he remained in Denmark, probably deceased before they left.
Although her grave indicates her name is Sophie, her death certificate lists her given first name as Dorotheia. Either way, Sophie was what she was called. She came with her three daughters from Denmark, and lived with relatives in Lincoln until she died. It is not known why her husband did not come with them.
Update: Parish records confirm that her given name in Denmark was "Dorthe Sophie Nielsen." Her husband was Morten Jensen, and he remained in Denmark, probably deceased before they left.
Update: Parish records confirm that her given name in Denmark was "Dorthe Sophie Nielsen." Her husband was Morten Jensen, and he remained in Denmark, probably deceased before they left.
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