Viggo A. DANIELSEN was born on 12 July 1846 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
His parents were Daniel Peter Danielsen and Hennega Hede. His father Daniel was a Shoemaker. He was the youngest of nine children. He attended school until he was 15 years of age in 1861.
In 1861 Viggo then became a Store-Clerk and then Book-Keeper.
In 1864 there had been rumors of wars, so being a patriotic lad he then entered the Danish Army. Having an aptitude for music and various musicaal insturments he was selected for the Regimental Band. He played the coronet and later the trombone, but could play other instruments as well.
He married Swedish born Betty Swanson on 25 December 1875.
After about 14 years in the military he was discharged in or around 1878. He then returned to being a Book-Keeper
Viggo must always had a very noticeable ad admirable desire to move forward, outward and upward, so in 1882 Viggo with his wife and children in tow, decided to check out what he could do in "The Land of Opportunity", or The United States of America, and he didn't look back. For reasons unknown he decided to settle in the Chicago, Illinois area.
He later would became a Nauralized U.S. Citizen on 3 June 1892 in Chicago.
In the 1900 U.S. Census they lived in Chicago and were recorded as parents of three children with two living who were; Betty "Bessie" Danielsen (Clawes) (1878-1926), age 21, who was a "Dressmaker" then, and son Axel Danielsen (1877-1900), age 22, who was recorded as a "Musician". Both children were born in Denmark and came to the US with mother Betty on 17 October 1892. Viggo must have come over a year before to get established in a job and home. The 1900 US Census shows them all living together on 885 Campbell Ave, West Town, Chicago. He was age 52 then and was recorded with occupation of "Book Keeper". This was a very important job to have at this point in US history with so many immigrants who couldn't speak fluent english or write, and many people could not read or write then.
Viggo was "Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America", meaning his job was for the entire organization nation-wide. He was elected over and over to retain this post.
Viggo died unexpectedly on 23 May 1903 at age 56 years, 10 months. He had done a lot. He came to America and found good prosperous employment and a great place for his family to live. He had a good marriage for 27 years and several children. He was involved in his community I many ways and helped his fellow Danes get established in America and to help each other. Yes he still was too young, but I'm sure that a man like him would not be to upset as he accomplished high and respectable goals while alive. Many people looked up to him and I think he would not look down his nose at anyone.
He is my G-G-Grandfather
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Revyen -- October 17, 1903
[Plan Monument for Viggo A. Danielsen]
Chicago Lodges No. 18, 35, 58, 61, 107 and 140 of the Danish Brotherhood have the permission of the Supreme Board to collect money all over America for a monument for the late Supreme Secrerary, Mr. Viggo A. Danielsen.
The monument is to be erected in Mount Olive Cemetary at a cost of five hundred dollars. The committee has the following members: L.G. Cornelius, president; Claus Jensen, treasurer; and Christian Nielsen, secretary.
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Skandinaven -- June 01, 1904
[Monument to Viggo A. Danielsen Unveiled]
The Danes have just unveiled a monument to Viggo A. Danielsen, who was "The Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America". The monument was made of granite: on the front was engraved, "Erected by the Danish Brotherhood," and underneath, "Memory of Viggo A. Danielsen".
The procession started from Lagoni's Hall on the corner of Western and North Avenues. Six lodges were represented by eight hundred members. Near the monument was erected a stand, from which L.G. Cornelius bid everybody welcome. H.H. Vogt. the supreme president of the Danish Brotherhood, made a fine speech in which he paid tribute to the great work V.A. Danielsen had done for the Brotherhood. Today the Brotherhood has ten thousand members spread all over the United States.
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Any other information and or pictures, (of which I have none) would be greatly appreciated!
His parents were Daniel Peter Danielsen and Hennega Hede. His father Daniel was a Shoemaker. He was the youngest of nine children. He attended school until he was 15 years of age in 1861.
In 1861 Viggo then became a Store-Clerk and then Book-Keeper.
In 1864 there had been rumors of wars, so being a patriotic lad he then entered the Danish Army. Having an aptitude for music and various musicaal insturments he was selected for the Regimental Band. He played the coronet and later the trombone, but could play other instruments as well.
He married Swedish born Betty Swanson on 25 December 1875.
After about 14 years in the military he was discharged in or around 1878. He then returned to being a Book-Keeper
Viggo must always had a very noticeable ad admirable desire to move forward, outward and upward, so in 1882 Viggo with his wife and children in tow, decided to check out what he could do in "The Land of Opportunity", or The United States of America, and he didn't look back. For reasons unknown he decided to settle in the Chicago, Illinois area.
He later would became a Nauralized U.S. Citizen on 3 June 1892 in Chicago.
In the 1900 U.S. Census they lived in Chicago and were recorded as parents of three children with two living who were; Betty "Bessie" Danielsen (Clawes) (1878-1926), age 21, who was a "Dressmaker" then, and son Axel Danielsen (1877-1900), age 22, who was recorded as a "Musician". Both children were born in Denmark and came to the US with mother Betty on 17 October 1892. Viggo must have come over a year before to get established in a job and home. The 1900 US Census shows them all living together on 885 Campbell Ave, West Town, Chicago. He was age 52 then and was recorded with occupation of "Book Keeper". This was a very important job to have at this point in US history with so many immigrants who couldn't speak fluent english or write, and many people could not read or write then.
Viggo was "Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America", meaning his job was for the entire organization nation-wide. He was elected over and over to retain this post.
Viggo died unexpectedly on 23 May 1903 at age 56 years, 10 months. He had done a lot. He came to America and found good prosperous employment and a great place for his family to live. He had a good marriage for 27 years and several children. He was involved in his community I many ways and helped his fellow Danes get established in America and to help each other. Yes he still was too young, but I'm sure that a man like him would not be to upset as he accomplished high and respectable goals while alive. Many people looked up to him and I think he would not look down his nose at anyone.
He is my G-G-Grandfather
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Revyen -- October 17, 1903
[Plan Monument for Viggo A. Danielsen]
Chicago Lodges No. 18, 35, 58, 61, 107 and 140 of the Danish Brotherhood have the permission of the Supreme Board to collect money all over America for a monument for the late Supreme Secrerary, Mr. Viggo A. Danielsen.
The monument is to be erected in Mount Olive Cemetary at a cost of five hundred dollars. The committee has the following members: L.G. Cornelius, president; Claus Jensen, treasurer; and Christian Nielsen, secretary.
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Skandinaven -- June 01, 1904
[Monument to Viggo A. Danielsen Unveiled]
The Danes have just unveiled a monument to Viggo A. Danielsen, who was "The Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America". The monument was made of granite: on the front was engraved, "Erected by the Danish Brotherhood," and underneath, "Memory of Viggo A. Danielsen".
The procession started from Lagoni's Hall on the corner of Western and North Avenues. Six lodges were represented by eight hundred members. Near the monument was erected a stand, from which L.G. Cornelius bid everybody welcome. H.H. Vogt. the supreme president of the Danish Brotherhood, made a fine speech in which he paid tribute to the great work V.A. Danielsen had done for the Brotherhood. Today the Brotherhood has ten thousand members spread all over the United States.
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Any other information and or pictures, (of which I have none) would be greatly appreciated!
Viggo A. DANIELSEN was born on 12 July 1846 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
His parents were Daniel Peter Danielsen and Hennega Hede. His father Daniel was a Shoemaker. He was the youngest of nine children. He attended school until he was 15 years of age in 1861.
In 1861 Viggo then became a Store-Clerk and then Book-Keeper.
In 1864 there had been rumors of wars, so being a patriotic lad he then entered the Danish Army. Having an aptitude for music and various musicaal insturments he was selected for the Regimental Band. He played the coronet and later the trombone, but could play other instruments as well.
He married Swedish born Betty Swanson on 25 December 1875.
After about 14 years in the military he was discharged in or around 1878. He then returned to being a Book-Keeper
Viggo must always had a very noticeable ad admirable desire to move forward, outward and upward, so in 1882 Viggo with his wife and children in tow, decided to check out what he could do in "The Land of Opportunity", or The United States of America, and he didn't look back. For reasons unknown he decided to settle in the Chicago, Illinois area.
He later would became a Nauralized U.S. Citizen on 3 June 1892 in Chicago.
In the 1900 U.S. Census they lived in Chicago and were recorded as parents of three children with two living who were; Betty "Bessie" Danielsen (Clawes) (1878-1926), age 21, who was a "Dressmaker" then, and son Axel Danielsen (1877-1900), age 22, who was recorded as a "Musician". Both children were born in Denmark and came to the US with mother Betty on 17 October 1892. Viggo must have come over a year before to get established in a job and home. The 1900 US Census shows them all living together on 885 Campbell Ave, West Town, Chicago. He was age 52 then and was recorded with occupation of "Book Keeper". This was a very important job to have at this point in US history with so many immigrants who couldn't speak fluent english or write, and many people could not read or write then.
Viggo was "Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America", meaning his job was for the entire organization nation-wide. He was elected over and over to retain this post.
Viggo died unexpectedly on 23 May 1903 at age 56 years, 10 months. He had done a lot. He came to America and found good prosperous employment and a great place for his family to live. He had a good marriage for 27 years and several children. He was involved in his community I many ways and helped his fellow Danes get established in America and to help each other. Yes he still was too young, but I'm sure that a man like him would not be to upset as he accomplished high and respectable goals while alive. Many people looked up to him and I think he would not look down his nose at anyone.
He is my G-G-Grandfather
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Revyen -- October 17, 1903
[Plan Monument for Viggo A. Danielsen]
Chicago Lodges No. 18, 35, 58, 61, 107 and 140 of the Danish Brotherhood have the permission of the Supreme Board to collect money all over America for a monument for the late Supreme Secrerary, Mr. Viggo A. Danielsen.
The monument is to be erected in Mount Olive Cemetary at a cost of five hundred dollars. The committee has the following members: L.G. Cornelius, president; Claus Jensen, treasurer; and Christian Nielsen, secretary.
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Skandinaven -- June 01, 1904
[Monument to Viggo A. Danielsen Unveiled]
The Danes have just unveiled a monument to Viggo A. Danielsen, who was "The Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America". The monument was made of granite: on the front was engraved, "Erected by the Danish Brotherhood," and underneath, "Memory of Viggo A. Danielsen".
The procession started from Lagoni's Hall on the corner of Western and North Avenues. Six lodges were represented by eight hundred members. Near the monument was erected a stand, from which L.G. Cornelius bid everybody welcome. H.H. Vogt. the supreme president of the Danish Brotherhood, made a fine speech in which he paid tribute to the great work V.A. Danielsen had done for the Brotherhood. Today the Brotherhood has ten thousand members spread all over the United States.
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Any other information and or pictures, (of which I have none) would be greatly appreciated!
His parents were Daniel Peter Danielsen and Hennega Hede. His father Daniel was a Shoemaker. He was the youngest of nine children. He attended school until he was 15 years of age in 1861.
In 1861 Viggo then became a Store-Clerk and then Book-Keeper.
In 1864 there had been rumors of wars, so being a patriotic lad he then entered the Danish Army. Having an aptitude for music and various musicaal insturments he was selected for the Regimental Band. He played the coronet and later the trombone, but could play other instruments as well.
He married Swedish born Betty Swanson on 25 December 1875.
After about 14 years in the military he was discharged in or around 1878. He then returned to being a Book-Keeper
Viggo must always had a very noticeable ad admirable desire to move forward, outward and upward, so in 1882 Viggo with his wife and children in tow, decided to check out what he could do in "The Land of Opportunity", or The United States of America, and he didn't look back. For reasons unknown he decided to settle in the Chicago, Illinois area.
He later would became a Nauralized U.S. Citizen on 3 June 1892 in Chicago.
In the 1900 U.S. Census they lived in Chicago and were recorded as parents of three children with two living who were; Betty "Bessie" Danielsen (Clawes) (1878-1926), age 21, who was a "Dressmaker" then, and son Axel Danielsen (1877-1900), age 22, who was recorded as a "Musician". Both children were born in Denmark and came to the US with mother Betty on 17 October 1892. Viggo must have come over a year before to get established in a job and home. The 1900 US Census shows them all living together on 885 Campbell Ave, West Town, Chicago. He was age 52 then and was recorded with occupation of "Book Keeper". This was a very important job to have at this point in US history with so many immigrants who couldn't speak fluent english or write, and many people could not read or write then.
Viggo was "Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America", meaning his job was for the entire organization nation-wide. He was elected over and over to retain this post.
Viggo died unexpectedly on 23 May 1903 at age 56 years, 10 months. He had done a lot. He came to America and found good prosperous employment and a great place for his family to live. He had a good marriage for 27 years and several children. He was involved in his community I many ways and helped his fellow Danes get established in America and to help each other. Yes he still was too young, but I'm sure that a man like him would not be to upset as he accomplished high and respectable goals while alive. Many people looked up to him and I think he would not look down his nose at anyone.
He is my G-G-Grandfather
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Revyen -- October 17, 1903
[Plan Monument for Viggo A. Danielsen]
Chicago Lodges No. 18, 35, 58, 61, 107 and 140 of the Danish Brotherhood have the permission of the Supreme Board to collect money all over America for a monument for the late Supreme Secrerary, Mr. Viggo A. Danielsen.
The monument is to be erected in Mount Olive Cemetary at a cost of five hundred dollars. The committee has the following members: L.G. Cornelius, president; Claus Jensen, treasurer; and Christian Nielsen, secretary.
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Skandinaven -- June 01, 1904
[Monument to Viggo A. Danielsen Unveiled]
The Danes have just unveiled a monument to Viggo A. Danielsen, who was "The Supreme Secretary of the Danish Brotherhood in America". The monument was made of granite: on the front was engraved, "Erected by the Danish Brotherhood," and underneath, "Memory of Viggo A. Danielsen".
The procession started from Lagoni's Hall on the corner of Western and North Avenues. Six lodges were represented by eight hundred members. Near the monument was erected a stand, from which L.G. Cornelius bid everybody welcome. H.H. Vogt. the supreme president of the Danish Brotherhood, made a fine speech in which he paid tribute to the great work V.A. Danielsen had done for the Brotherhood. Today the Brotherhood has ten thousand members spread all over the United States.
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Any other information and or pictures, (of which I have none) would be greatly appreciated!
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Very large grey granite Marker reads;
"Erected by The Danish Brotherhood in memory of Viggo A. Danielsen"
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