Jens Peter went to a University, some were in Germany. (1868 - 1870 ?)
He studied Agriculture and Carpentry. When he came to America, he was a farmer and built homes, etc.
Aged 86 years, 3 months, 6 days.
In 1890, Thora, her husband, Jens Peter Nikolajsen, and their seven children immigrated to American and then anglicized their surname to "Nicholson." Jens also dropped his first name, and was known as Peter.
They eventually settled in Geary County and began to farm.
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Peter's brother
Therkel Nicholson
Peter's sisters
Caroline Nicholson
Augusta C. Olson
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Peter's Parents:
Nicolai Peter Therkildsen (Aug 27, 1808 - Before 1884)
and Ane Katherine Pedersdatter (1809 - Before 1884)
*Still researching the death dates.
They were married on Feb 26, 1836 in Denmark.
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Jens Peter went to a University, some were in Germany. (1868 - 1870 ?)
He studied Agriculture and Carpentry. When he came to America, he was a farmer and built homes, etc.
Aged 86 years, 3 months, 6 days.
In 1890, Thora, her husband, Jens Peter Nikolajsen, and their seven children immigrated to American and then anglicized their surname to "Nicholson." Jens also dropped his first name, and was known as Peter.
They eventually settled in Geary County and began to farm.
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Peter's brother
Therkel Nicholson
Peter's sisters
Caroline Nicholson
Augusta C. Olson
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Peter's Parents:
Nicolai Peter Therkildsen (Aug 27, 1808 - Before 1884)
and Ane Katherine Pedersdatter (1809 - Before 1884)
*Still researching the death dates.
They were married on Feb 26, 1836 in Denmark.
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Please respect the copyright laws on photo's.
You need permission to use photo's.
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Gravesite Details
Burial: May 22, 1934
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