Ninth Generation (Continued)
Ninth Generation (Continued)
Family of Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter (147) & Christian Sørensen
257. Christine Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 25 Nov 1881 in Thisted, Hundborg herred, Thisted amt, Denmark.2 Christine was baptized in Thisted, Hundborg herred, Thisted amt, Denmark, on 5 Dec 1881.2 Christine was baptized in Thisted, Hundborg herred, Thisted amt, Denmark, on 5 Feb 1882.2 Christine died in Melrose, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 28 Sep 1976; she was 94.21

Abt 1907 Christine married Arthur Hans in Belgium. Born on 11 Mar 1878 in Sint-Maria-Horebeke, Oost Vlaanderen, Belgium. Arthur died in Melrose, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 12 Mar 1967; he was 89.21 Occupation: Travelling Salesman.

In 1908 Arthur and Christine Hans resided at 46 Beach Street, Woburn and by 1910 were at 54 Bow Street, Woburn. In the birth records of his daughters, Athur Hans was described at a commercial traveller and a salesman.

According to the 1910 United States federal census, Arthur and Christine Hans resided at 54 Bow Street, Woburn, Massachusetts. Arthur Hans was a travelling salesman. He was born in Belgium, came to the United States in 1902 and was naturalized. Christine Hans was born in Denmark, came to the United States in 1899, and was naturalized. They had been married for 3 years. Their two daughters were born in Massachusetts. (T624-607, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 1073, Woburn, p. 16B)

Arthur and Chistine Hans with three children resided at Boston Road, Billerica according to the 1920 United States federal census. He was a bulbgrower working with gladioli. He was born in Belgium, immigrated to the United States in 1903, was naturalized in 1908, and spoke Flemish. Christine Hans was born in Denmark, immigrated to the United States in 1895, and was naturalized in 1908. The children were born in Massachusetts. (T625-706, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 19, Billerica, p.10A)

The 1930 United States federal census states that Arthur and Christine Hans with four children resided 19 Ward Street, Woburn, Massachusetts. They owned their own home which was valued at US $2800.00. Arthur Hanswas a bulbgrower working with gladioli. He was born in Belgium, immigrated to the United States in 1903, was naturalized, and spoke Flemish. Christine Hans was born in Denmark, immigrated to the United States in 1894, and was naturalized. The children were born in Massachusetts. (T626-931, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 552, Woburn, p. 13A)

According to the 1940 United States federal census, Arthur and Christine Hans with three adult children resided at 346 Gray Street, Arlington, Massachusetts. They rented their home for USD 59.50 per month. Arthur Hans was travelling salesman in the plant and bulbs industry. Dorothy Hans was a typist for an insurance company. Paul Hans was a repairman of stapling machines. (T627-1601, Massachusetts, Middlesex, ED9-30, Arlington, p. 6A)

They had the following children:
357i.
Lillian Bertha (1908-1910)
358ii.
Mildred Antonia (1910-1989)
359iii.
Dorothea Marie (1912-1990)
360iv.
Arthur Robert (1915-1998)
361v.
Paul Edelenbos (1920-2000)
258. Dorothea Marie Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 19 Dec 1882 in Thisted, Hundborg herred, Thisted amt, Denmark.2 Dorothea Marie was baptized in Thisted, Hundborg herred, Thisted amt, Denmark, on 14 Jan 1883.2 Dorothea Marie died in Natal, Union of South Africa, on 7 Mar 1954; she was 71. She was never married.

Dorothea Marie Sorensen acquired a United States passport (no. 39390) on 2 November 1916 for the purposes of travelling to Southern Africa as a missionary for the Scandinavian Alliance Mission of North America. She left the United States on 23 December 1916. She initially worked in Swaziland from January 1917 to September 1920. From September 1920 to January 1924 she was at Ubombo, Zululand (Natal), South Africa. She applied for a new passport on 7 January 1924 at the United States Consulate at Durban, Natal, South Africa. Presumably she remained at Ubombo until she died in 1954.

260. Rasmus (Robert) Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 6 Oct 1885 in København, Denmark. Rasmus (Robert) died in Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, U.S.A., on 28 Nov 1977; he was 92.

On 7 Sep 1907 Rasmus (Robert) married Mette Marie Nielsen Munk, daughter of Poul Christian Nielsen Munk & Kirsten Christensen, in Maine, U.S.A.38 Born on 21 May 1884 in Hvidbjerg, Refs herred, Thisted amt, Denmark. Mette Marie Nielsen was baptized in Hvidbjerg, Refs herred, Thisted amt, Denmark, on 21 May 1884. Mette Marie Nielsen was baptized in Hvidbjerg, Refs herred, Thisted amt, Denmark, on 13 Jul 1884.

Mette Marie Nielsen immigrated to the United States via Great Britain from Denmark in 1904. She registered her intent to emigrate on 4 February 1904. The emigration registration states that she was born at Barslev, Hvidbjerg parish (Tyholm), Thisted County. She intended to go to Boston, Massachusetts. She was a seamstress (Syerske).

Mette Marie Nielsen changed her named according to the Hvidbjerg parish records. The notation on her baptismal record states that she changed her name to Metta Marie Munk on 8 February 1905.

Robert and Metta Sorensen resided at 104 Water St., Medford, Massachusetts according to the 1910 U.S. federal census. They had been married for two years and had no children by 1910. Robert Sorensen was as a painter. They both immigrated to the United States from Denmark. Robert Sorensen immigrated in 1892 and was naturalized. Metta Sorensen immigrated in 1904 and was not yet naturalized. (T624-602, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 930, Medford, p. 8A)

According to the 1920 U.S. federal census, Robert and Meta Sorensen resided at 1024 McDowell St., Chester, Pennsylvania. They rented their home. Robert Sorensen was a painter at a shipyard. He immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1890 and was naturalized in 1910. Meta Sorensen immigrated to the United States in 1900 and was naturalized in 1910. The eldest three children were born in Massachusetts. Gertrude Sorensen was born in Pennsylvania. Two boarders lived in the household. (T625-1561, Pennsylvania, Delaware Co., ED 129, Chester, p. 13A)

Robert and Meta M. Sorensen with their seven children resided at 504 Cumerford Ave, Ridley Park, Delaware County, Pennsylvania according to the 1930 U.S. federal census. Robert and Meta Sorensen owned their home which was valued at U.S. $9000.00. They did not own a radio set. They were married for 22 years. Robert Sorensen was a painter. He and his wife were naturalized. (T626-2033, Pennsylvania, DElaware Co., ED 123, Ridley Park, p. 14B)

The 1940 United States census states that Robert and Meta Sorensen with six children resided 504 Cumerford Ave, Ridley Park, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. They owned their home which was valued at USD 5000.00. Robert Sorensen was a machinist at a locomotive works. Anne Sorensen was a stenographer for a paper mill. Dorothy Sorensen was a typist for a locomotive works. Gertrude Sorensen was a stenographer for an insurance company. Vincent Sorensen was a new worker. (T627-34-95, Pennsylvania, Delaware Co., ED 23-158, Ridley Park, p. 1B)

They had the following children:
362i.
Robert Edgar (1910-1995)
363ii.
Anna Bertha (1912-2003)
364iii.
365iv.
Gertrude E. (~1919-)
366v.
Vincent Alfred (1921-1977)
367vi.
Margaret H. (~1923-)
261. Paul Kirkegaard Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 11 Apr 1887 in København, Denmark. Paul Kirkegaard died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 12 Sep 1956; he was 69.

Paul Kirkegaard Sorensen enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 3 November 1917. His Attestation Paper stated that his next of kin was Dorthea Sorenson, 8 Gours Ave, Medford, Mass. He indicated that he was a painter. He was 5 feet, 7 inches tall with a fair complexion, blue eyes and light hair. The attestation further indicates that he had normal 20/20 vision. He was Baptist. At the time of enlistment, he resided at the Vendome Hotel, Seattle, Washington.

Paul K. Sorensen resided at 81 Belmont Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts according to the 1910 U.S. federal census. He was a boarder in the household of Margaret Landrigan. Paul Sorensen was a gardener at a cemetery [Mount Auburn Cemetery?]. He emigrated from Denmark in 1894 and was naturalized. (T624-596, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 781, Cambridge, p. 26A)

According to the 1930 U.S. federal census Paul K. and Elogy W. Sorensen with their two sons resided at 68 Templeton Place, Boston, Massachusetts. Paul Sorensen was a waiter at a hotel. He immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1895 and was naturalized. Elogy Sorenson was born in Massachusetts. The children were born in Florida. They rented the apartment in which they lived. (1930-953, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 443, Boston, p. 21B)

Paul K. Sorensen resided at the Olive Tree Flophouse, 338 East 23rd Street, New York, New York according to the 1940 United States federal census. The census indicated that he was at the flophouse in 1935. He was a waiter in a hotel. He was a widower. (T627-2650, New York, New York Co., ED 31-1086, New York, p. 94B)

On 10 Sep 1920 Paul Kirkegaard married Elody W. Apollon da John in Manhattan, New York City, New York Co., New York, U.S.A.39 Born abt 1900 in Massachusetts, U.S.A. Elody W. died bef 1935; she was 35.

They had the following children:
369i.
Elwin Paul (1921-2001)
370ii.
Myron Apollo (1923-2012)
262. Axel George Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 13 Aug 1888 in København, Denmark. Axel George died in Arlington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 26 Sep 1966; he was 78.

The 1920 U.S. federal census states that Axel Sorensen, his wife, daughter and mother-in-law resided at 15 Sturgis Street, Woburn, Massachusetts. Axel Sorensen was a retail salesman in a periodicals store. He immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1895 and was naturalized in 1900. Eva Sorensen is recorded with her maiden name Touchette as her given name. Her mother Victoria Touchette resided in the household. (T625-720, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 535, Woburn, p. 8A)

Axel and Eva Sorensen with their three children resided at 113 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts according to the 1930 U.S. federal census. They owned their own home which was valued at US $4000.00. Axel Sorensen was private family chauffeur. He was naturalized in 1907. Eva Tochette was born in Michigan. The children were born in Massachusetts. Residing with them was Eva Sorensen's mother Victorias Touchette who was seamstress in a dressmaking store. She emigrated to the United States from Canada in 1881 and was naturalized. (T626-931, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 548, Woburn, p. 2A)

On 10 Jan 1914 Axel George first married Eva Marie Touchette in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.21 Born on 4 Nov 1892 in Republic, Marquette Co., Michigan, U.S.A. Eva Marie died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 11 Dec 1946; she was 54.

They had the following children:
371i.
Doris R. (~1916-)
372ii.
George Philip (1921-1990)
373iii.
Margery Ann (1924-1982)

In Jun 1962 Axel George second married Ellen Laura Amelia Jensen Bosselman, daughter of Hans Jensen & Maria D. Bosselmann, in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A. Born on 1 Jul 1888 in København, Denmark. Ellen Laura Amelia died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 28 Sep 1971; she was 83.21 Buried on 4 Oct 1971 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Ellen Laura Amalie Jensen emigrated from Denmark to the United States in September 1907. She travelled to the United States via Great Britain. When she emigrated, Ellen Jensen was residing in Copenhagen where she had been born. Her stated destination in the Danish emigration registration records was to be Boston, Massachusetts. She registered with the Danish police in Copenhagen on 10 September 1907. (Dansk Demografisk Database, Danish Emigrant Archives, 1907, contract 362700)

263. Marie Heluise Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 20 Nov 1890 in København, Denmark. Marie Heluise died in Mount Holly, Burlington Co., New Jersey, U.S.A., on 5 Feb 1986; she was 95.

On 14 May 1915 Marie Heluise married Edwin Miles Brown in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.21 Born on 14 Aug 1886 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.21 Edwin Miles died in Foxborough, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 5 Dec 1923; he was 37.

Edwin and Marie Brown with their son resided at 448 Washington Street, Norwood, Massachusetts according to the 1920 U.S. federal census. He was an agent for a book binder. Marie Brown immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1895 and was naturalized in 1900. Edwin Brown and his son were born in Massachusetts. (T625-723, ED 216, p. 3a)

Marie Brown, her son Edwin and her mother Dorothea Sorensen resided at 15 Florence Avenue, Norwood, Massachusetts according to the 1930 U.S. federal census. Both Marie Brown and Dorothea Sorensen were widows. Marie Brown was a teacher at a junior high school. Marie Brown immigrated to the Untied States from Denmark in 1895 and was naturalized. The census stated unknown for Dorothea Sorensen's date of immigration and citizenship status [despite the fact that Marie Brown immigrated with her mother]. (1930-935, ED 79, p. 20a)

They had one child:
374i.
Edwin Miles II (1917-2012)
264. Christian Emanuel Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 28 Jan 1894 in København, Denmark.29 Christian Emanuel died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 22 Jan 1981; he was 86.21,29 Buried on 26 Jan 1981 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Christian E. and Annie W. Sorensen with their son resided at Knollwood Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts according to the 1930 U.S. federal census. They owned their own home which was valued at US $6000.00. Christian Sorensen was a credit clerk for an oil products company. He immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1895 and was naturalized. Annie W. Sorenson immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1914 and was naturalized. Their son William Sorensen was born in Massachusetts.

On 22 Sep 1920 Christian Emanuel married Annie Edith Ward in Medford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.21 Born on 23 Dec 1888 in Moncton, Westmorland Co., New Brunswick, Canada.29 Annie Edith died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 25 Jan 1971; she was 82.21,29 Buried on 28 Jan 1971 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.

They had one child:
375i.
William Ward (1923-1998)
265. Marcus Lars Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 22 Jul 1895 in København, Denmark.40 Marcus Lars died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 15 Nov 1963; he was 68. Occupation: Bank Bookkeeper.

Marcus L. and Eunice C. Sorensen with their daughter resided at 81 Appleton Street, Arlington, Massachusetts according to the 1930 U.S. federal census. Marcus Sorensen was the treasurer for a woolen manufacturer. He immigrated to the United Stated from Denmark in 1896 and was naturalized. His wife Eunice Sorensen immigrated from England in 1895 and was naturalized. They rented their home. (1930-913, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co., ED 166, Arlington, p. 5B)

On 27 April 1942, Marcus Lars Sorensen as required by law registered for the draft after the U.S. entry into the Second World War. He resided at 27 Langley Road, Arlington, Massachusetts. He worked at 200 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. (MIUSA1939B_082597; Local board: Mid , Massachusetts)

On 2 Oct 1920 Marcus Lars first married Eunice Alice Clare, daughter of Arthur Clare & Ellen [Clare], in Arlington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.21 Born in Jul 1893 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. Eunice Alice died in Arlington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., abt 1946; she was 52.

birth: Jul 1893 quarter, Kings Norton R.D., v. 6c, p. 469

Eunice Clare immigrated to the United States in 1895 with her parents and siblings. The family resided at 11 Jason Terrace, Arlington, Massachusetts according to the 1920 U.S. federal census. Eunice Clare was a stenographer. She, her parents and siblings were naturalized in 1900. (T625-706, Massachusetts, MIddlesex Co., ED 6, Arlington, p. 20B)

They had one child:
376i.

Marcus Lars second married Doris Simpson.

Doris Simpson was a concert pianist.

266. Ernest Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 24 Aug 1897 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.21 Ernest died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 19 Sep 1897; he was <1.21

267. Esther Elizabeth Sorensen (Dorthea Marie Poulsdatter8, Marie Heluise Thomsdatter7, Thomas Larsen Klit6, Laurs (Laurits) Andersen Fægge Klit5, Anders Christensen Smed / Boersen4, Christen Andersen Boersen3, Anders Thomsen Boersen2, Thomas -sen1). Born on 30 Aug 1899 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.21 Esther Elizabeth died in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 12 Dec 1933; she was 34.21 Buried on 14 Dec 1933 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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