Hans Adolph & Elisabeth Margaretha (Hansen) Nielsen

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1 Generation 1 1. Hans Adolph Nielsen-1 [1]. He was born on 22 Oct He died on 16 Jan 1792 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Notes for Hans Adolph Nielsen: General Notes: Information about Hans Adolf and his descendants comes primarily from Volker Nielsen, <[email protected]>, Schnarup-Thumby, Germany and the copies of the chronicles of Gelting and Rabenholz that I received from Volker. In 1796, Hans' son Asmus was listed as one of the freed serfs who received a parcel of land from the Priesholz estate. Hans Adolf and Christian were possibly cousins, but not brothers given that Christian's parents were married in Elisabeth Margaretha Hansen [1]. She was also known as Elsabe Margaretha Hansen [1]. Hans Adolph Nielsen and Elisabeth Margaretha Hansen. They had 5 children. 2. i. Asmus Nielsen [2, 3, 4]. He was born on 30 Nov 1757 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. He married Catharina Elisabeth Schmidt. They were married on 19 Oct 1781 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. He died on 29 May 1803 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. Christopher Nielsen [4]. i Claus Nielsen [4]. iv. Elisabeth Dorthea Nielsen [4]. v. Anna Catharina Nielsen [4]. Anna Dorothea Hansen [2, 1]. She was born Abt [2]. She died Aft [2]. Hans Adolph Nielsen and Anna Dorothea Hansen. They had no children. Generation 2 2. Asmus Nielsen-2 (Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [2, 3, 4]. He was born on 30 Nov 1757 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. He died on 29 May 1803 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. Notes for Asmus Nielsen: General Notes: In 1796, Asmus was listed as one of the freed serfs who received a parcel of land from the Priesholz estate along with his (possible) uncle Christian Nielsen. Catharina Elisabeth Schmidt [2, 3]. She was born on 22 May 1756 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. She died on 18 Feb 1816 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. Asmus Nielsen and Catharina Elisabeth Schmidt. They were married on 19 Oct 1781 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [3]. They had 4 children. Page 1 of 12

2 Generation 2 (con't) 3. i. Lars Tobias Nielsen [5, 2, 6]. He was born on 01 Feb 1790 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6]. He married Anna Maria Brigitte Claussen. They were married on 15 Oct 1817 [5, 6]. He died on 13 Dec 1829 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6]. Maria Christina Nielsen [7, 2]. She was born Abt [7]. 4. i Dorothea Catharina Nielsen [7, 2]. She was born 1791 [7, 8]. She died on 06 Sep 1827 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. She married Hans Adolf Steffen. iv. Claus Nielsen [7, 2]. He was born Abt [7]. Generation 3 3. Lars Tobias Nielsen-3 (Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [5, 2, 6]. He was born on 01 Feb 1790 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6]. He died on 13 Dec 1829 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6]. Anna Maria Brigitte Claussen [5, 6]. She was born on 18 Jun 1796 in Steinbergholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [5, 6]. She died on 16 Feb 1860 in Kollerup, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6]. Lars Tobias Nielsen and Anna Maria Brigitte Claussen. They were married on 15 Oct 1817 [5, 6]. They had 5 children. i. Catharina Dorothea Elisabeth Nielsen [6]. She was born on 09 Dec 1818 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [5, 6]. She married Thomas Friedrich Holter. They were married on 06 Sep 1845 [6]. She was also known as Elise Nielsen [5]. Anna Christina Nielsen [6]. She was born on 10 Feb 1822 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6]. She died May 1856 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6, 9]. 5. i Asmus Nielsen [5, 6, 10]. He was born on 05 Mar 1824 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. He married Anna Helene Kiesby. They were married on 30 Apr 1852 [10]. He died on 11 Jul 1885 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. iv. Claus Nicolaus Nielsen [6]. He was born on 26 Jun 1826 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [6]. v. Lorenz Hinrich Nielsen [5, 6]. He was born on 28 Sep 1829 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [5, 6]. He died on 07 Aug 1850 in Rendsburg-Eckernforde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [11]. 4. Dorothea Catharina Nielsen-3 (Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [7, 2]. She was born 1791 [7, 8]. She died on 06 Sep 1827 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. Page 2 of 12

3 Generation 3 (con't) Hans Adolf Steffen is the son of Claus Steffen and Elsabe Margarethe Schmidt [12, 8]. He was born on 19 Aug 1790 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. He died on 20 Aug 1846 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. Hans Adolf Steffen and Dorothea Catharina Nielsen. They had 5 children. i. Christina Margaretha Steffen [8]. She was born on 26 Jun 1817 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. She married Matthias Wolf. Maria Christina Steffen [8]. She was born on 18 Mar 1819 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. 6. i Claus Hinrich Steffen [8, 13]. He was born on 17 Dec 1820 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8, 13]. He married Christina Margaretha Magdalena Johannsen. They were married on 08 Jun 1855 in Kiesby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. He died on 07 Sep 1893 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. iv. Anna Maria Sophia Steffen [8]. She was born on 01 Nov 1822 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. v. Asmus Hinrich Steffen [8]. He was born on 27 Jul 1825 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8]. He died on 22 May 1896 in Holmkier, Germany [8]. He married Margaretha Dorothea Catharina Schmidt. Generation 4 5. Asmus Nielsen-4 (Lars Tobias Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [5, 6, 10]. He was born on 05 Mar 1824 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. He died on 11 Jul 1885 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. Anna Helene Kiesby [10]. She was born on 20 Nov 1825 in Havetoft, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. She died on 08 Jan 1896 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. Asmus Nielsen and Anna Helene Kiesby. They were married on 30 Apr 1852 [10]. They had 7 children. 7. i. Asmus Nielsen [10, 14]. He was born on 11 Mar 1853 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. He married Louise Margarethe Leu. They were married on 11 Mar 1898 in Böel, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. He died on 20 Jan 1926 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. i Claus Nicolai Nielsen [10]. He married Helene Mangelsen. Maria Catharina Dorothea Nielsen [10]. She was born on 04 Feb 1855 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. She died on 27 May 1934 in Süderbrarup, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. She married Hans Hansen. Page 3 of 12

4 Generation 4 (con't) iv. Anna Catharina Nielsen [10]. She was born on 05 May 1857 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. She died on 07 Mar 1927 [10]. She married Nikolaus Asmussen. v. Alwine Catherine Nielsen [10]. She was born on 28 Mar 1862 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. She died on 18 May 1944 in Sterup, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. She married Hans Niemann. 8. vi. Lorenz Heinrich Nielsen [10]. He was born on 10 Dec 1865 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. He married Christine Dorothea Georgine Christiansen. They were married on 03 Oct 1902 [10]. He died on 23 Nov 1940 in Thumby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. v Louise Christine Nielsen [10]. She was born on 10 Dec 1865 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. 6. Claus Hinrich Steffen-4 (Dorothea Catharina Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [8, 13]. He was born on 17 Dec 1820 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [8, 13]. He died on 07 Sep 1893 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. Notes for Claus Hinrich Steffen: General Notes: One of the freed serfs who acquired land parcels after the abolition of serfdom in Christina Margaretha Magdalena Johannsen [13]. She was born on 05 Aug 1825 in Kiesby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. She died on 14 Mar 1918 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. Claus Hinrich Steffen and Christina Margaretha Magdalena Johannsen. They were married on 08 Jun 1855 in Kiesby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. They had 6 children. 9. i. Hans Friedrich Steffen [13, 15]. He was born on 01 May 1856 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. He married Christina Margaretha Klinker. They were married on 11 May 1883 [15]. He died on 17 Nov 1950 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. i iv. Johann Heinrich Steffen [13]. He was born on 03 Aug 1857 [13]. He married Christine Theet. They were married on 03 Oct 1884 [13]. He died on 07 Nov 1916 in Stenderupfeld, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. Margarethe Christine Steffen [13]. She was born on 07 Mar 1860 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. Johannes Steffen [13]. He was born on 19 Mar 1862 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. He married Emma Dorothea Christina Callsen. He died in Kleefeld, Germany [13]. v. Theodor Heinrich Steffen [13]. He was born on 17 Sep 1869 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [13]. Page 4 of 12

5 Generation 4 (con't) 10. vi. Nikolaus Steffen [13, 16]. He was born on 16 Sep 1866 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. He married Magdalene Hansen. They were married on 30 Mar 1891 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. He died on 13 Jan 1940 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. Generation 5 7. Asmus Nielsen-5 (Asmus Nielsen-4, Lars Tobias Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [10, 14]. He was born on 11 Mar 1853 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. He died on 20 Jan 1926 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. Louise Margarethe Leu [14]. She was born on 01 Jun 1866 in Spenting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. She died on 01 Oct 1925 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. Asmus Nielsen and Louise Margarethe Leu. They were married on 11 Mar 1898 in Böel, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. They had 3 children. i. Asmus Nielsen [14]. He was born on 16 Dec 1898 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [17]. Anna Margarethe Nielsen [14]. She was born on 07 Nov 1900 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. She married Johannes Nikolaus Leu. They were married on 25 Apr 1924 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. 11. i Emilie Alwine Nielsen [14]. She was born on 17 Apr 1904 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. She married Hermann Petersen. They were married on 31 Mar 1931 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. She died on 12 Jul 1949 in Spenting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. 8. Lorenz Heinrich Nielsen-5 (Asmus Nielsen-4, Lars Tobias Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [10]. He was born on 10 Dec 1865 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. He died on 23 Nov 1940 in Thumby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. Christine Dorothea Georgine Christiansen [7, 10]. She was born on 09 Apr 1877 [10]. She died on 31 Mar 1910 in Thumby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [10]. Lorenz Heinrich Nielsen and Christine Dorothea Georgine Christiansen. They were married on 03 Oct 1902 [10]. They had 4 children. i. Anna Nielsen [7]. Maria Nielsen [7]. Page 5 of 12

6 Generation 5 (con't) 12. i Heinrich Asmus Nielsen [7]. He was born on 23 Aug 1906 in Thumby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [7]. He married Anna Maria Ingwerswen. They were married on 14 Mar 1936 in Nordhackstedt, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [7]. He died on 22 Aug 1976 in Schnarup, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [7]. iv. Alba Nielsen [7]. 9. Hans Friedrich Steffen-5 (Claus Hinrich Steffen-4, Dorothea Catharina Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [13, 15]. He was born on 01 May 1856 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. He died on 17 Nov 1950 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. Christina Margaretha Klinker [15]. She was born on 08 Apr 1847 in Ekenis, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. Fact on 08 Jun 1866 in Struxdorf, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany (Listed as sponsor for Asmus Nicolaus Nielsen, son of Conrad.) [18]. She died on 02 Mar 1926 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. Hans Friedrich Steffen and Christina Margaretha Klinker. They were married on 11 May 1883 [15]. They had 2 children. i. Catharina Maria Steffen [15]. She was born on 04 Oct 1891 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. She died on 09 Sep 1893 [15]. Nikolaus Jürgen Steffen [15]. He was born on 03 Sep 1883 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [15]. He died on 07 Jan 1904 [15]. 10. Nikolaus Steffen-5 (Claus Hinrich Steffen-4, Dorothea Catharina Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [13, 16]. He was born on 16 Sep 1866 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. He died on 13 Jan 1940 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. Magdalene Hansen [16]. She was born on 04 Jan 1869 in Westerakeby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. She died on 12 May 1933 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. Nikolaus Steffen and Magdalene Hansen. They were married on 30 Mar 1891 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. They had 6 children. i. Dora Steffen. She was born on 15 Apr 1891 in Stoltebüll, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She married Nikolaus Petersen. 13. Ernst Steffen [16, 19]. He was born on 18 Jul 1892 in Stoltebüll, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. He married Margaretha Carstensen. They were married on 19 Oct 1923 in Viöl, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. He died on 19 Dec 1971 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. i Emma Steffen [16]. She was born on 28 Dec 1893 in Stoltebüll, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. She married Friedrich Blöcker. They were married on 25 Oct 1921 [16]. She died on 11 Mar 1972 [16]. Page 6 of 12

7 Generation 5 (con't) iv. Nikolaus Steffen [16]. He was born on 12 Apr 1895 in Stoltebüll, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. He married Anni Jürgensen. They were married on 06 Apr 1920 [16]. He died on 24 Nov 1971 [16]. v. Frieda Steffen [16]. She was born on 20 Feb 1899 in Stoltebüll, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. She died on 25 Apr 1922 [16]. vi. Otto Steffen [16]. He was born on 02 Nov 1900 in Stoltebüll, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. He married Christine Witt. They were married on 06 Jun 1924 in Karby, Rendsburg-Eckernforde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [16]. Generation Emilie Alwine Nielsen-6 (Asmus Nielsen-5, Asmus Nielsen-4, Lars Tobias Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [14]. She was born on 17 Apr 1904 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. She died on 12 Jul 1949 in Spenting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. Hermann Petersen [14]. He was born on 12 May 1907 in Wippendorf, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. Hermann Petersen and Emilie Alwine Nielsen. They were married on 31 Mar 1931 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [14]. They had 1 child. 14. i. Emilie Petersen [20]. She was born on 09 Jul 1938 in Spenting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. She married Christian Johannes Erichsen. They were married on 12 Dec 1958 in Böel, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. 12. Heinrich Asmus Nielsen-6 (Lorenz Heinrich Nielsen-5, Asmus Nielsen-4, Lars Tobias Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [7]. He was born on 23 Aug 1906 in Thumby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [7]. He died on 22 Aug 1976 in Schnarup, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [7]. Anna Maria Ingwerswen [7]. She was born on 12 Mar 1912 in Nordhackstedt, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [7]. Heinrich Asmus Nielsen and Anna Maria Ingwerswen. They were married on 14 Mar 1936 in Nordhackstedt, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [7]. They had 5 children. i. Christine Nielsen [7]. She was born on 20 Mar 1938 [7]. Anke Nielsen [7]. He was born on 16 Jul 1939 [7]. i Asmus Lorenz Nielsen [7]. He was born on 15 Feb 1941 [7]. iv. Heinz Anton Nielsen [7]. He was born on 12 May 1943 [7]. v. Klaus Christian Nielsen [7]. He was born on 24 Dec 1948 [7]. Page 7 of 12

8 Generation 6 (con't) 13. Ernst Steffen-6 (Nikolaus Steffen-5, Claus Hinrich Steffen-4, Dorothea Catharina Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [16, 19]. He was born on 18 Jul 1892 in Stoltebüll, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. He died on 19 Dec 1971 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. Margaretha Carstensen [19]. She was born on 21 Sep 1899 in Behrendorf, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. She died on 04 Jul 1938 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. Ernst Steffen and Margaretha Carstensen. They were married on 19 Oct 1923 in Viöl, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. They had 5 children. i. Christine Steffen [19]. She was born on 24 Sep 1924 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. She married Adolf Humfeld. They were married on 10 Nov 1950 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. 15. Gretchen Steffen [19, 21]. She was born on 01 Mar 1926 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. She married Otto Werner Thomsen. They were married on 28 Sep 1956 in Hürup, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [21]. i Marianne Steffen [19]. She was born on 07 Aug 1927 [19]. She married Günther Petersen. They were married on 24 Apr 1953 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. iv. Elfriede Steffen [19]. She was born on 02 Jul 1932 [19]. v. Helga Steffen [19]. She was born on 19 Mar 1936 [19]. She married Helmuth Petersen. They were married on 28 May 1960 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. Käthe Thomsen [19]. She was born on 21 Aug 1911 in Kuhweide, Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany [19]. Ernst Steffen and Käthe Thomsen. They were married on 02 Nov 1939 in Gelting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. They had 1 child. i. Ferdinand Steffen [19]. He was born on 13 Mar 1950 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. Generation Emilie Petersen-7 (Emilie Alwine Nielsen-6, Asmus Nielsen-5, Asmus Nielsen-4, Lars Tobias Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [20]. She was born on 09 Jul 1938 in Spenting, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. Christian Johannes Erichsen [20]. He was born on 27 Feb 1932 in Kleinsolt, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. Christian Johannes Erichsen and Emilie Petersen. They were married on 12 Dec 1958 in Böel, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. They had 6 children. Page 8 of 12

9 Generation 7 (con't) i. Birgit Emilie Erichsen [20]. She was born on 27 Mar 1959 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. i iv. Maren Erichsen [20]. He was born on 09 Jun 1960 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. Christa Erichsen [20]. She was born on 15 Mar 1962 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. Uta Erichsen [20]. He was born on 17 Mar 1963 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. v. Gitta Erichsen [20]. He was born on 07 Sep 1964 in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. vi. Cai Eric Erichsen [20]. He was born on 03 Jan 1970 in Kleinsolt, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [20]. 15. Gretchen Steffen-7 (Ernst Steffen-6, Nikolaus Steffen-5, Claus Hinrich Steffen-4, Dorothea Catharina Nielsen-3, Asmus Nielsen-2, Hans Adolph Nielsen-1) [19, 21]. She was born on 01 Mar 1926 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [19]. Otto Werner Thomsen [21]. He was born on 10 Sep 1923 in Weseby, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [21]. Notes for Otto Werner Thomsen: General Notes: In 1972, listed as owner of land parcel originally acquired by Claus Steffen in Otto Werner Thomsen and Gretchen Steffen. They were married on 28 Sep 1956 in Hürup, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [21]. They had 2 children. i. Ernst Peter Thomsen [21]. He was born on 02 Aug 1957 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [21]. Margaret Thomsen [21]. She was born on 28 Apr 1962 in Rabenholz, Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany [21]. 1 2 Sources Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg "Hans Adolf Nielsen, Hufner, verheiratet in 1. Ehe mit Anna Dorothea Hansen und in 2. Ehe mit Elsabe Margaretha Hansen.". Dansk Demografisk Database (Islandsgade 10, 5000 Odense C, Dansk Data Arkiv, Accessed May 2011), Sydslesvig,, Gelting, zu adl. Gute Priesholtz,, zu Priesholtz, 40, FT Asmus Nielsen (46, farmer), wife Cath. Elisa. Schmidt (47), son Tobias (14), dau Maria Christina (11), dau Dorthea Cathrina (11), son Claus (9), maid Adelheidt Benedicta Schmidt (28), and stepmother Anna Dorthea Jürgensen (77, widower). Page 9 of 12

10 Sources (con't) Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg Identified as son of Hans Adolf. "Asmus Nielsen, Hufner, * Ra, t Ra, verheiratet Ge mit Catharina Elisabeth Schmidt, * Ra, t Ra.". [Personal communication], Nielsen, Volker ([email protected], ), According to the burial book of Gelting: Hans Adolph died on 16 Jan. 1792, burial on 19 Jan Hans Adolph Nielsen, was a farmer in Rabenholz, "hinterlässt" his wife Anna Dorthea Jürgens as his second wife. With his first wife Elis. Margar. maiden-name Hansen he had 5 children: Asmus, Christopher, Class, Elisab. Dorth., Anna Cathrina. He was 72 years old. Dansk Demografisk Database (Islandsgade 10, 5000 Odense C, Dansk Data Arkiv, Accessed May 2011), Census of county Flensburg, parish Gelting, Dorf Rabenholz. Asmus Marten (38, owner), wife Maria Claussen (49), children of Maria by prev marriage Elise Nielsen (26), Asmus Nielsen (21), and Lorenz Nielsen (16). Also listed was maid Maria Lassen (21). Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg. 666; This source indicates that Lars' daughter Anna Christina died in May of However, in the chronicles published by Martensen (1997), Margaretha (Nielsen) Thomsen indicates that her friend Anna Christina Nielsen of Hufe no. 5 died of tuberculosis in May RLN believes these are the same person and puts more faith in the chronicles of Margaretha. Identified as son of Asmus. "Lars Tobias Nielsen, Hufner, * Ra, Ra, verheiratet mit Anna Maria Brigitte Claussen (s. Ka 3), * Steinbergholz t Kollerup. Kinder: 1. Catharina Dorothea Elisabeth, * Ra, verl mit Thomas Friedrich Holter, * Olpenitzfeld; 2. Anna Christina, * Ra, t Ra; 3. Asmus (Besitznachfolger); 4. Claus Nicolaus, * Ra; 5. Lorenz Hinrich, * Ra.". [Personal communication], Nielsen, Volker ([email protected], ). Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg Hans Adolf Steffen, b. 8/19/1790 Rabenholz, d. 8/20/1846 Rabenholz, married 1) Dorothea Catharina Nielsen, b. 1791, d. 9/6/1827 Rabenholz. Hans and Dorothea's children were 1. Christina Margaretha, b Rabenholz, married Matthias Wolf; 2. Maria Christina, b. 3/18/1819 Rabenholz; 3. Claus Hinrich, b. 12/17/1820 Rabenholz; 4. Anna Maria Sophia, b. 11/1/1822 Rabenholz; 5. Asmus Hinrich, b. 7/27/1825 Rabenholz, d. 5/22/1896 Holmkier, married Margaretha Dorothea Catharina Schmidt. Hans Adolf re-married after Dorothea's death, 5/11/1828 with Christina Margaretha Sieversen. Hans and Christina's children were: 1. Friedrich Johannes, b. 3/4/1831 Rabenholz; 2. Johann Hinrich, b. 3/15/1833, married 5/26/1868 to 1. Maria Christina Stock, b. 5/4/1838 and 2. with Klähnhammer, b. 5/4/1838 Rabenholz; 3. Margaretha Catharina, b. 3/1/1835 Rabenholz, d. 12/29/1835 Rabenholz. Martensen, Ernst-August, Das Leben von Christian Nielsen und seinen Nachkommen (Rabenholz, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany,, 12 Dec 1997), [Copy in possession of Robert Nielsen], pg. 39; Margaretha (Nielsen) Thomsen writes in her chronicle that Anna Christina Nielsen (of Hufe no. 5) was her friend, but writes that unfortunately she died of tuberculosis in May Page 10 of 12

11 Sources (con't) Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg Identified as son of Lars Tobias: "Asmus Nielsen, Hufner, * Ra, t Ra, married mit Anna Helene Kiesby, * Havetoft, t Ra. Kinder: 1. Asmus (Besitznachfolger); 2. Claus Nicolai, married mit Helene Mangelsen, t Boel; 3. Maria Catharina Dorothea, * Ra, t Süderbrarup, married mid Hans Hansen, t Süderbrarup; 4. Anna Catharina, * Ra, t , married mit Nikolaus Asmussen, * 1859, t Möllmarkheck; 5. Alwine Catharine, * Ra, t Sterup, married mit Hans Niemann, Gammelbyholz, * 1865, t Sterup; 6. Lorenz Heinrich, * Ra, t Thumby, married mit Christine Christiansen, * , t Thumby; 7. Louise Christine, * ". Agthe, Thilo C., Onlineprojekt Gefallenendenkmäler - von Ahnenforschern für Ahnenforscher ( denkmalprojekt.org, Accessed July 2011), Online, Specific URL = Dienstgrad: Kanonier; Name: NIELSEN; Vorname: L.H.; aus Rabenholz; Todesdatum: verungl. bei der Explosion in Rendsburg; Einheit: 3. Festungs-batterie. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg Claus Steffen, farmer (son of Hans Steffen and Cäcilie Marie Christensen), b. 11/4/1763, d. 3/18/1850, married 9/26/1791 with Elsabe Margarethe Schmidt, b. 1758, d. 3/6/1829 Rabenholz. Children: 1. Hans Adolf; 2. Anna Adelheid Benedicta, b. 2/17/1796; 3. Johann Hinrich, b. 1/19/1800 Rabenholz, d. 5/16/1869 Holmkier. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pp Claus Hinrich Steffen, Landwirt, b. 12/17/1820, d. 9/7/1893 Rabenholz, married 6/8/1855 Kiesby with Christina Margaretha Magdalena Johannsen, b. 8/5/1825 Kiesby, d. 3/14/1918 Rabenholz. Children: 1. Hans Friedrich; 2. Johann Heinrich, b. 8/3/1857, d. 11/7/1916 Stenderupfeld, married 10/3/1884 with Christine Theet, b. 3/12/1861 Hellert, d. 7/26/1937 Stenderupfeld; 3. Johannes, b. 3/19/1862 Rabenholz, d. Kleefeld, married Emma Dorothea Christina Callsen, b. 5/22/1865 Wa; 4. Nikolaus; 5. Theodor Heinrich, b. 9/17/1869 Rabenholz; 6. Margarethe Christine, b. 3/7/1860 Rabenholz. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg Identified as son of Asmus: "Asmus Nielsen, Hufner, * Ra, t Ra, married Böel mit Louise Margarethe Leu, * Spenting, t Ra. Kinder: 1. Asmus (Besitznachfolger); 2. Anna Margarethe, * Ra, married Gelting mit Johannes Nikolaus Leu, Landwirt, * Saustrup; 3. Emilie Alwine, * Ra, t Spenting, married Gelting mit Hermann Petersen, * Wippendorf.". Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg 690. Hans Friedrich Steffen, farmer, b Rabenholz, d Rabenholz, married with Christina Margaretha Klinker, b Ekenis, d Rabenholz. Children: 1. Catharina Maria, b Rabenholz, d ; 2. Nikolaus Jürgen, soldier, b Rabenholz, d Metz. Page 11 of 12

12 Sources (con't) Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg 690. Nikolaus Steffen, farmer, b Rabenholz, d Rabenholz, married Gelting with Magdalene Hansen, b Westerakeby, d Rabenholz. Children: 1. Dora, b Stoltebüll, married Gelting with Nikolaus Petersen, farmer, b Le; 2. Ernst; 3. Emma, b Stoltebüll, d , married Friedrich Blöcker, b Kieholm, d Schönhagen; 4. Nikolaus, b Stoltebüll, d. 11/24/1971, married Anni Jürgensen, b Kl. Brodersby, d ; 5. Frieda, b Stoltebüll, d ; 6. Otto, b Stoltebüll, married Karby with Christine Witt, b Karby. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg "Asmus Nielsen, * Ra, t ". Struve, Klaus, Schleswig Archives - Nielsen Research (Kiel, Germany, [email protected], 2010), [Copy in possession of Robert Nielsen], Register of Baptisms Struxdorf (6/1866) * April 30th, 1866 ~ June 8th, 1866 Asmus Nicolaus Nielsen, legitimate son of the cottageman and shoemaker Conrad Peter Heinrich Nielsen in Hollmuehle (St. ohannis Kloster) and Marie Sophie Friedericke née Friedrichsen (28 years old, 3rd child). Godparents : Asmus Thomsen in Rabenholz in the parish Gelting Nicolai Friedrichsen in Dollrottholz in the parish Suederbrarup Christina Klinker in Faulueck (parish Rabenkirchen). Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg 690. Ernst Steffen, Landwirt, b Stoltebüll, d Ra, married in 1. Ehe Viöl mit Margaretha Carstensen, b Behrendorf, d Ra. Kinder: 1. Christine, b Ra, married Ge mit Adolf Humfeld, Landwirt, b ; 2. Gretchen, b Ra (Besitznachfolger); 3. Marianne, b , MARRIED Ge mit Günther Petersen, Landwirt, b ; 4. Elfriede, b , ledig; 5. Helga, b , MARRIED Ge mit Helmuth Petersen, Landwirt, b Verh. in 2. Ehe mit Ella Käthe Thomsen, b Kuhweide, MARRIED Ge, d Ra. Sohn: Ferdinand. b Ra. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg Identified as dau. of Hermann & Emilie (Nielsen) Petersen: "Christian Johannes Erichsen, Landwirt, * Kleinsolt, married Böel mit Emilie Petersen, * Spenting (sie is eine Tochter von (Hermann & Emilie). Erichsen übernahm am als Neffe des Vorbesitzers den Hof in Rabenholz in Größe von 33,21 ha. Am zog die Familie nach Kleinsolt, um den dortigen Besitz zu übernehmen. Der Hof in Rabenholz wurde verpachtet. Kinder: Birgit Emilie, * Flensburg; 2. Maren, * Flensburg; 3. Christa, * Flensburg; 4. Uta, * Flensburg; 5. Gitta, * Flensburg; 6. Cai Erich, * Kleinsolt.". Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg 690. Otto Werner Thomsen, Landwirt, b Weseby, married Hürup mit Gretchen Steffen, b Ra. Kinder: 1. Ernst Peter, b Ra; 2. Margret, b Ra. Prepared By: Preparer: Phone: RL (Bob) Nielsen [email protected] Address: 2821 Newman Rd West Lafayette, Indiana Page 12 of 12