Hans Adolph & Elisabeth Margaretha (Hansen) Nielsen

Generation 1 1. Hans Adolph Nielsen-1 [1]. He was born on 22 Oct 1722. 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, <v.nielsen@gmx.de>, 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 1725. 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. 1726 [2]. She died Aft. 1803 [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

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. 1792 [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. 1794 [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

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

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 1796. 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

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

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

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 6 11. 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

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 7 14. 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

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 1796. 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. 666. "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), http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm, Sydslesvig,, Gelting, zu adl. Gute Priesholtz,, zu Priesholtz, 40, FT-1803. 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

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sources (con't) Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg. 666. Identified as son of Hans Adolf. "Asmus Nielsen, Hufner, * 30. 11.1757 Ra, t 29. 3. 1803 Ra, verheiratet 19. 10. 1783 Ge mit Catharina Elisabeth Schmidt, * 22. 5. 1756 Ra, t 18. 2. 1816 Ra.". [Personal communication], Nielsen, Volker (v.nielsen@gmx.de, ), According to the burial book of Gelting: Hans Adolph died on 16 Jan. 1792, burial on 19 Jan. 1792. 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), http://www.ddd.dda.dk/ddd_en.htm, 1845 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 1840. 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 1956. 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, * 1.2. 1790 Ra, 113.12. 1829 Ra, verheiratet 15. 10 1817 mit Anna Maria Brigitte Claussen (s. Ka 3), * 18. 6. 1796 Steinbergholz t 16. 2. 1860 Kollerup. Kinder: 1. Catharina Dorothea Elisabeth, * 9.12.1818 Ra, verl. 6.9.1845 mit Thomas Friedrich Holter, * 20.3.1817 Olpenitzfeld; 2. Anna Christina, * 10.2.1822 Ra, t 15.5.1840 Ra; 3. Asmus (Besitznachfolger); 4. Claus Nicolaus, * 26.6.1826 Ra; 5. Lorenz Hinrich, * 28.9.1829 Ra.". [Personal communication], Nielsen, Volker (v.nielsen@gmx.de, ). Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg. 689. 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. 6.26.1817 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 1856. Page 10 of 12

10 11 12 13 14 15 Sources (con't) Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg. 667. Identified as son of Lars Tobias: "Asmus Nielsen, Hufner, * 5.3.1824 Ra, t 11.7.1885 Ra, married 30.4.1852 mit Anna Helene Kiesby, * 11.8.1825 Havetoft, t 8.1.1896 Ra. Kinder: 1. Asmus (Besitznachfolger); 2. Claus Nicolai, married mit Helene Mangelsen, t 21.5.1923 Boel; 3. Maria Catharina Dorothea, * 4.2.1855 Ra, t 27.5.1934 Süderbrarup, married mid Hans Hansen, t 10.10.1919 Süderbrarup; 4. Anna Catharina, * 5.5.1857 Ra, t 7.3.1927, married mit Nikolaus Asmussen, * 1859, t 29.5.1948 Möllmarkheck; 5. Alwine Catharine, * 28.3.1862 Ra, t 18.5.1944 Sterup, married mit Hans Niemann, Gammelbyholz, * 1865, t 27.2.1937 Sterup; 6. Lorenz Heinrich, * 10.12.1865 Ra, t 23.11.1940 Thumby, married mit Christine Christiansen, * 9.4.1877, t 31.3.1910 Thumby; 7. Louise Christine, * 10.12.1865.". Agthe, Thilo C., Onlineprojekt Gefallenendenkmäler - von Ahnenforschern für Ahnenforscher (http://www.denkmalprojekt.org/, denkmalprojekt.org, Accessed July 2011), Online, Specific URL = http://www.denkmalprojekt.org/dkm_deutschland/gelting_angeln_sh.htm. Dienstgrad: Kanonier; Name: NIELSEN; Vorname: L.H.; aus Rabenholz; Todesdatum: 07.08.1850 verungl. bei der Explosion in Rendsburg; Einheit: 3. Festungs-batterie. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg. 689. 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. 689-690. 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. 667. Identified as son of Asmus: "Asmus Nielsen, Hufner, * 11.3.1853 Ra, t 20.1.1926 Ra, married 11.3.1898 Böel mit Louise Margarethe Leu, * 1.6.1866 Spenting, t 1.10.1925 Ra. Kinder: 1. Asmus (Besitznachfolger); 2. Anna Margarethe, * 7.11.1900 Ra, married 25.4.1924 Gelting mit Johannes Nikolaus Leu, Landwirt, *3.10.1896 Saustrup; 3. Emilie Alwine, * 17.4.1904 Ra, t 12.7.1949 Spenting, married 31.3.1931 Gelting mit Hermann Petersen, * 12.5.1907 Wippendorf.". Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg 690. Hans Friedrich Steffen, farmer, b. 5.1.1856 Rabenholz, d. 11.17.1950 Rabenholz, married 5.11.1883 with Christina Margaretha Klinker, b. 4.8.1847 Ekenis, d. 3.2.1926 Rabenholz. Children: 1. Catharina Maria, b. 10.4.1891 Rabenholz, d. 9.9.1893; 2. Nikolaus Jürgen, soldier, b. 9.3.1883 Rabenholz, d. 1.7.1904 Metz. Page 11 of 12

16 17 18 19 20 21 Sources (con't) Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg 690. Nikolaus Steffen, farmer, b. 9.16.1866 Rabenholz, d. 1.13.1940 Rabenholz, married 3.30.1891 Gelting with Magdalene Hansen, b. 1.4.1869 Westerakeby, d. 5.12.1933 Rabenholz. Children: 1. Dora, b. 4.15.1891 Stoltebüll, married 6.26.1914 Gelting with Nikolaus Petersen, farmer, b. 5.9.1886 Le; 2. Ernst; 3. Emma, b. 12.28.1893 Stoltebüll, d. 3.11.1972, married 10.25.1921 Friedrich Blöcker, b. 1.17.1889 Kieholm, d. 10.3.1967 Schönhagen; 4. Nikolaus, b. 4.12.1895 Stoltebüll, d. 11/24/1971, married 4.6.1920 Anni Jürgensen, b. 12.19.1896 Kl. Brodersby, d. 6.9.1963; 5. Frieda, b. 2.20.1899 Stoltebüll, d. 4.25.1922; 6. Otto, b. 11.2.1900 Stoltebüll, married 6.6.1924 Karby with Christine Witt, b. 6.27.1897 Karby. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg. 667. "Asmus Nielsen, * 16.12.1898 Ra, t 4.12.1967.". Struve, Klaus, Schleswig Archives - Nielsen Research (Kiel, Germany, rootdigger@rootdigger.de, 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. 18. 7. 1892 Stoltebüll, d. 19. 12. 1971 Ra, married in 1. Ehe 19. 10. 1923 Viöl mit Margaretha Carstensen, b. 21. 9. 1899 Behrendorf, d. 4. 7. 1938 Ra. Kinder: 1. Christine, b. 24. 9. 1924 Ra, married 10. 11. 1950 Ge mit Adolf Humfeld, Landwirt, b. 21. 5. 1923; 2. Gretchen, b. 1. 3. 1926 Ra (Besitznachfolger); 3. Marianne, b. 7. 8. 1927, MARRIED 24.4. 1953 Ge mit Günther Petersen, Landwirt, b. 9.3. 1931; 4. Elfriede, b. 2. 7. 1932, ledig; 5. Helga, b. 19. 3. 1936, MARRIED 28. 5. 1960 Ge mit Helmuth Petersen, Landwirt, b. 27. 3. 1936. Verh. in 2. Ehe mit Ella Käthe Thomsen, b. 21. 8. 1911 Kuhweide, MARRIED 2. 11. 1939 Ge, d. 27. 9. 1956 Ra. Sohn: Ferdinand. b. 13. 3. 1950 Ra. Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg. 667. Identified as dau. of Hermann & Emilie (Nielsen) Petersen: "Christian Johannes Erichsen, Landwirt, * 27.2.1932 Kleinsolt, married 12.12.1958 Böel mit Emilie Petersen, * 9.7.1938 Spenting (sie is eine Tochter von (Hermann & Emilie). Erichsen übernahm am 1.3.1959 als Neffe des Vorbesitzers den Hof in Rabenholz in Größe von 33,21 ha. Am 4.3.1967 zog die Familie nach Kleinsolt, um den dortigen Besitz zu übernehmen. Der Hof in Rabenholz wurde verpachtet. Kinder: Birgit Emilie, * 27.3.1959 Flensburg; 2. Maren, * 9.6.1960 Flensburg; 3. Christa, * 15.3.1962 Flensburg; 4. Uta, * 17.3.1963 Flensburg; 5. Gitta, * 7.9.1964 Flensburg; 6. Cai Erich, * 3.1.1970 Kleinsolt.". Germany, Christian Wolff, Graphische Betriebe OHG, Flensburg, 1972), pg 690. Otto Werner Thomsen, Landwirt, b. 10. 9. 1923 Weseby, married 28. 9. 1956 Hürup mit Gretchen Steffen, b. 1. 3. 1926 Ra. Kinder: 1. Ernst Peter, b. 2. 8. 1957 Ra; 2. Margret, b. 28. 4. 1962 Ra. Prepared By: Preparer: Phone: Email: RL (Bob) Nielsen nielsenr@comcast.net Address: 2821 Newman Rd West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 Page 12 of 12