According to 1860, 1870, and 1880 Census records, Lars Mortensen was born in Tranum parish. They show him living in Brovst with his wife and family. Lars was 71 years old in the 1880 Census so he died after 1880.
1860 Census - Amt Oversigt/Hjørring/Øster Han/Brovst parish/Census/1860/Page No. 28
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1870 Census - Amt Oversigt/Hjørring/Øster Han/Brovst parish/Census/1870
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1880 Census - Amt Oversigt/Hjørring/Øster Han/Brovst parish/Census/1880/
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Dansk Demografisk Database http://www.ddd.dda.dk/
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