Jens Christensen (abt. 1694)

Born about 1694 in Albæk, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark [uncertain]

Husband of Mette Pedersdatter — married [date unknown] in Denmark

Descendants

Died [date unknown] in Albæk, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark [uncertain]

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Jens Christensen was born in Denmark

Biography

Jens Christensen Krog was born roughly about 1694, most likely in Krogen, Albaek parish, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark.

There are no records in the Albaek parish before 1717, so there likely will be no way to discover who his parents were. His father was likely named Christen Krog.

He married Mette Pedersdatter. They lived in Krogen, Albaek parish. They had at least ten children, all born in Albaek parish.

1. Kirsten Jensdatter was born on March 2, 1719.^[1]
2. Christen Jensen was born on May 10, 1721.^[2]
3. Peder Jensen was born on March 23, 1723.^[3]
4. Inger Jensdatter was born on November 4, 1725.^[4]
5. Sofren Jensen was born on February 23, 1727.^[5]
6. Anna Jensdatter was born on March 19, 1729.^[6]
7. Peder Jensen was born on February 5, 1732.^[7]
8. Caren Jensdatter was born on January 10, 1735. This child might belong to a different family.^[8]
9. Johanne Jensdatter was born on July 17, 1735. This child might belong to a different family.^[9]
10. Jens Jensen was born on February 5, 1738.^[10]
11. Jens Jensen was born on June 17, 1740.^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ "Danmark Kirkebøger, 1484-1941," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L94W-ZDXT?i=6&cc=2078555 : 22 May 2014), Hjørring > Dronninglund > Albæk > 1 (1717-1788) Fødte, Konfirmerede, Trolovelse, Viede, Døde, Absolverede > image 7 of 192; Rigsarkivet, Copenhagen (National Archives, Copenhagen). Notes: p. 6, in source image 7. Birth date - the 2nd of March 1719. Child's name - Kirsten [Jensdatter]. Parent's name - Jens Christensøn's and Mette Pedersdatter's of Krogn . Witnesses' names - Otto Thomasøn and Christen Tast af Fæbroen, Peder Christensøn of Krogen, Berte Christine Steenfeld of Præstegaarden and Caren, Niels Larsøn's wife in Vorse. Christening date - Dom: Oculi = 12 March 1719. See also: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824716, bottom right.
2. ↑ "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYD7-G46 : 10 February 2018), Jens Christensen in entry for Christen Jensen, 18 May 1721; citing ; FHL microfilm 48,938. See also: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824722, right side towards the top. parents Jens Christensen and Mette Pedersdatter of Krogen.
3. ↑ "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYD7-GWR : 10 February 2018), Jens Christensen in entry for Peder Jensen, 29 Mar 1723; citing ; FHL microfilm 48,938. See also: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824727, middle left. parents Jens Christensen and Mette Pedersdatter.
4. ↑ "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYD7-GHQ : 10 February 2018), Jens Christensen in entry for Inger Jensen, 11 Nov 1725; citing ; FHL microfilm 48,938. See also: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824733, bottom left. oarents Jens Christense & Mette Pedersdatter, Vorse
5. ↑ Denmark Churchbooks, Albaek Sogn, Hjorring Amt, (https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824736), Sofren, 23 Feb 1727, Jens Christensen and Mette? Pedersdatter, upper right. Note: parents from Skovengen?
6. ↑ "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYD7-GWG : 10 February 2018), Jens Christensen Krog in entry for Anna Jensen, 25 Mar 1729; citing ; FHL microfilm 48,938. See also: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824741, upper right. Of Krog
7. ↑ "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYD7-GWB : 10 February 2018), Jens Christensen Krog in entry for Peder Jensen, 02 Mar 1732; citing ALBAEK,HJORRING,DENMARK; FHL microfilm 48,938. See also: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824749, bottom right. Note: no birth date listed, probably born the same day as the previous entry, 5 Feb 1732.
8. ↑ "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYD7-LXY : 10 February 2018), Jens Christensen Krog in entry for Caren Jensen, 16 Jan 1735; citing ; FHL microfilm 48,938. See also https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824757, top left.Note: this record transcribes Mette Andersdatter as the mother, but record is difficult to read, could be Pedersdatter.
9. ↑ Denmark Churchbooks, Albaek Sogn, Hjorring Amt, (https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824758), Johanne, 17 July 1735, parents Jens Christensen and Mette Pedersdatter?
10. ↑ Denmark Churchbooks, Albaek Sogn, Hjorring Amt, (https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824764), Jens, 5 Feb 1738, parents Jens Krogs and Mette Pedersdatter
11. ↑ "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYD7-G4B : 10 February 2018), Jens Christensen Krog in entry for Jens Jensen, 24 Jun 1740; citing ; FHL microfilm 48,938. See also: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?bsid=159519#159519,26824770, mother Mete Pedersdatter.