Twice I visited Denmark. Both times I tried to find Thorup with no luck. My conclusion is that Thorup was swallowed by the expansion of Randers. Neils Mikkelsen was from Thorup. (Randers?) Unfortunately, I didn’t do enough research before my first two visits. I’ll prepare better before my next visit. From what I’ve read he […]
Born January 31, 1850 – Died February 15, 1926 Niels Mikkelsen is a man that’ll I’ll never know and never be able to completely understand. Nevertheless, I have always been fascinated by the man. A man born in Denmark who left his friends and family and sought a better life in the United States. I […]
My Great Grandmother. Dorthea Marie Nielsen was born August 11, 1854 and died September 21, 1941. She married Niels August 11, 188? Geneology Niels was born in 1850 in Thorup, Viborg, Denmark. A number of years ago I tried to find Thorup much to my frustration. I suspect it is now part of the city […]