Part of the Letter Collection
Andreas Madsen (b. 31 August 1871 Ryde parish, d. 1942 New York, United States) and Dorothea Marie Jensen (b. 13 marts 1876 in Nørha parish Thisted d. 11 Aug 1959 in Walton) emigrated to United States in 1914.
Which them were their 6 children Karen, Louise, Gerda, Ellen and Aage.. The youngest daughter, Esther, was born in the US.
| Name | Birth/Dead | Examples of letters |
| Karen Madsen (Carrie) | Born 29 April 1900 Jebjerg, Denmark. Dead 22 Oct 1989, Santa Barbara, California, United States | Letter from 1950 Karen refers to the war (Koran war) with more people having lost the sons. She tells about the whereabouts of the family and the weather. Letter from 1986 Karen writes on behalf of her niece who will come to Denmark soon (Aages daughter Margrethe). Are the old relatives still alive to tell the family stories? |
| Louise Edwards | Born 13 March 1904 in Jebjerg, Denmark, Dead 27 April 1974 Delaware, New York | Letter from 1952 Louise writes about the summer holidays plan – going to the coast of Main. Bobbys tour to NY and family matters. |
| Gerda Suttle | Born 13 May 1907 Skive Denmark. Dead 19 Jan 2002 Largo, Pinellas, Florida | |
| Ellen Thuesen | Born 25 May 1911, Denmark Dead 2 Oct 1990 Pinellas, Florida, United States | |
| Aage Madsen | Born 12 Aug 1913 Stenbjerg By, Nørhaa parish Dead 1963 San Luis Obispo, California, United States | |
| Esther Augesen | Born 6 April 1917 Kortright, Delaware, New York, United States Dead 17 April 1987 Middletown, Orange, New York, United States | Letter from 1952 Esther writes about Christmas, their children, and the wonders of the new television. |
For further family details see here