Ane Martine Frederikke Andersdatter

Carl C. "Charley" Jensen was born May 9, 1862, in Denmark, and died November 17, 1949, in Reedley, Fresno Co., CA, at age 87. Buried in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, Fresno Co., CA. He is the son of Unknown.

Ane Martine Frederikke Andersen "Rica" Andersdatter was born October 1, 1866, in the Village of Vejby, Velby Parish, Frederiksborg Co., Hobo Hundred, Zealand, Denmark; Baptized November 11, 1866, at the Velby Church, Velby Parish, Frederiksborg Co., Hobo Hundred District, Zealand, Denmark; and died November 22, 1942, in a Fresno hospital, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, at age 86. Buried in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, Fresno Co., CA. She is the daughter of Christian Andersen of Denmark, and Johanne "Johanna" Nielsdatter of Denmark.

Carl C. "Charley" Jensen and Ane Martine Frederikke "Rica" Andersdatter were married October 2, 1887, in Waupaca Co., WI.

Carl C. "Charley" Jensen and Ane Martine Frederikke "Rica" (Andersdatter) Jensen had two children:

  1. Caspar Jensen: Born May 3, 1891, in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; Died January 19, 1964, in Reedley, Fresno, CA (age 72). Buried in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, Fresno Co., CA. Married about 1915 in Fresno Co., CA, to Jennie S. Knudsen: Born 1892 in Denmark; Died 1973 in California. Buried in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, Fresno Co., CA.
  2. Frances Lenora Jensen: Born May 16, 1897, in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; Died January 22, 1982, in Fresno Co., CA (age 84). Married about 1921 in California to Glen W. Michaels: Born July 6, 1899, in North Carolina; Died May 12, 1983, in Fresno Co., CA (age 83).

TIMELINE

Carl C. "Charley" Jensen was born May 9, 1862, in Denmark.

Ane Martine Frederikke Andersen "Rica" Andersdatter was born October 1, 1866, in the Village of Vejby, Velby Parish, Frederiksborg Co., Hobo Hundred, Zealand, Denmark; Baptized November 11, 1866, at the Velby Church, Velby Parish, Frederiksborg Co., Hobo Hundred District, Zealand, Denmark.

Carl C. "Charley" Jensen and Ane Martine Frederikke "Rica" Andersdatter were married October 2, 1887, in Waupaca Co., WI.xxx

   

Christian Andersen and Johanne (Nelsen) Andersen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1865. A remarkable example from the early days of photography. This "picture card" was in the photo album collection of  Edythe "Eda" (Lewis) Lear, the daughter of Julianne Marie "Julia" (Andersen) Lewis. Please note that the eyes of both people were hand retouched with blue ink, an interesting way to add color in those days.

On June 1, 1870, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Andersen with their family, immigrated to America.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1870, shows Christian Anderson (age 33) born in Denmark, with real estate of $450 and personal estate of $200, is a Carpenter living in Waupaca Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is Johana Anderson (age 38) born in Denmark, who is Keeping House. Also living there are three females and one male, all born in Denmark: Juliana M. Anderson (age 12); Nickolena Anderson (age 12); Anna M. Anderson (age 3); and Andrew F. Anderson (age 1).

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1880, shows Lars Larsen (age 23) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents is a married Farmer, and is living in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Nicklena Larsen (age 20) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: Carrie M. Larsen (age 2); and Charles Larsen (age 1).

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1880, shows Christian Anderson (age 43) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents is a Farmer living in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Jannie Anderson (age 48) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his two children, both born in Denmark to Danish-born parents: Rica Anderson (age 13); and Andrew Anderson (age 11).

The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895, shows Christian Anderson is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. There are 2 White Males, 5 White Females, with 5 born in the United States and 2 born in Scandinavia.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900, shows Christian Anderson (age 63) born November, 1836, to Denmark to Danish-born parents, and a naturalized citizen immigrating in 1870, is a married Farmer who owns his home with of a mortgage, and is living on Berlin Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 43 years, Johanna Anderson (age 68) born November, 1832, in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and who emigrated in 1870, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Carl C.  Jensen (age 38) born May, 1862, to Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1885 with Pa citizen status, is a married Farmer who owns his home with a mortgage, and is living in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Rica F. Jensen (age 33) born October, 1866, in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and who emigrated in 1870, with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: Caspar Jensen (age 9) born May, 1891; and his daughter, Frances L. Jensen (age 3) born May, 1897.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900, shows Lars Larson (age 43) born November, 1856, to Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrating in 1861, is a married Manager Ice Dealer who owns his home with a mortgage, and is living on Berlin Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Nicoline Larson (age 42) born June, 1858, in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and who emigrated in 1870, with all 9 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his nine unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: his daughter, Carrie M. Larson (age 22) born January, 1878, a Musician; His son, Charlie Larson (age 20) born June, 1879, a Butcher; his son, Fred Larson (age 18) born September, 1881, a Teamster; his son, Oscar Larson (age 17) born April, 1883, a Common Laborer; his daughter, Emma Larson (age 15) born January, 1885; his daughter, Mary Larson (age 13) born October, 1886; his daughter, Eva Larson (age 10) born October, 1889; his daughter, Jessie Larson (age 6) born July, 1893; and his daughter, Nina Larson (age 3) born November, 1896.

Johanne "Johanna" (Nelsen) Andersen and daughters, Nicalena seated next to her mother, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1905.

Johanne "Johanna" (Nelsen) Andersen's parents, Niels Rasmusen of Denmark, and Lena Eilersdatter of Denmark.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Christian Anderson (age 68) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents is a Carpenter owning his home free of a mortgage and living in the 2nd Ward, City of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Johanna Anderson (age 73) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Cyrus B. Barnes (age 73) born in New York to Vermont-born parents is a Retired Farmer owning his own home free of a mortgage and living in the 2nd Ward, City of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lucy E. Barnes (age 72) born in New Hampshire to New Hampshire and Massachusetts-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried step-son, Frank A. Lear (age 32) born in Wisconsin to New York and New Hampshire-born parents, who is a Clerk.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1910, shows Carl Jensen (age 47) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and first married at age 23, and in his first marriage, and having immigrated in 1885 and a Naturalized citizen, is a married General Farm Farmer who rents his home, and is living in Township 4, Fresno Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife of 23 years, Reka Jensen (age 43) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1870, and first married at age 23, and with both of the children born to her still alive; and his daughter, Lenora Jensen (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1910, shows Christian Anderson (age 73) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents owns his home free of a mortgage and living in the 2nd Ward, City of Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 53 years, Johanna Anderson (age 78) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive. 

Christian Andersen died September 13, 1912, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 75.

Waupaca Republican Post, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, September 19, 1912

PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH

C. Anderson Called

Christian Anderson. Friday evening, Sept. 13 at eight o’clock, at his residence in this city, Christian Anderson passed quietly from this life after an illness of about four months following a paralytic stroke. Deceased was born in Denmark, Nov. 28, 1836 and June 30, 1857 was united in marriage to Miss Johanne Nelson. Six children were born of this union, two of whom died in childhood. June 1, 1870, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson with their family, immigrated to America and have resided in this city or vicinity since that time. An aged widow, one son, A. F. Anderson of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Jensen and Mrs. Gus Lewis, besides twenty-three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren survive. Mrs. Lars S. Larson, who died in this city two and a half years ago, was also a daughter of deceased. On June 30, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson celebrated their golden wedding at which nearly all their descendents with their immediate families were present. The funeral which was very largely attended, was held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, of which church deceased was a charter member, Rev. J. P. Naarup officiating. Six of the grandsons, Charles, Fred and Oscar Larson, Albert and Irvin Lewis and Walter Anderson acted as pall bearers. The interment was in Lakeside cemetery.

Julianne Marie "Julia" (Andersen) Lewis died November 10, 1917, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 59.

Waupaca County Post, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, Thursday, November 15, 1917

MRS. JULIANNE LEWIS

On Saturday, November 10, Mrs. Julianne Marie Anderson Lewis passed away quite suddenly, from heart failure and Waupaca lost a devoted mother and her church a willing worker and helper. Mrs. Lewis, nee Anderson, was born at Sjolland, Denmark, June 3, 1858, coming to this country and to Waupaca when she was twelve years of age, and lived here most of her life. In March 1876, she was happily married to Gustave Lewis who survives her as do nine of her ten children. Those surviving being Albert, Irvin, Phillip, Mrs. Edith Lear and Miss Clara Lewis of this city; Edward and Henry of New Leipzig, N. D., and Elmer of Tacoma, Washington; Reuben of Waco, Texas. She also has eight grandchildren. Reuben had enlisted for the war and is stationed at Waco, Texas, but is home at attend the funeral of his mother as are Edward and Henry; the other two boys finding it impossible to get here. Mr. Lewis who has been employed in North Dakota, for two years, also came home, but was too late, however, to see his wife alive. Mrs. Lewis was a devout Christian, a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and an able worker in the Ladies' Aid Society. She was also a member of the W. C. T. U. and of the Red Cross. Her death leaves a great void in the home where her children mourn and the sympathy of her many friends are with the bereaved. The funeral service was held on Tuesday from the home at 1:30, and from Our Savior's Church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. J. P. Naarup.

Johanna (Nelson) Anderson died 1918 in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at about age 86.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920, shows Gust Lewis (age 71) is a widower born in Sweden of Swedish-born parents and a Pa naturalized citizen immigrating in 1872 is a house carpenter owning his home at 413 South State Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are three of his children, all unmarried and born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: Clara Lewis (age 28) who is works as a milliner in a hat shop; Rueben Lewis (age 20) and unemployed; and Phillip Lewis (age 16) and unemployed.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 17, 1920, shows Carl Jensen (age 57) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1885, and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1905, is a married General Farm Farmer who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in the 8th Judicial Township, Fresno Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Name is not listed (age 53) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1860, and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1905. Caspar and Jennie Jensen live on the adjacent farm.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Carl Jensen (age 67) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1885, and a Naturalized citizen, and first married at age 24, is a married Farmer who owns his farm, and is living on Adams Avenue, 8th Judicial Township, Fresno Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Rica M. Jensen (age 63) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1870, and a Naturalized citizen, and first married at age 20.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Glen W. Michaels (age 30) born in North Carolina to North Carolina-born parents, and first married at age 21, is a married Grocery Store Merchant who rents his farm for $10/month, and is living on Adams Avenue, 8th Judicial Township, Fresno Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Lenora F. Michaels (age 32) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents, and first married at age 23; his son, Norman W. Michaels (age 8) born in California to North Carolina and Wisconsin-born parents; and his son, Ralph L. Michaels (age 3) born in California to North Carolina and Wisconsin-born parents

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows Gust Lewis (age 81) born in Sweden of Swedish-born parents and first married at age 26 is a widower rooming at 770 Berlin Road, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. The household is that of William Peterson (age 73) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and emigrating in 1870 and a naturalized citizen with real estate worth $6,000 and a radio and married at age 21. Living with him is his wife Anna C. Peterson (age 73) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents who emigrated in 1872 and is a naturalized citizen married at age 21. Gust Lewis' daughter Clara Johanna Lewis married a son of the Petersons, Clarence Peterson. Maud Stratman lives a few houses away.

The Fresno Bee, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, May 12, 1938

REEDLEY

Four generations were present when Mr. and Mrs. Caspar Jensen entertained at a dinner honoring Jensen's father, Carl Jensen, on his seventy sixth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jensen's son, Caspar Jensen, and daughter, Mrs. Glen Michaels; their six grandchildren, Norman and Ralph Michaels, and Leroy, Verna Mae, Eugene and Irma Jensen, and their two great grandchildren, Raymond and Keith Jensen, were all present. J. C. Madsen was the toastmaster. Two songs composed for the occasion by Mrs. Hans Hansen and Mrs. M. Jensen were sung by the group. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jensen, the former a brother of Carl Jensen; Messrs. and Mesdames P. M. Madsen, J. Sorensen, J. C. Hansen, H. Melgard, H. Hansen and H. C. Patterson; Mrs. N. Larsen of Reedley; Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Hansen of Del Rey and Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson of Kingsburg.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1940, shows Glen W. Michaels (age 40) born in Virginia, and 5 years ago was living in Fresno Co., CA, and with 2 years of College, is a married Truck Driver and Salesman of Gas and Oil Delivery, who owns his home worth $5,000 and is living at 1229 F Street, 2nd Ward, City of Reedley, Fresno Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Lenora Michaels (age 42) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Fresno Co., CA, and with 8 years of School; his unmarried son, Norman Michaels (age 18) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in Fresno Co., CA, and with 4 years of High School, a Laborer in Grain and Fruit Shipping; and his unmarried son, Ralph Michaels (age 13) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in Fresno Co., CA, and with 8 years of School. Also living there are: His married father-in-law, Carl Jensen (age 77) born in Denmark, and 5 years ago was living in Fresno Co., CA, and with 8 years of School; and his married mother-in-law, Rica Jensen (age 73) born in Denmark, and 5 years ago was living in Fresno Co., CA, and with 8 years of School.

The Fresno Bee, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Monday, November 23, 1942

Mrs. Rica Jensen, 76, Expires in Reedley

REEDLEY (Fresno Co.), Nov. 23. - Mrs. Rica Jensen, 76, a resident of Reedley for thirty one years, died last night in a Fresno hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Rev. H. M. Hansen officiating. Burial will be in the Reedley Cemetery with the Cairns Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are her husband, Carl Jensen; a son, Caspar, and a daughter, Mrs. Glenn Michaels. She also leaves a brother in Wisconsin; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

 

Julianne (Andersen) Lewis, Johanna (Nelson) Andersen (Julia's mother), Edith (Lewis) Lear, Naomi (Lear) Harmacek

Andersen and Gustave Larson Plot, Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, WI

Julianne (Andersen) Larson, Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, WI

Gustave Larson, Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, WI

Andrew and Katrin Andersen, Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, WI

Johanna Andersen, Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, WI

Christian Andersen, Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca, WI