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Sophie Kirstine Davidsdatter was born in Næskilen on December 1, 1807 on the southern tip of Norway and baptized in Tromøe Church on December 6, 1807. She married Niels Christensen on March 2, 1832 in Ingstrup Church.
They had a daughter named Kristian(e).
Kristian(e) married Chresten Jensen.
​Kristiane & Chresten Jensen
They had a daughter name Lovise born on October 30, 1870. She died on June 15, 1943
​Niels Nielsen married Dorthe Marie Jensen. Their son, Lars Christian Nielsen, was born Sept 5, 1864. He was baptized November 15, 1864. He died July 4, 1932.
Lovise and Lars on 25th wedding anniversary.
Lovise Jensen married Lars Christian Nielsen on January 13, 1893.
Lovise and Lars had 12 children.
Three came to Iowa.
Lars and Lovise
Niels left Denmark in March, 1914. He was 20 years old.
Maren Marie left Denmark in October, 1919. She was 18 years old.
Ella Sofie left Denmark in October, 1924. She was 17 years old.
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