Parishes in Thisted amt, Denmark

Danish counties, or amter, were historically divided into districts, herreder, and then into parishes, sogner. The parish was the unit responsible for keeping church-books, which recorded births, confirmations, marriages, deaths, and changes of residence between parishes.

Nels B. NELSON (1870-1963) was born in Vestervig parish in Thisted amt. This map shows the parishes in Thisted. His mother's family had lived in Bedsted parish, in nearby Hassing herred, for at least two generations, at a place called Broegaarde (also spelled Brogaarde) -- this was the source of the "B" of Nels's middle name, as he was baptized Niels Brogaarde Nielsen.

Postcard from R. Petersen to E. Petersen

Postcard from R. Petersen of Nyborg to Mr. E. Petersen, Box 727, Livermore, Calif. U.S. America."

R. Petersen writes "Nyborg 27-2-1911 Dear son, Thanks for the card for mother's birthday and thanks for what we found [in it?]. We are glad you are healthy and things are good. We are all well and things are good. I will soon write from Kirstine and [send greetings from?] Jestersen [?] . Mother waits to hear when you are coming home? Many good wishes from your dear Mother, and your Father R. Petersen."