Jens Peter Berthelsen, - Sugar Cane Farmer

Jens Peter Berthelsen, - Sugar Cane Farmer

Male 1853 - 1915  (61 years)

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  • Name Jens Peter Berthelsen 
    Suffix - Sugar Cane Farmer 
    Christened 02 May 1851  At home Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Born 13 Nov 1853  Østerild Sogn, Thisted Amt, Danmark, Nth Jutland (Danish peninsula) Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Østerild Kirkebøger 1843 - 1861: Opslag No 18: Birth No 10
      He was the son of Huusmand (Smallholder) Berthel Thomsen/Thomasen and Ane Margrethe Christensdatter

    Gender Male 
    Died 13 May 1915  General Hospital, Maryborough, Queensland Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Funeral Notice 14 May 1915  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    FUNERAL NOTICE.
    THE Friends of MRS. J. P. BERTHELSEN, and Relatives, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved husband, JENS PETER, to move from his late residence, Upper Mountain Road, Nikenbah. THIS (FRIDAY) AFTERNOON, at 2.30 o'clock, for the Nikenbah Cemetery.
    F. AMMENHAUSER, Funeral Director, Adelaide street.
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Friday, 14 May 1915
     
    Obituary 14 May 1915  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    OBITUARY
    There passed away at the General hospital yesterday an old and esteemed pioneer of the district, in the person of Mr. Jens Peter Berthelsen, in his 62nd. year. The deceased had only a day or to ago had undergone an operation at the Hospital, from which he never recovered, and his death came as a great blow not only to the immediate family circle, but to the residents of the district in which he had lived for so many years, and by whom he was greatly esteemed for his many stirling qualities. He was a native of Schleswig-Holstein, and came out to the colonies 27 years ago. He settled in the Nikenbah district, in the Upper Mountain road, where he had for many years been a successful farmer.
    He leaves behind him a sorrowing widow and a family of five daughters and three sons, namely, Mesdames W. Jones (Bundaberg), F. Horton (Nikenbah), the Misses Mary Maetina, Ottiebena and Violet, residing at home, and Messers. Anton (Bingham), Bernhardt (Kingaroy), and Johann (Childers). The body was conveyed to Nikenbah last night by rail, Mr. J. Ammenhauser attending to the arrangements, and the funeral will leave deceased's late residence, for the Nikenbah cemetery this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Friday, 14 May 1915  
    Death 14 May 1915  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    DEATH.
    BERTHELSEN-On the 13th May, 1915, at the General Hospital, Maryborough, Jens Peter, beloved husband of Rasmena Ellena Berthelsen, Upper Mountain Road, Nikenbah: aged 61 years and 6 months. Sleep on, beloved
    Sleep and take thy rest.
    Upon thy Saviour's breast.
    We love thee well; but
    Jesus loves thee best.
    Good night! Good might!
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Friday 14 May 1915
     
    Buried 14 May 1915  Nikenbah Danish Cemetery, Nikenbah, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Funeral 15 May 1915  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    FUNERAL OF LATE, MR. J. P. BERTHELSEN
    The funeral of the late Mr. Jens Peter Berthelsen, took place from his late Mountain home, Nikenbah, yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended, the cortege comprising between 60 and 70 vehicles and several horsemen. Numerous floral wreaths and immortelles were sent by sorrowing relatives and friends.
    The Rev. G.W. Pittendrigh conducted a brief service at the deceased's residence, and also at the graveside in Nikenbah Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs A. and J. List, A. Berthelsen and J. Madsen.
    The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. J. Ammenhauser. It should be noted that in the announcement of Mr. Berthelsen's death in yesterday's issue, the name of one of deceased's sons, Christie, who resides in New Zealand, was inadvertently omitted.
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Saturday, 15 May 1915 
    Person ID I6030  Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen
    Last Modified 28 Jul 2017 

    Father Berthel Thomsen,   b. Abt 1822, Skyum Sogn, Thisted Amt, Danmark, Nth Jutland (Danish peninsula) Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Ane Margrethe Christensdatter,   b. Abt 1823, Østerild Sogn, Thisted Amt, Danmark, Nth Jutland (Danish peninsula) Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 11 Dec 1881  Østerild Kirke, Thisted Amt, Danmark, Nth Jutland (Danish peninsula) Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Østerild Kirkebøg 1814 - 1842: Opslag No 85: Marriage No 4
      11 Dec 1881 in Østerild Kirke
      Bridegroom: Ungkarl Berthel Thomsen of Østerild Sogn -,age 26 years: Bride: Pigen Ana Margrethe Christensdatter of Østerild Sogn, - age 25. Forloverne: Gaardmand Thomas Andersen and Gaardmand Anders Thomsen both of Hoxen?
    Family ID F2013  Group Sheet

    Family Rassmena Elina Christiansen,   b. 13 Sep 1858, Løjt Sogn, Rise Herred, Åbenrå Amt, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1932, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Immigration 13 Oct 1888  Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Berthelsen Family onboard 'Jumna'
    Jens, 33yrs
    Nina, 29yrs
    Petrea, 1yr
    Anton, infant
     
    Children 
    +1. Anne Matilda Berthelsen,   b. 20 Feb 1884, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Dec 1937, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years)
     2. Petrea Elena Berthelsen,   b. 7 May 1886, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Anton Sylvestor Berthelsen,   b. 6 Jan 1888, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Feb 1944, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
     4. Bernardt Christian Berthelsen,   b. 21 Feb 1890, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. John Berthelsen,   b. 02 Sept 1891, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Aug 1969, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     6. Christian (Pat) Berthelsen,   b. 06 Jul 1893, Qld Find all individuals with events at this location
     7. Marie Martenia (Teena) Berthelsen,   b. 08 Feb 1895, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    +8. Eightabena/Ottibine Berthelsen,   b. 01 Oct 1896, Hervey Bay District, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Aug 1949, Maryborough. Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years)
     9. Violet Louisa Berthelsen,   b. 18 Oct 1899, Pialba, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Sep 1991, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
    Last Modified 5 Jan 2011 
    Family ID F1973  Group Sheet

  • Headstones
    Berthelsen. Jens Peter  and
Berthelsen. Rasmine Eline
    Berthelsen. Jens Peter and Berthelsen. Rasmine Eline
    Jens Peter died 13 May 1915 aged 61years.
    Rasmine Eline died 27 August 1932 aged 73yrears


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