Dorthea Marie Nielsen Mikkelsen

My Great Grandmother.  Dorthea Marie Nielsen was born August 11, 1854 and died September 21, 1941.  She married Niels August 11, 188? MikkelsonGenealogy_Page_9 Geneology Niels was born in 1850 in Thorup, Viborg, Denmark.  A number of years ago I tried to find Thorup much to my frustration.  I suspect it is now part of the city of Randers, Denmark. Dorthea Marie Nielsen was born in Oster Velling, Denmark.  This is still a small town in Denmark.  I drove through town and took a picture of the old church.  For some reason, I have a fondness for this lady.  I like the way she looks and I like the few stories my father told of her.  She definitely lived and interesting life traveling the world. Yet I doubt she had an easy life.  Running the farm while Niels traveled to Denmark on missions must have been a trial for her. She was undoubtedly a tough woman. She died in Fountain Green at age 87.  She had a good long life. Niels Edward Mikkelsen – 11/28/1882 – 3/5/1957 Diantha Kristina Mikkelsen Livingston – 9/19/1884 – 4/20/1959 Nekoli Mikkelsen – 8/11/1890 – 9/29/1959