Botilla Maria Sophie  Thomsen, or Granny Mickelson

Botilla Maria Sophie Thomsen, or Granny Mickelson[1, 2, 3, 4]

Female 1851 - 1930  (79 years)

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  • Name Botilla Maria Sophie Thomsen 
    Suffix or Granny Mickelson 
    Born 6 Apr 1851  Lundtoft, Kliplev Parish, Aabenraa County, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Kliplev Kirkebøg 1824 -1829: Opslag No 201
      Born [Født] 5 April, [christened] døbt 27 April: Botilla Maria Sophie Thomsen, legitimate [ægte] daughter [datter] of Tenant [Inderste] in Lundtoft Andreas Thomsen and Christine Maria born [f.] Bundesen
      Fadd: Ellen Maria Bundesen, Lundtoft. Maria Christina Bundesen, Lundtoft. Sophus Christian Thomsen, Aabenraa.

      Note: Inderste = lodger (as in a house - living as a renter:
      faddere = sponsors at baptism
      [Source; Danish To English Dictionary]
    Christened 27 Apri.1851  Klipllev Kirke Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Sponsers [Faddere] were her Aunts: 1. Ellen Maria Bundesen in Lundtoft 2. Maria Christina Bundesen in Lundtoft. 3. Her Uncle Sophus Christian Thomsen in Aabenraa.
    Gender Female 
    Confirmation 9 Apr 1865  Bov Kirke, Aabenraa County Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Bov Kirkebog 1855-1888, Opslag 85: Confirmation No. 31
      Confirmation 9 April 1865
      Botilla Maria Sophie Thomsen was the Daughter [Tochter] of Insten Andreas Thomsen in Lundtoft, Klipleff and Christine Marie nee [geb.] Bundesen, Botilla was born on 6 April 1851.

      Tochter= Daughter [German Dictionary]

      Inste = farm laborer without land or estate, differs from day laborers in that he has steady work and his salary includes use of a home, land and produce
      People without land are called "Inste" (also: Einlieger, Häuerling, Häuerinste) ("Häuer" = rent)
      [Source: German to English Word Dictionary]
    Emigration 2 Nov 1871  From Denmark to Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Ships' Arrivals 1848-1912
    Index to Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals 1848-1912

    NAME: THOMSEN Andreas: Age: 18: Ship : Herschel: Date: 7 Mar 1872: Location: IMM/114: Page: 209: M/film 1: Z1958: Microfilm 2: M1697
    NAME: THOMSEN Bothilde: Age: 20; Ship : Herschel: Date: 7 Mar 1872: Location: IMM/114: Page 209: M/film 1: Z1958:Microfilm 2: M169
    NAME : THOMSEN Christine: Age: 16: Ship : Herschel: Date: 7 Mar 1872: Location: IMM/114: Page: 209: M/film 1 : Z1958: Microfilm 2: M1697
     
    • Emigration details for Botilla Marie Sophie, Andreas and Christina Maria Thomsen. They came on the Herschel arriving at Hervey Bay on 07 Mar.1872.
      HERSCHEL .. .. 1872 Wide Bay .... BK05 ... ...
      * Refer to BK05 in the Source section for more information HERSCHEL .. .. 1872
      Hamburg 01 12 1871 PL M471 (ima 3/4) .. HERSCHEL .. 1872 Brisbane Hamburg .. .. PL 416824 ..
      Source Information:
      "Herschel" 1872, Immigrant boat direct to the Port of Wide Bay
      ____________________________________________________

      Name: Thomsen, Botilda Marie Sophie Occupation: Pige
      Age: 20 Destination: Queensland
      Contract no.: 314500 Registration date: 11/2/1871
      Birth place: ?
      Last res. parish: ? Last res. county: - Slesvig
      Last residence: Slesvig Destination country: Australien
      Destination city: ? Destination state: Queensland
      Name of ship: Indirekte
      IDcode: I7172T0401

      Name: Thomsen, Andreas Occupation: Landmand
      Age: 18 Destination: Queensland
      Contract no.: 314800 Registration date: 11/2/1871
      Birth place: ?
      Last res. parish: ? Last res. county: - Slesvig
      Last residence: Slesvig Destination country: Australien
      Destination city: ? Destination state: Queensland
      Name of ship: Indirekte
      IDcode: I7172T0402

      Name: Thomsen, Christine Marie Occupation: Pige
      Age: 16 Destination: Queensland
      Contract no.: 314400 Registration date: 11/2/1871
      Birth place: ?
      Last res. parish: ? Last res. county: - Slesvig
      Last residence: Slesvig Destination country: Australien
      Destination city: ? Destination state: Queensland
      Name of ship: Indirekte
      IDcode: I7172T0320
    Emigration 1 Dec 1871  Oxbüll, Sønderborg, Dänemark to Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    First Name, Bothilde
    Last Name, Thomsen
    Age, 20
    Town, Oxbüll
    State, Dänemark
    Event Year, 1871
    Gender, f
    Ship Name, Herschel
    Destination, Maryborough & Brisbane
    Passenger Number, 245
    Standing, Dienstmädchen
    Departure Port, Hamburg
    (Immigration - Emigrants from Hamburg to Australasia 1850-1879)

    First Name, Christine
    Last Name-Thomsen
    Age-16
    Town-Oxbüll
    State-Dänemark
    Event Year-1871
    Gender- f
    Ship Name- Herschel
    Destination- Maryborough & Brisbane
    Passenger Number-246
    Standing-Dienstmädchen
    Departure Port-Hamburg
    (Immigration-Emigrants from Hamburg to Australasia 1850-1879)

    First Name- Andreas
    Last Name - Thomsen
    Age - 18
    Town - Cliplef
    State- Schleswig
    Event Year - 1871
    Gender- m
    Ship Name - Herschel
    Destination - Maryborough & Brisbane
    Passenger Number - 136
    Standing -Landmann
    Departure Port - Hamburg
    (Immigration- Emigrants from Hamburg to Australasia 1850-1879)
     
    Queensland Electoral Roll 19 May 1906  Frederick St., near King St., Maryborough Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1906
    Maryborough
    Mickelson, Botilda Elisabeth, Frederick St., near King St. domestic duties, May 19, 1906
    Mickeson, Botilla Marie Sophia, Frederick St., near King St., domestic duties, May l9, 1906
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Thursday 14 June 1906 
    Queensland Electoral Roll 19 May 1906  Frederick St., near King St., Maryborough Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1906
    Maryborough
    Mickelson, Botilda Elisabeth, Frederick St., near King St. domestic duties, May 19, 1906
    Mickeson, Botilla Marie Sophia, Frederick St., near King St., domestic duties, May l9, 1906
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Thursday 14 June 1906 
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1913  Frederick S.,t Maryborough Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence: Frederick St., Maryborough 
    • Mickelsen; Botilla Maria Sophia & Mickelsen John
      Residence: Frederick St., Maryborough.
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1922  Nikenbah Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Queensland Electoral Roll: 1922, Nikenbah. Jens Pedersen and Botilla
    Marie Sophie Pedersen on the Queensland Electoral Roll:

    Queensland Electoral Roll 1922: Pedersen Jens. Occupation;
    Farmer: Residence: Nikenbah.Subdistrict Pialba: Division: Wide Bay.

    Queensland Electoral Roll 1922: Pedersen Botilla Maria Sophia
    Pedersen Botilla Maria Sophia:
    Occupation: Home Duties: Residence Nikenbah; Subdistrict:
    Pialba;District: Wide Bay
     
    • Jens Pedersen and Botilla Marie Sophie Pedersen on the Queensland Electoral roll:
      Queensland Electoral Roll 1922: Pedersen Jens. Occupation;
      Farmer: Residence: Nikenbah.Subdistrict Pialba: Division: Wide Bay.
      Queensland Electoral Roll 1922: Pedersen Botilla Maria Sophia: Occupation: Home Duties: Residence Nikenbah; Subdistrict: Pialba;District: Wide Bay
    Died 09 Aug 1930  Nikenbah, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 09 Aug 1930  Nikenbah Danish Cemetery, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Obituary 11 Aug 1930  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mrs Pedersen, one of Nikenbah's oldest residents passed away on Saturday morning, at an early hour, after a very brief illness. The deceased lady was born in Denmark, and came to Queensland in the year 1872, and had resided in this district since her arrival; residing in Maryborough for many years with her first husband, the late Mr John Mickelson, who predeceased her twelve years ago. She is survived by her husband, Mr Jens Pedersen, Nikenbah, two daughters, Mrs Christina L. Fagerstrom and Mrs Alice Winning, both of Townsville, and one son, John Andrew, Nikenbah.
    The funeral, which moved from her late residence on Saturday afternoon, was largely attended by relatives and friends. Impressive services were conducted at the residence and graveside by Messrs A. Andersen and H. Messer. Floral tributes and a family immortelle were placed on the grave. The pall-bearers from the residence to the hearse were Messrs W. Taylor, Senr., W. Taylor, Junr., F. Curtis, J. Curtis, W. Pedersen and A. Andersen, and from the hearse to the graveside, Messrs F. Stalley, W. Pedersen, W. Taylor, S. J. and F. Curtis.
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Monday, 11 August 1930

     
    Postal Directory Frederick St., Maryborough Find all individuals with events at this location 
    John Mickelsen. Residence: Frederick St., Maryborough, Qld 
    Person ID I2512  Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen | Thomsen
    Last Modified 26 May 2020 

    Father Andreas Thomsen,   b. 01 Dec 1823, Jeising, Hostrup Parish,Tønder County, Denmark. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Sep 1914, Mayne Street, , Tiaro, Queensland, Australia. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Kiesten Marie (Christine Marie) Bundesen,   b. 6 Apr 1827, Lundtoft, Kliplev Parish, Lundtoft District, Aabenraa County, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Aug 1866, Sønderborg , Sønderborg Sogn, Als Sønder Herred, Sønderborg Amt Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 39 years) 
    Engagement 7 Dec 1850  Kliplev Kirke Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Kliplev 1824-1859, Opslag Nos. 489 and 490: Engagement No. 9
    Kliplev Kirkebog 1850, Trolovede [Engagement], Number 9:
    7 December, Andreas Thomsen in Lundtoft, ehelischer Sohn [legitimate son] des weil Huusinsten Andreas Thomsen und des weil -? Sophia Christine geb. (geborene, born) Karstensen in Jeising, Kirche alt Hostrup mit
    Christine Maria Bundesen, ehelische Tocter [legitamite daughter] des Abnahmenes Peter Petersen Bundesen und den verstorbene (deceased) Botilla Maria geb. Jessen in Lundtoft.
    Testes: (Witnesses) Jes Peter Bundesen in Lundtoft: Nis Peter Petersen in Tursboll
    Testes: Nis Peter Hoest d.d. Hostrup d. 5 December 1850 und Wacc. Attest.
    Weil in Clipleff und Uck.
    [Verstorbene(r) = the Deceased: verstorbenen =desceased]
    Abnahmenes = - retired farmer on life estate
    Jes Peter Bundesen was Christine Marie Bundesen's brother.
    Nis Peter Petersen was also a relative.
     
    Married 30 Dec 1850  Kliplev Kirke, Lundtoft District, Aabenraa County, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Kliplev Kirkebog 1850, Opslag 606, Copulerede [Marriage] Number 14.
      Viet 30 December 1850. Andreas Thomsen, aegte Son af afdode (Deceased) Hyre Inderste (Tenant)Andreas Thomsen og afdode gjordemoder (Midwife) Sophia Christine f. Laversten i Jessing [Jeising].
      1ste AEgteskab/23 Aaer.
      with Christine Marie Bundesen af Boets? Aftægtsmand Peter Peter Bundesen og afdode (Deceased) Botilla Marie f Jessen i Lundtoft/ 1st marriage [ AEgteskab]. Age 23 years
      Brudg. [Bridegroom]. vac.[vaccination] 27 Juni [June] 1826 Host i Flensborg.
      Bruden [Bride] caac.[vaccination] 19 Juli [July] 1830 i Flensborg.
      tillysningsattest af Past Host i Uck 29 December, 1850.

      Sophia Christine f. Laversten should be Sophie Christine Kastensen
      gjordemoder
      Aftægtsmand =Male Pensioner on own farm
      1ste AEgteskab =first marriage
    Marriage 30 Dec 1850  Kliplev Kirke Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Kliplev Kirkebog 1850, Opslag 606, Copulerede [Marriage] Number 14.
    Viet 30 December 1850. Andreas Thomsen, aegte Son af afdode (Deceased) Hyre Inderste (Tenant)
    Andreas Thomsen og afdode gjordemoder (Midwife) Sophia Christine f. Carstensen i Jessing [Jeising].
    1ste AEgteskab/23 Aaer.
    with Christine Marie Bundesen af Boets? Aftægtsmand Peter Peter Bundesen og afdode (Deceased) Botilla Marie f Jessen i Lundtoft/ 1st marriage [ Aegteskab]. Age 23 years
    Brudg. [Bridegroom]. vac.[vaccination] 27 Juni [June] 1826 Host i Flensborg.
    Bruden [Bride] caac.[vaccination] 19 Juli [July] 1830 i Flensborg.
    tillysningsattest af Past Host i Uck 29 December, 1850.

    Sophie Christine Kastensen
    gjordemoder
    Aftægtsmand =Male Pensioner on own farm
    1ste AEgteskab =first marriage 
    Photos
    Thomsen family reunion May 2008
    Thomsen family reunion May 2008
    Thomsen Family Reunited, 12th May 2008.
    Thomsen Family Reunited, 12th May 2008.
    Andreas Thomsen and Christine Maria Bundesen, marriage
    Andreas Thomsen and Christine Maria Bundesen, marriage
    Marriage
    30 Dec 1850
    Kliplev Kirkebog 1850, Opslag 606, Copulerede [Marriage] Number 14.
    Viet 30 December 1850. Andreas Thomsen, aegte Son af afdode (Deceased) Hyre Inderste (Tenant)Andreas Thomsen og afdode gjordemoder (Midwife) Sophia Christine f. Kastersen i Jessing [Jeising].
    1ste AEgteskab/23 Aaer.
    with Christine Marie Bundesen af Boels? Aftægtsmand Peter Peter Bundesen og afdode (Deceased) Botilla Marie f Jessen i Lundtoft/ 1st marriage [ AEgteskab]. Age 23 years
    Brudg. [Bridegroom]. vac.[vaccination] 27 Juni [June] 1826 Host i Flensborg.
    Bruden [Bride] caac.[vaccination] 19 Juli [July] 1830 i Flensborg.
    tillysningsattest af Past Host i Uck 29 December, 1850.
    Thanks to Kareb Reib for reading the record

    Aftægtsmand =Male Pensioner on own farm
    1ste AEgteskab =first marriage
    Family ID F1126  Group Sheet

    Family 1 Johannes (John) Michelsson/Mickelson,   b. 29 Apr 1845, Porvoo, Uusimaa, Finland / Pörtö, Borgå Parish, Finland, Russia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 1917, King St., Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 29 Jul 1873  Maryborough District, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Marriage Registration,
      MICKLSAN, Johan: Marriage: Spouse: THOMSEN, MATILDA: Date 29.07.1873: Ref No 1873/000438 [Queensland Pioneer Index]
    Marriage Marriage Registration,
    MICKLSAN, Johan: Marriage: Spouse: THOMSEN, MATILDA: Date 29.07.1873: Ref No 1873/000438 [Queensland Pioneer Index]
     
    Children 
     1. Maria Sophia Mickelson,   d. 6 Jun 1879, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    +2. Christine Louise Mickelson,   b. 16 Jul 1878, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Aug 1959, Townsville, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
    +3. Alexandra (Alice) Mickelson,   b. 1 May 1881, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Apr 1944, Townsville, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
    +4. Botilda Elizabeth Mickelson,   b. 4 Jan 1885, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jun 1928, Maryborough, Queensland, australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years)
     5. John Andrew Mickelson, .Boilermaker,   b. 9 Dec 1890, Maryborough Queensland Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jul 1961, Townsville Queensland Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
    Photos
    Rememberance Card for John Michelson
    Rememberance Card for John Michelson
    Last Modified 20 Jun 2014 
    Family ID F1127  Group Sheet

    Family 2 Jens Pedersen,   b. 30 Jun 1848, Høje Taastrup parish, Copenhagen, island of Sjælland, Danmark. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jan 1935, Nikenbah, Qld, Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 11 Jul 1918  Qld Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Photos
    Botilla Maria Sophia Thomsen (Mrs Mickelson)
    Botilla Maria Sophia Thomsen (Mrs Mickelson)
    Last Modified 10 May 2008 
    Family ID F756  Group Sheet

  • Photos
    Botilla Maria Sophia Thomsen (Mrs Mickelson)
    Botilla Maria Sophia Thomsen (Mrs Mickelson)
    Mourning Photo. 1914
Mrs Botilla Mickelson (Granny) with her Daughter Christine Louise and Granddaughter
    Mourning Photo. 1914 Mrs Botilla Mickelson (Granny) with her Daughter Christine Louise and Granddaughter
    This image was a Composite photo - Botilla's father, Andreas has been inserted.
    Andreas died in 1914.
    Christine was living Townsville, so this could have been done in Townsville to be passed on to her mother who was living in Maryborough , quite a distance away.

    Granny Mickelson with child.
    Granny Mickelson with child.
    Botilla (Matilda) Thomsen
    Botilla (Matilda) Thomsen
    Also known as Granny Mickelson.
    Granny Mickelson
    Granny Mickelson
    Granny
    Granny
    Botilla Maria Sophie Thomsen
    Botilla Maria Sophie Thomsen
    Birth
    6 Apr 1851
    Kliplev Kirkebøg 1824 -1829: Opslag No 201
    Born [Født] 5 April, [christened] døbt 27 April: Botilla Maria Sophie Thomsen, legitimate [ægte] daughter [datter] of Tenant [Inderste] in Lundtoft Andreas Thomsen and Christine Maria born [f.] Bundesen
    Fadd: Ellen Maria Bundesen, Lundtoft. Maria Christina Bundesen, Lundtoft. Sophus Christian Thomsen, Aabenraa.

    Note: Inderste = lodger (as in a house - living as a renter:
    faddere = sponsors at baptism
    [Source; Danish To English Dictionary]

    Headstones
    Pedersen. Matilda Maria
    Pedersen. Matilda Maria
    Gospel, died 8th August 1930, aged 79years, born Denmark.
    Matilda (Botilla) was the 4th wife of Jens Pedersen.

  • Sources 
    1. [S66] Mrs Laurina Collins.

    2. [S74] Arkivalieronline.dk .

    3. [S12] Qld Birth, Deaths and Marriages.

    4. [S115] Trove.


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