Wishing you a happy First Day of Spring. Yes, I know it may not be considered a holiday, but nevertheless, it is my favorite season. I get pure enjoyment watching for signs of Spring. How about you what is your favorite season?
This week for my transcription project is the obituary for Lauritz Lauritzen, a Danish immigrant who in 1893 married Ane Kristine Jorgensen. It was Ane's obituary that was transcribed last week and can be reviewed by clicking here.
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| IMAGE: Obituary for Lauritz Lauritzen (1867-1954). Printed 27 September 1954. [1] |
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Deaths – L. Lauritzen:
Laurtiz Lauritzen, a summer resident of Pacific Grove for 23 years before settling here permanently in 1936, died this morning at his home, 126 Grand Ave., after a brief illness.
Mr. Lauritzen would have celebrated his 87th birthday on Oct. 6. He was a native of Schleswig-Holstein in Denmark, but came to this country at the age of 21, later becoming a United States citizen.
Much of his life was spent in Fresno where prior to his retirement he was first occupied as a blacksmith, then owned and operated the Lauritzen Implement Co. He was a member of the Danish Lodge, Dania, of Fresno.
His wife, Mrs. Ann Lauritzen, died in 1941 in Pacific Grove.
Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. W. H. McCashin and Mrs. Frank Rata of Fresno and Miss Laura Lauritzen of Pacific Grove, six sons: Walter E. and James F. Lauritzen of Fresno, William G. Lauritzen of Pacific Grove and Carmel Valley, Robert E. Lauritzen of Bakersfield, Herbert C. Lauritzen of Monterey and Louie Lauritzen of Arcadia; 13 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services are pending at the Paul Mortuary and will be announced later.
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Source:
1.) "Deaths - L. Lauritzen," obituary, Monterey [CA] Peninsula Herald, 27 September 1954. Obituary Search Services, Monterey County Free Libraries, Seaside Branch Library, 550 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, California 93955.
This article tells that Lauritz was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark. In 1867, at the time of Lauritz's birth, this area was in Prussia. This same place became a location within the German Empire in 1871. And then in 1920, long after Lauritz became a U.S. Citizen, this same place was named as being in Denmark.
Lauritz Lauritzen was married to my father's grandfather's sister. So the connection is by marriage only, but I thought I would try to keep obituaries I have presented by couples.
Amanuensis Monday is a weekly blog theme that was started by John Newmark, the author of TransylvanianDutch blog. John defines Amanuensis as "A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another." I also appreciate the good work and format examples of San Diego genealogist Randy Seaver of the blog Genea-musings. Thanks guys.
Transcribing helps me to learn what a document contains. I have learned over time that I have a tendency to "skim" over an item; a bad trait for a researcher who needs to learn even the smallest details documented records contain. Transcribing helps me to slow down and "smell the roses," and to capture all aspects of the paper in hand. It also gives me a better opportunity to share the document with you.
Thank you for stopping by today and letting me share this newspaper article with you. I also hope that your week has had a great start. And as always, I hope you have a good day.
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