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Mads “Mates” Rasmussen

Birth	:	13 Mar 1839 Denmark
Death	:	21 Jul 1908 Morganville, Clay County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6744003, -73.0958023
Description	:	Transcription by Carole and Erica Jacobson: 16. Mads Rasmussen. Born on 12 Mar 1839 in Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark. Christened on 14 Apr 1839 in Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark. Maria Madsdatter and Jens Thygesen attended the baptism. Was on the census for Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark in 1840. Was on the census for Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark for 1850. Confirmed on 3 Apr 1852 in Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark. p. 93 line #4; also index, p 296 line #28. Religion: Lutheran. Mads "Mates" came to America with his uncle, Hans... Read More	Transcription by Carole and Erica Jacobson: 16. Mads Rasmussen. Born on 12 Mar 1839 in Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark. Christened on 14 Apr 1839 in Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark. Maria Madsdatter and Jens Thygesen attended the baptism. Was on the census for Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark in 1840. Was on the census for Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark for 1850. Confirmed on 3 Apr 1852 in Sønderby, Assens, Fyn, Denmark. p. 93 line #4; also index, p 296 line #28. Religion: Lutheran. Mads "Mates" came to America with his uncle, Hans Madsen, on the "Resolute", leaving Liverpool June 1859, arriving in The Port of New York August 18, 1859. (LDS film #0175550) Two brothers also came to America: Ander and Lars "Louis" Rasmussen. From the "Clay Center Times", July 23, 1908. "Rasmussen.--Mates Rasmussen, aged sixty-nine years, four months and eight days, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stoneback, three miles southwest of Morganville, Tuesday morning, at two o'clock. The cause of death was due to paralysis. The deceased was an early settler in Clay county but for a number of years had been in poor health. Besides his widow there are five children who mourn the loss of husband and father. There were two sons, Theodore and Hiram, and three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Stoneback, Mrs. John Purves and one other whose name we did not learn, all of whom live in the vicinity of Morganville. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the German M.E. church, Rev. Hamilton officiating. The interment was made in the cemetery near the church." From the "Clay Center Times", July 30, 1908. "DEATHS" "Rasmussen.--Mates Rasmussen was born March 13, 1839 near Odense, Denmark, died July 21, 1908, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. G. Stoneback, near Morganville, aged 69 years, 4 months, and 8 days, death being due to paralysis. Mr. Rasmussen united with the Lutheran church at the age of fourteen years, and came to American in 1859, He was a brick layer and stone mason by trade. During the civil war, he served in the United States navy on the lower Mississippi, and then went to Wisconsin and Illinois, where he spent a few years, coming to Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1865, being married the same year (October 15, 1865) to Miss Louisa Roenigk at St. Louis, MO. To this union were born ten children, six daughters and four sons, four of whom died in infancy, one in manhood. Those living are Theodore C., Hiram M., Mrs. Florence McKinney, Mrs. Anna Stoneback, and Mrs. Emma Purves. After spending a few years in Manhattan, Mr. Rasmussen homesteaded in Clay county in the year of 1870, where he has passed the remaining years of his life. A wife, five children, seven grandchildren, three brothers, one uncle and a host of friends are left to mourn his departure."

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Mads “Mates” Rasmussen's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, North Adams, Berkshire County, USA.
When did Mads “Mates” Rasmussen death?
Mads “Mates” Rasmussen death on 21 Jul 1908 in Morganville, Clay County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 42.6744003
Longitude: -73.0958023

Family Members:

Spouse

Eleanora Louisa Roenigk Rasmussen

(1843 - 1930)

Children

Theodore Charles Rasmussen

(1867 - 1943)

Anna Rasmussen

(1870 - 1872)

Daisy Rasmussen

(1880 - 1880)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6744003, -73.0958023

2. Southview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6721992, -73.1018982

3. Old East Hoosuck First Congregational Burial Groun
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4. Hewittville Cemetery
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6. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7000008, -73.1235962

7. Wilbur Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6716500, -73.1418200

8. Hall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7072600, -73.0826000

9. Estes Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 42.7066060, -73.0748320

10. Hoosac Tunnel Central Shaft
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Coordinate: 42.6759380, -73.0463580

11. Beth Israel Cemetery of Clarksburg
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Coordinate: 42.7111930, -73.0820470

12. Advent Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7094002, -73.1207962

13. Gates Ave Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7169910, -73.1129940

14. Burnett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6643870, -73.0359290

15. Burnett Homestead Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6555820, -73.0388740

16. Abbott Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6936240, -73.0380130

17. School Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6928140, -73.0351250

18. Kemp Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6897230, -73.0327050

19. Maple Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6264000, -73.1207962

20. Clark Cemetery
Clarksburg, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7288100, -73.0902100

21. Florida Baptist Church Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6659800, -73.0120000

22. Blackinton Cemetery
North Adams, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7049720, -73.1712410

23. Rice Cemetery
Florida, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6759950, -73.0096650

24. Clarksburg Cemetery
Clarksburg, Berkshire County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7350006, -73.0689011