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My oldest brother was born on the 13th of July in 1833 and his name was Hans Jørgen Hemmingsen. He was about one inch or so shorter than me, with a heavier build and black hair. Following his confirmation he left home for two years to go and find some work. When he was 21 years of age he went through conscription and joined the light cavalry. The following Spring he was called into active duty. He had no interest in being in the army so mother paid $575 to release him from said active duty. That was also the same year that mother decided to pass on the farm to him. He was married to a 17 year old girl named Trine who was the daughter of farmer Lars Jensen from Ebbeskov and they had nine children together.

He died....

She died on the 22nd of February 1916.

Address: Farmer Hans Jørgen Hemmingsen's widow, Vallebo via Faxe Loading dock, Denmark, Europe.

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My youngest brother was born in 1839 and his name was Lars Hemmingsen. He was both taller and had a more heavier build than myself or my older brother. He remained living at home even after Hans Jørgen took over the farm. When he was 21 years of age he was found to be fit for military service but he drew such a high number during the lottery that he'd never be called into active service. Prior to 1864, when Frederick the 7th had died, the Germans had declared war with Denmark due to their desire to occupy parts of Sønderjylland. Consequently he was forced to suit up for active service with the infantry and he was on the ramparts when the Germans overran them. He returned home with all of his limbs and he even had a bit of money with him since there was no food to spend it on. One year later he was married to a widow who had ten acres of land and two small daughters. She also happened to be the neighbor of his sister Maria, but their properties were on opposite sides of the county line. He had no children himself and died on the 11th of July in 1915. His widow died on the 18th of February in 1915.

Address: Lars Hemmingsen, Taagerup via Faxe, Denmark Europe