Kofoed - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Re : looking for Kofoed''s

edkofoed1 — 2009-08-22 00:57:48Z

My father came to this country, circa 1914, from Bornholm, Denmark.

HANS VULNER KOFOED/JENOVARD (JENQUARD) SIEVERTSON

molkron — 2009-07-27 03:08:23Z

I am reseaching descendants of above people living in Australia. I know of son JOHN MICHAEL KOFOED born in Norway 1821/7?? who married ELIZA HUGHES B 1824 in Laughton En El Northern Yorkshire in 1895 in Allandale, Victoria Australia.

The only information I have for Hans Vulner Kofoed is that he was a Supreme Court Judge in AMERICA married to Jenovard/Jenquard. They had a son John Michael born in Norway and living in Australia in the 1800's He died 28 May 1854 in Sandridge, Melbourne Australia.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Kirsten

Ervin Yardley & Marie (KOFOED)

rainbow1166 — 2009-05-09 21:14:25Z

Looking for any information on Ervin Yardley and Marie O. (Kofoed) she was born in Vardo Norway and came to U.S.A. around 1910 - 1911 Married in Salt Lake City they had 3 children, Oscar,(Oscar died 21 May 1974 Snohomish U.S.A. Isabel (married name Harris) Ervina
Marie died in California 23 Feb 1956 LA

They married in Utah and could have raised there family for a while in Parawan Utah, so any school pictures, notices in papers, extra if anyone has any info thank you

Kofod in New York

sasori00 — 2008-07-21 19:14:12Z

Hello Everyone,
I'm trying to locate information on my gggrandfather Louis A Kofod born in Oct. 1870 or 1871. Specifically I would like to find out any immigration information. He is listed in the 1900 Census in Jamestown, New York. His wife's name was Hansina born in Jan. 1868. They both have Denmark listed as their place of birth. Louis listed his year of immigration as 1891 and Hansina is listed as 1892. From the Census data I believe they were married in New York around 1895. Their children listed in the Census are Ruth E. Kofod born in 1896 and my ggrandfather Henry W. Christian Kofod born Dec 22 1898 in Jamestown, NY. Henry deid in 1919 at the age of 21 while my ggrandmother was pregnant with my grandfather. Apperantly there were some hard feelings between my ggrandmother and Henry's family, so none of my living relatives know anything about this side of the family. Louis does not show up in the Census again until 1930 still living in Jamestown, NY and with no children in the home. I know alot of work has been done on the Kofoeds in Denmark and I would like to find my family's connection. I have not found any immigration records for Louis and, as I don't know Hansina's maiden name, I am don't even know where to start looking for her. I believe Louis may have Americanized his name. I would also like to find out what happened to Ruth after 1900. If anyone has run across any of these names in your research please let me know. Any help is greatly appriciated.

William Kofod
sasori00@yahoo.com

Re: Bornholm Kofoed

jahansen124 — 2008-04-26 17:40:44Z

Dear John:

Thanks for the reply.

What was the the Mothers name? Do you have any
idea of what part of Bornholm ?

Best Regards
John A Hansen
jahansen@brigadoon.net

Re: Bornholm Kofoed

JohnStevens1939 — 2008-04-26 02:18:27Z

Hello. My name is John Stevens. My grandfather's mother was a Bornholm Kofoed, who emigrated to the US with other Mormons and treked to Florence, Nebraska, on the west side of the Mormon bridge. I am attemting to trace some of the family connections, and wish to visit Bornholm at some time in the fairly near future. Given a little time for my researching my Mom's rather comprehensive gathering of geneology for my Dad's side of the family, I will be more knowlegable if you choose to reply.
johnstevens1939@yahoo.com

Re: Re : looking for Kofoed''s

edkofoed1 — 2008-03-20 18:40:27Z

My father came to Iowa from Nexo Bornholm Denmark. There is a possibility that some of his people came to the USA by way of Canada. What info can you provide that could establish linkage?

Re: Re : looking for Kofoed''s

patbrownkofoed — 2007-07-18 02:55:51Z

Hello, I have some Kofoed's in my family who came to
Vancouver B.C.Canada and also so Salt Lake City Please get in touch with me at patb@pacificcoast.net and we can see if we have any relatives, looking forward to your reply. Thanks, Pat

Re :Isabell (Harris) Kofoed

patbrown198 — 2006-04-19 15:55:13Z

LOOKING FOR ISABEL L. (HARRIS) kOFOED 1973 LIVED AT 720 E. HERRING AVE, WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA.
HER MOTHER MARIE OVEDIA KOFOED, BORN 1879 VARDO, NORWAY

Re: Re :Kofoed

johnhansen36 — 2005-08-11 16:04:42Z

Dear Stale:

The public library in Ronne has an a extensive collection
of genealogy records and a very dedicated staff under
the direction of Karen Reib. I've personally received so
much help from her and the rest of the staff that I can
never begin to repay them. You will see numerous
emails from Karen in the archives of the Bornholm
mailing list as well.

You might also check:

http://www.kofoed.org/indexen.html

Norm Madsen has a large database here:

http://www3.sympatico.ca/colin.swift/vaaben.htm

You'll love Bornholm in Sept !

Best Regards
John A Hansen

Re: Re :Kofoed

2005-08-11 09:58:53Z

Hi Pat. My great great great grandfather was Hans Christian Kofoed. My great great grandfather is Martinius Kofoed. My father, Steinar Kofoed, and I are leaving for Bornholm in the beginning of September to try to find out more. But are you sure that Hans Christian Kofoed was born i 1842, I have had a hard time getting that confirmed. Great if you also have additional information.
Stale

RE: LOOKING FOR KOFOED'S

Floyd_Michaelson — 2005-02-13 05:49:11Z

My gguncle, Andrew Kofoed MICHELSON (1836-1905), arrived in Australia in 1857 to search for gold. He later owned hotels and settled (and died) in Ballarat. He had four sons but I have as yet not been able to contact any Australian descendants. I believe A.K.'s mother was Annie Catherine KOFOED? Any possible connections?

Re: Konstance Jendine Kofoed.b 1897 Father Hans Christian Kofoed,b1842

patbrownkofoed — 2004-11-22 17:19:45Z

My grandmother was a Kofoed, Konstance Jendine Kofoed, born Vardo, Norway March 29, 1897, she had many sister's and brothers, and step sisters/brothers, she came to British Columbia Canada October 27, 1927.
Her Father Hans Christian Kofoed born March 6, 1842
Allinge-Sandvik, Bornholm, Denmark

Re: Hans Anker Kofoed

patbrownkofoed — 2004-11-22 17:19:45Z

Hello, that would be nice re Hans Kofoed to receive information. I wait for your reply, and thank you

Re :Kofoed

patbrownkofoed — 2004-11-22 17:19:45Z

Hi emily;
Whenever you can get info that would be nice, I wait for your reply.

Re :Karl KOFOED- 1881-1932

2004-11-19 03:33:57Z

Fully given as KARL GEORG KRISTIANIUS GERTIUS PETER KOFOED marrying Sarah Amis WARD Sep 1924 in Fresno, CA. Karl was son of MAGENS KOFOED and ELIVA DAM. He was born 21 May 1881 in Clemens, Denmark, and died 22 Dec 1932 in Santa Barbara, CA.

My main interest lie in the ancestors of Sarah Amis Ward, on the Ward side. Her father was Curtid Jonathan WARD. Any info appreciated.

Re: Hans Anker Kofoed

2004-07-19 06:19:21Z

I want to appologize for not getting info posted. I have been very busy. I am hoping to gather some information soon so that I may post. If you have a specific question please feel free to email me. I will probably answer back quicker that way. I hardly have time to jump on the message boards.

~Emily

Re :Morten Kofoed

2004-07-10 04:10:23Z

Looking for any information on my gt gt gt grandfather Morten Kofoed born 1790's in Ibsker Bornholm. Son Peder born in Svanike in 1828.

Re:Hans Anker Kofoed

2004-07-01 10:11:04Z

Hans Anker Kofoed is my husbands great great....... grandfather. I am in the process of putting many things together. If you want I can email you some of the information I have. I will have to rummage through my stuff this weekend to find it. i am not very knowledgable on this family but i do have a name of someone who is.

Emily

Re : returning message

2003-10-25 10:31:56Z

Hello Jennifer,
Sorry for being so late replying to your message but I had acually forgotten about it.
My sister in Mexico has been checking it out and told me to update it.Have you had any luck finding information?
What part of the World do you live in?
There does not seem to be very many Kofoed's that live in Canada ,my fathers family settled in Harty Saskatchewan.
Hope to here from you again.
Bonnie

Re : late reply

2003-10-25 10:31:21Z

Hello Angela,
So sorry for taking so long to reply to your message,no excuse ,exept to say I haven't been back to check my messages for a long time.Acually the girl that you met in Mexico is my sister Cathy and she has been monitoring my messages and has told me to check them out.
I have very little information on the Kofoed's ,other than my imediate family.I will send you an email at your email address to say hello later.
My fathers family imigrated to western Canada ,settling in Hardy Saskatchewan.I have been living in Nova Scotia for some time and my husband and I have only recently gotten interested in our family history.
Hope to hear from you and will check my messages more frequently.
Bonnie

Re : Lind/Kofoed

2003-10-25 10:33:15Z

In my pedigree chart I have Ane Kirstine Lind marrying Magens Peter Sandbye - parents to Petrea Engeline who married Christian Kofoed, who father'd Berthel L. Kofoed.. this is my great grandfather.
Is this the same Lind, Angela?

RE :KJERSTINE MARGRETHE KOFOED

2003-10-25 10:29:24Z

Hi. My name is Jennifer Perkins and I have kofoed's who came from Bornholm also. Does anyone know any information about them? I am related to Kjerstine Margrethe Kofoed, born in (1817?) in Klemensker. If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Re : Kofoed cousin

2003-10-25 10:28:12Z

Hi Bonnie,

I to am a Kofoed cousin. The information that
I think you are seeking is at this site:
http://www.kofoed.org. It has alote of Kofoed
information. My connection is Johanne Sophie Kofoed

Re : Kofoed Family Members

2003-10-25 10:27:42Z

Hi Bonnie! My name is Debra Kofoed-Goebel. I live in Blair, Nebr. I am the daughter of Howard Kofoed. His parents were Blanche Julius Kofoed. He had a sister, named Opal that lived in Canada. I know I have a cousin that lives there too. Opal was married to a Harry Gallagher. (Don't know if spelling is correct.) My father is the baby of the 12 children.
I have just recently decided to search our family. This is the first time I have been on this site. What a surprise to find your message.
Feel free to contact me at QSTBLOCK@aol.com, maybe we can see where we fit in.I will try to get you more precise information on the exact area of Canada others live.
Hope to hear from you.
Deb

Re : looking for Kofoed''s

2003-10-25 10:26:31Z

I am looking for any Kofoed's living or who have relitives in Canada.
My family came from Europe and settled in western Canada.

Re :Gifting Erin with Stories from Kofford/Koefoed/Kofoed Women

2003-08-17 07:19:06Z

I am in the mist of creating a book, Mending the Fabric of Our Relationships" for my daughter Erin. I envision this project to be a collection of stories from Kofford/Koefoed/Kofoed women within my lineage.

So . . . this message is a request 1) if you may be part of this family of women, to consider if you have any stories about yourself in relationship with others that you would like to share with me or 2) forwarding this posted request to a woman in this family who would be interested in gifting me with a story.

Hopefully, each woman who receives this message will feel
comfortable gifting me with a story and forwarding this request on.

I have a great deal of hopeful expectation that each woman will respond in a manner that is comfortable for her. If you have a need to confirm that I am who I present myself to be and/or to submit a story, please feel free to email me at bkofford@att.net.

With A Hopeful Heart this Project Turns Into Something Wonderful!

Re :Gifting Erin with Stories from Kofford/Koefoed/Kofoed Women

2003-08-17 07:18:01Z

Dear Angela:
Thank you for responding to my message.

A month or so ago, I found myself thinking about the discussion I had with my daughter about her current pregnancy and how she
mentioned that she wanted this child to be a girl so she would have someone with whom to pass on family traditions. This thinking combined with my belief that women gain personal knowledge and strength from their collective understanding of historical struggles has resulted in my wish to create a
book that is a collection of stories of Kofford women.

I believe it is how we have mended the rips and the tears in the fabric of our relationships that demonstrates the strengths of our commitment to ourselves and to others. It is my thought that the quality of all relationships can be understood through an analogy of fabrics. That is,
a bolt of fabric is unique to itself and throughout time the pull and push of life results in an increased individuality. I have found that fabrics often times begin to fit the curves of my body more softly as the threads in the weave begin to stretch, fade, thin, and tear. If a fabric, like a
relationship, remains as crisp as the first day it touched my life, then I believe I would have to wonder about the quality of my days.
In response to an inquiry from an e-mail, I have decided to extend my invitation to men contributors. For they, also, are about relationships.
Do you have a story you wish to contribute? If so, please visit http://womenin-series.com/page45.html. I have more information at this website -- the submission process, a disclaimer, a family diagram that is in process, and a story written by my mother.

RE :NEXCO, BORNHOLM DENMARK

2003-08-17 07:16:40Z

My grandfather Carl Andrew Kofoed left Nexco,Denmark in 1892. We are searching for his relatives left in Denmark. Evelyn

Re: Kofoed Bornholm Genealogy

2003-08-17 07:15:28Z

Hi,

I am a Canadian of Danish ancestry, my parents emigrated to Canada after their marriage.

Anyone interested in Kofoed genealogy, and for that matter has any Bornholmer ancestry, check out my website.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/HomePages/NormanMadsen/index....

My mother was born on Bornholm and I have researched my ancestry there back to the 1500s. On my site you will find a page with my own ancestry, and a large downloadable GEDCOM database - with information on many Kofoed descendants, as well as many other Bornholmer families.

Good searching! - Norman Lee Madsen

Re: my website

2003-08-17 07:14:19Z

Perhaps the server was down? All I can say is try again. Or try doing a web search using the key words: Norman Lee Madsen Danish Genealogy. You should come up with a link to my site.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/HomePages/NormanMadsen/index....

Norman Madsen

RE : KOFOED FAMILY

2003-08-17 07:13:45Z

My wifes family, Kofoed, from Bornholm
Denmark. We live in Jylland now,but,most of her family are still on Bornholm,if there is any information we can help with,please contact us.
med venlig hilsen
Ron og Lene

RE :ENGEL MARGARET KOFOED

2003-08-17 07:12:43Z

I would appreciate any information about Engel and who her parents were. She was born Mar 20, 1816 and married Wallentine Wallentinson. Thank you for your help, Brenda

Re :Obit. KOFOED, RALPH K.

KAYROM — 2004-04-28 11:25:56Z

KOFOED, REVEREND RALPH K. Rev. Ralph K., who served over 50 years as a Methodist Minister, passed away on March 11, 2004 in San Diego, California. He was 94 years old. A native of Pontiac, Illinois he had a legacy of service to others. Ralph received his preacher ' s license at age 16 and served 22 churches in Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada and California during his career. In 1930 Ralph graduated from Northwestern University and received his master of Divinity from Garret Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1933. Active in the Ecumenical movement, Ralph helped develop the Council of Churches in Wisconsin and Illinois and was a member of the Board of Directors of National Council of Churches in Wisconsin and Arizona. Other accomplishments include his active participation in Rural Church Development, the Wesley Foundation, which supported and serviced local college students in the state of Wisconsin, ``Keenagers ' ' which advocated the issues and concerns of senior citizens in California and Arizona, and was a supporter of Native American rights. Ralph was elected to the General Conference of the Methodist Church in 1948 and was honored for his lifetime achievements in ``Who ' s Who of Methodism ' ' and ``Who ' s Who in the State of California ' ' . Additionally, he was involved in numerous community service groups, including 34 years as a Kiwanis member. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Jeanne Ransom Kofoed, and survived by two sisters, Lenora and Mabel; five children, Ann, Kathryn, Nancy, Margaret and Peter, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to the San Diego Zoo, in memory of Ralph Kofoed. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 2:00pm at the San Carlos Methodist Church in San Diego.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 3/21/2004. (volunteer submission)

Re : Bornholm Kofoed

jahansen — 2003-09-06 04:26:27Z

Dear All:

There is also now a message board specifically for
Bornholm.

Here are my ancestors and I'd appreciate
your comments on any connections.

Best Regards
John A Hansen
jahansen@qwest.net

Descendants of Niels Christensen

1 Niels Christensen 1747 -
.. +Else Cathrine Poulsdatter 1759 - 1835
......... 2 Marta Magrethe Nielsdatter 1778 -
......... 2 Christen Kofod 1780 -
......... 2 Peder Kofod 1782 -
......... 2 Karen Marie Nielsdatter 1786 -
......... 2 Hans Nielsen 1793 -
......... 2 Magretha Nielsdatter 1799 -
......... 2 Else Cathrine Nielsdatter Kofoed 1795 - 1867
............. +Hans Christiansen
.................... 3 Kirstine Marie Hansdatter 1822 -
......... *2nd Husband of Else Cathrine Nielsdatter Kofoed:
............. +Jørgen Andersen Kjøller 1798 - 1829
.................... 3 Jørgen Kiøller
.................... 3 Anders Jørgensen Kjøller 1826 - 1867
........................ +Cathrine Sophie Ancher - 1886
.................... 3 Peder Kofoed Kjøller 1827 - 1827
.................... 3 Niels Christensen Koefoed 1827 - 1827
.................... 3 Cathrine Maria Kjøller 1828 -
......... *3rd Husband of Else Cathrine Nielsdatter Kofoed:
............. +Hans Peder Hermansen 1810 - 1885
.................... 3 Lauritz Peter Hansen 1838 - 1918
........................ +Janusine Helgine Lind 1839 - 1918
.................... 3 Hansine Margrethe Vilhelmine Hansen 1832 - 1833
.................... 3 Niels Christian Herman Hansen 1834 - 1914
........................ +Andrea Margrethe Kofoed
.................... *2nd Wife of Niels Christian Herman Hansen:
........................ +Ane Kirstine Petersen 1825 - 1911

Re :Hans Anker Kofoed

kof98001 — 2004-02-17 10:05:52Z

Hans Anker Kofoed is my Great great great grandfather.
My grandpa is Clyde Verl Kofoed.
I would love to find stories on my ancestors. But, I don't know where to start.

Re : Lind

angelaolsen36 — 2003-10-25 10:30:51Z

Hi, I couldn't pull up the Lind message board...Ane's Mom was Stine Margrethe Koefoed..
Angela

Re : Koefoed

angelaolsen36 — 2003-10-25 10:30:18Z

Dear Jennifer, It's me again,,,This group may in my family tree also..Not sure but will have to check..Kjerstine ...they called Stine...Her Mom was Maragrethe Petersen and her Father was Jens Jensen Koefoed.. Good luch..Do you have the rest of the people up to the present?? Angela

Re : Kofoed

angelaolsen36 — 2003-10-25 10:29:47Z

Hi Jennifer, Try going into www.kofoed.org and it may have a / after the org...Have fun, don't forget to push the button for English...Angela
This will blow your mind...

Re : KOFOED

angelaolsen36 — 2003-09-06 04:28:41Z

WHY ARE YOU CALLING IT THE MENDING THE FABRIC OF OUR RELATIONSHIPS?
ANGELA

Re : KOFOED

angelaolsen36 — 2003-09-06 04:27:09Z

HI, THE CORRECT SPELLING THE THE CITY IS NEXO. IT IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ISLAND OF BORNHOLM, IN DENMARK.
IT WOULD HELP IF YOU HAD A BIRTH DATE ...I THINK HE MAY HAVE BEEN BORN IN HASLE, ON BORNHOLM IN ABOUT 1861...BUT I NEED MORE INFORMATION..I CHECKED MY EXSISTING FAMILY TREE AND HE IS NOT LISTED BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING...I WOULD THINK HE SHOULD BE IN IT...WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
ANGELA

Re : Koefoed

angelaolsen36 — 2003-10-25 10:28:56Z

Hi, I have relatives from Bornholm that are in that line...But when I was in Mexico last year I met a gal from British Columbia that said her maiden name was Kofoed...I'll try to get more info for you..Angela

Re : Good Morning

angelaolsen36 — 2003-10-25 10:32:36Z

Hi, Still hoping to hear from you..What is Kathy's email address?
Venlig hilsen, Angela

Re :Those crazy Koefoeds

angelaolsen36 — 2003-10-25 10:32:15Z

Dear Bonnie,
What a small world....I worked with Dave, if you call what I did that...But it was very funny how we started talking about the Koefoed connection..Please email me directly and I would like the names of your Father and Grandfather...so we can get some info...I have worked on my connection to the Koefoeds but have not conpleted it all...We are all interconnected...Venlig hilsen, Angela

Re :Kofoed

angelaolsen36 — 2003-08-17 07:20:27Z

Hi, Can you give me the names of your fahher and grandfather? Also what town on Bornholm were they from? I'll look forward to hearing from you.. Angela

Re :Kofoed genealogy

angelaolsen36 — 2003-08-17 07:09:43Z

Hi,
Was this person born on the island of Bornholm in Denmark? That is where so many of the Kofoeds originated...I don't know of these people but there are many resources...waiting to hear from you...Angela Olsen Kofoed Erhard

RE:KOFOED

angelaolsen36 — 2003-08-17 07:09:07Z

I was delighted to see you were to include men as contributors for your book..It always makes life more interesting ...they are so refreshing in their comtemplative ideas and concepts.Without both sexes involved in any project, it gets very boring ...very fast..Angela

Re :can't plug into your site..

angelaolsen36 — 2003-08-17 07:14:56Z

Dear Norman,
I am anxious to see what you have and have tried everything..but can't get into your site..it keeps coming up as error...Can you help? Thanks, Angela

RE :JULIUS WILHELM KOFOED (Father)

howardkofoed — 2003-08-17 07:11:04Z

My father, Julius Kofoed, left Ipsker Denmark in 1911 and arrived in the USA at age 19.
I know he had a brother, but I don't know his name, nor do I know the name of his parents. He was married to
Blanch Harding. I had 11 brothers and sisters. Only 4 of us are living. I would like to find out anything about my
father's family in Denmark.

RE :GRAHAM AND KOFOED OF BORNHOLM

rroberts_1 — 2004-06-29 19:19:35Z

I am looking for the family connections of my great-grandfather, Henry Philip Graham of Bornholm, Denmark. He was born in March 1842, the son of Philip Graham and Anna Kofoed. Philip Graham is sometimes listed as born in Denmark, and sometimes Scotland. Anna Kofoed was Danish. Henry Philip Graham immigrated to America in 1868. He settled in Annapolis, Maryland, where he was Captain of the Watch at the United States Naval Academy. He married Mary Margaret Kealy in 1884 and had 5 children, 3 of home survived to adulthood. He died in 1925.

Kofoed seems to be an established Bornholm name, but I have been puzzled as to how the Scottish Graham clan wound up there. Are there still Graham relations in Denmark? Can anyone help with Anna Kofoed's family?