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Thorwald Lÿkke Mohr

Thorwald Lÿkke Mohr

Male 1882 - 1949  (67 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thorwald Lÿkke MohrThorwald Lÿkke Mohr was born on 2 Jun 1882 in København, Denmark; was christened on 15 Oct 1882 in St. Matthæus, København, Denmark; died on 23 Jul 1949 in Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried on 26 Jul 1949 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Thorwald Luck Mohr
    • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
    • Occupation: Postal Clerk (served 34 years before his retirement)
    • Medical Notes: No allergy problems.
    • Research Notes: Obituary published in the Rocky Mountain Post (Sunday, 24 July 1949). Middle name is spelled “Lykke” on christening certificate.
    • Census: 1885, Frederiksberg, København, Denmark
    • Confirmation: 9 May 1897, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
    • Naturalization: 1900
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
    • Census: 1910, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1917, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Residence: Sep 1918, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1920, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Residence: Aug 1925, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1940, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1942, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    According to the Dansk Data Arkiv Emigration Database, Thorwald registered for emigration with his mother on 17 Oct 1894. His last residence was in Kobenhavn and his destination was Chicago. He departed through a foreign port.

    Moved to Chicago at age of 10, Denver in 1916 or 1917.

    According to obituary in Rocky Mt. Post, he was a 32d degree Mason; member of Rocky Mt. Consistory #2; King Oscar Masonic Lodge #855 of Chicago; former officer of Denver chapter #59, Order of the Eastern Star.

    Birth:
    Dannebrogsgade 13A

    Census:
    Valdemarsgade 45-47

    Confirmation:
    St. Ansgar’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor O.L. Kirkeberg

    Census:
    1001 Talman Avenue (now 1840 N. Talman Avenue)

    Census:
    4335 West Potomac Avenue

    Residence:
    125 East 3rd Avenue

    Census:
    150 West 5th Avenue

    Census:
    790 South Race Street

    Census:
    540 South Williams Street

    Residence:
    540 South Williams Street

    Died:
    540 South Williams Street

    Buried:
    Block 67, Lot 30, Unit D, Section 1

    Thorwald married Emma Mathilda Frandsen on 17 Mar 1904 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Emma (daughter of Johan Fredrik Emil Frandsen and Marie Abigael Frederikka Krogh) was born on 20 Jan 1884 in Frederiksberg, København, Denmark; was christened on 23 Mar 1884 in Frederiksberg, København, Denmark; died on 7 Apr 1953 in Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried on 11 Apr 1953 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Grace Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died before 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
    2. 3. Clifford Frandsen Luck Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was christened on 14 Oct 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Feb 1999 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA; was buried on 11 Feb 1999 in Fort Logan Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, USA.
    3. 4. Grace Emma Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Apr 1908 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 12 Apr 1908 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
    4. 5. William Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 18 Sep 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 19 Sep 1909 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Grace Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thorwald1) was born before 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died before 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: Mt. Olive Cemetery does not have any record of this second Grace Mohr.

    Notes:

    Died in childhood (childbirth?).


  2. 3.  Clifford Frandsen Luck MohrClifford Frandsen Luck Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thorwald1) was born on 30 Sep 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was christened on 14 Oct 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Feb 1999 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA; was buried on 11 Feb 1999 in Fort Logan Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
    • Education: West High School (Denver), University of Denver (B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1927; M.A., Education, 1929), Ohio State (M.S., Chemical Engineering, 1947)
    • Occupation: Teacher, chemical engineer, military officer
    • Religion: Baptist, Presbyterian
    • Medical Notes: Suffered from childhood asthma. Parents moved to Denver on the recommendation of doctors. Treated by Dr. H. M. Carter at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Died of congestive heart failure.
    • Research Notes: Clifford was christened at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago by the pastor J.A. Moldstad. According to the website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), St. Mark’s, also known as St. Markus, was a Norwegian Lutheran Church located at the corner of Tripp and Wabancia Avenues. Moldstad was pastor beginning in 1906.
    • Census: 1910, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1906-1917, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
    • Census: 1920, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Baptism: 20 Apr 1924, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Residence: Nov 1931, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1940, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Residence: 1917-1949, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1950, Harford County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: 1949-1951, Churchville, Harford County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: 1951-1954, Aberdeen, Harford County, Maryland, USA
    • Residence: 1954-1967, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1967-1999, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    Moved to Denver, Colorado in 1917 to alleviate symptoms of childhood asthma. Attended the University of Denver where he obtained a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (1927) and an M.A. in Education (1929). Taught high school in Denver for 14 years. Joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 1938; began extended active duty in November 1940. Served in England and France during WWII. Obtained an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University in 1947. Served in Air Force after WWII, including 1.5 years in Wiesbaden, Germany. Retired as a Lt. Colonel from Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio (1959). Taught high school in Dayton until February 1967. Retired to Denver.

    Clifford married Grace Lillian Anna Schoelzel on 26 Nov 1930 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Grace (daughter of Karl Wilhelm Schoelzel and Emma Sophia Knuth) was born on 15 May 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 24 Feb 2003 in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA; was buried on 28 Feb 2003 in Fort Logan Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Wendell Clark Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Nov 1931 in Denver, Colorado, USA; was christened on 27 Mar 1932 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 8 Dec 2019 in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was cremated on 13 Dec 2019 in Woodbine, Carroll County, Maryland, USA.
    2. 7. Karen Lynne Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1941 in Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, USA; died on 25 Aug 2001 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; was buried on 29 Aug 2001 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA.

  3. 4.  Grace Emma Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thorwald1) was born in Dec 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Apr 1908 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 12 Apr 1908 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Convulsions, Bronchitis
    • Research Notes: Mt. Olive Death Index gives death date of 4 April 1908. Death certificate gives burial date of 7 April 1908.

    Notes:

    According to the Mt. Olive burial record, her undertaker was named Kummerow. Perhaps this is Frank Kummerow, son of Augusta Oestmann.

    Died:
    1862 W. Potomac

    Buried:
    Section 11, grave 1475


  4. 5.  William Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thorwald1) was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died on 18 Sep 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 19 Sep 1909 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Convulsions

    Notes:

    According to the Mt. Olive burial record, his undertaker was named Kummerow. Perhaps this is Frank Kummerow, son of Augusta Oestmann.

    Died:
    7:15 AM; 4335 Potomac Ave

    Buried:
    Section 11, grave 1475



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Wendell Clark MohrWendell Clark Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (3.Clifford2, 1.Thorwald1) was born on 9 Nov 1931 in Denver, Colorado, USA; was christened on 27 Mar 1932 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 8 Dec 2019 in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; was cremated on 13 Dec 2019 in Woodbine, Carroll County, Maryland, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
    • Education: South High School, Denver (1949), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1953)
    • Occupation: Chemical Engineer, Manager (Eastman Kodak Company)
    • Religion: Protestant
    • Medical Notes: Severe allergy to nuts. Severe eczema on face during childhood (hands had to be tied). A Negative blood type.
    • Residence: 1935, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1940, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1950, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
    • Residence: May 1960, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
    • Residence: Feb 1988, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA

    Wendell married Jo Ann DeVries on 27 Dec 1952 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Jo (daughter of John Henry De Vries and Irma Esther Hanson) was born on 13 Sep 1931 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 25 Jan 2021 in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. V.C. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Deborah Ann Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1955 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; was christened on 3 Apr 1955 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; died on 11 Jul 2012 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; was buried on 3 Nov 2012 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.
    3. 10. C.L. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. P.L. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 12. B.D. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 7.  Karen Lynne MohrKaren Lynne Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (3.Clifford2, 1.Thorwald1) was born on 1 Aug 1941 in Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, USA; died on 25 Aug 2001 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; was buried on 29 Aug 2001 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Critical Coronary Atherosclerosis
    • Education: University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1963, M.A. 1966, Ph.D. 1977)
    • Occupation: Anthropologist, Archaeologist, University Professor (Central Michigan University)
    • Medical Notes: Treated for Hodgkins Disease at Mayo Clinic. No significant allergies; mild eczema in youth.
    • Census: 1950, Harford County, Maryland, USA

    Karen married S.J. Chávez, Farfán de Los Godos [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 8.  V.C. Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wendell3, 3.Clifford2, 1.Thorwald1)

    V.C. married J.A. Davis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. J.C. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. J.I. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. B.M. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 9.  Deborah Ann MohrDeborah Ann Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wendell3, 3.Clifford2, 1.Thorwald1) was born on 10 Feb 1955 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; was christened on 3 Apr 1955 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; died on 11 Jul 2012 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; was buried on 3 Nov 2012 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Debbie
    • Cause of Death: Stroke
    • Education: El Camino Real High School, California Lutheran College, UC Santa Barbara, San Diego State University
    • Occupation: Research psychologist, research manager (Research Services office of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.)
    • Residence: 1955-1972, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1993-2012, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

    Deborah married R.A. Bruce [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 10.  C.L. Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wendell3, 3.Clifford2, 1.Thorwald1)

  4. 11.  P.L. Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wendell3, 3.Clifford2, 1.Thorwald1)

    P.L. married H.J. Gravely, III [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Private  Descendancy chart to this point

    P.L. married K.S. Cosimano [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. A.C. Cosimano  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. C.M. Cosimano  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 12.  B.D. Mohr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wendell3, 3.Clifford2, 1.Thorwald1)

    B.D. married K.A. Whalen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. H.C. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. C.W. Mohr  Descendancy chart to this point



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