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Johan Frederik Brahde

Male 1799 - 1846  (47 years)


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  • Name Johan Frederik Brahde 
    Nickname John 
    Birth 30 Apr 1799  Lindebergsgaard, Stigs Bjergby, Holbæk, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Christening 26 Jul 1799  Jyderup, Holbæk, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1816  Ringsted, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Ansat eller elev ved Byefogeden i Ringsted 
    Education 1827  Københavns Universitet, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    exam.jur. 
    Occupation 1830  [4, 5, 6
    Secretair hos Peter von Scholten 
    Event Feb 1834  [7
    Eleven year old negro boy registrated in Brahdes house hold in Dronningens Tværgade 334, Copenhagen 
    Occupation 1830-1837  St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5
    Kgl. Fuldmægtig 
    Residence 1841  Cruz Bay Battery, St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Event 09 Sep 1843  Susannaberg Plantation, St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    In February of 1843, in an effort to bring broader educational opportunities to the rural areas of the colony, funding of 1500 Rigsdallers (Rd) was allocated to build the first Country Schools on St. John. On September 9 of that year, Governor vonScholten attended a meeting at the Susannaberg plantation to launch the Country School project. In attendance at the meeting were Hans H. Berg, Stadshouptsman Knevels, Landfoged Brahde, Agent Hjardemaal, Alexander Fraiser Esq., Reverend Tolderlund, and Moravian missionaries Houser, Gardin, Blatt and Kramer, as well as one Brother Wolter. 
    Occupation 1837 -1845  St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 9
    Konst. Landfoged 
    Death 17 Jul 1846  Lille Ravnsborg, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 10, 11
    Johan Frederik Brahde
    Johan Frederik Brahde
    Death notice in Adresseavisen No 170, July 21st 1846
    Burial 21 Jul 1846  Helligåndskirken, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I00439  brahde
    Last Modified 30 Mar 2017 

    Father Detlev Carl August Brahde,   b. Mar 1763, Plön, Lütjenburg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Jul 1816, Svendborg, Odense, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years) 
    Mother Marie Elisabeth Schroeter,   b. Sep 1764, Rudkøbing, Svendborg, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Sep 1830, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1794 
    • Det første barn i ægteskabet fødes 27. oktober 1795. Sammenholdt med, at Detlev og Marie Elisabeth får fæstebrev på Lollegaard den 5. april 1794 – måske en bryllupsgave? – må giftermålet antages at være indgået 1794/95.
    Divorce 02 Dec 1810  Svendborg, Odense, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [12, 13
    Family ID F00001  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Oline Laurine Frandsen,   b. 15 Aug 1804, Lille Ravnsborg, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Jan 1888, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 09 Oct 1830  Vor Frue Kirke, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 14, 15
    Children 
     1. Thyge Frederik Frithiof Brahde,   b. 20 Jan 1832, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jun 1894, Schacksgade 9, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
     2. Nanna Laurine Marie Brahde,   b. 17 Dec 1833, Trinitatis Kirke, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Oct 1876, St. Hans Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)
    +3. Carl Valdemar Johnson Brahde,   b. 13 May 1835, Nørrebro 36, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Sep 1881, Vestergade 26, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 46 years)
     4. Hertha Adeline Eleonora Brahde,   b. 17 May 1838, St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jun 1904, Nansensgade 5, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years)
     5. Thora Henriette Mathilda Brahde,   b. 22 Jun 1840, St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 09 Apr 1848, København, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 7 years)
     6. Axel Hialmar Bue Brahde,   b. 14 Feb 1842, St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jan 1865, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Denmark Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 22 years)
    Family ID F00002  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 10 Dec 2008 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 30 Apr 1799 - Lindebergsgaard, Stigs Bjergby, Holbæk, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristening - 26 Jul 1799 - Jyderup, Holbæk, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Ansat eller elev ved Byefogeden i Ringsted - 1816 - Ringsted, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEducation - exam.jur. - 1827 - Københavns Universitet, København, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 09 Oct 1830 - Vor Frue Kirke, København, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Kgl. Fuldmægtig - 1830-1837 - St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1841 - Cruz Bay Battery, St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEvent - In February of 1843, in an effort to bring broader educational opportunities to the rural areas of the colony, funding of 1500 Rigsdallers (Rd) was allocated to build the first Country Schools on St. John. On September 9 of that year, Governor vonScholten attended a meeting at the Susannaberg plantation to launch the Country School project. In attendance at the meeting were Hans H. Berg, Stadshouptsman Knevels, Landfoged Brahde, Agent Hjardemaal, Alexander Fraiser Esq., Reverend Tolderlund, and Moravian missionaries Houser, Gardin, Blatt and Kramer, as well as one Brother Wolter. - 09 Sep 1843 - Susannaberg Plantation, St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Konst. Landfoged - 1837 -1845 - St. Jan (John), Virgin Islands, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Jul 1846 - Lille Ravnsborg, København, Denmark Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 21 Jul 1846 - Helligåndskirken, København, Denmark Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Cruz Bay Battery, St. John, The Virgin Islands
    Cruz Bay Battery, St. John, The Virgin Islands
    The only remaining government building on St. John that dates back to the Danish days. The Battery’s old prison cells are now used for offices and a minor museum.
    Home of Johan Frederik Brahde and family in the years around 1841.

    Documents
    Virgin Islands
    Virgin Islands
    Map from 1784
    Blomster smaa fra Bragurs Lunde
    Blomster smaa fra Bragurs Lunde
    Booklet by Johan Frederik Brahde, published 1830 – with dedication to Peter von Scholten.
    Blomster smaa fra Bragurs Lunde
    Blomster smaa fra Bragurs Lunde
    Title page

    Histories
    A story of Police Master Brahde
    A story of Police Master Brahde
    St. John’s Other Revolt: The Desertions of 1840
    Journalists too had negro slaves
    Journalists too had negro slaves
    On March 31st, 2017, it is 100 years ago, Denmark sold The West Indies to USA. The anniversary feeds articles in the media. This one from Philip Samson on the magazine POV International mentions Johan Frederik Brahde, his son Tycho Frederik (called Franz) Brahde and the eleven year old negro boy in concern, William Robert Henri. In Danish only!


    Link to the article on the web:
    http://pov.international/journalister-havde-da-ogsa-negerslaver/

  • Sources 
    1. [S00039] KB Jyderup, Holbæk 1776-1814, index 127 (Reliability: 4).

    2. [S00002] H.R. Hiorth-Lorentzen, Byskriver i Rudkøbing Johan Frederik Schroeter's samlede Descendens, (Haderslev, 1878), pagina 10 (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S164] Svendborg Købstad - Skifteprotokol og Dokumenter 1707-1825, 131b (Reliability: 3).
      Johan Frederich Brahde i Kondition hos Byefogden i Ringsted

    4. [S00042] John F. (Johan Frederik) Brahde, Blomster smaa fra Bragurs Lunde, (Kiöbenhavn,1830), Dedikation, forrest (Reliability: 4).
      Adelsmanden, i Ordets ædleste Betydning: den höivelbaarne Herre Peter Carl Fred. v. Scholten Generalgouveneur over de danske vestindiske Öer; Hans Kongelige Maiestæts bestalter Generalmajor og Kammerherre; Commandeur af Dannebrog og Dannebrogsmænd; Ridder af den franske Orden du merite militiaire; Medlem af det Kongl. nordiske Oldskrift- Selskab; &c. Dannerkongens hengivne og höitbetroede Mand; Fædrenelandets nidkiære og daadfulde Borger; Menneskehedens sande Ven og varme Talsmand; Min uforglemmelige Velgiörer tilegnes disse Blade med aldrig hyklet Taknemligheds og Höiagtelses Fölelser.

    5. [S00043] Adresseavisen (digitaludgave), 17 september 1830, No. 218 side 2 (Reliability: 2).
      Vor ærværdige Moder, Marie Elisabeth Brahde, fød Schroeter, endte sin tunge Livsvandring hernede Natten mellem den 13de og 14de dennes, efter 5 Dages haarde Lidelser, 66 Aar gammel. Dette til Kundskab for fraværende Slægt og Venner af Bertha Sophie Brahde Lærerinde ved den katholske Menigheds Skole Johan F. Brahde Secretair og Kgl. Fuldmægtig Kiøbenhavn, den 17de September, 1830

    6. [S00009] Flere skribenter, Breve og papirer i familiens eje (Reliability: 2).
      Fritz kom ey giennem Odense men gik med Dampskibet til Lÿbek, han glæde sig saa meget til at see den Fynske Famielie som maae blive til Deres tilbage Rejse i October Maaned, Du ved vel han er Sekretair hos General Guvernør Scholten, og med ham Reist til Nordamerika.
      Brev af 12. maj 1830 fra Marie Elisabeth Schroeter til datteren Luise.

    7. [S297] Philip Samson, Article in POV International (Reliability: 2).
      Source on web:
      http://pov.international/journalister-havde-da-ogsa-negerslaver/

    8. [S256] St. John Historical Society, http://www.stjohnhistoricalsociety.org/Articles/NotesonColonial-EraEducation.htm (Reliability: 2).

    9. [S210] Frits Thorvald Johannes Brahde, Optegnelser År 1900, 52 (Reliability: 2).
      Anføres at være den ældste Kongelige Fuldmægtig i Vestindien, at han siden 6te Juli 1837 har været konstitueret Landfoged og Politimester m.m. paa St. Jan.
      Afskrift fra '[Vest?]Indiske Forestillinger og Resolutioner' Bind 1841-42 No 34b - iflg. hvilken JFB søger embede som Landfoged.

    10. [S00043] Adresseavisen (digitaludgave), 21 Juli 1846, No. 170 (Reliability: 2).

    11. [S99] KB Helligånd, København 1842-1853, index 33 (Reliability: 3).

    12. [S164] Svendborg Købstad - Skifteprotokol og Dokumenter 1707-1825, Pag. 131b og 132b (Reliability: 3).
      "Bobjerg anmeldte at den Afdøde blev i Aaret 1810 separeret fra hans nulevende Kone Marie Elisabet Schrøter [...] Videre blev fremfunden en Indkaldelse fra Sagførerne Wilhjelm og Becker som befuldmægtiget af Sl. Brahde og Hustrue til at notificere deres fælleds Eiendomme datt 2 Decbr 1810 - hvorved Boets Creditorer indkaldes, tinglæst under Svendborg Bytings Ret 3 Decbr 1810".
      Noter i skifteprotokol ved Detlevs død. Skilsmissen synes at være trådt i kraft den 2. el. 3. december 1810.

    13. [S210] Frits Thorvald Johannes Brahde, Optegnelser År 1900, 45 (Reliability: 2).
      "Den 2den Debr 1810 blev C.A. Brahde separeret fra sin Hustru Marie Elisabeth født Shroeter."

    14. [S210] Frits Thorvald Johannes Brahde, Optegnelser År 1900, 33-34 (Reliability: 2).
      Rigsarkivets Kirkebogsregister B. 60 1830 Johan Frederik Brahde kgl. Fuldmægtig (31 Aar) ægter 7 Oktbr. 1830 Oline Laurine Frandsen (26Aar)
      [...]
      Frue Kirkes Kirkebog fra 1830 gier ikke yderlige Oplysninger, kun at Joh. Fred. Brahde kaldes Sekretær og kgl. Fuldmægtig, og at Vielsen har foregaaet i Hjemmet.

    15. [S211] KB Vor Frue, København 1814-1837, index 257 (Reliability: 3).