Lene D. Kottal
@kottalgenealogy.com
Danish professional genealogist. Check out my blog if you want free tips for finding your ancestors from Denmark - the latest post includes a photo of tiny me at my baptism!
https://www.genealogistkottal.com/blog/
https://www.genealogistkottal.com/blog/
As a member of the APG International Affairs Committee, I look forward to seeing this year's applications for the Fellowship.
APG members who want to apply need to hurry up! The deadline is 15 November 2025.
Read more via the link below.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
www.apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
APG members who want to apply need to hurry up! The deadline is 15 November 2025.
Read more via the link below.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
www.apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
As a member of the APG International Affairs Committee, I look forward to seeing this year's applications for the Fellowship.
APG members who want to apply need to hurry up! The deadline is 15 November 2025.
Read more via the link below.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
www.apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
APG members who want to apply need to hurry up! The deadline is 15 November 2025.
Read more via the link below.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
www.apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
My parents spent their honeymoon near Vejle, Denmark. They used to camp in a tent there, but decided to get a cabin for the honeymoon.
To me, it's a bit odd to go camping on a honeymoon, but they had friends there and wanted to celebrate with them, too.
#Honeymoon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
To me, it's a bit odd to go camping on a honeymoon, but they had friends there and wanted to celebrate with them, too.
#Honeymoon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
October 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
My parents spent their honeymoon near Vejle, Denmark. They used to camp in a tent there, but decided to get a cabin for the honeymoon.
To me, it's a bit odd to go camping on a honeymoon, but they had friends there and wanted to celebrate with them, too.
#Honeymoon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
To me, it's a bit odd to go camping on a honeymoon, but they had friends there and wanted to celebrate with them, too.
#Honeymoon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
I have decided to spend this year's Family History Month digging deeper into my dad's life, particularly pre-marriage.
Basic info:
Name: Keld Dræby Kottal
Born 24 Oct. 1947 in Odense, Denmark.
Married 1970, separated 1980.
Died 23 May 2022 in Odense.
#FamilyHistoryMonth #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Basic info:
Name: Keld Dræby Kottal
Born 24 Oct. 1947 in Odense, Denmark.
Married 1970, separated 1980.
Died 23 May 2022 in Odense.
#FamilyHistoryMonth #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
October 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I have decided to spend this year's Family History Month digging deeper into my dad's life, particularly pre-marriage.
Basic info:
Name: Keld Dræby Kottal
Born 24 Oct. 1947 in Odense, Denmark.
Married 1970, separated 1980.
Died 23 May 2022 in Odense.
#FamilyHistoryMonth #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Basic info:
Name: Keld Dræby Kottal
Born 24 Oct. 1947 in Odense, Denmark.
Married 1970, separated 1980.
Died 23 May 2022 in Odense.
#FamilyHistoryMonth #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Today I am examining wage books from the Danish navy from 1745 to 1760. I was happy to see that the 1760 book has a name index.
If you can read it, you might wonder why it is sorted by first names. That was common practice due to the use of patronymic surnames.
#genealogy #familyhistory #Denmark
If you can read it, you might wonder why it is sorted by first names. That was common practice due to the use of patronymic surnames.
#genealogy #familyhistory #Denmark
August 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today I am examining wage books from the Danish navy from 1745 to 1760. I was happy to see that the 1760 book has a name index.
If you can read it, you might wonder why it is sorted by first names. That was common practice due to the use of patronymic surnames.
#genealogy #familyhistory #Denmark
If you can read it, you might wonder why it is sorted by first names. That was common practice due to the use of patronymic surnames.
#genealogy #familyhistory #Denmark
Another Dane with an interest in #history has bought this notebook at a market. The cover says "Notes" so we assume it's of English origin. The pages are like blackboards: The user writes with chalk, and the text can be deleted. My fellow Dane requests more info about such notebooks.
July 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Another Dane with an interest in #history has bought this notebook at a market. The cover says "Notes" so we assume it's of English origin. The pages are like blackboards: The user writes with chalk, and the text can be deleted. My fellow Dane requests more info about such notebooks.
A2 #genchat
I like to use topographical maps such as those from Videnskabernes Selskab (Denmark).
For instance, this one of Southern Funen shows its proximity to Schleswig and helps us understand trade and migration routes.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
api.dataforsyningen.dk/rest/arkivko...
I like to use topographical maps such as those from Videnskabernes Selskab (Denmark).
For instance, this one of Southern Funen shows its proximity to Schleswig and helps us understand trade and migration routes.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
api.dataforsyningen.dk/rest/arkivko...
July 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A2 #genchat
I like to use topographical maps such as those from Videnskabernes Selskab (Denmark).
For instance, this one of Southern Funen shows its proximity to Schleswig and helps us understand trade and migration routes.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
api.dataforsyningen.dk/rest/arkivko...
I like to use topographical maps such as those from Videnskabernes Selskab (Denmark).
For instance, this one of Southern Funen shows its proximity to Schleswig and helps us understand trade and migration routes.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
api.dataforsyningen.dk/rest/arkivko...
I love using maps. I have a historical atlas (in Danish), which tells history via maps, such as this one showing the European colonization of North America until 1775.
(I can only share a snippet as fair use because the book is still protected by copyright.)
#genealogy #OldMaps
(I can only share a snippet as fair use because the book is still protected by copyright.)
#genealogy #OldMaps
March 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I love using maps. I have a historical atlas (in Danish), which tells history via maps, such as this one showing the European colonization of North America until 1775.
(I can only share a snippet as fair use because the book is still protected by copyright.)
#genealogy #OldMaps
(I can only share a snippet as fair use because the book is still protected by copyright.)
#genealogy #OldMaps
What a treasure I handled today when I was back at the Danish National Archives for the first time this year!
This book contains financial accounts for the poor funds distributed in three Danish parishes at the island Lolland in 1768-1827.
#Genealogy #Denmark #OldBooks #FamilyHistory
This book contains financial accounts for the poor funds distributed in three Danish parishes at the island Lolland in 1768-1827.
#Genealogy #Denmark #OldBooks #FamilyHistory
January 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
What a treasure I handled today when I was back at the Danish National Archives for the first time this year!
This book contains financial accounts for the poor funds distributed in three Danish parishes at the island Lolland in 1768-1827.
#Genealogy #Denmark #OldBooks #FamilyHistory
This book contains financial accounts for the poor funds distributed in three Danish parishes at the island Lolland in 1768-1827.
#Genealogy #Denmark #OldBooks #FamilyHistory