Peter Terkildsen
BECK
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Born: 1 March 1866 in Rodding, Vejem Kommune, South Denmark, Denmark
Peter Terkildsen was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1914.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Peter Terkildsen married Hansine Marie JØRGENSEN 21 May 1887 in Burlington, Iowa, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Hansine Marie JØRGENSEN was born 15 July 1866 in Hjelmdrup, Egtved, Jerlev, Vejle, Denmark. Hansine Marie died 11 April 1948 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
Peter Terkildsen BECK died 9 March 1944 in Delburne, Alberta, Canada.
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Occupation
Recorded occupation: Farmer
Spouse & Children of Peter Terkildsen BECK
Hansine Marie JØRGENSENMarriage date: 21 May 1887
Marriage place: Burlington, Iowa, USA
Children of Peter Terkildsen BECK and Hansine Marie JØRGENSEN
Jens Peter BECKDied: 11 January 1965, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Birth — 18661 March 1866
Rodding, Vejem Kommune, South Denmark, Denmark
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1887 Marriage / PartnerPeter Terkildsen BECK and Hansine Marie JØRGENSEN 21 May 1887, Burlington, Iowa, USA
He was 21 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1896 Birth of ChildJens Peter BECK was born 18 April 1896, Burlington, DesMoines, Iowa, USA
Peter Terkildsen was 30 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Death — 19449 March 1944
Delburne, Alberta, Canada
He died at the age of 78.
Record added: 1/27/2022 6:15:36 AM
Last updated: 9/9/2025 2:56:48 PM
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