After Anna 's death from typhoid in late 1888 , Hans married Swedish - born Josephine Matilda Ledel , who bore him eight children .
Gammel married Anna Marie Andersen in Denmark when he was 16 .
After Anna Marie Andersen 's death from typhoid in late 1888 , Hans married Swedish - born Josephine Matilda Ledel , who bore Gammel eight children .
Gammel married Anna Marie Andersen in Denmark when he was 16 .