His parents were living in Fuglemose, Vinderslev Sogn at the time he was baptized in Thorning Church.
The last name, “Torning” appears on his 1896 marriage record in Lyby, but CENSUS 1901 (Ravnsborg Gaard, Ungstrup, Thorning, Viborg S83)
2607 shows the family’s last name as Gadegård. This Census also confirms his birthdate.
CENSUS 1906 (Ravnsborg Gaard, Ungstrup, Thorning, Viborg S84)
2608 confirms birthdate and lists occupation as “Landbrug, Mælkekusk, Husmand”.
CENSUS 1911 (Ravnsborg Gaard, Ungstrup, Thorning, Viborg S85)
2609 shows birthdate and birthplace.
CENSUS 1916 (Ravnsborg Gaard, Ungstrup, Thorning, Viborg S561)
2610 shows birthdate.