Karen was born in 1868 in Sønderby, Selsø Sogn, Denmark.1
Birth Notes
According to Leif Gregersen - "Anders Larson, born i Sweden got children, who got the surname Larsen when they were baptized – it must be wrong, but what is written in the parish register is your name forever. In sweden son (like in english) is in Denmark sen (son of Lars)."
Sønderby Census, taken 1st February 1870 lists Karen as born Sønderby