Erik Ericksen didnt leave Denmark but 2 of his children did. Lars Bentson Ericksen and one brother,dont know which one. Lars settled in Woodstock,Illinois and then Muskegon,Michigan. Am trying to find out info on his father Erik & mother, Marin Larson. Lauritz Peter Ericksen, brother to Lars was born in Vallekilde Village,Denmark Jan 31, 1867.Another brother, Anders Christian Ericksen born Oct 1869.