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Moved from Mantl to Ferron, Utah, 1890. Farmer; brick- maker.
JENSEN, CHRISTIAN (son of Jens Christensen and Anna Jensen of Aaby, Denmark). Born Sept. 25, 1818, Aaby, Den- mark. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1867, Independent company.
Marrled Karen Petersen Aug. 12, 1860 (daughter of Peter Andersen and Kjarstin Jensen), who was born May 16, 1825. Thelr children: Bertha M. b. Jan. 30, 1858, m. David Eccles; Mary b. Sept. 2, 1863, m. R. W. Emmett; Peter M. b. Jan. 22, 1868, m. Elizabeth Bronson.
Farmer.
JENSEN, PETER M. (son of Christian Jensen and Karen Petersen). Born Jan. 22. 1868, Huntsville, Utah.
Marrled Elizabeth Bronson June 20, 1889, Logan, Utah (daughter of Wilmer W. Bronson and Elizabeth Fisher), who was born March 10, 1870, Huntsville, Utah. Their chil- dren: Wilmer C. b. Dec. 23, 1890; Floyd C. b. Nov. 17, 1892; Ronald V. b. March 18, 1895; Clarice b. June 7, 1897; Royal Q. b. Nov. 9, 1899; Lillian b. Sept. 10, 1901; Myrtle b. Scpt. 19, 1905; Oren L. b. Jan. 28, 1902; Dillworth D. b. Oct. 1, 1910. Family home, Huntsville.
Farmer.
JENSEN, CHRISTIAN RUDOLPH PHILLIP (son of Jens Kristiansen, born 1751, and Maren Jensdatter). Born March 8, 1796, Horhaven, Aarhuus Amt, Denmark. Came to Utah In 1854.
Married Anne Johanna Rasmusen (daughter of Bendix Sorensen), who was born March 15, 1790. Their children: Jens b. April 16, 1814; Niels b. June 15, 1824, m. Karen Jensen 1851; Soren b. Dec. 26, 1830, m. Caroline Theodora Loft 1854. Famlly resided Ephralm and Fountaln Green, Utah.
CHRISTIANSEN, SOREN (son of Christlan Rudolph Phllllp Jensen and Anne Johanna Rasmusen). Born Dec. 26, 1830, Aarhuus Amt, Denmark.
Marrled Caroline Theodora Loft in 1854, In Denmark (daughter of Mikkel Christensen Loft and Anna Marle Nielson, who came to Utah in 1873). She was born July 6, 1836. In Denmark. Their children: Christlan John b. April 17, 1855, m. Elien Jane Oldroyd 1876; Marla Mikkellne b. Sept. 29, 1856, m. Lars Nlelson 1871. Famlly home Foun- tain Green, Utah.
School trustee; Sunday school treasurer and librarian; ward teacher; president high prlests quorum.
CHRISTIANSEN, CHRISTIAN JOHN (son of Soren Chris- tiansen and Carollne Theodora Loft). Born April 17, 1855, In Denmark.
Married Ellen Jane Oldroyd, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Oldroyd and Katharine Mlcklejohn; former came to Utah 1850, latter 1851). She was born Nov. 8, 1856, Ephralm, Utah. Thelr children: Christlan T. b. Aug. 10, 1876, m. Esteile E. Cook 1892; Peter M. b. March 29, 1880; Agnes M. b. Nov. 8, 1881, m. James W. Christensen 1910; Ellen Jane b. April 1, 1885, m. Eugene Ivory Oct. 22, 1911; Soren A. b. Sept. 19, 1886; Archibald L. b. Oct. 8, 1888; Roy O. b. Jan. 29, 1892; CatharIne J. b. Oct. 4, 1895; Leah B. b. Nov. 7, 1897; Joseph R. b. Sept. 26, 1898; John Eldon b. Feb. 27, 1901. Family home Fountaln Green, Utah.
Town trustee. Ward teacher; Sunday school superln- tendent; bishop 20 years. Member brass band.
JENSEN, DAVID J. Born April 15, 1835, Tolton, Norway. Came to Utah In 1863.
Married Blrta Serena Peterson, who was born Aug. 20, 1844, Norway. Thelr children: Segvart Jullus, d. Norway; Josephine, d. on plains; Davld Henry, d. Lehl, Utah; Sarah Christina, m. Alfred Alder Jan. 1884; Hyrum Daniel, m. Augusta Alder Nov. 23, 1891; David Oscar, m. Martina Hansen: Nora Elvina, m. James Smart; Anton Henry, m. Nellie Bowen; Carl Fredrick, m. Dagmar Lund; Joseph William, m. Sarah Chadwick; Naham, m. May Monson.
Marrled Margaret Ann Alder Sept. 1, 1898, Logan, Utah (daughter of Aifred Alder and Susan Fleld), who was born Aug. 10, 1864, Kaysville, Utah. Thelr children: Olean Alder b. Nov. 24, 1899; Winifred b. May 1, 1904; Lenard Alder b. Sept. 2, 1907.
Bishop's counselor of Preston; first Sunday school super- Intendent of Preston stake: high councilor of Onelda stake. Farmer and stockraiser. Dled Jan. 1909, at Preston, Idaho.
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JENSEN, HYRUM DANIEL (son of David J. Jensen and Birta Serena Peterson), Born Feb. 22, 1868, Franklin, Idaho.
Married Augusta Alder Nov. 23, 1891, Preston, Idaho (daughter of Alfred Alder and Silsan Field of St. Louis, Mo., pioneers Sept. 23, 1853, Cladius V. Spencer company). She was born Aug. 27, 1866. Their children: Alta b. Sept. 2, 1892, m. William H. Anger; Serena Jensen b. Dec. 29, 1893. Family home Ogden, Utah.
Missionary to Norway 1896-98; member presidency Scan- dinavian organization. Oneida stake. First marshal of village of Preston. Farmer.
JENSEN, HANS (son of Jens Andersen and Anna Katrina Jespersen). Born April 10, 1842, Frybjerg, Orte Sogn, Den- mark. Came to Utah 1865.
Married Cecelia Jensen in April 1864 (daughter of Peter and Martha Jensen), who was born Feb. 28, 1848. Their children: Waldemar b. June 1, 1867, m. Selma Johnson Sept. 1, 1894; Hans b. April 3, 1869; Jacob b. Sept. 1, 1871; Martha b. Jan. 20, 1874, m. John C. Johnson; Jens Mikkle b. July 8, 1876; Anne Katrine b. Oct. 4, 1878, m. John Lerwell Jan. 1, 1898; Maria Christina b. March 19, 1881, m. Delos F. Tanner April 9, 1902; Alma b. Dec. 23, 1884; Moses b. 1888, m. Eva Francom Nov. 28, 1906; Cecelia and Emilia, twins, b. 1896. Family home Goshen, Utah.
Married Maren Hansen Oct. 11, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of Lars Hansen and Karen Petersdatter), who was born Jan. 13, 1848, Meby, Denmark. Their children: Lars b. June 21, 1872; Johanas b. Jan. 20, 1874; Hans b. March 14, 1875; Peter Christian b. Nov. 11, 1877; Andrew Jorgen b. June 7, 1878; Joseph b. Nov. 19, 1879; Hyrum b. Oct. 3. 1881; Carl Moroni b. March 22, 1884; Adam b. Feb. 22, 1888; Dan Frederick b. June 9, 1890; John b. July 31, 1892; Albert b. Jan. 7, 1896.
Missionary to Sjælland, Denmark, 1862-65. High priest and seventy. First settler at Salt Lake City, afterwards moved to Goshen and lived there until his death. Tailor by occupation.
JENSEN, WALDEMAR (son of Hans Jensen and Cecelia Jensen). Born June 1, 1867, at Salt Lake City.
Married Selma Johnson Sept. 1, 1894, Santaquin, Utah (daughter of Ludvick and Christine Johnson; came to Utah Aug. 1883). She was born Feb. 15, 1875, in Sweden. Their children: Edmund Walter b. July 23, 1896; Emma Christen b. Sept. 3, 1898; Elmer Ludvick b. Oct. 21, 1901; Agnet Cecelia b. Feb. 8, 1903; Hans Delos b. Aug. 20, 1905; Robert Franklin b. Aug. 30, 1907; Sylvia Selma b. Oct. 14, 1909; Ruth Carrie b. March 8, 1912.
Missionary to Aalborg and Aarhuus, Denmark, two years; 2d counselor to Bishops Peter Okelberry (dead), and later to Wm. P. Okelberry.
JENSEN, HANS RICHARD. Married Mary S. Christensen, Denmark (daughter of Carrie Marie Madsen, Denmark). She was born Feb. 23, 1852. Their children: Hans Richard, Jr., m. May Pitt; Carrie Marie, m. Joseph Eilison Murray; Julius, m. Vilate Goodrich. Family home Vernal, Utah.
JENSEN, JAMES (son of Niels Jensen, born in 1817 at Starup, and Inger Marie Madsen, born March 17, 1819, at Fleisborg, Denmark). Born July 14, 1847, at Starup. Came to Utah Sept. 12. 1861, John Murdock company.
Married Anna Sophia Christensen Sept. 26, 1868 (daughter of Frederik Christensen and Dorthea Sophia Tiesen, mar- ried in 1848; former pioneer 1862, Capt. Van Cott company, latter died in Denmark). She was born Nov. 8, 1849; came to Utah with father in 1862. Their children: James B. b. Sept. 9, 1869, m. May Cushing; Niel C. b. Jan. 28, 1872, m. Rose Graham; Joseph F. b. April 12, 1874, m. Isabell Sidoway Sept. 24, 1902; Mary A. S. b. Sept. 27, 1876, m. A. G. Cushing Dec. 16, 1896; Amos E. b. July 2, 1879, m. Ida Despain March 28, 1906; Mabel E. b. Nov. 22, 1881, m. August M. Nelson April 25, 1906; Sarah Florence b. Aug. 16, 1884. m. Louis E. Van Dam April 20, 1905; Evan Orlando b. April 16, 1887, m. Edith Brown Sept. 20, 1911. Family home Draper. now Sandy, Utah.
Bishop of Sandy ward, Salt Lake county, May 15. 1892; counselor in presidency, Jordan stake of Zion, 1900. Veteran Black Hawk war. Precinct constable, Draper, 1876-1880; justice of peace 1882; postmaster 1879-1892.
JENSON, JAMES B. (son of James Jenson and Annie Sophia Christensen). Born Sept. 9, 1869, Bear River City, Utah.
Married Ellen May Cushing Feb. 28, 1894, Salt Lake City (daughter of A. J. and Elien M. Cushing of Sandy, Utah; former came to Utah 1869, latter 1850). Their children: James Arthur b. Jan. 16, 1896; Irma May b. Jan. 21, 1898. Family home Salt Lake City.
Member 57th quorum seventies. Mining engineer.
JENSEN, JAMES (son of James Jensen, born 1797, Kender- tofte, Denmark, and Mary Nielsen, born at Kirkehealsange, Denmark). He was born Oct. 3, 1832, Lyea Rye, Gorlovsogn, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 27, 1862, Captain Murdock company.
Married Bodel Larsen April 20, 1862, on board ship (daughter of Lars Pederson and Anne Olsen of Wortingborg, Denmark). She was born Dec. 23, 1832, and came to Utah
with husband. Their children: Mary Josephine b. April 17, 1863, d. infant; James, Jr., b. April 16, 1864, m. Hannah Eliza Hepworth Nov. 8, 1889; Lars Peter b. Sept. 12, 1866, m. Elizabeth Colton Oct. 26, 1886. Family resided Brigham City and Mantua, Utah.
Married Henrietta Christensen July 6. 1869, Salt Lake Endowment house (daughter of Jacob and Maren Christen- sen), who was born Jan. 22, 1843, came to Utah 1866, inde- pendent company. Their children: Joseph b. April 16, 1870, d. March, 1892; Hyrum b. May 8, 1871, m. Sarah Ellen Allen Oct. 21, 1903; Martin b. Sept. 30, 1874, m. Elnora Nielsen Oct. 24, 1895; Henrietta b. March, 1874, m. Richard T, Astle Oct. 24, 1895. Family home Mantua.
Married Albine Jensen Sept. 25, 1879, Brigham City, Utah (daughter of Jens Karstiane Jensen and Annie Maria Petcr- sen), who was born March 1, 1859. Their children: Alfred b. July 15, 1881, m. Ina Griffith Nov. 20, 1902; Lorenzo b. Sept. 8, 1883, m. Kattie A. Carpenter Oct. 19, 1907; Nephi b. July 21, 1886, m. Luelia Esther Allender July 29, 1909; Annie Elizabeth b. Oct. 26, 1888, m. William Kirby Feb. 13, 1907; Nellie Bodel b. Oct. 1, 1891, m. Louis J. Jensen April 12, 1911; Heber Charles b. March 9, 1894; Wilford Lavon b. June 18, 1896; Leland Levere b. Oct. 23, 1899; Leo James b. June 20, 1904.
Settled at Brigham City 1862; moved to Mantua, and in 1883 went to Curlew Valley, where he resided until 1886 and then went to Star Valley, Wyo. Presiding elder of the Grover ward from 1888 to 1889, when he was set apart as bishop of that ward and served till 1905.
JENSEN, JAMES, JR. (son of James Jensen and Bodel Lar- sen). Born April 16, 1864, Brigham City, Utah.
Married Hannah Eliza Hepworth Nov. 8, 1889, Logan, Utah (daughter of Edmond Hepworth and Hannah Cowling, pioneers 1863, Captain White company). She was born July 5, 1869, Oxford, Idaho. Their children: James Edmond b. Sept. 13, 1890, d. Oct. 11, 1906; Jesse Lyman b. Oct. 26, 1892; Ruben Adelbert b. Aug. 8, 1894; Willis Clifford b. Nov. 16, 1896; Maud Bodel b. April 9, 1901; Hannah Rowena b. March 27, 1903; Mabel Anice b. June 24, 1906; Ira Wilford b. Oct. 2. 1908; Lyle Hepworth b. Jan, 30, 1911. Family home Grover.
President Y. M. M. I. A .; missionary to Norway 1897-1900; high councilor in Star Valley stake; bishop Grover ward 1905; 'Sunday school teacher. School trustee 15 years. Deputy district assessor six years.
JENSEN, JAMES CHRISTIAN (son of Soren Peter Jensen, born Oct. 30, 1836, Glimsholt, Ugilt, Denmark, and Kirsten Marie Christensen, born Nov. 24, 1834; married Ugilt church Oct. 24, 1862; came to Utah July 14, 1877). He was born Sept. 9, 1863, at Glimsholt. Came to Utah July 14, 1877.
Married Joannah Eliza Jennings Oct. 16, 1884, Salt Lake City (daughter of Mansfield Jennings and Fanny Jane Perris of Springville and Levan, Utah). She was born Sept. 2, 1866. Their children: James Christian, d. infant; Jay Clair b. Sept. 1, 1888; Erma Inez b. March 9, 1892; Glen Martin b. Jan. 18, 1895; Ralph Owen b. Aug. 3, 1897; Perris Soren b. Feb. 5, 1902; Leo Ray b. July 26, 1906; Eva Frances b. Aprii 10, 1908. Family resided Salt Lake City and Heber City, Utah.
President Y. M. M. I. A. of 13th ward, Salt Lake City 1888; secretary Granite stake Sunday schools 1897-1901. County recorder, Salt Lake county 1897-1901. First coun- selor in presidency of Wasatch stake. Abstractor; in- surance; real estate and loans.
JENSEN, JAMES IVER (son of Thomas C. Jensen and Karne Marie Iverson, both of Denmark). Born Aug. 8, 1846, in Denmark. Came to Utah Oct, 5, 1867, independent company.
Married Inger Sejnedegaard Nielson May 22, 1868, in Den- mark (daughter of Christian Nielson of Denmark). She was born Feb. 17, 1845. Their children: James Iver, Jr., died; Charles, m. Sarah Peterson; Daniel, m. Matilda Lee; Caroline, died; Walter, m. Elizabeth Sylvester; Emma, m. Herbert Z. Lund; Wilhelmina, m. F. Horace Guymon; Clementine, m. John Hagen, Family home, Salt Lake City.
Seventy; missionary to Denmark 1865-67 and 1880-82; high priest; bishop; patriarch. Merchant.
JENSEN, DR. CHARLES (son of James Iver Jensen and Inger Sejnedegaard Nielsen). Born Dec. 21, 1872, Ephraim, Utah.
Married Sarah Peterson September, 1895, Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter C. Peterson and Hannah Thompson of Norway), who was born Feb. 27, 1872. Their children: Charles Easton b. Dec. 19, 1896; Ethel b. July 23, 1901; Dorothy b. Feb. 1906. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Seventy. School trustee, Ephraim. County physician. Physician and surgeon.
JENSEN, JAMES PETER (son of Andrew Jensen and Bertha Maria Jensen). Born Aug. 2, 1835, Kastberg, Randers, Den- mark. Came to Utah 1867.
Married Mary Christina Jensen Nov. 12, 1865, Ginerup, Randers amt, Denmark (daughter of Christian Jensen), who was born Feb. 7, 1844, and came to Utah 1867. Their chil- dren: Andrew, d. on North Platte River; Niels, d. infant; Mary Christina, m. N. E. Mortensen; Eliza Martha, m. Joseph Mortensen; James Peter, m. Laura Baker; Joseph William, m. Viola Thompson; Sarah Merretta, m. John McMaster;
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Bertha Lenora, m. Joseph H. Smith; Hyrum Edward, m. Mary Anderson. Family home Newton, Cache Co., Utah. Postmaster six years. Farmer. Dled April 6, 1901.
JENSEN, JAMES PETER, JR. (son of James Peter Jensen and Mary Christina Jensen). Born Oct. 12, 1875, Newton, Utah.
Marrled Laura Baker June 5, 1901, Logan temple (daugh- ter of Albert Mourey Baker and Edna Jane Coon of Mendon, Utah, ploneers Oct. 2, 1847). She was born June 11, 1881. Their children: Mabel b. March 4, 1902; Peter Raymond b. July 16, 1903; Laura Le Rue b. Aug. 6, 1904; Royal Baker b. Oct. 1, 1906; Edna b. Jan. 26, 1908; Albert Rex b. Sept. 6, 1910. Family resIded Brigham, Utah, and Malad, ldaho.
Member Sunday school board of Box Elder stake three years; second assistant to superintendent of Malad stake Sunday schools; bishop Malad ward from 1908. Member school board. Corporal In Battery A, Utah Artillery, during Spanish-American war, serving In the Philippines. Mer- chant.
JENSEN, JENS (son of Jens Larsen and Metta Hansen of Sundstrup, Sjælland, Denmark). Born March 22, 1829, Sundstrup. Came to Utah In September 1857, Mathlas Cowley company.
Marrled Hannah Hansen In 1851 at Hosterkjob, Denmark (daughter of Hans Jensen and Christine Rasmussen of Hosterkjob). She was born Aprll 22, 1830. Thelr chll- dren: James, m. Hannah Larson; John, m. Annle Israelson; Christine, m. Andrew Larson; Sophla, dled; Emma, m. Hyrum McBride; Joseph, m. Mary A. Christensen; Benja- mln, m. Hlena Christiansen; Martha, dled.
Elder. Farmer. Dled April 10, 1902, Hyrum, Utah.
JENSEN, JAMES (son of Jens Jensen and Hannah Han- sen). Born Dec. 17, 1853, Sundstrup, Denmark. Came to Utah in September 1867 with parents.
Married Hannah Larson Jan. 1, 1875, Hyrum, Utah (daugh- ter of Peter Larson and Cecelia Peterson of Trode, Sweden, ploneers 1863, W. W. Cluff company). She was born Sept. 2, 1857. Thelr children: Joseph b. Oct. 7, 1876, dled; Amanda b. June 16, 1878, m. Joseph J. Hall; Edith b. Jan. 6, 1881, m. Clarence Nielsen; Hilda b. May 8, 1883, m. Estelle Smith; Clara b. Aug. 1, 1885, m. Emery Mitton; Victor b. Nov. 10, 1887; Allce b. Nov. 22, 1889, m. Henry Danlelsen; Harvey b. Oct. 14, 1893; Phylils b. Nov. 19, 1901, dled. Famlly home Hyrum, Utah.
Elder. City councilman; watermaster; member water board; member first Irrigation congress In Utah. Director South Cache Mill Co. Farmer.
JENSEN, JENS LARSON (son of Jens Larson and Kirsty Monsen of Sweden). Born July 14, 1827, Dalby, Scona, Sweden. Came to Utah In October 1860.
Marrled Ellen Jepson In 1868 at Copenhagen, Denmark. She was born Oct. 6, 1838. Their children: Anna Sophla b. Aug. 12, 1860, m. Bennett Monk; John L. b. Nov. 1, 1862, d. Infant; Emma Kirsty b. Dec. 18, 1864, m. Wllllam Jarvis; Ellen b. May 9, 1867, m. Charles Barnhart. Famlly resIded at Lehi, Mill Creek and Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Marrled Engre Parson In 1862, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Andrew and Lucy Parson of Sweden; former came to Utah In 1874, latter In 1861). She was born Oct. 13, 1832. Their children: Joseph L. b. March 20, 1864, m. Han- nah Peterson; Lucy Amelia b. Aug. 3, 1865, m. Joseph R. Hooton; Andrew L. b. July 2, 1868, d. June, 1869; Ephralm b. Oct. 16, 1869, d. March 9, 1883; Edith Josephine b. March 1, 1872, d. Feb. 24, 1883; Mary Ann b. Jan. 28, 1876, m. P. C. Hansen.
Marrled Emma C. Roseberry Jan. 2, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of Charles Roseberry and Helena Erickson, Malmö, Sweden, ploneers Sept. 4, 1859, Captaln Rowley handcart company). She was born Sept. 10, 1868, at Malmö. Their children: John Roseberry b. Oct, 11, 1874, m. Emma Jane Barlow; James L. b. Aug. 30, 1876, d. Jan. 17, 1905; Anna H. b. Oct. 24, 1878, m. J. W. Lund, m. Joseph E. Dennis; Julia b. July 12, 1881, m. Clarence Isbelle; Charles J. b. May 6, 1884; Cora Elizabeth b. Aug. 31, 1886, d. Infant; Lllllan E. b. Oct. 26, 1887, m. Clarence Isbelle; Almo O. b. May 12, 1891, d. child; Rachel L. b. March 3, 1894; George W. b. Feb. 22, 1898.
Missionary In Sweden; high priest; second counselor to Blshop Greenwood, central ward, In 1891. Veteran Black Hawk war; early settler In Sevler and Sanpete countles. Farmer and lime burner. Dled at Richfield, Utah, Jan. 3, 1907.
JENSEN, JOHN ROSEBERRY (son of Jens Larson Jensen and Emma C. Roseberry). Born Oct. 11, 1874, Santaquin, Utah.
Married Emma Jane Barlow Jan. 12, 1899, Mantl, Utah (daughter of John and Lunes Barlow of England, former came to Utah In 1852). She was born June 17, 1881. Thelr children: Vlola Hortense b. Dec. 14, 1900; Kindon Rose- berry b. Aug. 10, 1902; Noel b. Jan. 4, 1905; Montel B. b. April 27, 1907; Madellne b. Dec. 31, 1911. Family home Richfield, Utah.
Farmer and stockralser.
JENSEN, JENS PETER (son of Hans Jensen and Anna Kjerstine Hansen of Honsinge, Holbek amt, Denmark). Born Dec. 12, 1846, Honsinge. Came to Utah Oct. 22, 1866, Abner Lowry company.
Marrled Dorthea Gregersen Oct. 23, 1866, at Salt Lake City, by Edwin D. Wooley (daughter of Gregers Jensen and Kjersten Christensen of Reersnes, Laaland, Denmark, latter came to Utah 1868). She was born June 16, 1841, died Feb. 23, 1913. Thelr children: Jens Joseph August b. Aug. 10, 1867, d. June 15, 1868; Peter Danlel, m. Sarah Jane Rees; Adolph Willard, m. Elizabeth James; Sophla Kjerstine; Anna Cathrine b. May 6, 1875, d. Oct. 12, 1875; Hans Ephralm, m. Kirstene Marie Andersen; Josephine Ellne b. Nov. 7, 1878, d. Sept. 13, 1879; Christlan Nephl, m. Mary Ann Blackham, who died Aug. 28, 1907, m. Marlan Lee Choate Dec. 21, 1909. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Missionary to Denmark 1882-84; high councilor 17 years; Sunday school superintendent; stake president high priests' quorum South Sanpete stake. Clty councilman; school trustee 13 years. Farmer and stockralser.
JENSEN, PETER DANIEL (son of Jens Peter Jensen and Dorthea Gregersen). Born May 17, 1869, Ephralm, Utah.
Marrled Sarah Jane Rees Sept. 26, 1894, Manti, Utah (daughter of Nephl Rees and Mary Ann Jones of Wales, Sanpete Co., Utah, ploneers 1855, Captaln Murphy company). She was born Dec. 13, 1873. Thelr children: Eva Dorthea b. July 3, 1895; Dellisle Rees b. June 30, 1897; Ruby Uarda b. Jan. 9, 1900; Danlel Talmage b. May 30, 1903, d. April 5, 1905; Sarah Utahna b. Oct. 13, 1906; Joel Peter b. Nov. 2, 1907; Mary Zoe b. Nov. 9, 1912. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Member 41st and 47th quorums seventles; Sunday school superintendent; assistant superintendent reilglon classes of Sanpete stake. County superintendent of schools Sevier county five years; mayor of Ephralm; principal of Ephralm public schools.
JENSEN, JENS PETER (son of Jens Christian Jensen of. Holme, Aarhuus amt, Denmark, and Anne Marle Jensen). Born Aug. 10, 1838, Holme, Denmark. Came to Utah Oct. 8, 1866, Andrew H. Scott company.
Married Christlane Andersen May 5, 1866 (daughter of Anders Jensen). She was born Sept. 10, 1832, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Mary Christlane b. Sept. 24, 1867, m. J. P. Holmgren, 1889; Andrea Christlane b. Nov. 5, 1869, m. Ben E. Rich 1888; James Peter b. June 28, 1872, m. Annle Anderson Nov. 24, 1897; Eleonora b. Nov. 6, 1874; Alfred Christlan b. Jan. 5, 1878, m. Elvina Anderson 1902. Famlly home Bear River City, Utah.
High priest. Active ploneer. School trustee three terms.
JENSEN, JENS PETER (son of Jens Anderson and Johanna Marla Jensen of Vensysel, Denmark). Born Sept. 4, 1831, Vensysel. Came to Utah autumn 1857.
Married Inger Nielsen Jensen Oct. 22, 1861, first couple wedded at Hyrum, Utah (daughter of Hans 1. Nlelsen and Johanna Christina Andersen of Clausböile, Tullebölle Sogn, Denmark, pioneers Sept. 22, 1861, Captaln Wooley com- pany). She was born Oct. 27, 1843. Thelr children: Hans P. b. Oct. 17, 1863, m. Christina Mortensen; James P. b. Dec. 19, 1865,. m. Caroline Larsen; Johanna M. b. Feb. 9, 1868, m. Jens Peter Mortensen; Inger M. b. Feb. 12, 1870, m. Charles R. Jensen; Hyrum b. Aprli 14, 1872; Martha Ann b. July 24, 1876, m. William C. Nielsen. Family home, Hyrum.
Seventy. Member city council. Farmer and stockralser. Dled Jan. 20, 1889.
JENSEN, KNUT (son of Jens Knutsen and Margaret Rass- mussen of Torbey, Laaland, Denmark). Born 1810 In Den- mark. Came to Utah Sept. 23, 1862, Ola N. Liijenquist company.
Married Boddell Olsen In Denmark. She was born 1807. Their children: James; Anna b. Nov. 2, 1834, m. Mats Jor- . genson; Boddell b. Sept. 1836, m. Mr. Tuesen; Carollne b. Aprll 3, 1838, m. Peter Madsen; Dorothy b. April 26, 1840, m. Morten Peterson; Elizabeth b. April 11, 1842, died; Ellen b. Aug. 11, 1844, m. John Tuesen; Elsa Margaret b. April 21, 1846, and Ola b. April, 1847, died. Family home Round Valley, Utah.
Farmer and stockralser. Dled at Round Valley, Utah, In 1875.
JENSEN, OLOF. Born In Sweden. Came to Utah 1866, ox- team company.
Married Alice -, In Sweden. Their children: Niels, m. Bertha Davis; Hannah, m. James Brown; Van, d. aged 27; John, m. Melissa Davis; Christena, d. infant.
Carpenter. Dled 1864, In Sweden.
JENSEN, JOHN (son of Olof and Allce Jensen). Born March 8, 1863, In Sweden. Came to Utah In 1866, with father. Married Melissa Davls Feb. 24, 1903, Price, Utah (daughter of Alexander Davis and Mary Morrill of Junction, Utah), who was born March 3, 1884. Their children: John Wllllam b. Feb. 18, 1906; Lloyd Alexander b. Jan. 20, 1907; James Howard b. Jan. 26, 1910. Family home Spring Glen, Utah. Director Spring Glen Canal Co. School trustee. Justice of peace. Watermaster. Farmer and sheepraiser.
JENSEN, OLE ANDREW (son of Andres Jensen and Ane Christens of Sjælland, Denmark). Born Sept. 21, 1839, at Allsege, Sjælland, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 16, 1863, Captaln Young company.
Marrled Annle Marla Larsen July 4, 1863, at Florence, Neb. (daughter of Lars Magnes and Annie Christens Peter-
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sen), who was born Dec. 16, 1829, Norvenge, Denmark. Their children: Aima L. b. July 4, 1864, m. Mary B. Jardine, d. July 8, 1909; Annie Christena b. April 6, 1866, d. Dec. 22, 1866. Family home Clarkston, Cache Co., Utah.
Married Margaret Ann Jolley Feb. 29, 1868, at Clarkston (daughter of John Jolley and Susan Carter of Logan, Utah). Their children: John J. b. Jan. 16, 1869, d. Jan. 19, 1869; Susanah J. b. Dec. 2. 1869, m. Ammi Alonzo Shumway Oct. 22, 1888; William J. b. July 31, 1871, m. Clarissa Ames Sept. 30, 1892; Mariah b. May 4, 1873, m. Phillip Ames; Ole Andrew b. Feb. 17, 1874, d. Jan. 5, 1894; Mary b. Nov. 19, 1876, m. Seth B. Neild Dec. 25, -; Sarah Ann b. Sept. 26, 1878, m. Oliver Ames Nov. 21, 1896; Thomas J. b. Oct. 13, 1880, d. Dec. 31, 1905; Margret J. b. May 3, 1883, m. Orson Harmon Sept. 28, 1904; Joseph b. April 12, 1885, m. Isabella McJavin Sept. 21, 1905; Hannah Agnes b. Dec. 18, 1887, m. Willard G. Brown Sept. 14, 1910; Ralph LeRoy b. Sept. 19, 1888; Rubin R. b. Sept. 23, 1894; Murland Wall b. Aug. 3, 1896.
Married Caroline Margaret Nelsen Feb. 22, 1883, Salt Lake City (daughter of Niels and Ane Hansen, Nablerod, Sjælland, Denmark; came to Utah in 1881). She was born Oct. 26, 1858. Their children: Lena b. Dec. 27, 1883; Jorgen b. Sept. 9, 1885, m. J. G. Jensen Dec. 13, 1909; Annie b. July 28, 1887; Nephi b. June 1, 1891, d. June 6, 1891; Hyrum b. March 10, 1893; Ella Nora b. Aug. 24, 1895.
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