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Married Caren Marie Nelsen Dec. 21, 1883 (daughter of Nails and Ane Hansen of Nablerod, Sjælland, Denmark). She was born March 11, 1855. Their children: Peter b. June 28, 1885, d. Jan. 5, 1911; Henry b. Oct. 12, 1889; Mary Annie b. July 28. 1890; Ezra Parley b. Nov. 12. 1895.
Missionary to Denmark 1859-63; counselor to Bishop John Jardine of Clarkston; high councilor Star valley stake. Road overseer six years Uinta county, Wyo.
JENSEN, ALMA L. (son of Ole Andrew Jensen and Annie Maria Larsen). Born July 4, 1864, Mendon, Cache Co., Utah.
Married Mary Beveridge Jardine Oct. 27, 1886, Logan, Utah (daughter of John Jardine and Agnes Beveridge, pioneers of Utah Sept. 15, 1859, Edward Stevenson company). She was born April 1, 1865, and died July 8, 1909. Their children: Annie Marie b. May 23, 1888, m. Ezra Wickham Nov. 24, 1909; Agnes Jardine b. Sept. 1, 1891, m. Jorgen G. Jensen Dec. 13, 1909; Mary J. b. Jan. 28, 1894. m. George L. Jones June 22, 1911; Sarah Elizabeth b. Sept. 8, 1895, d. Nov. 6, 1895; Alma J. b. Oct. 8, 1897.
Married Eldena Wilhelmina Ericksen March 23, 1910, Logan, Utah (daughter of Bendt J. Ericksen and Anna Sophia Danielsen of Preston, Idaho, pioneers of 1864). Their children: Lavor E. b. Jan. 16, 1911; Reta Jensen b. Aug. 9, 1912.
Missionary to Bingham Co., Idaho, 1886-87; assistant superintendent Bannock stake Sunday schools 1887-1909; bishop of Dayton ward, Oneida stake, Idaho.
JENSEN, PETER (son of Jens Jensen of Denmark). Born 1812, Skanderberg, Denmark. Came to Utah 1862.
Married Kjesten Anderson who died 1880, Moroni, Utah (daughter of Andres Anderson), who was born 1808, came to Utah 1862, Christian Madsen company. Their children: Jens W. b. 1837; Elien M. b. 1839; Andres b. 1841; Soren P. b. Aug. 17, 1843, m. Maren Christensen, m. Dorthea Fulken- sen, m. Martina Ring: Andres b. Dec. 4, 1844; Christian b. 1846: Karen K. b. 1848. Family home Moroni, Utah.
Died 1872, Moroni, Utah. .
JENSEN, SOREN P. (son of Peter Jensen and Kjesten Ander- son). Born Aug. 17, 1843, Farre, Denmark.
Married Maren Christensen Nov. 8, 1866, Ephraim, Utah (daughter of Christian Christensen and Kjesten Nielsen, latter came to Utah 1863). She was born Aprii 12, 1845, Jersiey, Denmark. Their children: Mary K. b. Jan. 18, 1868, m. Jens Sundrup 1888: Peter R. b. Aug. 29, 1869, m. Anna C. Christensen 1892; Maria b. Jan. 25, 1872, m. James E. Larsen 1893; Christian R. b. Sept. 24, 1874; Hyrum b. March 10, 1876, d. Sept. 25, 1882; Soren P. b. Feb. 17, 1878, m. Laura Abbott 1903; Eivena N. b. Sept. 18, 1882, m. Ras C. Larsen 1900; Carrie Mabel b. May 8, 1888, d. Sept. 1888. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Married Dorthea Fulkersen (daughter of Christian Fulkersen and Ersger Hansen), who was born Aug. 11, 1853. Their children: Sedonia b. July 18, 1889; Elmer b. June 25, 1891; Wilford b. March 15, 1893. Family home Ephraim.
Married Martina Ring Sept. 8, 1897, Manti, Utah (daugh- ter of Peter Martin Ring and Gonelda Christensen), who was born May 11, 1864, Aarhus, Denmark. Their children: Harold M. b. Sept. 23, 1903; Gonelda M. b. Jan. 21, 1908.
Black Hawk Indian war veteran. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah. Missionary to Europe 1889-90; high priest; ward teacher,
JENSEN, PETER (son of Jens Madsen, born April 17, 1793, Sneiierup, Holbeck, Denmark). He was born Nov. 27, 1836, Sneiierup, Denmark. Came to Utah September, 1860.
Married Annie M. Hansen (daughter of Soren Hansen and Annie Jensen, pioneers Sept. 30, 1862, Joseph Horne com- pany). She was born June 27, 1835, in Denmark, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Annie Christena b. Aug. 17, 1859; Lena C. b. Aug. 20, 1861, m. Martin M. Jensen; Peter b. Nov. 11, 1863, m. Christena Larsen Dec. 29, 1886; Hyrum b. May 2. 1866; Joseph b. Nov. 29, 1868, m. Mantina Keller April 16. 1890; Lewis b. April 6, 1871; James b. April 5, 1874, m. Sarah Jeppsen April 8, 1897; Annie M. b. Dec. 17,
1879, m. Alvin Keiler. Family home Mantua, Box Eider Co., Utah.
Assistant superintendent of first Sunday school organized at Mantua ward; second and jater first counselor to the first bishop of Mantua ward; missionary to Scandinavia. School teacher; justice of peace; school trustee; superintendent and manager of the Co-op store 12 years; county assessor. Died Nov. 24, 1897.
JENSEN, JOSEPH (son of Peter Jensen and Annie M. Han- sen). Born Nov. 29, 1868, Mantua, Utah.
Married Mantina Keller April 16, 1890, Logan, Utah (daughter of James Keller and Margaret Larsen, who re- sided at Mantua, Brigham and Garland, Utah). She was born March 3, 1870.
Second assistant superintendent Mantua Sunday school Jan. 14, 1894, first assistant March 19, 1899, superintendent April 21, 1901; ward chorister 1895 to 1902; second coun- selor in bishopric of Garland ward, until the organizing of Bear river stake, when he was chosen second counselor to the president of that stake. Succeeded his father as superintendent and manager of the Mantua Co-op store, which business he successfully managed for a number of years. School trustee. Clerk Box Eider county Nov. 6, 1900, and again Nov. 4, 1902. Moved to Brigham City, De- cember, 1902. Moved to Garland, Utah, 1906, where with his three brothers, organized the company of Jensen Brothers, dealers in lumber, furniture and hardware, also operating a large dry farm in the Blue Creek Valley. Member board of trustees Gariand.
JENSEN, PETER. Came to Utah with oxteam company. Married Mary -, in Denmark. Their children: Mar- garet, m. Hans Thunnison; Rasmus. m. Ingre -; Jens, m. Dorothy Petersen, m. Elvena Bj Hans; m. Margaret - Family home in Denmark.
Farmer. Died at Gunnison, Utah.
JENSEN, JENS (son of Peter and Mary Jensen).
Married Dorothy Petersen at Sait Lake City. Their chil- dren: Mary Dorothy, m. D. W. Woolsey; Lena, d. aged 4 years; Anne Josephine, m. Harrison Edwards, Jr .; Eliza Andrea, m. Andrew .Hamilton Kearns; James Peter, d. aged 21 years; Matilda Eleanor b. Jan. 14, 1878, m. Orson Hyrum Lowry July 20, 1897; Isabel b. 1880, d. aged 1 year; Francis Marion; Lydia, m. Mark Brewer. Family home Gunnison, Utah.
Married Elvena Bj at Manti, Utah. Their children: Ruby; Herold, d. aged 5 years; Heber; Edna. Family home Center- field, Utah.
President elders quorum 25 years; choir leader at Gun- nison. School trustee. Farmer. Died in 1906.
JENSEN, PETER (son of James A. Christensen and Johannah Larsen of Bybyarg, Denmark). Born July 16, 1831, at Bybyarg. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1863, John R. Young independent company.
Married Bodelia Marie Jacobson Feb. 12, 1859, in Denmark (daughter of Ole Jacobson and Ana Poulsen of Gjorlewby Frederiksborg, Denmark, pioneers Sept. 12, 1863, John R. Young independent company). She was born July 8, 1839. Their children: Johannah Maria b. June 1860, d. July 1863 on plains; Ole Peter b. June 27, 1863, m. Eliza Whitehead; Lars P. b. Nov. 24, 1864, m. Margarett V. Hymas; Anna Han- nah b. April 5, 1866, d. May 1866; Annie Christena b. Aug. 10, 1867, m. Abel Smart; Johannah Christena b. Oct. 9, 1868, m. Aianzo Cook; Jamea A. b. May 16, 1870, m. Johannah Overgaard.
Married Marie Sorenson in 1870, Ovid, Idaho (daughter of Lars P. Sorenson and Gertrude M. Gregersen, of Vesster- hassing, Aalborg, Denmark, pioneers 1869). She was born March 18, 1852. Their children: Georgina Sicilia b. Jan. 17, 1882, m. John Osborne; Christian Peter b. Sept. 24, 1883, m. Rebecca Hymas; Lorenzo Wilford b. April 5, 1886. m. Minnie Hymas; Mary Bodelia b. Dec. 13, 1888; Alvin Hans b. Dec. 27, 1891. Family resided at Ovid, Idaho.
Bishop of Ovid ward nearly 16 years. Postmaster many years.
JENSEN, LARS P. (son of Peter Jensen and Bodelia Marie Jacobson). Born Nov. 24, 1864, Ovid, Idaho.
Married Margarett V. Hymas Oct. 19, 1887 (daughter of William Hymas and Mary Edwards, pioneers Sept. 26, 1862, James Wareham company). She was born March 4, 1870. Their children: Maggie Ann b. Sept. 9, 1888, m. Arthur Peterson; Lars William b. April 20, 1890, m. Ethci Findley; Asa Ray b. April 15, 1892, m. Venice Johnson; Ethel b. Dec. 10, 1893; Archie b. March 8, 1896: Charles Telbert b. Feb. 19, 1898; 1dell b. Feb. 2, 1900; Leda b. April 10, 1903; Alfred Ona b. Feb. 10, 1907; La Vaun b. Dec. 8, 1910; Dean Wesley b. Sept. 9, 1912. Family home Ovid, Idaho.
Missionary to Denmark two years; high councilor, Bear Lake stake and superintendent Ovid Sunday school for many years.
JENSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN (son of Christian and Boletta Jensen of Svenstrup, Denmark). Born Feb. 18, 1833, Svenstrup. Came to Utah Oct. 6, 1854, Hans Peter Olsen company.
Married Mary Anderson in Oct. 1853, Thornbergh, Den- mark (daughter of Christian Anderson and Caroline Ander- son of Svenstrup, pioneers 1861). She was born Aug. 16, 1825. Their children: Ingerbor; Mary Chriatena; Heber
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C .; Peter C .; Alma; Caroline Cecelia. Family home Mt.
Pleasant, Utah.
Married Kisten Jensen Jan. 15, 1865, Salt Lake City (daughter of Soren Jensen and Mary Christensen of Barlmer, Denmark). She was born March 27, 1844. Their children: Anna Klstena; Judith Cecella; Hans Peter; James Christian; Mary Boletta; Nilsine Sorine; Joseph; John Frank; Hyrum C .; Ella S .; Wilford M .; Stella L. Families resided at Fair- view and Mliburn, Utah.
Member bishopric; seventy; teacher. Marshai at Fair- view. Farmer.
JENSEN, SOREN (son of Jense Peter Sorenson, born Sept. 23, 1809, Hvirring, Denmark, and Anna Kjerstine Jenson, born 1807, Honum-married 1834). Born June 14, 1838, Hvirring, Denmark. Came to Utah 1860, last handcart company.
Married Elma Peterson, who was born 1824 in Sweden. Their children: Soren b. Sept. 22, 1861, died; Elna Annle b. March 9, 1863, m. Severen Nelson; Kjerstine b. May 25, 1869, d. July 30, 1878.
Married Kjerstine Rasmusen March 9, 1867, Sait Lake City (daughter of Rasmus Hansen). She was born March 22, 1837, in Denmark. Their children: Joseph Erastus b. April 21, 1868, m. Grace Horton; Kaermtha Mora b. Aug. 6, 1870, died; Jense Peter b. March 9, 1872, died; Jense Jule b. Dcc. 25, 1873, m. Seela Wilden; Nephi U. C. S. b. Feb. 16, 1876, m. Margaret Smith; Alma Christian b. Aprli 6, 1879.
Marrled Karen Juliusen April 18, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Julius Peterson), who was born Nov. 28, 1836, in Denmark; died Dec. 1906. Their children: Hyrum Julius b. March 13, 1869, m. Bodil Jensen; Nelse Petcr b. Oct. 11, 1870, d. 1885; Brigham Miles b. Nov. 20, 1872, m. Kate Samars; Caroline Elizabeth b. Dec. 9, 1874, m. Alma Squires; Julle R. b. Nov. 15, 1876; Daniel Christian b. Sept. 2, 1879, m. Adeila Decker.
Marrled Ann Johanna Jensen Sept. 12, 1878, Salt Lake City (daughter of Henry Jensen, came to Utah 1878). She was born April 29, 1855, in Denmark, died Sept. 11, 1883. Their children: Katerina Kristena b. July 10, 1879, m. Andrew Jackson Stephens; Sarah Myriah b, Sept, 24, 1880; Anne Christina b. Jan. 23, 1883, d. 1883.
Married Petrea Cathrina Hansen Feb. 21, 1884, Salt Lake City (daughter of Hans Peter Hansen, born 1817, and Margreta Christena Kirstine Kofoed, born March 16, 1825- married In 1848; former came to Utah with Willlam Chris- tensen company). She was born April 3, 1859, Bornholm, Denmark. Their children: Petrea b. Oct. 13, 1886, d. infant; Ann Margaret b. May 6, 1888; Soren M. b. May 8, 1890; Morgan Moroni b. Aug. 23, 1894; Mary Grace b, May 23, 1896.
Missionary to Denmark 1876-78; high priest; settied in Salt Lake City 1860; worked on tabernacle three years, joining together the circular arch supporting the roof at both ends of the bullding; built tlthing house and rellef room at St. Johns, Ariz. Moved to Mancos, Colo., and remalned there 25 years. Farmer and carpenter.
JENSEN, SOREN. Born May 6, 1810, Torse, Hjorring amt, Denmark. Came to Utah 1854, Captain Olsen company.
Married Klstina Marla Jensen 1834 (daughter of Jens Jensen and Mette Johana Madsen of Torse, Denmark). She was born July 26, 1812, d. Nov. 1891. Their children: Jens Christian and Andrew Peter, dled; Petrea b. March 5, 1840, m. John Chester Hitchcock; Nettie Marla, m. Ole Olsen; Henry Godfredt, m. Stina Nlelson Skow; Peter. Family home, Ephraim, Utah.
Elder. Farmer. Dled 1906 at St. Joseph, Mo.
JENSEN, SOREN PETER (son of Jens Pedersen and Maren Sorensdatter of Glimsholt, Ugiit Sogn, Denmark). Born Oct. 30, 1836, at Glimsholt, Denmark. Came to Utah July 14, 1877.
Married Kirsten Marie Christensen Oct. 24, 1862, Ugllt Church, Ugilt Sogn, Denmark (daughter of Christen Chris- tensen and Inger Jensdatter of Horsevad, Ugiit Sogn-came to Utah July 14, 1877). She was born Nov. 24, 1834. Thelr children: James Christlan, m. Joannah E. Jennings; Charles, m. Lettie Christensen; Martin, died; Anders Chris- tian, d. child; Inger Marie, and Soren Peter, d. Infants; Andrew Christian, m. Emma Lefgren. Family home Levan, Utah.
High priest. County selectman in Denmark several terms. Farmer. Died Jan. 15, 1905, Levan, Utah.
JENSEN, THOMAS CHRISTIAN (son of Christen Kyer and Maren Mickelsen). Born Jan. 16, 1818, Jersley, Hjorring amt, Denmark. Came to Utah in November 1866, Captaln Lowry oxteam company.
Married Karen Marie Iversen in 1842, Vrelslev, Den- mark (daughter of Iver and Maren Hansen), who was born Jan. 12, 1817. Thelr chlidren: Marie b. June 12, 1842; Mary Ann b. April 1844; Jens Iver b. Aug. 8, 1846; Micaline b. In Nov. 1848; Stena b. Aug. 4, 1853; Christian Jullus b. July 1, 1855; Niels Peter b. in Dec. 1856; Mathilda b. In Feb. 1858. Famlly home Elsinore, Utah.
Elder. Brass molder and mechanic. Died July 6, 1903.
JENSEN, JENS IVER (son of Thomas Christian Jensen and Karen Marie Iversen). Born Aug. 8, 1846, Jersiev, Hjorring amt, Denmark. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1867, Captain Rice oxteam company.
Marrled Ingar Nielsen Sondergaard May 24, 1867, Aai- borg, Denmark (daughter of Jens Nielsen Sondergaard and Karen Madsen of Vorsaa, Hjorring amt, Denmark), She was born Feb. 17, 1845, and came to Utah with hus- band in 1867. Thelr children: James Iver b. Nov. 25, 1868, d. April 30, 1879; Dr. Charles b. Dec. 21, 1870, m. Sarah Peterson; Daniel P. b. Sept. 1, 1872, m. Mathilda Lee; Carolina, died; Waiter b. July 14, 1877, m. Elizabeth Syi- vester; Emma b. In June, 1879, m. Dr. H. Z. Lund; WII- helmina b. April 16, 1883, m. F. H. Gunn; Clementina b. April 14, 1885, m. Dr. J. W. Hagen. Family home Elsinore, Utah.
Marrled Inger Anna Christiansen Oct, 24, 1883, Salt Lake City (daughter of C. Christiansen and Anna Kirstina Jen- sen), who was born Aprii 23, 1857, Hormestad, Denmark. Thelr children: Hannah, died; Sarah b. June 21, 1888; Oscar b. Jan. 4, 1893.
Missionary to Denmark twice; bishop of Elsinore ward 1887-1911; patriarch. Superintendent of Eisinorc Co-op. about 25 years.
JENSEN, CHRISTIAN JULIUS (son of Thomas Christian Jensen and Karen Marie Iversen). Born July 1, 1855, Söby, Denmark. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Zionlena Smith In Jan. 1875, Salt Lake City (daughter of Ralph Smith and Sophia Hansen of Kolding, Denmark, pioneers 1862, San Pete ox team company). She was born Feb. 16, 1856, dled Dec. 10, 1900. Thelr children: Eva b. March 17, 1876; Einora b. April 10, 1878; Zionlena b. Dec. 6, 1881; Bianche b. Aug, 19, 1884; Afton b. June 15, 1892; Hope b. Sept. 4, 1896.
Marrled Anna Johanna Katter. Their children: Mar- garet b. Dec. 9, 1907; Grace Louisa b. Sept. 19, 1912. Faml- lies resided at Eisinore.
Eider. Farmer.
JENSON, JENS (son of Jens Knutson of Sweden), Born Feb. 12, 1829, Felestad, Sweden. Came to Utah in 1857 with handcart company.
Married Celia Anderson In 1862, Salt Lake City, who was born Dec. 28, 1832, Helsingborg, Sweden, and came to Utah in 1860 with oxteam company. Their children: Emma C. b. Sept. 23, 1863, m. Samuel W. Colilngs; Aiice M. b. May 4, 1865, m. Thomas A. Hunt; Joseph Henry b. Aug. 23, 1867, m. Emmaline Hansen, m. Eiien Loulse Ander- son. Family home Monroe, Utah.
Missionary to Sweden 1879-81; high priest; ward teacher. Early settier in Morgan and Sevier counties. Farmer. Died July 2, 1900.
JENSON, JOSEPH HENRY (son of Jens Jenson and Celia Anderson). Born Aug. 23, 1867, Round Valley, Utah.
Married Emmaline Hansen Nov. 5, 1890, Manti, Utah (daughter of Jens Hansen and Charlotte S. D. Peterson of Denmark, pioneers Sept. 29, 1853, John Forsgren com- pany). She was born Nov. 13, 1865, at Mantl and died April 12, 1904. Thelr children: Josephine b. Oct. 1, 1891; Evan Henry b. Feb. 15, 1893; Chariotte b. Nov. 10, 1894; Celia b. Fcb. 22, 1896; Emmailne b. Dec, 29, 1897; Wilford Welis b. July 21, 1900.
Marrled Elien Loulse Anderson Aug. 12, 1908, Sait Lake City (daughter of Ciaus Anderson and Sophia Anderson of Sweden). She was born Dec. 31, 1879, In Sweden. Their children: Sophia b. Oct. 20, 1909, d. May 27, 1910; Ciaus b. June 10, 1911, d. infant. Families resided at Monroe, Utah.
Missionary to Sweden 1901-03; high priest; president and cleric of 41st quorum seventies; bishop of Monroe North ward 1904; president of deacons quorum; president of teachers quorum. President of Monroe town board two terms. President of Monroe Creamery Corporation. School trustee six years. Farmer and stockralser.
JENSON, LARS (son of Jöns Jönson of Anderslöf, Sweden). Born Sept. 30, 1823, at Andersiöf. Came to Utah 1866, Peter Nebeker company.
Married Engar Andersen March, 1852, Ostra Torp, Sweden. She was born Aug. 11, 1822, and came to Utah with hus- band. Their children: James L., m. Bertha Maria Carl- son; Oiof, m. Mary Frances Raiph; Nels, m. Minna Holm- gren.
High priest. Stone mason and farmer. Died at family home, Bear River City, Utah, Sept. 24, 1896.
JENSON, OLOF (son of Lars Jenson and Engar Ander- sen). Born Jan. 18, 1856, Ostra Torp, Sweden. Came to Utah 1866, Peter Nebeker company.
Married Mary Frances Ralph May 22, 1876, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Ralph and Sarah Johnson of Brigham City, Utah). She was born Feb. 15, 1857. Their children: Sarah Irena b. Feb. 25, 1877, m. Hyrum Hogensen; Oiof Llonel b. Oct. 5, 1880, m. Henrietta Hudson; Viola Sophla b. March 3, 1882, m. Nels Enoch Iversen; Ernest Ralph b. Oct. 6, 1884, m. Leona Taylor; Orestes b. June 5, 1886, m. Amanda Johnson; Conrad Heber b. Oct. 16, 1890; Myrtle Geneva b. Jan. 28, 1894. Family home, Bear River City.
Member 58th quorum seventies; missionary to Sweden 1877-89; Sunday school superintendent 12 years. Farmer.
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JEPPESEN, CHRISTIAN (son of Jeppe Jeppesen of Odense, Denmark). Born Oct. 6, 1817. Came to Utah fall of 1857, Captain Nelsen company.
Married Christina Orsted Christensen 1852, Nakskov, Sjeliand, Denmark (daughter of Niels Christensen and Mary Hansen of Kubien, Sjelland). She was born April 16, 1807. Their children: Minnie b. Jan. 3, 1853, m. Thomas H. Jones; Matina b. March 4, 1855, died.
Married Abelle Steffens 1863, Salt Lake City. She was born in Nakskov, Sjelland, Denmark.
Married Hansena Nielson Jan. 22, 1867, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Hans and Mary Nielsen of Odense, Denmark), She was born Feb. 11, 1850. Their children: Christian b. Jan. 22, 1868, m. Adiie Christina Anderson; Nephi b. Nov. 8, 1869, m. Minnie Jorgensen; Christina b. Oct. 24, 1871, died; Mary b. Dec. 7, 1873, died; Zina Johanna b. Nov. 12, 1875, m. John B. Seamounto; Daniel b. Sept. 3, 1877, m. Pearl Loverridge; Ephraim b. Aug. 1, 1880, m. Martha Selmon; Sarah Elizabeth b. March 2, 1882, m. Ben- jamin Wride; Aifreda Jacobina b. Dec. 29, 1883, m. John Coliins. Families resided Lake View, Utah.
Ward teacher. Sailor; farmer; stockraiser. Died May 13, 1884, Lake View, Utah.
JEPPESEN, CHRISTIAN (son of Christian Jeppesen and Hansena Nielsen). Born Jan. 22, 1868, Provo, Utah.
Married Adiie Christina Anderson July 1, 1903, Manti, Utah (daughter of Andrew Anderson and Cecilia Gertrude Pherson, Gothland, Sweden). She was born Dec. 4, 1870. She came to Utah Nov. 17, 1883. Their children: Christian Rhodes b. April 7, 1904; Geraidine Christina b. Aug. 25, 1905; Oden Cecil b. Aug. 12, 1907; Chrissie Lucile b. May 22, 1909; George Nephi b. June 15, 1910, Family home Lake View, Utah.
Ward teacher; assistant Sunday school superintendent Lake View. Farmer.
JEPPESEN, PETER NIELSEN (son of Niels Jeppesen, born Sept. 3, 1788, Vegersted, Denmark, and Marie Rasmussen, born 1786, same piace-married Nov. 25, 1814). He was born Sept. 19, 1816, Sigersted, Denmark. Came to Utah 1868, oxteam company
Married Caroline Sophie Sorensen April 12, 1845 (daughter of Soren Sigvardsen and Karen Sorensen, married June 11, 1819, In Denmark). She was born Sept. 28, 1822, Kirke Hvalso, Denmark. Their children: Annie b. March 3, 1846, m. A. P. Schow; Karen Marie b. Aug. 20, 1848, m. H. N. Jeppesen; Sigvard b. Oct. 23, 1851; Niels Peter b. Aug. 2, 1854, m. Anne M. Jeppesen; Sophia b. May 2, 1857, m. Joseph Ricks; Christian Peter Edward, d. on plains, Family home Mantua, Utah.
JEPPESEN, NIELS PETER (son of Peter Nielsen Jeppesen and Caroline Sophie Sorensen). Born Aug. 2, 1854, Hvalso, Denmark. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Anna M. Jeppesen Jan. 25, 1876, Brigham City, Utah (daughter of Rasmus N. Peppesen and Eilen Catherine Ottosen, pioneers 1854). She was born June 9, 1860, Brig- ham City, Utah. Their children: Niels P. b. June 17, 1877, m. May Call (died), m. Luella Nelsen; Caroline Sophia b. Nov. 21, 1879, m. Anton Jensen; Albert Edward b. March 25, 1882, m. Emelia Ipson; Agnes Millicent b. July 27, 1884; Oscar Arnold b. Nov. 10, 1886; Meda Christena Elizabeth b. Feb. 11, 1889; William Wallace b. April 15, 1891; Evelyn Catherine b. March 29, 1893; Ronald Olsen b. June 30, 1895; Hazel Geneva b. Jan. 5, 1898. Family home Mantua, Utah. Member 59th quorum seventies; high priest; missionary to Scandinavia 1907-09. Justice of peace two terms; school trustee three terms. First postmaster of Mantua. Director and secretary Mantua Co-op, now owner of same. Director in Mantua Land and Live Stock Company.
JEPSON, JAMES. Came to Utah 1849, oxteam company. Married Eleanor Nightingale, who was born July 4, 1816, and came to Utah 1849, with husband. Only child: Eleanor b. Sept. 1, 1858, m. John Alfred Spendiove. Family home Virgin City, Utah.
High priest; first counselor in bishopric of Virgin City ward. Farmer. Died at Virgin City.
JEPSON, JAMES (son of Mikel Jepson and Alice Headock of Lancashire, Eng.). Born June 24, 1816, Artly Bridge, Lancashire. Came to Utah 1852, ox team company.
Married Eleanor Nightingale June 27, 1838 (daughter of Miles Nightingale and Lucy Thornly), She was born July 4, 1816, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: James, Jr., b. Oct. 13, 1854, m. Lucinda Stratton Dec. 28, 1876; Mary Ellen b. Nov. 1851, m. M. M. Steele April 1874; Eleanor b. Sept. 1, 1857, m. Esteivin Owens Dec. 28, 1876, m. John Alfred Spendlove 1886. Family home Virgin City, Utah.
Missionary to Engiand 1841-42; first counselor to Bishop John Parker, Virgin City 1865-81. Farmer. Died Sept. 1881 at Virgin City.
JEPSON, JAMES (son of James Jepson and Eleanor Night- Ingale). Born Oct. 13, 1854, Centerville, Utah.
Married Lucinda Stratton Dec. 28, 1876, Virgin City (daughter of Anthony J. Stratton and Martha Jane Lane), She was born Jan. 12, 1857, Cedar City, Utah. Their chii- dren: James Anthony b. March 2. 1878, m. Louisa Cox Oct. 16, 1905; Martha b. May 12, 1880, m. John H. Hastings
Sept. 12, 1900; Mary Eleanor b. Oct. 18, 1881, m. Richard Isom Sept. 12, 1905; Rozilpha b. July 27, 1883, m. George Q. Knowlton Sept. 11, 1907; Lucy b. Sept. 21, 1885, m. Calvin D. Barnum Sept. 16, 1909; Jesse N. b. April 21, 1888, m. Brenda Angeil Dec. 27, 1910; Artemissia b. Feb. 19, 1893. Family home Virgin City, Utah.
President Y. M. M. I. A., Virgin City; first counselor to Bishop John Parker 1881-83; second counseior to Bishop Beebe 1899-1903; first counselor to Bishop Samuel Isom 1903-07; bishop of Virgin ward 1907-09. President Hurri- cane Canal Company 1902-09.
JEREMY, THOMAS E. (son of Thomas Jeremy and Sarah Evans of Carmarthenshire, South Wales). Born July 11, 1815, in South Wales. Came to Utah Oct. 28, 1849, George A. Smith company.
Married Sarah Evans March 16, 1838, In South Wales. She was born April 27, 1815. Their children: John, m. Sarah Riley; Thomas E., Jr., m. Elizabeth W. Pettit; Han- nah; Margaret; Esther, m. David L. Davis; Sarah, died; Mary, died; Ann, m. Sarge Stenhouse; Eliza, m. Harvey Hardy; Martha, m. Samuel Waliace; Francis, died. Family home, Salt Lake City.
High priest; missionary to Wales. Farmer; gardener. Died April 17, 1891, at Salt Lake City.
JEREMY, THOMAS E. (son of Thomas E. Jeremy and Sarah Evans). Born Dec. 1, 1839, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, Came to Utah with father.
Married Elizabeth W. Pettit Feb. 10, 1866, Salt Lake City (daughter of Ethan Pettit and Margaret Ellsworth of Long Island, N. Y.). She was born Sept. 27, 1846. Came to Utah Scpt. 1848 with Heber C. Kimball company. Their children: Ethan J. b. April 17, 1869, m. Minnie Hodges; Margaret A. b. July 27, 1872, m. Thomas I. Irvine; Chloe b. May 28, 1875, m. Calvin Kempf; Mary O. b. Aug. 22, 1877, m. Grant Andrus; Stelia W. b. July 23, 1879, m. William B. Taylor; Emily b. April 27, 1881, m. Walter Wright; Ernest L. b. Aug. 18, 1884, m. Vera Jamison. Family home, Sait Lake City.
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