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Christian Jensen 1826 – 1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 April 1826

Birth Location: Gronholt, Flade, Hjorring, Denmark

Death Date: 12 August 1898

Death Location: Richfield, Sevier, Utah, USA

Father: Jens Jacobsen

Mother: Johanne Andersdatter

Spouse(s): Kirsten Andersen, Jensine Madsdatter

Children(s): Inger Pedersdatter, Niels Andersen, Jens Jensen, Andrew Jensen, James Jensen, Joseph Jensen

In 1826, Christian Jensen entered the world in Gronholt, Flade, Hjorring, Denmark, born to Jens Jacobsen and Johanne Andersdatter. In 1850, Christian Jensen resided in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark. In 1855, Christian Jensen resided in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark. Christian Jensen married Kirsten Andersen, Jensine Madsdatter, and had children including Inger Marie Pedersdatter, Niels Christian Andersen, Jens Christjan Jensen, Andrew Jensen, James Jensen, Joseph Jensen. Christian Jensen passed away in 1898 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Christian Jensen entered the world in Gronholt, Flade, Hjorring, Denmark, born to Jens Jacobsen and Johanne Andersdatter.
  • In 1850, Christian Jensen resided in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark.
  • In 1855, Christian Jensen resided in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark.
  • Christian Jensen married Kirsten Andersen, Jensine Madsdatter, and had children including Inger Marie Pedersdatter, Niels Christian Andersen, Jens Christjan Jensen, Andrew Jensen, James Jensen, Joseph Jensen.
  • Christian Jensen passed away in 1898 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jens Jacobsen
1785 – 1854
Birth Location: Kj²bstrup, Flade, Hj²rring, Danemark
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Johanne Andersdatter
1784 – 1856
Birth Location: Volstrup, Hjorring, Denmark
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Spouses(s)

Kirsten Andersen
– 1917
Birth Location: Smaagarden, Skjaeve, Hjrrng, Denmark
KA
Jensine Madsdatter
1834 – 1911
Birth Location: Bratten, Elling, Hj²rring, Hjørring, Danemark
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Children(s)

Inger Pedersdatter
1793 –
Birth Location: Lendum Sogn
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Niels Andersen
1831 –
Birth Location: Torslev
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Jens Jensen
1849 – 1931
Birth Location: Torslev
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Andrew Jensen
1850 – 1941
Birth Location: Torslev, Hjørring, Denmark
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James Jensen
1849 –
Birth Location: Denmark
JJ
Joseph Jensen
1852 –
Birth Location: Denmark
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Christian Jensen's Ancestors

Self
Christian Jensen
1826 – 1898
Birth Place: Gronholt, Flade, Hjorring, Denmark
Parents
Jens Jacobsen
1785 – 1854
Kj²bstrup, Flade, Hj²rring, Danemark
Johanne Andersdatter
1784 – 1856
Volstrup, Hjorring, Denmark
Grandparents
Jacob (Jensen) Kiaer
1753 – 1829
Hjørring, Nordjylland, Denmark
Kirsten Nielsdr
1746 – 1815
Hjørring, Nordjylland, Denmark
Anders Lauridsen
1751 – 1830
Ortoft, Volstrup, Hjorring, Denmark
Kirsten Pedersdr
1751 –
Great-Grandparents
Jens Kjær
1723 – 1812
Kirsten Christensdatter
1728 – 1762
Niels Olsen
1716 – 1793
Margaretha Hansen
1731 – 1783
Laurida Andersen
1718 – 1764
Karen Hansdatter
1712 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jens Nielsen
1697 – 1780
Sidse Jensen
1699 –
Anders Olesen
1688 –
Anna Villadsdatter
1663 –
Margrete Andersdr
1674 – 1743
Hans Pedersen
1687 – 1757
Maren Jacobsdatter
1678 –

Christian Jensen's Descendants

1.
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Christian Jensen (30 April 1826 – 12 August 1898) m. Kirsten Andersen (7 July1821 – 16 Dec 1917) m. Jensine Madsdatter (1 December 1834 – 6 June 1911)
  1. 1. Inger (Marie) Pedersdatter (abt 1793 – )
  2. 2. Niels (Christian) Andersen (abt 1831 – )
  3. 3. Jens (Christjan) Jensen (abt 1849 – 15 Mar 1931)
  4. 4. Andrew Jensen (11 December 1850 – 18 November 1941) m. Kirsten (Marie Pedersen Or) Sorensen (07 Mar 1859 – 3 Jan 1887) m. Emma (H) Jenson (abt 1862 – ) m. Bertha (Howell) Jenson (abt 1866 – )
    1. 1. Amelia Jenson (1870 – )
    2. 2. Andrew (Alexander (Jenson)) Jensen (24 Nov 1876 – 18 April 1928) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Crane (1876-11-14 – 21 Apr 1934) m. Thora (Elisa) Olsen (22 February 1873 – 22 July 1961) m. Emma (Johnson) Jensen
      1. 1. Baby (Daughter) Jensen (Jul 1898 – Jul 1898)
      2. 2. Andrew (James) Jenson (27 May 1900 – 4 Feb 1972)
      3. 3. Mary (Alice) Jensen (26 Apr 1903 – 17 May 1972)
      4. 4. Louis (Crane) Jensen (3 May 1905 – 11 Mar 1964)
      5. 5. Andrew (Norge) Jenson (14 Sep 1902 – 2 May 1904)
      6. 6. Edith (Telata) Jenson (8 July 1904 – 27 February 1967)
      7. 7. Minerva (Otilia) Jenson (15 Feb 1908 – 5 May 1987)
      8. 8. Ninette (Thelma) Jenson (abt 1910 – 30 Aug 1954) m. Howard Swanson (abt 1891 – ) m. James (D) Watson (abt 1891 – ) m. Frank (Alexander, Sr) Monroe (17 Apr 1898 – 5 Jun 1942) m. Harry (C) Keller (abt 1906 – 18 Sep 1973)
        1. 1. Howard (Andrew) Swanson (3 Jun 1929 – 1 Jan 2009) m. Lilly (Ellen) Baker (3 Mar 1931 – 3 Oct 2021)
        2. 2. Alfred (James "AJ") Monroe (9 Jul 1937 – 30 Dec 2010)
        3. 3. William (Arvid "Bill") Monroe (2 Oct 1939 – )
      9. 9. Thorna Alexander (abt 1910 – )
      10. 10. Eleanore (Thora) Jenson (17 Sept 1911 – 20 March 2008)
      11. 11. Martha (Olivia) Jensen (31 Mar 1890 – 31 May 1997)
    3. 3. Parley (Peter) Jenson (26 Aug 1878 – 10 Aug 1957)
    4. 4. Mary (Minerva) Jenson (10 Jun 1883 – 3 Mar 1955)
    5. 5. Oscar Jensen (9 June 1885 – 7 December 1978)
    6. 6. Eleonore (Elizabeth) Jenson (18 August 1885 – December 1977)
    7. 7. Alfred (Howell) Jenson (28 Jan 1888 – 7 Sep 1889)
    8. 8. Eva (Howell) Jensen (1 Nov 1889 – 17 Sep 1980)
    9. 9. Harold (Howell) Jenson (8 Apr 1895 – 31 Oct 1978)
    10. 10. Leo (Rulon) Jenson (20 January 1905 – 8 December 1957)
    11. 11. Bertha Howell (Jan 1866 – )
    12. 12. Ella (E) Jenson (Jun 1883 – )
  5. 5. James Jensen (abt 1849 – )
  6. 6. Joseph Jensen (abt 1852 – )

Christian Jensen's Timeline

6 Records

1826
30 April 1826
Birth of Christian Jensen in Gronholt, Flade, Hjorring, Denmark
Gronholt, Flade, Hjorring, Denmark
1850
1850
Age 24
Christian Jensen resided here in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
1855
1855
Age 29
Christian Jensen resided here in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
1860
1860
Age 34
Christian Jensen resided here in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
1870
1870
Age 44
Christian Jensen resided here in Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah Territory, USA
Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah Territory, USA
1898
12 August 1898
Age 72
Death of Christian Jensen in Richfield, Sevier, Utah, USA
Richfield, Sevier, Utah, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 April 1826
    Event Place: Gronholt, Flade, Hjorring, Denmark
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2161; Volume #: Roll 2161 - Certificates: 241726-242099, 06 Jan 1923-09 Jan 1923
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1612; Page: 256B
    [3] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1866; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 21; List Number: 804
    [4] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961, Utah State Archives; Salt Lake City, Utah; Series Number: 81448
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1850 Denmark Census
    [7] 1860 Denmark Census
    [8] 1855 Denmark Census, Rigsarkivet: Danish National Archives; Denmark; Reference: 02006
    [9] Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
    Record Source: 1850 Denmark Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
    Record Source: 1855 Denmark Census, Rigsarkivet: Danish National Archives; Denmark; Reference: 02006

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Danmark
    Record Source: 1860 Denmark Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1866
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1866; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 21; List Number: 804
    [2] Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1866
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1612; Page: 256B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Hamburg, Germany
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1866; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 21; List Number: 804

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Deceased
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2161; Volume #: Roll 2161 - Certificates: 241726-242099, 06 Jan 1923-09 Jan 1923

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 August 1898
    Event Place: Richfield, Sevier, Utah, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Utah, U.S., Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Records, 1847-1868
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richfield, Sevier County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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