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Jens Peter Jensen 1856–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1856

Birth Location: Sonder Jernlose Parish,Holback,,Denmark

Death Date: 19 Apr 1924

Death Location: United States

Father: Jens Hansen

Mother: Kjerstine Madsdatter

Spouse(s): Etta Greer

Children(s): Oliver Johnson

In 1856, Jens Peter Jensen entered the world in Sonder Jernlose Parish,Holback,,Denmark, born to Jens Christensen Hansen And Kjerstine Madsdatter. In 1920, Jens Peter Jensen resided in Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Jens Peter Jensen married Etta Virginia Greer, and had children including Oliver G Johnson. Jens Peter Jensen passed away in 1924 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Jens Peter Jensen entered the world in Sonder Jernlose Parish,Holback,,Denmark, born to Jens Christensen Hansen And Kjerstine Madsdatter.
  • In 1920, Jens Peter Jensen resided in Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Jens Peter Jensen married Etta Virginia Greer, and had children including Oliver G Johnson.
  • Jens Peter Jensen passed away in 1924 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jens Jensen's Ancestors

Self
Jens Jensen
1856–1924
Birth Place: Sonder Jernlose Parish,Holback,,Denmark
Parents
Jens Christensen Hansen
1813–1898
Vang Sogn, Hundborg Herred, Thisted Amt, Thisted, Danemark
Kjerstine Madsdatter
1821–1924
Sjørring Sogn, Hundborg Herred, Thisted Amt, Thisted, Danemark
Grandparents
Niels Christensen
1792–1849
Winderslev S., Wiborg A.
Mette (Cathrine) Jensen
1798–
Bording S., Ringk. A.
Mads Pedersen
1813–1877
Kædeby, Humble sogn, Langelands Sønder herred, Svendborg amt
Maren (Nielsdatter) Sommer
1816–1858
Great-Grandparents
Christen Mielsoe
1748–1826
Anna Christensen
1762–1837
Peder Christensen
1782–1844
Inger Sørensdatter
1780–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Niels Meilsøe
1702–1783
Maren Nielsdatter
1719–1751
Christen Petersen
1723–1788
Christen Madsen
1756–1812
Dorthe Pedersdr
1746–1822
Sören Pedersen
1755–1826
Malene Pedersdatter
1752–1813

Jens Jensen's Descendants

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Jens (Peter) Jensen (21 Oct 1856–19 Apr 1924) m. Etta (Virginia) Greer (25 Mar 1878–18 Mar 1958)
  1. 1. Oliver (G) Johnson 1903–1987 m. Alice (Mae) Olds 1900–1990
    1. 1. James (Edward) Johnson 1921–2008 m. Virginia (Ruth) Austin 1920–2000
      1. 1. Suzanne (Helen) Twedell 1947–2022 m. Stephen (Edward) Twedell 1946–2016

Jens Jensen's Timeline

5 Records

1856
21 Oct 1856
Birth of Jens Peter Jensen in Sonder Jernlose Parish,Holback,,Denmark
Sonder Jernlose Parish,Holback,,Denmark
1856
11 Oct 1856
Jens Peter Jensen was christened in Magleby,Svendborg,Denmark
Magleby,Svendborg,Denmark
1920
1920
Age 64
Jens Peter Jensen resided here in Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1924
18 Apr 1924
Age 68
Death of Jens Peter Jensen in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1924
19 Apr 1924
Age 68
Burial of Jens Peter Jensen in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1856
    Event Place: Sonder Jernlose Parish,Holback,,Denmark
    Record Source: Denmark, Church Records, Rigsarkivet; Danmark; Kontraministerialbog; Reference: 8009044391

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Okt
    Event Place: Svendborg Amt, Danmark
    Record Source: Denmark, Church Records, Rigsarkivet; Danmark; Kontraministerialbog; Reference: 8009044391

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1856
    Event Place: Magleby,Svendborg,Denmark
    Record Source: Denmark, Select Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 1, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_803; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 57

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1924
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 172

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1924
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

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