Bertha Maria Rasmussen
The Rasmussen family arrived in America via the ship John J. Boyd in 1855. Bertha is listed as "Birgit Maria" on the ship roster. The family consisted of Mikkel and Ingeborg, and their children, Bertha Maria, Karen, Niels, Rasmine, Rasmus, Soren and Soren Peter.
She was sent ahead of the family in 1857 with her siblings Rasmus and Rashmina, both of which died crossing the plains.
Born
1840 December 30
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Occurred On 1840 December 30
Traveled in Christian Christiansen Company (1857)
1857 June 15 – September 13 (Age 16) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1857 June 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 September 13
Company Arrived
Died
1888 July 7 (Age 47)
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Bertha Maria Rasmussen (1840 - 1888) Profile