James Jorgensen
The obituary of John Smith Jorgensen confirms his travel to America in 1857 with his parents. They sailed on the ship Westmoreland.
His death certificate and the inscription on his gravestone lists his given name as "Jens," but his obituary shows it as "James."
Born
1823 April 18
Date Details
Occurred On 1823 April 18
Traveled in Matthias Cowley Company (1857)
1857 June 15 – September 15 (Age 34) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1857 June 15
Joined Company
Ended Between 1857 September 13 – 15
Company Arrived
Married Kirsten Bertelsen
1863 February 21 (Age 39)
Died
1905 January 13 (Age 81)
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James Jorgensen (1823 - 1905) Profile