Jens Nielsen

Alternate Names
James Nelson (Alternate Name)
Birth Date
On 1833 October 1 (Born)
Death Date
On 1911 January 16 (Died)
Gender
Male

Born in Ørvad, Hørby, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark

1833 October 1
Mother
Mary Ann Jensen

Date Details

Occurred On 1833 October 1

Baptized by A C Anderson

1854 (Age 20)

Traveled in Jacob F. Secrist/Noah T. Guymon Company (1855)

1855 June 13 – September 7 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1855 June 13
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 September 7
Company Arrived

Married Marie Nielsdatter Thomasen

1855 December 20 (Age 22)

Served in Scandinavian Mission

1884 April 7 – 1886 April 9 (Age 50) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

He labored in the Aalborg Conference. He was banished from Denmark and then labored in Norway.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory, United States
Location Served
Denmark and Norway

Date Details

Started On 1884 April 7
Set Apart
On 1884 May 6
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1886 April 9
Departed from Field

Died in Perry, Box Elder, Utah, United States

1911 January 16 (Age 77)
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