Jens Christian Olsen

Alternate Names
James Olsen
Birth Date
On 1841 January 25
Death Date
On 1898 October 5
Gender
Male
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Born in Eskilstrup, Falsters Norreherred, Maribo, Denmark

1841 January 25

Date Details

Occurred On 1841 January 25
Birth

Relationships

Father
Ole Jenson
Mother
Mariane Werlin Danielsdatter

Baptized

1857 May 3 (Age 16)

Called as Missionary

Scandinavian Mission
1859 – 1862 (Age 17)

Start Date Details

Started Circa 1859
Called

End Date Details

Ended Circa 1862
Released

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Single
Residence When Called
Denmark
Location Served
Denmark
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing

Married Frederikke Kirstine Jensen

1864 May (Age 23)

Joined William B. Preston Company

1864 July 4 – September 15 (Age 23)

Start Date Details

Joined When Organization was Formed

End Date Details

Ended On 1864 September 15
Organization was Ended

Additional Information

Additional Notes

Also Known as James.

Jens and his wife, Fredericka, were listed with a "Peter J. Olsen" and a "Marie Olsen" on the company roster. However, Peter and Marie to do not appear related to Jens or Fredericka. 

Obituary confirms his date of death.


Married Laura Nielsine Dorthea Lund

1867 April 7 (Age 26)

Set Apart as Missionary

Scandinavian Mission
1880 October 11 – 1881 November 11 (Age 39)

End Date Details

Ended On 1881 November 11
Released

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Plurally Married
Residence When Called
Salina, Sevier, Utah Territory, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
Seventy
Priesthood Quorum When Called
45th
Location Served
Scandinavia
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Set Apart By
Albert Carrington

Died in Salina, Sevier, Utah, United States

1898 October 5 (Age 57)

Date Details

Occurred On 1898 October 5
Died