Jens Christian Olsen
Born in Eskilstrup, Falsters Norreherred, Maribo, Denmark
1841 January 25
Mother
Mariane Werlin Danielsdatter
Father
Ole Jenson
Date Details
Occurred On 1841 January 25
Baptized by M Jorgensen
1857 May 3 (Age 16)
Served in Scandinavian Mission
1859 – 1862 (Age 17) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Residence When Called
Denmark
Location Served
Denmark
Date Details
Started Circa 1859
Called
Ended Circa 1862
Released
Married Frederikke Kirstine Jensen
1864 May (Age 23)
Traveled in William B. Preston Company (1864)
1864 July 4 – September 15 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Additional Information
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.
Date Details
Started On 1864 July 4
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 September 15
Company Arrived
Married Laura Nielsine Dorthea Lund
1867 April 7 (Age 26)
Served in Scandinavian Mission
1880 October 11 – 1881 November 11 (Age 39) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Quorum When Called
45th
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Salina, Sevier, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Scandinavia
Date Details
Started On 1880 October 11
Set Apart
Ended On 1881 November 11
Released
Died in Salina, Sevier, Utah, United States
1898 October 5 (Age 57)