Jens Christensen
Evidence from emigration and church (Perpetual Emigrating Fund) records proves he traveled to Utah in 1863. He came on the ship, John J. Boyd as a single person.
Born in Trye, Hjering, Denmark
1838 January 16
Mother
Johannah M Madsen
Father
Christian Jensen
Date Details
Occurred On 1838 January 16
Baptized by Yens Neilsen
1861 June 2 (Age 23)
Traveled in John F. Sanders Company (1863)
1863 July 6 – September 5 (Age 25) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1863 July 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1863 September 5
Company Arrived
Served in Scandinavian Mission
1877 October 8 – 1879 July 16 (Age 39) See Missionaries
Residence When Called
Spring City, Sanpete, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
O Hyde
Location Served
Denmark
Date Details
Started On 1877 October 8
Set Apart
Ended On 1879 July 16
Released
Served in Scandinavian Mission
1897 July 9 – 1899 September 23 (Age 59) See Missionaries
Priesthood Quorum When Called
80th
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Spring City, Sanpete, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
J G Kimball
Location Served
Scandinavia
Date Details
Started On 1897 July 9
Set Apart
Ended On 1899 September 23
Released
Died
1917 October 3 (Age 79)
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Jens Christensen (1838 - 1917) Profile