Jens Gottfredson
Jens and his family traveled to the United States on the ship John J. Boyd from Dec. 1855 - Feb. 1856. According to an autobiography by Jen's son, Jen's wife, Karen Gotfredsen (Jensdatter) died on July 4, 1856 in Alton Illinois. Following her death, Jens married Karen Marie Pedersen. In 1857, the Gottfredson family only traveled a short distance with the Christiansen company before halting near Genoa while the rest of the company proceeded. They returned to Florence and traveled to Utah in 1858 in the Iversen company.
Born
1810 April 9
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Occurred On 1810 April 9
Married Karen Marie Pedersen
1856 August 12 (Age 46)
Traveled in Christian Christiansen Company (1857)
1857 June 15 – September 13 (Age 47) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1857 June 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 September 13
Company Arrived
Traveled in Iver N. Iversen Company (1858)
1858 May 19 – September 20 (Age 48) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1858 May 19
Joined Company
Ended On 1858 September 20
Company Arrived
Died
1898 June 29 (Age 88)
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Jens Gottfredson (1810 - 1898) Profile