Jens Oversen

Birth Date
On 1845 January 24 (Born)
Death Date
On 1879 February 16 (Died)
Gender
Male

Jens came on the ship Humboldt in1862 with his step father, Lars Petersen and mother, Maren. He also came with his siblings, Frederick, Frederick and Maren and his step brother, Ove Petersen and step sister, Karen. He is the son of Maren by her first husband.  His surname is listed as "Oversen" on the Perpetual Emigrating Fund ledger. His surname is listed as "Houlsen" on the Deseret News roster.

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Born

1845 January 24

Date Details

Occurred On 1845 January 24

Traveled in John Riggs Murdock Company (1862)

1862 July 24 – September 27 (Age 17) Pioneers in Company

Died

1879 February 16 (Age 34)

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