Jens Peter Benson
The family sailed to America in 1853 on the ship Forest Monarch. His name is listed as "Jens Peter Ibsen" on the ship manifest. His surname in Danish christening records is shown as "Bentzen."
In some sources his name is "Peder Christian Bentzen." After coming to Utah, he used the surname of "Benson."
The inscription on his gravestone shows his name as "Jens Peter Benson," and it confirms his birth and death dates.
Born
1831 April 26
Date Details
Occurred On 1831 April 26
Traveled in John E. Forsgren Company (1853)
1853 May 21 – September 29 (Age 22) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1853 May 21
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 September 29
Company Arrived
Died
1898 June 21 (Age 67)
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Jens Peter Ipsen (1831 - 1898) Profile