Jens Peter Ipsen

Alternate Names
Jens Peter Benson
Peter Benson
Birth Date
On 1831 April 26
Death Date
On 1898 June 21
Gender
Male

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.

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Born

1831 April 26

Joined John E. Forsgren Company

1853 May 21 – September 29 (Age 22)

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Died

1898 June 21 (Age 67)

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