Jorgen Jorgensen

Alternate Names
John Johnson (Alternate Name)
Jorgan Johnson (Alternate Name)
Birth Date
On 1820 November 18 (Born)
Death Date
On 1900 May (Died)
Gender
Male

Born in Sokkelund, Copenhagen, Denmark

1820 November 18
Mother
Johanne Hannah Severine Larsdatter (Larsen)
Father
Jorgen Jensen

Date Details

Occurred On 1820 November 18

Married Sidse Torgersdatter

1843 July 2 (Age 22)

Baptized by Hans Hansen

1856 January 21 (Age 35)

Traveled in Joseph Horne Company (1862)

1862 July 27 – October 1 (Age 41) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1862 July 27
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 October 1
Company Arrived

Married Maren Pedersdatter

1869 June 14 (Age 48)

Served in Scandinavian Mission

1881 April 7 – August 29 (Age 60) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Missionary Activity Notes

He was released early due to poor health.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Ovid, Bear Lake, Idaho Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Copenhagen Conference, Denmark

Date Details

Started On 1881 April 7
Set Apart
On 1881 May 16
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1881 August 29
Departed from Field

Died in Goshen, Bingham, Idaho, United States

1900 May (Age 79)
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Jorgen Jorgensen (1820 - 1900) Profile
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