Kirsten Knudsen

Alternate Names
Kirsten Nielsen (Married Name)
Birth Date
On 1830 August 12 (Born)
Death Date
On 1910 March 17 (Died)
Gender
Female

Married enroute on 30 July, 1854. Her name in the Journal History of the Church is [Sister] Nielsen. We believe that is referring to Kirsten Knudsen who is said to have married her husband, Bendt Nielsen, in route on the same day. More research needs to be done to verify this as well as verify her voyage to the United States. 

Kirsten purportedly traveled with her brother, Jorgen Knudsen, on the trail. 

She may be listed as Christen Jorgensen on the voyage of the Benjamin Adams. Her brother sailed on the same ship. 

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Born

1830 August 12

Date Details

Occurred On 1830 August 12

Traveled in Hans Peter Olsen Company (1854)

1854 June 15 – October 5 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1854 June 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1854 October 5
Company Arrived

Died

1910 March 17 (Age 79)
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Kirsten Knudsen (1830 - 1910) Profile

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