Church History Biographical Database
Marcus Espersen Funk
Son of Diderik and Christine Madsen Hansen Funk. The family crossed the Atlantic on the ship Tuscarora in 1857. His birth and death dates are confirmed by his death certificate.
He was listed as "Mark Funk," in William Preston 1864 Company records, and his travel to Utah is also confirmed by his obituary.
Born
1842 December 3
Date Details
Occurred On 1842 December 3
Traveled in James S. Brown Company (1859)
1859 June 13 – August 29 (Age 16) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started Between 1859 June 13 – 14
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 August 29
Company Arrived
Traveled in William B. Preston Company (1864)
1864 July 4 – September 15 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1864 July 4
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 September 15
Company Arrived
Married Magdalene Westenskow Olsen
1864 October 22 (Age 21)
Died
1926 November 19 (Age 83)
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Marcus Espersen Funk (1842 - 1926) Profile