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Jens Martin Christensen
Born in Hørmested, Horns, Hjørring, Denmark
1843 April 29
Mother
Kjersten M Andersen
Father
Christen Ovesen
Date Details
Occurred On 1843 April 29
Baptized by Soren C Petersen
1866 February 4 (Age 22)
Traveled in Abner Lowry Company (1866)
1866 August 13 – October 7 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1866 August 13
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 October 7
Company Arrived
Married Maren Johannah Rasmussen
1866 October 28 (Age 23)
Served in Scandinavian Mission
1886 April 12 – 1887 May (Age 42) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Manassa, Conejos, Colorado, United States
Set Apart By
S S Smith
Location Served
Scandinavia
Date Details
Started On 1886 April 12
Set Apart
Ended On 1887 May
Released
Died in Murray, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1908 July 7 (Age 65)
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Martin Christensen (1843 - 1908) Profile