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Nels Hansen
The missionary register, his minister's certificate, and the mission records all give his first name as Nelsen. However, many official and family records give his first name as Nels.
Born in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
1881 April 8
Mother
Marie Hendriksen Jensen
Father
Peder Niels Hansen
Date Details
Occurred On 1881 April 8
Baptized
1889 June 22 (Age 8)
Served in Canadian Mission
1922 May 26 – 1924 June 8 (Age 41) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Alta, Alta, Canada
Set Apart By
Melvin J Ballard
Location Served
Canada; Toronto, Port Arthur, and Manitoba Conferences
Date Details
Started On 1922 May 26
Set Apart
On 1922 May 27
Departed from Home
On 1922 May 31
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1924 June 8
Released
Died
1945 May 28 (Age 64)
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Nels Hansen (1881 - 1945) Profile