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Peder Mortensen
The family sailed to America in 1856 on the ship Thornton.
Born
1806 January 28
Date Details
Occurred On 1806 January 28
Married Helena Pedersen Mortensen
1827 November 9 (Age 21)
Traveled in James G. Willie Company (1856)
1856 July 15 – November 9 (Age 50) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1856 July 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 9
Company Arrived
Died
1866 April 9 (Age 60)
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Peder Mortensen (1806 - 1866) Profile