Rasmus Pedersen

Alternate Names
Rasmus Andersen (Alternate Name)
Birth Date
On 1846 October 23 (Born)
Death Date
On 1887 November 17 (Died)
Gender
Male

Born

1846 October 23

Date Details

Occurred On 1846 October 23

Traveled in Miner G. Atwood Company (1865)

1865 July 31 – November 8 (Age 19) Pioneers in Company
Additional Information

Rasmus emigrated from Denmark with his mother and siblings. His mother was included on the Atwood passenger list published in Deseret News as traveling with "her family." His father's surname was Andersen and it appears that upon arrival to the United States, Rasmus adopted this surname.

Sailed on the B.S. Kimball under the surname "Petersen."

Date Details

Started On 1865 July 31
Joined Company
Ended On 1865 November 8
Company Arrived

Died

1887 November 17 (Age 41)

Sources

Person

Pioneer