Rasmus Rasmussen
The Rasmussen family arrived in America via the ship John J. Boyd in 1855. The family consisted of Mikkel and Ingeborg, and their children, Birgit Maria, Karen, Niels, Rasmine, Rasmus, Soren and Soren Peter.
As indicated in Peter Rasmussen's reminiscence, three of the children came across the plains in 1857. Rasmus died en route to Utah. Rasmina also died upon the journey's end. Bertha Marie was the only one who survived the journey.
Born
1848 January 9
Date Details
Occurred On 1848 January 9
Traveled in Christian Christiansen Company (1857)
1857 June 15 – August 10 (Age 9) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1857 June 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 August 10
Died en Route
Died
1857 August 10 (Age 9)