Thomas Christian Pedersen
The family sailed to America in 1862 on the ship Franklin. The ship manifest shows their surname as "Peterson."
They helped settle Franklin, Idaho and in 1864 they moved to Bear Lake, Idaho. Further research is needed to determine the name of the pioneer company they traveled to Utah with.
Early Danish records show his surnam as "Pedersen," but his surname is spelled "Peterson" on his gravestone.
Born
1831 July 12
Date Details
Occurred On 1831 July 12
Traveled in Company Unknown (1862)
1862 (Age 30) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1862
Joined Company
Circa 1862
Company Arrived
Died
1903 September 3 (Age 72)
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Thomas Christian Pedersen (1831 - 1903) Profile