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1847–1868

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Image taken in the 1870s

Image taken in the 1870s

Birth Date
19 April 1847
Death Date
28 September 1881
Gender
Female
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Christena Christensen


Alternate Names

    Christena Sylvester

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  • Emigration records confirm that the Christensen family emigrated from Denmark in 1862. They are found under the name "Christiansen." On emigration record, Christena appears as "Kristine." More research is needed to determine which company they traveled with. 

Company Unknown (1862)

  • Age at Departure: 14

Traveled with

  • Helvig Christensen (Age: 53)
  • Jens Christian Christensen (Age: 48)

Sources

  • 1870 Utah Census, Kane County.
  • 1880 Utah Census, Sevier County.
  • Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923.
  • European Mission Emigration records, Scandinavian Mission 1852-1920, Vendsyssel Conference historical record and list of emigrants 1852-1868. (CR 271 38)
  • European Mission emigration records, Scandinavian Mission, 1852-1920.
  • Find a Grave (Website)
  • "Obituary," Woman's Exponent, 15 November 1881, 93.
  • Saints By Sea: Latter-day Saint Immigration to America
  • Utah Cemetery Inventory