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1847–1868

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Birth Date
29 June 1830
Death Date
26 November 1916
Gender
Female
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Margaret Nielsen Anderson


Alternate Names

    Margaret Nielsen Christiansen

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  • According to Mormon migration records, the Anderson family traveled from Liverpool to Philadelphia by way of the ship Westmoreland. The family then continued their journey to Utah as part of the Christian Christiansen company. Her given name is written as "Margareth Nielsen" in Journal History and as "Margreta" on the 1857 Westmoreland ship register.

Christian Christiansen Company (1857)

  • Age at Departure: 27

Traveled with

  • Jens Christian Anderson (Age: 36)
  • Lauritz Peter Anderson (Age: 7)
  • Andrea Catherine Johanne Anderson (Age: 5)
  • Christina Boletta Anderson (Age: 3)
  • Josephine Brighamina Anderson (Age: 1)

Sources

  • Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13 September 1857, 25.
  • Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1963.
  • Utah Death Certificate Index, 1905-1967.
  • Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database.