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        1847–1868

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        About 1833
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        Niels Mortensen

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        • Given name is listed as "Niels Mortsen" in Deseret News roster. He is listed with Karen and Inger ("Anger" in the Deseret News roster.)

          The Mortensen family emigrated to the United States in 1862. They sailed on the ship Athenia. A young son by the name of Peder voyaged with them, but it is unclear if he journeyed with them to Utah. 

        Joseph Horne Company (1862)

        • Age at Departure: 29
        • Head of Household

        Traveled with

        • Karen Mortensen (Age: 30)
        • Inger Mortensen (Age: 4)

        Sources

        • European Mission, [Emigration records, Scandinavian Mission] 1852-1920.
        • "Names of Immigrants," Deseret News [Weekly], 24 September 1862, 2.
        • Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1849-1886, Ledger C, p. 493.
        • Saints By Sea: Latter-Day Saint Immigration to America