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1847–1868

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Birth Date
15 November 1862
Death Date
22 August 1864
Gender
Male
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George Cannon Edlefsen

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  • Son of Niels Christian Edlefsen and Maren Ann Madsen Edlefsen.  His surname was spelled "Edtlefsen" on the roster. Evidence from emigration and genealogical records proves the Edlefsen family traveled to Utah in 1864. They sailed to America in 1864 and had a child born in December 1864 in Utah, proving they traveled to Utah in 1864.

    His birth date is confirmed by Danish baptism records.

John Smith Company (1864)

  • Age at Departure: 1
  • Died en Route

Traveled with

  • Niels Christian Edlefsen (Age: 37)
  • Maren Ann Edlefsen (Age: 34)
  • Mette Kirstine Edlefsen (Age: 6)
  • Edlef Backsenblohm Edlefsen (Age: 4)

Sources

  • Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923.
  • John P. R. Johnson diary, 1864 July-September, 11.
  • New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.