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1847–1868

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Birth Date
25 March 1821
Death Date
12 August 1888
Gender
Female
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Dorthea Sorensen Hansen

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  • Her travel to Utah is mentioned in her son's obituary. She came on the ship, Cavour with her husband, Christen and children: Jens, Jorgen, Niels P. W., Joseph Johan, and Hans H. K. Her husband dies in Nebraska before they leave for Utah. 

Abner Lowry Company (1866)

  • Age at Departure: 45
  • Head of Household

Traveled with

  • James Hansen (Age: 14)
  • Jorgen Hansen (Age: 11)
  • Joseph Johannes Hansen (Age: 7)
  • Niels Peter William Hansen (Age: 3)
  • Heber Kimball Hansen (Age: Infant)

Sources

  • Find a Grave (Website)
  • Idaho, Southeast Counties Obituaries, 1864-2007.
  • "James Hansen of Maeser Succumbs Monday After Long Period of Sickness," Vernal Express , 7 Apr. 1932, 1.
  • Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22 October 1866, 7.
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company general files, 1850-1887.