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1847–1868

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Birth Date
2 February 1835
Death Date
20 February 1919
Gender
Male

John Claus Ahrens

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  • Evidence from emigration and church (Perpetual Emigrating Fund) records proves that the Ahrens family traveled to Utah in 1863. His name is spelled "Johann Aherns" in PEF records.  His surname is spelled "Arentz" on the ship passenger list. The company he traveled with was noted in local church financial records.

William B. Preston Company (1863)

  • Age at Departure: 28
  • Head of Household

Traveled with

  • Dortha Elizabeth Christensen Ahrens (Age: 30)
  • Christine Catrine Frederike Ahrens (Age: 3)
  • Charlotte Regine Ahrens (Age: 1)

Sources

  • 1870 Utah Census.
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1849-1886, Ledger C, p. 567.
  • Utah Death Certificate Index, 1905-1967.