• Evidence from emigration and church (Perpetual Emigrating Fund) records proves he traveled to Utah in 1863. He married Ane Marie Nielsen on board ship prior to sailing to America and she undoubtedly accompanied him overland to Utah. They traveled on the B. S. Kimball. His wife is Anna Maria Nielsen. 

Company Unknown (1863)

• Age at Departure: 25

Sources

• 1870 Utah Census.
• 1880 Utah Census.
• 1900 Utah Census.
• 1910 Utah Census.
• Parish Register of Orridslev, Skanderborg, Denmark. 
• Perpetual Emigrating Fund Ledger Index, [1992, 2013].
• Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database.