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| 3251 | I35811 | Bendix | Ellen Dagmar | 16 okt. 1865 | 21 sep. 1961 | 0 | Mosaisk Vestre Begravelsesplads V MUR-305 |
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| 3252 | I87836 | Bendix | Fritz Emil | 12 jan. 1847 | 6 mar. 1914 | 0 | Musiker | tree1 |
| 3253 | I35810 | Bendix | Jenny Anna | 12 apr. 1859 | 20 okt. 1895 | 0 | Mosaisk Vestre Begravelsesplads V MUR-1_65-55 |
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| 3254 | I35810 | Bendix | Jenny Anna | 12 apr. 1859 | 20 okt. 1895 | 0 | Ugift | tree1 |
| 3255 | I37856 | Bendix | Karen Stampe | 0 | datter af komponist, professor Victor Bendix og hustru forfatterinde Rigmor Stampe Bendix | tree1 | ||
| 3256 | I8948 | Bendixdatter | Karen | 1710 | 1760 | 0 | Heslegaard | tree1 |
| 3257 | I507126 | Bendixdatter | Kirstine | 30 okt. 1775 | 0 | Side 330. 1775. 13. Nov. Kirstine ?, enke, Allinge. Døde d. 30. Okt. Afg. Samuel Johansen. 3 søn. 3 døt. A: Johan Samuelsen, død, Allinge. 5 søn. 1 dat. 1: Rasmus Johansen, f. 1745, sejler fra England. Curator: Farbror, Jørgen Samuelsen. 2: Bendix Johansen, myndig, Allinge. 3: Peder Johansen, myndig, ej mødt, Rutsker. 4: Samuel Johansen, myndig, Tejn, Olsker. 5: Johan Johansen, f. 1764. Værge: Bror, Bendix Johansen. 6: Else Cathrine ?, f. 1743, ugift, Allinge. Værge: Bror, Bendix Johansen. B: Hans Samuelsen, myndig, Allinge. C: Jørgen Samuelsen, myndig, Allinge. D: Metha Samuelsdatter, gift m/ Rasmus Weidichsen, stadsløjtnant, Allinge. E: Karen Samuelsdatter, død, var gift m/ Niels Andersen, Allinge. 1 søn. 1: Samuel Nielsen, myndig, Sandvig. F: Kirstine ?, enke, var gift m/ afg. Niels Schor, Vensyssel, Jylland. Curator: Bror, Hans Samuelsen. |
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| 3258 | I8938 | Bendixdatter | Martha Marie | 21 okt. 1778 | 0 | Heslegaard | tree1 | |
| 3259 | I8938 | Bendixdatter | Martha Marie | 21 okt. 1778 | 0 | Allinge Kirkegaard | tree1 | |
| 3260 | I507127 | Bendixen | Anders | før 1690 | 0 | Alias Andreas... | tree1 | |
| 3261 | I113271 | Bendixen | Sophia Dorthea | 23 jul. 1862 | 18 sep. 1931 | 0 | She immigrated from Schleswig (now the county of Aabenraa-Sonderborg) Denmark in 1884. On 22 Nov 1884 she married John Nelson Skow in Alden Station, Luzerne County, PA. The 1920 U.S. census schedule for Marne Town in Brighton Township, Cass County, Iowa shows Sophie Skow widow age 57 living with five children whose ages are from 27 to 13 on Jefferson Street. After John Nelson Skow died in 1914, his wife Sophia (Sophie) moved from Rorbeck to Marne Town in 1915. She moved to a house next door to her son Bendix (Ben) and his wife Mabel. She is buried along side her husband in the Brighton Township Cemetery. |
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| 3263 | I104344 | Bendtsdatter | Anne | 1615 | 26 mar. 1704 | 0 | Bragernes Kirke | tree1 |
| 3264 | I6645 | Bendtsdatter | Karen | før 1658 | ca. 1699 | 0 | Nørregaard | tree1 |
| 3265 | I6156 | Bendtsen | Christina | 11 jun. 1826 | 28 dec. 1909 | 0 | Kaldte sig Christine Benson. Christine Bendtsen Anderson, one of the first native women of the island of Bornholm, Denmark, who embraced the gospel as preached by Latter-Day-Saint Elders, is a daughte r of Jeppe Bendtsen and Maren Kristine Koefoed. After learning the dressmaker's and tailors' trade in her native town, she went to Copenhagen, where she joined the Baptist church. When Apostle Erastus Snow and fellow-laborers came to Denmark in 1850, she was among those who heard their testimonies and believed that they were men sent of God. She received a testimony, and was baptized 24 August 18 50, by Elder George P. Dykes, being the second person from Bornholm to accept the gospel. In the summer of 1851, she was called by Apostle Erastus Snow to accompany two Elders to Bornholm, and help th em in their work, by finding a home for them and assisting them otherwise. She performed that mission most faithfully. Not only did she secure a home for the missionaries in her father's house, but she prepared the way for them, in many instances, to preach the gospel. In a short time, all the members of her father's family, except one, were converted to "Mormonism" and emmigrated to America, l eaving Denmark 20 December 1852.
They all arrived in Utah in the fall of 1853, except Jeppe Bendtsen, the head of the family, who was bitten by a dog in Hamburg, Germany and returned to Bornholm. He emmigrated, however, the following year. (This is questionable information because records indicate that Yeppe, along with the rest of his family that emmigrated, arrived in the Salt Lake Valley at the same time.) Sister Christine wa s married to Mons Andersen, 3 July 1854, and lived in Salt Lake City until April 1858, when they moved to Lehi, Utah County, where they still reside. Sister Andersen has been a teacher in the Relief S ociety in Lehi for twenty years. She is the mother of six children, five of whom are living at the present time. |
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| 3266 | I38612 | Bendtsen | Georgine Caroline Marie | 23 apr. 1836 | 30 sep. 1899 | 0 | Hasle Kirkegaard | tree1 |
| 3267 | I6157 | Bendtsen | Jens Peter | 26 apr. 1831 | 21 jun. 1898 | 0 | From The Contributor, Vol. 13, p. 508-509 (Logan, Utah Library): Peter's sisters, Martha and Karen, and Karen's husband Jens Nielsen (James Nelson) and their baby daughter left Copenhagen on Monday 26 December 1853 aboard the steam ship "Eideren" bound for Utah, under the leadership of Hans Peter Olsen, a missionary from the valley, who had labored about 10 months on the island of Bornholm. Like the preceding company, these emigrants traveled by way of Kiel, Gluckstadt, and Hull to Liverpool, where they arrived 9 January 1854. Here they were compelled to wait nearly two weeks, during which time the greater portion of the children were attacked with fever, resulting in the death of twenty-two of the little ones. Two adults also died. On 22 January 1854, the emmigrants went aboard the ship "Benjamin Adams", together with a few German Saints. |
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| 3268 | I6157 | Bendtsen | Jens Peter | 26 apr. 1831 | 21 jun. 1898 | 0 | Jens Peter (Diderichsen) Benson (1851 ker-1852) Submitted by Cyrel A. Larsen, 3007 Fairview Lane, American Falls, ID 83211, CLarsen21@aol.com; Jens Peter Benson Family Organization, Carol Milligan (president), P.O. Box 56, Newton, UT 84327 JENS PETER BENSON Compiled by Annette Hancey Lunceford (phone: (801) 375-9145), 459 East Stadium Avenue, Provo, Utah 84604. Edited 1998 by E. Leland Jacobson, great grandson of Jens Peter Benson Jens Peter Benson was born 26 April 1831 and was christened Jens Peter Ipsen 12 June 1831 at Aakirkeby, Bornholm, Denmark. He was the son of Jeppe and Maren Christine Hanson Kofoed Benson. At an early age, Peter learned the trades of carpentry and wheelwright service. He served as an apprentice for five years in the old country and became very efficient at this trade. The family lived in a small valley just a few miles inland from the coast. His father owned a small acreage of land, which he farmed, and there, Peter was born and grew to young manhood. When Peter heard the wonderful message from the Mormon Elders, he was greatly impressed and became thoroughly convinced and was converted to the gospel message. The Spirit bore witness to him as to the divine authenticity of the Book of Mormon and of the mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Peter was baptized 10 July 1851 by Elder Aagren Aldreas and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints 27 July 1851, by Elder Hans Peter Jensen. All of his father's family accepted the Gospel, except his brothers, Christian and Hans Kofoed. At that time, the Mormon religion was very unpopular and people would go out of their way to persecute those who did accept it. In the early part of December, Peter and part of his father's family joined a large company of emigrating saints in Copenhagen. On 20 December 1852, they left Copenhagen bound for Utah. After a long and tedious journey reached Salt Lake City, Utah 30 September 1853. They had been ten months on the way. What a lot of faith and courage these brave souls must have had, to sacrifice their homes, friends, relatives, and all the comforts of a normal life for their religious convictions; to go into a strange land, thousands of miles away, where they would have to begin life over again, master a different language, and accept the customs of a strange people. Yet, how happy they were to be in the land of Zion, with the Saints and Prophet of God. Upon arriving in Salt Lake City, Peter found work as a carpenter and wheelwright. On 12 January 1854, he was ordained a Seventy and was a member of the 39th Quorum of Seventies. On 26 December 1853, Peter was married to Mary Jane Simpson by Erastus Snow at the home of Thornton Simpson, Mary Jane's father, but they divorced. A son, John Jeremiah Benson, was born after the divorce. He lived and reared a family in the Uinta basin in Utah. On 8 April 1855, Peter was married to Mette Christine Erickson by Ezra Taft Benson, at his home. Mette had arrived from Denmark a year earlier as part of the company that included Peter's sister Karen. With Johnston's Army on the march to Utah in 1857, many left the city and moved south. The Benson's moved to Lehi where they lived for several years. Here they shared the hardships and sacrifices of the early settlers, took part in the activities and were willing contributors to the building of that community. In September of 1857, Mette's younger sister, Kirsten, arrived from Denmark with the Seventh handcart company. She was extremely ill and weakened from the journey. She went to Lehi seeking her sister. Mette and Peter took her into their home and helped her regain her strength. On 1 November 1857, Peter entered into plural marriage and was sealed to Mette's sister, Kirsten, by Brigham Young in the President's Office. Johnston's Army entered Utah in 1858, marched on through Salt Lake City and down about 16 miles west of Lehi, where they founded Camp Floyd. Many civilians were employed there and Peter was thankful for the work he was able to do. He was also a cobbler and so kept busy at one job or another. The women made barley beer for the soldiers. While living in Lehi, Peter was called to go to Salt Lake and work on the Tabernacle. His son, Marcus, says he worked on the roof and daughter, Mary, records that he did some work on the organ pipes and benches. Says Maud B. Jorgensen (granddaughter), "I never enter the building but what I think of him and thrill with the knowledge that he was one of the many who helped with its construction." Cache Valley was being settled, and in 1867 Peter went to Clarkston and bought some land from George Davis and Bill Sparks, said his daughter Mary. In the spring of 1868, he moved his wife, Mette, and her family to Clarkston, where he took up farming along with carpentry. His wife, Kirsten, stayed in Lehi and raised a garden. When fall came, she also, moved to Clarkston. It was decided to make another settlement south and east of Clarkston, so in the spring of 1869, Peter was one of the group that helped to lay out the town site that became Newton. The head of each family received ten acres of land in the South Fields, and five in the North Fields. He then built a log house, shed for the cattle and sheep, planted some grain, and made irrigation ditches. In the fall, he moved Mette and her children into the new home in Newton. It was in the south west corner of the town. Drinking water had to be carried from the slough and was not very good. Their's was a busy life, with plenty of hardships and trials; here they experienced real pioneer life. The ground was so heavy and soggy in the spring they could hardly get around for mud. The water was poor, travel slow, and the climate was very cold. Peter helped to dig ditches, build roads, and he was ever ready and willing to improve the living conditions. Peter helped with many of the buildings and homes in Newton. He made benches for the church house that were used until it burned down. From Mr. Atkinson, he bought the north half of the block just south of the public square, and on the north east corner he built the rock house. Mette then moved from the log house to the new rock home. Farming was very hard in pioneer times, grubbing sage brush, using hand plows, homemade harrows, and rakes. Winters were very severe, almost covering some of the log cabins. The pioneers worked hard and played hard. There was no time for idleness. Peter built many houses and repaired many wagon wheels. At first the people cut their hay with scythes and their grain with the cradle. Later Peter bought a reaper and binder and did much of the cutting. At harvest time, he worked days and most of the nights, cutting grain. He hung a lantern on his machine when he worked at night. When the people desired cash, they hauled their grain to Corinne. This at first was the nearest railroad station. Otherwise, they hauled it to Logan where all they got was scrip. Martin Harris, one of the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon, was living in Clarkston at that time, and Peter became well acquainted with him. He heard him bear testimony as to the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. When Brother Harris passed away, 10 July 1875, Peter made the coffin in which he was buried. Mette died 8 April 1876 of complications resulting from bearing her tenth child. After Mette's death, Peter moved his wife, Kirsten and her family to the rock house in Newton. Kirsten lived there until her death. Many of Peter's children and grandchildren have fond memories of the house. On 11 November 1879, Peter married Christina Nielsen. She was born in Arnager, Bornholm, Denmark, and was a convert to the church. Peter built her a frame house just west of the rock house. Peter was arrested for polygamy in 1887. He was fined $100.00 and sentenced to six months in the Utah State Penitentiary (located in Sugarhouse, in Salt Lake City). That was a sad Christmas for the family for he left on 23 December 1887. He was discharged from Prison on 24 May 1888, having served five months. Peter was industrious, honest, a wonderful neighbor, and kind to the poor. He was a faithful Latter-Day-Saint, filled several Home Missions, was a diligent temple worker. He was ordained a High Priest on 23 June 1884, by Orson Smith and was set apart as Second Counselor to Bishop Hans Funk. He held this position until the death of Bishop Funk, which occurred 25 October 1892. At that time, William H. Griffin was sustained as Bishop of the Newton Ward and Peter was made First Counselor to him. This position, he held until his death. He was a willing donator to all Church and civic affairs, always willing and ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was honored and loved by all who knew him. One history says of Peter Benson, "He was honest and a good neighbor, kind to the poor, always willing and ready to lend a helping hand in public affairs, a diligent temple worker, and filled several home missions." He fell from the roof of a building, which may have contributed to his death. He died on 21 June 1898, following a prolonged illness. The immediate cause of his death was "stomach troubles" which had confined him to his bed for three or four months. He was 67 years of age. He was buried in the Newton Cemetery. He was the father of twenty-four children, twelve sons and twelve daughters. Surviving him were two wives, eight sons, nine daughters, and a number of grand children. The descendants have now become a numerous posterity, with Jens Peter Benson bequeathing to them a wonderful heritage and a name that should be honored until the last generation of time. |
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| 3269 | I6157 | Bendtsen | Jens Peter | 26 apr. 1831 | 21 jun. 1898 | 0 | From "Under the Midnight Sun", Albert L. Zobell, Jr., pl 58. "Of all the immigrating Saints of 1854, this large company of Scandinavians suffered most from the Cholera epidemic. So great was the mortality rate from the fever, which struck the children in England, the deaths on board enroute, the cholera, and the deaths of the march across the plains, that of the 680 persons who left Copenhagen in December 1853, about five hundred reached their destination, Salt Lake City, 5 October 1854." Karen and Jens' infant daughter was among those stricken with cholera. She died 13 April 1854 shortly after arriving in St. Louis. Mette Christina Ericksen, who would later become the wife of Jens Peter Benson, was also in this company, along with her 11 year old sister, Elsa Marie. Elsa, too, became a victim of the cholera epidemic, and died near Florence (Omaha), Nebraska. In 1854, Peter was ordained a Seventy and bacame a member of the 39th Quorum. That year, he also married MARY JANE SIMPSON, but they divorced. A son, John Jeremiah, was born after the divorce. He lived and reared a family in the Uintah Basin, Utah, USA. On 15 April 1855, Peter Married METTE CHRISTINA ERICKSEN, who had arrived from Denmark the year before. Quoting from his daughter Mary's writing, then the grasshoppers came, food was scarce and there was lots of suffering. Father was a good carpenter, having served a 5 year apprenticeship in Denmark. He was also a first class wheelwright". Peter's mother, Maren, died in Lehi in 1856. At this time, Martha was working in Salt Lake City and, on arriving home to visit her parents, found that her mother was dead and buried. Peter and Mette's first child, Mary, was born in Salt Lake City in 1856. With Johnston's Army on the march to Utah in 1857, many left the city and moved south. The Benson's moved to Lehi where they lived for several years. There in November 1857, their daughter Martha was born. In June 1859, Sarah joined the family, but was taken by death in September 1860. Peter Ephriam was born in January 1861, Anna Kersten in January 1963. She died in September 1865. John was also born in Lehi in June 1866. Johnston's Army entered Utah in 1858, marched on through Salt Lake City and down about 16 miles west of Lehi, where they founded Camp Floyd. Many civilians were employed there and Peter was thankful for the work he was able to do. He was also a cobbler and so kept busy at one job or another. The women made barley beer for the soldiers. On November 12, 1858, Peter entered plural marriage as he took to wife Mette's younger sister, Kirsten, who had arrived from Denmark the previous year. While living in Lehi, Peter was called to go to Salt Lake and work on the Tabernacle. His son, Marcus, says he worked on the roof and daughter, Mary, records that he did some work on the organ pipes and benches. Says Maud B. Jorgensen (grand-daughter), "I never enter the building but what I think of him and thrill with the knowledge that he was one of the many who helped with its construction". Cache Valley was being settled, and in 1867 Peter went to Clarkston and bought some land from George Davis and Bill Sparks, said his daughter Mary. In the spring of 1868, he moved his first wife, Mette, and family there. His wife, Kirsten, stayed in Lehi and raised a garden. When fall came, she too, moved to Clarkston. Peter and Kirsten's children born in Lehi were Alma Peter (August 1860), Christina Martena (February 1863), Marcus Joseph (April 1865), and Samuel (February 1867). Peter was living in Clarkston when Martin Harris died, and he made his coffin. It was decided to make another settlement south and east of Clarkston, so in the spring of 1869, Peter was one of the group that helped to lay out the town site that became Newton. He then built a log house, shed for the cattle and sheep, planted some grain, and Clarkston, so in the spring of 1869, Peter was one of the group that helped to lay out the town site that became Newton. He then built a log house, shed for the cattle and sheep, planted some grain, and made irrigation ditches. In the fall, he moved Mette and her children into the new home in Newton. It was in the south west corner of the town. Drinking water had to be carried from the slough and was not very good. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was born in Clarkston in October 1868. LaZina was born in Newton in November 1870 and died in 1875. Elmira was born February 1873 and on 28 March 1876, their tenth child, a son, Tenus, was born and died. Mette passed a way, just a few days after Tenus' birth, on 8 April 1876. She left six living children, two of whom were married. The home in Clarkston was sold to a Mr. Loosle, and Kirsten and family moved to Newton where she took over the care of the motherless family. Her children born in Clarkston were Alice Marie (February 1870), Isaac (May 1972) and Rastus (September 1875) who lived only 11 days. Farming was very hard in pioneer times, grubbing sage brush, using hand plows, homemade harrows, and rakes. Winters were very sever, almost covering some of the log cabins. The pioneers worked hard and played hard. There was no time for idleness. Peter built many houses and repaired many wagon wheels. The harvest was reaped with a cradle or scythe and threshed with a flail. Then he bought a dropper where five men were kept busy binding behind it. Later he purchased a binder. The women gleaned in the fileds, for every bit was precious. They fought drought, frost, grasshoppers, and storms. While they lived in Clarkston the wheat for bread was crushed with one of Johnston's Army's cannon balls. Wood for fuel had to be hauled from the hills and chopped by hand. Wool was washed, carded by hand, then spun into yarn on a spinning wheel, dyed, and then knit into socks, stockings, and mittens. Grand-daughter, Maud, remembers seeing her mother spin yarn on the big old spinning wheel made by her grandfather, Peter Benson. It was in the upstairs of her old home and burned when the house caught fire about 1928. Most of the clothing was made in the home. Even straw was braided (seven strands) and made into hats. From wood ashes they made lye, with which to make soap. Starch was made from potatoes, and candles from tallow. Peter helped with many of the buildings and homes in Newton. He made benches for the church house that were used until it burned down. From Mr. Atkinson, he bought the north half of the block just south of the public square, and on the north east corner he built the rock house. Alma's youngest son Isaac and wife, Lucy Atkinson Benson, lived in the rock house for a number of years, after which it was rented to several families. Ivan Benson and wife, EllaRee, then occupied the house until Ivan passed away. EllaRee remarried and sold the rock house in 1963. It was purchased by Alma and Annie's grand-daughter, Katheryn Tubbs Rasmussen, in 1981. Peter was arrested for polygamy in 1887. He was fined $100.00 and entenced to six months in the Utah State Penitentiary (located in Sugarhouse, in Salt Lake City). That was a sad Christmas for the family for he left on 23 December 1887. He was discharged from Prison on 24 May 1888, having served five months. He was ordained a High Priest and set apart as 2nd Cousnelor to Bishop Funk on 23 June 1884 and he occupied that position until the death of Bishop Funk. He served as 1st Counselor to Bishop William H. Griffin from 5 February 1898 until his death on 21 June 1898. He fell from the roof of a building and died soon after from the injuries. He was 67 years of age. He was survived by two wives, eight sons, nine daughters, and a number of grandchildren. He was buried in the Newton Cemetery. One history says of Peter Benson, "He was honest and a good neighbor, kind to the poor, always willing and ready to lend a helping hand in public affairs, a diligent temple worker, and filled several home missions." This history is a compilation of information from several sources: Maud B. Jorgensen, grand-daughter of Jens Peter Benson Mary Benson Larsen Goody Griffin, daughter of Jens Peter Benson Marcus Joseph Benson, son of Jens Peter Benson Alice Marie Benson Jacobson, daughter of Jens Peter Benson Vilate Sharp, niece of Jens Peter Benson (Christina's daughter) Sarah Harris, niece of Jens Peter Benson (Martha's daughter) "Under the Midnight Sun", Albert Zobell, Jr. "History of the Scandinavian Mission, Andrew Jensen "The Contributor", Vol. 13, p. 508-509. Information from Church Historians Office, Salt Lake City, Utah Compiled by Annette Hancey Lunceford (phone: 375-9145) 459 East Stadium Avenue, Provo, Utah 84604 Newton-----Cache Valley----October 24, 1876 |
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| 3270 | I6157 | Bendtsen | Jens Peter | 26 apr. 1831 | 21 jun. 1898 | 0 | A sketch on the life of Jens Peter Benson, by his grand-daughter, Ester Paul Benson Dame. Ester Paul Benson Dame. Jens Peter Benson was born at Arnager, Bornholm, Denmark, 26 April 1831. He was the son of Yeppa and Maren Christine Hanson Koefoed Benson. His father, Yeppa Benson, was born 20 October 1795, the son of Bendt and Kersten Pederson Jensen. His mother, Maren Christene Hansen Koefoed, was born 21 January 1795, the daughter of Hans Clausen and Kersten Didericksen Koefoed. Peter's father and mother were married 5 Jun 1819. To this union were born eleven children, six boys and five girls; however, six of these children died young, leaving two boys and three girls. They were Karen Kristine, leaving two boys and three girls. They were Karen Kristine, Christina, Jens Peter, Martha Kristina,and Christian Peter Ipsen Benson. At an early age, Peter learned the trades of carpentry and Benson. At an early age, Peter learned the trades of carpentry and wheelwright service. He served as an apprentice for five years in the old country and became very efficient at this trade. His father owned a small acreage of land, which he farmed, and there, Peter was old country and became very efficient at this trade. His father owned a small acreage of land, which he farmed, and there, Peter was born and grew to young manhood. Peter's sister, Christina, was baptized into the church by Elder George P. Dykes, one of the first missionaries sent to the Scandinavian countries. At the time of her conversion, she was living in the city of Copenhagen, where she was engaged in tailoring and dressmaking. She was a very faithful member and assisted the Elders in their missionary work. She was called by the President of the mission, Elder Erastus Snow to accompany the Elders and act as an interpreter. When the Elders were called to do missionary work on the island of Bornholm, Christina accompanied them to her home town and took them to her parents home. Here they were made welcome and established their headquarters in this humble home. When Peter heard the wonderful message fromt the Mormon Elders, he was greatly impressed and became thoroughly convinced and was converted to the gospel message. The Spirit bore witness to him as to the divine authenticity of the Book of Mormon and of the mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Peter was baptized 18 July 1951 by Elder Aagren Aldreas and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints 27 July 1851, by Elder Hans Peter Jensen. All of his father's family accepted the Gospel, except his brother, Christian. At that time, the mormon religion was very unpopular and people would go out of their way to persecute those who did accept it. It was in 1850 that the first Mormon Elders were sent to the Scandinavian countries, to open up a mission there. Elder Erastus Snow, leader of the Scandinavian mission, arrived in Copenhagen 4 June 1850 accompanied by George P. Dykes and John E. Forsgren. Numerous converts were made in Denmark at this time. The new members became very earnest in their desires to emmigrate to Zion. Arrangements were made for a large company to leave for America by the latter part of December of 1852, and nearly three hundred persons living in the Scandinavian countries were ready to s |
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| 3271 | I6157 | Bendtsen | Jens Peter | 26 apr. 1831 | 21 jun. 1898 | 0 | From The Contributor, Vol. 13, p. 508-509 (Logan, Utah Library): Detailed Emigration Account 1854, Seventieth Company. "The 'Benjamin Adams' sailed from Liverpool, England on the 28th with 384 Saints on board, arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on 22 March 1854 after a pleasant and prosperous voyage. Eight deaths occurred during the voyage, namely two very old people and six children; two children were born on board and nine couples were married. One March 25, 1854, the company continued the journey from New Orleans by the steamboat 'L.M. Kennet' and arrived in St. Louis, Missouri on April 3, 1854. During the passage up the river, considerable sickness prevailed and fourteen of the emigrants died. In St. Louis, where an organized branch of the Church existed, the immigrants joined the former company which had crossed the Atlantic in the 'Jesse Munn' and H.P. Olsen became the leader of all. Under him, the survivors of both companies continued the journey by steamboat to Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri, which had been selected as the outfitting place for the Saints who crossed the plains that year. The Scandinavian immigrants made their encampment near Westport." (Millennial Star, Vol. XVI, pp. 94, 256, 272, 297; Morgenstjernen, Vol 11, p. 53) |
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| 3272 | I6157 | Bendtsen | Jens Peter | 26 apr. 1831 | 21 jun. 1898 | 0 | JENSE PETER BENSON [Father of Peter Ephraim Benson: Junes Grandfather] Jens Peter Benson was born April 26, 1831 on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. He was the son of Yappa and Maren Kirstine Koefoed Benson. His parents owned a small home and a small acreage of land. The family consisted of two sons and three daughters, all of whom joined the Church except the younger brother. His sister Christina, while living in Copenhagen, met the Elders and was Baptized a member of the Church. She was very kind to the Mormon Elders and assisted in teaching them the Danish Language when a Branch of Missionary work was opened on the Island of Bornholm. Christina accompanied the Mormon Elders to Harnage, her home town, and took them to her parents home, They found a warm welcome there and made it their headquarters. Peter was almost twenty years old at that time and after hearing the Gospel Message from these humble Mormon Missionaries, was much concerned after due consideration and earnest prayer, he was baptized July 18, 1851, by Elder Andreas Aagren and Confirmed by Elder Hans Peter Jensen July 27, 1851. Thus Peter was one of the first to hear and Embrace the Gospel on the Island of Bornholm. [Bornholm membership records list his surname as Dideriksen and adds a note he moved to Faaborg 29 Mar 1852, probably as a local missionary there.] At Copenhagen, the family, all except his younger brother, joined a large company of immigrating Saints. They sailed from that city on December 20, 1852, crossing the Atlantic on the ship "Forest Monarch". After obtaining wagons, Oxen, and other supplies enough to make the long and difficult trip across the plains, they reached Salt Lake City October 3, 1853. The following year Peter was ordained a Seventy, became a member of the 39th Quorum of Seventies. He was a good carpenter as he served as an Apprentice for five years to learn the trade in Denmark. He did all kinds of Carpenter work, making furniture, building houses, and working as a wheel-right. On 26, December 1853 he married Mary Jane Simpson by Erastus Snow at the home of Thornton Simpson, Mary Jane s father. They separated but one child was born from this union after their divorce,- John Jeremiah Benson. Later he met and married Mettie Christine Ericksen, April 8, 1855. By Ezra Taft Benson at his home. She was born September 15, 1833. In Mor, Alborg, Denmark, the daughter of Marcus Ericksen and Kirstin Christensen .together they passed through many hardships, food was very scarce that winter, flour was hard to get, as this was the winter after the grass-hoppers had destroyed much of the grain. Many Saints suffered terribly for want of food. While living in Salt Lake City their first child was born- Mary, February 27, 1856. The next year he, with his wife and baby, moved to Lehi. This was the year Johnson s Army came to Salt Lake and so many Saints moved south. November 11, 1857 he married his wifes sister, Christina Martina, Ericksen. She was born in Mor-, Alborg, Denmark, February 23, 1836. (Page 2 While living in Lehi, five children were born to Mette (his first wife) and they were ; Martha, Sarah, Peter Ephraim, Anne Kersten and John Benson. Sarah died when she was fifteen months old and Anne Kersten when about two years old. The children were buried in Lehi. Grandfather having made the coffins in which they were buried. His second wife, Christena Martina gave birth to four children while living there. They were: Alma, Kersten, Marcus and Samuel. While living in Lehi, Grandfather, was called to Salt Lake to work on the Tabernacle. He helped to set up the famous big Pipe Organ and helped to make some of the parts. In the spring of 1868 he moved his wife (Metta) and her family to Clarkston, where he took up farming. He raised wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, some cattle and sheep. Clarkston was located on the side of the mountain on the west and north part of Cache Valley, thus it was very cold, as the winters were long with lots of snow. The crops were very poor and the people as a whole were in poor circumstances. Grandfather continued to do carpente r work and he also made casket s which the deceased were buried in. He made the casket in which Martin Harris was buried in. (One of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon). While living in Clarkston, Martha s seventh child, Elizabeth, was born in September of 1868. Jens moved his second wife Christina and her family to Clarkston. Here three children were born to them. Alice, Issac, and Rastus. Rastus died in infancy. On March 4, 1869, he with Bishop Wm. F Rigby Sr. and others went to Newton to survey the town and lay off the Township. Here he built a home, planted a garden, built sheds and stables for his cattle and sheep. He moved his wife Metta and her family here. Here they experienced real pioneer life. The ground was heavy and soggy in the spring, thus making it hard getting around in the mud. The water was poor for culinary use and had to be hauled from a slough. The crops were poor, travel slow, and climate cold. They would mow the grass on the vacant hills to feed their cattle. Here three more children were born to Mette: La Zina, who died when she was about 4 years old, Elmira and Tinas, who was born March 28, 1876. The baby Tinas and Mette both died. This was her tenth child. April 8, she passed away leaving six children-- two sons and four daughters. Her two oldest daughters were married and had homes of their own. Mette had a sweet disposition and was loved by all who knew her. She was a good housekeeper and a wonderful Mother. After her death, Jense moved his second wife, Christina and her family to Newton. On November 11, 1879 , he married Christina Nelson who had immigrated from Denmark the year before. To Christina was born five children: They were -- Maggie, Caroline, Nephi, Annie, and Joseph. Joseph died in infancy. Jens was ordained a High Priest, June 23, 1884 and set apart as 2nd counselor (Page3 to Bishop Funk. He held this position until the death of Bishop Funk, when William Griffin Sr. was made Bishop of the Newton Ward and Jense was sustained as his 1st counselor. .this position he held until his death which occurred June 21st 1898 , after a most useful life. He had proved faithful under all tests and trials. He was industrious, honest, and a good neighbor, kind to the poor, a willing donator to all Church and civic affairs, a diligent Temple Worker and always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He filled several home Missions and was honored and loved by all who knew him. He was father of twenty four children, 13 sons and 11 daughters and a numerous posterity, bequeathing to them a wonderful heritage of a righteous life and example and a name that should be honored till the last generation of time. "Long was the journey of Jense (Jens) Peter Benson was born 26 April 1831. Pedersker is given as his birthplace; also Aaker Parish, and Aaker, Bornholm, Denmark. His parents were Yeppa Benson (Jeppe Bendtsen) and Maren Kirstine Hansen Kofoed (old spelling, Koefoed). He was the seventh of eleven children. At least five of these died in childhood. Peter, his parents and three sisters, Karen, Martha, and Christina joined the church and came to Utah. The family was among the first to accept the gospel in Denmark, being baptized in 1850, 1851, and 1852. The family lived in a small valley just a few miles inland from the coast. Soon after joining the church the family home burned to the ground, no doubt hastening the decision to cast their lot with the Saints in America. In December 1852, they left Bornholm for Copenhagen to join the first large company of Saints bound for Utah. They sailed on the Steamship Copenhagen to join the first large company of Saints bound for Utah. They sailed on the Steamship "Obotroit" for Kiel, Germany and encountered storms on the way. They traveled by rail to Hamburg, Germany where father Yeppa was bitten by a dog. There they boarded the steamship "Lion" which sailed for Hull, England on Christmas day. Quoting from Chapter 11, "Under the Midnight Sun", by Albert Zobell, Jr., "A sever storm was raging on the North Sea, a storm which claimed about 150 ships, and the people of Hull were greatly surprised when the "Lion" appeared on the Horizon. After a train ride to Liverpool, England the emmigrating Saints went aboard the packet ship "Forest Monarch", which was hauled out of the dock and anchored in the river Mersey on the last day of the year. Here the ship lay at anchor for two weeks awaiting favorable winds. One night the ship became entangled with another ship, and sustained some damage. A few days later, during a heavy storm, the "Forest Monarch" got adrift, pulling up both anchors, and at just the right moment was saved by two tug boats from running aground. One emmigrant had been bitten by a dog, and was counseled to return to shore and wait for the next company. So when sails were actually hoisted, 16 January 1853, the company under President Forsgren's direction numbered 297. The Atlantic crossing was tedious. The provisions were poor and the supply of fresh water inadequate to reach New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, where they arrived 16 March 1853. Four deaths and three births occured." We do not know if Yeppa sailed on the "Forest Monarch" with the rest of the family or on a later ship, but information received from the LDS Church Historian's Office in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1956 tells us Yeppa, his wife Maren, and Christina and Peter (Jens Peter) crossed the plains in the John E. Forsgren Company. "No record of sailing from Liverpool." They went up the Mississippi River to St. Louis, MO where they stayed for about a month and then on to Keokuk, Iowa which was the outfitting station that year. There they secured supplies, wagons, and oxen for the journey. Most of the oxen had not been worked and few of the men had experience in driving teams. This resulted in many upset wagons in gullies and ditches. Finally, with 34 wagons and about 130 oxen, the company rolled out from the camping grounds near Keokuk, Iowa on 21 May 1853. There were a thousand miles of plains, hills and mountains to cross, rivers and streams to ford, blistering summer heat with wind storms and summer showers, hot days and cold nights, especially as they neared the Rocky Mountains. The wagon company was always on the alert for indians. On 30 September 1853, nine months after leaving Denmark, they reached Salt Lake City, Utah. The parents, Yeppa and Maren, made their home in Lehi. Their pioneering was to continue for many years. One of their first challenges was that of learning a new language. |
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| 3273 | I6157 | Bendtsen | Jens Peter | 26 apr. 1831 | 21 jun. 1898 | 0 | A Patriarchal Blessing Given by John Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of PETER BENSON, son of Jeppa Benson and Maren Christena Benson, born in Aaker Sogn, Bornholm, Denmark, April 26, 1831. "Brother Peter, by virtue of the Holy Priesthood, I lay my hands upon your head and pronounce and seal a blessing upon thee as the spirit your head and pronounce and seal a blessing upon thee as the spirit may direct. Thou art of the House of Israel and have embraced the gospel with an honest heart, of which thou art entitled to any blessings which thou shalt receive in the tribe of Ephriam, this gospel with an honest heart, of which thou art entitled to any blessings which thou shalt receive in the tribe of Ephriam, this being thy lineage which is also the lineage of thy fore fathers, for whom thou hast a work to do. Therefore, live up to thy privileges and thou shalt have great joy and rejoicing when thou shalt meet thy kindred and friends behind the vail. Be prudent, seek wisdom in humility and thou shalt find favor in the eyes of the Lord, thou shalt be strengthened in body and mind. Be prudent, seek wisdom in humility and thou shalt find favor in the eyes of the Lord, thou shalt be strengthened in body and mind. Thou shalt have the spirit of council, and be an instrument in the hands of the Lord, of doing much good among the Saints, thou shalt assist also in gathering the honest in heart out from Babylon. The Angel, who has watched over thee in the past shall, not forsake thee in the future, but he will whisper in thy ear and warn thee of hands of the Lord, of doing much good among the Saints, thou shalt assist also in gathering the honest in heart out from Babylon. The Angel, who has watched over thee in the past shall, not forsake thee in the future, but he will whisper in thy ear and warn thee of danger. Therefore, be upon thy guard and thy days and years shall be prolonged until thou art satisfied. Thou shalt be blessed in thine out goings and in thy comings and in thy basket and store, thou shalt give unto the needy and feed the thy basket and store, thou shalt give unto the needy and feed the hungry, and as a father in Israel, thy name shall be handed down in honorable remembrance with thy posterity from generation to honorable remembrance with thy posterity from generation to generation, and thou shalt have an inheritance among the Saints, for the Lord is pleased with thine integrity and will give unto thee as thou shalt merit, and thy last days shall be thy best days. This blessing I seal upon thy head and I seal thee up unto eternal life, to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection, evenso. Amen." Transcribed by Carrie Milligan. |
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| 3274 | I6146 | Bendtsen | Jeppe | 13 okt. 1795 | 1 jan. 1872 | 0 | In the little village of Pedersker, Aaker Parish, in the southeast part of Bornholm, Yeppa Benson (Jeppe Bendtsen) was born 20 October In the little village of Pedersker, Aaker Parish, in the southeast part of Bornholm, Yeppa Benson (Jeppe Bendtsen) was born 20 October 1796. He was the son of Bendt Jensen and Kirsten Pedersen, the seventh child in their family of eight. There were six sons and two daughters. We know nothing of the early life of these sturdy, hard working people. On 5 June 1819, Yeppa Benson married Maren Kirsten Hansen Kofoed. To them were born eleven children. Five grew to maturity: Hans, Karen, Christina, Jens Peter and Martha. They owned a home and a small acreage of land. He was a cottager in Aaker. In May 1844, he moved his family to Vestermarie. Educational opportunities were limited, so their daughter, Christina, went to Copenhagen to learn dress making and tailoring. While there, the first Latter-Day-Saint missionaries arrived in Denmark in June 1850. She was fortunate enough to hear and accept their message. The first baptisms were performed 12 August 1850 and Christina was baptized on 24 August 1850 by George P. Dykes. Karen was also in Copenhagen, at that time, and was baptized 26 October 1850. Thus, they were among the very first converts to Mormonism. Albert Zobell, Jr. "Under the Midnight Sun", p. 25, states "--were active in the Copenhagen Branch. The sisters sincerely bore their testimonies and their lives were consistent with what they spoke--." Christina gave the Elders financial aid. She took great pleasure in helping to teach the Danish language to Erastus Snow. Anxious to share their happiness and new found religion with their family, they accompanied the Elders to Bornholm, their native land, to do missionary work. Yeppa and his wife welcomed the Elders into their home and assisted them in their work. Five persons were soon seventh child in their family of eight. There were six sons and two daughters. We know nothing of the early life of these sturdy, hard working people. On 5 June 1819, Yeppa Benson married Maren Kirsten Hansen Kofoed. To them were born eleven children. Five grew to maturity: Hans, Karen, Christina, Jens Peter and Martha. They owned a home and a small acreage of land. He was a cottager in Aaker. In May 1844, he moved his family to Vestermarie. Educational opportunities were limited, so their daughter, Christina, went to Copenhagen to learn dress making and tailoring. While there, the first Latter-Day-Saint missionaries arrived in Denmark in June 1850. She was fortunate enough to hear and accept their message. The first baptisms were performed 12 August 1850 and Christina was baptized on 24 August 1850 by George P. Dykes. Karen was also in Copenhagen, at that time, and was baptized 26 October 1850. Thus, they were among the very first converts to Mormonism. Albert Zobell, Jr. "Under the Midnight Sun", p. 25, states "--were active in the Copenhagen Branch. The sisters sincerely bore their testimonies and their lives were consistent with what they spoke--." Christina gave the Elders financial aid. She took great pleasure in helping to teach the Danish language to Erastus Snow. Anxious to share their happiness and new found religion with their family, they accompanied the Elders to Bornholm, their native land, to do missionary work. Yeppa and his wife welcomed the Elders into their home and assisted them in their work. Five persons were soon baptized by Elder Agren as the first converts on the island of Bornholm. All of their family joined the church except their brother Hans. From "History of the Scandinavian Mission", p. 26-27 Andreas Agren and L.J. Ipson arrived on the island of Bornholm as misionaries June 6, 1851. After holding afew meetings on the island, they both returned to Copenhagen, giving an unfavorable report of the prospects for preaching there. Their failure, however, was partly due to the unwise conduct of Brother Ipson, who was island, they both returned to Copenhagen, giving an unfavorable report of the prospects for preaching there. Their failure, however, was partly due to the unwise conduct of Brother Ipson, who was excommunicated from the Church, June 20, 1851. Brother Agren returned to Bornholm soon afterwards, and two SISTERS BENDTSEN, natives of Bornholm, who had been baptized in Copenhagen, also went over to bear testimony to their friends and relatives. The gospel seed soon fell into congenial soil and on July 10, 1851, five persons (the first fruits of preaching the gospel on the island of Bornholm) were baptized by Brother Agren. The next day he baptized two more. Jens Nielsen (James Nelson), who later became Karen's Husband, was the first person to be baptized in Bornholm. A history written for the Yeppa Benson reunion held in June 1973 states, "persecutions were severe, and stories from older family members, though not verified in writing, tell us he was waylaid and beaten on his way home. He was said to be an accomplished violinist, but because of the injuries to his arm, was never able to play again." His home became a welcome haven in those days of persecution. He lived in the fishing village of Arnager. "The village of Arnager became a cradle of Mormonism on Bornholm, and Jens Nielsen, who died as a faithful member of the Church at Newton, Utah ---was the first man baptized on the island. "Many of his neighbors listened with interest to the message of the restored gospel, but out in the surrounding countryside, the farmers were very unfriendly to the Mormons. President Erastus Snow wrote from Copenhagen in1851, "to travel and preach the gospel a man carries his life in his hands." More and more faithful Danes became natives of Bornholm, who had been baptized in Copenhagen, also went over to bear testimony to their friends and relatives. The gospel seed soon fell into congenial soil and on July 10, 1851, five persons (the first fruits of preaching the gospel on the island of Bornholm) were baptized by Brother Agren. The next day he baptized two more. Jens Nielsen (James Nelson), who later became Karen's Husband, was the first person to be baptized in Bornholm. A history written for the Yeppa Benson reunion held in June 1973 states, "persecutions were severe, and stories from older family members, though not verified in writing, tell us he was waylaid and beaten on his way home. He was said to be an accomplished violinist, but because of the injuries to his arm, was never able to play again." His home became a welcome haven in those days of persecution. He lived in the fishing village of Arnager. "The village of Arnager became a cradle of Mormonism on Bornholm, and Jens Nielsen, who died as a faithful member of the Church at Newton, Utah ---was the first man baptized on the island." Many of his neighbors listened with interest to the message of the restored gospel, but out in the surrounding countryside, the farmers were very unfriendly to the Mormons. President Erastus Snow wrote from Copenhagen in 1851, "to travel and preach the gospel a man carries his life in his hands." More and more faithful Danes became willing to take the risk despite the opposition. "It seemed indeed as though the powers of earth and hell were combined to cursh the work of the Lord in that land, but through prayer and fasting we received strength and the clouds began to disperse," said President Snow. Soon after the family joined the church, their home burned to the ground. This was a great loss to them, but no doubt hastened the of the Lord in that land, but through prayer and fasting we received strength and the clouds began to disperse," said President Snow. Soon after the family joined the church, their home burned to the ground. This was a great loss to them, but no doubt hastened the plan already discussed to emigrate to America. They joined the first large company of Saints to Denmark on 20 Dec 1852. About 200 Saints under the supervision of John E. Forsgren sailed on the steamship large company of Saints to Denmark on 20 Dec 1852. About 200 Saints under the supervision of John E. Forsgren sailed on the steamship "Obotroit" for Kiel, Germany (Under the Midnight Sun, Albert L. Zobell, Jr.). There were storms encountered on the way to Kiel. After a railroad trip to Hamburg, Germany the saints boarded the steamship "Lion" and sailed down the Elbe River toward the North Sea, bound for Hull, England. Source: Manuscript History of Church Emigration, 1849-1857 Form: CHURCH - Week Ending December 23, 1967 "This week in Church History: Converts Note Christmas Aboard Ship" Dec 20, 1852 - Nearly 300 converts from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway sailed from Copenhagen, enroute to Zion. If there was any homesickness aboard the steamship "Lion" on Christmas eve, the malady was quickly cured with the enthusiastic singing of Christmas carols in the ship's crowded saloon. An impromptu program of readings, vocal solos, duets, instrumental numbers and games added to the gaiety. Out on the deck, some of the passengers braved the chilly night air to watch the countryside, lighted by a bright moon, silently slide past the ship. Small gifts were exchanged and children hopefully set out wooden shoes near their bunks in hopes that Jule Nissen, the Christmas Elf, would fill them with goodies. Also helping to dispel any twinges of homesickness, was the assurance that the converts were going to Zion, where they could practice their religion free from the harassment and ridicule they had suffered in their homelands. Already, they were several days' journey from their port of embarkation, Copenhagen. The "Lion" was gliding down Germany's Elbe River toward the North Sea. The emigrants would not soon forget their departure from Copenhagen. Along with the many well wishers, who had come to bid fond and tearful farewells, there had been some scoffers, who predicted nothing but bad luck for the followers of the "Swedish Mormon Priest". They were referring to Swedish-born John E. Forsgren, a missionary, who had been appointed to lead the company to America. From Copenhagen, Denmark, the group had sailed to Kiel, Germany taken the train to Hamburg, Germany where they had embarked on the "Lion" bound for England. Thus far, everything had gone well, in accordance with the carefully laid plans of the Scandinavian Mission leaders. Not in the plans was a wild storm--the sailors swore it was the worst they had seen--that threatened to tear the ship apart in the North Sea. Bulldozing waves ripped off the bridge and pushed the deck cargo over the side taking a section of the gunwale with it. The port authorities at Hull, England were surprised to see the wounded "Lion" escape after such a pounding. They estimated that 150 vessels had gone down in the storm. Glad to be on land, the immigrants took a train to Liverpool, England where, on New Year's Day, 1853, they boarded the packet ship, "Forest Monarch", for the longest part of their sea journey. Storms delayed the sailing for 16 days and even while the ship lay at anchor in the harbor it had two close calls because of the storms. One night, it became entangled with a nother vessel and the two bumped each other enough to cause some damage, before they could be pulled apart. In another gale, the "Forest Monarch" nearly drifted aground before tugs came to the rescue. Source: Manuscript History of Church Emigration, 1849 - 1857 Yeppa Benson was bitten by a dog while in Hamburg, Germany and was counseled to return to shore and wait for the next company. There has been some question as to whether he was able to continue on to America with his wife and children, but immigration records, found in 1956 in the Church Historian's Office, show that Yeppa Benson, Maren Kirsten Benson, Peter Benson, and Christina Benson crossed the plains in Captain John E. Forsgren's company and arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah 30 September 1853. Storms and contrary winds kept their vessel anchored in the river Mersey, in England, for two weeks. Perhaps during that delay in the ship sailing, his leg healed enough to sail nothing but bad luck for the followers of the "Swedish Mormon Priest". They were referring to Swedish-born John E. Forsgren, a missionary, who had been appointed to lead the company to America. From Copenhagen, Denmark, the group had sailed to Kiel, Germany taken the train to Hamburg, Germany where they had embarked on the "Lion" bound for England. Thus far, everything had gone well, in accordance with the carefully laid plans of the Scandinavian Mission leaders. Not in the plans was a wild storm--the sailors swore it was the worst they had seen--that threatened to tear the ship apart in the North Sea. Bulldozing waves ripped off the bridge and pushed the deck cargo over the side taking a section of the gunwale with it. The port authorities at Hull, England were surprised to see the wounded "Lion" escape after such a pounding. They estimated that 150 vessels had gone down in the storm. Glad to be on land, the immigrants took a train to Liverpool, England where, on New Year's Day, 1853, they boarded the packet ship, "Forest Monarch", for the longest part of their sea journey. Storms delayed the sailing for 16 days and even while the ship lay at anchor in the harbor it had two close calls because of the storms. One night, it became entangled with another vessel and the two bumped each other enough to cause some damage, before they could be pulled apart. In another gale, the "Forest Monarch" nearly drifted aground before tugs came to the rescue. Source: Manuscript History of Church Emigration, 1849-1857 Yeppa Benson was bitten by a dog while in Hamburg, Germany and was counseled to return to shore and wait for the next company. There has been some question as to whether he was able to continue on to America with his wife and children, but immigration records, found in 1956 in the Church Historian's Office, show that Yeppa Benson, Maren Kirsten Benson, Peter Benson, and Christina Benson crossed the plains in Captain John E. Forsgren's company and arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah 30 September 1853. Storms and contrary winds kept their vessel anchored in the river Mersey, in England, for two weeks. Perhaps during that delay in the ship sailing, his leg healed enough to sail with the family, or if he did stay behind and sail with a later company, he got to Keokuk, Iowa in time to join his wife and family in the trip across the plains. When the sails were actually hoited on 16 January 1853, the company, under President Forsgren's direction, numbered 297 saints. Crossing the ocean was a long, tedious journey filled with trying events. Provisions were poor, fresh water was exhausted before reaching the port of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Four deaths were recorded and company, he got to Keokuk, Iowa in time to join his wife and family in the trip across the plains. When the sails were actually hoited on 16 January 1853, the company, under President Forsgren's direction, numbered 297 saints. Crossing the ocean was a long, tedious journey filled with trying events. Provisions were poor, fresh water was exhausted before reaching the port of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Four deaths were recorded and three children were born during the crossing. After a 59-day passage, the ship arrived at New Orleans, Louisiana, on 16 March passage, the ship arrived at New Orleans, Louisiana, on 16 March 1853. The crossing to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA required almost two months. The company took a riverboat to Saint Louis, Missouri, where months. The company took a riverboat to Saint Louis, Missouri, where they bought tents and other equipment before continuing on to Keokuk, Iowa. When their teams and wagons were brought into camp, they scorned the clumsy wooden yokes, devised by the Americans for harnessing the oxen to the wagons. Instead, they made leather harnesses, Scandinavian style. But when they hitched up the oxen, the nervous animals, unused to such trappings, ran pell mell across fields and gullies, wreckingsome of the wagons. Iowa. When their teams and wagons were brought into camp, they scorned the clumsy wooden yokes, devised by the Americans for harnessing the oxen to the wagons. Instead, they made leather harnesses, Scandinavian style. But when they hitched up the oxen, the nervous animals, unused to such trappings, ran pell mell across fields and gullies, wrecking some of the wagons. Source: Manuscript History of Church Immigration, 1849 - 1857 With 34 wagons and 130 oxen, the company rolled out from the camping ground near Keokuk, Iowa on 21 May 1853, arriving three weeks later in Council Bluffs, Iowa (near Omaha, Nebraska). After a brief one and 1/2 week rest, they continued their journey, departing on 27 June 1853. The immigrants suffered much hardship crossing the plains. A number of saints died, and a number of children were born. After traveling a distance of 1300 miles, they arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley on 20 September 1853. This was the first large company of saints to immigrate to Utah from the Scandinavian countries. Jeppe and Maren's other daughters, Martha and Karen, with Karen's husband Jens Nielsen (James Nelson) and their baby daughter, emigrated in 1854. Many of the Saints became ill with cholera in their company, and Karen's daughter succumbed to the disease on 13 April 1854, shortly after arriving in St. Louis. Martha, Karen, and husband Jens arrived in Salt Lake City on 5 October 1854. The Benson family soon settled in Lehi, Utah County, Utah. Yeppa was a farmer in Denmark, so it is assumed he followed the same profession in Utah, although there is little information available. Maren's life in Utah was short. She died in 1856 in Lehi. Her daughter, Martha was working in Salt Lake City. She came to Lehi to visit and found her mother had passed away and had been buried. As regards to the four children of Yeppa and Maren Kirsten Benson: CHRISTINA, married Mons Anderson, 3 July 1854. They were the parents of six children and made their home in Lehi, Utah. She died 28 December 1909, and is buried in Lehi, Utah. KAREN and her husband, Jens Nielsen, lived in Newton, Utah. He died in 1875, leaving a wife and three children. Some of her family helped to settle the Snake River Valley area in Idaho. Karen is buried in Rexburg, Idaho. MARTHA, married William Bell in 1859. She died in 1879, in Newton, Utah, leaving a husband and eight children. Her family helped pioneer the country around Rexburg, Idaho. Both Martha and William are buried in Newton, Utah. JENS PETER, married Mary Jane Simpson in 1854. They divorced within six months. He married Mette Christina Ericksen in 1855. He was a member of the 39th Quorum of Seventy in Salt Lake. They moved to Lehi, Utah, where he followed his trade as a carpenter. In 1858, he married Kirsten Ericksen (aka CHRISTINA MARTENA), a sister to Mette. He moved his family to Clarkston, Utah and later to Newton, Utah. His wife Mette, died in 1876. He married Christina Nielsen in 1879. He was Second Counselor in the Newton Bishopric, a diligent temple worker, and filled several home missions. He was one of eleven men Jeppe and Maren's other daughters, Martha and Karen, with Karen's husband Jens Nielsen (James Nelson) and their baby daughter, emigrated in 1854. Many of the Saints became ill with cholera in their company, and Karen's daughter succumbed to the disease on 13 April 1854, shortly after arriving in St. Louis. Martha, Karen, and husband Jens arrived in Salt Lake City on 5 October 1854. The Benson family soon settled in Lehi, Utah County, Utah. Yeppa was a farmer in Denmark, so it is assumed he followed the same profession in Utah, although there is little information available. Maren's life in Utah was short. She died in 1856 in Lehi. Her daughter, Martha was working in Salt Lake City. She came to Lehi to visit and found her mother had passed away and had been buried. As regards to the four children of Yeppa and Maren Kirsten Benson: CHRISTINA, married Mons Anderson, 3 July 1854. They were the parents of six children and made their home in Lehi, Utah. She died 28 December 1909, and is buried in Lehi, Utah. KAREN and her husband, Jens Nielsen, lived in Newton, Utah. He died in 1875, leaving a wife and three children. Some of her family helped to settle the Snake River Valley area in Idaho. Karen is buried in Rexburg, Idaho. MARTHA, married William Bell in 1859. She died in 1879, in Newton, Utah, leaving a husband and eight children. Her family helped pioneer the country around Rexburg, Idaho. Both Martha and William are buried in Newton, Utah. JENS PETER, married Mary Jane Simpson in 1854. They divorced within six months. He married Mette Christina Ericksen in 1855. He was a member of the 39th Quorum of Seventy in Salt Lake. They moved to Lehi, Utah, where he followed his trade as a carpenter. In 1858, he married Kirsten Ericksen (aka CHRISTINA MARTENA), a sister to Mette. He moved his family to Clarkston, Utah and later to Newton, Utah. His wife Mette, died in 1876. He married Christina Nielsen in 1879. He was Second Counselor in the Newton Bishopric, a diligent temple worker, and filled several home missions. He was one of eleven men in Newton who lived the United Order. He was the father of 25 children (including a stillborn daughter). Jens Peter died 21 June 1898, in Newton, Utah and is buried in the Newton Cemetery. In 1862, Yeppa married Hannah Hansen. Hannah was born 17 March 1825 in Ringerrike, Buskerud, Norway. She married Henry Hoffman while in Norway, but apparently left him when she emigrated to Utah. She had two children by that marriage: one died in infancy and the other, children (including a stillborn daughter). Jens Peter died 21 June 1898, in Newton, Utah and is buried in the Newton Cemetery. In 1862, Yeppa married Hannah Hansen. Hannah was born 17 March 1825 in Ringerrike, Buskerud, Norway. She married Henry Hoffman while in Norway, but apparently left him when she emigrated to Utah. She had two children by that marriage: one died in infancy and the other, Henrietta, age 8, came to Utah with her mother. Hannah and her daughter sailed 16 May 1961 on the ship "Monarch of the Sea" bound daughter sailed 16 May 1961 on the ship "Monarch of the Sea" bound for New York. Immigration records of those crossing the plains indicate that Hannah and her daughter arrived in Salt Lake City on 22 September 1861. The following year, Hannah married Yeppa Benson of Lehi, on 16 August 1862. At this time, he was 66 years old and she was 37. There were two children born to this marriage: WILHELMINA (Minnie), born 20 October 1864, and Yeppa, born 1 April 1866. Yeppa Benson was sealed 16 August 1862 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City to three wives: Maren Kirstine Hansen Kofoed, Christine Marie Aagesen, and Hannah Mathea Hansen. Temple records also indicate Yeppa Benson was sealed to Ingra Christina Anderson in March 1864. Early in April 1865, a little band of pioneers left their homes to settle some land near Cache Valley. This settlement is now called Weston, Idaho. The early settlers in Weston had a very hard time. They lived in dugouts with an open fireplace and chimney for heating and cooking. They had trouble with the Indians and the first few years their crops were destroyed by crickets and grasshoppers. Early in the 1870's, the people began taking land under the Homestead Act and the settlers built log houses to replace the dugouts. Yeppa moved his family to Weston in 1870, where they homesteaded some land. We know little about the early life of the Benson family in Weston. We know they worked very hard and, like most pioneers, didn't have much. His son Yeppa became a successful farmer and stock raiser in Weston. They were faithful Latter-Day-Saints and tried to teach their children the principles of the gospel. The winters were very cold in Weston and there was a lot of snow. Yeppa froze his feet and also had problems with his leg that had been bitten by the dog in Hamburg, Germany. Yeppa passed away on New Year's Day, 1 January 1872, in Weston, Idaho at the age of 75 years. As regards to the children of Yeppa Benson and Hannah Hansen: WILHELMINA (Minnie) married Hans Christian Lund, 10 October 1881, in the Endowment House. They made their home in Weston, Idaho and were the parents of seven children. Two children died in infancy. She died on 11 March 1893 leaving a husband and 5 children. YEPPA married Catherine Swivel, 27 September 1889, in the Logan Temple. They made their home in Weston and were the parents of 9 children. He took an active part in church affairs. He filled a mission to the Northern States and was a ward chorister and ward Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He worked in the Mutual Improvement Association (MIA) and acted as President of the 142nd Quorum of Seventy. He was set apart as Bishop of the Weston Ward in 1911. He died 27 Nov 1929. Hannah Mathea Hansen Benson, wife of Yeppa Benson, died 8 March 1902 in Weston, Idaho at the age of 77 years. This history is a compilation of information from several sources: Histories written by: Amy Benson Richardson, great-grand-daughter of Yeppa Benson Norma Christenson, great-grand-daughter of Yeppa Benson History of the Scandinavian Mission, Andrew Jensen "Under the Midnight Sun", Albert Zobell, Jr. "Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah", p 380, 751 "Manuscript History of Church Emigration" "History of Cache Valley" Personal Family Records Compiled by Anette Hancey Lunceford 459 East Stadium Avenue, Provo, Utah 84604 Phone: 801-375-9145 indicate that Hannah and her daughter arrived in Salt Lake City on 22 September 1861. The following year, Hannah married Yeppa Benson of Lehi, on 16 August 1862. At this time, he was 66 years old and she was 37. There were two children born to this marriage: WILHELMINA (Minnie), born 20 October 1864, and Yeppa, born 1 April 1866. Yeppa Benson was sealed 16 August 1862 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City to three wives: Maren Kirstine Hansen Kofoed, Christine Marie Aagesen, and Hannah Mathea Hansen. Temple records also indicate Yeppa Benson was sealed to Ingra Christina Anderson in March 1864. Early in April 1865, a little band of pioneers left their homes to settle some land near Cache Valley. This settlement is now called Weston, Idaho. The early settlers in Weston had a very hard time. They lived in dugouts with an open fireplace and chimney for heating and cooking. They had trouble with the Indians and the first few years their crops were destroyed by crickets and grasshoppers. Early in the 1870's, the people began taking land under the Homestead Act and the settlers built log houses to replace the dugouts. Yeppa moved his family to Weston in 1870, where they homesteaded some land. We know little about the early life of the Benson family in Weston. We know they worked very hard and, like most pioneers, didn't have much. His son Yeppa became a successful farmer and stock raiser in Weston. They were faithful Latter-Day-Saints and tried to teach their children the principles of the gospel. The winters were very cold in Weston and there was a lot of snow. Yeppa froze his feet and also had problems with his leg that had been bitten by the dog in Hamburg, Germany. Yeppa passed away on New Year's Day, 1 January 1872, in Weston, Idaho at the age of 75 years. As regards to the children of Yeppa Benson and Hannah Hansen: WILHELMINA (Minnie) married Hans Christian Lund, 10 October 1881, in the Endowment House. They made their home in Weston, Idaho and were the parents of seven children. Two children died in infancy. She died on 11 March 1893 leaving a husband and 5 children. YEPPA married Catherine Swivel, 27 September 1889, in the Logan Temple. They made their home in Weston and were the parents of 9 children. He took an active part in church af fairs. He filled a mission to the Northern States and was a ward chorister and ward Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He worked in the Mutual Improvement Association (MIA) and acted as President of the 142nd Quorum of Seventy. He was set apart as Bishop of the Weston Ward in 1911. He died 27 Nov 1929. Hannah Mathea Hansen Benson, wife of Yeppa Benson, died 8 March 1902 in Weston, Idaho at the age of 77 years. This history is a compilation of information from several sources: Histories written by: Amy Benson Richardson, great-grand-daughter of Yeppa Benson Norma Christenson, great-grand-daughter of Yeppa Benson History of the Scandinavian Mission, Andrew Jensen "Under the Midnight Sun", Albert Zobell, Jr. "Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah", p 380, 751 "Manuscript History of Church Emigration" "History of Cache Valley" Personal Family Records Compiled by Anette Hancey Lunceford 459 East Stadium Avenue, Provo, Utah 84604 Phone: 801-375-9145 |
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| 3275 | I6146 | Bendtsen | Jeppe | 13 okt. 1795 | 1 jan. 1872 | 0 | LDSEP: Bornholm (Island) LDSEP: Bornholm Branch Jeppe Bentsen & Maren Kirstine Hansdatter Kofoed (1851-1852) [Submitted by Jens Peter Benson Family Organization, Carol Milligan (president), P.O. Box 56, Newton, UT 84327] THE BENTSEN FAMILY(1) Danmark (Denmark) is a small country made up of a number of islands. The island of Bornholm where Jeppe Bentsen (Yeppa Benson) was born is a small, rocky island far to the east of Danmark proper. His wife Maren Kirstine Hansdatter Kofoed was also born in Bornholm. They lived in a small village and had a family of eleven children, five died as children: 1. Bendithe Ipsdattter b 7 Jan 1833; d 16 Mar 1833 Aaker, Bornholm. 2. Martha Kirstine Ibsdatter (Bensen) b 19 Jan 1837 Aaker, Bornholm; d 1 Oct 1878 Newton, Cache, Utah. 3. Karen Kirstine Ipsdatter b 20 Mar 1820; d 2 Apr 1821 Aaker, Bornholm. 4. Karen Kirstine Ibsdatter (Bensen) b 21 Mar 1828 Aaker, Bornholm; d 11 Mar 1863 Rexburg, Fremont, Idaho. 5. Hans Koffed Ibsen (Bensen) b 30 Mar 1822 Aaker, Bornholm; d 1887. 6. Jeppe Peter Ibsen b 29 May 1829; d 16 Apr 1830 Aaker, Bornholm. 7. (Jens) Jeppe Peter Ibsen (Bensen) b 26 Apr 1831 Aaker, Bornholm; d 21 Jun 1898 Newton, Cache, Utah. 8. Jacob Ibsen b 29 Apr 1834; d 3 May 1835 Aaker, Bornholm. 9. Christina Ibsdatter (Bensen) b 11 Jun 1826 Aaker, Bornholm; d 28 Dec 1909 Lehi, Utah. 10. Anna Margrethe Ibsdatter b 6 Jul 1827; d 10 May 1835 Aaker, Bornholm. 11. Christian Peter Ibsen (Bensen) b 21 Sep 1838 Aaker, Bornholm; d 1 Oct 1878. Their daughter M. Christine Ibsen (Benson) went to Copenhagen to learn dress making and tailoring, accompanied by her elder sister Karen Kirstine Ibsen (Benson), most likely to learn the same trade. When Apostle Erastus Snow, leader of the Scandinavian mission, arrived in Copenhagen 4 June 1850, accompanied by George P. Dykes and John E. Forsgren, they were among those who heard their testimonies and believed that they were men sent of God. The first converts were baptized 12 August 1850. Christine received a testimony, and was baptized 24 August, 1850,(2) by Elder George P. Dykes. Karen was baptized on 25 October 1850.(3) They were very faithful members and assisted the Elders in their missionary work. In the summer of 1851, they were called by Elder Erastus Snow to accompany the Elders and act as interpreters. They were anxious for the family to hear the message, so when Bro. Andreas Agren was called to go to Bornholm in 1851, he was: "...accompanied by two native sisters, the Benson's, who were active in the Copenhagen branch. The sisters sincerely bore their testimonies and their lives were consistent with what they spoke, and five persons were soon baptized by Bro. Agren as the first converts on Bornholm." (4) The sisters not only accompanied them to their hometown, but also took them to their parents' home. Here the missionaries were made welcome and established their headquarters in this humble home. On 10 July 1851, their mother, Maren, their brother Jens Peter Ipsen (Benson), and Jens Nielsen, who was to become Karen's husband, were all baptized.(5) In a short time her father, Jeppe, 11 November 1851,(6) and Martha Kjerstine Ipsdatter (Benson), 15 February 1852,(7) joined the church. There is no information to indicate whether their brothers Christian Peter Ipsen (Benson) and Hans Kofoed (Benson) ever embraced the gospel. Many of the new members became very earnest in their desires to emigrate to Zion and the Church responded. Arrangements were made for a large company of converts to leave for America by the latter part of December of 1852, and nearly three hundred persons living in the Scandinavian countries were ready to say goodbye to their native land. Elder John E. Forsgren was placed in charge of this large company of emigrating saints. Soon after joining the church the family home burned to the ground, no doubt hastening the decision to cast their lot with the Saints in America. In December 1852, Jeppe and his wife and three children, Jens Peter, Martha and Christine, left Bornholm aboard the paddle-wheel steamship "Obotrit" heading for Copenhagen to join this first large company of Saints bound for Utah. "A crowd of onlookers gathered at the wharf in Copenhagen to witness the departure of 293 Mormons, including children, on the small steamer "Obotrit." It was 20 December 1852. These emigrants were in charge of Elder John E. Forsgren, one of the missionaries who came with Apostle Erastus Snow to introduce Mormonism into Scandinavia. The rabble on the dock jeered and cursed the Saints for following "that Swedish Mormon Priest" Forsgren to America.. The vessel sailed away from the custom house at four o'clock in the afternoon. After a stormy passage and much discomfort in cramped quarters, the emigrants arrived safely on the evening of 22 December at Kiel. They traveled on by rail to Hamburg and then took the steamship 'Lion' to Hull, England."(8) During their short stay in Hamburg, Jeppe encountered a dog that bit him severely on the leg. on Christmas morning they boarded the steamship "Lion" bound for Hull, England. After encountering a furious storm on the North Sea, the "Lion" arrived in Hull, England, 28 December 1852. From Hull, the emigrating saints took the train to Liverpool, where they arrived 29 December 1852. "A severe storm was raging on the North Sea, a storm which claimed about 150 ships, and the people of Hull were greatly surprised when the 'Lion' appeared on the Horizon. "After a train ride to Liverpool, England the emigrating Saints went aboard the packet ship 'Forest Monarch', which was hauled out of the dock and anchored in the river Mersey on the last day of the year. Here the ship lay at anchor for two weeks awaiting favorable winds. One night the ship became entangled with another ship, and sustained some damage. A few days later, during a heavy storm, the 'Forest Monarch' got adrift, pulling up both anchors, and at just the right moment was saved by two tug boats from running aground. One emigrant had been bitten by a dog, and was counseled to return to shore and wait for the next company. So when sails were actually hoisted, 16 January 1853, the company under President Forsgren's direction numbered 297. "The Atlantic crossing was tedious. The provisions were poor and the supply of fresh water inadequate to reach New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, where they arrived 6 March 1853. Four deaths and three births occurred."(9) Several reports mention that Jeppe was excluded from the company at the time of boarding the "Forest Monarch." The passenger list of departures from Liverpool(10) and of arrivals at New Orleans(11) shows Jeppe Bensen, a 54-year old carpenter, to have been on board the "Forest Monarch" when it arrived from Liverpool on 19 March 1853. His wife, Maren, Christine and Martine (Martha) were also listed. Our position is that he recovered sufficiently during the two weeks the ship was moored in the harbor and river that he was able to rejoin the company. This is substantiated by the "Journal History of the Church" which shows that Jeppe, his wife Maren, and Christine, Jens Peter, and Martha crossed the plains in the John E. Forsgren Company.(12) From New Orleans they went up the Mississippi River to St. Louis, Missouri where they stayed for about a month and then on to Keokuk, Iowa which was the outfitting station that year. There they secured supplies, wagons, and oxen for the journey. Most of the oxen had not been worked and few of the men had experience in driving teams. This resulted in many upset wagons in gullies and ditches. Finally, with 34 wagons and about 130 oxen, the company rolled out from the camping grounds near Keokuk, Iowa on 21 May 1853. There were a thousand miles of plains, hills and mountains to cross, rivers and streams to ford, blistering summer heat with wind storms and summer showers, hot days and cold nights, especially as they neared the Rocky Mountains. The wagon company was always on the alert for Indians. On 30 September 1853, nine months after leaving Denmark, they reached Salt Lake City, Utah.(13) The parents, Jeppe and Maren, settled in Lehi, where Maren died about 1856. Their daughter Martha was working in Salt Lake and when she went to Lehi to visit her parents, found her mother dead and buried. Christine was married to Mons Andersen, 3 July 1854, and lived in Salt Lake City until April 1858, when they moved to Lehi. Martha Kjerstine married Jonathan Pugmire on 21 March 1856. She also married William Milton Bell on 9 April 1859. Jens Peter's marriages are to be found in his history in Chapter 1 of this volume. Karen Kirstine, and Karen's husband Jens Nielsen (James Nelson) and their baby daughter left Copenhagen on Monday 26 December 1853 aboard the steam ship "Eideren" bound for Utah, under the leadership of Hans Peter Olsen, a missionary from the valley, who had labored about 10 months on the island of Bornholm. Like the preceding company, these emigrants traveled by way of Kiel, Gluckstadt, and Hull to Liverpool, where they arrived 9 January 1854. Here they were compelled to wait nearly two weeks, during which time the greater portion of the children were attacked with fever, resulting in the death of twenty-two of the little ones. Two adults also died. On 22 January 1854, the emigrants went aboard the ship "Benjamin Adams," together with a few German Saints. "The 'Benjamin Adams' sailed from Liverpool, England on the 28th with 384 Saints on board, arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on 22 March 1854 after a pleasant and prosperous voyage. Eight deaths occurred during the voyage, namely two very old people and six children; two children were born on board and nine couples were married. One March 25, 1854, the company continued the journey from New Orleans by the steamboat 'L.M. Kennett' and arrived in St. Louis, Missouri on April 3, 1854. During the passage up the river, considerable sickness prevailed and fourteen of the emigrants died."(14) " In St. Louis, where an organized branch of the Church existed, the immigrants joined the former company which had crossed the Atlantic in the 'Jessie Munn' and H.P. Olsen became the leader of all. Under him, the survivors of both companies continued the journey by steamboat to Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri, which had been selected as the outfitting place for the Saints who crossed the plains that year. The Scandinavian immigrants made their encampment near Westport."(15) "Of all the immigrating Saints of 1854, this large company of Scandinavians suffered most from the cholera epidemic. So great was the mortality rate from the fever, which struck the children in England, the deaths on board en route, the cholera, and the deaths of the march across the plains, that of the 680 persons who left Copenhagen in December 1853, about five hundred reached their destination, Salt Lake City, 5 October 1854."(16) Karen and Jens' infant daughter was among those stricken with cholera. She died 13 April 1854 shortly after arriving in St. Louis. Mette Kjerstine Marcusdatter (Ericksen), who would later become the wife of Jens Peter Ipsen Benson, was also in this company, along with her 7-year-old sister, Else Marie. Else, too, became a victim of the cholera epidemic, and died near Florence (Omaha), Nebraska. Sometime later Jeppe married Christina Marie Aagensen who died in 1860. On 16 August 1862 he married Hanna Mathea Hansen (Hoffman) a convert from Norway(17), she had a daughter Henrietta. A son and a daughter were born to them in Lehi; Yeppa Jr. and Wilhelmina (Minnie). Next came a move to Weston, Idaho where Jeppe's first wife's relatives had settled, the Kofoeds. In the winter of 1871 Jeppe froze his feet, and died 1 January 1872 as a result, leaving his wife with two small children. The Benson family placed a marker at his grave in the Weston Cemetery a number of years ago. Yeppa Jr. married Catherine Swivel, lived and reared their family in Weston where he served as Bishop for a number of years. Later they moved out to Weiser, Idaho. The daughter Wilhelmina, (Minnie) married Christian Lund, lived in Weston, died young and left a family of five small children. Henrietta married David Lapray, they too lived in Weston, she also died young leaving a family of small children. FOOTNOTES 1. FAMILY NAMES The names we have used for the family in this background history are those they used in Denmark. When they came to America they may have adopted new names. For example, Jeppe's children gave up the patronymic surname and followed the American standard of retaining the father's surname. They all chose Bentsen then Benson as the family name. Subsequent histories will use the "Americanized" forms. Spelling of names is always a problem in family history work. We have adopted what we feel to be the most prevalent form of the various names 2. FHL film 0041940, item 1, p.13. 3. FHL film 0041940 4. Under the Midnight Sun, Albert L. Zobell, Jr., p. 25. 5. FHL film 0041939, item 4, p.2. 6. FHL film 0183404 7. FHL film 0041939, item 4, p. 3. 8. Ships, Saints, and Mariners, Conway B. Stone, Univ of Utah Press, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1987 9. Under the Midnight Sun, Albert L. Zobell, Jr., Chap. 11. 10. FHL film 0200173 11. Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports (FHL book 973 W2ger, vol. 4, p. 324, 325) 12. Journal History of the Church (FHL film 1259740) 13. FHL film 1259740 14. Detailed Emigration Account 1854, Seventieth Company, The Contributor, vol. 13, p. 508-509. (Logan, Utah Library) 15. Millennial Star, vol XVI, pp. 94, 256, 272, 297; also, Morgenstjernen, vol II, p. 53 16. Under the Midnight Sun, Albert L. Zobell, Jr., p. 58. 17. FHL film 0183404 Last Modified: 30 Aug 2003 |
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| 3277 | I6146 | Bendtsen | Jeppe | 13 okt. 1795 | 1 jan. 1872 | 0 | On 16 August 1862, a reunion of sorts was held in the endowment house. Kirsten's father and mother, Marcus and Kirsten, were there to be endowed and sealed. Jeppe and his new wife, Hannah Mathea Hansen, to be endowed and sealed, as well as Jeppe being sealed to Peter's mother, Maren. Christina Maria Aagensen, Kirsten and Peter were there to be sealed a second time(6) following Kirsten being endowed(7) that day. Peter's sisters, Karen and Martha were there with their husbands Jens Nielsen and William Bell. LDSEP: Hj rring LDSEP: Salling Kirstin Ericksen (1852-1857) [Submitted by: Jens Peter Benson Family Organization, Carol Milligan (president), P.O. Box 56, Newton, UT 84327] Kirstin Ericksen Benson By Maude B. Jorgensen, Granddaughter, Transcribed by Annette Hancey Lunceford. (Edited 1998) |
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| 3282 | I116799 | Bengaard | Hans Jørgensen | 8 jan. 1859 | 1925 | 0 | From Toni Geier (October 2013) we have received a story printed in the Exira Quasquicentennial Book, published in 1982. It was written by one of Hans Beengaard's daughters, probably Minnie. "Hans Bengard (1859-1925) and Katherine Birk (1869-1918) were born in Denmark and grew to adulthood there. They were married in New York City in 1893 and lived there several years. Louis (1893-1972) who married Annette Juhl (1893-1981) was born there. They learned of the large Danish settlement in Audubon County and came to Brayton, Iowa, where Edwin (1896-1967) who married Ruth Herrick, born in 1899, and John (1898-1970) who married Ora Root (1902-1970) were born. The children were baptized in the Lutheran Church west of Brayton known as Oak Hill. They bought a farm east of Brayton in the vicinity of the "Tree on the Corner" where the five girls were born. Marie born in 1899 married Erwin Wheeler (1900-1957), Cynthia born in 1901 married Harry Eagen also born in 1901, Kathryn born in 1903 married George Hocamp born in 1907, Esta born in 1906 married Earl Frederick born in 1905, and Minnie born in 1910 married Lloyd Stetzel born in 1907. On March 13, 1906, in sub-zero weather, their home burned to the ground. They lived in a granary until a new house was built. The family attended school at Exira No. 7, known as the Nattie Hamlin School, 1 mile north of the "Tree on the Corner". The attendance reached 63 (after harvest and before spring work). An additional room was built and an extra teacher was hired to handle the large attendance. The boys worked with their father in the masonry field. Some of their work was the Exira Grade School (1913?), the Ed Cotton Store now the Community Center, the Lutheran Church, County Court House, entrance to the Exira Creamery and many others. Their hobby in retirement years was building walnut furniture. The girls attended the Exira High School and taught in the country schools. They all married farmers and lived within the county. Some of the happy childhood memories are when the double doors were opened and revealed the lighted Christmas tree with real candles, birthdays, the new white lace dresses we had for the Sunday School program at Highland Church, the new high button hook from the Jacob Andersen Store in Brayton, when the boys and older girls climbed behind the heating stove with their violins and guitars and entertained us for the evening, when Mom and Ed made a trip to Anita and brought us two new cylinder records for the Edison phonograph, "Tales of Hoffman" and Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever", the happiest was when they called me "aunt" for the first time, - I was 8 years old, also the night a cloud formation in the sky resembled the American flag, November 11, 1918, the end of World War I and how the news spread on the old party line. There are 200 descendants of the Hans Bengard family". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toni Geier has added a comment to the Exira High School and sent a photo of the school which Hans and his sons built. The photo shows Hans, Louis, Edwin, and John. In the 1970's this school had the windows replaced. Louis' son Juhl and his sons did the work. In the 1980's it needed additional work, and Louis' son Terry and his son Brett did the work. Now they are talking about tearing down this wonderful piece of our family history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Danish Immigrant Museum: "Hans Jørgen Bengard and Cathrine Jørgine Birk were married July 28, 1893, in New York City. Hans and Cathrine were both born near Kolding where they met. Her parents disapproved of Hans because of their differing economic status. The social, independent and more affluent Cathrine argued with Hans about their future life. She sailed to New York without him to stay with her sister, Anna Olsen. Hans followed her to New York, and they were reunited. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Brayton, Iowa." |
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| 3300 | I4102 | Bennett | Beth Marie | 23 aug. 1925 | 14 dec. 2001 | 0 | Beth Marie Bennett Willardson passed away suddenly on Dec. 14, 2001 in Spokane, Washington of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah to Amanda Marie Gleason Bennett and Sterling John Bennett. She grew up in Provo, attended Brigham Young Training School and Provo High, and graduated with high honors from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in chemistry, the second woman ever to do so. Beth married Robert Kent Willardson September 12, 1947, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they moved to Ames, Iowa, where she did graduate work in chemistry and served as a graduate instructor. They then moved to Columbus, Ohio, where their older two daughters were born. In 1960, they moved to southern California where a third daughter was born. They built their dream home in Arcadia, California. After twelve years there, the family moved to Spokane, Washington, where they have resided the past twenty-seven years. Beth dedicated her life to her family. She adored her grandparents and devoted herself to her children and grandchildren. She emphasized to her daughters the importance of women's achievements and inspired all three to pursue graduate education. Beth was proud of her pioneer heritage and spent many hours doing genealogy work. She was a member of AAUW, the Democratic Party, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A strong-minded and brilliant woman, she followed current events closely and loved films, flowers, her pets, and long drives in the country. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Spokane; daughters Amanda Marie (Terry) Ballou of Chelan, WA, Ann (Richard) Engar of Salt Lake City, and Jennie Lynette of Spokane; brother Sterling John (Marilyn) Bennett of North Salt Lake; and three grandchildren. A funeral service was held Friday, December 21, 2001 in Provo, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, Thursday, December 20, 2001.] | tree1 |
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