Lars Peter Jensen Family

I've been getting into Family History again, New.familysearch.org is dragging me in (kicking and screaming). I'm finding so many mistakes and misconceptions that I simply have to help correct, therefore, I'm getting back into research.

Anyway I've decided to post some family history on my Jensen line. I already gave you histories on my Jensen Grandparents, here is some pictures on Grandpa Jensen's family.

To recap: John William Jensen was the 6Th of 11

children, he was born in 1881.

Can you identify John in this picture???

Father is Lars Peter Jensen - born - 28 March 1844 in Soby, Viborg, Denmark, he died 29 March 1911 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah.

His wife: Matte Katherine Jensen (not related) born - 23 Nov. 1848 - in Raadved, Sknvdrd., Denmark - died -11 April 1915 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah.

Family tradition tell us that Lars and Matte knew each other in Denmark, they both immigrated when their families were converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and met again in "Zion". They were married 23 Jan. 1871 in the endowment house in Salt Lake City, Utah.

To the right of Mattie is John William Jensen. Pretty handsome fellow my grandfather!! While visiting with my brother this summer (I always thought he looked like the Wilcock side of the family) I discovered that in his dotage he looks very much like the Jensen side of the family.

I will identify the rest of the family, although I don't really know much of anything about them.

Oldest child Anna Mary Katherine Jensen, Born Nov 1871 in Parowan, Iron, Utah - I think all roads to Zion eventually led to Parowan, that is also where my Wilcock ancestors settled. They must have known each other?

The next child and oldest son was Peter Oliver Jensen, born in 1873 in Parowan, Iron, Utah.

The next child (not pictured) was Parley Andrew Jensen, born 1875 - died 1877. Also in Parowan, Iron, Utah.

Next was Caroline Marian Jensen - Born 1877 in Parowan, Iron, Utah. I do have a short history of "Aunt" Caroline that tells us a little about the Jensen Family. Anyone interested, I'll look it up and e-mail it to you.

The next son is Orson Parley Jensen born 1879 in Parowan.

My grandfather was the next child, John William, (picturesd above) church records and other records I have found says he was born in Parowan, however, I have had other correspondence that says he was born in Bluff City, San Juan County, Utah. Does anyone out there have an answer??

We can assume from the dates and birth places of the children, the family moved from Parowan to Bluff City, San Juan, Utah around 1881.

This son is Alfred Oscar Jensen - Born 1883 in Bluff City, San Juan, Utah.

The next child (not pictured) is Delbert Marion born in 1886 in Richfield, died in 1902.

Looks like another move between 1883 and 1886 to Richfield, Sevier, Utah. They were some of the first settlers of Richfield.

The next was Lester Edgar Jensen - (not pictured) Born in 1888 - Richfield, Sevier, Utah - died in 1891

This last daughter is Hortense Margaret Jensen - Born 1891 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah.

The Youngest son is Harvey Richard, born 1894 Richfield, Sevier, Utah

I also have an amazing picture of Lars Peter's parents and family. Next post you will get another Jensen History Lesson.

Keep the comments coming I need to know you are listening!

I'm braging again

Ain't they cute, these three cuties are all cousins, first cousins, they are all two. or almost two. I'm glad there parents have to put up with the "terrible twos" with this group.

On the left is Misa Cuff, she will be two next month. Yesterday I was "to her house to play" and she has a couple of tea sets and we had a wonderful time having tea parties etc., until her grandma (my daughter) came to relieve me.

The little "blond bombshell" in the middle is Emma Cuff, she is the cutest. littlest, full of life great grand daughter any GG could ask for. She too will be two in November.

On the right is Christine Cuff, she is the prettiest baby, she turned two in June, so these three are known as "The Cousins". I hope when they get older they will enjoy getting together just as some of their other cousins (now grown) liked to get together for what we called "Cousin Reunions".

Now we can't neglect the boys, The "big" boy is Krew Richter, he turned 3 in June they live in St. Louis now (daddy is going to school) so I don't get to see them very often and probably won't for the next 4 years, I'm so glad their Mommy posts pictures on her blog and face book so GG can keep up with them. The little guy is Sway Richter - yup - their are brothers. There is another "boy" cousin, but Emerson didn't stay on this earth to play, we will have to be very good to get to watch him grow up some day.
I have one more great grand due this year, Misa is expecting a baby sister, in March - the boys better get busy.
Thanks for letting me bore you with my wonderful great grands, of course you always know how to go to the "next blog". Until next time when I brag about something else or perhaps even get back into family history.

How about Elder Holland!!!

That's what I'm getting from everyone that talks about Conference yesterday. I really enjoyed all the talks, getting back to basics seems to be the theme of this conference. I also really enjoyed Elder Bednar, and Elder, and Elder. I guess I enjoyed them all.
I usually have a project to keep my hands busy, because I don't set still and be quiet very well. This conference I worked on a quilt I started in the 198??. It's a candlewick quilt and when it's finished it will be 98% hand work. When I bought the kit, we had a king size bed and now we only have a queen size bed, I think I can probably get 2 quilts out of this kit. Anyway, back to conference, I got 2 blocks completely finished, I think by the time this project is finished, I should be about 110 years old.
I'm glad Tasha had a good birthday and got "what she wanted". I think she doesn't tell all to her parents what she wants, because she thinks it is really good for them to use their imagination!! Sounds like they did the right thing, what 17 year old girl would not like a gift card to a cloths store - Have fun shopping Tasha.
Well that's all for now, my best to Kathryn and Jared, how am I going to excel in the great grand category if my grands continue to have all this trouble. You are all, always in my prayers.

No one knows the answers??

OK, I'm going to enlighten you, first a photo of the Tabernacle, I miss conference in the Tabernacle, but the Conference Center does hold more Saints, and you don't have to be crunched in so tight.

We were in Salt Lake City (the City when I was growing up) and went to an organ recital, isn't it an amazing building??

Brigham was sustained as Prophet, 2 Dec. 1847, Joseph Smith Died 27 June 1844 - You do the math!!

Brigham Young died 28 Aug 1877, John Taylor was sustained as Prophet 10 Oct 1880 - more than a few days??

John Taylor died 25 July 1887 - Wilford Woodruff was sustained as Prophet 7 April 1889 - getting closer?

Wilford Woodruff died 2 Sept. 1898 and Lorenzo Snow was sustained as Prophet 13 Sept 1898. Now you all know about how long it takes to sustain a new Prophet, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

I love to read your comments, keep up the great work and once again enjoy conference, there may be a quiz after!!