JENSEN, CHRISTIAN S., farmer, son of Jens and Elsie, was born in Denmark March 12, 1826. He joined the Mormon church in 1855 and in 1856 came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train and suffering much from hunger and cold. He lost three yoke of oxen, one of their children died, and they arrived in Salt Lake City, through a relief company, in over three feet of snow, with nothing left. In 1857 he came to Ephraim, assisted in building the fort and lived in it for two years. Served in the Black Hawk war. Before coming to this country he served one year in the war against Germany, receiving a bullet in the left shoulder. In his battalion were 1300 men, 900 being killed or wounded in one day. He went to Circle Valley to help settle the country, but had to leave after building a home, on account of Indians. Was head water master fifteen years. Is one of the high priests. Was married in Denmark to Karen Jensen. She died in Ephraim March 3, 1897, leaving one living son: Hans C. Second wife was Trena Neilson, native of Denmark. She has three children: Christina, James C. and Annie.

JENSEN, HANS C, farmer, son of Jens and Kirsten, was born in Denmark January 25, 1834. He learned the trade of a miller, and in 1861 he came to Utah, bringing his mother, crossing the plains in Capt. Preston's train, and located in Ephraim. He went to Circle Valley to assist the settlers, and in company with his brother, P. C, and Ivor Peterson, constructed a grist mill, propelled by wind power. In 1866 they were driven out by Indians, losing everything, and returned to Ephraim. Hans then run Willardsen's mill for eight years and went to farming, which he still carries on successfully, owning 250 acres of land. Was a member of the City Council two terms. Married in Salt Lake City July 31, 1871, to Nellie, daughter of Lars and Christina Lundstein, born in Sweden. She died May 5, 1891. They had ten children: Amelia, Louesa, Hans C, Harold W. and Edgar M., living; John H., Nicolina, Ada, Royal F. and Nellie, deceased.

JENSEN, JENS P., farmer, son of Hans and Annie K.Hansen, was born in Housenge, Denmark, December12, 1815. He was raised to farming, joined the Mormonchurch and came to Utah in 1866, crossing the plainsin an ox-train under Capt. Abner Lowry, and located atEphraim. Bought five acres of land and now ownsseventy-five acres. He was a member of the City Councilfor several years. Before leaving Denmark he wasa traveling elder two years, and in 1882 went back as amissionary, remaining about two years. Was marriedin Salt Lake City October 23, 1866, to Dorthea Jensen, anative of Denmark. They have had eight children:Peter D., Adolph W., Sophia K., Hans E. and ChristianK., living; Jens J. A., Anna K. and Josephine E., deceased.

JENSEN, JOHN C, deceased, farmer and wheelwright,son of Jens and Johanna. M., was born in DenmarkJune 24, 1828, He learned the trade of a wheelwright,joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in1862, crossing the plains in an ox-train under BishopMadsen, and located in Ephraim. Was a prominent manin church affairs and for many years counselor to thepresident of the elder's quorum. He followed his tradeof a wheelwright and died here November 17, 1889, Wasmarried in Denmark to Annie S., daughter of Neils andDorthea Christensen Neilsen, born in Denmark July 24,1835. They had twelve children: John C, Daniel C,Charles F, Andrew N., Benjamin L. and Erastus T., living;Jens J., Johanna D., Martina B., Marinus L,, JensinaJ, and Mina, deceased; four died while crossing the ocean.

JENSEN, OLE C, farmer and stock-raiser, son of Hansand Hetta, was born in Denmark September 2, 1854.The family came to Utah in 1863, crossing the plainsin an ox-train, and located in Ephraim, remaining tenyears, when they removed to Levan, where they now reside.Ole grew up to farm life and freighted produce tothe mining camps of Utah and Nevada. He bought asmall farm and cultivates it, having also about 100 headof stock. He and his father took part in the Black Hawkwar, being in a party that were driven from Ephraimcanyon, losing their teams. Is interested in a threshingmachine and follows that work every fall. Was marriedin Spring City July 23, 1877, to Maria, daughter of Sorenand Karen M. Mortensen, born in Denmark November15, 1853. They have had ten children: Hans O., Myrtle,Orvel, Randolph, Caroline, Edwin, Ross, Selma and anInfant, living; Franklin, deceased.

JENSEN, P. C, known as P. C. Jensen Kjolbye, son ofJens and Kirsten, was born in Denmark April 24,1830. He learned the trade of a carpenter, joinedthe Mormon church, and in 1862 came to Utah, crossingthe plains in Capt. Madsen's company, and located inEphraim, where he followed his trade for several years.In 1865 he went to Circle Valley, built a grist mill andgood home, which he lost with several cattle, when thesettlers were driven out by Indians. He returned toEphraim and took part in the Black Hawk war. Operateda meat market several years, then went to farmingand wool-growing, now having 4000 sheep. In 1877 hewent on a mission of twenty-six months to Copenhagen.Was married in Denmark in 1860 to Mary C. Christensen.They have had five children: Jacob, Martin, Peter andJames, living; Elsina, deceased.

JENSEN, PETER D., teacher of the grammar grade ofthe public schools, residing in Ephraim, son of JensP. and Dorthea, was born in Ephraim May 17, 1869.He was raised to farm work and attended the Ephraimdistrict schools. Taught school during the winter of1891 and 1892, then entered the B. Y. Academy at Provo,taking a two years' normal course. Taught three yearsat Monroe and one in Manti. Is an active worker in theSunday-school and missionary for Sanpete county. Wasmarried in Manti temple September 26, 1894, to SarahJ., daughter of Nephi and Mary A. J. Rees, born in Wales,this county, December 13, 1873. They have two children:Eva D., born in Wales, July 3, 1895; and Delille, born inEphraim June 30, 1897.

JENSEN, RASMUS, farmer, son of Jens and MaryJorgensen, was born in Denmark January 31, 1842. He was raised on a, farm, joined the Mormon churchand came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Saunder'sox-train, and located in Ephraim in October, 1863. Hisparents and brother came in 1866, mother died on theroad and father here in 1888. Rasmus took part in theBlack Hawk war; was in the canyon when three personswere killed by Indians, and had to run for his life. In1868 he went to the North Platte river after emigrants.Was engaged several years in freighting produce to themining camps, then bought a farm, now owns 100 acresand considerable cattle, being a successful man. Wasmarried in Ephraim October 22, 1876, to Ingabor IversenShe has three children: James, Erastus and Orson. Alsohas one by former marriage: Gustave A. Iversen.

JENSEN, SOREN P., farmer, son of Peter and Kersten,was born in Denmark August 17, 1843. Thefamily joined the Mormon church and emigrated in1862, crossing the plains in Bishop Madsen's train, andlocated in Moroni. Father died in Moroni May 18, 1872;mother May 20, 1880. In 1863 Soren came to Ephraimand engaged in farming. He took part in the BlackHawk war, being in the Salina canyon and other engagements.In 1866 he went to the Missouri river, in Capt.Abner Lowry's company, after emigrants. He purchaseda small farm and now has sixty acres and a good home inthe city. Is also interested in a threshing machine,which he works every year. In 1889 he went on a twoyears' mission to Denmark. Was married in Ephraimto Mary Christensen. She had six children: Mary,Peter, Maria, Christian, Soren and Elvina. Wife diedand he married Dorthea Folkersen, who also died, leavingtwo children: Sidonia and Wilford. Was married againSeptember 8, 1897, to Martina Ring.

JOHANSEN, AUGUST, farmer and wool-grower, son ofCarl and Keisa, was born in Sweden, November 24,1845. The family joined the Mormon church andfather and mother emigrated in 1863, August, arriving in1864, crossing the plains in an ox-train under BishopPreston, and located in Ephraim. They took part in theBlack Hawk war and parents both died here. Augustreached Ephraim without a dollar and owing for his fareacross the plains, now has 6,000 sheep which he and histwo eldest sons handle successfully, besides conducting agood farm. He was married in Salt Lake City, November30, 1867, to Christina Jorgensen. They have ten children,Charles, Annie, Edwin, Clara, Josephine, Arthur, George,Rupert, Albert and Harold.

JOHNSON, ALBERT, proprietor of Ephraim saw andplaning mill, son of Christen and Nicoline. was bornin Norway, April 18, 1868. He and a sister came toEphraim in 1880 and he learned the carpenter's tradeIn 1889 he and Madsen Bros, secured the present location,then an old mill known as Thorpe's, and put inwood working machinery, using water power, in 1891he purchased the entire business and is doing well in contractingand building and furnishing materials, he haserected several fine buildings in this city. In January,1898, he put in a steam plant and employs two to fourmen. Is a stock-holder in the Gunnison roller mills andinterested in a sawmill east of the city. Was marriedin Ephraim, December 28, 1892, to Jennie, daughter ofNiels and Catherine Thompson, born in Ephraim, November7, 1872. They have three children, Lucile, Graceand Robert A.

JORGENSEN, JORGEN, farmer, son of Jens C. andCaroline, was born in Denmark, June 18, 1851. Thefamily joined the Mormon church and came to Utah,crossing the plains in Bishop Madsen's company, teachingEphraim in November, 1862. Jorgen and his fatherquarried rock for many years, furnishing material fornumerous buildings in Ephraim. The parents removedto Lehi. He does some quarrying, but devotees most ofhis time to handling a ninety-acre farm, which he owns.Took part in the Black Hawk war; went on a mission toDenmark in 1896, and was water master for fifteen years.Was married in Salt Lake City, March 9, 1874, to Dorcas,daughter of Andrew and Margaret Larsen, born in Denmark,November 30, 1852. They have had eleven children,Camilla, George A., Enoch, Rebecca, Orpa, Gilbertand Lyman living; Trena, Nora, Josephine and JohnH. deceased.

LARSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmer and stock-raiser, son of Christen and Maria C, was born in Denmark, September 18, 1869. He was raised to farm work and now owns 120 acres of good land, seventy head of cattle and is a prosperous young farmer. Was married in Ephraim, November 15, 1893, to Sarah, daughter of Gustav and Fredrikke Soderberg, born in Ephraim, April 24, 1873. They have two children, Ira D., born August 30, 1894, and Evan C, November 12, 1896.

LARSEN, CHRISTEN A., farmer and stock-raiser, son of Christen and Maria C, was born in Denmark, March 6, 1836. His parents joined the Mormon church in 1852 and father was an elder in the church. In December, 1853, the family started for Utah and arrived in Salt Lake City, October 5, 1854, in Captain Olsen's company of ox-teams. Parents came to Ephraim in fall of 1854, father paying the fares of twenty others, had nothing when he arrived. Father died in Nephi in 1887, mother died in Denmark when Christen was 9 years of age. He remained in Salt Lake City two years, then came to Ephraim, receiving a small piece of land, which he has added to, and now owns over 300 acres, being interested in stock-raising. During the Black Hawk war he was an active participant, at one time in a skirmish with Indians having a horse shot from under him. Was a member of the City Council two years. Does some money loaning for himself and others. He is a strong believer in free speech and religious freedom. Was excommunicated from the church about 1871, and later erected a large hall by his residence and fitted it up, giving any and all denominations the privilege of using it for many years. Was married in Ephraim, May 18, 1858, to Mary A., daughter of Andrew and Annie Jensen, born in Denmark. They have seven children, William, Mary, Annie, Christian, Olivia, Alma C. and Zenobia.

LARSEN, C. P., farmer and stock-raiser, son of Christen and Johanna M., was born in Denmark, October 6, 1840. The family joined the Mormon church and emigrated in 1855, stopping in Burlington, Iowa, until 1857, when they crossed the plains in Capt. Cowley's company. He came to Ephraim in 1858, parents and four children coming in 1860. Father died here in 1884, mother in 1862. In 1862 C. P. went back to the Missouri river for emigrants. He served in the Black Hawk war and was in the skirmishes in Salina canyon and Grass Valley. Was married in Ephraim, April 9, 1862, to Mary, daughter of Rasmus and Caroline Larsen. Her parents came to Ephraim in 1854 among the first settlers, and both died here. She has had ten children. Peter, Rasmus, Nora, Amelia, Rosella, John C, Raymond and Mabel living; Ole and Caroline V., deceased

LARSEN, GEORGE, deceased, son of Christian and Mary, was born in Denmark, November 10, 1846. The family came to Utah in 1851 and located in Ephraim. He was raised a farmer and continued the work till his death, January 29, 1873. In the Black Hawk war he was a minute man, going on many trips after Indians. Was an active churchman and went back to the Missouri river in 1866 after emigrants. He was in the engagements with Indian's east of Ephraim and in the canyon, seeing the three men killed. Was married in Salt Lake City, November 2, 1867, to Kisty, daughter of Rasmus and Anna C. Johnson, born on the island of Falster, Denmark, November 22, 1818. They had three children, Anna C, wife of Charles Nelson; George C. and Lillie, wife of Christian Willardson. Mrs. Larsen came from Denmark in 1853 and was in Manti when a list of settlers was made for Ephraim. Her father was the first Danish person to sign the roll. He helped build the forts and served in the Black Hawk war. Father died July 2, 1871; mother, March 11, 1889.

LARSEN, H. P., druggist, son of Michael and Annie K., was born in Horbelov, Island of Falster, Denmark, January 15, 1857. He attended the schools of his native country and then studied for overseer of a farm. His father died and mother joined the Mormon church and came to Utah with him and sister, Karen M., locating a short time at Scipio and coming to Ephraim in 1873. He learned the carpenter trade which he followed for a number of years. Studied music and became a teacher of the violin and leader of the city orchestra. Then studied pharmacy under Dr. W. H. Olsten, and became a registered pharmacist. He opened his drug store in 1887 and has a fine place, the first one in Ephraim, carrying drugs, medicines, chemicals, toilet articles, paints, oils, groceries, hardware, and is doing a very successful business. He was appointed postmaster in November, 1887, and resigned in October, 1897. Is a member of the Utah Pharmaceutical association and an active Democratic politician. Married in Salt Lake City to Sarah E. Christensen. She died leaving one child, Sarah E. Was married again to Mary A. Larson. They have two children, Rhoda E. and Aubrey M.

LARSEN, JAMES P., farmer, son of Christen S. and Johanna M., was born in Denmark March 11, 1842. The family joined the Mormon church and emigrated in 1855, stopping at Burlington, la., for lack of funds till 1856, when they came to Utah in an ox-train under Capt. James Brown, and located in Ephraim, where his parents died. James took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the Salina canyon engagement and shot through the coat sleeve. In 1863 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. In 1880 he was called on a two years' mission to Denmark. He was for many years a member of the band. Has a nice farm and is a successful farmer. Was married in Ephraim, January 19, 1863, to Kisty, daughter of Rasmus and Caroline Larsen, born in Denmark, January 21, 1847. Her parents were among the first settlers of Ephraim; both died here. She has had twelve children, Annie, Caroline L., Tina, Eliza, Vilate, Carrie, Alonzo and Lavor living; James R., Lewis, Hannah D. and George H., deceased.

LARSEN, OLE, millwright, son of Rasmus and Caroline, was born in Denmark, on the Island of Falster, November 13, 1850. The family joined the Mormon church and came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Fosgren's company, reaching Ephraim in 1853, and going to Manti. In 1854 they returned to Ephraim, father assisted in building the forts, and was a prominent churchman, for many years being president of the Quorum of Seventies. Parents died here some years ago. Ole learned the trade of a cabinet maker, then went to Salt Lake City and learned to be an engineer. Later he learned to be a millwright and assisted in putting up most of the mills in the county. He owns an interest in the Huntington mill in Emery county, which he put up. Is a contractor in erecting buildings. Took part in the Black Hawk war in guarding and other duties. Was married in Salt Lake City, April 15, 1870, to Annie M., daughter of Andrew P. and Annie Olsen, born in Denmark, September 22, 1852. They have four children, Annie C, wife of William H. Bailey; Clara L., wife of Adelbert Anderson; Angeline, wife of Charles Jensen, and Marinda, wife of Andrew T. Bjerregaard

LARSEN, WILLIAM A., farmer and wool-grower, son of Christian A. and Mary A. Larsen, was born in Ephraim, February 23, 1860. He was raised to farm work and now follows farming and stock-raising. Owns 145 acres of land. Attended the University of Utah a short time and made a study of music for two years, becoming an expert on the flute. Was a member of the brass band fifteen years. Served as assistant postmaster in Ephraim five years and postmaster at Price, Carbon county, eight months. Was married in Salt Lake City, October 28, 1880, to Matilda, daughter of Lars and Mary A. Anderson, born in Ephraim, October 4, 1859. Her parents died here, coming in 1856 among the early settlers, father being a representative man. Her children are William A., Drucilla E., Mary E., Mary A. J., Hillary L., Grace O. and Vera M. living; Raphael and Christian B., deceased.

LUND, HON. ANTHON H., merchant, son of Henry and Ane Christine, was born at Aalborg, Denmark, May 15, 1844. He was sent to school at 4 years of age and soon learned to read. The historical part of the Bible had a special attraction for him. This early reading has proved of incalculable value to him in his ministerial labors. At 7 years he entered the city schools of Aalborg and when hardly 12 years old he had reached the foremost place in the highest grade. His uncle and grandmother joined the Mormon church early in the '50's, but he was but a young boy when he first came in contact with the Saints, but he became deeply interested in their teachings and was soon convinced of their truth. At 13 years of age he was sent as a missionary to the Aalborg conference. At 16 he was appointed to preside over the Aalborg branch and also a traveling elder. In the spring of 1862 he emigrated to Utah in the company of Bishop C. A. Madsen. Arriving in Utah, he spent three months in Fairview as a farm hand. He went next to Mount Pleasant. John Baiton, one of the early settlers of that place, engaged him to teach his children. He lived with these people nearly seven years. In the spring of 1864 he was sent to the Missouri river after emigrants. Was clerk of the company and helped in guard duties. When he returned to Mount Pheasant in the fall he was engaged to teach school. The next spring he was engaged as clerk in William Jenning's store in Mount Pleasant. In the winter of 1866, when the building of the Deseret telegraph line was completed, President Young called a number of young men to learn telegraphy and he was chosen. Upon his return to Mount Pleasant he built a telegraph office and photographic gallery, and when the Deseret telegraph line was extended through the southern settlements he took the position of operator and also engaged in the business of photography. In the fall of 1870 he moved to Ephraim, having married the daughter of Bishop Peterson, and has resided here ever since. When the Co-op. store was established he was elected a director and appointed secretary. Was also elected a, member of the first City Council. In the spring of 1871 he accompanied his father-in-law on a mission to Scandinavia and was appointed business manager of the mission. In 1873 he accepted a position in the Ephraim Co-op. store and became its manager, which position he held until 1883, when he was again called to go to Scandinavia on a mission. Under his management the store had become one of the leading stores of the county, and for years the shareholders received a dividend of 25 percent. In 1874 he was chosen a member of the High Council, and when the Sanpete stake was organized in 1877 he was chosen to be a member of the new High Council and also appointed clerk of the Sanpete stake. In 1883 he went to Scandinavia as president of that mission. He edited two papers in Danish and one in Swedish, and attended to a large emigration business. He returned in the fall of 1885 and was elected a member of the Territorial Legislature, re-elected in 1887. Among the bills he introduced, which were passed, were the bills for the founding of the Reform School and the Agricultural College. In 1880 he accepted the position as agent for Z. C. M. I. in Sanpete and Sevier counties, and held it until May, 1888, when he was appointed vice-president of the Manti Temple and a member of the Church Board of Education. In 1889 he was sustained as one of the Twelve Apostles. On the death of President D. H. Wells in 1891 he succeeded him in the presidency of the Manti Temple. In 1893 he received the appointment of president of the European mission and occupied this position over three years. His knowledge of several of the European languages was a great help to him in that position. In 1897 he was elected a director of the Z. C. M. I., and in December of the same year he was sent on a special mission to Turkey. He organized branches of the church at Aintab and Aleppo, and visited Jerusalem and the Holy Land. He returned in June, 1898. During the last ten years he has carried on a successful business in stoves and furniture. He has always taken an active interest in public affairs, especially in the improvement of schools. He held the position of school trustee for many years and as superintendent of the North Ward Sunday school. His wife was Sarah A., daughter of Canute and Sarah A. Peterson, born in Lehi, January 4, 1853. They were married in Salt Lake City, May 2, 1870, and have had nine children, Anthony C, who has received a musical education in Germany, has had charge of the musical department of B. Y. academy the last three years, and was the youngest member of the Constitutional State convention; Henry C, taking a law course in the Michigan University; Bay, teacher in Ephraim schools; Othniel, August William, George C. and Eva, at home; Sarah H. and Canute, deceased

LUND, THOMAS P., manufacturer of lumber, son of Peter and Mary A., was born in Denmark, August 6, 1857. He came with his parents to Utah in '68, crossing the plains in an ox train and located at Ephraim. Worked on a farm and in the canyon getting out lumber till '87, when he purchased a sawmill, thirteen miles east of Ephraim, which he still owns, employing twelve to fifteen men and cutting about 300,000 feet of lumber annually. Also owns 100 acres of land and is engaged in stock-raising. He served in the Black Hawk war at guarding and herding stock. Was married in Salt Lake City, May 20, 1880, to Carrie C, daughter of Soren and Elsie M. Olsen. They have six children: Elsie M., Tressie, Thomas L., Alma C, Eva S. and Carrie E

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