This document provides biographical information about Neils Christian Jorgensen and his family who emigrated from Denmark to Utah in 1873. It details that Neils was born in 1833 in Denmark and emigrated with his wife Kjeistina Erickson Jorgensen and daughter Petrea, arriving in Utah in 1873. After their arrival, they settled in Fountain Green, Sanpete County, Utah. Neils later married Martha Febble in 1895 after the death of his first wife Kjeistina in 1894. The document also provides genealogical information about Neils' children and descendants who emigrated from Denmark and settled in Utah and other places in the American West.

1. Neils Christian Jorgensen (1833 -1911) &
Kjeistina Erickson Jorgensen (1821 – 1894) &
Martha Febble (1841 – 1907)
Neils Christian Jorgensen (1833 -1911) and Kjeistina Erickson Jorgensen (1821 – 1894) and their
daughter Petrea emigrated from Denmark during 1873
Svendborg, Denmark
Niels Christian Jorgensen (1833 – 1911) Emigration 1873
Birth: 28 February 1833 Espe, Svenborg, Denmark
Death: 28 November 1911 Fountian Green, Utah,
Burial: Fountain Green, Sanpete Co. Utah
MARRIED 16 November 1853 Of, Espe, Svenborg, Denmark
Kjeistina Ericksen (1821 – 1894) Emigration 1873
Birth: 29 November 1821 Nybolle, Svendborg, Denmark
Death: 5 January 1894 Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah
Burial: 7 January 1894 Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah
MARRIED 6 March 1895
Martha Febble (1841-1907)
Birth: 16 October 1841 Bristol, Glouchester, England
Death: 13 June 1907 Scipio, Millard, Utah
Burial: Fountain Green, Sanpete Co. Utah
CHILDREN:
Lars Christian Jorgensen (1853-1892) Emigration 1872
Petrea Jorgensen (1856-1936) Emigration 1873
Hans Peter Jorgensen (1856-1936) Emigration 1872
Eric Christian Jorgensen (1860-1910) Emigration 1872
Fredrick Christian Jorgensen (1863-1867) Died before Emigration
Wilhelm Christian Jorgensen (1867-1869) Died before Emigration

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Denmark
Denmark is geographically the southernmost of the Nordic nations, which also include Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden. Its land mass includes Jutland, a peninsula extending north from Germany, and more than
480 islands. Denmark consists of 16,630 square miles (43,094 sq. km.). With the exception of its 42-mile
southern border with Germany, Denmark is surrounded by water.
Sweden lies to the east across the Oresund, a narrow body of water that links the North and Baltic Seas; Norway
lies to the north; and the North Sea to the west. Denmark has nearly 4,500 miles of coastline, and no part of the
nation is more than 30 miles from the sea. Denmark also possesses Greenland, the world's largest island, and the
Faeroe Islands, both of which are semiautonomous. Denmark means "field of the Danes."
The Danish national flag, the oldest national banner in the world, is a white
cross on a red field. Legend has it that the banner, called Dannebrog, descended
from the heavens in the midst of a battle between the Danes and the Estonians
on June 15, 1219.
Although the smallest of the Nordic countries in terms of land mass, Denmark,
with 5.2 million people, is second in population after Sweden. The Danish
people are among the most homogeneous in the world. Almost all Danes are of
Nordic stock, and most are members of the Lutheran church.
Because of the ancient practice called patronymics, whereby Peter, the son of Jens, became Peter Jensen, many
Danes have the same surname. Although a government decree in 1856 ended patronymics, some 60 percent of
all present day Danish names end in "sen" with Jensen and Nielsen being the most common. Approximately one
out of every four Danes lives in the capital of Copenhagen ( K ø benhavn ) and its suburbs on the eastern island
of Sealand. Other major cities include Århus, Odense, and Ålborg. The country's official language is Danish,
but many Danes, especially the young, also speak English and German.
Between 1820 and 1850, about 60 Danes got established each year in the United States. However, they soon
totaled to more than 375,000 Danes between 1820 and 1990; a vast majority of whom emigrated between 1860
and 1930. The largest arrival year for Danish
emigration in United States was 1882, when
11.618 new Danes settled in the country.
The first significant wave of Danish immigrants
to America consisted mainly of converts to the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
(Mormons), who settled in United States in
1850. They settled down in the newly acquired
state of Utah, which had been under Mexican
control until 1848. There were about 17,000 such
immigrants. Many of these Danes settled in the
small farming communities of Sanpete and
Sevier counties. These continue to be the
counties in the United States with second and
fifth largest percentages of Danish Americans
today, respectively.

3. Son’s Hans Peter Jorgensen (1856-1936) at the age of 16, emigrated from Denmark during 1872
with two brother, Lars Christian and Eric Christian.
Hans Peter Jorgensen (1856 – 1936) Settled at Fountain Green, Sanpete Co., Utah
Lars Christian Jorgensen (1853-1892) settled at Emery, Emery Co., Utah
Eric Christian Jorgensen (1860-1910) settled at Colonial Diaz, Chihuahua, Mexico
Neils Christen Jorgenses & Kjeistina Ericksen Jorgensen and & daughter Petrea emigration during 1873
Copenhagen, Denmark to Hull, England on the Pacific (27 Jun 1873)
Copenhagen to Hull on the Pacific (27 Jun 1873)
http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_Scandinavia/t:passenger/id:855/keywords:Jor
gensen
PASSENGER LIST aboard Pacific
• sen, Niels Chr.Jørgen Father; Jørgensen, Kirsten Mother; Jørgensen, Petrea Daughter
Liverpool, England to New York on the Wisconsin (2 Jul 1873 - 15 Jul 1873)
http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:voyage/id:444/keywords:Jorgensen#.U
M8vU-Q0WSo
Ship Name Wisconsin
Departure 2 Jul 1873 from Liverpool
Arrival 15 Jul 1873 at New York
Source BMR, Book #1041, pp. 276-280 (FHL #025,692); Customs #714 (FHL #175,734); SMR, 1873 (FHL #025,696); Deseret News
vol.22 (July 30, 1873), p.404
PASSENGER LIST aboard Wisconsin
GRANDFATHER Neils Christain Jorgensen
• sen, Neils C.Jorgen 1933; Jorgensen, Kirsten 1921; Jorgensen, Peter “Petrea” 1856
Jorgensen, Neils C. (Age 40) = Born 1833
Additional family members on this voyage:
Jorgensen, Kirsten (Age: 50) = 1823 Born: 1821
Jorgensen, Peter (Petrea) (Age: 16) = 1857 Born: 1856

4. http://momsmf.tripod.com/shippics/shipsNtoZ.html
A Compilation of General
Voyage Notes “Wisconsin”
"July. Wed. 2. [1873] -- The
steamship Wisconsin sailed from
Liverpool, England, with 976
Saints, in charge of David O.
Calder. The company arrived at
New York July 15th, and at Salt
Lake City, July 24, 1873 ."
CC, p.90
". . . A company of Scandinavian Saints emigrating to Zion (870 souls) sailed from Copenhagen on the
steamers 'Pacific' and 'Milo' June 27, 1873, Apostle Erastus Snow, President Canute Peterson and Elders Peter
F. Madsen and Paul Dehlin returned to their homes in Zion with this company of emigrants.
The 'Pacific,' which left Copenhagen at 12:30 p.m. and on which Apostle Snow had charge of the Saints,
arrived at Hull, England, on the 30th, at 8:30 p.m. A child was born on this voyage. The same day the company
went by train to Liverpool, where they immediately embarked on the steamship 'Wisconsin.'
The 'Milo,' on which Elder Canute Peterson had charge of the Saints, left Copenhagen three hours later than the
'Pacific' and arrived at Hull on the 1st day of July, 24 hours later than the other ship. At 9 p.m. this company
arrived in Liverpool and also embarked on the ocean steamer 'Wisconsin' which sailed from Liverpool July
2nd 1873 with 976 souls (immigrating LDS members) on board, in charge of Elder David O. Calder, assisted
by Elders Canute Peterson, Peter F. Madsen, S. S. Jones and Paul Dehlin. Of the emigrants 104 were English.
After a successful voyage the 'Wisconsin' arrived safely in New York, July 15th
1873. The number of the
passengers had increased, one child being born on board, and decreased by the loss of two, as a Brother Knud
Mortensen was missed at Liverpool and a child was killed by accident. From New York the journey westward
was resumed by railway, and the company arrived in Salt Lake City on July 24th
1873 . . . ." HSM, p.216
"ZIONWARD. -- One of the largest companies of the Saints that have ever set sail from this or any other port,
left Liverpool for New York on Wednesday, the 2nd instant, in the steamship Wisconsin, Captain T. W.
Freeman.
This is the second company of emigrants this season who have left their native lands for Utah, and number 104
English and 872 Scandinavians, making a total of 976 souls. The Saints are in the charge of Elder David O.
Calder, who is assisted by Elders K. Petersen, S. S. Jones, P. F. Madsen and Paul Dehlin. These brethren are
returning home, to Utah, after having faithfully and diligently performed their missions in Europe. Elders
Calder and Jones arrived in this country a year ago, the former laboring in Scotland and the latter principally in
the Sheffield Conference. Elder Petersen arrived here two years ago, and has presided over the Scandinavian
Mission during the period. Elder Madsen has labored in the same Mission for three years past, while Elder
Dehlin has labored two years there. Brother Calder's son, David G., who accompanied his father on his mission,
returns also with this company. May the Lord bless and prosper all on board, and land them safely at their
destination." MS, 35:27 (July 8, 1873), p.425
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5. Niels Christian Jorgensen (1833 – 1911)
Kjeistina Ericksen (1821 – 1894)
After arrival in Utah the family settled in
Fountain Green, Sanpete Co., Utah
Niels Christian Jorgensen (1833 – 1911)
MARRIED 6 March 1895
Martha Fablier (1841-1907) a.k.a. Martha Fablier Plair
Birth: 16 October 1841 Bristol, Glouchester, England
Death: 13 June 1907 Scipio, Millard, Utah
Burial: Fountain Green, Sanpete Co. Utah
a.k.a. Martha Fablier Plair, Martha Febble (tombstone)
Daughter: Petrea Jorgensen (1856 – 1936) Settled at Fountain Green, Sanpete Co,, Utah
MARRIED 3 November 1873
Andrew Marquis Barentsen
Birth: 22 January 1833 Grimstrup, Ribe (Rovsthoje), Denmark
Death: 9 January 1915 Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah, USA
HISTORIES OF FOUNTAIN GREEN, UTAH
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1395
http://www.onlineutah.com/fountaingreenhistory.shtml
http://www.thenorrs.com/familyhistory/fhdocs/FountainGreenHistory.pdf
Fountain Green was founded in 1859 by George W. Johnson, and his three sons, Amos P., Horace and Oliver.
In 1860 Robert Lewis Johnson and his wife Polly Ann Guymon Johnson were sent by Brigham Young to help
with the settling of the town. He was appointed the first bishop in 1861, holding the office for twenty-three
years. He built a house in 1863, which not only provided living quarters for his family but also was used as the
first hotel. General Authorities stayed there as well as other travelers through the area. One room was
used as a store, the first established in the town.
In the spring of 1860, aspen logs were obtained from the mountains and a meetinghouse was built. It also served
as the first schoolhouse.
The monument is situated on the lot where the old tithing office was built in 1907. It was used to store tithes of
produce, eggs, meat, flour, etc. Twice a week these articles were hauled to Eureka and sold at the mining camps
around that area. In this way the produce, which had been given for tithing, was converted into money for
church use. Over the years the tithing office has served the Relief Society, been used for auxiliary meetings and
a bishop's office. It was finally turned over to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, who renovated the building,
landscaped the grounds and use it as a meeting place and relic hall.
The old Fountain Green school bell was placed on top of the white brick monument. As each new schoolhouse
was built, the bell was transferred, tolling time, fire and curfew for a period of eighty-eight years. The marker
was dedicated in 1976.

6. Niels C. Jorgensen’s wife Kjeistina Erickson Jorgensen passed away 5 January 1894
at Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F8PW-KWT
"Utah, Marriages, 1887-1966"
N.C. Jorgensen and Martha Fablier Plair Marriage 06 Mar 1895
groom's name: N.C. Jorgensen groom's birth date: 1835 groom's age: 60
bride's name: Martha Fablier Plair bride's birth date: 1845 bride's age: 50
marriage date: 06 Mar 1895 marriage place: Manti City, Sanpete, Utah
CENSUS
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M5X4-F35
1910 "United States Census” Niels C Jorgensen, Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah
name: Niels C Jorgensen birthplace: Denmark relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah
marital status: Married race : White gender: Male
immigration year: 1873 father's birthplace: Denmark mother's birthplace: Denmark
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Niels C Jorgensen M 77y Denmark
wife Mary Jorgensen F 62y England
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Your tombstone stands neglected and alone.
The name and date are chiseled out on polished, marbled stone.
It reaches out to all who care. It is too late to mourn.
You did not know that I exist. You died and I was born.
Yet each of us are cells of you in flesh, in blood, in bone.
Our heart contracts and beats a pulse entirely not our own.
Dear Ancestor, the place you filled so many years ago.
Spreads out among the ones you left who would have loved you so.
I wonder as you lived and loved, I wonder if you knew
That someday I would find this spot and come to visit you.
Author Unknown

7. Fountain Green Cemetary, Fountain Green, Utah
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53968949
Neils Christian Jorgensen (1833 – 1911)
Birth: Feb. 28, 1833, Denmark
Death: Nov. 28, 1911, Fountain Green, Sanpete Co., Utah
Burial: Fountain Green Cemetery , Fountain Green, Sanpete Co., Utah. Plot:
Sec 11 Lot 10
Father: Jorgen NIELSEN , Mother: Pernille PEDERSEN
Family links:
Spouses Kjersten Ericksen Jorgensen (1821 - 1894)*
Spouse: Martha Febble Jorgensen (1842 - 1907)*
Neils Christian Jorgensen (1833 – 1911)
N.C.
JORGENSEN
BORN
Feb 28, 1833
FYEN
DENMARK
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Kjersten Ericksen Jorgensen (1821 - 1894) Martha Febble Jorgensen (1842 – 1907)
KJERSTEN MA Fablier
RTHA
ERECKSEN FEBBLE
Wife of Wife of
N.C. N.C.
JORGENSEN JORGENSEN
BORN BORN
Dec. 11 1822 Oct 16, 1843
FYEN BRISTOL
DENMARK ENGLAND
DIED DIED
Jan. 6 1894 June 14 1907
FT. GREEN SCIPIO

9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funen
Funen or Fyn = FYEN on the tombstone
Funen (Danish: Fyn, pronounced [ˈfyːˀn]),
with an area of 2,984 km² (1152 sq. miles), is the third-largest island of Denmark,
http://www.maplandia.com/denmark/fyn/
Fyn Google Satellite Map
http://goscandinavia.about.com/od/denmar1/qt/funen.htm
Funen , is the whole Island. Svenborg is the city.
Fyen OR Fyn OR Funen
is the whole island.
Like a County in a State.
Svenborg is a city in Fyen
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Martha Febble: Born:
Bristol, England, U.K.
OR
Bridport, England, U.K.