More Rasmussen Pictures

Butch, Uncle Soren, Jacks Mother, Grandma Rasmussen, Grandpa Rasmussen, Jacks Father

  I copied the information from the back of the picture and added it to this blog. I think this is Jens Peter Rasmussen and his wife in Denmark. I am not sure. If anyone knows the people in this picture and can help please let me know.




Jackie Turner, Grandma Rasmussen and Jerry Jensen



Grandma Nina Rasmussen, Jackie Turner & Grandma Nellie Turner Summer 1936

This is a Photo of Jacklynn Turner Christensen with her two grandmothers in the Summer of 1936. Both of them would pass away in the next 6 years. Her Grandmother Turner in 1940 and Grandmother Rasmussen in 1942 when she would be 7 years old.

Grandpa Rasmussen's 75th Birthday Party

  This pictures shows Grandpa Rasmussen with a Birthday cake and his wife Josie and many Grandchildren.
Back row is Lynn Turner, Ralph Schmidt, Jackie Turner and Beryl Turner.
Second Row l to r: Della Turner, Marion Schmidt, Grandpa Rasmussen, Joan Petersen, Norma Dee Turner, Josie Rasmussen, baby Dennis Schmidt.
Front row l to r: Reed Petersen, Carol Petersen, Doug Smidt, Allen Schmidt, Blaine Schmidt.

Rasmussen Children and Spouse

  This is all of the children and their spouse minus Harold and Lois Turner. Lois was probably taking this picture. People from Left to Right are: Grant Petersen, Bea Petersen, Gen & Frank Schmidt, Audra and Arvid Rasmussen, Erma and Ron Jensen. The date of this photo is probabluy mid to late 70's.

California 1955 Jo, Fred, Ira & Lois

Jerry, Judy and Jan Jensen

Rasmussen Family Pictures

3 Generations: Nina, Lois and Grandma Micklesen

  Here is an awesome picture loaned to me by my Aunt Beryl Morley of the three generations of women in the Micklesen / Rassmussen Family. This picture was taken in 1911 when Lois was about 3 years old. Christina was probaly 73 years old in this picture. She died in July of 1911.

Top row Left to Right: Lois, Ron, Bea, Harlo Dewayne, Lynn, Clara
Bottom Row Left to Right: Erma, Fred, Arvid, Nina, Gene

  This picture shows almost the whole family except for Harold. Three of the Husbands are shown in this pitcure including Erma's husband Ron Jensen. Lois Husband Harlo Dewayne (Dewey) Turner and Lynn
Wright married to Clara who will pass away in 1943 while her husband was in WW II.

Rasmussen Family Left to Right: Gen, Fred, Harold, Lois, Clara, Nina, Bea, Erma

Left to Right; Gene, Harold, Lois, Clara, Erma

Tailor Shop in Midvale 1915

This is probably their first shop in Midvale. If you click on this picture you can get bettr contrast and see the sign in the Back says Rasmussen's Tailor Shop. The people in front are probably Fred, Erma and Lois. I have no way to know for sure.

Tailor Shop 1930 Fred, Nina and Arvid

   Most of the captions are copied directly from the back of the picture. I add in other commens below.

Rasmussen Siblings & Spouses

  This picture was probaly taken in the Draper Cemetery on Memroial Day. Harold and his wife Iva were added in by my Grandmother Lois Turner. She did Photoshopping before it was evented.

Left to Right front row: Harold & Iva Rasmussen, Ron & Erma Jensen, Beatrice R. Petersen, Lois R. Turner, Gene & Frank Schmidt
Back Row, Arvid & Audra Rasmussen, Grant Petersen, Harlo Dewayne (Dewey) Turner

Nina's Six Brothers

  Nina's Six Brothers but only four are Identified. This would be Peter Mickelsen's six sons. You can see some of the names on the bottom.
Top Row Left to Right: Chris ( Christian Martinus?) Unknown, Unknown
Bottom Left to Right: Peter (Christian Peter) Fred (Christian Frederick) Jimmy (Jens Severin)
The other two are probably, Neils Christian and Jens Andreas. Christian may have been a popular name because the king in Denmark was named Christian. Also children were names after a relative so Danish families had a shortage of names until this tradition change in the late 1800's. If anyone has more information on this picture please let me know.

Rasmussen Family at the time of Grandma Rasmussen's death.
Back Row L to R: Erma, Bea, Lois, Clara, Gen
Front Row L to R: Arvid Grandpa Rasmussen, Harold

Hans Fredrick Rasmussen's Birthday

Back Row Left to right: Lynn Turner, Arvid Rasmussen, Lois & Dewey Turner, Bea & Grant Petersen, Gen, Baby Dennis, Frank Schmidt, Jacklynn Turner, Beryl Turner.
Second Row, L to R: Frieda Rasmussen, John Rasmussen, HF Rasmussen, Josie Rasmussen, Della Turner, Marion Schmidt
Front Row L to Right:  Ralph & Blaine Schmidt, Carol & Reed Petersen, Joan Petersen, Norma Dee Turner, Alan & Doug Schmidt
Family members identified by Jackie Turner Christensen

Fred and Nina's Family

Nina and Fred wedding Day

   You would think that on their wedding day they would be happy but they look more scared than happy.



Left to Right: Harold, Erma, Arvid, Nina, Lois, Bea, Fred, Gen, & Clara Rasmussen

    The family of Hans Fredrick and Anina Marie Rasmussen”

Lois Kristine Rasmussen

Birth: July 20, 1907  Draper, Salt Lake, Utah

Married: Harlo Dewayne Turner on September 14, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah

Died: June 12, 2004  Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah  Age 96
Buried in Midvale Cemetery by Husband

Erma Nathalia Rasmussen

Born:  March 13, 1909  Draper, Salt Lake, Utah

Married: James R. Jensen June 19, 1929

Died: November 18, 2011  age 102

Nina Genevieve Rasmussen

Birth: April 15, 1911  Draper, Salt Lake, Utah

Married: Frank B. Schmidt  July 1, 1939

Died: December 2003  South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah age  92

Harold Peter Rasmussen

Born: March 1, 1913 Draper, Salt Lake, Utah

Married: Iva Keegan  July 4, 1952

Died: October 24, 1985 Los Angelos, California  age 72

Clara Winifred Rasmussen

Born: February 28, 1915  Midvale, Salt Lake, Utah

Married: Lynn R. Wright  July 14, 1935

Died: October 28, 1943   age 28

Arthur Fredrik Rasmussen

Born: April 14, 1918  Midvale, Salt Lake, Utah

Died: May 3, 1918 1 month old buried in Draper Cemetery by parents.

Helen Beatrice Rasmussen

Born: June 27, 1919  Midvale, Salt Lake, Utah

Married: Grant R. Petersen

Died: February 22, 2004 Salt Lake City, Utah  age 85

Arvid Milton Rasmussen

Born: June 27, 1922  Midvale, Salt Lake, Utah

Married: Audra Zoller September 2, 1967

Died: September 1, 2000  Salt Lake City, Utah  age 78

Rasmussen Childrens as adults, L to R: Loise Erma, Genevieve, Harold, Beatrice, Arvid

1930 census showing the Rasmussen family in Midvale

 Lois Kristine Rasmussen Turner

Lois Kristine Rasmussen Turner

She was my grandmother and I have many found memeories of her. She taught us many things and one of the things she tried to teach all of her Grandchildren was her love for Family History work. I guess it rubbed off on some of us but not all. I remember her teaching me how to gather eggs from under a setty hen and in the fall dressing out chickens for the freezer. She loved all of us and loved having her family around. She also loved books and made sure we all receivied a book at Christmas time that she thought we would enjoy even if we had never told her we had an interest in that particular subject,. Being a good Grandson I always said, "Thank You" even if I had no idea why she gave me that book.

Obituary

Lois K . Rasmussen Turner 1907 ~ 2004 ?Lois Kristine Rasmussen Turner, 96, passed away June 12, 2004 in Sandy, UT. She was born on July 20, 1907 in Draper, UT to Hans Fredrick and Anina Marie (Mickelsen) Rasmussen. She married her sweetheart, Harlo DeWayne Turner in the Salt Lake Temple September 14, 1934. He passed away September 9, 1975. Lois was active in the LDS church and loved temple work and genealogy. She is survived by children: Lynn H. (JoAnn), Murray, UT; Jacklyn (Larry) Christensen, Sandy, UT; Beryl Morley, West Valley City, UT; Della (Stan) Harris, Midvale, UT; and Norma Dee (Arnold) Schmidt, South Jordan, UT; sister, Erma Jensen of California; 17 grandchildren; and 28 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, three sisters, and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray Winchester Ward, 6300 So. 700 W., Murray, UT. Friends may call Tuesday, June 15, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services on Wednesday. Interment Midvale City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/13/2004 - 6/15/2004.

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Erma Rasmussen Jensen:

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Nina Geneveieve Rasmussen Schmidt:

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Harold Rasmussen

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Clara Rasmussen Wright

She died young but I know she was living in Hawaii at the time of Pearl Harbor. Family in Utah did not hear from her for several weeks and did not know she was alive.

If you have more information please e-mail me with it.

 Helen Beatrice Rasmussen Petersen

 Please feel free to e-mail or send me stories of Bea.

Obituary:

Helen Beatrice Rasmussen Petersen "Grandma Bea" ?Helen Beatrice Rasmussen Petersen, 85, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. ?Born June 27, 1919 in Midvale Utah to Hans Fredrick and Nina Marie Rasmussen. Bea graduated from Jordan High School at the age of sixteen. She later graduated from Stevens Henegar Business College where she learned the business and accounting skills that helped her build and support several successful businesses with her husband. Bea married Grant R. Petersen, December 19, 1943 (later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple), after waiting for his return from serving in the Army during World War II. She quietly worked beside dad, helping him throughout his successful business career. Their love and devotion for each other grew stronger in each of their fifty-seven years of marriage. Mom was happiest when visiting with family and friends at any hour. Her commitment to her family included years of service in the PTA, scouting, and numerous church callings. She loved family traditions including "big nickel" bingo at the grandkids annual Christmas party, Chinese food on Christmas Eve, singing in the car, birthday shopping and lunch, helping less fortunate families, and family reunions. Mom made certain that a family vacation was part of every summer and insisted on proper grammar and etiquette from each of her children and grandchildren. ?Bea is survived by her three children: G. Reed Petersen (Gayle), Joan Nichol (Jim), Carol VanVranken (Ross), eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two sisters. Her last smile was for a kiss from a great grandchild. Those welcoming her home include Grant, her parents, two brothers and two sisters. ?Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 26th, at 12 p.m. at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel, 2350 East 1300 South. Friends may call Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to service. Interment at Wasatch Lawn. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope, SLC, UT 84112
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/24/2004 - 2/25/2004.

 Arvid Rasmussen:

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The Rasmussens in Census records

So after the Mikkelsens' I am now going to give you the family of Hans Fredrick Rasmussen as found on Danish Census records. Thanks to the Website:
http://www.ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm

Hans Fredrick Rasmussen does not show up on any of the census below but this gives us a great history of his parents and their families.
So here is the List of Census: I only have a little information. If this is not very explanatory please comment and let me know what questions you have. Please review these carefully. I tried to make notes to explain how they all match up. I find the census a great tool to put families and their history together.

The Rasmussen's

randers, Djurs Sønder, Albøge, Søbye, , , 11, FT-1834

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Rasmus Sørensen, 46, Gift, , inderste, er væver,
Christine Rasmussen, 40, Gift, , hans kone,
Rasmus Rasmussen, 14, -, , deres barn,
Søren Rasmussen, 13, -, , deres barn,
Niels Peder Rasmussen, 6, -, , deres barn,
Jens Rasmussen, 2, -, , deres barn,
(father and Mother of Jens Peter Rasmussen who is the father of Hans Fredrik Rasmussen the Father of Lois Christine Rasmussen)

randers, Djurs Sønder, Lyngby, Allelev By, , et Huus, 7, FT-1845

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Rasmus Vester, 58, Gift, , Huusmand og Wæwer, her i Sognet
Ida Christine Rasmusdatter, 51, Gift, , hans Kone, Grenaa
Søren Rasmussen Vester, 23, Ugift, , deres Børn, Albøge Sogn Randers Amt
Jens R. Vester, 13, Ugift, , deres Børn, Albøge Sogn Randers Amt!!
Jens Peter R. Vester, 7, Ugift, , deres Børn, her i Sognet
Mads Pedersen, 71, Enke(mand), , Inderste, Hyrde, Hinge Sogn Viborg Amt
Ane Christensdatter, 49, Enke(mand), , Inderste, lewer af at spinde, Homaa Sogn Randers Amt
(Rasmus the Head of the Household and a weaver- Born in this parish.)

randers, Djurs Sønder, Lyngby, Lyngby By, , en Gaard, 26, FT-1845

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Peder Laursen, 43, Ugift, , Gaardmand, her i Sognet
Maren Hansdatter, 78, Enke(mand), , Opholdskone, Thirstrup Sogn Randers Amt Widow of (Laurs Pedersen and owner of house. Mother of Kirsten Laursdatter)
Niels Nielsen Poder, 33, Gift, , tjenende i Gaarden, Hoed Sogn Randers Amt
Kirsten Laursdatter, 41, Gift, , hans Kone, her i Sognet
Mette Kirstine Christensdatter, 31, Ugift, , Tjenestepige, Aalsø Sogn Randers Amt
Rasmus Pedersen, 16, Ugift, , Tjenestedreng, her i Sognet
Marie Kirstine Nielsdatter Poder, 4, Ugift, , datter af owenmeldte N Poder, her i Sognet

(Marie is the mother of Hans Fredirk Rasmussen and wife of Jens Peter Rasmussen) She is the daughter of Niels Poder but owenmeldte is tranlated owen reporter?

randers, Djurs Sønder, Lyngby, A Lyngbye Bye, , En Gaard, 11, FT-1834

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Peder Laursen, 33, Ugift, , Selweiergaardmand,
Laurs Pedersen, 65, Gift, , Opholdsmand. Peder Laursens Fader,
Maren Hansdatter, 67, Gift, , Opholdsmandens Kone,
Kirsten Laursdatter, 30, Ugift, , deres Datter,
Søren Pedersen, 17, Ugift, , Tjenestedreng,
(See above for connection to Rasmussens.)

randers, Djurs Sønder, Lyngby, Lyngbye sogn, , Lyngbye bye 13, en gaard, 1, FT-1840

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Peder Laursen, 39, Ugift, , Gaardmand,
Laurs Pedersen, 70, Gift, , aftægtsmand, Support received after giving up estate
Maren Hansdatter, 73, Gift, , hans kone,
Anders Peter Basse, 16, Ugift, , Tjenestekarl,
Marie Cath. Jensdatter, 23, Ugift, , Tjenestepige,
Father and Mother of Kirstine Laursdatter  who is the mother of Marie Nielsdatter Poder who married Jens Peter Rasmussen Vester.)

Randers, Djurs Sønder, Lyngby, Lyngby By, , Hus, 69-F1, FT-1880

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Name:	Age:	Marital status:	Occupation in household:	Occupation:	Birth place:
Jens Peter Rasmussen	41	Gift	Husfader, Blikkenslager		Lyngby Sogn, Randers Amt
Marie Kjerstine Nielsen	38	Gift	Hans Hustru		Lyngby Sogn, Randers Amt
Niels Peter Christian Rasmussen	12	Ugift	Deres Barn		Lyngby Sogn, Randers Amt
Christine Pouline Rasmussen	10	Ugift	Deres Barn		Lyngby Sogn, Randers Amt
Søren Marius Rasmussen	8	Ugift	Deres Barn		Lyngby Sogn, Randers Amt
Richard Johannes Rasmussen	6	Ugift	Deres Barn		Lyngby Sogn, Randers Amt
Magrethe Frederikke Natalie Rasmussen	4	Ugift	Deres Barn		Lyngby Sogn, Randers Amt

Hans Fredrick is not born yet but this 1880 Census was in his birth year. On this website this is the last available census for Lyngby, I guess we either find the rest on microfilm or wait for it to be processed. According to my quick translation guide Jens was a plumber. I suppose this would be a new industry in Denmark.

Mikkelsen Family by Census

In this post I want to share two things. First How my great Grandmother Anina Marie Mikkelsen got her name of Mikkelsen and second, show a brief history of the Mikkelsen family through the government census. I think for anyone interested in the Mikkelsen family line you will find this interesting. Census records in Denmark were not done every 10 year's like in the US but at sporadic times and some times every five years which is great for Genealogist. The problems with census is they were written by hand and sometimes the information available was very poor. ages don't always add up and names for some people are very different. I obtain all of this information from the following website:

http://www.ddd.dda.dk/kiplink_en.htm

The Mikkelsens

hjoerring, Vennebjerg, Ugilt, Drastrup, , , 1, FT-1801

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Christen Mikkelsen, 34, Gift, Huusbonde, Bonde og Gaardbeboer,
Anne Christensdatter, 34, Gift, Hands Kone, ,
Anne Marie Nielsdatter, 16, Ugift, Tieneste Folk, ,
Maren Nielsdatter, 8, Ugift, Tieneste Folk, ,
Mikkel Hansen, 60, Enkemand, Huusbondens Fader, ,
Father and Mother of Mikkel Christen Christensen who is the father of Peter Mikkelsen who is the Father of Nina Marie Mikkelsen the mother of Lois Christine Rasmussen Turner. Notice that Christen Mikkelsen's father is Mikkel Hansen living with his son.

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Iilbjerge Skoledistrikt, Hvidstedgaard Bye, , en Gaard, 18, FT-1834

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Jens Jensen, 55, Gift, , Gaardmand,
Maren Pedersdatter, 56, Gift, , Hans Kone,
Christen Jensen, 21, Ugift, , Deres Børn,
Mads Jensen, 14, Ugift, , Deres Børn,
Maren Jensdatter, 10, Ugift, , Deres Børn,
Mother and Father of Mariane Jensdatter who is the mother of Mikkel Christian Christensen (See above)

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Hvidsted, , En gaard, 34, FT-1845

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Jens Jensen, 66, Gift, , Gaardmand, Heri sognet
Maren Pedersdatter, 67, Gift, , Hans kone, Do
Maren Jensdatter, 21, Ugift, , Deres datter, Do
Mads Jensen, 25, Gift, , Deres søn, Do
Ane Cicilie Laursdatter, 23, Gift, , Hans kone, Hjørring
Mettine Marie Madsdatter, 1, Ugift, , Deres datter, Heri sognet
Mette Marie Jensdatter, 18, Ugift, , Tjenestepige, Do

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Taars, , Hvidsted bye, en gaard, f20, FT-1850

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Mads Jensen, 30, gift, , gaardmand, huusfader, Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Ane Cecilie Laursdatter, 28, gift, , hans kone, Hjørring sogn, Hjørring amt
Mettine Marie Madsdatter, 6, ugift, , deres barn [Mads Jensen og Ane Cecilie Laursdatter], Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Jens Peter Madsen, 3, ugift, , deres barn [Mads Jensen og Ane Cecilie Laursdatter], Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Karen Marie Jensdatter, 19, ugift, , tjenestepige, Tolne sogn, Hjørring amt
Jens Jensen, 71, gift, , inderste og aftægtsmand, Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Maren Pedersdatter, 72, gift, , hans kone, Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
 Jens Living with his son.

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Taars Sogn, Iilbjerge Skoledistrikt, , En Gaard, 21, FT-1855

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Mads Jensen, 34, Gift, Husfader, Gaardmand, Taars Sogn
Ane Ceciliæ Larsdatter, 33, Gift, hans Kone, , Hjørring
Mathine Marie Madsen, 11, Ugift, deres Barn, , Taars Sogn
Jens Peter Madsen, 8, Ugift, deres Barn, , Taars Sogn
Laura Christine Madsen, 2, Ugift, deres Barn, , Taars Sogn
Jens Jensen, 80, Gift, Husfaders Fader der af ham forsørges, , Taars Sogn
Maren Pedersdatter, 80, Gift, hans kone, , Taars Sogn

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Vesterheden, , Et huus, 11, FT-1845

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Mikkel Chr Christensen, 35, Gift, , Huusmand jordloden, Ugilt sogn Hjørring amt
Mariane Jensdatter, 38, Gift, , Hans kone, Heri sognet
Jens Chr Mikkelsen, 12, Ugift, , Deres børn, Do
Ane Marie Mikkelsdatter, 10, Ugift, , Deres børn, Do
Peter Mikkelsen, 5, Ugift, , Deres børn, Do
Marie Mikkelsdatter, 2, Ugift, , Deres børn, Do
(Father and Mother of Peter Mikkelsen the Father of Anina Marie Mikkelsen)

Mikkel Christian Christensen is named after his grandfather. His name is carried over to his son through Patronymics which then gives the name of Peter Mikkelsen. For those of you following my Christensen blog you will notice that both family lines have a Mikkel Christian Christensen. It is very interesting but this is a very common name in Denmark at this time. Just a note Mikkel is also referred to as Michael.

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Taars, , Vesterheden, et huus, f6, FT-1850

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Mikkel Christian Christensen, 40, gift, , huusmand, huusfader, Ugilt sogn, Hjørring amt
Mariane Jensdatter, 44, gift, , hans kone, Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Peter Mikkelsen, 10, ugift, , deres søn [Mikkel Christian Christensen og Mariane Jensdatter], Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Andreas Mikkelsen, 3, ugift, , deres søn [Mikkel Christian Christensen og Mariane Jensdatter], Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Marie Mikkelsen, 7, ugift, , datter [Mikkel Christian Christensen og Mariane Jensdatter], Taars sogn, Hjørring amt

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Taars Sogn, Taars Skoledistrikt, , Et Hus, 6, FT-1855

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Mikkel Christian Christensen, 45, Enke(mand), Husfader, Husmand, Ugilt Sogn, Hjørring Amt

(widower House Holder
Maren Christensdatter, 33, Ugift, Husholder, , Torslev Sogn, Hjørring Amt
Oline Christine Mikkelsen, 1, Ugift, hendes Datter, , Taars Sogn
Marie Mikkelsen, 12, Ugift, Husfaders Barn, , Taars Sogn
Andreas Mikkelsen, 8, Ugift, Husfaders Barn, , Taars Sogn

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Taars Sogn, Taars Skoledistrikt, , Borup, en Gaard, 10 [F1], FT-1855

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Jens Sørensen, 37, Gift, Husfader, Gaardmand, Taars Sogn
Kirsten Marie Andersdatter, 37, Gift, hans Kone, , Taars Sogn
Søren Jensen, 3, Ugift, deres Barn, , Taars Sogn
Mariane Jensen, 1, Ugift, deres Barn, , Taars Sogn
Hans Christensen, 25, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Torslev Sogn, Hjørring Amt
Niels Christian Christensen, 23, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Taars Sogn
Peter Mikkelsen, 15, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Taars Sogn
Hansine Gundersdatter, 18, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Taars Sogn

Name:	Age:	Marital status:	Occupation in household:	Occupation:	Birth place:
Jens Sørensen	32	ugift		gaardmand, huusfader	Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Christen Hansen	60	enke		tjenestekarl	Lendum sogn, Hjørring amt
Jens Christian Mikkelsen	18	ugift		tjenestekarl	Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Marie Nielsdatter	26	ugift		tjenestepige	Taars sogn, Hjørring amt
Ane Marie Mikkelsdatter	15	ugift		tjenestepige	Taars sogn, Hjørring amt

Peters Brother and sister working as Young Servants for a Jens Sorenson.

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Taars Hvidsted By, , Hvidstedgaard, 314, FT-1870

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Nicolai Amnitzbøll, 71, Enke, Husfader, Landmand, Holbæk Sogn
Hansine Ramløs, 32, Gift, Slægtning, Datter, Taars Sogn
Gonne Amnitzbøll, 31, Ugift, Søn, Forvalter, Taars Sogn
Kristiane Amnitzbøll, 28, Ugift, Datter, , Taars Sogn
Elna Ramløs, 5, Ugift, Datters Barn, , Taars Sogn
Gerda Ramløs, 2, Ugift, Datters Barn, , Taars Sogn
Mathilde Ræbild, 21, Ugift, Lærling, , Ugilt Sogn
Agatha Nielsen, 17, Ugift, Tjenestepige, , Sindal Sogn
Marie Nielsen, 21, Ugift, Lærling, , St-Olai Sogn
Johanne Marie Christensen, 21, Ugift, Tyende, Tjendstepige, Taars Sogn
Marie Christensen, 24, Ugift, Gaartjener, Tjendstepige, Mosbjerg Sogn
Chathrine Christensen, 24, Ugift, Gaartjener, Malkepige, Bindslev Sogn
Stine Jørgensen, 17, Ugift, Gaartjener, Malkepige, Taars Sogn
Peer Thomsen, 31, Fraskilt, Gaartjener, Avlskarl, Sindal Sogn
Julius Thomsen, 24, Ugift, Gaartjener, Avlskarl, Sindal Sogn
Peter Nielsen, 24, Ugift, Gaartjener, Avlskarl, St-Olai Sogn
Niels Eriksen, 22, Ugift, Gaartjener, Avlskarl, Ugilt Sogn
Jens Sørensen, 25, Gift, Gaartjener, Avlskarl, Elling Sogn
Jacob Larsen, 22, Ugift, Gaartjener, Avlskarl, Taars Sogn
Peter Mikkelsen, 32, Gift, Gaartjener, Røgter, Taars Sogn
Johan Svendsen, 17, Ugift, Gaartjener, Dreng, Sverige.
Christoffer Pedersen, 16, Ugift, Gaartjener, Dreng, Taars Sogn
(Peter Working in the Amnitzboll House hold as a Rogter?) (He may have been a waiter or a person who worked with Cattle)

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Taars Hvidsted By, , Et Hus, 305, FT-1870

Following fields are shown:

Name, Age, Marital status, Position in household, Occupation , Birth place

Kirstine Nielsdatter, 32, Gift, Husmoder, Daglejer Manden Tjener på Hvidstedgaard, Linberg Sogn Sverig
Christian Marthinus Mikkelsen, 6, Ugift, Barn, , Taars Sogn
Niels Christian Mikkelsen, 3, Ugift, Barn, , Taars Sogn
Udøbt Drengebarn, under 1 år, Ugift, Barn, , Taars Sogn
Udøbt Drengebarn, under 1 år, Ugift, Barn, , Taars Sogn
Kirstine Nielsdatter whose Husband Peter works as Rogter in a large Household. She works as a daylaborer she is from Linberg Parish Sweden (Sverig)

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Hvidsted By Taars Sogn, , Hvidstedgaard, 1, FT-1880

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Gomme Jacob Brandt Ammitsbøll, 41, Gift, Husfader Proprietær., , Her i Sognet
Marie Sofie Frederikke Ammitsbøll født Broe, 32, Gift, Hans Hustru, , Rødovre Sogn Kjøbenhavn Amt
Ellen Ammitsbøll, 3, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Her i Sognet
Anna Karoline Ammitsbøll, 1, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Her i Sognet
Lars Christopher Nyholm, 24, Ugift, Forvalter, , Vrejlev Sogn Hjørring Amt
Angnes Kirstine Lund, 17, Ugift, Husholdningselev, , Aalborg
Petrea Kirstine Jensen, 22, Ugift, Mejerske, , Her i Sognet
Anna Kirstine Thomsen, 20, Ugift, Mejerselev, , Rakkeby Sogn Hjørring Amt
Thomas Peter Gadskesen, 32, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Astrup Sogn Hjørring Amt
Laurits Møller Mørk, 20, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Vrejlev Sogn Hjørring Amt
Christian Martinus Christensen, 22, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Rakkeby Sogn Hjørring Amt
Niels Andersen, 31, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Vrejlev Sogn Hjørring Amt
Thomas Christian Jensen, 28, Ugift, Tjenestefolk, , Jerslev Sogn Hjørring Amt
Peter Mikkelsen, 39, Gift, Tjenestefolk, , Her i Sognet

hjoerring, Børglum, Taars, Borup og Omegn Taars Sogn, , Et Hus i Borup, 4, FT-1880

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Kristine Nielsen, 41, Gift, Væver kone hendes mand er Røgter i Hvidstedgaard, , Sverig

Weaver woman hers Husband is Herdsman in Hvidstedgaard (Birth Sverig Parish)
Niels Christian Mikkelsen, 13, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Taars Sogn Hjørring Amt
Jens Christian Mikkelsen, 11, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Taars Sogn Hjørring Amt
Jens Møller Mikkelsen, 10, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Taars Sogn Hjørring Amt
Christian Peter Mikkelsen, 8, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Taars Sogn Hjørring Amt
Christian Frederik Mikkelsen, 5, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Taars Sogn Hjørring Amt
Anine Marie Mikkelsen, 2, Ugift, Deres Børn, , Taars Sogn Hjørring Amt

Anina is two years old living with her mother who runs the household while her father works in Hvistedgaard.

  Peter worked as a Servant in a very large house. He takes two of his Children Anina who is just 6 years old in 1883 when she sailed with her father and Brother Christian Fredrick for America.

Ramussen Family Quiz

  So I am going to quiz you on your knowledge of the Rasmussen family. Can anyone name the couple in this picture.
Hint: Look at my previous blogs for an answer.

Jens Peter Rasmussen and Marie Kerstine Nielsen Poder

  I found this picture in some of my files and had to share it. Let me know if you have any pictures that you have of the Rasmussens or Mikkelsens you would like to share.

Pick what I blog next

Please help me decided what to put on this blog next. Please let me know which subject you would be most interested to learn about.

1. Peter Mikkelsen Family History through census records

2. Maps of where they lived

3. How the Mikkelsens got their name?

4. Draper, Utah and where they are buried in the Draper Utah Cemetery.

  Well let me know and I will do readers choice as my next blog. Please feel free to add any information you have and extra pictures. Also please share this with your family members who may be interested in the Rasmussen or Mikkelsen family.

See you all later until next time.

The Rasmussen Family tree in Pictures

So I have some pictures of Hans and Nina's parents and other family. I am going to post what I have. If anyone else has other pictures please feel free to share.




Peter Mikkelsen

 Peter Mikkelsen Father of Nina

Born: February 16, 1840 Uglit, Taars Denmark

Died: November 11, 1913 Draper, SL, Utah

Peter and Christina were married on March 28, 1861 in Taars, Hjorring, Denmark. The came to Utah separately with their Children as Nina describes in my last post arriving in New York on July 2, 1883 on the . (Source Ancestry.com New York passenger List 1820-1957) Please click on the link below to see the county of Hjorring and Uglit the Parish where Peter is from.

http://www.dis-danmark.dk/kort/korthjor.htm



Christina Nielsen






















Birth: May 15, 1838  Lindberg, Halland, Sweden
Death: July 15, 1811 Draper, SL Utah



Hans Fredrick Rasmussen's parents were married on November 24, 1867 Lyngby Randers Denmark.





Jens Peter Rasmussen Vester


        Birth: September 24, 1838 Allelev, Lyngby, Randers, Denmark
        Death: December 1, 1907 Lyngby, Randers Denmark

In Danish Vest means west. However, I have never been able to find out what Vester means other than maybe a name of a town or some type of title.

Marie Kerstine Nielsen PODER

                                      

Birth: February 13, 1841 Trustrup, Randers, Denmark
Death: April 2, 1924, Lyngby Randers Denmark.

Click on this link to see the Allelev and Lyngby parish. A hint is look in the Djurs Sonder District or herred.

http://www.dis-danmark.dk/kort/kortrand.htm


I only have one more picture but I will add it later. If anyone has more for this family tree let me know and send it to me and I will add it in. I am still new at this blogging but I think I am doing OK. A few pictures are eschew.

This is the only other picture I have for the Rasmussen family line. Please share this blog with anyone who is related to the Rasmussen's and the Mikkelsens. My next post will be of Peter Mikkelsen in the Danish Census which is really interesting.

Ida Kristine Rasmussen

This is Jens Peter Rasmussen mother. She was born on January 23, 1795 in Grenaa, Randers Denmark.
I do not have a death date for her so I guess some research is in order. I plan on researching this line as I do this blog and will add documentation to back up all of the information I have on this family.

Nina Mikkelsen Rasmussen

 I found this Biography written by my Great Grandmother Anina Marie Mikkelsen not only wonderful to read but truly inspiring. I doubt I could have endured how they traveled by boat and train to Utah. She also relates traveling from Richfield, Utah to Draper to be back with her mother and father in mid winter.
  
   I hope you find this blog as interesting as I did. I want to thank my Daughter Julia and my wife Laural Lee for copying this onto the computer into a format I can share on this blog. I am sure my Grandma Lois Rasmussen Turner is very happy in Heaven today as she see's her favorite occupation and hobby in life being passed on to her grandchildren.

Anina Marie Mikkelsen 1877-1942

Autobiography of Anina Marie Mickelsen

    I was born on the 5^th of June 1877 Ugilt, Hjorring Co, Denmark, the 8^th child of a family of ten children, the daughter of Peter Mickelsen and Christine Nielson. My memory of Denmark is quite vague as I left Denmark on the 15^th of June, 10 days after my 6^th birthday, so I remember only some of the homes and a very little of the country in general.

      Emigrated to Utah at the age of 6 years together with my father and my brother Fred age 9 years, with Elder Lars P. Christensen of Richfield, Utah who was laboring in the Aalborg Conference Denmark during 1881 to 1883 part time as President, Elder Christensen converted and baptized my parents. We went by train to Copenhagen, and then we sailed from Copenhagen on the steams Pacific together with 18 returning missionaries and 503 immigrating saints.  Hans O Magleby of Monroe, Utah, was leader of the company, after a rough voyage across the North Sea. We arrived at Hill England, on the 18^th, where the Company went by train to Liverpool, here they were joined by 171 British Saints 84 returning missionaries making a company of 696 Saints. We left Liverpool on the 18^th on the Steamer Nevada which arrived in New York on July 1^st, this trip will never be forgotten.  Being small I passed for 4 years old and my fare was $40.00 or ¼ the fare.  My brother passed for 6 years old his fare was $60 or 1/3 fare, we traveled second class.  This steamer was rather crude; our sleeping quarters was 1 large room with three tiers of bunks all around the 3 sides. On the floor, as a remember it, was what we might term as a gutter.  When anyone became sea sick they just reached out over the edge of their bunk and vomited into this gutter, people unfortunate enough to be in the bunk below were often sprayed.  In the morning a man would come with buckets of water, which he would throw into this gutter, then sweep it out, each person or family had their own wash basin and ect, these were set on the steps or anywhere convenient then proceeded to wash.  Our dining room consisted of planks in long rows for tables also planks to sit on, all I remember of the food was the soup, that to me was like some hot water strongly seasoned with salt and pepper.  They had _____ of what they called sea biscuits all over, which anyone could help themselves to.  They were supposed to be good for you, but the smell was enough for me, I never ate any of them.  My brother or I were not sea sick.  I remember also when everybody had to roll up their sleeves and pass in line for the doctor inspection for vaccination for small pox, all who had not been vaccinated had to step in the office and be vaccinated.  We, fortunately, had been vaccinated.  I also remember landing in New York, how glad everyone was to be on land again.  Here I got my first pair of real shoes, up until then I had always worn wooden shoes.  In crossing the continent, there were a great many electrical storms that frightened me, also a great deal of rain, much prairie land, miles and miles of grain fields, large red barns, many of these having BARN printed in large letters across the gable. This caused a lot of curiosity among the Scandinavian people, as barn is the same thing as child in their language.  Finally, one of the missionaries explained this to them.  We arrived in Salt Lake City July 8^th and our trip had taken us 23 days.  Father remained in Salt Lake and obtained work as a section hand on the Alta R.R.  They were then hauling granite to the Salt Lake Temple from Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta was also a big mining center at that time.  My brother went to Redmond, Utah, to stay with an aunt.  I went to Richfield with Elder Christensen.  During my 5 months with his family, I was treated most kindly by all and I learned to speak and understand the American language quite well.  Elder C and wife were the only ones who conversed with me in Danish, so I just had to learn. 

            There were many Indians there at that time.  They would come in large groups, right into the house and squat on the floor always begging for food and clothing.  These people seemed to be able to converse with them, they were very friendly Indians, but I never lost my fear of them.  I was always afraid they would steal me.  Sister Christensen was an invalid and always sat in a big chair with a quilt over the back of it.  I would always try to get back of this chair so they couldn’t see me.

            My baby brother died 29 July in Denmark, just three weeks after we arrived in Salt Lake.  Mother and my brother Peter, age 11 years, arrived in Salt Lake City November 15^th the same year.  About the 10^th December a man from Richfield was going to Salt Lake City in a covered wagon for supplies, so I with my few belonging, among this a rag doll that I thought a lot of, were put in the back of the wagon.  The bottom of the wagon was covered with hay for the horses so it was quite comfortable.  We stayed over night at my aunts in Redmond, left the next morning taking my brother with us.

            This trip was uneventful, as far as we could tell there was no trail whatever to guide the driver, the whole earth as far as we could see was a white blanket of unbroken snow. The next place I remember was at Pleasant Grove; about 10 o’clock at night the driver stopped and gave a long whistle this frightened us terribly as we were asleep in the back of the wagon. We were sure it was Indians so we peeked out and saw light from a hole in the ground and black forms coming up, as the man we were with never talked to us, we just knew it was Indians that they were going to get us. We were soon happy to know they were friends and we were taken into their Dug Out and given something warm to eat and drink, of course we had to go back to our wagon to sleep, but we at least felt safe that night. We arrived in Salt Lake safely and found Mother and soon forgot fears. I had learned the language well enough that I could act as interpreter for mother, in those days the Saints were all expected to do their buying at the Tithing yard (where the Hotel Utah now stands (Joseph Smith Building). They had big planks for counters; everything from notions, yardage, greeneries, and meats, to hardware was all strung along these counters. I was not tall enough to see the things, so Mother would lift me up so I could understand what she wanted so I could tell the clerk. Our first home was in the 10^th Ward here Mothers 10^th was born. We never moved to the 2^nd Ward, from there to Draper. This was in the fall of 1884. Our ride from Salt Lake to Draper was a dreary one, much rain had made the roads very muddy; there were very few houses along State Street at that time, was not graded as it is now.

            In December my eldest brother died at Salt Lake, Father was at Alta. The only way to get word to him was by horseback. Finally, Mother had a man take the message, he brought no answer back, so all she could do was to wait to hear from Father. When he came home a couple of days later he had been to Salt Lake, attended the funeral, buried him in the City Cemetery.  It never entered his head that Mother might have liked to see him or attend the funeral. After renting for 2 years in Draper, father bought 2 acres of land and built a 2 room brick house; to this they later added another room and a summer kitchen. We planted shade and fruit trees, to keep these alive we carried water for them from the canal a block away. The well in the northern part of Draper is Salty so we also carried all our drinking water from a well over 2 blocks away. The family emigrated in 5 different groups. My elder brother Martinus who was 19 at that time came in the first group in the spring of 1883. Father, brother Fred (9 years old), and I (6 years old)came in the second group in July. Mother, my brother Peter came in the third group in November. Fourth, Andrew, Miller (16 years old) came in the fourth group in 1885, and Chris, (21 years old) came in the fifth group in 1887.

Mothers 1^st child a girl died when only 3 weeks old. I was baptized on the 26^th of July 1886 by P. N. Garff in Joseph Smith’s Pond. I was confirmed by Jas. Jorgensen. I received my education in Draper schools under the following teachers, Eliza Stewart, Oliver Boberg, Barnard Stewart, Chas Stewart, Jno W Smith, J.R. Rawlins and C.C. Crapo. At this time children went to school when they could afford it, the parents paid I think every 3 months so I sometimes had to take time off to work and get some clothes, or someone would need a girl then of course it was my duty to help then out, the primary grades were held in the Ward house and Rideouts dance hall the Park School (so called in honor of John Park, the first teacher in Draper) consisted of one large room, a small heater in each end of the room, where when very cold we would take turn warming up. This school also had 2 dressing rooms and a Library. I think 3 grades were held in each building. I liked school very much and we had lots of fun. At my 1^st year at school I tasted my 1^st tomato. I thought they looked so good so ripe and juicy so one day a little girl asked me if I would like one.  Of course, I was thrilled but when I bit into it I was sadly disappointed, tomatoes are something Scandinavians don’t know anything about and have to learn to eat them.

            Children in those days were rather ignorant.  I remember one day someone all excited came running saying there were some gypsies over at the store.  All the children were curious and rushed into the store, looking all around, when one shouted, “Where are they, what do they look like?”  When they discovered they were standing right by some of them, they lost no time in getting out of the store again. We also used to think any house run down and not occupied was haunted; children are really superstitious. 

            In church work I acted as Sunday school teacher in Draper for many years, was Choir Sec. for Brother Morris, acted as a teacher in M.I.A., worked on the Old Folks Committee for years in Draper, was called on often to sit up with the sick and the dead often helped sewing for the dead. In June 5, 1928 I was chosen as a first counselor to Sophie Bateman in Midvale 2^nd ward Relief Society, was set apart as President September 14, 1930, released April 1, 1934,  acted as magazine agent for 3 years, have acted as class leader in theology since September 1938.  I have been an active worker in Genealogy Committee since 1926 and was a class leader for 1 year.  I have had charge of Jr. baptismal asst with temple record work and have helped several families get their records in order and anything in general under Genealogy work.  I have worked on old folks committee for 10 years.  In missionary work I have had 1 brother Fred fill a 2 yr mission in Den. & Norway in the year 1911-1913.  While in Norway he was president of the Trondhyem Conference, his wife Hulda Garff joined him and spent 3 months in the mission.  My daughter Gen. filled a short term mission in the Eastern States of 3 months in 1938.

            I have had the privilege of doing work in the Logan and Manti temples in the Salt Lake Temple.  I have done sealing for the dead.  During the year 1898, I acted as post master in Draper.  My brother Fred being P.M. had sent in his resignation and had accepted another position so I was put in as Assistant, until he reported his release that took exactly one year before another PM was appointed and ready to take charge.  During the years 1900-1905, I worked as dress maker for Walker Bros. and Aurbachs, also as waist fitter for N.M.Hamilton a Ladies ready to wear shop, while working for Walkers, they gave me the credit of speaking and understanding my language, this came about by my overhearing a Swedish woman having trouble making herself understood, I went to her asst., the woman in charge of the dress making dept. watched me and was rather amused.  A few days later another woman who spoke quite broken was looking for a girl that worked in the alteration dept. was having trouble finding her, so they sent for me, after that if anyone had any trouble making themselves understood 1^st thing you’d hear would be get Miss Mickelsen she understands any language. 

            I was married the 26 September 1906 at Provo, Utah.  We had a tailor shop did cleaning and pressing at

89 North Academy Ave.

  During the winter my husband was laid up with rheumatism.  The doctor told him he would have to get away from indoor work if he wanted to regain his health, so we moved to Draper where we leased an acre and tried raising fruit, here our first child Lois was born.  In October 1908 we moved as the owners of this place decided to come back.  In February 1909 we bought the Chas. Peterson place at Draper, here four of our children were born, Erma, Gen, Harold, and Clara.  In September 1915 we moved to Midvale, the house where we now live here 3 more children were born, Arthur, Beatrice and Arvid.  Arthur died when 3 weeks of pneumonia, funeral services were held at the home and he was buried at the Draper cemetery.   Four of my daughters are married, all have been married in the temple and in the church work the girls have all been active. Lois was Relief Society Secretary for years, councilor in MIA Stake secretary in Genealogy. Erma married at 20 was not religious inclined but had acted as RR visiting teacher at Crescent, also in M.I.A. Gen has always worked full capacity in anything and everything, teacher in missionary class and others in S.S. President and counselor and teacher in M.I.A . Clara was a secretary in Genea in this ward when she went to California at Grass Valley where she lives, the bishop says he can’t keep house without her. Her husband is 1^st counselor to Bishop. Clare has been Relief Society President, Primary councilor, Y.L.P, ward Clerk, chorister, organist, Sunday school teacher. In fact whenever someone didn’t show up, Clara would get the job done with pleasure. Harold has drifted away he acted as Young Men secretary for one year, outside of that he hasn’t held any offices. Arvid is also not interested. Beatrice taught kindergarten class in Sunday school for many years. She had acted as dance instructor in M.I.A. I think this is her third year. For faith promoting incidents I know many my greatest have been answers to prayers healing of the sick ect. When Lois was 8 months old she had erysipelas all over her body. Dr. wouldn’t even come when we sent for him said it was impossible for her to live, faith the Elders and prayers saved her life. When Gen was 3 ½ years she had a ruptured appendix the Dr. said she couldn’t live. It was through faith Elders and prayers that God spared her life. When my husband was so ill in 1926 the Dr. said he couldn’t live, here again we knew that through faith administrations of the Elders and prayers his life was spared and many many times when illnesses and danger have overtaken us we have know that God has heard and answered our prayers. When I compare the life of Christ with that of Joseph Smith and study the life of the prophet I cannot question the truthfulness of the Gospel. My patriarchal blessing is a help and strength to me. I feel that is one thing every one should obtain and when you are in doubt or discouraged read it again. My parents accepted the Gospel, came to Zion gave me the opportunity and privilege of being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and gave me the association of honorable Latter Day Saint people, gave up all they had; home, relatives, friends for the Gospel that they might bring their children to the Zion. Therefore, I feel it’s my duty to search out the records of my Fore Fathers, do their temple work baptize, endow, link them up by sealing wives to husbands and children to parents that we may all be united as one large family in the hereafter.

            My father, mother, and father’s sisters have done most of my father’s line temple ordinances in the Manti temple. My husband and I have done some in Salt Lake Temple. I have 3 lines of Genealogy that go back 8 generations one line goes back to 1595. My mother’s parents together with their children came from Vaarborg, a city on the coast of southern Sweden in 1856 as near as I have been able to find, my grandmother, mother, and one brother are the only one that came to America as far as I know. All my people older than I with the exception of 2 cousins are gone and they are on my fathers side so I have no one to go to for help, but I still hope to obtain a clue whereby I can find some of mother’s people for I feel the urge that their temple work must be done. I feel that God will yet answer my prayers and show me the way.