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Peter Jensen
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September 21, 1836
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Born in Skerup, Vejle, Denmark
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Early 1860's |
Came to America
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1864
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Traveled across the plains with oxen teams teams, to Salt Lake City, Utah..
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1864
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Met Bodild Jensen and they were married in Nebraska City, Nebraska.
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1864
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They arrived in Salt Lake City in the late summer
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Late 1864, Early 1865
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At the request of Brigham Young, they moved to Iron County.
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1882
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His wife Bodild died.
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Late 1880's early 1890's
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Signed a contract to haul supplies to mines in Utah and Nevada
from Beaver and Milford. His 14 year old son was the driver of a
4-horse team.
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Late 1880's early 1890's
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Established a eating and rooming house (The Jensen House) in
Beaver for traveling salesman who were known as "drummers".
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1905
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Sold the Jensen House (Boarding) and invested in land
north-west of Beaver.
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1908
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Sold his farm and retired.
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May 3, 1914
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Died in Richfield, Utah at the age of 77.
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