Brief Life History of Jensine
When Jensine Eskildsen was born on 19 June 1862, in Tolne, Sejlstrup, Denmark, her father, Andreas Eskelsen, was 39 and her mother, Maren Jensdatter, was 39. She died in August 1863, at the age of 1, and was buried in Mantua Cemetery, Mantua, Box Elder, Utah, United States.
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Sources (7)
- Jensine Eskelsen, "Find A Grave Index"
- Jensine Eskelsen, "Utah Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847-1868"
- Jensine Eskelsen, "BillionGraves Index"
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World Events (2)
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Ludvig.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Eskild, Old Norse Áskell, Ásketill, a compound of elements meaning ‘god’ + ‘sacrificial cauldron, helmet’. This surname is rare in Norway. Compare Eskelson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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