Brief Life History of John Smith
When John Smith Jorgensen was born on 17 June 1855, in Vejle, Vejle, Vejle, Denmark, his father, Jens Jorgensen, was 32 and his mother, Christiana Christensdatter, was 27. He married Helena “Lena” Winkler on 21 September 1882, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 7 daughters. He lived in Utah, United States in 1870 and Mount Pleasant, Sanpete, Utah, United States in 1880. He registered for military service in 1867. He died on 7 May 1933, in Castle Dale, Emery, Utah, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Castle Dale City Cemetery, Castle Dale, Emery, Utah, United States.
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- John Smith Jorgensen, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
- Utah, Select Marriages, 1887-1966
- John Smith Jorgensen, "United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949" (1933)
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1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks
The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.
1859 · Copenhagen Zoo
The Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by a ornithologist named Niels Kjaebolling and the first animals that were at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal and a turtle. The oldest building still is in use as a stable for the yak exibit. It is open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm (20:00).
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Nels, Lars, Niels, Holger, Anders, Borge, Einer, Folmer, Morten, Bjorn.
Danish and Norwegian (Jørgensen); North German (Jörgensen): patronymic from the personal name Jørgen, Jörgen, from Greek Geōrgios (see George ). Compare Jergensen , Jergenson , Jorgenson , and Yorgensen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Jens Jorgensen
Jens Jorgensen was one of the first Danish converts to join the church and immigrate to the United States. He presided over the Vejle Branch for the Church until he was released so that he could immi …
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