"Peter Hansen: A Brief Biography Of His Life"by Warren Hansen, grandson.
Peter Hansen, son of Hans Christensen and Inger Larsdatter, was born in Skraverup, [Fodby parish, Sorø county,] Sjælland, Denmark on April 6, 1825. He married Johanne Sophie Jensdatter, the daughter of Jens Jensen and Anna Maria Johansdatter of Hovby, Præstø county, Sjælland, Denmark.
To them were born four children, Anna Sophia, Inger Marie, Hans Christian and Jens Hansen. In Denmark, this family took in a stranger and let him stay with them. He was coming down with smallpox, so exposed the entire family. The youngest three children died from it and Peter's wife Johanne Sophie and eldest child, Anna Sophia, were left in a very weakened condition.
They met the L.D.S. missionaries laboring in Denmark, and so Peter Hansen and his wife, Johanna and daughter, Anna Sophia joined the Church. Peter was baptized July 7, 1857 by Niels Nielsen. Peter, his wife, and daughter, Anna Sophia left Denmark in May 1861 to immigrate to America.
[Peter, Johanne & daughter Annie Sophia Hansen in a company of 565 Latter-Day Saints launched from Copenhagen, Denmark on 9 May 1861 on the ship "WALDEMAR" arriving in Keil, Germany on 10 May 1861 (see LDS/FHL Film# 025696).
In Keil the LDS company was split with about 200 people taking the train to Altona and about 169 taking the train to Hamburg.
The 1st company (200 people) left Altona on the ship "BRITANNIA" on 10 May 1861 and arrived in Hull, England on 12 May 1861.
The 2nd company (169 people) left Hamburg on the ship "EUGENIA" on 11 May 1861 and arrived in Grimsby, England on 13 May 1861. Both companies took a train to Liverpool.]
They set sail from Liverpool, England on May 16, 1861 on the Packet Ship, "Monarch of the Sea" with a company of 955 persons, mostly Scandinavians. Jabez Woodard was the leader of the Company. After a stormy voyage of five weeks, they landed in New York on June 19, 1861.
From New York they journeyed to Omaha, Nebraska. Then they left Florence, Nebraska on July 13, 1861 and were members of the Samuel A. Wooley's ox-train company. There were 338 persons and 70 wagons in this company. They launched out across a practically trackless plain, full of countless dangers, toward Zion. They were an independent train, having bought their own outfits.
The Indians were the greatest source of danger and annoyance that the Saints had to contend with. The Indians would drive off horses and cattle, try to stampede the stock and in many ways try to hinder and discourage the travelers. The men stood guard at night and the company stayed together in the daytime for protection. Sometimes it was necessary for the Saints to camp with the Indians, and at those times, much care had to be taken to keep the Indians friendly. This was done by giving food and small presents to them. Only once did the Indians succeed in starting trouble by stampeding the oxen, but they were quickly stopped and the Indians were driven off.
Another source of trouble was the rivers that had to be crossed, the bottoms of which were of quicksand. The wagons would be caught in these treacherous sands so that it was necessary to yoke several yoke of oxen together, and it was not uncommon that the wagons had to be dug out.
Occasionally great herds of buffalo were seen, and great care was taken not to stampede them for fear of stampeding the oxen of the company as well. Quite a few oxen were lost by this Company due to poisoned springs and water holes. In fact, they lost so many animals that they had to yoke their milk cows to the wagons. In crossing these plains, there was a severe shortage of fuel of all kinds, so to the children of the Company fell the lot of gathering up sticks of wood and "buffalo chips" found on the way, which they carried until camp was reached. The cows were milked at night after camp was reached and again in the morning before starting out. The milk was put in cans and hung on the sides of the wagon, then at night it was churned, thus assuring them a supply of milk and fresh butter.
Some of the company died on the way and were buried in shallow graves, covered over with rocks or ashes to keep the coyotes from disturbing them. These were indeed sad occasions as the dead were buried with just a sheet wrapped around them and occasionally willows laid around to form a casket, as no timber could be had.
In spite of all these hardships this was not a down-hearted or discouraged band, for they had the spirit of God with them, and they rejoiced in His protecting care over them. At night after camp was made and supper was over, the Saints would gather around the camp fires and sing, dance and play games and finally just before going to their crude beds, they offered up their humble and sincere thanks to their Maker.
After a long hard journey, they arrived in Salt Lake City on September 22, 1861. After a few days rest, the family journeyed to Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah and settled down to make their home.
Peter and his first wife Johanna received their endowments in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, on November 14, 1862.
The first year was very hard as they were very poor. He, with all of the people of those early days, passed through the hardships of Pioneer life. His wife Johanna died the 14th of February 1865, in Hyrum, Utah from the hardships and sickness contracted during their travels while crossing the plains. She had passed through many trials. While in her native land, she buried three of her children who had died from smallpox. She and her daughter, Sophia, also had the dreaded disease, but recovered sufficiently to come to Utah. Her health broken and her body weakened through poor food and bad conditions, she suffered from the time she came to Utah, until her death, which was a release to her but a great trial to her husband and daughter.
Two months after the death of her mother, Anna Sophia Hansen was married at the age of 16 on April 19, 1865 to Jens Monson and they made their home in Hyrum Utah.
On May 1, 1865, Peter Hansen was set apart as a Missionary by George Q. Cannon. He left Hyrum, Utah that same month and went as a missionary to his native land, where he stayed for four years, returning in 1868 having filled a successful and honorable mission.
While on this mission, Peter met and married his second wife, Hansine Petrine Madsen on September 23, 1867 on the island of Fyn, Denmark - [the marriage being performed by President of the LDS Scandinavian Mission, Charles Widerborg who presided over the mission during the years of 1858-1860 & 1864-1868].
Later that fall, Peter] brought Hansine ('Sina') back [to Utah] with him. [Peter and Hansine 'Sina'] were sealed on November 7, 1868 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. To this couple were born eleven children.
On November 29, 1869, in the Endowment House he married Stina Marie Hansen, his third wife, and they were the parents of one son, James Peter Hansen, who was born June 22, 1872 in Hyrum, Cache County, Utah [and also two daughters: Anne Hansen, born 11 Nov 1870, died 8 Jan 1876; and Martha Hansen, born 27 Apr 1874 and died 2 Feb 1878 - their births, deaths and burials occurring in Hyrum, Cache, Utah].
A few years later, Peter left her [although in his diary Peter notes with sorrow that against his will he had been sought to "saegn a Devors" (sign a divorce) for his third wife, Stina Marie, by whom he'd had three children] and went to Idaho with Hansine Petrine and their large family.
Stina Marie Hansen was later married to Hendrick Hansen [on 26 May 1877] and they were the parents of [three] children.
On December 20, 1870 a Patriarchal Blessing was given to Peter Hansen in Hyrum, Utah by Patriarch John Smith. This shows that Peter is of the lineage of Ephraim.
It was in August 1875 that he moved with his family to Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
When he was between 75 and 80 years of age, he went to Lovell, Wyoming to visit his son, Hans Mone Hansen. He spent the last few years of his life there with them. He took sick and passed away on October 22, 1906. He is buried in the cemetery at Lovell, Wyoming.
Peter Hansen was a High Priest, a Ward Teacher and held many responsible positions in the Church, as well as doing all in his power to help build roads, bridges and in making our country the great commonwealth that it is today. He did work in the Temple for hundreds of his ancestors.
Peter Hansen was the father of [eighteen] children. He was always a faithful, willing worker, helping wherever he could to forward the work of God.
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One year and nine months after joining the LDS Church on 7 July 1857, Peter was appointed on 22 May 1859 as President of the Roholte Branch, in the Copenhagen Conference, Sjælland, Denmark. He served in this position from 22 May 1859 thru 26 Apr 1861.
Upon his release Peter (36) and his wife Johanne Sophie (37) and daughter Ane Sophie (11) emigrated to America, leaving from Copenhagen, Denmark for Keil, Germany on 9 May 1861 on the ship WALDEMAR. HISTORY OF THE ROHOLTE BRANCH (1854-1863)
Roholte is town and parish south of Copenhagen. It is a farming district with some forest reserve belonging to the government. The nearest market towns to Roholte are Præstø and Fakse. A small, low, stony peninsula called Feddet running out into the Præstø bay, belongs to the Roholte parish and it was on this peninsula that the organization of the Roholte Branch took place. The new members in this area were previously part of the Sønder Overdrev Branch, however they were located so far from the main location that it was inconvenient for the members to attend meetings in Sønder Overdrev. Because of this, the Roholte Branch was organized in a special meeting 1 Mar 1854 in the home of Morten Jensen on Feddet, attended by about a dozen newly baptized members of the church who resided in that neighborhood. Elder Christian D. Fjelsted, who labored as a traveling Elder in that part of Sjælland, presided over the meeting. Elder Adolph Grøenbeck was appointed as the new branch president. For some time the Roholte branch included the small cities of Køge, St. Heddinge, Præstø, and Vordingborg.
On 10 Jul 1854 the [Lutheran] parish priest in Roholte parish (Carl Adolph Gjellerup, priest in Roholte since 1833) sent in a report for the [Lutheran] bishop concerning the Mormon influence in his parish:
"During this spring the Mormons began to spread their delusion in Roholte Parish. A corrupt and nearly crazy person from the parish here was the first who while in Copenhagen was seduced into being baptized, presumably so that they could have a place to reside here in the parish with him. As he lives on a peninsula, nearly a (Danish) mile long, on which lies a large farm and a few houses, the Mormon emissaries found a hang-out with him from which they have further spread themselves on that peninsula which residents mostly are made up of working cottagers who have come in from other parishes.
When I heard the the aforementioned person had gone over to the Mormons, I visited him to talk with him, but I immediately realized that neither with him nor his wife was they anything to do as they answered everything I said with that the Mormon's teachings were the only correct. His step-son, the woman's own son, who made preparations for me and was quite a diligent boy was then held back from the education when he should be confirmed. I asked them they turned over the boy to me I would take care of him which he also desired but the completely refused. Yet a short while later the boy came himself to me and asked for me to keep him, which I did and he was not forced to go back. He later went to (work for) a farmer here in town and was confirmed last Easter. I am completely convinced that the parents alone held the hope of an early opportunity to go to America and be free from work and with the exception of 2 men, I have reason to suppose that a hope for a more prosperous existence in the promised land by the salt lake has had an thoughtful influence with all those who have gone over to the Mormons.
One man whom I have often visited earlier had belonged to the enlightened and been a diligent cantor, but also was visibly troubled and wavering. After having been with him several times I had the best hope about him as he also enjoyed my visits to him, so I was grateful for that until I suddenly heard that he had been baptized with his wife. Of the 10 men who have gone over to the Mormons, 8 are married and as far as I could tell most of the wives have gone over just to follow their husbands. Altogether there are thus 18 persons gone over, but of them only 6 belong here to the parish, the others had recently come in as laborers on the farm at (peninsula) Fjed, which lies nearly 1 (Danish) mile from Roholte. Of the young people, none have gone over to the Mormons, but so far none have yet returned of those who have gone over.Of other sects, none have shown up here in the parish."
During the year 1854 Elders Mads Jørgensen and J. Rosengren labored as missionaries in the district to which Roholte Branch belonged and took an active part in the council meetings. On 25 Mar 1855 priest Jens Nielsen was called to labor in this district as a missionary under the direction of the branch president Peter Nielsen. In the 1855 census there were 15 Mormons listed as living in the parish. Following are the names of the branch presidents who served in this branch:
Branch President - - - - Date Appointed
Adoph Grøenbeck - 1 Mar 1854
Johan Eilertsen who appointed Niels Christiansen his deputy when he was not present - 15 Aug 1854
Peter Nielsen - 25 Mar 1855
Niels Christiansen - 26 Apr 1855 Peter Nielsen (2nd time) - 21 Oct 1855 Niels Thuesen - 7 Jan 1856
Niels Nielsen - 31 Jan 1857
Anders Jensen - 2 Aug 1857
Anders Rasmussen - 28 Mar 1858
Hans Thønnesen - 16 Jan 1859
Peter Hansen - 22 May 1859
Christoffer Jensen Kempe - 26 Apr 1861
Jens Peter Jørgensen, later to preside over Svenstrup Branch - 14 Sep 1861 Niels C. Mortensen, president of both Roholte and Stevns Branches - 13 Jul 1862
Søren Olsen - 1863
At a priesthood meeting held in Christianshavn 20 Apr 1857 the members who lived in Stevns district (herred), which was part of Roholte Branch at that time, was separated off to become the Stevns Branch. Elder Niels Nielsen was the branch president of Roholte Branch at the time and also acted as the presiding missionary in the district. On 7 Oct 1857 Niels Nielsen was released as traveling presiding missionary and Elder Lars Chr. Madsen took over the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference which included the area covered by the Roholte and Stevns Branches.
During this time period and for several years previously council meetings for the branch were nearly all held on the peninsula Feddet. On 8 May 1859 Hans Thønnesen, the previous branch president of Roholte Branch, was appointed to take charge of the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference.
On 14 Sep 1861 the Roholte Branch was again divided, the southern part being organized as the Vordingborg Branch with Elder Christoffer Jensen Kempe as President.
On 20 Sep 1863 the former missionary districts were organized into branches so that the Roholte and Vordingborg Branches were combined to become the south or Syd Sjælland Branch. See FHL Film:1854-1863 Roholte Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41946 Item 14
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MISSION TO DENMARK:
After arriving in Denmark for his LDS mission (1865-1868), Peter Hansen was appointed on 2 Aug 1865 to preside over the Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). As a traveling elder he preached and did missionary work on the islands of Fyn (Funen), Lolland, Falster, Møn and other small Danish islands.
HISTORY OF THE ØERNES CONFERENCE (the Islands Conference)
Lolland, Falster, and Møn lie to the south of Sjælland (the largest island of Denmark and where Copenhagen is located). These three large islands and the smaller islands around them are among the most fertile and productive farming lands in Denmark. The area made up a separate Lutheran diocese. Except for some meadows and small forests, all of the land is farmed. This area was part of the LDS Copenhagen Conference to begin with, but from 14 Aug 1852-1864 had its own conference, called the Lolland Conference.
The date of the organization of the first branches in this area is not known. Perhaps there was no official organization but the branches just started to function once enough members were found in an area. By June of 1853 there were two branches on the island of Lolland and one on the island of Falster. Later in that year a branch was established on the island of Møn. Between 1853-1857 these first four branches grew to twelve branches (six on Lolland, four on Falster, and two on Møn).
After 1864 all of Falster and Møn were part of the Falster Branch. From 1864-1870 the Lolland Conference was combined with the Fyn Conference and was called Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). After 1870 it was again part of the Copenhagen Conference. The branches were eventually consolidated so that after 1877 there was only a single Lolland-Falster Branch.
The distribution of membership on the islands changed over time as the first waves of converts emigrated. The centers of strength for the church moved as most of the converts from one area would emigrate to Utah. Beginning in 1858 the number of branches on the islands began to decrease.
By 1864 there were just two branches left: the Blands Branch which covered the island of Lolland and the Falster Branch which covered all of Falster and Møn. In 1876 these two branches were combined into a single branch which covered all three islands. This one large branch was at first called Øernes (Islands) Branch, but about a year later was called the Lolland-Falster Branch.
== Sources ==
See FHL Films:
1852-1855 Lolland Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 4
Early-1913 Lolland & Falster Branches (indexed) - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 51860-1873
Falster Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41943 Item 91861-1863
Branderslev Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Item 81857-1874
Blands (Branderslev) Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Items 1-2-
History of the Scandinavian Mission See: Chapter 38 or pages 154-156 for first voyage and Chapters 45-49 or pages 187-203 for second voyage.
See also: LDS Euro Project for DENMARK
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Peter Hansen kept two diaries which are now in the possession of the following libraries:
Day Book (Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1857-1860 [Manuscript & Digitized Copy]. (Call No. MSS A 631). Original & Photostat manuscript & digitized copy on DVD at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Biography or Day Book (Levnetsbeskrivelse eller Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1865-1872 [Microfilm]. Call No. mssHM 72907. Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy [Call No. MIC A 122] is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101. [Provenance of the diary was communicated in an email from the Huntington Library to Randall G. Smith (ggg grandson) on Jan 31, 2007 indicating that the diary of Peter Hansen was acquired on February 25, 1948 through the Mormon historian Juanita Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was instrumental in the expansion of the Western history collections at that time, working with funds that the Huntington Library had received in a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Unfortunately, it is not know from whom Mrs. Brooks acquired the diary for the Huntington Library.]
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Birth
6 Apr 1825 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Christening
23 May 1825 • Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Census
1834 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid2511583
Confirmation
1839 • Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17116811#152940,25469055 [Kongsted Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1827 FKVDJTA - 1844 FKVDJTA, 1839 #2, page 250/840 pdf or pg 280]
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Hovby, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6110962
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Nielstrup, Ulse, Fakse, Præstø , Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6033743
Marriage
3 Nov 1848 • Den Danske Folkekirke, Fakse sogn, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Film No. 50562 - https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114625#149274,24682789 [Fakse Sogn, Kontraministerialbog, 1834 FKVDJTA - 1849 FKVDJTA, 1849 #12, page 158/290 pdf or page 328]
Denmark, Select Marriages, 1635-1916
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/9827/records/1843755
Census
1 Feb 1850 • Jyderup, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid7394027
Census
1 Feb 1855 • Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Peder Hansen, "1855 Denmark Census" on MyHeritage
Detail: 1855 Denmark Census MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc. Peder Hansen Country: Denmark; County: Præstø; District: Fakse
Url: www.myheritage.com/research/record-10258-1800093/peder-hanse n-in-1855-denmark-census
Census
1 Feb 1860 • Kongsted, Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid14659691
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed on British Mission Emigration Register to be bound for New York in spring of 1861
Detail: Downloaded from http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:passenger/id:38497/keywords:monarch+of+the+sea+1861+peter+hansen (See also Emigration registers 1855-1863, Family History Library, British Film 25691).
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/9498695
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed, "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891" NEW
Detail: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, 1861; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Adm
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL
1865: Peter Hansen arrived in Copenhagen in the Scandinavian Mission 2 August 1865
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1868: Peter Hansen appointed to preside over the Oernes (Islands) Conference in the Scandinavian Mission
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1872: Peter Hansen maintained a "Day Book" from 6 April 1865 to about 1872
Detail: Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101.
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/1601838
1868: Peter Hansen released from Scandinavian Mission 13 April 1868
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 199-200. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1868: Peter & Sina Hansen sailed from Liverpool on the Emerald Isle and Peter was called to be steward on 20 June 1868
Detail: (Journal History, September 25, 1868, P. 8, Journal of Hans Jensen Hals, Church History Library, LDS Church, 15 East North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah)
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/9495217?returnLabel=Peter%20Hansen%20(KW8K-YBM)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Ftree%2F%23view%3Dancestor%26person%3DKW8K-YBM%26spouse%3DKW8K-YB9%26section%3Dmemories
Census
Residence
15 Jul 1870 • Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory, United States
1870 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1870; Census Place: Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 101B; Image: 207; Family History Library Film: 553109
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7163/records/14625495
1870: Peter Hanson and family enumerated in Hyrum, Utah Territory, "United States Census, 1870"
Detail: "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hanson, Utah, United States; citing p. 7, family 58, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Arch
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V
1875-1888: Peter Hansen and family listed in Bennington Ward, Idaho "Record of members, [1875]-1948"
Detail: Record of members, [1877?]-1943 Authors: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bennington Ward (Idaho) (Main Author) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bear Lake Stake (Idaho) (Added Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Lang
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/109845?availability=Family%20History%20Library
Census
Residence
14 Jun 1880 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1880 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 173; Family History Film: 1254173; Page: 89A; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0183
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/6742/records/43413559
1880: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Bennington, Idaho Territory, "United States Census, 1880"
Detail: "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publicatio
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7
Residence
17 Jun 1900 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1900 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1900; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 231; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240231
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7602/records/9795425
1900: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Georgetown, Idaho, "United States Census, 1900"
Detail: "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Georgetown, Bennington, Eight Mile, Nounan Precincts, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing sheet 10A, fam
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281
Death
22 Oct 1906 • Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
Burial
25 Oct 1906 • Lovell Cemetery, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
Web: Wyoming, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/70632/records/65794
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
Peter Hansen, son of Hans Christensen and Inger Larsdatter, was born in Skraverup, [Fodby parish, Sorø county,] Sjælland, Denmark on April 6, 1825. He married Johanne Sophie Jensdatter, the daughter of Jens Jensen and Anna Maria Johansdatter of Hovby, Præstø county, Sjælland, Denmark.
To them were born four children, Anna Sophia, Inger Marie, Hans Christian and Jens Hansen. In Denmark, this family took in a stranger and let him stay with them. He was coming down with smallpox, so exposed the entire family. The youngest three children died from it and Peter's wife Johanne Sophie and eldest child, Anna Sophia, were left in a very weakened condition.
They met the L.D.S. missionaries laboring in Denmark, and so Peter Hansen and his wife, Johanna and daughter, Anna Sophia joined the Church. Peter was baptized July 7, 1857 by Niels Nielsen. Peter, his wife, and daughter, Anna Sophia left Denmark in May 1861 to immigrate to America.
[Peter, Johanne & daughter Annie Sophia Hansen in a company of 565 Latter-Day Saints launched from Copenhagen, Denmark on 9 May 1861 on the ship "WALDEMAR" arriving in Keil, Germany on 10 May 1861 (see LDS/FHL Film# 025696).
In Keil the LDS company was split with about 200 people taking the train to Altona and about 169 taking the train to Hamburg.
The 1st company (200 people) left Altona on the ship "BRITANNIA" on 10 May 1861 and arrived in Hull, England on 12 May 1861.
The 2nd company (169 people) left Hamburg on the ship "EUGENIA" on 11 May 1861 and arrived in Grimsby, England on 13 May 1861. Both companies took a train to Liverpool.]
They set sail from Liverpool, England on May 16, 1861 on the Packet Ship, "Monarch of the Sea" with a company of 955 persons, mostly Scandinavians. Jabez Woodard was the leader of the Company. After a stormy voyage of five weeks, they landed in New York on June 19, 1861.
From New York they journeyed to Omaha, Nebraska. Then they left Florence, Nebraska on July 13, 1861 and were members of the Samuel A. Wooley's ox-train company. There were 338 persons and 70 wagons in this company. They launched out across a practically trackless plain, full of countless dangers, toward Zion. They were an independent train, having bought their own outfits.
The Indians were the greatest source of danger and annoyance that the Saints had to contend with. The Indians would drive off horses and cattle, try to stampede the stock and in many ways try to hinder and discourage the travelers. The men stood guard at night and the company stayed together in the daytime for protection. Sometimes it was necessary for the Saints to camp with the Indians, and at those times, much care had to be taken to keep the Indians friendly. This was done by giving food and small presents to them. Only once did the Indians succeed in starting trouble by stampeding the oxen, but they were quickly stopped and the Indians were driven off.
Another source of trouble was the rivers that had to be crossed, the bottoms of which were of quicksand. The wagons would be caught in these treacherous sands so that it was necessary to yoke several yoke of oxen together, and it was not uncommon that the wagons had to be dug out.
Occasionally great herds of buffalo were seen, and great care was taken not to stampede them for fear of stampeding the oxen of the company as well. Quite a few oxen were lost by this Company due to poisoned springs and water holes. In fact, they lost so many animals that they had to yoke their milk cows to the wagons. In crossing these plains, there was a severe shortage of fuel of all kinds, so to the children of the Company fell the lot of gathering up sticks of wood and "buffalo chips" found on the way, which they carried until camp was reached. The cows were milked at night after camp was reached and again in the morning before starting out. The milk was put in cans and hung on the sides of the wagon, then at night it was churned, thus assuring them a supply of milk and fresh butter.
Some of the company died on the way and were buried in shallow graves, covered over with rocks or ashes to keep the coyotes from disturbing them. These were indeed sad occasions as the dead were buried with just a sheet wrapped around them and occasionally willows laid around to form a casket, as no timber could be had.
In spite of all these hardships this was not a down-hearted or discouraged band, for they had the spirit of God with them, and they rejoiced in His protecting care over them. At night after camp was made and supper was over, the Saints would gather around the camp fires and sing, dance and play games and finally just before going to their crude beds, they offered up their humble and sincere thanks to their Maker.
After a long hard journey, they arrived in Salt Lake City on September 22, 1861. After a few days rest, the family journeyed to Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah and settled down to make their home.
Peter and his first wife Johanna received their endowments in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, on November 14, 1862.
The first year was very hard as they were very poor. He, with all of the people of those early days, passed through the hardships of Pioneer life. His wife Johanna died the 14th of February 1865, in Hyrum, Utah from the hardships and sickness contracted during their travels while crossing the plains. She had passed through many trials. While in her native land, she buried three of her children who had died from smallpox. She and her daughter, Sophia, also had the dreaded disease, but recovered sufficiently to come to Utah. Her health broken and her body weakened through poor food and bad conditions, she suffered from the time she came to Utah, until her death, which was a release to her but a great trial to her husband and daughter.
Two months after the death of her mother, Anna Sophia Hansen was married at the age of 16 on April 19, 1865 to Jens Monson and they made their home in Hyrum Utah.
On May 1, 1865, Peter Hansen was set apart as a Missionary by George Q. Cannon. He left Hyrum, Utah that same month and went as a missionary to his native land, where he stayed for four years, returning in 1868 having filled a successful and honorable mission.
While on this mission, Peter met and married his second wife, Hansine Petrine Madsen on September 23, 1867 on the island of Fyn, Denmark - [the marriage being performed by President of the LDS Scandinavian Mission, Charles Widerborg who presided over the mission during the years of 1858-1860 & 1864-1868].
Later that fall, Peter] brought Hansine ('Sina') back [to Utah] with him. [Peter and Hansine 'Sina'] were sealed on November 7, 1868 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. To this couple were born eleven children.
On November 29, 1869, in the Endowment House he married Stina Marie Hansen, his third wife, and they were the parents of one son, James Peter Hansen, who was born June 22, 1872 in Hyrum, Cache County, Utah [and also two daughters: Anne Hansen, born 11 Nov 1870, died 8 Jan 1876; and Martha Hansen, born 27 Apr 1874 and died 2 Feb 1878 - their births, deaths and burials occurring in Hyrum, Cache, Utah].
A few years later, Peter left her [although in his diary Peter notes with sorrow that against his will he had been sought to "saegn a Devors" (sign a divorce) for his third wife, Stina Marie, by whom he'd had three children] and went to Idaho with Hansine Petrine and their large family.
Stina Marie Hansen was later married to Hendrick Hansen [on 26 May 1877] and they were the parents of [three] children.
On December 20, 1870 a Patriarchal Blessing was given to Peter Hansen in Hyrum, Utah by Patriarch John Smith. This shows that Peter is of the lineage of Ephraim.
It was in August 1875 that he moved with his family to Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
When he was between 75 and 80 years of age, he went to Lovell, Wyoming to visit his son, Hans Mone Hansen. He spent the last few years of his life there with them. He took sick and passed away on October 22, 1906. He is buried in the cemetery at Lovell, Wyoming.
Peter Hansen was a High Priest, a Ward Teacher and held many responsible positions in the Church, as well as doing all in his power to help build roads, bridges and in making our country the great commonwealth that it is today. He did work in the Temple for hundreds of his ancestors.
Peter Hansen was the father of [eighteen] children. He was always a faithful, willing worker, helping wherever he could to forward the work of God.
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One year and nine months after joining the LDS Church on 7 July 1857, Peter was appointed on 22 May 1859 as President of the Roholte Branch, in the Copenhagen Conference, Sjælland, Denmark. He served in this position from 22 May 1859 thru 26 Apr 1861.
Upon his release Peter (36) and his wife Johanne Sophie (37) and daughter Ane Sophie (11) emigrated to America, leaving from Copenhagen, Denmark for Keil, Germany on 9 May 1861 on the ship WALDEMAR. HISTORY OF THE ROHOLTE BRANCH (1854-1863)
Roholte is town and parish south of Copenhagen. It is a farming district with some forest reserve belonging to the government. The nearest market towns to Roholte are Præstø and Fakse. A small, low, stony peninsula called Feddet running out into the Præstø bay, belongs to the Roholte parish and it was on this peninsula that the organization of the Roholte Branch took place. The new members in this area were previously part of the Sønder Overdrev Branch, however they were located so far from the main location that it was inconvenient for the members to attend meetings in Sønder Overdrev. Because of this, the Roholte Branch was organized in a special meeting 1 Mar 1854 in the home of Morten Jensen on Feddet, attended by about a dozen newly baptized members of the church who resided in that neighborhood. Elder Christian D. Fjelsted, who labored as a traveling Elder in that part of Sjælland, presided over the meeting. Elder Adolph Grøenbeck was appointed as the new branch president. For some time the Roholte branch included the small cities of Køge, St. Heddinge, Præstø, and Vordingborg.
On 10 Jul 1854 the [Lutheran] parish priest in Roholte parish (Carl Adolph Gjellerup, priest in Roholte since 1833) sent in a report for the [Lutheran] bishop concerning the Mormon influence in his parish:
"During this spring the Mormons began to spread their delusion in Roholte Parish. A corrupt and nearly crazy person from the parish here was the first who while in Copenhagen was seduced into being baptized, presumably so that they could have a place to reside here in the parish with him. As he lives on a peninsula, nearly a (Danish) mile long, on which lies a large farm and a few houses, the Mormon emissaries found a hang-out with him from which they have further spread themselves on that peninsula which residents mostly are made up of working cottagers who have come in from other parishes.
When I heard the the aforementioned person had gone over to the Mormons, I visited him to talk with him, but I immediately realized that neither with him nor his wife was they anything to do as they answered everything I said with that the Mormon's teachings were the only correct. His step-son, the woman's own son, who made preparations for me and was quite a diligent boy was then held back from the education when he should be confirmed. I asked them they turned over the boy to me I would take care of him which he also desired but the completely refused. Yet a short while later the boy came himself to me and asked for me to keep him, which I did and he was not forced to go back. He later went to (work for) a farmer here in town and was confirmed last Easter. I am completely convinced that the parents alone held the hope of an early opportunity to go to America and be free from work and with the exception of 2 men, I have reason to suppose that a hope for a more prosperous existence in the promised land by the salt lake has had an thoughtful influence with all those who have gone over to the Mormons.
One man whom I have often visited earlier had belonged to the enlightened and been a diligent cantor, but also was visibly troubled and wavering. After having been with him several times I had the best hope about him as he also enjoyed my visits to him, so I was grateful for that until I suddenly heard that he had been baptized with his wife. Of the 10 men who have gone over to the Mormons, 8 are married and as far as I could tell most of the wives have gone over just to follow their husbands. Altogether there are thus 18 persons gone over, but of them only 6 belong here to the parish, the others had recently come in as laborers on the farm at (peninsula) Fjed, which lies nearly 1 (Danish) mile from Roholte. Of the young people, none have gone over to the Mormons, but so far none have yet returned of those who have gone over.Of other sects, none have shown up here in the parish."
During the year 1854 Elders Mads Jørgensen and J. Rosengren labored as missionaries in the district to which Roholte Branch belonged and took an active part in the council meetings. On 25 Mar 1855 priest Jens Nielsen was called to labor in this district as a missionary under the direction of the branch president Peter Nielsen. In the 1855 census there were 15 Mormons listed as living in the parish. Following are the names of the branch presidents who served in this branch:
Branch President - - - - Date Appointed
Adoph Grøenbeck - 1 Mar 1854
Johan Eilertsen who appointed Niels Christiansen his deputy when he was not present - 15 Aug 1854
Peter Nielsen - 25 Mar 1855
Niels Christiansen - 26 Apr 1855 Peter Nielsen (2nd time) - 21 Oct 1855 Niels Thuesen - 7 Jan 1856
Niels Nielsen - 31 Jan 1857
Anders Jensen - 2 Aug 1857
Anders Rasmussen - 28 Mar 1858
Hans Thønnesen - 16 Jan 1859
Peter Hansen - 22 May 1859
Christoffer Jensen Kempe - 26 Apr 1861
Jens Peter Jørgensen, later to preside over Svenstrup Branch - 14 Sep 1861 Niels C. Mortensen, president of both Roholte and Stevns Branches - 13 Jul 1862
Søren Olsen - 1863
At a priesthood meeting held in Christianshavn 20 Apr 1857 the members who lived in Stevns district (herred), which was part of Roholte Branch at that time, was separated off to become the Stevns Branch. Elder Niels Nielsen was the branch president of Roholte Branch at the time and also acted as the presiding missionary in the district. On 7 Oct 1857 Niels Nielsen was released as traveling presiding missionary and Elder Lars Chr. Madsen took over the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference which included the area covered by the Roholte and Stevns Branches.
During this time period and for several years previously council meetings for the branch were nearly all held on the peninsula Feddet. On 8 May 1859 Hans Thønnesen, the previous branch president of Roholte Branch, was appointed to take charge of the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference.
On 14 Sep 1861 the Roholte Branch was again divided, the southern part being organized as the Vordingborg Branch with Elder Christoffer Jensen Kempe as President.
On 20 Sep 1863 the former missionary districts were organized into branches so that the Roholte and Vordingborg Branches were combined to become the south or Syd Sjælland Branch. See FHL Film:1854-1863 Roholte Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41946 Item 14
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MISSION TO DENMARK:
After arriving in Denmark for his LDS mission (1865-1868), Peter Hansen was appointed on 2 Aug 1865 to preside over the Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). As a traveling elder he preached and did missionary work on the islands of Fyn (Funen), Lolland, Falster, Møn and other small Danish islands.
HISTORY OF THE ØERNES CONFERENCE (the Islands Conference)
Lolland, Falster, and Møn lie to the south of Sjælland (the largest island of Denmark and where Copenhagen is located). These three large islands and the smaller islands around them are among the most fertile and productive farming lands in Denmark. The area made up a separate Lutheran diocese. Except for some meadows and small forests, all of the land is farmed. This area was part of the LDS Copenhagen Conference to begin with, but from 14 Aug 1852-1864 had its own conference, called the Lolland Conference.
The date of the organization of the first branches in this area is not known. Perhaps there was no official organization but the branches just started to function once enough members were found in an area. By June of 1853 there were two branches on the island of Lolland and one on the island of Falster. Later in that year a branch was established on the island of Møn. Between 1853-1857 these first four branches grew to twelve branches (six on Lolland, four on Falster, and two on Møn).
After 1864 all of Falster and Møn were part of the Falster Branch. From 1864-1870 the Lolland Conference was combined with the Fyn Conference and was called Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). After 1870 it was again part of the Copenhagen Conference. The branches were eventually consolidated so that after 1877 there was only a single Lolland-Falster Branch.
The distribution of membership on the islands changed over time as the first waves of converts emigrated. The centers of strength for the church moved as most of the converts from one area would emigrate to Utah. Beginning in 1858 the number of branches on the islands began to decrease.
By 1864 there were just two branches left: the Blands Branch which covered the island of Lolland and the Falster Branch which covered all of Falster and Møn. In 1876 these two branches were combined into a single branch which covered all three islands. This one large branch was at first called Øernes (Islands) Branch, but about a year later was called the Lolland-Falster Branch.
== Sources ==
See FHL Films:
1852-1855 Lolland Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 4
Early-1913 Lolland & Falster Branches (indexed) - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 51860-1873
Falster Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41943 Item 91861-1863
Branderslev Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Item 81857-1874
Blands (Branderslev) Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Items 1-2-
History of the Scandinavian Mission See: Chapter 38 or pages 154-156 for first voyage and Chapters 45-49 or pages 187-203 for second voyage.
See also: LDS Euro Project for DENMARK
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Peter Hansen kept two diaries which are now in the possession of the following libraries:
Day Book (Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1857-1860 [Manuscript & Digitized Copy]. (Call No. MSS A 631). Original & Photostat manuscript & digitized copy on DVD at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Biography or Day Book (Levnetsbeskrivelse eller Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1865-1872 [Microfilm]. Call No. mssHM 72907. Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy [Call No. MIC A 122] is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101. [Provenance of the diary was communicated in an email from the Huntington Library to Randall G. Smith (ggg grandson) on Jan 31, 2007 indicating that the diary of Peter Hansen was acquired on February 25, 1948 through the Mormon historian Juanita Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was instrumental in the expansion of the Western history collections at that time, working with funds that the Huntington Library had received in a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Unfortunately, it is not know from whom Mrs. Brooks acquired the diary for the Huntington Library.]
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Birth
6 Apr 1825 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Christening
23 May 1825 • Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Census
1834 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid2511583
Confirmation
1839 • Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17116811#152940,25469055 [Kongsted Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1827 FKVDJTA - 1844 FKVDJTA, 1839 #2, page 250/840 pdf or pg 280]
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Hovby, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6110962
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Nielstrup, Ulse, Fakse, Præstø , Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6033743
Marriage
3 Nov 1848 • Den Danske Folkekirke, Fakse sogn, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Film No. 50562 - https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114625#149274,24682789 [Fakse Sogn, Kontraministerialbog, 1834 FKVDJTA - 1849 FKVDJTA, 1849 #12, page 158/290 pdf or page 328]
Denmark, Select Marriages, 1635-1916
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/9827/records/1843755
Census
1 Feb 1850 • Jyderup, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid7394027
Census
1 Feb 1855 • Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Peder Hansen, "1855 Denmark Census" on MyHeritage
Detail: 1855 Denmark Census MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc. Peder Hansen Country: Denmark; County: Præstø; District: Fakse
Url: www.myheritage.com/research/record-10258-1800093/peder-hanse n-in-1855-denmark-census
Census
1 Feb 1860 • Kongsted, Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid14659691
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed on British Mission Emigration Register to be bound for New York in spring of 1861
Detail: Downloaded from http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:passenger/id:38497/keywords:monarch+of+the+sea+1861+peter+hansen (See also Emigration registers 1855-1863, Family History Library, British Film 25691).
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/9498695
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed, "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891" NEW
Detail: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, 1861; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Adm
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL
1865: Peter Hansen arrived in Copenhagen in the Scandinavian Mission 2 August 1865
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1868: Peter Hansen appointed to preside over the Oernes (Islands) Conference in the Scandinavian Mission
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1872: Peter Hansen maintained a "Day Book" from 6 April 1865 to about 1872
Detail: Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101.
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/1601838
1868: Peter Hansen released from Scandinavian Mission 13 April 1868
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 199-200. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1868: Peter & Sina Hansen sailed from Liverpool on the Emerald Isle and Peter was called to be steward on 20 June 1868
Detail: (Journal History, September 25, 1868, P. 8, Journal of Hans Jensen Hals, Church History Library, LDS Church, 15 East North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah)
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/9495217?returnLabel=Peter%20Hansen%20(KW8K-YBM)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Ftree%2F%23view%3Dancestor%26person%3DKW8K-YBM%26spouse%3DKW8K-YB9%26section%3Dmemories
Census
Residence
15 Jul 1870 • Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory, United States
1870 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1870; Census Place: Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 101B; Image: 207; Family History Library Film: 553109
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7163/records/14625495
1870: Peter Hanson and family enumerated in Hyrum, Utah Territory, "United States Census, 1870"
Detail: "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hanson, Utah, United States; citing p. 7, family 58, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Arch
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V
1875-1888: Peter Hansen and family listed in Bennington Ward, Idaho "Record of members, [1875]-1948"
Detail: Record of members, [1877?]-1943 Authors: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bennington Ward (Idaho) (Main Author) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bear Lake Stake (Idaho) (Added Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Lang
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/109845?availability=Family%20History%20Library
Census
Residence
14 Jun 1880 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1880 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 173; Family History Film: 1254173; Page: 89A; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0183
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/6742/records/43413559
1880: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Bennington, Idaho Territory, "United States Census, 1880"
Detail: "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publicatio
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7
Residence
17 Jun 1900 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1900 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1900; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 231; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240231
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7602/records/9795425
1900: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Georgetown, Idaho, "United States Census, 1900"
Detail: "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Georgetown, Bennington, Eight Mile, Nounan Precincts, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing sheet 10A, fam
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281
Death
22 Oct 1906 • Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
Burial
25 Oct 1906 • Lovell Cemetery, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
Web: Wyoming, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/70632/records/65794
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
"Peter Hansen: A Brief Biography Of His Life"by Warren Hansen, grandson.
Peter Hansen, son of Hans Christensen and Inger Larsdatter, was born in Skraverup, [Fodby parish, Sorø county,] Sjælland, Denmark on April 6, 1825. He married Johanne Sophie Jensdatter, the daughter of Jens Jensen and Anna Maria Johansdatter of Hovby, Præstø county, Sjælland, Denmark.
To them were born four children, Anna Sophia, Inger Marie, Hans Christian and Jens Hansen. In Denmark, this family took in a stranger and let him stay with them. He was coming down with smallpox, so exposed the entire family. The youngest three children died from it and Peter's wife Johanne Sophie and eldest child, Anna Sophia, were left in a very weakened condition.
They met the L.D.S. missionaries laboring in Denmark, and so Peter Hansen and his wife, Johanna and daughter, Anna Sophia joined the Church. Peter was baptized July 7, 1857 by Niels Nielsen. Peter, his wife, and daughter, Anna Sophia left Denmark in May 1861 to immigrate to America.
[Peter, Johanne & daughter Annie Sophia Hansen in a company of 565 Latter-Day Saints launched from Copenhagen, Denmark on 9 May 1861 on the ship "WALDEMAR" arriving in Keil, Germany on 10 May 1861 (see LDS/FHL Film# 025696).
In Keil the LDS company was split with about 200 people taking the train to Altona and about 169 taking the train to Hamburg.
The 1st company (200 people) left Altona on the ship "BRITANNIA" on 10 May 1861 and arrived in Hull, England on 12 May 1861.
The 2nd company (169 people) left Hamburg on the ship "EUGENIA" on 11 May 1861 and arrived in Grimsby, England on 13 May 1861. Both companies took a train to Liverpool.]
They set sail from Liverpool, England on May 16, 1861 on the Packet Ship, "Monarch of the Sea" with a company of 955 persons, mostly Scandinavians. Jabez Woodard was the leader of the Company. After a stormy voyage of five weeks, they landed in New York on June 19, 1861.
From New York they journeyed to Omaha, Nebraska. Then they left Florence, Nebraska on July 13, 1861 and were members of the Samuel A. Wooley's ox-train company. There were 338 persons and 70 wagons in this company. They launched out across a practically trackless plain, full of countless dangers, toward Zion. They were an independent train, having bought their own outfits.
The Indians were the greatest source of danger and annoyance that the Saints had to contend with. The Indians would drive off horses and cattle, try to stampede the stock and in many ways try to hinder and discourage the travelers. The men stood guard at night and the company stayed together in the daytime for protection. Sometimes it was necessary for the Saints to camp with the Indians, and at those times, much care had to be taken to keep the Indians friendly. This was done by giving food and small presents to them. Only once did the Indians succeed in starting trouble by stampeding the oxen, but they were quickly stopped and the Indians were driven off.
Another source of trouble was the rivers that had to be crossed, the bottoms of which were of quicksand. The wagons would be caught in these treacherous sands so that it was necessary to yoke several yoke of oxen together, and it was not uncommon that the wagons had to be dug out.
Occasionally great herds of buffalo were seen, and great care was taken not to stampede them for fear of stampeding the oxen of the company as well. Quite a few oxen were lost by this Company due to poisoned springs and water holes. In fact, they lost so many animals that they had to yoke their milk cows to the wagons. In crossing these plains, there was a severe shortage of fuel of all kinds, so to the children of the Company fell the lot of gathering up sticks of wood and "buffalo chips" found on the way, which they carried until camp was reached. The cows were milked at night after camp was reached and again in the morning before starting out. The milk was put in cans and hung on the sides of the wagon, then at night it was churned, thus assuring them a supply of milk and fresh butter.
Some of the company died on the way and were buried in shallow graves, covered over with rocks or ashes to keep the coyotes from disturbing them. These were indeed sad occasions as the dead were buried with just a sheet wrapped around them and occasionally willows laid around to form a casket, as no timber could be had.
In spite of all these hardships this was not a down-hearted or discouraged band, for they had the spirit of God with them, and they rejoiced in His protecting care over them. At night after camp was made and supper was over, the Saints would gather around the camp fires and sing, dance and play games and finally just before going to their crude beds, they offered up their humble and sincere thanks to their Maker.
After a long hard journey, they arrived in Salt Lake City on September 22, 1861. After a few days rest, the family journeyed to Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah and settled down to make their home.
Peter and his first wife Johanna received their endowments in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, on November 14, 1862.
The first year was very hard as they were very poor. He, with all of the people of those early days, passed through the hardships of Pioneer life. His wife Johanna died the 14th of February 1865, in Hyrum, Utah from the hardships and sickness contracted during their travels while crossing the plains. She had passed through many trials. While in her native land, she buried three of her children who had died from smallpox. She and her daughter, Sophia, also had the dreaded disease, but recovered sufficiently to come to Utah. Her health broken and her body weakened through poor food and bad conditions, she suffered from the time she came to Utah, until her death, which was a release to her but a great trial to her husband and daughter.
Two months after the death of her mother, Anna Sophia Hansen was married at the age of 16 on April 19, 1865 to Jens Monson and they made their home in Hyrum Utah.
On May 1, 1865, Peter Hansen was set apart as a Missionary by George Q. Cannon. He left Hyrum, Utah that same month and went as a missionary to his native land, where he stayed for four years, returning in 1868 having filled a successful and honorable mission.
While on this mission, Peter met and married his second wife, Hansine Petrine Madsen on September 23, 1867 on the island of Fyn, Denmark - [the marriage being performed by President of the LDS Scandinavian Mission, Charles Widerborg who presided over the mission during the years of 1858-1860 & 1864-1868].
Later that fall, Peter] brought Hansine ('Sina') back [to Utah] with him. [Peter and Hansine 'Sina'] were sealed on November 7, 1868 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. To this couple were born eleven children.
On November 29, 1869, in the Endowment House he married Stina Marie Hansen, his third wife, and they were the parents of one son, James Peter Hansen, who was born June 22, 1872 in Hyrum, Cache County, Utah [and also two daughters: Anne Hansen, born 11 Nov 1870, died 8 Jan 1876; and Martha Hansen, born 27 Apr 1874 and died 2 Feb 1878 - their births, deaths and burials occurring in Hyrum, Cache, Utah].
A few years later, Peter left her [although in his diary Peter notes with sorrow that against his will he had been sought to "saegn a Devors" (sign a divorce) for his third wife, Stina Marie, by whom he'd had three children] and went to Idaho with Hansine Petrine and their large family.
Stina Marie Hansen was later married to Hendrick Hansen [on 26 May 1877] and they were the parents of [three] children.
On December 20, 1870 a Patriarchal Blessing was given to Peter Hansen in Hyrum, Utah by Patriarch John Smith. This shows that Peter is of the lineage of Ephraim.
It was in August 1875 that he moved with his family to Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
When he was between 75 and 80 years of age, he went to Lovell, Wyoming to visit his son, Hans Mone Hansen. He spent the last few years of his life there with them. He took sick and passed away on October 22, 1906. He is buried in the cemetery at Lovell, Wyoming.
Peter Hansen was a High Priest, a Ward Teacher and held many responsible positions in the Church, as well as doing all in his power to help build roads, bridges and in making our country the great commonwealth that it is today. He did work in the Temple for hundreds of his ancestors.
Peter Hansen was the father of [eighteen] children. He was always a faithful, willing worker, helping wherever he could to forward the work of God.
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One year and nine months after joining the LDS Church on 7 July 1857, Peter was appointed on 22 May 1859 as President of the Roholte Branch, in the Copenhagen Conference, Sjælland, Denmark. He served in this position from 22 May 1859 thru 26 Apr 1861.
Upon his release Peter (36) and his wife Johanne Sophie (37) and daughter Ane Sophie (11) emigrated to America, leaving from Copenhagen, Denmark for Keil, Germany on 9 May 1861 on the ship WALDEMAR. HISTORY OF THE ROHOLTE BRANCH (1854-1863)
Roholte is town and parish south of Copenhagen. It is a farming district with some forest reserve belonging to the government. The nearest market towns to Roholte are Præstø and Fakse. A small, low, stony peninsula called Feddet running out into the Præstø bay, belongs to the Roholte parish and it was on this peninsula that the organization of the Roholte Branch took place. The new members in this area were previously part of the Sønder Overdrev Branch, however they were located so far from the main location that it was inconvenient for the members to attend meetings in Sønder Overdrev. Because of this, the Roholte Branch was organized in a special meeting 1 Mar 1854 in the home of Morten Jensen on Feddet, attended by about a dozen newly baptized members of the church who resided in that neighborhood. Elder Christian D. Fjelsted, who labored as a traveling Elder in that part of Sjælland, presided over the meeting. Elder Adolph Grøenbeck was appointed as the new branch president. For some time the Roholte branch included the small cities of Køge, St. Heddinge, Præstø, and Vordingborg.
On 10 Jul 1854 the [Lutheran] parish priest in Roholte parish (Carl Adolph Gjellerup, priest in Roholte since 1833) sent in a report for the [Lutheran] bishop concerning the Mormon influence in his parish:
"During this spring the Mormons began to spread their delusion in Roholte Parish. A corrupt and nearly crazy person from the parish here was the first who while in Copenhagen was seduced into being baptized, presumably so that they could have a place to reside here in the parish with him. As he lives on a peninsula, nearly a (Danish) mile long, on which lies a large farm and a few houses, the Mormon emissaries found a hang-out with him from which they have further spread themselves on that peninsula which residents mostly are made up of working cottagers who have come in from other parishes.
When I heard the the aforementioned person had gone over to the Mormons, I visited him to talk with him, but I immediately realized that neither with him nor his wife was they anything to do as they answered everything I said with that the Mormon's teachings were the only correct. His step-son, the woman's own son, who made preparations for me and was quite a diligent boy was then held back from the education when he should be confirmed. I asked them they turned over the boy to me I would take care of him which he also desired but the completely refused. Yet a short while later the boy came himself to me and asked for me to keep him, which I did and he was not forced to go back. He later went to (work for) a farmer here in town and was confirmed last Easter. I am completely convinced that the parents alone held the hope of an early opportunity to go to America and be free from work and with the exception of 2 men, I have reason to suppose that a hope for a more prosperous existence in the promised land by the salt lake has had an thoughtful influence with all those who have gone over to the Mormons.
One man whom I have often visited earlier had belonged to the enlightened and been a diligent cantor, but also was visibly troubled and wavering. After having been with him several times I had the best hope about him as he also enjoyed my visits to him, so I was grateful for that until I suddenly heard that he had been baptized with his wife. Of the 10 men who have gone over to the Mormons, 8 are married and as far as I could tell most of the wives have gone over just to follow their husbands. Altogether there are thus 18 persons gone over, but of them only 6 belong here to the parish, the others had recently come in as laborers on the farm at (peninsula) Fjed, which lies nearly 1 (Danish) mile from Roholte. Of the young people, none have gone over to the Mormons, but so far none have yet returned of those who have gone over.Of other sects, none have shown up here in the parish."
During the year 1854 Elders Mads Jørgensen and J. Rosengren labored as missionaries in the district to which Roholte Branch belonged and took an active part in the council meetings. On 25 Mar 1855 priest Jens Nielsen was called to labor in this district as a missionary under the direction of the branch president Peter Nielsen. In the 1855 census there were 15 Mormons listed as living in the parish. Following are the names of the branch presidents who served in this branch:
Branch President - - - - Date Appointed
Adoph Grøenbeck - 1 Mar 1854
Johan Eilertsen who appointed Niels Christiansen his deputy when he was not present - 15 Aug 1854
Peter Nielsen - 25 Mar 1855
Niels Christiansen - 26 Apr 1855 Peter Nielsen (2nd time) - 21 Oct 1855 Niels Thuesen - 7 Jan 1856
Niels Nielsen - 31 Jan 1857
Anders Jensen - 2 Aug 1857
Anders Rasmussen - 28 Mar 1858
Hans Thønnesen - 16 Jan 1859
Peter Hansen - 22 May 1859
Christoffer Jensen Kempe - 26 Apr 1861
Jens Peter Jørgensen, later to preside over Svenstrup Branch - 14 Sep 1861 Niels C. Mortensen, president of both Roholte and Stevns Branches - 13 Jul 1862
Søren Olsen - 1863
At a priesthood meeting held in Christianshavn 20 Apr 1857 the members who lived in Stevns district (herred), which was part of Roholte Branch at that time, was separated off to become the Stevns Branch. Elder Niels Nielsen was the branch president of Roholte Branch at the time and also acted as the presiding missionary in the district. On 7 Oct 1857 Niels Nielsen was released as traveling presiding missionary and Elder Lars Chr. Madsen took over the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference which included the area covered by the Roholte and Stevns Branches.
During this time period and for several years previously council meetings for the branch were nearly all held on the peninsula Feddet. On 8 May 1859 Hans Thønnesen, the previous branch president of Roholte Branch, was appointed to take charge of the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference.
On 14 Sep 1861 the Roholte Branch was again divided, the southern part being organized as the Vordingborg Branch with Elder Christoffer Jensen Kempe as President.
On 20 Sep 1863 the former missionary districts were organized into branches so that the Roholte and Vordingborg Branches were combined to become the south or Syd Sjælland Branch. See FHL Film:1854-1863 Roholte Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41946 Item 14
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MISSION TO DENMARK:
After arriving in Denmark for his LDS mission (1865-1868), Peter Hansen was appointed on 2 Aug 1865 to preside over the Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). As a traveling elder he preached and did missionary work on the islands of Fyn (Funen), Lolland, Falster, Møn and other small Danish islands.
HISTORY OF THE ØERNES CONFERENCE (the Islands Conference)
Lolland, Falster, and Møn lie to the south of Sjælland (the largest island of Denmark and where Copenhagen is located). These three large islands and the smaller islands around them are among the most fertile and productive farming lands in Denmark. The area made up a separate Lutheran diocese. Except for some meadows and small forests, all of the land is farmed. This area was part of the LDS Copenhagen Conference to begin with, but from 14 Aug 1852-1864 had its own conference, called the Lolland Conference.
The date of the organization of the first branches in this area is not known. Perhaps there was no official organization but the branches just started to function once enough members were found in an area. By June of 1853 there were two branches on the island of Lolland and one on the island of Falster. Later in that year a branch was established on the island of Møn. Between 1853-1857 these first four branches grew to twelve branches (six on Lolland, four on Falster, and two on Møn).
After 1864 all of Falster and Møn were part of the Falster Branch. From 1864-1870 the Lolland Conference was combined with the Fyn Conference and was called Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). After 1870 it was again part of the Copenhagen Conference. The branches were eventually consolidated so that after 1877 there was only a single Lolland-Falster Branch.
The distribution of membership on the islands changed over time as the first waves of converts emigrated. The centers of strength for the church moved as most of the converts from one area would emigrate to Utah. Beginning in 1858 the number of branches on the islands began to decrease.
By 1864 there were just two branches left: the Blands Branch which covered the island of Lolland and the Falster Branch which covered all of Falster and Møn. In 1876 these two branches were combined into a single branch which covered all three islands. This one large branch was at first called Øernes (Islands) Branch, but about a year later was called the Lolland-Falster Branch.
== Sources ==
See FHL Films:
1852-1855 Lolland Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 4
Early-1913 Lolland & Falster Branches (indexed) - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 51860-1873
Falster Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41943 Item 91861-1863
Branderslev Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Item 81857-1874
Blands (Branderslev) Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Items 1-2-
History of the Scandinavian Mission See: Chapter 38 or pages 154-156 for first voyage and Chapters 45-49 or pages 187-203 for second voyage.
See also: LDS Euro Project for DENMARK
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Peter Hansen kept two diaries which are now in the possession of the following libraries:
Day Book (Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1857-1860 [Manuscript & Digitized Copy]. (Call No. MSS A 631). Original & Photostat manuscript & digitized copy on DVD at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Biography or Day Book (Levnetsbeskrivelse eller Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1865-1872 [Microfilm]. Call No. mssHM 72907. Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy [Call No. MIC A 122] is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101. [Provenance of the diary was communicated in an email from the Huntington Library to Randall G. Smith (ggg grandson) on Jan 31, 2007 indicating that the diary of Peter Hansen was acquired on February 25, 1948 through the Mormon historian Juanita Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was instrumental in the expansion of the Western history collections at that time, working with funds that the Huntington Library had received in a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Unfortunately, it is not know from whom Mrs. Brooks acquired the diary for the Huntington Library.]
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Birth
6 Apr 1825 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Christening
23 May 1825 • Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Census
1834 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid2511583
Confirmation
1839 • Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17116811#152940,25469055 [Kongsted Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1827 FKVDJTA - 1844 FKVDJTA, 1839 #2, page 250/840 pdf or pg 280]
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Hovby, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6110962
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Nielstrup, Ulse, Fakse, Præstø , Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6033743
Marriage
3 Nov 1848 • Den Danske Folkekirke, Fakse sogn, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Film No. 50562 - https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114625#149274,24682789 [Fakse Sogn, Kontraministerialbog, 1834 FKVDJTA - 1849 FKVDJTA, 1849 #12, page 158/290 pdf or page 328]
Denmark, Select Marriages, 1635-1916
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/9827/records/1843755
Census
1 Feb 1850 • Jyderup, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid7394027
Census
1 Feb 1855 • Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Peder Hansen, "1855 Denmark Census" on MyHeritage
Detail: 1855 Denmark Census MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc. Peder Hansen Country: Denmark; County: Præstø; District: Fakse
Url: www.myheritage.com/research/record-10258-1800093/peder-hanse n-in-1855-denmark-census
Census
1 Feb 1860 • Kongsted, Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid14659691
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed on British Mission Emigration Register to be bound for New York in spring of 1861
Detail: Downloaded from http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:passenger/id:38497/keywords:monarch+of+the+sea+1861+peter+hansen (See also Emigration registers 1855-1863, Family History Library, British Film 25691).
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/9498695
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed, "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891" NEW
Detail: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, 1861; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Adm
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL
1865: Peter Hansen arrived in Copenhagen in the Scandinavian Mission 2 August 1865
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1868: Peter Hansen appointed to preside over the Oernes (Islands) Conference in the Scandinavian Mission
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1872: Peter Hansen maintained a "Day Book" from 6 April 1865 to about 1872
Detail: Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101.
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/1601838
1868: Peter Hansen released from Scandinavian Mission 13 April 1868
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 199-200. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1868: Peter & Sina Hansen sailed from Liverpool on the Emerald Isle and Peter was called to be steward on 20 June 1868
Detail: (Journal History, September 25, 1868, P. 8, Journal of Hans Jensen Hals, Church History Library, LDS Church, 15 East North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah)
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/9495217?returnLabel=Peter%20Hansen%20(KW8K-YBM)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Ftree%2F%23view%3Dancestor%26person%3DKW8K-YBM%26spouse%3DKW8K-YB9%26section%3Dmemories
Census
Residence
15 Jul 1870 • Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory, United States
1870 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1870; Census Place: Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 101B; Image: 207; Family History Library Film: 553109
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7163/records/14625495
1870: Peter Hanson and family enumerated in Hyrum, Utah Territory, "United States Census, 1870"
Detail: "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hanson, Utah, United States; citing p. 7, family 58, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Arch
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V
1875-1888: Peter Hansen and family listed in Bennington Ward, Idaho "Record of members, [1875]-1948"
Detail: Record of members, [1877?]-1943 Authors: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bennington Ward (Idaho) (Main Author) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bear Lake Stake (Idaho) (Added Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Lang
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/109845?availability=Family%20History%20Library
Census
Residence
14 Jun 1880 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1880 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 173; Family History Film: 1254173; Page: 89A; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0183
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/6742/records/43413559
1880: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Bennington, Idaho Territory, "United States Census, 1880"
Detail: "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publicatio
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7
Residence
17 Jun 1900 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1900 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1900; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 231; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240231
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7602/records/9795425
1900: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Georgetown, Idaho, "United States Census, 1900"
Detail: "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Georgetown, Bennington, Eight Mile, Nounan Precincts, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing sheet 10A, fam
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281
Death
22 Oct 1906 • Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
Burial
25 Oct 1906 • Lovell Cemetery, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
Web: Wyoming, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/70632/records/65794
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
Peter Hansen, son of Hans Christensen and Inger Larsdatter, was born in Skraverup, [Fodby parish, Sorø county,] Sjælland, Denmark on April 6, 1825. He married Johanne Sophie Jensdatter, the daughter of Jens Jensen and Anna Maria Johansdatter of Hovby, Præstø county, Sjælland, Denmark.
To them were born four children, Anna Sophia, Inger Marie, Hans Christian and Jens Hansen. In Denmark, this family took in a stranger and let him stay with them. He was coming down with smallpox, so exposed the entire family. The youngest three children died from it and Peter's wife Johanne Sophie and eldest child, Anna Sophia, were left in a very weakened condition.
They met the L.D.S. missionaries laboring in Denmark, and so Peter Hansen and his wife, Johanna and daughter, Anna Sophia joined the Church. Peter was baptized July 7, 1857 by Niels Nielsen. Peter, his wife, and daughter, Anna Sophia left Denmark in May 1861 to immigrate to America.
[Peter, Johanne & daughter Annie Sophia Hansen in a company of 565 Latter-Day Saints launched from Copenhagen, Denmark on 9 May 1861 on the ship "WALDEMAR" arriving in Keil, Germany on 10 May 1861 (see LDS/FHL Film# 025696).
In Keil the LDS company was split with about 200 people taking the train to Altona and about 169 taking the train to Hamburg.
The 1st company (200 people) left Altona on the ship "BRITANNIA" on 10 May 1861 and arrived in Hull, England on 12 May 1861.
The 2nd company (169 people) left Hamburg on the ship "EUGENIA" on 11 May 1861 and arrived in Grimsby, England on 13 May 1861. Both companies took a train to Liverpool.]
They set sail from Liverpool, England on May 16, 1861 on the Packet Ship, "Monarch of the Sea" with a company of 955 persons, mostly Scandinavians. Jabez Woodard was the leader of the Company. After a stormy voyage of five weeks, they landed in New York on June 19, 1861.
From New York they journeyed to Omaha, Nebraska. Then they left Florence, Nebraska on July 13, 1861 and were members of the Samuel A. Wooley's ox-train company. There were 338 persons and 70 wagons in this company. They launched out across a practically trackless plain, full of countless dangers, toward Zion. They were an independent train, having bought their own outfits.
The Indians were the greatest source of danger and annoyance that the Saints had to contend with. The Indians would drive off horses and cattle, try to stampede the stock and in many ways try to hinder and discourage the travelers. The men stood guard at night and the company stayed together in the daytime for protection. Sometimes it was necessary for the Saints to camp with the Indians, and at those times, much care had to be taken to keep the Indians friendly. This was done by giving food and small presents to them. Only once did the Indians succeed in starting trouble by stampeding the oxen, but they were quickly stopped and the Indians were driven off.
Another source of trouble was the rivers that had to be crossed, the bottoms of which were of quicksand. The wagons would be caught in these treacherous sands so that it was necessary to yoke several yoke of oxen together, and it was not uncommon that the wagons had to be dug out.
Occasionally great herds of buffalo were seen, and great care was taken not to stampede them for fear of stampeding the oxen of the company as well. Quite a few oxen were lost by this Company due to poisoned springs and water holes. In fact, they lost so many animals that they had to yoke their milk cows to the wagons. In crossing these plains, there was a severe shortage of fuel of all kinds, so to the children of the Company fell the lot of gathering up sticks of wood and "buffalo chips" found on the way, which they carried until camp was reached. The cows were milked at night after camp was reached and again in the morning before starting out. The milk was put in cans and hung on the sides of the wagon, then at night it was churned, thus assuring them a supply of milk and fresh butter.
Some of the company died on the way and were buried in shallow graves, covered over with rocks or ashes to keep the coyotes from disturbing them. These were indeed sad occasions as the dead were buried with just a sheet wrapped around them and occasionally willows laid around to form a casket, as no timber could be had.
In spite of all these hardships this was not a down-hearted or discouraged band, for they had the spirit of God with them, and they rejoiced in His protecting care over them. At night after camp was made and supper was over, the Saints would gather around the camp fires and sing, dance and play games and finally just before going to their crude beds, they offered up their humble and sincere thanks to their Maker.
After a long hard journey, they arrived in Salt Lake City on September 22, 1861. After a few days rest, the family journeyed to Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah and settled down to make their home.
Peter and his first wife Johanna received their endowments in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, on November 14, 1862.
The first year was very hard as they were very poor. He, with all of the people of those early days, passed through the hardships of Pioneer life. His wife Johanna died the 14th of February 1865, in Hyrum, Utah from the hardships and sickness contracted during their travels while crossing the plains. She had passed through many trials. While in her native land, she buried three of her children who had died from smallpox. She and her daughter, Sophia, also had the dreaded disease, but recovered sufficiently to come to Utah. Her health broken and her body weakened through poor food and bad conditions, she suffered from the time she came to Utah, until her death, which was a release to her but a great trial to her husband and daughter.
Two months after the death of her mother, Anna Sophia Hansen was married at the age of 16 on April 19, 1865 to Jens Monson and they made their home in Hyrum Utah.
On May 1, 1865, Peter Hansen was set apart as a Missionary by George Q. Cannon. He left Hyrum, Utah that same month and went as a missionary to his native land, where he stayed for four years, returning in 1868 having filled a successful and honorable mission.
While on this mission, Peter met and married his second wife, Hansine Petrine Madsen on September 23, 1867 on the island of Fyn, Denmark - [the marriage being performed by President of the LDS Scandinavian Mission, Charles Widerborg who presided over the mission during the years of 1858-1860 & 1864-1868].
Later that fall, Peter] brought Hansine ('Sina') back [to Utah] with him. [Peter and Hansine 'Sina'] were sealed on November 7, 1868 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. To this couple were born eleven children.
On November 29, 1869, in the Endowment House he married Stina Marie Hansen, his third wife, and they were the parents of one son, James Peter Hansen, who was born June 22, 1872 in Hyrum, Cache County, Utah [and also two daughters: Anne Hansen, born 11 Nov 1870, died 8 Jan 1876; and Martha Hansen, born 27 Apr 1874 and died 2 Feb 1878 - their births, deaths and burials occurring in Hyrum, Cache, Utah].
A few years later, Peter left her [although in his diary Peter notes with sorrow that against his will he had been sought to "saegn a Devors" (sign a divorce) for his third wife, Stina Marie, by whom he'd had three children] and went to Idaho with Hansine Petrine and their large family.
Stina Marie Hansen was later married to Hendrick Hansen [on 26 May 1877] and they were the parents of [three] children.
On December 20, 1870 a Patriarchal Blessing was given to Peter Hansen in Hyrum, Utah by Patriarch John Smith. This shows that Peter is of the lineage of Ephraim.
It was in August 1875 that he moved with his family to Bennington, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
When he was between 75 and 80 years of age, he went to Lovell, Wyoming to visit his son, Hans Mone Hansen. He spent the last few years of his life there with them. He took sick and passed away on October 22, 1906. He is buried in the cemetery at Lovell, Wyoming.
Peter Hansen was a High Priest, a Ward Teacher and held many responsible positions in the Church, as well as doing all in his power to help build roads, bridges and in making our country the great commonwealth that it is today. He did work in the Temple for hundreds of his ancestors.
Peter Hansen was the father of [eighteen] children. He was always a faithful, willing worker, helping wherever he could to forward the work of God.
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One year and nine months after joining the LDS Church on 7 July 1857, Peter was appointed on 22 May 1859 as President of the Roholte Branch, in the Copenhagen Conference, Sjælland, Denmark. He served in this position from 22 May 1859 thru 26 Apr 1861.
Upon his release Peter (36) and his wife Johanne Sophie (37) and daughter Ane Sophie (11) emigrated to America, leaving from Copenhagen, Denmark for Keil, Germany on 9 May 1861 on the ship WALDEMAR. HISTORY OF THE ROHOLTE BRANCH (1854-1863)
Roholte is town and parish south of Copenhagen. It is a farming district with some forest reserve belonging to the government. The nearest market towns to Roholte are Præstø and Fakse. A small, low, stony peninsula called Feddet running out into the Præstø bay, belongs to the Roholte parish and it was on this peninsula that the organization of the Roholte Branch took place. The new members in this area were previously part of the Sønder Overdrev Branch, however they were located so far from the main location that it was inconvenient for the members to attend meetings in Sønder Overdrev. Because of this, the Roholte Branch was organized in a special meeting 1 Mar 1854 in the home of Morten Jensen on Feddet, attended by about a dozen newly baptized members of the church who resided in that neighborhood. Elder Christian D. Fjelsted, who labored as a traveling Elder in that part of Sjælland, presided over the meeting. Elder Adolph Grøenbeck was appointed as the new branch president. For some time the Roholte branch included the small cities of Køge, St. Heddinge, Præstø, and Vordingborg.
On 10 Jul 1854 the [Lutheran] parish priest in Roholte parish (Carl Adolph Gjellerup, priest in Roholte since 1833) sent in a report for the [Lutheran] bishop concerning the Mormon influence in his parish:
"During this spring the Mormons began to spread their delusion in Roholte Parish. A corrupt and nearly crazy person from the parish here was the first who while in Copenhagen was seduced into being baptized, presumably so that they could have a place to reside here in the parish with him. As he lives on a peninsula, nearly a (Danish) mile long, on which lies a large farm and a few houses, the Mormon emissaries found a hang-out with him from which they have further spread themselves on that peninsula which residents mostly are made up of working cottagers who have come in from other parishes.
When I heard the the aforementioned person had gone over to the Mormons, I visited him to talk with him, but I immediately realized that neither with him nor his wife was they anything to do as they answered everything I said with that the Mormon's teachings were the only correct. His step-son, the woman's own son, who made preparations for me and was quite a diligent boy was then held back from the education when he should be confirmed. I asked them they turned over the boy to me I would take care of him which he also desired but the completely refused. Yet a short while later the boy came himself to me and asked for me to keep him, which I did and he was not forced to go back. He later went to (work for) a farmer here in town and was confirmed last Easter. I am completely convinced that the parents alone held the hope of an early opportunity to go to America and be free from work and with the exception of 2 men, I have reason to suppose that a hope for a more prosperous existence in the promised land by the salt lake has had an thoughtful influence with all those who have gone over to the Mormons.
One man whom I have often visited earlier had belonged to the enlightened and been a diligent cantor, but also was visibly troubled and wavering. After having been with him several times I had the best hope about him as he also enjoyed my visits to him, so I was grateful for that until I suddenly heard that he had been baptized with his wife. Of the 10 men who have gone over to the Mormons, 8 are married and as far as I could tell most of the wives have gone over just to follow their husbands. Altogether there are thus 18 persons gone over, but of them only 6 belong here to the parish, the others had recently come in as laborers on the farm at (peninsula) Fjed, which lies nearly 1 (Danish) mile from Roholte. Of the young people, none have gone over to the Mormons, but so far none have yet returned of those who have gone over.Of other sects, none have shown up here in the parish."
During the year 1854 Elders Mads Jørgensen and J. Rosengren labored as missionaries in the district to which Roholte Branch belonged and took an active part in the council meetings. On 25 Mar 1855 priest Jens Nielsen was called to labor in this district as a missionary under the direction of the branch president Peter Nielsen. In the 1855 census there were 15 Mormons listed as living in the parish. Following are the names of the branch presidents who served in this branch:
Branch President - - - - Date Appointed
Adoph Grøenbeck - 1 Mar 1854
Johan Eilertsen who appointed Niels Christiansen his deputy when he was not present - 15 Aug 1854
Peter Nielsen - 25 Mar 1855
Niels Christiansen - 26 Apr 1855 Peter Nielsen (2nd time) - 21 Oct 1855 Niels Thuesen - 7 Jan 1856
Niels Nielsen - 31 Jan 1857
Anders Jensen - 2 Aug 1857
Anders Rasmussen - 28 Mar 1858
Hans Thønnesen - 16 Jan 1859
Peter Hansen - 22 May 1859
Christoffer Jensen Kempe - 26 Apr 1861
Jens Peter Jørgensen, later to preside over Svenstrup Branch - 14 Sep 1861 Niels C. Mortensen, president of both Roholte and Stevns Branches - 13 Jul 1862
Søren Olsen - 1863
At a priesthood meeting held in Christianshavn 20 Apr 1857 the members who lived in Stevns district (herred), which was part of Roholte Branch at that time, was separated off to become the Stevns Branch. Elder Niels Nielsen was the branch president of Roholte Branch at the time and also acted as the presiding missionary in the district. On 7 Oct 1857 Niels Nielsen was released as traveling presiding missionary and Elder Lars Chr. Madsen took over the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference which included the area covered by the Roholte and Stevns Branches.
During this time period and for several years previously council meetings for the branch were nearly all held on the peninsula Feddet. On 8 May 1859 Hans Thønnesen, the previous branch president of Roholte Branch, was appointed to take charge of the 5th missionary district of the Copenhagen Conference.
On 14 Sep 1861 the Roholte Branch was again divided, the southern part being organized as the Vordingborg Branch with Elder Christoffer Jensen Kempe as President.
On 20 Sep 1863 the former missionary districts were organized into branches so that the Roholte and Vordingborg Branches were combined to become the south or Syd Sjælland Branch. See FHL Film:1854-1863 Roholte Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41946 Item 14
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MISSION TO DENMARK:
After arriving in Denmark for his LDS mission (1865-1868), Peter Hansen was appointed on 2 Aug 1865 to preside over the Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). As a traveling elder he preached and did missionary work on the islands of Fyn (Funen), Lolland, Falster, Møn and other small Danish islands.
HISTORY OF THE ØERNES CONFERENCE (the Islands Conference)
Lolland, Falster, and Møn lie to the south of Sjælland (the largest island of Denmark and where Copenhagen is located). These three large islands and the smaller islands around them are among the most fertile and productive farming lands in Denmark. The area made up a separate Lutheran diocese. Except for some meadows and small forests, all of the land is farmed. This area was part of the LDS Copenhagen Conference to begin with, but from 14 Aug 1852-1864 had its own conference, called the Lolland Conference.
The date of the organization of the first branches in this area is not known. Perhaps there was no official organization but the branches just started to function once enough members were found in an area. By June of 1853 there were two branches on the island of Lolland and one on the island of Falster. Later in that year a branch was established on the island of Møn. Between 1853-1857 these first four branches grew to twelve branches (six on Lolland, four on Falster, and two on Møn).
After 1864 all of Falster and Møn were part of the Falster Branch. From 1864-1870 the Lolland Conference was combined with the Fyn Conference and was called Øernes Conference (the Islands Conference). After 1870 it was again part of the Copenhagen Conference. The branches were eventually consolidated so that after 1877 there was only a single Lolland-Falster Branch.
The distribution of membership on the islands changed over time as the first waves of converts emigrated. The centers of strength for the church moved as most of the converts from one area would emigrate to Utah. Beginning in 1858 the number of branches on the islands began to decrease.
By 1864 there were just two branches left: the Blands Branch which covered the island of Lolland and the Falster Branch which covered all of Falster and Møn. In 1876 these two branches were combined into a single branch which covered all three islands. This one large branch was at first called Øernes (Islands) Branch, but about a year later was called the Lolland-Falster Branch.
== Sources ==
See FHL Films:
1852-1855 Lolland Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 4
Early-1913 Lolland & Falster Branches (indexed) - FHL Int'l Film 41945 Item 51860-1873
Falster Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41943 Item 91861-1863
Branderslev Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Item 81857-1874
Blands (Branderslev) Branch - FHL Int'l Film 41939 Items 1-2-
History of the Scandinavian Mission See: Chapter 38 or pages 154-156 for first voyage and Chapters 45-49 or pages 187-203 for second voyage.
See also: LDS Euro Project for DENMARK
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Peter Hansen kept two diaries which are now in the possession of the following libraries:
Day Book (Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1857-1860 [Manuscript & Digitized Copy]. (Call No. MSS A 631). Original & Photostat manuscript & digitized copy on DVD at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Biography or Day Book (Levnetsbeskrivelse eller Dag Bog) of Peter Hansen, (written in Danish) 1865-1872 [Microfilm]. Call No. mssHM 72907. Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy [Call No. MIC A 122] is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101. [Provenance of the diary was communicated in an email from the Huntington Library to Randall G. Smith (ggg grandson) on Jan 31, 2007 indicating that the diary of Peter Hansen was acquired on February 25, 1948 through the Mormon historian Juanita Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was instrumental in the expansion of the Western history collections at that time, working with funds that the Huntington Library had received in a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Unfortunately, it is not know from whom Mrs. Brooks acquired the diary for the Huntington Library.]
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Birth
6 Apr 1825 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Christening
23 May 1825 • Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114773#149525,24732498 [Fodby Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1814 FKVDJTA - 1832 FKVDJTA, page 51/350 pdf or pg 43]
Census
1834 • Skraverup, Fodby, Øster Flakkebjerg, Sorø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid2511583
Confirmation
1839 • Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17116811#152940,25469055 [Kongsted Sogn Kontraministerialbog, 1827 FKVDJTA - 1844 FKVDJTA, 1839 #2, page 250/840 pdf or pg 280]
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Hovby, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6110962
Census
?? 1 Feb 1845 ?? • Nielstrup, Ulse, Fakse, Præstø , Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid6033743
Marriage
3 Nov 1848 • Den Danske Folkekirke, Fakse sogn, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Film No. 50562 - https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17114625#149274,24682789 [Fakse Sogn, Kontraministerialbog, 1834 FKVDJTA - 1849 FKVDJTA, 1849 #12, page 158/290 pdf or page 328]
Denmark, Select Marriages, 1635-1916
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/9827/records/1843755
Census
1 Feb 1850 • Jyderup, Fakse, Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid7394027
Census
1 Feb 1855 • Fakse, Præstø, Denmark
Peder Hansen, "1855 Denmark Census" on MyHeritage
Detail: 1855 Denmark Census MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc. Peder Hansen Country: Denmark; County: Præstø; District: Fakse
Url: www.myheritage.com/research/record-10258-1800093/peder-hanse n-in-1855-denmark-census
Census
1 Feb 1860 • Kongsted, Kongsted, Fakse, Præsto, Denmark
https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid14659691
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed on British Mission Emigration Register to be bound for New York in spring of 1861
Detail: Downloaded from http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:passenger/id:38497/keywords:monarch+of+the+sea+1861+peter+hansen (See also Emigration registers 1855-1863, Family History Library, British Film 25691).
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/9498695
1861: Peter Hansen and family listed, "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891" NEW
Detail: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, 1861; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Adm
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV33-H4JL
1865: Peter Hansen arrived in Copenhagen in the Scandinavian Mission 2 August 1865
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1868: Peter Hansen appointed to preside over the Oernes (Islands) Conference in the Scandinavian Mission
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 187-188. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1865-1872: Peter Hansen maintained a "Day Book" from 6 April 1865 to about 1872
Detail: Original manuscript & microfilm in the "Mormon Collection" @ Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108. A microfilm copy is also at the Utah State Historical Society, 300 S. Rio Grande (455 W), SLC, UT 84101.
Url: https://familysearch.org/platform/memories/memories/1601838
1868: Peter Hansen released from Scandinavian Mission 13 April 1868
Detail: History of the Scandinavian Mission, by Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, Deseret News Press, Salt Lake City, 1927, pp. 199-200. Available online via familysearch.org URL link above.
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/302564?availability=Family%20History%20Library
1868: Peter & Sina Hansen sailed from Liverpool on the Emerald Isle and Peter was called to be steward on 20 June 1868
Detail: (Journal History, September 25, 1868, P. 8, Journal of Hans Jensen Hals, Church History Library, LDS Church, 15 East North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah)
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/9495217?returnLabel=Peter%20Hansen%20(KW8K-YBM)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Ftree%2F%23view%3Dancestor%26person%3DKW8K-YBM%26spouse%3DKW8K-YB9%26section%3Dmemories
Census
Residence
15 Jul 1870 • Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory, United States
1870 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1870; Census Place: Hyrum, Cache, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 101B; Image: 207; Family History Library Film: 553109
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7163/records/14625495
1870: Peter Hanson and family enumerated in Hyrum, Utah Territory, "United States Census, 1870"
Detail: "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hanson, Utah, United States; citing p. 7, family 58, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Arch
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNCR-X7V
1875-1888: Peter Hansen and family listed in Bennington Ward, Idaho "Record of members, [1875]-1948"
Detail: Record of members, [1877?]-1943 Authors: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bennington Ward (Idaho) (Main Author) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bear Lake Stake (Idaho) (Added Author) Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on Film Lang
Url: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/109845?availability=Family%20History%20Library
Census
Residence
14 Jun 1880 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1880 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 173; Family History Film: 1254173; Page: 89A; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0183
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/6742/records/43413559
1880: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Bennington, Idaho Territory, "United States Census, 1880"
Detail: "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publicatio
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4ZN-KS7
Residence
17 Jun 1900 • Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
1900 United States Federal Census
Detail: Year: 1900; Census Place: Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho; Roll: 231; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240231
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/7602/records/9795425
1900: Peter Hansen and family enumerated in Georgetown, Idaho, "United States Census, 1900"
Detail: "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281 : accessed 4 June 2015), Peter Hansen, Georgetown, Bennington, Eight Mile, Nounan Precincts, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States; citing sheet 10A, fam
Url: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MM5L-281
Death
22 Oct 1906 • Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
Burial
25 Oct 1906 • Lovell Cemetery, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming, USA
Web: Wyoming, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/70632/records/65794
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Url: https://search.ancestry.com/collections/60525/records/16067670
Family Members
Spouses
Children
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Annie Sophia Hansen Monsen
1849–1937
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Inger Marie Pedersdatter
1856–1860
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Hans Christian Pedersen
1859–1859
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Jens Pedersen
1860–1861
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Johanna Maria Hansen Corlett
1868–1941
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Anne Hansen
1870–1876
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Peter Hansen Jr
1870–1932
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Hans Mone Hansen
1872–1938
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James Peter Hansen
1872–1950
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Josephine Ellen Hansen McOmber
1873–1962
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Martha Hansen
1874–1878
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Martha Hansen
1874–1878
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Andrew Alma "Alvin" Hansen
1875–1939
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William Henry Hansen Sr
1877–1951
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Laura E. Hansen Birch
1881–1934
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Winnifred Emilie Bourne
1883–1975
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Florence Amy Hansen Dalrymple
1885–1926
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Alice Henrietta Hansen Smith
1887–1953
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Vera Jeanette Hansen Fowler
1890–1987
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