The following information was dictated to the daughter of Jens and Kirsten Jensen (sections of comments were omitted to shorten this bio):
"...Jens Peter Jensen was born [abt. 1863]in Salburg, Denmark. Mr. Jensen had learned the blacksmith trade and to this day is known and called "Blacksmith," spoken in the Danish language among his friends.
He and Kirsten Petersen were married in 1883 at the age of 20 and 19 respectively. At this particular time in Denmark wages were very low and work was scarce, and they saw little chance of making a home under these conditions. They said the country was 'over-populated.' The farms were small and each year they were becoming still smaller, usually about five to ten acres in each.... Many friends and relatives had gone to America and wrote back telling of the wonderful opportunity this country was... Often the entire family went but in many cases the father went first and became located, and then sent for his family.
Because of the conditions previously mentioned and also that Mr. Jensen would have been compelled to serve three years in the army, they came to America.
They made the voyage in two weeks in a ship called 'The Ting Wally.' The 'Kiser' ship had also sailed the same date and was sunk. The relatives thought Mr. and Mrs. Jensen had sailed on this. The baggage had failed to be put on board of their ship and was returned to the home folks. Of course, then they were certain that Mr. and Mrs. Jensen were among the victims of the tragedy, but fortunately they were not. However a terrible storm occurred and resulted iin causing most of the passenger to become ill. They were required to have an examination and inspection of all baggage at an island befor entering New York City.
From New York, they went to Harris County, Kansas, where Mr. Jensen resumed his former occupation as a blacksmith at Horton, being employed by a railroad company for two years. He received $1.75 daily which was considered excellent salary and in addition to this, he worked five hours every other night, then receiving double pay.
People rumored that land was much better and cheaper, so Mr. Jensen and his brother in law, Andrew Linnemann, went to Nebraska in a covered wagon. Their families following later by train.
Mrs. Mary Ann Petersen, my great-grandmother, came to America in 1854. She was a widow and brought her five daughters with her. She purchased the farm which Mr. Jensen had occupied while at Horton, Kansas. I have not been able to learn why she came but probably to make a home for her daughters. Since Mr. Jensen moved to Nuckolls County, he has been very successful, and at the present time owns seven well improved farms and a town lot and property."
(Submitted her by Jean Jorgensen, #47179150).
"...Jens Peter Jensen was born [abt. 1863]in Salburg, Denmark. Mr. Jensen had learned the blacksmith trade and to this day is known and called "Blacksmith," spoken in the Danish language among his friends.
He and Kirsten Petersen were married in 1883 at the age of 20 and 19 respectively. At this particular time in Denmark wages were very low and work was scarce, and they saw little chance of making a home under these conditions. They said the country was 'over-populated.' The farms were small and each year they were becoming still smaller, usually about five to ten acres in each.... Many friends and relatives had gone to America and wrote back telling of the wonderful opportunity this country was... Often the entire family went but in many cases the father went first and became located, and then sent for his family.
Because of the conditions previously mentioned and also that Mr. Jensen would have been compelled to serve three years in the army, they came to America.
They made the voyage in two weeks in a ship called 'The Ting Wally.' The 'Kiser' ship had also sailed the same date and was sunk. The relatives thought Mr. and Mrs. Jensen had sailed on this. The baggage had failed to be put on board of their ship and was returned to the home folks. Of course, then they were certain that Mr. and Mrs. Jensen were among the victims of the tragedy, but fortunately they were not. However a terrible storm occurred and resulted iin causing most of the passenger to become ill. They were required to have an examination and inspection of all baggage at an island befor entering New York City.
From New York, they went to Harris County, Kansas, where Mr. Jensen resumed his former occupation as a blacksmith at Horton, being employed by a railroad company for two years. He received $1.75 daily which was considered excellent salary and in addition to this, he worked five hours every other night, then receiving double pay.
People rumored that land was much better and cheaper, so Mr. Jensen and his brother in law, Andrew Linnemann, went to Nebraska in a covered wagon. Their families following later by train.
Mrs. Mary Ann Petersen, my great-grandmother, came to America in 1854. She was a widow and brought her five daughters with her. She purchased the farm which Mr. Jensen had occupied while at Horton, Kansas. I have not been able to learn why she came but probably to make a home for her daughters. Since Mr. Jensen moved to Nuckolls County, he has been very successful, and at the present time owns seven well improved farms and a town lot and property."
(Submitted her by Jean Jorgensen, #47179150).
The following information was dictated to the daughter of Jens and Kirsten Jensen (sections of comments were omitted to shorten this bio):
"...Jens Peter Jensen was born [abt. 1863]in Salburg, Denmark. Mr. Jensen had learned the blacksmith trade and to this day is known and called "Blacksmith," spoken in the Danish language among his friends.
He and Kirsten Petersen were married in 1883 at the age of 20 and 19 respectively. At this particular time in Denmark wages were very low and work was scarce, and they saw little chance of making a home under these conditions. They said the country was 'over-populated.' The farms were small and each year they were becoming still smaller, usually about five to ten acres in each.... Many friends and relatives had gone to America and wrote back telling of the wonderful opportunity this country was... Often the entire family went but in many cases the father went first and became located, and then sent for his family.
Because of the conditions previously mentioned and also that Mr. Jensen would have been compelled to serve three years in the army, they came to America.
They made the voyage in two weeks in a ship called 'The Ting Wally.' The 'Kiser' ship had also sailed the same date and was sunk. The relatives thought Mr. and Mrs. Jensen had sailed on this. The baggage had failed to be put on board of their ship and was returned to the home folks. Of course, then they were certain that Mr. and Mrs. Jensen were among the victims of the tragedy, but fortunately they were not. However a terrible storm occurred and resulted iin causing most of the passenger to become ill. They were required to have an examination and inspection of all baggage at an island befor entering New York City.
From New York, they went to Harris County, Kansas, where Mr. Jensen resumed his former occupation as a blacksmith at Horton, being employed by a railroad company for two years. He received $1.75 daily which was considered excellent salary and in addition to this, he worked five hours every other night, then receiving double pay.
People rumored that land was much better and cheaper, so Mr. Jensen and his brother in law, Andrew Linnemann, went to Nebraska in a covered wagon. Their families following later by train.
Mrs. Mary Ann Petersen, my great-grandmother, came to America in 1854. She was a widow and brought her five daughters with her. She purchased the farm which Mr. Jensen had occupied while at Horton, Kansas. I have not been able to learn why she came but probably to make a home for her daughters. Since Mr. Jensen moved to Nuckolls County, he has been very successful, and at the present time owns seven well improved farms and a town lot and property."
(Submitted her by Jean Jorgensen, #47179150).
"...Jens Peter Jensen was born [abt. 1863]in Salburg, Denmark. Mr. Jensen had learned the blacksmith trade and to this day is known and called "Blacksmith," spoken in the Danish language among his friends.
He and Kirsten Petersen were married in 1883 at the age of 20 and 19 respectively. At this particular time in Denmark wages were very low and work was scarce, and they saw little chance of making a home under these conditions. They said the country was 'over-populated.' The farms were small and each year they were becoming still smaller, usually about five to ten acres in each.... Many friends and relatives had gone to America and wrote back telling of the wonderful opportunity this country was... Often the entire family went but in many cases the father went first and became located, and then sent for his family.
Because of the conditions previously mentioned and also that Mr. Jensen would have been compelled to serve three years in the army, they came to America.
They made the voyage in two weeks in a ship called 'The Ting Wally.' The 'Kiser' ship had also sailed the same date and was sunk. The relatives thought Mr. and Mrs. Jensen had sailed on this. The baggage had failed to be put on board of their ship and was returned to the home folks. Of course, then they were certain that Mr. and Mrs. Jensen were among the victims of the tragedy, but fortunately they were not. However a terrible storm occurred and resulted iin causing most of the passenger to become ill. They were required to have an examination and inspection of all baggage at an island befor entering New York City.
From New York, they went to Harris County, Kansas, where Mr. Jensen resumed his former occupation as a blacksmith at Horton, being employed by a railroad company for two years. He received $1.75 daily which was considered excellent salary and in addition to this, he worked five hours every other night, then receiving double pay.
People rumored that land was much better and cheaper, so Mr. Jensen and his brother in law, Andrew Linnemann, went to Nebraska in a covered wagon. Their families following later by train.
Mrs. Mary Ann Petersen, my great-grandmother, came to America in 1854. She was a widow and brought her five daughters with her. She purchased the farm which Mr. Jensen had occupied while at Horton, Kansas. I have not been able to learn why she came but probably to make a home for her daughters. Since Mr. Jensen moved to Nuckolls County, he has been very successful, and at the present time owns seven well improved farms and a town lot and property."
(Submitted her by Jean Jorgensen, #47179150).
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