Keywords
emigration, travel, Norwegian American Line
Abstract
Jens Jensenwas born May 2, 1892 on a farm outside of Olgod, Denmark in central Jutland. When he was nine years old his mother died (of pregnancy toxemia), leaving five children. Jens Jensen then lived with his neighbors and relatives Kirstin and Hans Christiansen. He worked on the farm which required much labor since the Christianden family took on, in addition, the operation and management of a nearby creamery (Lindbjerg).
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Jens
(1988)
"A Journey with Obstacles,"
The Bridge: Vol. 11:
No.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/thebridge/vol11/iss1/8
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