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Show 418 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. company and Fish Springs mines. He served in the Hawk war and was given the name of "Little Sol- Black Madison D. Hamilton. He is one of the leading and a prominent financier and business man. Was married in Salt Lake City to Maria, daughter of Lauritz and Maria Lauritzen, born in Denmark May 18, 1848. They have had ten children: Maria, Mary C, Annie, Louisa, Andrew E., Serena, Hannah, Martena and Charles W., living; James P., deceased. dier" by citizens JENSEN, HON. ANDREW farmer and ex-Mayor, L., son of Jens and Mary', was born in Denmark August 31, 1848. The family joined the Mormon church and in '62 came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Van Cott's company, aud located at Moroni, where parents both died. Andrew was raised here to farming and now has a farm of 150 acres. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war. In '68 he returned to the Missouri river after emigrants under Capt. Seely, and in crossing Green river the boat was capsized and he with others was thrown into the water, six men being drowned. In '82 he went on a two years' mission to Alabama; made several converts. He is a stockholder and vice-president in the Co-op store. Served as a member of the City Council several years and was Mayor eight years. Is an active Republican and has been a delegate to many county and State conventions, being well known and an influential man in the community. Was married in Salt Lake City May 19, 1873, to Christina, daughter of Rasmus P. and Maria Christensen, born in Denmark February 14, 1857. They have had ten children: Mary, Maria, Hetty, Andrew, James V., John E., Franklin P., Delina C. and Delmore W., living; Lula, deceased. JENSEN, JENS W., farmer and one of the firm of Jensen Bros.' Milling company, was born in Denmark in January, 1839. He learned the trade of a weaver and joined the Mormon church in '61. In '62 he started for Utah with his parents and family of nine persons, crossing the plains in Capt. Madsen's company, and |
