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Thomas Jensen (1869 - 1964)

Thomas Jensen
Born in Skibsted, Aalborg, Denmarkmap
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Died at age 94 in Savanna, Carroll, Illinois, United Statesmap
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Biography

Birth and Baptism

Thomas Jensen, son of Niels Martinus Jensen (Rod) and Bodil Marie Thomsen, was born 9 Dec 1869 in Skibsted Sogn, Aalborg Amt, Danmark.[1][2] His parents were not yet married,[1] although they did marry about a year and a half after his birth.[3] Thomas was baptized at Skibsted Kirke on 18 Apr 1870.[1]

Early Life

Thomas was vaccinated for smallpox on 1 Jun 1879 at age 9.[2]

By 1880, Thomas had moved from Skibsted Sogn to neighboring Lyngby Sogn with his family.[4] By 1884, Thomas had moved to Askildrup in Blenstrup Sogn, where he was working for Peder Kristensen,[2] who had been born in nearby Lyngby Sogn[5] where Thomas' family was living at the time. He was confirmed in his Lutheran faith on 20 Apr 1884 at Blenstrup Kirke, Blenstrup Sogn, Aalborg Amt, Danmark.[2] At this time in Denmark, most children were confirmed at around age 14 or 15 as it was required when they got their first job.

Immigration

Thomas Jensen was among the last of his family to immigrate to the United States. First, his eldest sister, Rasmine immigrated through Copenhagen, Oslo, and New York headed for Whiting, Kansas in late 1889.[6] [7] [8] Next, his father also headed for Whiting, Kansas in early 1890. [9] [10] His mother and youngest siblings came to the United States early in the summer of 1890.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Finally, on 11 Nov 1890, Thomas,[17] and his two sisters, Metta Kirstine (Christine "Minnie") and Karoline (Caroline Margaret "Lena") came in late 1890.[18] They arrived in Baltimore onboard the ship America, 27 Nov 1890.[19]

Thomas became a naturalized citizen in 1895.[20] At that time, he was living in Kansas.[21]

Marriage and Family

On 23 Feb 1895 in Hiawatha in Brown County, Kansas, Thomas Jensen married Meta (Mary) Thompsen, also from Denmark.[22] At the time of the census later that year, they were living with her parents and siblings in Whiting Township, Jackson County, Kansas.[21] His brother Carl was nearby living with and working for Peter Linnaman, also from Denmark.[23] By 1900, he had moved his family to 7th Street in the town of Savannah in Carroll County, Illinois where he was working as a day laborer.[24]

Thomas and Meta had four children, one of which died before reaching adulthood.[24] [25] Based on the information provided in the 1900 census, the child that died young was likely their first child and was born in 1895 or 1896 and died before 1900.[24] This child may have been the ten week old baby named Chris Jensen living with Thomas' parents at the time of the 1895 census.[26] Meta's father's name was Christian and it was common to name a first child after one of the grandparents. The other three children were

  • Thomas C. Jensen, born Feb 1897 in Kansas[24]
  • Anna M. Jensen, born Dec 1899 in Illinois[24]
  • William M Jensen, born May 1909 in Illinois[25]

By 1910, the family had moved from 7th Street to 248 Diagonal Street in Savanna, Illinois.[25] By 1920, they had moved to 229 Diagonal Street in Savanna.[20] Anna, who would have been about 20, was no longer living with the family.[20] It is likely that she had married and moved out. Son Thomas C. Jensen is listed as Chris T. Jensen and has also married. He and his wife, Mary, are living with his parents and his younger brother William.[20] All the children had moved out by 1930. Thomas and Meta were living alone at 419 North 5th Street in Savanna. They owned their own home. Thomas, who was age 60, was working as a laborer at odd jobs.[27] In 1940, they were still living at 419 North 5th Street in Savanna.[28]

Education and Occupation

Thomas Jensen had the equivalent of an 8th grade education.[28] He first went to work in Denmark as a farmhand.[29] In 1900, Thomas was working as a day-laborer in Savanna, Illinois.[24] By 1910, he was working as a car repairman for the railroad in Savanna, Illinois.[25] In 1920, Thomas had been promoted to a car inspector for the railroad.[20] In 1930, he was doing odd jobs.[27] In 1940, at the age of 70, Thomas had a job as a caretaker of a park.[28]

Death and Burial

Thomas Jensen died on 15 Oct 1964, at the age of 94 and was buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois.[30]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Danish State Archives, Church Counter Books, 1813-2002, database with images, Skibsted Parish (Aalborg County), 1866 FKVDTA - 1878 FKVDTA, image 11 of 127, folio 9, 18 April 1870, Baptism of Thomas Jensen, (https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17126388#169147,28402306: accessed 16 Feb 2017) born 9 Dec 1869, baptism 18 April 1870, mother listed first - Bodil Marie Thomsen, father - Niels Martinus Jensen; they were not married. The register says Bodil Marie was a resident of the hamlet of Svanvolk near Skibsted and Niels was a resident of Skibsted.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Danmark Kirkebøger, 1484-1941," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG3P-JRKL : 10 November 2017), Thomas Jensen, 20 Apr 1884; Confirmation, 20 Apr 1884, 3, Rigsarkivet, København (The Danish National Archives), Copenhagen.
  3. ↑ Danish State Archives, Church Counter Books, 1813-2002, database with images, Skibsted Parish (Aalborg County), 1866 FKVDTA - 1878 FKVDTA, image 78 of 127, folio 82, 22 Apr 1871, marriage of Neils Martinus Jensen and Bodil Marie Thomsen, (https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17126388#169147,28402373 : accessed 17 Feb 2017)
  4. ↑ Danish Census 1880, Danish Demographic Database Ref. DDA-11185, Kipno. C2502. Parish: Lyngby. Hundred: Hellum. County: Aalborg. Record no. 576 of 698. Hans Erik Luther (http://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid10022142: accessed 13 Sep 2016) (Includes digital image of original document. Thomas is listed as age 10, born in Skibsted parish, Aalborg County, but living in Lyngby parish with his parents.)
  5. ↑ Danish Census 1880, Danish Demographic Database Ref. DDA-10982, Kipno. C2498. Parish: Blenstrup. Hundred: Hellum. County: Aalborg. Record no. 190 of 676. Hans Erik Luther. (https://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid9983502 : accessed 31 Dec 2017)
  6. ↑ The Danish Emigration Archives, database, entry for Rasmine Jensen, record id: I8990I4614 (http://ddd.dda.dk/udvandrer/udvandr_soeg.asp?navn=Jensen%2C+Rasmine&stilling=&alder=18&sidste_oph_sted=&s_sogn=Lyngby&s_oph_amt=Aalborg&best_by=Whiting&best_stat=Kansas&best_land=USA&kontraktens_nr=6314&aar=1889&maaned= : accessed 29 Dec 2017)
  7. ↑ Norway-Heritage, S/S Island, Thingvalla Line (http://www.norwayheritage.com/p_ship.asp?sh=island : accessed 29 Dec 2017)
  8. ↑ "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVSL-GZTB : 15 April 2015), Rasmine Jensen, 1889; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm.
  9. ↑ The Danish Emigration Archives, database, entry for Niels Jensen Rod, record id: I8990R1716,(http://ddd.dda.dk/udvandrer/udvandr_soeg_uk.asp?navn=jensen&stilling=&alder=&sidste_oph_sted=&s_sogn=&s_oph_amt=&best_by=Whiting&best_stat=Kansas&best_land=USA&kontraktens_nr=&aar=1890&maaned=: accessed 15 Sep 2016
  10. ↑ Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9F-LYGR : 23 June 2014), Niels J Rod, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M327 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 417,334.
  11. ↑ The Danish Emigration Archives, database, entry for Marie Jensen, record id: I9091I2306,(http://ddd.dda.dk/udvandrer/udvandr_soeg_uk.asp?navn=Jensen&stilling=&alder=&sidste_oph_sted=&s_sogn=&s_oph_amt=&best_by=&best_stat=&best_land=&kontraktens_nr=432900&aar=1890&maaned=: accessed 15 Sep 2016)
  12. ↑ "Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists, 1820-1948," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-32016-8941-11?cc=2018318 : 25 September 2015), 1820-1891 (NARA M255, M596) > 47 - Jan 11, 1890-Jul 31, 1890 > image 408 of 504; citing NARA microfilm publications M255, M596 and T844 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
  13. ↑ Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9F-D9MG : 23 June 2014), Marinus Jenssen, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M327 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 417,274. - age 7
  14. ↑ Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9F-8BML : 23 June 2014), Alfred Jenssen, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M327 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 417,274. - age 11
  15. ↑ Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9F-8B9G : 23 June 2014), Amandus Jenssen, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M327 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 417,274. - age 9
  16. ↑ Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9F-81MP : 23 June 2014), Einar Jenssen, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M327 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 417,274.
  17. ↑ The Danish Emigration Archives, database, entry for Thomas Jensen, record id: I9091I5304, (http://ddd.dda.dk/udvandrer/udvandr_soeg_uk.asp?navn=Jensen&stilling=&alder=&sidste_oph_sted=&s_sogn=&s_oph_amt=&best_by=&best_stat=&best_land=&kontraktens_nr=668300&aar=1890&maaned=: accessed 15 Sep 2016).
  18. ↑ The Danish Emigration Archives, database, entries for Metta K. and Karoline Jensen, record id: I9091I5306, (http://ddd.dda.dk/udvandrer/udvandr_soeg_uk.asp?navn=Jensen&stilling=&alder=&sidste_oph_sted=&s_sogn=&s_oph_amt=&best_by=&best_stat=&best_land=&kontraktens_nr=668400&aar=1890&maaned=: accessed 15 Sep 2016)
  19. ↑ Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9F-8BGK : 23 June 2014), Caroline Jenssen, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M327 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 417,274 and Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9F-D9GQ : 23 June 2014), Thomas Jenssen, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M327 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 417,274.)
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJS4-MBD : 14 December 2015), Thomas Jensen, Savanna Ward 2, Carroll, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 9A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,301. [image of census sheet for household at "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-22904-9379-74?cc=1488411 : 14 December 2015), Illinois > Carroll > Savanna Ward 2 > ED 12 > image 17 of 34; citing NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Kansas State Census, 1895", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL8J-8GH2 : 11 November 2017), Thomas Jensen in entry for C Thompson, 1895.
  22. ↑ Kansas County Marriages, 1855-1911, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWL2-P2T : 18 October 2017), Thomas Jansen and Mary Thompson, 23 Feb 1895; citing Marriage, Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas, United States, district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties; FHL microfilm 1,870,482.
  23. ↑ "Kansas State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3B-GSFP-T?cc=1825193&wc=WDC6-GW9%3A1597302611%2C1597303043 : 22 August 2017), Jackson > Whiting Township > image 19 of 71; citing Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSSH-9DX : 6 March 2015, accessed 9 Sep 2016), Thomas Jensen, Savanna Township Savanna city Ward 1-2, Carroll, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 14B, family 331, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,239. [image of census sheet for household at "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11081-161664-11?cc=1325221 : 5 August 2014, accessed 9 Sep 2016), Illinois > Carroll > ED 22 Savanna Township Savanna city Ward 1-2 > image 28 of 29; citing NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKHQ-CQD : 29 October 2015), Tomas Jensen, Savanna Ward 2, Carroll, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 12, sheet 12A, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,245. [image of census sheet for household at "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-23048-369-95?cc=1727033 : 11 November 2015), Illinois > Carroll > Savanna Ward 2 > ED 12 > image 23 of 27; citing NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  26. ↑ "Kansas State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3B-GSNQ-7?cc=1825193&wc=WDC6-G7Z%3A1597302611%2C1597302904 : 22 August 2017), Jackson > Netawaka Township > image 10 of 67; citing Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSR8-6CL : 8 December 2015), Thomas Jensen, 1930 [image of census sheet for household at "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22729-6531-71?cc=1810731 : 8 December 2015), Illinois > Carroll > Savanna > ED 15 > image 13 of 32; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWWH-399 : accessed 10 September 2016), Thomas Jensen, Ward 2, Savanna, Savanna Township, Carroll, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 8-16, sheet 8A, family 178, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 763.
  29. ↑ Danish Census 1890, Danish Demographic Database Ref. DDA-19610, Kipno. C8779. Parish: Skibsted. Hundred: Hellum. County: Aalborg. Record no. 7 of 503. Conni Pedersen (http://www.danishfamilysearch.com/cid12610827: accessed 14 Sep 2016) (farm servant in the household of Peder Nielsen in Skibsted Sogn)
  30. ↑ Thomas Jensen on Find A Grave: Memorial #86606143 retrieved 25 Jul 2016




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