Born about in Denmark
Son of Marcus Unknown
and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Anna Sophia (Andrews) Markusen
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Christine Markusen, Peter Marcus, Louis Markusen, James Markusen, Martin Markusen, Andrew Markusen, Heney (Markison) Markisen, Anna Markusen, Emma (Markusen) Larsen and William Markusen
Died
at about age 60
in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Profile last modified
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Biography
Jørgen (George) Markussen was born in Denmark about 1830. He was married to Anna Sophia Andrews. He passed away at Raymond, Wisconsin in 1890.
Sources
In the 1870 census Geo (age 44) was the head of household in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.[1]
In the 1880 census George (age 50), Farmer, was the married head of household in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.[2]
George's son Peter Marcus married Della Merrills on 24 November 1881 in Waterford, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.[3]
Jorgen's son Louis Markusen married Mary Markusen on 1 November 1886 in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.[4]
Jorgen died on 29 January 1890 and was buried in 1890 in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.[5] [6]
Jorgen's son Henry Markeson married Anne Christina Jensen on 10 April 1895 in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.[7]
Jorgen's daughter Emma Markussen married Louis Larsen on 3 November 1900 in Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.[8]
- ↑
1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 9; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 29; Digital film/folder number: 004268809; FHL microfilm: 000553232; Image number: 561; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01490-1
FamilySearch Record: MNS3-VS2 (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6Q47-Y3T
Geo Markensen (44) head of household in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Denmark. - ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00046; Digital film/folder number: 005165561; FHL microfilm: 1255443; Image number: 613; Sheet number: 501; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: MNHD-NK5 (accessed 1 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBG-98HB
George Markesan (50), married, Farmer, head of household in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Denmark. - ↑
Marriage of son Peter Marcus:
"Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622440; FHL microfilm: 1275506; Record number: 280; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: XRKF-WBQ (accessed 1 February 2024)
George's son Peter Marcus marriage to Della Merrills on 24 Nov 1881 in Waterford, Racine, Wisconsin, United States. - ↑
Marriage of son Louis Markusen:
"Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622440; FHL microfilm: 1275506; Record number: 357; Packet letter: H
FamilySearch Record: XRKF-7Z8 (accessed 1 February 2024)
Jorgen Markusen's son Louis Markusen marriage to Mary Markusen on 1 Nov 1886 in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States. - ↑
Burial:
"Find A Grave Index"
citing record ID 28430967, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
FamilySearch Record: QVK9-NWSN (accessed 1 February 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #28430967
Jorgen Markussen burial (died on 29 Jan 1890) in 1890 in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (no image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #28430967 (accessed 1 February 2024)
Memorial page for Jorgen Markussen (unknown-29 Jan 1890), citing McPherson Cemetery, Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Suze (contributor 47016239). - ↑
Marriage of son Henry Markeson:
"Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622442; FHL microfilm: 1275508; Record number: 16; Packet letter: G
FamilySearch Record: XRKN-PBM (accessed 1 February 2024)
Jorgen Markeson's son Henry Markeson marriage to Anne Christina Jensen on 10 Apr 1895 in Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Emma Markussen:
"Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007622436; FHL microfilm: 1275501; Record number: 63; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: XRKK-SMG (accessed 1 February 2024)
Jorgen Markussen's daughter Emma Markussen marriage to Louis Larsen on 3 Nov 1900 in Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, United States.
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