aka Hans Jensen Peterson
Son of Jens Hansen and Enger Halvarine Jacobson
Married Ansine, 1866, on the ship Kenilworth
Married Elizabeth Arbon, abt 1875
Children - Annie Marie Peterson, Alfred Peterson, Thomas Arthur Peterson, Martha Rebecca Peterson
Journal of Ansine M. Peterson
. . . I had a dream in which I saw myself on a ship-then somehow we changed and was riding in wagons without horses yet speeding swiftly along and finally I arrived in Salt Lake City. Now it must be understood that I had at that time seen neither oceans, ships nor railroads. And yet this was fulfilled years after. It has been comforting to me since for I realized later that it was shown me by the spirit of promise.
In the year 1866 I did emigrate to Utah and I think I saw the place in reality as I saw it in my dream. We cross the ocean that year in a "sailing vessel" embarked at Hamburg, Germany and sailed direct to New York, took the railroad cars to Wyoming, and came from there with ox teams to Salt Lake. On account of the war, we was carried by rail to Montreal, Canada.
One night the cars got on a tear some got off the track, and had it not been that "Our Heavenly Father" in whom we trusted held us as it were in his hand, something serious would have happened. As it was we escaped unhurt, only a few bumps as the cars jumped the track.
So also on the sea the hand of the Lord was made manifest for the ship was on fire at least 3 times, and not much damage was done and no panic, even all did not know of it until after. The ship was and old vessel not intended for passengers but had been used to carry cattle. How it came to be used to carry a cargo of human beings I know not, but it seemed that anything was good enough for Mormons.
On board the ship I met and married a young man named Jens Pedersen (James Peterson). He changed his name after coming here. He was an outcast from home, and lost a goodly inheritance because of his religion. He proved his love for God and his work in preference to wealth. . . .
BIB: Peterson, Ansine M., Journal (Man A 834), pp. 6-7, (Utah State Historical Society.)
The following is taken from "The Tri-Weekly Journal, Logan, Utah" of December 3, 1895, page 8 col. 3.
"H. J. Peterson's Death"
Editor Journal: Once more we are reminded of the wise man, Solomon's words: "Man that is born of a woman has but a short time to live; he cometh forth as the grass, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven."
Last Saturday was the saying fulfilled in Benson Ward by the death of H. J. Peterson, a resident of this place, who left home on the morning of Nov. 23rd in good health and spirits, but alas! before the sun went down he was a dead man, having been run over by a wagon wheel. The wheel first struck his hip and continued over his shoulder. It appears that his horses were on a trot and he, fearing they would run away, sought to reach the lines, which were fastened in the center of the wagon and the front wheel knocked him down, resulting as above stated.
Deceased was on his way to Teton Basin, where he had previously taken up a ranch, intending in the future to make his home there. He was a native of Denmark and has been in this country a number of years. Once he occupied the position of postmaster; he had a good education and was gentle and unassuming in disposition, and a kind and good father.
The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased. Consoling remarks were made by Bishop Ballard, Counselor Paul Cardon, Elders John T. Thain, Sr., John Buxton and C. A. Reese.
It is but right to add that the good people of Benson came to the relief of the family in a financial way and contributed liberally to help defray the funeral expenses. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Peace to his ashes, and may our Heavenly Father Who alone can heal a broken heart, comfort and bless the grief-strucken wife and fatherless children. - W.C.
Benson Ward, Nov. 26, 1895.
Son of Jens Hansen and Enger Halvarine Jacobson
Married Ansine, 1866, on the ship Kenilworth
Married Elizabeth Arbon, abt 1875
Children - Annie Marie Peterson, Alfred Peterson, Thomas Arthur Peterson, Martha Rebecca Peterson
Journal of Ansine M. Peterson
. . . I had a dream in which I saw myself on a ship-then somehow we changed and was riding in wagons without horses yet speeding swiftly along and finally I arrived in Salt Lake City. Now it must be understood that I had at that time seen neither oceans, ships nor railroads. And yet this was fulfilled years after. It has been comforting to me since for I realized later that it was shown me by the spirit of promise.
In the year 1866 I did emigrate to Utah and I think I saw the place in reality as I saw it in my dream. We cross the ocean that year in a "sailing vessel" embarked at Hamburg, Germany and sailed direct to New York, took the railroad cars to Wyoming, and came from there with ox teams to Salt Lake. On account of the war, we was carried by rail to Montreal, Canada.
One night the cars got on a tear some got off the track, and had it not been that "Our Heavenly Father" in whom we trusted held us as it were in his hand, something serious would have happened. As it was we escaped unhurt, only a few bumps as the cars jumped the track.
So also on the sea the hand of the Lord was made manifest for the ship was on fire at least 3 times, and not much damage was done and no panic, even all did not know of it until after. The ship was and old vessel not intended for passengers but had been used to carry cattle. How it came to be used to carry a cargo of human beings I know not, but it seemed that anything was good enough for Mormons.
On board the ship I met and married a young man named Jens Pedersen (James Peterson). He changed his name after coming here. He was an outcast from home, and lost a goodly inheritance because of his religion. He proved his love for God and his work in preference to wealth. . . .
BIB: Peterson, Ansine M., Journal (Man A 834), pp. 6-7, (Utah State Historical Society.)
The following is taken from "The Tri-Weekly Journal, Logan, Utah" of December 3, 1895, page 8 col. 3.
"H. J. Peterson's Death"
Editor Journal: Once more we are reminded of the wise man, Solomon's words: "Man that is born of a woman has but a short time to live; he cometh forth as the grass, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven."
Last Saturday was the saying fulfilled in Benson Ward by the death of H. J. Peterson, a resident of this place, who left home on the morning of Nov. 23rd in good health and spirits, but alas! before the sun went down he was a dead man, having been run over by a wagon wheel. The wheel first struck his hip and continued over his shoulder. It appears that his horses were on a trot and he, fearing they would run away, sought to reach the lines, which were fastened in the center of the wagon and the front wheel knocked him down, resulting as above stated.
Deceased was on his way to Teton Basin, where he had previously taken up a ranch, intending in the future to make his home there. He was a native of Denmark and has been in this country a number of years. Once he occupied the position of postmaster; he had a good education and was gentle and unassuming in disposition, and a kind and good father.
The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased. Consoling remarks were made by Bishop Ballard, Counselor Paul Cardon, Elders John T. Thain, Sr., John Buxton and C. A. Reese.
It is but right to add that the good people of Benson came to the relief of the family in a financial way and contributed liberally to help defray the funeral expenses. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Peace to his ashes, and may our Heavenly Father Who alone can heal a broken heart, comfort and bless the grief-strucken wife and fatherless children. - W.C.
Benson Ward, Nov. 26, 1895.
aka Hans Jensen Peterson
Son of Jens Hansen and Enger Halvarine Jacobson
Married Ansine, 1866, on the ship Kenilworth
Married Elizabeth Arbon, abt 1875
Children - Annie Marie Peterson, Alfred Peterson, Thomas Arthur Peterson, Martha Rebecca Peterson
Journal of Ansine M. Peterson
. . . I had a dream in which I saw myself on a ship-then somehow we changed and was riding in wagons without horses yet speeding swiftly along and finally I arrived in Salt Lake City. Now it must be understood that I had at that time seen neither oceans, ships nor railroads. And yet this was fulfilled years after. It has been comforting to me since for I realized later that it was shown me by the spirit of promise.
In the year 1866 I did emigrate to Utah and I think I saw the place in reality as I saw it in my dream. We cross the ocean that year in a "sailing vessel" embarked at Hamburg, Germany and sailed direct to New York, took the railroad cars to Wyoming, and came from there with ox teams to Salt Lake. On account of the war, we was carried by rail to Montreal, Canada.
One night the cars got on a tear some got off the track, and had it not been that "Our Heavenly Father" in whom we trusted held us as it were in his hand, something serious would have happened. As it was we escaped unhurt, only a few bumps as the cars jumped the track.
So also on the sea the hand of the Lord was made manifest for the ship was on fire at least 3 times, and not much damage was done and no panic, even all did not know of it until after. The ship was and old vessel not intended for passengers but had been used to carry cattle. How it came to be used to carry a cargo of human beings I know not, but it seemed that anything was good enough for Mormons.
On board the ship I met and married a young man named Jens Pedersen (James Peterson). He changed his name after coming here. He was an outcast from home, and lost a goodly inheritance because of his religion. He proved his love for God and his work in preference to wealth. . . .
BIB: Peterson, Ansine M., Journal (Man A 834), pp. 6-7, (Utah State Historical Society.)
The following is taken from "The Tri-Weekly Journal, Logan, Utah" of December 3, 1895, page 8 col. 3.
"H. J. Peterson's Death"
Editor Journal: Once more we are reminded of the wise man, Solomon's words: "Man that is born of a woman has but a short time to live; he cometh forth as the grass, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven."
Last Saturday was the saying fulfilled in Benson Ward by the death of H. J. Peterson, a resident of this place, who left home on the morning of Nov. 23rd in good health and spirits, but alas! before the sun went down he was a dead man, having been run over by a wagon wheel. The wheel first struck his hip and continued over his shoulder. It appears that his horses were on a trot and he, fearing they would run away, sought to reach the lines, which were fastened in the center of the wagon and the front wheel knocked him down, resulting as above stated.
Deceased was on his way to Teton Basin, where he had previously taken up a ranch, intending in the future to make his home there. He was a native of Denmark and has been in this country a number of years. Once he occupied the position of postmaster; he had a good education and was gentle and unassuming in disposition, and a kind and good father.
The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased. Consoling remarks were made by Bishop Ballard, Counselor Paul Cardon, Elders John T. Thain, Sr., John Buxton and C. A. Reese.
It is but right to add that the good people of Benson came to the relief of the family in a financial way and contributed liberally to help defray the funeral expenses. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Peace to his ashes, and may our Heavenly Father Who alone can heal a broken heart, comfort and bless the grief-strucken wife and fatherless children. - W.C.
Benson Ward, Nov. 26, 1895.
Son of Jens Hansen and Enger Halvarine Jacobson
Married Ansine, 1866, on the ship Kenilworth
Married Elizabeth Arbon, abt 1875
Children - Annie Marie Peterson, Alfred Peterson, Thomas Arthur Peterson, Martha Rebecca Peterson
Journal of Ansine M. Peterson
. . . I had a dream in which I saw myself on a ship-then somehow we changed and was riding in wagons without horses yet speeding swiftly along and finally I arrived in Salt Lake City. Now it must be understood that I had at that time seen neither oceans, ships nor railroads. And yet this was fulfilled years after. It has been comforting to me since for I realized later that it was shown me by the spirit of promise.
In the year 1866 I did emigrate to Utah and I think I saw the place in reality as I saw it in my dream. We cross the ocean that year in a "sailing vessel" embarked at Hamburg, Germany and sailed direct to New York, took the railroad cars to Wyoming, and came from there with ox teams to Salt Lake. On account of the war, we was carried by rail to Montreal, Canada.
One night the cars got on a tear some got off the track, and had it not been that "Our Heavenly Father" in whom we trusted held us as it were in his hand, something serious would have happened. As it was we escaped unhurt, only a few bumps as the cars jumped the track.
So also on the sea the hand of the Lord was made manifest for the ship was on fire at least 3 times, and not much damage was done and no panic, even all did not know of it until after. The ship was and old vessel not intended for passengers but had been used to carry cattle. How it came to be used to carry a cargo of human beings I know not, but it seemed that anything was good enough for Mormons.
On board the ship I met and married a young man named Jens Pedersen (James Peterson). He changed his name after coming here. He was an outcast from home, and lost a goodly inheritance because of his religion. He proved his love for God and his work in preference to wealth. . . .
BIB: Peterson, Ansine M., Journal (Man A 834), pp. 6-7, (Utah State Historical Society.)
The following is taken from "The Tri-Weekly Journal, Logan, Utah" of December 3, 1895, page 8 col. 3.
"H. J. Peterson's Death"
Editor Journal: Once more we are reminded of the wise man, Solomon's words: "Man that is born of a woman has but a short time to live; he cometh forth as the grass, which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven."
Last Saturday was the saying fulfilled in Benson Ward by the death of H. J. Peterson, a resident of this place, who left home on the morning of Nov. 23rd in good health and spirits, but alas! before the sun went down he was a dead man, having been run over by a wagon wheel. The wheel first struck his hip and continued over his shoulder. It appears that his horses were on a trot and he, fearing they would run away, sought to reach the lines, which were fastened in the center of the wagon and the front wheel knocked him down, resulting as above stated.
Deceased was on his way to Teton Basin, where he had previously taken up a ranch, intending in the future to make his home there. He was a native of Denmark and has been in this country a number of years. Once he occupied the position of postmaster; he had a good education and was gentle and unassuming in disposition, and a kind and good father.
The funeral services were held at the residence of the deceased. Consoling remarks were made by Bishop Ballard, Counselor Paul Cardon, Elders John T. Thain, Sr., John Buxton and C. A. Reese.
It is but right to add that the good people of Benson came to the relief of the family in a financial way and contributed liberally to help defray the funeral expenses. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
Peace to his ashes, and may our Heavenly Father Who alone can heal a broken heart, comfort and bless the grief-strucken wife and fatherless children. - W.C.
Benson Ward, Nov. 26, 1895.
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