Jorgen Christian Mathisen was born 4 April 1865, in Hjordkaer parish, Aarlsev, Schleswig, Germany, (the area was fought over during his infancy is now in Denmark) to Mathis Mathisen and Mette Marie Petersen Mathisen. He came to the USA in 1882 with his parents and two brothers, Peter (1 Jan 1867-7 June 1920) and Mathis (7 Oct 1872 - 22 Dec 1903). This family arrived in Shelby County in June of 1882; before settling in Sharon township, Audubon County in 1884. They earned their living as farmers.
On 3 October 1890, Jorgen married Kristine "Marie" Hansen, at the Danske Evangelisk Lutherske Bethlehems Menighed, Harlan, Shelby Co., IA. Marie immigrated as an orphan from Denmark, then married and became a widow of ___Christensen. This was Jorgen's first marriage, and Marie's second. Jorgen and Marie lived in Sharon township, section 15, east of Sharon Center. Five children were born to them at this location: twins Anna & Mary born on 18 May 1891; Chris born 26 June 1892; Christena born 14 Dec 1894; and Mathis born 1 Jan 1897; and his children and grandchildren called him "Far".
In 1902 the family moved to Leroy township, section 30. Jorgen was always on the "creamery board" and was president of it for many years.
About 1920, they built a stucco home at 613 Tracy St., Audubon, Iowa.
Jorgen became ill with Brights Disease, and later diabetes. He died on 30 Jan 1944 and is buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
On 3 October 1890, Jorgen married Kristine "Marie" Hansen, at the Danske Evangelisk Lutherske Bethlehems Menighed, Harlan, Shelby Co., IA. Marie immigrated as an orphan from Denmark, then married and became a widow of ___Christensen. This was Jorgen's first marriage, and Marie's second. Jorgen and Marie lived in Sharon township, section 15, east of Sharon Center. Five children were born to them at this location: twins Anna & Mary born on 18 May 1891; Chris born 26 June 1892; Christena born 14 Dec 1894; and Mathis born 1 Jan 1897; and his children and grandchildren called him "Far".
In 1902 the family moved to Leroy township, section 30. Jorgen was always on the "creamery board" and was president of it for many years.
About 1920, they built a stucco home at 613 Tracy St., Audubon, Iowa.
Jorgen became ill with Brights Disease, and later diabetes. He died on 30 Jan 1944 and is buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Jorgen Christian Mathisen was born 4 April 1865, in Hjordkaer parish, Aarlsev, Schleswig, Germany, (the area was fought over during his infancy is now in Denmark) to Mathis Mathisen and Mette Marie Petersen Mathisen. He came to the USA in 1882 with his parents and two brothers, Peter (1 Jan 1867-7 June 1920) and Mathis (7 Oct 1872 - 22 Dec 1903). This family arrived in Shelby County in June of 1882; before settling in Sharon township, Audubon County in 1884. They earned their living as farmers.
On 3 October 1890, Jorgen married Kristine "Marie" Hansen, at the Danske Evangelisk Lutherske Bethlehems Menighed, Harlan, Shelby Co., IA. Marie immigrated as an orphan from Denmark, then married and became a widow of ___Christensen. This was Jorgen's first marriage, and Marie's second. Jorgen and Marie lived in Sharon township, section 15, east of Sharon Center. Five children were born to them at this location: twins Anna & Mary born on 18 May 1891; Chris born 26 June 1892; Christena born 14 Dec 1894; and Mathis born 1 Jan 1897; and his children and grandchildren called him "Far".
In 1902 the family moved to Leroy township, section 30. Jorgen was always on the "creamery board" and was president of it for many years.
About 1920, they built a stucco home at 613 Tracy St., Audubon, Iowa.
Jorgen became ill with Brights Disease, and later diabetes. He died on 30 Jan 1944 and is buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
On 3 October 1890, Jorgen married Kristine "Marie" Hansen, at the Danske Evangelisk Lutherske Bethlehems Menighed, Harlan, Shelby Co., IA. Marie immigrated as an orphan from Denmark, then married and became a widow of ___Christensen. This was Jorgen's first marriage, and Marie's second. Jorgen and Marie lived in Sharon township, section 15, east of Sharon Center. Five children were born to them at this location: twins Anna & Mary born on 18 May 1891; Chris born 26 June 1892; Christena born 14 Dec 1894; and Mathis born 1 Jan 1897; and his children and grandchildren called him "Far".
In 1902 the family moved to Leroy township, section 30. Jorgen was always on the "creamery board" and was president of it for many years.
About 1920, they built a stucco home at 613 Tracy St., Audubon, Iowa.
Jorgen became ill with Brights Disease, and later diabetes. He died on 30 Jan 1944 and is buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
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