Johan Christian Jensen

Johan Christian Jensen (1863-1922) migrated from Norway to Chicago in 1881. Around 1897-1899 he moved with his children to Park County, Colorado. There he owned the Elk Falls ranch near the Lion's Head. Like his siblings, he was a musician. (b. August 4, 1863; Farsund, Norway - d. circa June 4, 1922; Park County, Colorado, USA

Name variations: Johan Kristian Jensen, Johan Christian Jensen in his Norway baptism, Johan K. Jensen in the 1865 Norway Census, John C. Jensen in the 1920 United States Census.

Parents: Jens Jacob Hansen (1823-1865) and Anna Marie Gabrielsdatter (1819-1888)

Birth and baptism: He was born on August 4, 1863 in Farsund, Norway and was baptized on September 13, 1863 in Farsund, Norway.

Migration: He migrated from Farsund, Norway in 1881 and he was naturalized in 1888 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marriage: He married Hilda Larsen (1869-1908) on April 17, 1889 in Chicago, Illinois.

Children: Pearl M. Jensen (1890-1970) was born on August 25, 1889 in Chicago, Illinois, Stella S. Jensen (1892-?) was born on May 23, 1892 in Chicago, Illinois, Norman L. Jensen (1895-?) was born in Chicago, Illinois, Alice E. Jensen (1901-?) was born in Park County, Colorado and married Elmer C. Berg (1900-1962) of Nebraska in 1924.

Illinois to Colorado: Between 1896 and 1900 he moved from Chicago, Illinois to Park County, Colorado. He owned a large ranch along the Elk Creek near the Lion's Head outcropping.

Death: He died around June 4, 1922 in Park County, Colorado.

Burial: He was buried on June 7, 1922 in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.