We, at this time do not have information as to where or how the Mortensons came to America. We do know that they are of Danish descent.
According to the Family Bible:
Jens and Karen had 12 children. Their names are:
Mary
Hans
Annie
William
Julius Francis
Ella
Lena
John
Charles
Mathilda
Henry
Ferdinand
Julius Francis married Lorena (Rena) LIGHT
and to that union was born:
Alberta InezVerna who married John "Jay" Rice
Thanks to Howard Scriber we have additional information regarding this family. Thanks Howard!
From the **Miller Cemetery at Silverton, Oregon:
Jens Mortenson born 02/27/1827 and died 03/09/1912
Karen Olsen Mortenson born 02/27/1839 and died 04/16/1915
Ella Hanna Mortenson born 10/14/1869 and died 12/15/1949
Henry Eugene Mortenson born 12/04/1881 and died 02/21/1903
Kate Jones Mortenson born 1889 and died 02/11/1925. (She was listed as the wife of Ferdinand Mortenson)
Rena Mortenson.
(Alberta) Inez married Elmer HITCHMAN
Inez and Elmer's youngest daughter was named for a combination of the names of her Mortenson aunts:
Lena, Ella, Mary, Anna. The youngest Hitchman daughter was named Lenella Marian.
**Miller Cemetery is Located 3 miles NE of Silverton near Rocky Four Corners. Established in 1852 it is located in T 6S R 1W S 34
Mortenson Family Pictures
More pictures of the Mortensons
More about the Mortensons will be online soon but Here is one of Grandma Inez's recipes. Yummy! I loved it and made if for my kids.......one of their favorites.
