Peter Jensen (1836–1897)
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- Born
- 1836
- Died
- 1897
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- Names in Stone
When was Peter Jensen born? 1836.
When did Peter Jensen die? 1897.
Life story
Peter Jensen (1836–1897) was born in 1836, and died in 1897, at about age 61. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 27 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 31 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 35 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 50 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Peter Jensen
When was Peter Jensen born?
Peter Jensen was born in 1836.
When did Peter Jensen die?
Peter Jensen died in 1897.
How old was Peter Jensen at the time of death?
Peter Jensen was about 61 years old.
Where is Peter Jensen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Jensen was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Jensen died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during Peter Jensen's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 12); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 27); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 31); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 35); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Jensen?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Peter Jensen are on AncestryData?
2 people named Peter Jensen are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1836
Death
1897
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AncestryData, "Peter Jensen (1836–1897)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-jensen-1836-1897-10bccda6/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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