Pioneer's Information
Type of Pioneer: Early Pioneer
Pioneer's Name: Ahlstrom, JensPeter (more stories about this Pioneer)
Birth Place: Malmo, Sweden
Date of Birth: Wed, 15 Apr, 1835
Date of Death: Mon, 12 Jan, 1903
Father: Ole Neilson Ahlstrom (more stories with this pioneer)
Mother: Ingebarg Bunderson (more stories with this pioneer)
Spouse: Inger Marie Larsen (more stories with this pioneer)
Other Spouses: Mary Victor Bunderson (more stories with this pioneer)
Arrived in Utah: 1865
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Authentic Mormon Pioneer: Yes
Excerpt from Pioneer Story
Occupation:
Carpenter, working on St. George and Manti Temples. Head Custodian after Manti Temple was dedicated. He worked on the spiral staircase of that temple. He was the pattern designer.
Full Pioneer Story
JENS PETER AHLSTROM
Submitted By: Unknown (more stories by this author)
Jens Peter Ahlstrom:
Born: 15 April, 1835, Malmo, Sweden.
Died: 12 January, 1903, Manti, Utah.
Parents: Ole Neilson Ahlstrom and Ingebarg Bunderson.
Arrived in Salt Lake Valley about 1865.
JENS Peter Ahlstrom’s first spouse was Inger Marie Larsen, born 21 August, 1836, Hollensgaard, Hfrrng, Denmark. Married 21 February, 1857, Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa. Died 22 July, 1924, Kanosh, Millard, Utah.
Inger Marie's children:
1. Anna Olena, born 12 February, 1853, Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa. Died 22 February, 1858.
2. John Michael, born 24 March, 1859, Burlington Des Moines, Iowa. Died 23 August, 1910. Married Sarah Helah Cherry.
3. James Peter, born 6 September 1861, Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah. Married Serepta Matilda Jolley.
4. Ole Christian, born 21 February, 1864, Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah. Died 1 January, 1948. Married Jane Stewart.
5. Christian William, born 1 September, 1867, Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah. Died 9 September, 1869.
6. Johannah Marie, born 14 June, 1870, Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah. Died 2 September, 1915. Married George Q. Moffit and Johyn P. Weaver.
7. Charles Delbert, born 21 March, 1873, Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah. Died 16 May, 1948. Married Sariah Elizabeth Campbell and Eldora Toles.
8. Benjamin Franklin, born 4 April, 1875, Ephraim, Sanpete Utah. Died 10 February, 1952. Married Rosella Riggs.
9. Sarah, born 15 November, 1877, Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah. Died 18 March, 1945. Married Parley Pratt Nelson.
Second Spouse: Mary Victor Bunderson, born 10 November, 1854, Borslop, Sweden. Married 10 May, 1872. Died 17 April, 1907, Junction, Utah.
Mary Victor’s Children:
1. Matilda Christine, born 7 September, 1873, Ephriam, Utah. Died 3 November, 1952, Manti, Utah. Married Thad L. Buchanan.
2. Engri Malinda, born 25 May, 1875, Ephriam, Utah. Died 1 August, 1953, Wyoming. Married E. C. Luke.
3. Elizabeth, born 25 July, 1876, Ephriam, Utah. Died 10 January, 1943, Manti, Utah. Married Nephi Otteson.
4. Mary Minnie, born 20 December, 1878, Ephriam, Utah. Died 11 September, 1951, Manti, Utah. Married Lile Braithwaite.
5. Ellen Nora, born 2 April, 1881, Manti, Utah. Died 15 November, 1892, Manti, Utah.
6. Ann Geneva, born 4 April, 1883, Manti, Utah. Died 7 April, 1960. Married Archie L. Buchanan.
7. Lila May, born 27 July, 1885, Manti, Utah. Died 24 July, 1945, Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Noah Giles.
8. William Asper, born 31 August, 1887, Manti, Utah. Died 22 June, 1951, Wyoming. Married Elvira Mortenson.
9. Myrtle, born 23 March, 1890, Manti, Utah. Died 12 October 1918, Junction, Utah. Married Heber Clinger.
10. Flora, born 26 May, 1892, Manti, Utah. Died 4 April, 1924, Junction, Utah. Married Merrell McKinley.
11. Peter Victor, born 7 December, 1894, Manti, Utah. Died 7 April, 1952, Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Ether Sabastian.
12. Rufus, born 7 April, 1898, Manti, Utah. Died 23 may, 1951, Manti, Utah. Married Ethel Bench.
Occupation:
Carpenter, working on St. George and Manti Temples. Head Custodian after Manti Temple was dedicated. He worked on the spiral staircase of that temple. He was the pattern designer.
Sources:
Sons of Utah Pioneers Files
Virtues: Commitment, Courage, Endurance