Sorensen, John Peter, 1837-1909

John Peter Sorensen (1837-1909) was a Latter-day saint convert who was a ship carpenter, furniture store owner, and missionary.

From the description of John Peter Sorensen diaries, 1879-1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122462062

John Peter Sorensen (1837-1909) was a Latter-day saint convert who was a ship carpenter, furniture store owner, and missionary.

John Peter Sorensen was born 17 October 1837 in Denmark. He traveled the world as a ship carpenter before settling in Salt Lake and joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He went on a mission to New Zealand in 1879 and to Denmark in 1881. He married Eva Gyllenskog in 1872, Olivia Monson in 1882, and Alma Charlotte Samuelson in 1883, and was sealed to six other women. He died on 20 December 1909 in Salt Lake City.

From the guide to the John Peter Sorensen diaries, 1879-1918, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)