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Lund, Hans Peter, 1821-1880

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1821 - 1880

Biographical History

Hans Peter Lund (1821-1880) was a convert who travelled with the Horace S. Eldredge wagon company to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hans Peter Lund was born July 16, 1821 in Nexo, Bornholm, Denmark. He was trained as a shoemaker and got his own shop on March 18, 1848 in Copenhagen. He was baptized into the LDS church on September 17, 1853. After being ordained an Elder on April 8, 1854, Lund was called to serve a mission in North West Sjaelland. Following his missionary service, Lund travelled witht he Horace S. Eldredge wagon company to Salt Lake City, Utah. He was called on another mission to Denmark on April 6, 1860, where he served for several years. In January 1877 Lund was called as a home missionary, serving in Utah.

Lund passed away on June 19 1880 in Huntsville, Utah.

Citation:
UPB files, 3 March 2015 (Hans Peter Lund was born July 16, 1821 in Nexo, Bornholm, Denmark;e was trained as a shoemaker and got his own shop on March 18, 1848 in Copenhagen; was baptized into the LDS church on September 17, 1853; ordained an Elder on April 8, 1854; called to serve a mission in North West Sjaelland; travelled witht he Horace S. Eldredge wagon company to Salt Lake City, Utah, following his missionary service; was called on another mission to Denmark on April 6, 1860, where he served for several years; called as a home missionary, serving in Utah, in January 1877; passed away on June 19 1880 in Huntsville, Utah).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Hans Peter Lund autobiography

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8533
Scope and Contents

Contains the autobiography of early pioneer Hans Peter Lund. Includes information on his two LDS missions to Denmark, travels with the Horace S. Eldredge wagon company, and a detailed account of Lund's personal expenses. Materials dated approximately 1870-1880.

Dates: approximately 1870-1880
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Hans Peter Lund autobiography

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