Gordon A. Christenson's  Grandparents

Gordon A. Christenson's Paternal Grandparents:

Lillian Rachel Christenson

Born September 14, 1867 Beccles, Suffolk, England
Died July 22, 1948 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Gave birth to eight children. Was a beloved and well respected pillar of the LDS Church.
Joseph B. Christenson

Born April 19, 1865, American Fork, Utah.
Died November 17, 1947 Salt Lake City, Utah.

Devout Mormon who was the Director of the Genealogical Society of Utah for 37 years. Kept a journal of his daily experiences from age 18 until infirm. 

Gordon A. Christenson's Maternal Grandparents:

Maude Rebecca Symons

Born March 20, 1882 Salt Lake City, Utah
Died December 21, 1963 Salt Lake City, Utah

Gave birth to 6 children and is fondly remembered by Gordon Christenson.
Christian Nephi Anderson


Born January 22, 1865 Oslo, Norway
Died January 6, 1923 Salt Lake City

Most famous for his poignant writings about the Mormon church, many of which are still in print: Added Upon, The Boys of Springtown, and the Castle Builder are probably his best known.

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