Andrew Jenson

Andrew Jenson
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Assistant Church Historian
1886 – November 18, 1941
Called byWilford Woodruff
PredecessorFranklin D. Richards
SuccessorPreston Nibley
Personal details
BornAnders Jensen
(1850-12-11)December 11, 1850
Torslev parish, Hjørring, Denmark
DiedNovember 18, 1941(1941-11-18) (aged 90)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′38″N 111°51′29″W / 40.7772°N 111.8580°W / 40.7772; -111.8580 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)Kirsten M. Sorensen
Emma T. Howell
Bertha T. Howell
ParentsChristian Jenson
Kirsten Andersen

Andrew Jenson, born Anders Jensen, (December 11, 1850 – November 18, 1941) was a Danish immigrant to the United States who acted as an Assistant Church Historian of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) for much of the early-20th century. Jenson also served the church as president of the Scandinavian Mission.