Emil Eutychius Lassen, 14 MAR 1823-30 JAN 1908
Rebecca Jane Jorden, 16 MAR 1837-12 OCT 1920
Emil Eutychius LASSEN, son of Christian Augustinus and Emilie Nanette CATHALA LASSEN, was born 14 MAR 1823 in Copenhagen, Denmark and died 30 JAN 1908 in Ripley County, Missouri. He married Rebecca Jane JORDEN, daughter of Peter Samuel and Anna "Amy" CRAMER JORDEN. Rebecca was born 16 MAR 1837 in Gloucester, New Jersey and died 12 OCT 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Emil LASSEN is buried in Macedonia Cemetery in Ripley County, Missouri. Rebecca is buried in Myrtle Creek Cemetery, Sheridan, Colorado County, Texas.
Emil and Rebecca LASSEN had the following children:
1. Alfred Samuel LASSEN, 2 APR 1862-20 DEC 1948
2. Amy Jane LASSEN MCDOWELL, 25 JUN 1868-11 JUL 1915
3. George LASSEN, ABT 1864-BEF 1880
4. Mary J LASSEN, ABT 1866-BEF 1880
5. Ora Augusta LASSEN MCDOWELL, MAY 1870-1919
6. Henrietta Catherine "Kate" LASSEN GREENE BENOIST, 27 JAN 1872-27 AUG 1954
7. Henry Christen LASSEN, 12 JAN 1877-25 JUL 1953
Notes for Emil LASSEN:
Obit, Prospect News dated 6 FEB 1908:
"Died last Thursday evening at 7 p.m.: Esquire Emil Eutychius Lassen, one of county's pioneer settlers and most respected citizens. Lived in Jordan Township near Carter County line - died of infirmities of age. Born Copenhagen, Denmark 14 MAR 1823 - came to county @ 1860 from California where he had met late Smith Jordan. Reared as a Lutheran but joined ME Church 1870 - was class leader, SS superintendent at Macedonia for many years. Taught several terms of school, served as Deputy Circuit Clerk under A. J. McCollum for several years - appointed by county court as JP in 1877 - re-elected since. Married a sister of Smith Jordan - survived by widow, 2 sons, 3 daughters and many friends. Funeral held at Macedonia Church by Rev. England Saturday afternoon - burial in church yard."
1880 Census, Ripley County, Missouri, Jorden Twp:
20 21
Lassen, Emil W M 55 DenDenFrance
Rebecca J W F 43 Wife NJNJNJ
Alfred W M 18 Son MODenNJ
Ama W F 12 Dau MODenNJ
Ora A W F 10 Dau MODenNJ
Catherine W F 6 Dau MODenNJ
Jorden, Ama W F 84 Mother in law NJNJNJ
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