Christina Rasmussen
Mrs. Jorgen Rasmussen died at the Blair hospital at 2:40 following an operation for the removal of her left arm which was badly hurt in the automobile accident Sunday. The funeral was held at the residence at 2:30 and at the Danish church at 3 o’clock, Rev. A. Rasmussen and Rev. H. Nelson officiating. Christina C. Thorpe was born in Denmark July 21st, 1861, and was therefore just past 61 years of age. She came to this country in July, 1894, and was married to Jorgen Rasmussen July 10th, 1896. Mr. Rasmussen passed away June 22nd, 1916. She is survived by an only daughter, Clara, who is employed as bookkeeper in the Farmers’ State bank. Also a sister, Mrs. Chris L. Jensen and one brother, Hans Thorpe of Haderslev, Denmark.
~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~
Contributor: Christine Solomon (49030906)
Buried: 10/4/1922 ~ Age: 61
Jorgen Rasmussen and Christine C. Thoroe (sic) were married on July 10, 1896 in Washington County, Nebraska ~ Washington County Deed Books; Book 5, Page 310
Please note that the Vig Files indicates that Christina's name was Christine Cecilia Thorpe. Vig also indicated that Christina passed away on October 8th.
Vig also indicates that Christina passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a car-train accident.
Christina Rasmussen
Mrs. Jorgen Rasmussen died at the Blair hospital at 2:40 following an operation for the removal of her left arm which was badly hurt in the automobile accident Sunday. The funeral was held at the residence at 2:30 and at the Danish church at 3 o’clock, Rev. A. Rasmussen and Rev. H. Nelson officiating. Christina C. Thorpe was born in Denmark July 21st, 1861, and was therefore just past 61 years of age. She came to this country in July, 1894, and was married to Jorgen Rasmussen July 10th, 1896. Mr. Rasmussen passed away June 22nd, 1916. She is survived by an only daughter, Clara, who is employed as bookkeeper in the Farmers’ State bank. Also a sister, Mrs. Chris L. Jensen and one brother, Hans Thorpe of Haderslev, Denmark.
~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~
Contributor: Christine Solomon (49030906)
Buried: 10/4/1922 ~ Age: 61
Jorgen Rasmussen and Christine C. Thoroe (sic) were married on July 10, 1896 in Washington County, Nebraska ~ Washington County Deed Books; Book 5, Page 310
Please note that the Vig Files indicates that Christina's name was Christine Cecilia Thorpe. Vig also indicated that Christina passed away on October 8th.
Vig also indicates that Christina passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a car-train accident.
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