Martha Larsdatter
28 September 1848 - 12 March 1923
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Birth
28 September 1848
Nes, Hedmark, Norway
Death
12 March 1923
Fairview, Sanpete, Utah
Burial
1923
Fairview, Sanpete, Utah
Alternate Names
Given Name
Martha
Last Name
Larsdatter
Maiden Name Alternate Spellings
Anderson
Married Names
Tucker
Family
Marriage
Children
Parents
Mother: Johanna Evenrud Larsdatter (12 April 1815 - 23 March 1907)
Father: Lars Andersen (16 October 1811 - 2 April 1901)
Biography
Martha Larsdatter was born on September 28, 1848 in Ness, Norway. She was the last child of Johanna Evenrud Larsdatter and Lars Andersen. Martha grew up on her father’s large estate “Evenrud.” Martha was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 15, 1862, along with several other family members. Their home became a frequent stop for the missionaries.
In 1863, Martha, her parents, and three siblings embarked on a journey to Utah. The trip went smoothly, besides the death of Martha’s brother while at sea. Martha and her family joined the John Young wagon company at Nebraska and arrived in Salt Lake City in September 1863. They settled in Fairview, Utah.
At sixteen years old, Martha eloped with Dave Kennedy. Martha was stigmatized by her family for not marrying a member of the Church. In addition, Martha discovered that Dave was spending late nights gambling. She was convinced by a friend to flee the marriage, despite being pregnant, and returned to her family. Her baby died shortly after birth.
Martha married Amasa Tucker on August 5, 1867 as his second wife. Together, they had ten children. Amasa also later married Martha’s older sister Agnethe. Martha and the other two wives lived peaceably together as one unit in Amasa’s home.
Martha died on March 12, 1923 Fairview, Utah at the age of seventy-five. She was buried in the Fairview pioneer cemetery.
Events
Profession
Emigration
Departure: 30 April 1863
Departure Place Unknown
Utah Arrival
Arrival: 12 September 1863
Salt Lake City
Wagon Company: John R. Young Company
Baptism
15 October 1862
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