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Waupaca Record

July 9, 1908

James P. Christensen died at his home on 5^th street in this city on Sunday, July 5, at the age of 74 years.

He was born in Denmark in 1834 and came to this section at an early day and settled on a farm about four miles from Waupaca. He came to this city to make his home about four years ago. He is survived by three sons, Chris N., Christian A., and L.M., all of this city.

The funeral was held from the house at one o’clock and from Our Savior’s church at two o’clock, Rev. Jensen officiating with interment in Lakeview cemetery.

Waupaca Post

July 9, 1908

J.P. Christensen died at his home on Fifth Street last Saturday of cancer. He was born in Denmark July 2, 1834, and came to this country twenty years ago, then residing on a farm near Ogdensburg for thirteen years and then moved to this city where he has since made his home. Mr. Christensen served in the war in 1864 between Denmark and German. He was married in the old country and three sons, Christen, Christian and Marinius, all of whom live in or near the city survive him, besides his widow.