Mecosta County MI Archives Biographies.....Mortensen, Thomas P. February 26, 1846 - 
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Author: Chapman Brothers

THOMAS P. MORTENSEN, senior member of the grocery firm of Mortensen & Mynning, 
at Big Rapids, was born in 

Benmark, Feb. 26, 1846.  He came to the United States in 1873, and in 1874 
established a laundry on Canal 

street, Grand Rapids, which he managed until 1879.  Mr. M. then came to Big 
Rapids and embarked in the 

same enterprise, which he continued three years.  This was the first 
establishment in that branch of the 

city.  In the fall of 1882 he formed his present business relation.  The house 
is carrying a stock worth 

$2,000, and is transacting a profitable and growing business.

Mr. Mortensen was married at Grand Rapids, Nov. 25, 1873, to Matilda Andersn, 
a native of Norway, born 

April 1, 1845.  The five children born of this marriage are - Clara H., Alfred 
(dec), Alma, Thora and 

Hannah.  The family attend the Lutheran Church.  Mr. Mortensen belongs to the 
I. O. O. F.  Besides his 

residence he owns a house and lot on the east side of the Fifth Ward, and a 
farm of 40 acres on sec. 12, 

township of Big Rapids.

Additional Comments:
1883 Portrait & Bio Album of Mecosta Co.

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