Cache County UT Archives Biographies.....Rasmussen, Rasmus 1860 - 
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Author: S. J. Clarke, Publisher

RASMUS RASMUSSEN.

    For ten years Rasmus Rasmussen has been connected with merchandising in
Logan and for two years has occupied his present location. He is at the head of
a very extensive general store, his establishment covering the space that would
ordinarily be required by about eight stores. This is indicative of the steady
growth of his business, which is the outcome of his close application,
persistency of purpose and laudable ambition. Mr. Rasmussen deserves great
credit for what he has accomplished, as he came to America in early life and is
indeed a self-made man. He was born in Denmark, November 21, 1860, a son of
Anders and Maren Kirstine (Larsen) Rasmussen, who were also natives of the same
country. The father has followed the trade of a weaver and still lives in
Denmark but the mother has passed away.

    Rasmus Rasmussen left home when but ten years of age. He made the voyage to
the new world in 1889, landing at New York, whence he made his way direct to
Utah, traveling through Norfolk to Brigham City. There he remained for two
years, working for others, after which he located at Wellsville, where he
engaged in business on his own account on a small scale. He had the friendship
and financial support of Congressman Joseph Howell, whose influence and
assistance were of great benefit to him. He continued to reside in Wellsville
until 1891 and for the past ten years he has been engaged in his present
business in Logan. In the meantime he devoted considerable attention to the
occupation of farming and is still the owner of excellent farm property. Two
years ago he removed to the store which he now conducts and which is liberally
patronized. His place of business is at the corner of Main and First North,
opposite the First National Bank. He enjoys an extensive trade with the people
of Logan and the farmers of the adjacent district.

    In 1882 Mr. Rasmussen was married to Miss Emilie Groth, of Copenhagen,
Denmark, and they have four living children: Annie, the wife of E. D. George, of
California; Virginia, the wife of Otto Jensen, of Ogden, Utah; Mary, the wife of
Sylvester Hanson, of Malad; and George, who married Myerl Bennett and resides in
Logan.

    Mr. Rasmussen is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and was on a mission to Norway from 1900 until the spring of 1902, his labors
there being attended with excellent success. Mr. Rasmussen is indeed a self-made
man. He came to the United States when a young boy without capital and by his
pleasing personality, his unfaltering industry and his determination he won
friends and worked his way upward. He is a fine speaker and a man of magnetic
personality who enjoys the high regard of a host of business associates and the
respect of all with whom he has come In contact.


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UTAH SINCE STATEHOOD
HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL

ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME IV
CHICAGO-SALT LAKE: THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1920


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