JAMES BOOTHBAY JENSEN

James Boothbay Jensen gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. October 24, 1907 in Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, ME
D. March 11, 1970
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  • Father: Jens “James” Christian Jensen born about 1884 in Denmark; married Anna Marie Thomsen on August 18, 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Jens died July 1951; buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, July 13, 1951, page 16:

 “JENSEN – Jens Christian Jensen of 5008 Fletcher street, beloved husband of Anna Marie, nee Thompson; dear father of James, Viola, Carla, Thomas, and Esther, grandfather of eight grandchildren.  Services Saturday 2 p. m. at funeral home, 3301 Fullerton avenue.  Interment Mount Emblem.  Member of D. B. S., No. 140.”

  • Mother: Anna Marie (Thomsen) Jensen born about 1887 in Germany/Denmark; Anna died December 1967; buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Saturday, December 16, 1967, page 26:

 “Jensen – Anna Marie Jensen, nee Thomsen, beloved wife of the late Jens Christian; dear mother of James (Evelyn), Marion (Joseph) Davis, Carla (Adrian) Morgan, Thomas (June), Esther (David) Korrison, grandmother of 10 and the late Wendy Korrison; great-grandmother of 11; sister of Johanna Olsen and two sisters in Denmark.  Visitation after 5 p. m. Saturday.  Funeral Monday, Dec. 18, 1 p. m., at Henry W. Mueller Funeral Home, 5300-12 W. Belmont avenue.  Interment Mount Emblem.  AV 6-8740.”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, June 30, 1998, page 156:

“JENSEN – James D. “Jim” Jensen of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Wauconda, beloved husband of Pam Jensen; dear father of Daniel T. Jensen of Wauconda, Christian Jensen of Lake Geneva, Karen (Rudy) Burque of Florida, Mary Jill Jensen of Burlington, WI, Susan Jensen of Wauwatosa, WI, Anne Jensen of Madison, WI and Britt Jensen of Lake Geneva; grandfather of Jim Kappen of Tennessee and Daniel Jensen of Burlington; sister of Maria (Robert) Bein of Missouri and the late Linda Nolan.  Owner of J. B. Enterprises Fox Lake.  Veteran of U.S. Army. Resting at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake (in the Chapel on the Lake) from 4-9 p.m. Monday June 29, 1998.  Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m., June 30, 1998.  Interment Hillside Cemetery, Genoa City, WI.  In lieu of flowers, memorials for the American Cancer Society or Badger High School Scholarship Fund.  Lake Geneva, WI.  Info 847-587-2100.”

 According to the Lake Geneva Region News (Lake Geneva WI) Thursday, July 2, 1998, page 6:

“Funeral Held for James Jensen

   James  D. Jensen, 62, a Lake Geneva resident for the past 17 years and a former resident of  Wauconda, IL died Friday, June 26, 1998.
   He was born July 31, 1935 in Chicago, the son of J.B. and Evelyn Petersen Jensen.
   He was the owner of J. B. Enterprise, Inc., Fox Lake, IL, a business that was originated by his father.  He was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of the Thursday night men’s league at the Pistakee Golf Club.  He also was a longtime pilot and well known boater in the Chain of Lakes area.
   He was a graduate of Grant Community High School and later entered Purdue University.  He served in the United States Army.
   He is survived by his wife, Pam Nordstrom Jensen; two sons, Danielt T. and Christian D., both of Lake Geneva; five daughters, Karen Burgue, Safety Harbor, FL, Mary Jill Jensen, Burlington, Susan Jensen, Wauwatosa, Anne Jensen, Madison, and Britt Jensen, Lake Geneva; two grandsons; and one sister, Marcia Bein, Osage Beach, MO.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Nolan.
   Funeral services were held at the K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home, Fox Lake, Tuesday, June 30, with Rev. Al Langbough officiating.  Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Genoa City.  The family suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society or a scholarship fund at Badger High School.”

2. Marcia (Jensen) Bein born May 9, 1938 in Illinois; married Robert Bein

3. Linda (Jensen) (Braynard) Nolan born about 1946; Linda died November 9, 1997 in Divide, Teller County, CO

According to the Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO) November 11, 1997, page 3:

   “LINDA KATHLEEN NOLAN, 51, died Nov. 9, 1997, at her home in Divide.  She was the proprietor of the Whistle Stop Tavern in Divide.  Mrs. Nolan was born Jan. 28, 1946, in Chicago.  She is survived by a daughter, Katherine L. Morgan; a brother James Douglas Jensen, a sister, Marcia M. Bein; a special friend, Brian W. Marshall; and three grandchildren.
   Memorial services will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Whistle Stop Tavern, on Highway 24 in Divide.  Cremation by Rocky Mountain Undertakers, 218 N. Seventh St., 632-4424, is planned.”

  • Siblings:
    • Marion Viola “Viola” (Jensen) Davis born September 13, 1909 in Copenhagen, Denmark; married Joseph Davis; Marion died January 8, 1994; last residence Parkersburg, Wood, WV
    • Carla (Jensen) (Morgan) Van Putten born August 23, 1911 in Hderring, Denmark; married (1) Adrion C. Morgan (1908-1986) on July 7, 1934 in Cook County, IL; married (2) Robert Van Putten (?-1998) in Kalamazoo County, MI; last residence in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI; Carla died November 26, 2002 in Kalamazoo County, MI; Carla and Adrion are buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Libertyville, Lake County, IL

According to the Daily Herald (Arlington Heights IL) November 29, 2002:

“Carla Morgan
 formerly of Libertyville
   Funeral services for Carla Morgan, 91, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176), Libertyville.
   Born Aug. 23, 1911, in Denmark, the daughter of James and Anna Marie Jensen, she passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, in Kalamazoo, Mich.  Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery following the services.
   Carla’s parents moved the family to the Chicago area in 1917, when she was six.  She was a resident of Libertyville for 43 years, prior to moving to Kalamazoo.  She met Adrion Morgan at a Tea Shop in Chicago and they were married July 7, 1934.  She and her husband were the owners of the Young Moderns children’s clothing store on Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville for 20 years, prior to their retirement in 1984.
   Carla enjoyed her flower gardens, playing bridge, was a talented seamstress and is remembered for her holiday family gatherings.  She was a member of the Libertyville Garden Club for many years and the Libertyville Presbyterian Church.
   Survivors include her children, Sally (Mike) Schmidt of Libertyville and Kent (Susan) Morgan of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Diane (David) Carpenter, Julie (Ray) Jilik, Michael (Robin) Schmidt, Jay Schmidt, and Jennifer, Lindsay and Rachel Morgan; sister-in-law, Betty Morgan; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
   For 52 years she was married to Adrion, who preceded her in death in 1986.  In 1995, at the age of 83, she married Robert Van Putten in Kalamazoo, who preceded her in death in 1988.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James and Tom Jensen; sisters, Viola Davis and Esther Korrison; and her parents.
   Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeside Cemetery Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 500 Libertyville, IL 60048.  Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book.  For funeral information, (847)362-3009.”

    • Thomas Jensen born October 8, 1913 in Denmark; married June; Thomas died before 2002

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Thomas Jensen; Address: 5646 Melrose St., Chicago, Illinois; Telephone: Palisade 6693; Age in Years: 27; Date of Birth: Oct. 8 1913; Place of Birth: Denmark; Country of  Citizenship: U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mr. Jens J. Jensen; Relationship of That Person: father; Address of That Person: 5008 Fletcher St., Chicago, Ill.; Employer’s Name: Morton Manufacturing Co.; Place of Employment: 5105 W. Lake St. Chicago, Ill.; Race: White: Height: 6′; Weight: 160; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Blonde; Complexion: Light; Signed: Oct. 16, 1940”

    • Esther Elizabeth (Jensen) Korrison born February 22, 1916 in Fredricksav, Denmark; married David W. Korrison; Esther died September 1989; buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, September 26, 1989, page 18:

“KORRISON – Esther E. Korrison, nee Jensen, beloved wife of David W. Korrison; loving mother of David J. (Mary), Randall, Susan (Kenneth) Deering and the late Wendy; proud grandmother of John, Brian, Scott, Erin and Jennifer. Funeral service Wednesday 1 p.m., at The Jaeger Funeral Home, 3526 N. Cicero Ave.  Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Assn., would be appreciated.  Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m.  545-1320.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 5008 Fletcher St., the household members were:

“Jens-Christian Jensen, head, age 36, married, immigrated in 1916, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, occupation: foreman – tool company; Anna M. Jensen, wife, age 33, married, immigrated in 1916, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark; James H. Jensen, son, age 12, single, born in Maine; Viola Jensen, daughter, age 10, single, immigrated in 1916, born in Denmark; Carla Jensen, daughter, age 8, single, immigrated in 1916, born in Denmark; Thomas Jensen, son, age 6, single, immigrated in 1916, born in Denmark; Esther Jensen, daughter, age 3 11/12, single, immigrated in 1916, born in Denmark”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 5008 Fletcher St., the household members were:

“Jens C. Jensen, head, age 46, married at age 23, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1905, occupation: mechanic – tool; Anna Jensen, wife, age 43, married at age 20, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1905; James Jensen, son, age 22, single, born in Maine, occupation: mechanic – tool; Carla Jensen, daughter, age 18, single, born in Denmark, immigrated in 1917, occupation: stenographer – imports; Thomas Jensen, son, age 16, single, born in Denmark, immigrated in 1917; Esther Jensen, daughter, age 14, single, born in Denmark, immigrated in 1917”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 2618 Major Avenue, the household members were:

“James Jensen, head, age 31, married, highest grade completed: H-2, born in Maine, lived in same place in 1935, occupation: superintendent – tool and die manufacturing; Evelyn Jensen, wife, age 25, married, highest grade completed: H-2, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935; James Jensen, son, age 4, single, born in Illinois; Marcia Jensen, daughter, age 1, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: James Boothbay Jensen; Address: 2618 N. Major St., Chicago, Cook County, IL (address also written: 3600 Potomac Ave, and Box 51, Round Lake, Ill.); Telephone: Chicago Berkshire 1121: Age in Years: 32; Date of Birth: 10-24-1907; Place of  Birth: Boothbay Harbor, Maine, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: J. B. Seever; Relationship of That Person: Friend; Address of That Person: 3600 Potomac Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Employer’s Name: Larnicoid Fabricators, Inc.; Place of Employment: 3600 Potomac, Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Race: White; Height: 5′ 11 1/2″; Weight: 190; Eyes: Hazel; Weight: Brown; Complexion: Light”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Area S.E. Fox Lake Village, Grant Township, Lake County, IL living on Oak St, the household members were:

“James B. Jensen, head, age 42, married, born in Maine, Occupation: Operates Fabricating Plant – Fabricating Co.; Evelyn M. Jensen, wife, age 36, married, born in Illinois; James D. Jensen, son, age 14, never married, born in Illinois; Marcia M. Jensen, daughter, age 12, never married, born in Illinois; Linda K. Jensen, daughter, age 4, never married, born in Illinois, Was he living in this same house a year ago?: Yes, What country were his father and mother born in?: U.S.”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, March 13, 1970, page 24:

“Jensen – James B. Jensen of Wooster Lake, Ill., beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Petersen; dear father of James D., Marcia Bein, and Lynda Braynard; loving grandfather of seven; fond brother of Thomas, Esther Korrison, Carla Morgan, and Viola Davis.  Services Saturday, 2 p. m., at MacGillis Funeral Home, 350 Goodnow boulevard, Round Lake, Ill.  Interment Fort Hill cemetery.  Visitation after 4 p. m. Friday.  546-3300.”