Lauritz Alma Nielsen

Lauritz Alma Nielsen is the son of Lars Laursen Nielsen and Dorthe Marie Thomasdatter, both from Denmark. The Nielsen family sailed to America on the ship “Kenilworth.” Upon arrival, they traveled to Nebraska and joined the Abner Lowry Wagon Company. They departed westward on August 13, 1866.

While still in Nebraska by Mud Springs, 4-month-old Lauritz passed away. The cause of death is uncertain; however, company journals indicate that many in the company suffered from cholera. Lauritz Alma is buried on the Mormon Trail, east of Mud Springs in Nebraska.