Peter Christenson
Title
Peter Christenson
Description
Born Porgsgrund Norway 01/26/1844 came to America 1862 and sailor out of Manitowoc. Part owner schooner Charles Luling 1871 and later propellers Rube Richards, Denver and John Rugee all of which he was captain. Also part owner schooners Anne Thorine and May Richards and part owner Milwaukee Dry Dock company. Retired after accident on lakes 1901
Died 05/17/1917
Died 05/17/1917
Source
Proper Name Index Card Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Date
1844-01-26
Name
Peter Christenson
Date
1844-01-26
Notes
Born Porgsgrund Norway 01/26/1844 came to America 1862 and sailor out of Manitowoc. Part owner schooner Charles Luling 1871 and later propellers Rube Richards, Denver and John Rugee all of which he was captain. Also part owner schooners Anne Thorine and May Richards and part owner Milwaukee Dry Dock company. Retired after accident on lakes 1901
Died 05/17/1917
Died 05/17/1917
Source Title
Proper Name Index Card
Source Description
Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Collection
Citation
“Peter Christenson,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed November 7, 2026, https://www.collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/46906.