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SOURCE: Portrait and Biographical Album of Mecost County, MI
        Chicago, Chapman Bros., 1882

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        THOMAS P. MORTENSEN, senior member of the grocery firm of MARTENSEN
     & MYNNING, at Big Rapids, was born in Denmark, 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 con-
     tinued three years.  This was the first establishment in that branch
     of the city.  In the fall of 1882 he formed his present business rela-
     tion.  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. 26, 1873, to
     MATILDA ANDERSON, a native of Norway, born April 1, 1845.  The five
     children born of this marriage are — CLARA H., ALDRED (dec.), ALMA,
     THORA and HANNAH.  The family attend the Lutheran Church.  Mr.
     MORTENSEN belongs to the I. O. O. F.  Besiseds 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.

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