Anton Marius Andersen

Anton Marius Andersen (March 8, 1847 - October 23, 1941) was an American Lutheran minister and the founding President of Trinity Seminary at Dana College.[1]

Anton Marius Andersen
Born
Anton Marius Andersen

8 March 1847
Died23 October 1941
Alma materAugsburg College & Theological Seminary
Spouse(s)Marie Laurine
Children7
Parent(s)Anders Jorgensen

Background

A. M. Andersen was born in Denmark, the son of Anders Jørgensen. He was one of seven children. After fulfilling his required military service, he became a pastor.[2]

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References

  1. "Andersen, Anton Marius (California Death Index)". Archived from the original on 2012-01-01. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  2. A. M. Andersen, Pioneer Pastor, First President (Dana College Review, Volume 40, Number 1. Fall 1983)

Additional Sources

  • Christensen, William E. Saga of the Tower: A History of Dana College and Trinity Seminary (Blair, Nebraska: Lutheran Publishing House, 1959)
  • Petersen, Peter L. A Place Called Dana: The Centennial History of Trinity Seminary and Dana College (Blair, Nebraska: Dana College, 1984)
  • Jensen, John M. The United Evangelical Lutheran Church: An Interpretation (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1964)
  • Nyholm, Paul C. The Americanization of the Danish Lutheran Churches in America: A Study in Immigrant History (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1963)
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