Christen Holst was born in Denmark and emigrated to the United States. He was a carpenter by trade.
He was married to Johanna Holst. He was the father of four children. The children were Eric, Ann,
Carl and Christen, Jr. Christen died in St
. Mary's hospital from blood poisoning which was a result of having stepped on a rusty nail and not
receiving treatment.
N.B. En Christen Holst fra Ringkjøbing tager til Winnipeg, Canada i 1899. Hans alder passer
perfekt.
Hans stilling opgives til mejerist.