James Christian PETERSEN

James Christian PETERSEN

Male 1932 - 2021  (89 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Christian PETERSEN was born on 7 Mar 1932 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN (son of Viggo PETERSEN and Svea Ingaborg SUNDBERG); died on 19 Aug 2021 in Burnsville, Dakota, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Buried:
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    James married Nancy Lee BRASS on 24 Oct 1950 in IA. Nancy (daughter of Bernard John BRASS and Vivian Elizabeth BUELOW) was born on 13 Feb 1933 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 14 Feb 2020 in Apple Valley, Dakota, MN; was buried on 18 Feb 2020 in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Living
    5. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Viggo PETERSEN was born on 10 May 1894 in Vindelev, Vindelev, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 8 Jul 1894 in Sogneprosten Kirken (son of Nis Christian PEDERSEN and Karen Marie DVINGE); died on 15 Sep 1977 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1922, Gadbjerg Parish, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Immigratn: 19 Apr 1922, New York, New York, NY
    • Immigratn: 11 Sep 1929
    • Census: 8 Apr 1930, Edina, Hennepin, MN
    • Naturalization: 17 Oct 1939, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, 6548 France Ave S, Edina, Hennepin, MN
    • Naturalization: 10 Dec 1941, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Military Note: 1942, Edina, Hennepin, MN

    Notes:

    Claus Hansen Grube of Vindelev is sponsor.

    DNA:
    KWP

    Residence:
    Ship manifest states that the last residence of passenger was Gadbjerg, Denmark.

    Immigratn:
    Viggo arrived in the United States aboard the "Olympic" which set sail from Northampton, England and arrived in the port of New York on April 19, 1922. Viggo is listed on the ship manifest as "Viggo Pedersen," his hometown is listed as Gadbjerg, Denmark. He claimed that he was coming to the United States permanently and that he had a ticket to his final destination. He intended to go to his friend Marius Iverson at 75 Portland Ave Richfield St Minneapolis (sic). He had $25.00.

    SS Olympic
    Built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1911 and named Olympic. Southampton-New York, WWI troopship, Trans-Atlantic ( 1920-24) service. Largest liner in the world 1911-12. Sistership to Titanic. Last remains broken up in Scotland in 1937.

    Immigratn:
    Viggo entered the United States in New York a second time in 1929 aboard the "SS United States" which originated from Copenhagen, Denmark. He is listed as 35 years old, a farmer, born in Vindelev, Denmark. His destination is Minneapolis, Minn.

    Census:
    1930 census at 6600 France Avenue South, Edina, Hennepin, MN shows Vego Peterson, 36, b. DENMARK, parents b. DENMARK, immigrated 1922. He is listed as a lodger, hired man on a dairy farm, the head of household is Nels Neilson.

    Naturalization:
    On October 17, 1939 Viggo submitted a Petition for Naturalization.

    Census:
    1940 census at Edina, Hennepin, MN shows Viggo Petersen, 44, b. DENMARK, 1935 residence, same house, operator, dairy farm; Svea, 42, b. SWEDEN; children b. MN: James, 8; Donald, 4. Also enumerated are 5 farm helpers.

    Naturalization:
    On this date Viggo signed an Oath of Allegiance and his petition to become a naturalized citizen was granted.

    Military Note:
    In 1942 Viggo registered for the WWII draft, he gives his birthdate as 5-10-1895 in Denmark. He states he is a farmer working for J. A. Robinson at 66th & France Ave in Edina.

    Buried:
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    Viggo married Svea Ingaborg SUNDBERG on 28 Sep 1931 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. Svea (daughter of Anatolius SUNDBERG and Margareta Elisabet GORSDOTTER) was born on 17 Jan 1898 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 30 Nov 1986 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Svea Ingaborg SUNDBERG was born on 17 Jan 1898 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN (daughter of Anatolius SUNDBERG and Margareta Elisabet GORSDOTTER); died on 30 Nov 1986 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigratn: 1900
    • Note: 1919, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Note:
    In 1919 Svea and Elsie are listed in the Minneapolis City directory living in rooms at 1913 Columbus Avenue. Svea's occupation is machine operater and Elsie's is as bookeeper for the Excelsior Baking Co.

    Buried:
    Find A Grave e-Memorial

    Children:
    1. 1. James Christian PETERSEN was born on 7 Mar 1932 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 19 Aug 2021 in Burnsville, Dakota, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.
    2. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Nis Christian PEDERSEN was born on 19 Apr 1850 in Båstlund, Ringive, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 16 Jun 1850 in Båstlund, Ringive, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK (son of Peder JENSEN and Maren Kirstine NIELSDATTER); died on 3 Mar 1934 in Smidstrup, Gadbjerg, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1880, Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1890, Vindelev, Vindelev, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1901, Lindeballe, Lindeballe, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1906, Lindeballe Parish, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1916, Gadbjerg Parish, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1921, Tykhøjet, Gadbjerg, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK

    Notes:

    Baptism sponsors are Katherine Jensdatter, Mette Pedersdatter of Billund; Peder Nielsen of Uhe and Herman Pedersen of Bostlund and Knud Todensen (sp?).

    DNA:
    KWP

    Census:
    1880 census at Bjerlev, Hvejsal Parish, Norvang, Vejle, Denmark shows: Nis Christian Pedersen, 29; Karen Marie Dvinge, 24; children: Peder Jensen, 4; Klaus Dvinge, 2; Marie Kristine, 1. Also enumerated is Martin Johnsen, age 27.

    Census:
    1890 census at Vindelev, Vindelev Parish, Nørvang, Vejle shows: Nils Kristian Pedersen, 39, b. Ringive, occupation skrædder/tailor; Karen Marie Pedersen fodt Dvinge, 35, b. Hornstrup; children b. Smidstrup: Peder Jensen, 14, Klaus Dvinge, 12; children b. Hvejsal: Marie Kristine, 10; Laurine Marie, 9; Karen Horsbøl, 7; Alma, 5; Martin Peder, 3; child b. Vindelev: Eline Katrine, b. 27 Apr .
    Enumerated immediately after is Martin Johnsen who had been with the family in the 1880 census.

    Census:
    1901 census at Lindeball, Lindeballe Parish, Tørrild, Vejle, Denmark shows Nis Kristian Pettersen, born Ringive Parish 05/14/1850, came from Gadbjerg in 1899, married 1875, 11 children from marriage living, 1 child from marriage dead; Karen Marie Dvinge, born 30 Sep 1855, Hornstrup Parish; children: Marie Kristine, born 2 Feb 1879, Hvejsal Parish; children born Vindelev Parish: Eline Katrine, 27 May 1889; Ewald Moller, 12 Jul 1891; Vigo, born 10 May 1894; child bor Gadbjerg Parish: Gustav, born 01 June 1898. Also enumerated is Dagmar Pettersen, born Lindeballe Parish 06 Mar 1900 and listed as "pleiebarn."

    Census:
    1901 census at Lindeballe Parish, Tørrild, Vejle, Denmark shows Nis Kristian Pedersen, born 1850-19-4, farmer and tailor; Karen Marie Pedersen, b. 1855-30-9; Viggo Pedersen, b. 1894-10-5; Gustav Pedersen, b. 1898-1-6.

    Census:
    1916 Census at Gadbjerg, Denmark shows Kristian Pedersen, b. 19 Apr 1850, farmer; Karen Marie, b. 30 Sep 1855; children Gustav, b. 1 Jun 1899; Evald Moller, b. 11 Jul 1891.

    Census:
    1921 census at Tykhøjet, Gadbjerg Parish, Vejle, Denmark shows Kristian Pedersen, born 19 April 1852, Ringive Parish, arrived in parish from Lindeballe Parish in 1913, Karen Marie Pedersen, born 30 Sep 1855, Hornstrup Parish and Gustav Pedersen, their child, born 01 Jun 1899 (place is blank).

    Nis married Karen Marie DVINGE on 28 Aug 1875 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK. Karen (daughter of Claus Henrich DVINGE and Else Maria HANSEN) was born on 29 Sep 1854 in Bredballe, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 11 Mar 1855 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; died on 30 May 1923 in Tykhøjet, Gadbjerg, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Karen Marie DVINGE was born on 29 Sep 1854 in Bredballe, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 11 Mar 1855 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK (daughter of Claus Henrich DVINGE and Else Maria HANSEN); died on 30 May 1923 in Tykhøjet, Gadbjerg, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK.

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Children:
    1. Peder Jensen PEDERSEN was born on 23 Dec 1875 in Smidstrup Parish, Holmans, Vejle, DENMARK.
    2. Klaus Dvinge PEDERSEN was born on 10 May 1877 in Smidstrup Parish, Holmans, Vejle, DENMARK; died on 8 Nov 1953 in Smidstrup, Gadbjerg, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK.
    3. Marie Kirstin PEDERSEN was born on 2 Feb 1879 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 8 Jun 1879.
    4. Laurine Marie PEDERSEN was born on 30 Sep 1880 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 17 Jan 1881 in Hvejsal Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    5. Karen Horsbøl PETERSEN was born on 18 Jun 1882 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 23 Jun 1882 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; died on 1 Oct 1957 in Clam Falls, Polk, WI; was buried in Clam Falls Lutheran Church Cemetery, Clam Falls, Polk, WI.
    6. Baby Girl PEDERSEN was born on 18 Jun 1882 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; died on 18 Jun 1882 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    7. Alma PEDERSEN was born on 27 Feb 1884 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 10 Apr 1884 in Hvejsal Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    8. Martin Peder PETERSEN was born on 23 Mar 1886 in Bjerlev, Hvejsal, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 8 Apr 1886 in DENMARK; died on 25 Feb 1969 in Hennepin County General Hospital, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 28 Feb 1969 in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN.
    9. Eline Katrine PEDERSEN was born on 27 Apr 1889 in Vindelev, Vindelev, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    10. Evald Møller PEDERSEN was born on 11 Jul 1891 in Vindelev Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 23 Aug 1891 in Vindelev Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    11. 2. Viggo PETERSEN was born on 10 May 1894 in Vindelev, Vindelev, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 8 Jul 1894 in Sogneprosten Kirken; died on 15 Sep 1977 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.
    12. Gustav PEDERSEN was born on 1 Jun 1898 in Gadbjerg Parish, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 24 Jul 1898 in Gadbjerg Parish, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK; died on 22 Oct 1961 in Engelsholm, Nørup, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK.

  3. 6.  Anatolius SUNDBERG was born on 2 Jul 1849 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN (son of Elisabeth SUNDBERG); died on 7 May 1925 in Burleene Township, Todd, MN; was buried in Swedish Baptist Cemetery, Rose City, Douglas, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigratn: 5 Mar 1882, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Immigratn: 20 Dec 1884
    • Census: 1893, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: 1900, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Immigratn: 13 Aug 1900, Gothenburg, SWEDEN
    • Immigratn: 29 Aug 1900
    • Census: 11 May 1910, Wykeham Township, Todd, MN
    • Census: 28 Feb 1920, Burleene Township, Todd, MN
    • Census: 8 Apr 1930, Burleene Township, Todd, MN

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth records indicate that Anatolius was the illegitimate child of Elisabeth. I have not determined whether she later married or not.

    Note:
    From a web site that was supposed to be about Motor Museum but that part wasn't functional yet.

    TORSÅNG - THE CULTURAL HERITAGE

    This part of our country, which is called Dalarna, is full of historical memories. Torsång is a small village, and you will find it if you follow the road 8 km southeast of Borlänge along the river Dalälven. People have lived here since the Stone Age and the place is one of the oldest parishes in Dalarna.

    The church is the oldest preserved building in Torsång. It was built in the 14th century, and the christening font is from the 13th century. The building is made of granite and brick, and is very beautiful.


    To understand the importance of Torsång, you have to know a little about the geographi of Dalarna. In Dalarna there are two rivers taking up all water from the western and northern parts. They are called Västerdalälven and Österdalälven. These two rivers brings together in Dalälven a couple of miles north of Torsång, and floats through Torsång out to the sea. The water from the eastern part of Dalarna floats down to a lake called Runn. Runn is connected to Dalälven with a small river called Lillälven.


    Falu Koppargruva has always needed lots of wood. At the beginning of the 17th century was the neighbourhood out of wood and the king of Sweden, Karl IX, banned cutting trees in an area of 10 km around Falun. Since the rivers always have been used for transporting it became natural to take the trees in the big forests in the eastern and northern parts of Dalarna, and from there float them down the river to Falun by way of Torsång.


    In the middle of the sixties the last log was floated down this river, and this village began to die.


    At the end of the seventies some of the government institutions were moved to Borlänge. Lots of people had to move from Stockholm to Borlänge. This was a new time of prosperity for Torsång. About 150 houses and a new provision shop were built in Torsång. This generation now has grown-up children and the provision shop has had to close down.


    Nowadays you can say that this village begins to come to life when it's time for the spring flood, and that it slows down when the trees lose their leaves.

    DNA:
    KWP

    Immigratn:
    Swedish emigration records show that Anatolius traveled alone to North America.

    Immigratn:
    Swedish records show that Anatolius "came from North Amerika" on Dec. 20, 1884. Ellis Island records from 1900 indicate that he had been in the US previously and gave the place as Herman, MN.

    Census:
    The 1884-1893 Household Examination shows the following family

    Anatolius Sundberg, b. Jul 2, 1854 Torsång, married 1879, came 1884-12-20 from N. Amerika.
    wife: Greta Lisa Görsdotter, b. Oct 19, 1858 Torsång, married 1879.
    daughter: Agnes Adelina, b. Dec 8, 1885 Torsång.
    son: Artur Emanuel, b. Oct 15, 1887 Torsång.
    son: Axel Valdemar, b. May 7, 1890 Torsång.
    daughter: Betty Regina, b. Sep 7, 1892 Torsång.

    Census:
    1894-1900 Household Examination shows the following family.

    Anatolius Sundberg, b July 2, 1849 Torsång parish, married 1879.
    wife: Greta Lisa Gorsdotter, b. Oct 19, 1858, Torsång parish, married 1879.
    daughter: Agnes Adalina, b. Dec 8, 1858, Torsång parish.
    son: Arthur Emanuel, b. Oct 15, 1887 Torsång parish.
    son: Axel Valdemar, b. May 7, 1890 Torsång parish.
    daughter: Betty Regina, b. Sept 7, 1892 Torsång parish.
    daughter: Elsa Mariana, b. Apr 30, 1895 Torsång parish.
    daughter: Svea Ingeborg, b. Jan 17, 1898 Torsång parish.

    Immigratn:
    Anatolius and Margaretta emigrated from Sweden in 1900 along with their children. The initial part of their journey was aboard the ship "Aristo" sailing from Gothenburg, Sweden to Hull, England.

    Immigratn:
    Anatolius and Margaretta emigrated from Sweden in 1900 along with their six children. They arrived August 29, 1900 aboard the "Oceanic" which left from Liverpool.

    The ship manifest indicates Anatolius was 51 years old, occupation listed as laborer and he had $400.00. His final destination was Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also listed were: Greta, 42; Agnes, 15, servant; Arthur, 13, laborer; Axel, 10; Betty, 8; Elsa, 5y 6 m; and Ivea (sic) 2.

    Built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1899. 17,272 gross tons; 704 (bp) feet long; 63 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 19 knots. 1,710 passengers (410 first class, 300 second class, 1,000 third class).
    Built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1899 and named Oceanic. Liverpool-New York service. World’s largest liner 1899-1901. Converted to wartime Aux. Cruiser. Stranded in the Shetland 9/1914. Gradually scrapped on the spot in 1924.

    Census:
    1910 census at Wykeham Township, Todd, MN shows: Anatolius Sundberg, 60 married 31 years, b. SWEDEN, parents b. SWEDEN, farmer, immigrated 1900; Margaret E., 51, 8 children born / 6 living, b. SWEDEN, parents b. SWEDEN, children, all but John Venner b. SWEDEN: Axel W., 20; Betty R., 17, servant private family; Elsie M., 15, servant private family; Svea A., 12; John V., 7, b. MN.

    Census:
    1920 census Burlene Township, Todd, MN shows: Anatolius Sundberg, 68, b. SWEDEN, immigrated 1900, parents born SWEDEN, farmer; Margaret, 61, b. SWEDEN, immigrated 1900, parents b. SWEDEN; children: Axel, 29, b. SWEDEN; Venner, 17, b. MN.

    Buried:
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    Anatolius married Margareta Elisabet GORSDOTTER on 11 May 1879 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN. Margareta (daughter of Goran ERSSON and Sofia LARSDOTTER) was born on 19 Oct 1858 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 22 Jan 1931 in Edina, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 24 Jan 1931 in Swedish Baptist Cemetery, Rose City, Douglas, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Margareta Elisabet GORSDOTTER was born on 19 Oct 1858 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN (daughter of Goran ERSSON and Sofia LARSDOTTER); died on 22 Jan 1931 in Edina, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 24 Jan 1931 in Swedish Baptist Cemetery, Rose City, Douglas, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Greta Lisa Gorsdotter
    • Census: 1893, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: 1900, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Immigratn: 13 Aug 1900, Gothenburg, SWEDEN
    • Immigratn: 29 Aug 1900

    Notes:

    Note:
    From a web site that was supposed to be about Motor Museum but that part wasn't functional yet.

    TORSÅNG - THE CULTURAL HERITAGE

    This part of our country, which is called Dalarna, is full of historical memories. Torsång is a small village, and you will find it if you follow the road 8 km southeast of Borlänge along the river Dalälven. People have lived here since the Stone Age and the place is one of the oldest parishes in Dalarna.

    The church is the oldest preserved building in Torsång. It was built in the 14th century, and the christening font is from the 13th century. The building is made of granite and brick, and is very beautiful.


    To understand the importance of Torsång, you have to know a little about the geographi of Dalarna. In Dalarna there are two rivers taking up all water from the western and northern parts. They are called Västerdalälven and Österdalälven. These two rivers brings together in Dalälven a couple of miles north of Torsång, and floats through Torsång out to the sea. The water from the eastern part of Dalarna floats down to a lake called Runn. Runn is connected to Dalälven with a small river called Lillälven.


    Falu Koppargruva has always needed lots of wood. At the beginning of the 17th century was the neighbourhood out of wood and the king of Sweden, Karl IX, banned cutting trees in an area of 10 km around Falun. Since the rivers always have been used for transporting it became natural to take the trees in the big forests in the eastern and northern parts of Dalarna, and from there float them down the river to Falun by way of Torsång.


    In the middle of the sixties the last log was floated down this river, and this village began to die.


    At the end of the seventies some of the government institutions were moved to Borlänge. Lots of people had to move from Stockholm to Borlänge. This was a new time of prosperity for Torsång. About 150 houses and a new provision shop were built in Torsång. This generation now has grown-up children and the provision shop has had to close down.


    Nowadays you can say that this village begins to come to life when it's time for the spring flood, and that it slows down when the trees lose their leaves.

    DNA:
    KWP

    Census:
    The 1884-1893 Household Examination shows the following family

    Anatolius Sundberg, b. Jul 2, 1854 Torsång, married 1879, came 1884-12-20 from N. Amerika.
    wife: Greta Lisa Görsdotter, b. Oct 19, 1858 Torsång, married 1879.
    daughter: Agnes Adelina, b. Dec 8, 1885 Torsång.
    son: Artur Emanuel, b. Oct 15, 1887 Torsång.
    son: Axel Valdemar, b. May 7, 1890 Torsång.
    daughter: Betty Regina, b. Sep 7, 1892 Torsång.

    Census:
    1894-1900 Household Examination shows the following family.

    Anatolius Sundberg, b July 2, 1849 Torsång parish, married 1879.
    wife: Greta Lisa Gorsdotter, b. Oct 19, 1858, Torsång parish, married 1879.
    daughter: Agnes Adalina, b. Dec 8, 1858, Torsång parish.
    son: Arthur Emanuel, b. Oct 15, 1887 Torsång parish.
    son: Axel Valdemar, b. May 7, 1890 Torsång parish.
    daughter: Betty Regina, b. Sept 7, 1892 Torsång parish.
    daughter: Elsa Mariana, b. Apr 30, 1895 Torsång parish.
    daughter: Svea Ingeborg, b. Jan 17, 1898 Torsång parish.

    Immigratn:
    Anatolius and Margaretta emigrated from Sweden in 1900 along with their children. The initial part of their journey was aboard the ship "Aristo" sailing from Gothenburg, Sweden to Hull, England.

    Immigratn:
    Anatolius and Margaretta emigrated from Sweden in 1900 along with their six children. They arrived August 29, 1900 aboard the "Oceanic" which left from Liverpool.

    The ship manifest indicates Anatolius was 51 years old, occupation listed as laborer and he had $400.00. His final destination was Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also listed were: Greta, 42; Agnes, 15, servant; Arthur, 13, laborer; Axel, 10; Betty, 8; Elsa, 5y 6 m; and Ivea (sic) 2.

    Built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1899. 17,272 gross tons; 704 (bp) feet long; 63 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 19 knots. 1,710 passengers (410 first class, 300 second class, 1,000 third class).
    Built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1899 and named Oceanic. Liverpool-New York service. World’s largest liner 1899-1901. Converted to wartime Aux. Cruiser. Stranded in the Shetland 9/1914. Gradually scrapped on the spot in 1924.

    Buried:
    Find A Grave e-Memorial

    Children:
    1. Hedda Elisabeth SUNDBERG was born on 11 Oct 1880 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 5 Feb 1882 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN.
    2. Agnes Adelina SUNDBERG was born on 8 Dec 1885 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died before 1908 in MN.
    3. Arthur Emanuel SUNDBERG was born on 15 Oct 1887 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 16 Oct 1973 in Marion Co., OR; was buried in Belle Passi Cemetery, Woodburn, Marion, OR.
    4. Axel Valdemar SUNDBERG was born on 7 May 1890 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 5 Mar 1964 in San Bernardino, CA; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Alexandria, Douglas, MN.
    5. Betty Regina SUNDBERG was born on 7 Sep 1892 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 22 Dec 1991 in Bloomington, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 23 Dec 1991 in Sunset Memorial Park, Alexandria, Douglas, MN.
    6. Elsa Mariana SUNDBERG was born on 30 Apr 1895 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 14 May 1986 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 17 May 1986 in Sunset Memorial Park, Alexandria, Douglas, MN.
    7. 3. Svea Ingaborg SUNDBERG was born on 17 Jan 1898 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 30 Nov 1986 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.
    8. John Venner SUNDBERG was born on 28 Feb 1903 in Eagle Bend, Todd, MN; died on 2 Aug 1982 in Alexandria, Douglas, MN; was buried in Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Osakis, Todd, MN.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Peder JENSEN was born on 13 Dec 1799 in Tistrup Parish, Øster Horne, Ribe, DENMARK; was christened on 23 Dec 1799 in Tistrup Parish, Øster Horne, Ribe, DENMARK (son of Jens SIMONSEN and Maren PEDERSDATTER); died in DENMARK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1834, Nørre Langelund, Ringive, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1845
    • Census: 1850, Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1855, Grene Parish, Slavs, Ribe, DENMARK
    • Census: 1860, Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK

    Notes:

    Census:
    1834 census at Nørrelanglund , Ringive, Norvang, Vejle, Denmark shows Peder Jensen, 37; Maren Kirstine Nielsdatter, 27, his wife; children: Kirsten 7, Maren, 3; Ellen Katrine, 1. Also enumerated are Jens Simonsen, 64 and his wife Maren Pedersdatter, 57.

    Census:
    1845 census at Ringive shows Peder Jensen, 45, married, day laborer, born Thistrup, Sogn, Ribe; Maren Kirstine Nielsdatter, 36, his wife, born Grindsted, Sogn, Ribe; children born in the parish: Niels Peder, 5; Maren, 14; Ellen Cathrine, 12; Jensine, 5.

    Census:
    1850 census at Ringive shows Peder Jensen, 51, born Tistrup; Maren Nielsen, 43, b. Grinsted; Niels Peder, 10; Jensine, 8; Jens Hosbøl, 5; and Maren Pederdatter, 74, born Tistrup.

    Census:
    1855 census at Grene Parish, Slavs, Ribe shows: Peder Jensen, 56, day laborer, born Tistrup Parish, Ribe; Maren Kirstine Nielsdatter, 48, born Grindsted Parish, Ribe; children born Ringgive Parish, Veile: Jensine, 13; Jens Hosbøl, 10; Nis Christian, 5; Hans, 3. Also enumerated is Maren Pederstatter, 80, born Tistrup Parish, Ribe.

    Census:
    1860 census at Ringive shows Peder Jensen, 61, born Tistrup; Maren Kirst. Nielsen, 52, b. Grinsted; Hans Pedersen, 7, born illegible, and Maren Pedersen, 84, born Tistrup.

    Peder married Maren Kirstine NIELSDATTER on 11 Jul 1830. Maren (daughter of Niels NIELSEN and Ellen HANSDATTER) was christened on 9 Oct 1807 in Grinsted Parish, Slavs, Ribe, DENMARK; died in DENMARK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Maren Kirstine NIELSDATTER was christened on 9 Oct 1807 in Grinsted Parish, Slavs, Ribe, DENMARK (daughter of Niels NIELSEN and Ellen HANSDATTER); died in DENMARK.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses were Jens Simonsen and Jens Chritensen of Hørsbol.

    Children:
    1. Kirsten PEDERSDATTER was born on 10 Sep 1827 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    2. Maren PEDERSDATTER was born on 24 Apr 1831 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    3. Ellen Katrine PEDERSDATTER was born on 23 Aug 1834 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    4. Niels Peder PEDERSEN was born on 22 May 1838 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 8 Apr 1840 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    5. Jensine PEDERSDATTER was born on 31 Oct 1842 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    6. Jens Hosbøl PEDERSEN was born on 18 Aug 1845 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    7. 4. Nis Christian PEDERSEN was born on 19 Apr 1850 in Båstlund, Ringive, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 16 Jun 1850 in Båstlund, Ringive, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; died on 3 Mar 1934 in Smidstrup, Gadbjerg, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK.
    8. Hans PEDERSEN was born about 1853 in Ringive Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.

  3. 10.  Claus Henrich DVINGE was born on 27 Jan 1815 in Engholm Parish, Hatting, Vejle, DENMARK (son of Hans Henrich DVINGE and Karen Marie RASMUSDATTER); died on 12 Nov 1893 in Bredballe Strand, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Bredballe Strand, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1860, Bredballe Strand, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1880, Bredballe Strand, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK
    • Census: 1890, Bredballe Strand, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK

    Notes:

    Census:
    1850 census at Bredballe Beach shows: Claus Henrich Dvinge, 36, married, søemand/skipper, born Engom; Else Marie Hansen, 30, born Varde.

    Census:
    1860 census at Bredballe Beach shows Claus Henrik Dvinge, 46, married, skipper, born Engum Parish; Else Marie Hansen, 40, his wife, born Varde; their children born this parish: Hans Henrik, 10; Peder, 8; Karen Marie, 6; Laurids, 3.

    Census:
    1880 census at Bredeballe Strand shows Klaus Henrik Dvinge, 65, fisherman, born Engom Parish; Else Marie Hansen, his wife, 59, born Varde; their children born this parish: Laurids Hendrik Dvinge, 22; Johanne Marie Dvinge, 16; Peder Kasper Dvinge, 28, fisherman.
    In 1880, daughter Laura Elesie is enumerated in Bredal City as a maid to the Jorgen Pedersen and Nielsine Sorensen family.

    Census:
    1890 census shows Klaus Henrik Dvinge, 75, born Engom Parish. He is in the household of Christen Jensen and Nikoline Høgh, no relation is given.

    Claus married Else Maria HANSEN on 14 Dec 1844. Else was born on 20 Jun 1822; died on 23 Feb 1889 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Else Maria HANSEN was born on 20 Jun 1822; died on 23 Feb 1889 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    Children:
    1. Hans Henrik DVINGE was born on 18 Sep 1850 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    2. Peder Kasper DVINGE was born on 8 Jun 1852 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    3. 5. Karen Marie DVINGE was born on 29 Sep 1854 in Bredballe, Hornstrup, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; was christened on 11 Mar 1855 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK; died on 30 May 1923 in Tykhøjet, Gadbjerg, Tørrild, Vejle, DENMARK.
    4. Laurids Henrik DVINGE was born on 23 Aug 1857 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    5. Laura Elesie DVINGE was born on 16 Dec 1860 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.
    6. Johanne Marie DVINGE was born on 18 Oct 1863 in Hornstrup Parish, Nørvang, Vejle, DENMARK.

  5. 13.  Elisabeth SUNDBERG was born on 6 Jan 1825 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN (daughter of Eric ANDERSSON and Christina GRANQVIST); died on 28 Dec 1903 in Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1863, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: 1873, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: 1893, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN

    Notes:

    Census:
    1854 - 1863 Household Examination shows the following family.
    Eric Sundberg's sister (he is enumerated at the top of the same page)

    Elisabeth Sundberg, b. Jan 6, 1825 Sunnano.
    son: son Anatolius, b. July 2, 1849 Sunnano.
    daughter: Christina Elisabeth, b. Aug 29, 1857 Sunnano.

    Census:
    1864-1873 Household Examination shows the following family unit.

    Elisabet. Sundberg, b. Jan 6, 1825 Sunnano.
    son: Anatolius, b. Jul 2, 1849 Sunnano.
    daughter: Christ. Elisabet, b. Aug 29, 1857 Sunnano.

    Census:
    1884-1893 Household Examination shows Elisabeth Sundberg on her own. The only other entries on the page record the death of her brother Erik and his wife Lisa.

    Died:
    Cause of death is listed as "Ålderdomsbräcklighet" or old age.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Birth records for both Anatolius and his sister Christina indicate that their mother was unmarried.

    Children:
    1. 6. Anatolius SUNDBERG was born on 2 Jul 1849 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 7 May 1925 in Burleene Township, Todd, MN; was buried in Swedish Baptist Cemetery, Rose City, Douglas, MN.
    2. Christina Elizabeth SUNDBERG was born on 29 Aug 1857 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN.

  6. 14.  Goran ERSSON was born on 14 Jun 1821 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN (son of Eric PERSSON and Brita GORSDOTTER); died on 31 Oct 1888 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: Between 1854 and 1863, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: Between 1864 and 1873, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: Between 1884 and 1893, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN

    Notes:

    Census:
    1854 - 1863 Household Examination shows the following family.

    Goran Ersson, b. 1821 Sunnano, married Dec. 1857.
    wife: Sofia Lardsotter, b. Sep 1, 1824 Stora Skedvi.
    daughter: Margretha Elizabeth, b. Oct 19, 1858 Sunnano.

    Census:
    1864-1873 Household Examination shows the following family.

    Goran Ersson, b. Jun 14, 1821 Sunnano, married 1857.
    wife: Sofia Larsdotter, b. Sep 1, 1824 Stora Skedvi, married 1857.
    daughter: Margareta Elisabet, b. Oct 19, 1858 Sunnano.

    Census:
    The 1884-1893 Household Examination shows the following family
    Göran Ersson, b. Jun 14, 1821 Torsång, married 1857, died Oct 21, 1888.
    wife: Sofia Larsdotter, b. July 1, 1804 Stora Skedvi, m. 1857, died May 10, 1889.

    Goran married Sofia LARSDOTTER on 14 Dec 1857 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN. Sofia (daughter of Lars ERSSON and Anna JANSDOTTER) was born on 1 Sep 1824 in Moråsen, Stora Skedvi Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 16 May 1889 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Sofia LARSDOTTER was born on 1 Sep 1824 in Moråsen, Stora Skedvi Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN (daughter of Lars ERSSON and Anna JANSDOTTER); died on 16 May 1889 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: Between 1854 and 1863, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: Between 1864 and 1873, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN
    • Census: Between 1884 and 1893, Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN

    Notes:

    Census:
    1854 - 1863 Household Examination shows the following family.

    Goran Ersson, b. 1821 Sunnano, married Dec. 1857.
    wife: Sofia Lardsotter, b. Sep 1, 1824 Stora Skedvi.
    daughter: Margretha Elizabeth, b. Oct 19, 1858 Sunnano.

    Census:
    1864-1873 Household Examination shows the following family.

    Goran Ersson, b. Jun 14, 1821 Sunnano, married 1857.
    wife: Sofia Larsdotter, b. Sep 1, 1824 Stora Skedvi, married 1857.
    daughter: Margareta Elisabet, b. Oct 19, 1858 Sunnano.

    Census:
    The 1884-1893 Household Examination shows the following family
    Göran Ersson, b. Jun 14, 1821 Torsång, married 1857, died Oct 21, 1888.
    wife: Sofia Larsdotter, b. July 1, 1804 Stora Skedvi, m. 1857, died May 10, 1889.

    Children:
    1. 7. Margareta Elisabet GORSDOTTER was born on 19 Oct 1858 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died on 22 Jan 1931 in Edina, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 24 Jan 1931 in Swedish Baptist Cemetery, Rose City, Douglas, MN.