| 13. | Margareta Elisabet GORSDOTTER  (10.Sofia3, 4.Lars2, 1.Christina1) 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. 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
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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:
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Margareta married Anatolius SUNDBERG on 11 May 1879 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN. Anatolius (son of Elisabeth 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. 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.
- 15. Agnes Adelina SUNDBERG was born on 8 Dec 1885 in Sunnanö, Torsång Parish, Kopparberg, SWEDEN; died before 1908 in MN.
- 16. 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.
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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.
- 19. 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.
- 20. 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.
- 21. 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.
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