Notes:

Birth:
Oscar's birth place is given as Lillån on the ship manifest when the family came to the U.S., his is seen in the 1927 Household Examination in Bäcketorp.

Buried:
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Oscar married Marjorie Ann SCHLINK on 14 Feb 1953 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. Marjorie (daughter of Otto Hilarius SCHLINK and Marie Caroline ANNEN) was born on 2 Oct 1929 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 22 Jul 2020 in Bloomington, Hennepin, MN; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Living
4. Living
5. Living
6. Living
7. Living
8. Living

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigratn: 26 Sep 1913
• Census: 1922, Eriksberg, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Immigratn: 9 Nov 1925
• Census: 1927, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 11 Apr 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
• Census: 4 Apr 1940, 2109 Portland Av S, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN

Notes:

Immigratn:
Oscar first traveled to the United States in 1913.

Census:
1914 - 1922 Household Examination shows that Oscar, who is now listed as Oskar Henning Karlsson has returned from America on Nov. 30 1921 and is living with or near his mother and two brothers.

Immigratn:
Oscar and Gerda came to the United States aboard the S. S. Drottningholm, sailing from Gothenburg, Sweden in November of 1925. They are listed as Oscar Henning Eriksson, 36, carpenter; his wife Gerda Matilda, 27, and their infant son Oscar Valfrid, 11 months. They give their last address as
Lillån, Örebro, Sweden and each lists their nearest relative in Sweden as Maria Eriksson of Örebro County in Sweden. They give their destination as Frederic, Wisconsin.

Census:
1922 - 1927 Household Examination shows that Oscar is now married and living with or near his mother. During this time period he and his family leave for North America.

Census:
1930 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Oscar H. Carlson, 41, first married at age 34, b. SWEDEN, parents b. SWEDEN, carpenter, construction, immigrated 1926; Gerda, 31, first married at age 24, b. SWEDEN, parents b. SWEDEN, immigrated 1926; Oscar, 5, b. SWEDEN.

Census:
1940 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows Oscar H. Carlson, 50, b. SWEDEN, same house in 1935, carpenter, building contractor; Gerde M., 41, b. SWEDEN; Oscar W., son, 15, b. SWEDEN.

Buried:
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Oscar married Gerda Mathilda LANDSTRÖM on 18 Nov 1922 in Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN. Gerda (daughter of August LANDSTRÖM and Carolina Mathilda PERSDOTTER) was born on 25 Jun 1898 in Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN; died on 11 Jan 1977 in Burnsville, Dakota, MN; was buried on 14 Jan 1977 in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigratn: 9 Nov 1925
• Census: 1927, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 15 Apr 1950, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN

Notes:

Immigratn:
Oscar and Gerda came to the United States aboard the S. S. Drottningholm, sailing from Gothenburg, Sweden in November of 1925. They are listed as Oscar Henning Eriksson, 36, carpenter; his wife Gerda Matilda, 27, and their infant son Oscar Valfrid, 11 months. They give their last address as
Lillån, Örebro, Sweden and each lists their nearest relative in Sweden as Maria Eriksson of Örebro County in Sweden. They give their destination as Frederic, Wisconsin.

Census:
1922 - 1927 Household Examination shows that Oscar is now married and living with or near his mother. During this time period he and his family leave for North America.

Census:
1950 census shows Gerda M. Carlson, 51, widow, b. SWEDEN, maid work, private hospital; Oscar W., son, 25, b. SWEDEN, carpenter, home builder.
They reside at 2509 12th Avenue S., Minneapolis.

Buried:
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Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1885, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1895, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1900, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1907, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1914, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1922, Eketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1927, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1943, Gryt, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1876 - 1880 Household Examination shows Carl and Maria with her parents.

Census:
1881 - 1885 Household Examination shows Carl and Maria have moved to Bäcketorp. The births of Maria, Carl and Lars are recorded.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows the births of Gustav and Oscar.

Census:
1891 - 1895 Household Examination shows the births of Lydia and Emil.

Census:
1896 - 1900 Household Examination shows Maria and Karl have left during the time period. Maria to Kil parish in 1887 and Karl to Lindes in 1899. Karl and Maria had two children that were born and died during this time period.

Census:
1900 - 1907 Household Examination shows the birth of Otto and that most of the older children have left home, Klaes, Otto and Gustaf remain.

Census:
1908 - 1914 Household Examination shows that Gustaf and Oskar have gone to America. Carl and Maria plus their sons Otto, Lars and Klaes move to Eketorp during this time period.

Census:
1914 - 1922 Household Examination shows that Carl has died an Maria has moved to Eriksberg.

Census:
1922 - 1927 Household Examination shows Maria living near or with her sons Otto, Klaes and Oscar. She is recorded as moving to Tjusebotorp with or near her son Karl Johan. On that page she and Karl are crossed out in a place that looks like Tyrande/Gryt. In 1926 she and Karl move again to a location recorded as Norelund/Gryt. Karl's wife died in 1914 and it appears Maria is helping to care for his children.

Census:
1927 - 1943 Household Examination show Maria and her son, Karl in Gryt but they are crossed out as having moved. Maria left in 1928 and according to the record went to Axberg parish, where she was born. Records are not available for the time period in question so a death record cannot be found.

Carl married Maria ERSDOTTER on 24 Dec 1880. Maria (daughter of Eric PERSSON and Anna Stina OLSDOTTER) was born on 23 Sep 1859 in Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN; died after 1928 in Örebro, SWEDEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1885, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1895, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1900, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1907, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1914, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1922, Eketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1927, Bäcketorp, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1943, Gryt, Hovsta, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1876 - 1880 Household Examination shows Carl and Maria with her parents.

Census:
1881 - 1885 Household Examination shows Carl and Maria have moved to Bäcketorp. The births of Maria, Carl and Lars are recorded.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows the births of Gustav and Oscar.

Census:
1891 - 1895 Household Examination shows the births of Lydia and Emil.

Census:
1896 - 1900 Household Examination shows Maria and Karl have left during the time period. Maria to Kil parish in 1887 and Karl to Lindes in 1899. Karl and Maria had two children that were born and died during this time period.

Census:
1900 - 1907 Household Examination shows the birth of Otto and that most of the older children have left home, Klaes, Otto and Gustaf remain.

Census:
1908 - 1914 Household Examination shows that Gustaf and Oskar have gone to America. Carl and Maria plus their sons Otto, Lars and Klaes move to Eketorp during this time period.

Census:
1914 - 1922 Household Examination shows that Carl has died an Maria has moved to Eriksberg.

Census:
1922 - 1927 Household Examination shows Maria living near or with her sons Otto, Klaes and Oscar. She is recorded as moving to Tjusebotorp with or near her son Karl Johan. On that page she and Karl are crossed out in a place that looks like Tyrande/Gryt. In 1926 she and Karl move again to a location recorded as Norelund/Gryt. Karl's wife died in 1914 and it appears Maria is helping to care for his children.

Census:
1927 - 1943 Household Examination show Maria and her son, Karl in Gryt but they are crossed out as having moved. Maria left in 1928 and according to the record went to Axberg parish, where she was born. Records are not available for the time period in question so a death record cannot be found.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1885, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1895, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1900, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1910, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1924, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
The 1876-1880 Household Examination shows the birth of the first two children of August and Carolina.

Census:
1881-1885 Household Examination shows the birth of Karl and Hilda.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows the birth of Hulda and Gustaf and the death of Hulda and Hilda.

Census:
1891 - 1895 Household Examination shows the birth of Selma and Ida.

Census:
1896 - 1900 Household Examination shows the birth of Gerda. Augusta and Anna have left home. During this time period Anna had a child that was born and died.

Census:
1901 - 1910 Household Examination shows the birth of Olga. It appears as if most of the older children have left the household.

Census:
1910 - 1924 Household Examination shows the death of August in 1917. All of the children are crossed out indicating they have moved. It appears as if Carolina and Carl Eric have moved to the same place but I am unable to locate them.

August married Carolina Mathilda PERSDOTTER on 9 Jun 1877. Carolina (daughter of Per Erik PERSSON and Carolina GUSTAFSDOTTER) was born on 30 Jun 1857 in Snöbergshult, Nora, Örebro, SWEDEN; died on 19 Jan 1927 in Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1885, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1895, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1900, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1910, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1924, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
The 1876-1880 Household Examination shows the birth of the first two children of August and Carolina.

Census:
1881-1885 Household Examination shows the birth of Karl and Hilda.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows the birth of Hulda and Gustaf and the death of Hulda and Hilda.

Census:
1891 - 1895 Household Examination shows the birth of Selma and Ida.

Census:
1896 - 1900 Household Examination shows the birth of Gerda. Augusta and Anna have left home. During this time period Anna had a child that was born and died.

Census:
1901 - 1910 Household Examination shows the birth of Olga. It appears as if most of the older children have left the household.

Census:
1910 - 1924 Household Examination shows the death of August in 1917. All of the children are crossed out indicating they have moved. It appears as if Carolina and Carl Eric have moved to the same place but I am unable to locate them.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1860, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1871, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1881, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Birth:
All of the records I have seen list Odensvi as Erik's birthplace. Odensvi is roughly 150 miles from Lindesberg so it seems an unlikely birthplace. I do not find a birth record for Erik in Odensvi.

Census:
1841 - 1850 Household Examination shows the births of Eric and Anna's first 3 children.

Census:
1851 - 1860 Household Examination shows the births of Eric and Anna's next three children.

Census:
1861 - 1871 Household Examination shows that daughter Carolina has had a child, Carl August in 1869.

Census:
1872 - 1881 Household Examination shows the death of Eric and his daughter Anna Christine. Carolina and Lovisa are no longer listed with the family. Anna Larsdotter and her son Lars Erik are shown as having left for America on Sept. 9, 1880. Daughter Charlotta left for America in 1878.

Erik married Anna Cathrina LARSDOTTER on 23 Jul 1837 in Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN. Anna was born in 1815 in Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1860, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1871, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Emigration: 9 Sep 1880
• Census: 1881, Fornaboda, Lindesberg, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1841 - 1850 Household Examination shows the births of Eric and Anna's first 3 children.

Census:
1851 - 1860 Household Examination shows the births of Eric and Anna's next three children.

Census:
1861 - 1871 Household Examination shows that daughter Carolina has had a child, Carl August in 1869.

Census:
1872 - 1881 Household Examination shows the death of Eric and his daughter Anna Christine. Carolina and Lovisa are no longer listed with the family. Anna Larsdotter and her son Lars Erik are shown as having left for America on Sept. 9, 1880. Daughter Charlotta left for America in 1878.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Näfvesta, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1865, Näfvesta, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1870, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1875, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1880, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1885, Fattighuset, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Fattighuset, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1895, Fattighuset, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1856 - 1860 Household Examination shows that Erik moved in to the area in 1856 and that Erik and Stina's first two children have been born.

Census:
1861 - 1865 Household Examination shows the birth and death of a son, Carl Eric as well as the births of Carolina and Anna.

Census:
1866 - 1870 Household Examination shows a move from Näfvesta to Skogarsäng and the birth of Johanna.

Census:
1871 - 1875 Household Examination shows that daughters Christina and Maria have left, Christina in 1874 and Maria to Hovsta in 1875. It also shows the birth of Johan Reinhold.

Census:
1876 - 1880 Household Examination shows that daughter, Carolina left in 1878, presumably to marry in Hovsta parish. Daughter Maria and her husband married in 1880 and are shown on this page.

Census:
1881 - 1885 Household Examination shows Erik and Anna Stina have moved to Fattighuset. All of their children except Johan have left the home.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows Erik and Anna Stina living alone, Johan left the home in 1888 to relocate to Kil.

Census:
1891 - 1895 Household Examination shows Anna has died.

Eric married Anna Stina OLSDOTTER about 1857. Anna (daughter of Olaf ERSSON and Anna Lisa LARSDOTTER) was born on 12 Feb 1829 in Ekersby, Eker, Örebro, SWEDEN; died on 15 Nov 1895 in Fattighuset, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Näfvesta, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1865, Näfvesta, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1870, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1875, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1880, Skogarsäng, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1885, Fattighuset, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Fattighuset, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1895, Fattighuset, Axberg, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1856 - 1860 Household Examination shows that Erik moved in to the area in 1856 and that Erik and Stina's first two children have been born.

Census:
1861 - 1865 Household Examination shows the birth and death of a son, Carl Eric as well as the births of Carolina and Anna.

Census:
1866 - 1870 Household Examination shows a move from Näfvesta to Skogarsäng and the birth of Johanna.

Census:
1871 - 1875 Household Examination shows that daughters Christina and Maria have left, Christina in 1874 and Maria to Hovsta in 1875. It also shows the birth of Johan Reinhold.

Census:
1876 - 1880 Household Examination shows that daughter, Carolina left in 1878, presumably to marry in Hovsta parish. Daughter Maria and her husband married in 1880 and are shown on this page.

Census:
1881 - 1885 Household Examination shows Erik and Anna Stina have moved to Fattighuset. All of their children except Johan have left the home.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows Erik and Anna Stina living alone, Johan left the home in 1888 to relocate to Kil.

Census:
1891 - 1895 Household Examination shows Anna has died.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1845, Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1850, Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1855, Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1870, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1880, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1841 - 1845 Household Examination shows Johan and his wife Cathrina are enumerated with his parents household although it is 3 years before their marriage.

Census:
1846 - 1850 Household Examination shows that Johan and Cathrina were married in 1847 and had a son, Carl, that was born that same year and died in 1849. Cathrina and Carl are shown in the home of her mother Lisa before Cathrina was married.

Census:
1851-1855 Household Examination shows the birth of August.

Census:
1866 - 1870 Household Examination shows a move to Svensboda from Brohyttan.

Census:
1876-1880 Household Examination shows Johan and Catharina in the household with their son Fredrik and his wife Karolina. August is crossed out, having left to marry in 1877.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows Johan and Catharina in the household with their son Fredrik and his family. Catharina is listed as having died in 1889.

Johan married Cathrina HANSDOTTER on 15 Aug 1847 in Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN. Cathrina (daughter of Hans NILSSON and Caija NILSDOTTER) was born on 8 May 1818 in Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN; died on 14 Mar 1889 in Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1845, Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1850, Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1855, Brohyttan, Knista, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1870, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1880, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1890, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1841 - 1845 Household Examination shows Johan and his wife Cathrina are enumerated with his parents household although it is 3 years before their marriage.

Census:
1846 - 1850 Household Examination shows that Johan and Cathrina were married in 1847 and had a son, Carl, that was born that same year and died in 1849. Cathrina and Carl are shown in the home of her mother Lisa before Cathrina was married.

Census:
1851-1855 Household Examination shows the birth of August.

Census:
1866 - 1870 Household Examination shows a move to Svensboda from Brohyttan.

Census:
1876-1880 Household Examination shows Johan and Catharina in the household with their son Fredrik and his wife Karolina. August is crossed out, having left to marry in 1877.

Census:
1886 - 1890 Household Examination shows Johan and Catharina in the household with their son Fredrik and his family. Catharina is listed as having died in 1889.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1875, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1880, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1866 - 1870 Household Examination shows shows the family moved in from Nora in 1870.

Census:
The 1876-1880 Household Examination shows Per Erik Persson has died. Daughter Carolina and her daughter Augusta were in the household until Carolina married and moved out. She is enumerated beneath her parents with her husband and two daughters.
Daughter Charlotta has also moved out.

Per married Carolina GUSTAFSDOTTER in 1853. Carolina (daughter of Gustaf ZACHRISSON and Stina ERSDOTTER) was born on 11 Jun 1829 in Boxboda, Kil, Örebro, SWEDEN; died on 29 Nov 1916 in Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1875, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN
• Census: 1880, Svensboda, Hidinge, Örebro, SWEDEN

Notes:

Census:
1866 - 1870 Household Examination shows shows the family moved in from Nora in 1870.

Census:
The 1876-1880 Household Examination shows Per Erik Persson has died. Daughter Carolina and her daughter Augusta were in the household until Carolina married and moved out. She is enumerated beneath her parents with her husband and two daughters.
Daughter Charlotta has also moved out.