Emma Louise Bengston

Emma Louise Bengston

Female 1864 - 1945  (80 years)

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  • Name Emma Louise Bengston 
    Born 9 Dec 1864  Hunnestad, Hallands Lan, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 11 Dec 1864  Hunnestad, Hallands Lan, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 20 Sep 1945  Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 24 Sep 1945  Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I50  Belliston-Anderson
    Last Modified 18 Apr 2017 

    Mother Johanna Parson,   b. Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F136  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anders Elof Anderson,   b. 5 Aug 1857, Stafsinge, Hallands Lan, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Apr 1943, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 22 May 1885  Hunnestad, Hallands Lan, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Carl Hjalmar Anderson,   b. 18 Oct 1885, Hunnestad, Hallands Lan, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1954, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    +2. Ernest Brigar Anderson,   b. 12 Nov 1887, Reynoldsville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Nov 1977  (Age 90 years)
     3. Ellen Rosalie Anderson,   b. 2 Mar 1890, Reynoldsville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    +4. Einar Anderson,   b. 21 Jun 1892, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Dec 1983, Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     5. Jennig Elizabeth Anderson,   b. 12 Oct 1895, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Apr 1963, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     6. Harry William Anderson,   b. 25 Feb 1898, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. May 1981, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     7. Nellie Aurora Anderson,   b. 28 Jul 1901, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jun 1959, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)
     8. Hilma Linnea Anderson,   b. 16 Apr 1904, Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Mar 1906, Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2017 
    Family ID F15  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Dec 1864 - Hunnestad, Hallands Lan, Sweden Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - 11 Dec 1864 - Hunnestad, Hallands Lan, Sweden Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 May 1885 - Hunnestad, Hallands Lan, Sweden Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Sep 1945 - Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 24 Sep 1945 - Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Anders Anderson and his horse Freda in Sweden
    Anders Anderson and his horse Freda in Sweden
    Anders in a buggy
    Emma Louise (Bengston) Anderson
    Emma Louise (Bengston) Anderson
    Unknown Child
    Unknown Child
    Photo taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Possibly a Carlson or an Anderson.
    Emma Louise (Bengston) Anderson
    Emma Louise (Bengston) Anderson
    Around 1944
    Emma Louise (Bengston) Anderson
    Emma Louise (Bengston) Anderson
    Repose in the garden
    The Anderson home in Du Bois, Pennsylvania
    The Anderson home in Du Bois, Pennsylvania
    The living room
    The Anderson Home on Juniata Street
    The Anderson Home on Juniata Street
    Located in the "Swedetown" part of Du Bois, Pennsylvania.
    Einar Anderson and Family
    Einar Anderson and Family
    Left to Right:
    Einar Anderson, unidentified, unidentified, Dora (Carlson) Anderson, Emma Louise (Bengston) Anderson
    unknown boy, Ida Louise Anderson and her sister Margaret "Patty" Anderson. Around 1928

    Documents
    Anders and Emma Anderson on the Ship's Passenger List
    Anders and Emma Anderson on the Ship's Passenger List
    Anders E Anderson, 29 years old; born in Hunnestad, Halland, Sweden; destination: Ridgeway, PA
    "Hustrun" (wife) Emma, 22 years old; born in Hunnestad, Halland, Sweden; destination: Ridgeway, PA
    "Sonen" (son) Carl, 11/12 year old; born in Hunnestad, Halland, Sweden; destination: Ridgeway, PA

    Departure Date: 16 apr 1886
    Departure Place: Göteborg (Gothenburg), Göteborg och Bohus, Sverige
    Ship Name: Orlando

    Source:
    Göteborgs Poliskammare, EIX 1-143, 1869–1950. Landsarkivet i Göteborg, Göteborg, Sweden.
    1900 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Louisa Anderson
    1900 US Federal Census and the Household of Andrew and Louisa Anderson
    Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Andrew Anderson, born Aug 1856 in Sweden, 43 years old; married 16 years; Immigrated in 1886, Naturalized; Works at a tannery.
    Loisia Anderson, born Dec 1864 in Sweden, 35 years old; 6 children, 6 still living.
    Jalner Anderson, born Oct 1886 in Pennsylvania, 13 years old.
    Berger Anderson, born Nov 1887 in Pennsylvania, 12 years old.
    Ellen Anderson, born Mar 1890 in Pennsylvania, 10 years old.
    Erner Anderson, born June 1891 in Pennsylvania, 8 years old.
    Jennie Anderson, born Oct 1895 in Pennsylvania, 4 years old.
    Harry Anderson, born Feb 1898 in Pennsylvania, 2 years old.
    Charlie Anderson, boarder.

    Source:
    1900 United States Federal Census; 1900; Census Place: Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1397; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1241397
    The Death Certificate of Hilma Anderson
    The Death Certificate of Hilma Anderson
    Hilma died just under two years of age after battling with whooping cough for thirty days. She was born in Sandy Township to A. E. Anderson and Emma Louise Benson, both of Sweden.
    1910 US Federal Census and the Household of Elof and Louisa Anderson
    1910 US Federal Census and the Household of Elof and Louisa Anderson
    Du Bois Ward 3, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Juniata St (Swedetown)
    Elof Anderson, 52 years old; married 26 years; born in Sweden; Immigrated in 1887
    Louisa Anderson, 45 years old; born in Sweden; 7 children, 7 still living.
    Jalmer C Anderson, 24 years old; born in Sweden; Immigrated in 1887.
    Sierger Anderson, 22 years old; born in Pennsylvania.
    Ellen Anderson, 20 years old; born in Pennsylvania.
    Aner Anderson, 17 years old; born in Pennsylvania.
    Jennie Anderson, 14 years old; born in Pennsylvania.
    Harry Anderson, 12 years old; born in Pennsylvania.
    Nellie Anderson, 8 years old; born in Pennsylvania.

    Source:
    1910 United States Federal Census; 1910; Census Place: Du Bois Ward 3, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1331; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375344
    1920 US Federal Census and the Household of Anders and Emma Anderson
    1920 US Federal Census and the Household of Anders and Emma Anderson
    Du Bois Ward 3, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Anders Anderson, 62 years old; married; Immigrated in 1886 from Sweden; Naturalized in 1891.
    Emma L Anderson, 55 year old wife; born in Sweden
    Ellen R Anderson, 29 year old single daughter; born in Pennsylvania.
    Einer Anderson, 27 year old single son; born in Pennsylvania.
    Jennie E. Anderson, 24 year old single daughter; born in Pennsylvania.
    Harry W. Anderson, 21 year old single son; born in Pennsylvania.
    Nellie A. Anderson, 18 year old single daughter; born in Pennsylvania.

    Source:
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Du Bois Ward 3, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1553; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 167
    1930 US Federal Census and the Household of Anders and Emma Anderson
    1930 US Federal Census and the Household of Anders and Emma Anderson
    Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    A. Elof Anderson, 72 years old; married at the age of 21; born in Sweden
    Emma Anderson, 64 years old; married at the age of 19; born in Sweden
    Ellen Anderson, 39 year old single daughter; born in Pennsylvania
    Jane Bonner, 34 year old widowed daughter; born in Pennsylvania

    Source:
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2018; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 211.0; FHL microfilm: 2341752
    1940 US Federal Census and the Household of Anders and Emma Anderson
    1940 US Federal Census and the Household of Anders and Emma Anderson
    Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Anders E Anderson, 82 years old; born in Sweden.
    Emma L Anderson, 75 years old; born in Sweden.
    Ellen R Anderson, 50 year old single daughter; born in Pennsylvania.
    Harry W. Anderson, 42 year old single son; born in Pennsylvania.
    Nellie A. Anderson, 37 year old single daughter; born in Pennsylvania.
    Jane A Bonnar; 44 year old widowed daughter; born in Pennsylvania.

    Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3470; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17-41
    Emma Louise Bengston Anderson 1864 - 1965 Death Certificate
    Emma Louise Bengston Anderson 1864 - 1965 Death Certificate
    A Swedish Document of Lars Johan Bengston
    A Swedish Document of Lars Johan Bengston
    Roughly translated, it seems to say that there will be a fine if one does not register with a congregation. Included is the certificate on Lars Johan Benglston, born in 1861 in Hunnestad parish.

    Histories
    Ellen Anderson's Recall of Her Family
    Ellen Anderson's Recall of Her Family
    A document full of memories, names, and history of the Anderson family from Sweden.
    A Letter from Nina June (Anderson) Homer to Ida Lee
    A Letter from Nina June (Anderson) Homer to Ida Lee
    This letter details a little family history and the background of Nina's grandparents. Written September 21, 1996.