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Bernice Agatha Erickson

Female 1915 - 2000  (85 years)


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  1. 1.  Bernice Agatha Erickson was born on 14 Aug 1915 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska (daughter of Augustinus Erickson and Hermanda Bengtson); died on 3 Oct 2000 in Bartlesville, Washington County , Oklahoma.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 12 Sep 1915, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
    • Confirmation: 1 Jun 1930, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

    Notes:


    TULSA WORLD - October 5, 2000

    Bernice A. (Erickson) Mostrom

    Bernice A. (Erickson) Mostrom, 85, homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services 11 a.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church. Neekamp.

    Bernice married John Mostrom on 28 Mar 1938 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. John was born on 20 Nov 1914 in 11 26 1998; died on 26 Nov 1998 in Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Augustinus Erickson was born on 1 Aug 1873 in Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 3 Nov 1946 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 10 Aug 1873, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
    • Confirmation: 21 Apr 1889, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

    Notes:


    Augustinus was born on his father's farm near Swedeburg. He was brought up on the farm and then moved with his family to the living quarters above his father's store in Swedeburg. For a time, Augustinus worked in his father's store. His first wife, Hilda Bengtson, died from childbirth complications, three days after their daughter Hilda was born. The baby lived with Augustinus' parents until Augustinus remarried, his second wife being Hilda's sister Hermanda. Hermanda and her siblings were born on their parents' farm. After that marriage, Augustinus, Hermanda and Hilda lived on Augustinus' father's homestead farm where their son Linus was born. Augustinus farmed during this period.

    In 1910, Augustinus' sister Theolina and her husband became missionaries and moved to China. Theolina had been managing the Swedeburg store. Augustinus agreed to stop farming and to manage the store. He, Hermanda, Hilda and Linus moved to a small house in Swedeburg.

    Upon the death of his father in 1912, Augustinus inherited the 200 acre farm, part of which was the original homestead 80 acres. Although the deed listed a transaction price of $50 an acre, presumably there was no financial obligation incurred with the inheritance. The store in Swedeburg was sold and Augustinus, Hermanda, and the children moved back to the farm. Augustinus rented out the land as he had no great interest in either farming or money. In 1917, Hermanda inherited $5,500 from her father. Augustinus tore down the old farm house in which they were living and built a new house, paying for the material with Hermanda's inheritance. He did most of the work himself.

    In 1919, Augustinus and a couple of minister friends went on a driving trip for several months, going west and visiting among other places Yellowstone Park. At another time, he made living space available in the cellar of the house for an old man, who was homeless and liked to tinker. The man was also not very well. The situation became too much for Hermanda and she made it clear that the old man was no longer welcome in their home.

    Augustinus was talented with his mind and hands, designing and making equipment for the farm. An intellectual, he liked to read especially philosophy, and would often read until 4 a.m. and sleep until noon. He was not shy about expressing himself and could discuss a variety of issues. He was considered impractical by some.

    Augustinus and Hermanda moved to a house in Ceresco in Oct 1936, where they lived through their retirement years.

    LINCOLN JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 6, 1946

    DEATHS

    ERICKSON - Augustine, age 73, died Sunday evening. Funeral services Wednesday, 2. p.m. at Lutheran Church, Ceresco. Rev. A. H. Peterson officiating. Burial at Swedeburg. Nelson

    WAHOO DEMOCRAT - NOVEMBER 7, 1946

    AUGUSTINE ERICKSON DIES IN LINCOLN

    Augustine Erickson, aged 74, passed away Sunday evening in the Lincoln General Hospital in Lincoln after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Hermanda, three sons, Linus, Joseph and Lloyd all of Ceresco; three daughters, Mrs. Hilma Erl of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Bernice Mostrom of Bartlesville, Okla., and Mrs. Nellie Ann Erickson at home; one brother, Herman and one sister, Miss Agatha Erickson, both of Wahoo.

    Augustinus married Hermanda Bengtson on 25 Mar 1908 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Hermanda (daughter of Nels (Nils) Bengtson and Nilla (Nellie) Bengtssdotter) was born on 28 Apr 1885 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 19 May 1948 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 May 1948 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hermanda Bengtson was born on 28 Apr 1885 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska (daughter of Nels (Nils) Bengtson and Nilla (Nellie) Bengtssdotter); died on 19 May 1948 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 May 1948 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 7 Jun 1885, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
    • Confirmation: 9 Apr 1901, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

    Notes:


    WAHOO DEMOCRAT - MAY 28, 1948

    LAST RITES FOR CERESCO WOMAN

    Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. Augustine Erickson who died Wednesday following a lingering illness. She is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Nick Erdahl, Mrs. John Mostrom, and Mrs. Jack Eggers, and three sons: Lloyd, Joe andus of Ceresco.

    Children:
    1. Linus Johannes Erickson was born on 26 Dec 1908 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 28 Sep 1982 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 1 Oct 1982 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    2. Living
    3. 1. Bernice Agatha Erickson was born on 14 Aug 1915 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 2000 in Bartlesville, Washington County , Oklahoma.
    4. Loyd Russel Erickson was born on 5 May 1918 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 22 Mar 2011 in Saunders County Medical Center, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    5. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Nels (Nils) Bengtson was born on 7 Mar 1840 in Sk; was christened in 1869; died on 6 Feb 1917 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    WAHOO WASP - FEBRUARY 15, 1917

    Nels Bengtson was born March 7, 1840 in Sk

    Nels married Nilla (Nellie) Bengtssdotter on 26 May 1871 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Nilla was born on 29 Jan 1842 in Hissmasa, Sweden; was christened in 1871; died on 16 Jan 1925 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Nilla (Nellie) Bengtssdotter was born on 29 Jan 1842 in Hissmasa, Sweden; was christened in 1871; died on 16 Jan 1925 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: 1871

    Notes:

    Records also list Nella as Vernilla and Pernilla. She was born in the small town of Svenstra V

    Notes:

    LANCASTER COUNTY NEBRASKA MARRIAGE RECORDS 1866-1876

    V1, PG 160

    Bengtson-Bengtsdotter

    M. at Lincoln, Nebr., May 26, 1871 by S. C. Larson, Pastor of Lutheran Church. Nils Bengtson, of Saunders Co., Nebr., age 30, born in Sweden, son of Bengt Nilson and Bothilda Ericsdotter. Nilla Bengtsdotter of Lan. Co., Nebr., age 29, born in Sweden, dau. of Bengt Anderson and Johanna Petrosdotter. Witss: Nils Truelson of Saunders Co., Nebr., and Betty Dedrich of Lan. Co., Nebr.

    Children:
    1. Betsey Bengtson was born on 27 Aug 1872 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Aug 1956; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    2. Hilda Bengtson was born in 1874 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died in 1874 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    3. August Bengtson was born on 6 May 1876 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 26 Sep 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    4. Lillie Bengtson was born on 12 Feb 1878 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jul 1964 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Jul 1964 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    5. Wilhelm Bengtson was born on 2 Oct 1879 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 23 Oct 1927 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Oct 1927 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    6. Hilda Bengtson was born on 28 Sep 1881 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 30 Apr 1906 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 2 May 1906 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    7. Emil Bengtson was born on 30 Sep 1883 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died in Dec 1970.
    8. 3. Hermanda Bengtson was born on 28 Apr 1885 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 19 May 1948 in Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 May 1948 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
    9. Esther Bengtson was born on 9 Mar 1887 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 21 Apr 1973 in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida.



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