Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 10 Dec 1882
• Confirmation: 30 Apr 1893, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 1 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Clara was born the 4th child of Anders and Gustafva Brodd, and their first here in America. She was born in Carbon, Wyoming, and at the age of 5 moved with her family to Nebraska. She was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska, and also confirmed there. When she was a young lady, she traveled back to Wyoming to help care for her aunt, (Mrs. J. W. Johnson). She also worked in Mr. Johnson's restaurant. While there, she met Will Pearson, and later married him.
In 1905, they moved back to Nebraska, and for a short time lived on a farm by Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska, but later purchased a farm near Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. Will died in 1920, and Clara remained on the farm until 1935n Irvin got married. She left the farm and worked in Mead, Lincoln, & Omaha Nebraska as a housekeeper and caring for elderly people. She later bought a home in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska where she lived until her death. The home she bought had at one time been a hotel.
Clara's brother Herman married Lily Bengtson. Lily's brother Wilhelm, is Florence Bengtson Olson's father.

OBITUARY

Clara Elizabeth Brodd was born to Anders Gustaf and Gustava Brodd, June 23, 1877 in Carbon, Wyo. Death came to her at the Saunders County Hospital, Wahoo, Nebraska, November 13, 1957 at the age of 80 years, four months and 21 days after a lining illness.
She was baptized October 21, 1882 and confirmed April 30, 1893 in the Lutheran Church at Swedeburg, Nebraska.
On October 22, 1901 she was united in marriage to Peter William Pearson at Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyo. To this union were born three sons, namely Elmer, Herman and Irvin, all of Ceresco and one daughter Edna, Mrs. Julius Brosm of Monmouth, Ore.
Her husband preceded her in death June 24, 1920. One sister Augusta, Mrs. Carl Nelson, and one brother, Carl Herman Brodd also preceded her in death.
Family residence has been in Laramie, Wyoming, Weston and Ceresco, Nebr.
Clara was a loving and a devoted mother. As long as health permitted, she was willing at all times to help others in time of need. She was a charter member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Ceresco to which she was always faithful.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons, one daughter, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Also one sister Anna ( Mrs. C. L. Walin), one brother J. A. Brodd, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Nels Olson at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Friday, November 15. Mrs. Leonard Palm was organist and Mrs. Glenn Larsen was soloist.
Pallbearers were Harold Brodd, Melvin Nelson, Omar Sutton, Richard Brodd, Norman Pearson and Edward Walin.
Internment was in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Nebr.

Clara married Peter William "Will" Pearson on 22 Oct 1901 in Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyoming. Peter (son of Christian P. Pearson and Johanna (Nilsdotter) Olson) was born on 20 Jun 1877 in Saunders County, Nebraska, on a farm near Weston; died on 24 Jun 1920 in at his home on a farm near Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elmer Winfred Pearson was born on 16 Jan 1903 in Laramie, Wyoming; died on 14 Nov 1981 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska at home; was buried on 17 Nov 1981 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
2. Herman William Pearson was born on 14 Sep 1904 in Laramie, Wyoming; died on 13 Feb 1988 in Wheatridge, Colorado; was buried on 17 Mar 1988 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska.
3. Edna Laurine Pearson was born on 19 Jul 1907 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Mar 1990 in Benton County, Oregon.
4. Irvin Leonard Pearson was born on 10 Jan 1909 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Oct 1971 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska at home; was buried on 28 Oct 1971 in Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska. Recorded as Andrew G. Brodd.
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 16 Mar 1848, Sweden
• Emigration: 17 May 1875, Obituary says 1874
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

A. G. Brodd was born to Anders Carl Gustaf Johanson on March 16, 1848 in H

Anders married Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson in 1869 in Sweden. Gustafva was born on 23 Jun 1840 in KungsLena Parish, Vanderborgs V; died on 19 May 1930 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 22 May 1930 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 23 Jun 1840, Sweden
• Emigration: 17 May 1875, Came to America
• 1900 Federal Census: 8 Jun 1900, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO WASP - MAY 5, 1930

MRS GUSTAVA BRODD OF CERESCO PASSES

Mrs. Gustava Brodd was born in Lena Parrish, Vastragotaland, Sweden, June 23, 1840. In 1869 she married Anders Gustav Brodd. This union was blessed with five children. One daughter passed away in 1916, namely Mrs. Carl Nelson. The other chiln live in the vicinity of Ceresco.
Together with her husband and two children who were born in Sweden, Mrs. Brodd came to America May 17, 1875. Upon their arrival in this country, the family made their home in Carbin, Wyoming, where Mr. Brodd worked in the coal mines. Mrs. Bd often related the hardships endured in the west. The most serious problem in Carbin, was that there was no church and, the Brodd's knew well, that they, themselves, and the children needed the church and the menas of grace for their temporal and spiritual welfare. Two children were born in Wyoming but they could not be baptized because there was no pastor.
In October 1882, the family moved to Ceresco, Nebraska. Mrs. Brodd often told of the joy she and her husband experienced as they once more could worship in the church of their childhood faith and lead their children up to the alter of the Sweurg Lutheran Church where the little ones stood "head above the rail" as mother Brodd said, while Holy Baptism was administered. Would to God that all parents were as much concerned about the spiritual welfare of their children.
Mrs. Brodd has been a true mother of Israel. Her devotion to God, her calm faith, and love for the church will always be remembered. What she was God had made her; what she did God recognized; what she asked God granted. She was abundantly bled for all she was and did and not only she, the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and our church have been blessed by her presence in our midst and her benediction follows us thru life. Of her we would humbly say; "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them" - Rev. 14:13.
After a short illness she passed away in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Pearson, Monday morning, May 19 at the ripe age of 89 years, 10 months and 25 days. For 61 years Mr. and Mrs. Brodd have lived together, loved, prayed and worked.
She is survived by her husband, A. G. Brodd, four children, Mrs. C. L. Walin, August, Herman and Mrs. Clara Pearson, 32 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Old Grandma was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Swedeburg, Thursday afternoon, May 22.
Peace over her memory!