Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 24 May 1924, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 14 Oct 1934, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Norman, Eva and their son Kent farm the place Christian bought in Stocking Precinct in 1901.

THE OBITUARY - NORMAN A. PEARSON

Norman August Pearson departed this live to begin his new life in Jesus Christ, on November 25, 1999 at his home. He was born to his parents Carl O. Pearson and Milsa M. Ekdahl Pearson on August 5, 1919 on a farm near Swedeburg, Nebraska. Heended elementary school and high school in Swedeburg and started farming the family farm when he was sixteen years old.
On August 17, 1952 he was married to Eva L. Wilkins in Arlington, Nebraska. Together they farmed in the Swedeburg area for their entire married life.
Norman was a long time member of Grace Lutheran Church of Swedeburg. He was baptized at Grace on May 24, 1924 and confirmed on October 14, 1934. He served on the Church Council and also on the Grace Lutheran Cemetery Board. At the time of hiath he and his wife Eva were active members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Wahoo. He also served for a time on the Swedeburg School Board District #109 and at one time was a member of the Stocking Township Board. Norman also served on the Farmers Co-op Elevator Grain Board.
He is preceeded in death by his parents and two brothers Lloyd Pearson and Malvin Pearson. Norman is survived by his wife Eva of Wahoo, one daughter Mrs. Penelope Henriksen and son-in-law Allen of Norfolk, one son Kent and a daughter-in-law Lie of Wahoo, three grandchildren, Joel and Hayley Henriksen of Norfolk and Kendra Pearson, and one sister Mrs. Mildred Erickson of Wahoo.
Norman was a man who loved his grandchildren very much, had a positive outlook on life and because of his wonderful sense of humor and outgoing personality he enjoyed visiting with everyone.
We commend him to the care of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and ask God's comforting hand to be with his family and many friends.
Taken from funeral bulletin.

Norman married Eva Wilkins on 17 Aug 1952 in Arlington, Nebraska. Eva was born on 7 Apr 1919 in Blair, Nebraska; died on 23 Feb 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 21 Jul 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: Between 1910 and 1920, Farmer
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 25 May 1924
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

C. O. inherited the farm his father (Christian) had purchased in Stocking, Precinct. C. O. is remembered as a wonderful man. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker and a good mechanic. He was the Engineer for a threshing gang. He also sang well.

Carl Oscar Pearson was born in Chapman precinct near Weston on his parents' farm. He attended public schools until he was 17 or 18 years old. He then worked full time with his father on the farm. When he was 25, he began farming on his own.a Marie Olive Ekdahl was born in Mariposa precinct near Weston. She attended local public schools. After they were married, Oscar and Milsa moved to a farm one mile west of Weston. While living there, Milsa gave birth to a daughter who died shorortly after birth. Their son Malvin was also born at that farm. In 1908, after the death of Oscar's father, they moved to the 160 acre farm in Stocking precinct which Oscar inherited. Their other three children were born there. Oscar was left the farm debt free by his father, but his sister Lida, who exerted considerable influence over their mother, had a $3,000 lien put on the farm. Oscar mortgaged the farm to pay the lien.
By the time World War I began, most of the Swedish colony in the area were second and third generation Americans. The use of the Swedish language was decreasing. In Oscar's and Milsa's situation, they learned Swedish from their parents. Theirialects were different and Oscar found Milsa's dialect amusing. Consequently, she would not speak Swedish to him, although she spoke in Swedish to her grandparents, John and Christina Frostrom. Also, Swedish had been the language used in the area churches formed by Swedes in the last half of the 19th century. During World War I, non-Swedish members of the community objected to Swedish being spoken at these churches. They claimed that the language being used was either German or so similar to German that speaking it was unpatriotic. Due to this pressure, congregations stopped speaking Swedish in the area churches.
Oscar remained farming his entire life. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker, and a good mechanic. After he died, Milsa moved with her son Lloyd, a bachelor, to a house in Wahoo. After Lloyd died, Milsa continued to live in the house ul 1971 when she moved to a rest home in Wahoo. The home farm was acquired by Norman.

PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY:

Oscar Pearson, a son of Christian Pearson, was born in Chapman precinct, July 12, 1879, and attended the common schools until he was seventeen or eighteen years of age. He then devoted his entire time to assisting his father with the farm wk, so continuing until he was twenty-five years old. At that time he began farming on his own account and after keeping his bachelor's hall for a year he was married. He removed with his bride to a farm one mile east of Weston, where they resideed for three years, after which he took up his residence upon his father's farm in Stocking precinct. He has since remained upon that place, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres of excellent land and is well improved. He carries on generaal farming and receives a good income from his labors. He married Miss Milsa Ekdahl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August O. Ekdahl, the former of whom is deceased, while the later lives in Weston. To this union have been born three children; Malvin and Mildred, both attending school in Swedeburg; and Lloyd, and infant.
Mr. Pearson is independent in politics, voting for the man rather than the party. He is industrious and displays sound judgment in the management of his affairs, and the success which he has gained is well deserved.

WAHOO WASP - NOVEMBER 15, 1942

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CARL OSCAR PEARSON

The whole community around Swedeburg was saddened Thursday, last, when the news spread of the passing of Mr. C.O. Pearson, after a few hours severe illness.
Mr. Pearson was born at Weston on July 12, 1879, and was married to Milsa Ekdahl, also of Weston. This union was blessed with four children.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson moved to the Swedeburg community in 1908, and have resided there ever since, being very industrious farmers. They have for many years been active members in the Swedeburg Lutheran Church, in which he has served faithfulls treasurer and Board Member.
Oscar Pearson passed away October 29, 1942 at the age of sixty-three years, three months, and seventeen days. Mourning him are his widow and four children; Mrs. Mildred (Linus) Erickson, Malvin, Lloyd and Norman Pearson all of Swedeburg. Alsowo grandchildren. There is one brother, Ernest Pearson, of Waverly, Nebr.; and two sisters, Mrs. David Peterson, Plainville, Michigan, and Mrs. Dick Parr, of Encampment, Wyo. Also, a large host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the home, and at 2:30 at the Lutheran Church, at which the pastor, Rev. Elmer J. Holt, officiated, assisted by Dr. C. O. Gulleen, of Genoa. Music was furnished by the Misses Are and Elaine Eliason and Mrs. Duryea Olson, accompanied by Miss Alvena Larson. Pallbearers were, A.F. Larson, Reynold Olson, Oscar Olson, Arthur Larson, O.F. Anderson and Henry Olson. Internment was in the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.

Carl married Milsa Marie Olive Ekdahl on 12 Apr 1905 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. Milsa (daughter of August O. Ekdahl and Olive Anna Fr) was born on 10 Nov 1883 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1976 in the Saunders County Community Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Feb 1976 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 24 May 1924
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Listed as Miles M. Pearson. Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - MARCH 4, 1976

MILSA PEARSON RITES SATURDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Milsa Pearson, 92, were held Saturday, February 28, 1976 at 2 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church at Swedeburg with Rev. Richard A. Woolard officiating.
Mrs. Pearson was born November 20, 1883 at Weston, where she lived all her life. The former Milsa Ekdahl, she married Carl O. Pearson, April 23, 1905 at Weston. He died October 29, 1942. She died Wednesday evening in the Saunders County Commuy Hospital.
Survivors include sons Malvin and Norman of Wahoo, a daughter, Mrs. Linus (Mildred) Erickson, Ceresco, a sister, Mrs. Ray J. (Ruth) Sundquist, Wahoo; 5 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Assisting in the service was organist Mrs. Dagmar Wilcox.
Casketbearers were: Omar Sutton, Dale Sundquist, Martin Pearson, Irvin Pearson, Jr., Willard Larson and Leslie Ekdahl.
Internment was at Grace Lutheran Church at Swedeburg with Erickson's-Hult Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LINCOLN JOURNAL - FEBRUARY 27, 1976

PEARSON - Mrs. Milsa M., 92, Wahoo, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Melvin C., Norman, both of Wahoo; daughter, Mrs. Linus (Mildred) Erickson, Ceresco, sister, Mrs. Roy J. (Ruth) Sundquist, Wahoo; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. The Rev. Richard Woolard. Church cemetery. Prayer service: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ericson's-Hult Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to church.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1900, Farmer
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Christian attended the common schools in Sweden and while still a boy worked as a coachman. He came to the US when he was about 30 years old. His brothers Johannes and Andrew immigrated to Sauk Center, Minnesota; his brother Nils remained in Sweden. Christian worked for two or three years near Ashland, NE, as a farm hand and cattle feeder. He then bought a farm in Chapman precinct, near Weston, and started farming. Johanna came to this country with her parents, probably in the early 1870s. Some records list her name as Johanna Nilsdotter.
Christian grew the standard crops for the area and had livestock. The family also had an orchard and a small patch of tobacco. Johanna maintained a flower garden. Like most farmers of the area, Christian brought wheat to a mill in Wahoo, whicas ground into flour for home use. Christian continued to farm on his land in Chapman precinct until 1901, when he purchased a farm in Stocking precinct and moved there.
Christian and Johanna had eight children. One day most likely in 1876, when Christian and Johanna were outside working, their farmhouse caught fire and was destroyed. Inside were their two children, Peter and Oscar, who probably were twins.e boys, one crippled and the other tied to a high chair, died in the fire. Their next two children were boys, who they also named Peter and Oscar.
Christian and Johanna were members of the Baptist church in Weston. Christian was a religious and stern man and a Republican. He had red hair, which he wore rather long as was the custom, and his hair complimented his full red beard. Chrisn eventually owned 480 acres of farmland. When he died, each of his sons received a farm as an inheritance - or the equal thereof. Fritz inherited the home farm in Chapman precinct and Oscar inherited the farm in Stocking precinct. Johanna lived her final years with her daughter Lida in a small house in Weston.

PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY:
Christian Pearson was for many years engaged in farming in Chapman precinct, but his last years were spent in Stocking precinct, where he purchased land in 1901. A native of Sweden, he was born on New Year's Eve, 1837. He attended the commonchools in his native land and while still a boy worked as a coachman. He remained in Sweden until he was about thirty years of age, when he emigrated to the United States, and for two or three years he worked in the vicinity of Ashland, Nebraska, as a farm hand for a big cattle feeder. He then bought land in Chapman precinct and carried on agricultural pursuits successfully there for almost three decades, after which he purchased land in Stocking precinct, where he resided until his death in October, 1907.
Mr. Pearson was married to Miss Johanna Olson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nils Olson, both natives of Sweden, who, however, emigrated to the United States. To Mr. and Mrs. Pearson were born eight children, two of whom are deceased, the othersing: William, a resident of Ceresco who married Miss Clara Brodd and has four children; Oscar, who is living on the home place; Lena, the wife of Dave Peterson, of Strombsburg, Nebraska, by whom she has two children; Fritz, who is living near Ceeresco and who married Miss Maggie Dobley and has one child; Ernest, who is residing near Waverly and married Nellie Clay, by whom he has a child; and Lida, who is living at Weston and is the widow of Joe A. Novak. Mr. Pearson was a republican in politics and always took a commendable interest in affairs of public concern. His demise was deeply regretted and his friends still cherish his memory.

Christian married Johanna (Nilsdotter) Olson about 1870. Johanna (daughter of Hoken Nils Olson) was born on 31 Jul 1850 in Ifvetofta, Kristianstad County, Sweden; died on 12 Nov 1913 in Weston, Nebraska; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Rural Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 18 and 19 Apr 1910, Weston Village, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Immigration: 1878
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Born: July 31, 1850 (as engraved on the tombstone and P. W. Pearson's Confirmation Bible). August 1, 1850 (as recorded in Grace Lutheran's Books). Died at 7:15 a.m. - as noted in P. W. Pearson's Confirmation Bible

Notes:

August immigrated to the US in 1868, settling in Omaha on June 13. He was first employed by the Union Pacific Railroad on a ferry boat on the Missouri River. It is believed that while he was working for the Union Pacific, he was present when the golden spike was laid completing the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Point, Utah in 1869. In 1872, Anna Christina Olive Frostrom immigrated to the US with her mother, brother, and sisters. Her family settled on a farm in Saunders County, NE.

August became a farmer. After he and Olive Anna were married, they made their home on a farm in Mariposa precinct, where August built the farmhouse. The farm was located about 3/4 mile from the farm of Olive's parents. Like most of the farmers in the area, August hauled his grain at harvest time 40 miles to the railroad, often finding it necessary to fix the wooden bridges over the various streams he crossed.

August was a Republican and one of the first members of the Independent Party. He and Olive Anna both belonged to the Baptist Church in Weston. After August died, his son Roland inherited the home farm. In the fall of 1913, Olive Anna moved to Weston where she lived until 1941. She then moved to Wahoo where she died a year later. She was a semi-invalid for seven years before her death. She was known to have a strong faith in her religion.

August married Olive Anna Fr on 17 Oct 1879 in Saunders County, Nebraska. Olive (daughter of John Christian Fr and Christina Lindberg) was born on 24 Sep 1862 in Barkarve, ; died on 14 Nov 1942 in Wahoo, Saunders, Nebraska; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Rural Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Per married Johanna Tuvesdotter. Johanna was born on 1 Apr 1805 in Riseberga, Sk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olof married Sophia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Christian (Christian John) was a tailor in his native Sweden. He left Sweden for the US on May 8, 1869. Christina and their four children followed three years later, leaving Sweden on Oct 19, 1872. At the time that John's family joined him, he was part of a railroad crew, which built a railroad bridge at St. Joseph, Mo. He had saved up enough money to buy a farm and the family moved to Saunders County, NE. They purchased a farm from a Mr. Benson in Chapman precinct and John became a farmer. The family lived on that farm from 1872 to 1881; their two youngest children were born there.

The Frostroms suffered the usual hardships common to all early pioneers. The house on the farm had two rooms. One room was a dugout with a dirt floor. John made the bed for that room with 10-12 inch pine boards. The mattress was filled with straw. The bed was painted green, and looked like a box sitting on legs. The other room had a lumber floor, a door and two windows. The family carried water from a creek located half a mile south of their house. Their nearest farm market wwas in Ashland. Initially, John had just one piece of farm equipment, a tool he called a header. Christina occasionally walked 9 miles to Wahoo, carrying butter and eggs from the farm, which she sold. She then would walk back to the farm with groceries she had purchased.

During these years, Indians occasionally roamed around the countryside, not bothering the white settlers. On one occasion, John and Christina were visiting a cousin, and had left the four oldest children alone on the farm. Some Indians stopped at the farm, and the children were frightened by their presence. The children were relieved when the Indians were friendly and just wanted some food. The children gave them some supplies and the Indians went on their way.

John and Christina had followed the Lutheran faith in Sweden. In 1874, a Baptist church was organized in Weston and they joined a few years later. In 1881, the Frostroms purchased and moved to a farm previously owned by Frank Staats, and thehey bought an additional 40 acre tract of railroad land. This farm was a little closer to Weston and Wahoo. They lived there until 1906. Then, after a short visit with two of their daughters and their families in Missouri, they built and moved to a house in Weston.

John and Christina always spoke Swedish to each other and their family. They observed their 69th wedding anniversary and died within a short time of each other in 1931 at ages 96 and 95.

John married Christina Lindberg on 29 Oct 1861. Christina (daughter of Erasmus Lindberg and Christina Olofsdotter) was born on 1 Jan 1836 in Barkarve, ; died on 13 Jul 1931 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Rural Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]