Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Living married Marjorie Yvonne Pearson Marjorie (daughter of Victor Hilding Pearson and Olga Elvira Ecklund) was born on 7 Mar 1924 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was christened on 13 Apr 1924 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 6 Apr 1979 in West Long Branch, Monmouth, NJ; was buried in Apr 1979 in Glenwood Cem., West Long Branch, Monmouth, NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 1938, Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; Lutheran Church
• Graduation: 1941, Ceresco, Saunders, NE; High School

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Mom was born on the Elmlund place, which her mom and dad were renting, at 10:50 AM. The doctor was F.T.Wright. At her baptism, her sponsers were her parents and the congregation, the pastor was C.O. Gulleen. Mom and Dad were married on the Victor Pearson place. Eileen Ecklund and Vincent Martinson were bridesmaid and best man.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 15 May 1892, Swedeburg, Saunders, NE

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Fred was born in a sod house located in the northeast corner of the old Martinson farm. He was last of Lars Martinson's children born in the sod house.The rest were born in the new wood farmhome. Fred was confirmed on May 15, 1892 in the Swedeburg Covanent Church. He died in the Lincoln General Hospital, Lincoln, NE. An autopsy was performed. He and Anna were married in Anna's parents home. After he died, his wife, Anna, gave the Mission Covenant Church a pulpit bible in his memory.

1900 census
Lars Martinson 55 Ingre Martinson 52 Nils Martinson 25 Fred Martinson 23 Hilda Martinson 21 Ellen Martinson 20 Emil Martinson 17

1910 census
Fred L Martinson 33 Annie M Martinson 24 Mamie M Martinson 2 Emil Martinson 26

1920 census
Fred L Martinson 43 Anna M Martinson 34 Mamie M Martinson 11 Frances G Martinson 8

1930 census
Fred L Martinson 53 Anna Martinson 46 Frances Martinson 18 Le Roy Martinson 8

Fred married Anna Maria Nelson on 3 Apr 1907 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Anna (daughter of Johannes Nelson and Sara Maria Amalia Kinman) was born on 10 Feb 1885 in Fridhem, Saunders, NE; was christened on 5 Apr 1885 in Fridhem, Saunders, NE; died on 29 Aug 1963 in Omaha, Douglas, NE; was buried on 31 Aug 1963 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Anna died in Immanuel Hospital, Omaha NE. Her birth certificate, which I have, states she was born in Fridhem, NE. Her SS was 507-44-9153.

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Married:
Anna and Fred were married in her family home, Johannes Nelson's place, at four o'clock P.M. on a Wednesday.

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Victor was born on the Elmlund place, in Swedeburg NE. I think he graduated from the Luther Academy School of Business in 1909. I think he graduated from Luther Academy in Wahoo NE in 1911. My source is the book, "Past and Present of Saunders County Nebraska, 1915". He was a Private in the 1st World War . He was inducted on June 24, 1918, shipped to France on August 9, 1918, returned to U.S.A. May 28, 1919. He served in the Hante Alsace Sector while overseas. His serial number was 33071 97 Pvt. Cas Det 719 Demol. Group last assgd. 349 Inf. 88th Div. A.E.F. Victor had gray eyes , brown hair, fair complexion and was 5'10.5" tall that year. He was not wounded in service and was given a Honorable Discharge on June 11, 1919. Viictor shipped home from Camp Dodge, IA. He was given a Victory Medal in 1920, by mail. Picture and info in "In The World War 1917-1918-1919 Saunders Co . NE" He was in company 'A' 349th inf. His S.S. number was 507-44-3397. He was a member of the American Legion in Wahoo, NE. On his WWI card he said he was born in Ceresco NE. and was single and working for his father on the farm. They lived on Locust St in Wahoo in retirement.

1930 census rock creek, saunders, NE

Victor H Pearson 36 Olga Pearson 34 Marjorie Pearson 6 Helen Pearson 3 1/12

Luther Academy
Class of 1911 -- Ruth Anderson, Lydia Becklund, Helen Berggren, Esther Eklund, Rudolph Hendrickson, Vendla Hill, Neoma Hoogner, Martin Hult, Ivan Johnson, Gertrude Johnson, Hjalmer Jackson, Carl Lindberg, Mable Kallberg, Signe Kallberg, Ellen Lindberg, Joseph Lind, John Lindell, Victor Lundgren, Victor Pearson, Susan Potadle, Alma Swanson, Elmer Swanbom, Hannah Swanholm.

Victor married Olga Elvira Ecklund on 5 Apr 1922. Olga (daughter of Peter P Eklund and (Elsie) Elsa Nelson) was born on 30 May 1896 in Weston, Saunders, NE; was christened in , , NE; died on 23 Sep 1974 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried on 26 Sep 1974 in Swed. Luthr. Cem, Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Olga was born on the Eklund place, in Weston NE. She attended Cox public school, district No. 99.

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Lars arrived in Quebec May 23 1869, at 1:00 P.M. Another report says he arrived in America April 21, 1869. He took a train from there to Chicago IL. He was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 1894 and 1897. Each time to serve 3 years.
The 1910 census lists Lars as head, age 65, Hilda, age 31, Ella Hagstrom, age 30, and Edward R Hagstrom age 3, as occupants. He became a citizen in 1875 (1920 census).

1900 census richland, saunders, NE
Lars Martinson 55 Ingre Martinson 52 Nils Martinson 25 Fred Martinson 23 Hilda Martinson 21 Ellen Martinson 20 Emil Martinson 17

Lars married Ingre L Johnson on 27 Jul 1871 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Ingre (daughter of Sven Johnsson and Nilla Olasdotter) was born on 12 Dec 1847 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 28 Feb 1909 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 2 Mar 1909 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lars came to America single and worked and saved money until he had enough to pay for Ingar's fare from Sweden. Ingar arrived in America May 3, 1870. On her death certificate, Lars gave Swan Johnson and Nilla Olson as her parents. Her last name is sometimes recorded as Svensdotter.
The 1900 census says 7 children born and 6 living.

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Johannes was an orphan according to most family stories. Another says he had sisters: Mrs. Oberg (Wahoo), Mrs. Bang (Sweden), and Nilla. He came to USA in 1868. Mrs. Oberg moved to Los Angeles CA. He was orphaned at the age of 9 years. The name was Nillson in Sweden. He changed it when he went to work for the railroad in Kearney NE. in the late 1880's. He first located in Mt. Pleasant, Henry, IA and attended the Swede Bend Church near Manson, Pocahontas, IA. This was the first Missioon Covenant Church built in America. He moved to a homestead 5 miles south of Wahoo. Soon gave up the homestead and moved to Kearney and worked on the B. & M. railroad until 1881 when he returned to Saunders Co. and a farm near Swedeburg. He was the third Postmaster of Swedeburg, from May 12, 1881-Jan 31, 1886, the office being in his home during that time. The office was moved to Swedeburg when the railroad came through. He was naturalized in 1876.
On a marriage licence in Kearney, he listed the names of his parents in Sweden. As far as I know, this is the only mention of those names, ever.
In the 1880 census they were living in Kearney City, Buffalo, NE and he was a section boss for the railroad.
The 1920 census lists a Matilda Martinson, age 57 (b. 1863) as head of the house? John is also listed as head of house. Elvera, age 13, is the only child still at home apparently. Who is Matilda Martinson?
The 1900 census lists Selma Kinman, age 33, living in the home.

Johannes married Sara Maria Amalia Kinman on 31 May 1879 in Kearney, Buffalo, NE. Sara (daughter of Nikolaus Nils Kinman and Sara Maja Johansdotter) was born on 20 Apr 1859 in Asby, Ostergotlands, Sweden; died on 18 May 1915 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried on 21 May 1915 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"My mother had two brothers in Sweden named Sven and Johan. Sven disappeared altogether while he was comparatively young and neither mother or Uncle Johan were ever able to find any trace of him. Their names and mother's maiden name was Kinman and Johan had a job or position somewhat similar to our Forestry Division and the head-office from which he worked and was connected was undoubtedly at Stockholm, Sweden. Johan was married and had two children, Sten and Lisa (pronounced Leesa) whwhen my mother made a trip to Sweden in the early 1900's. Her brother's address then, as near as I can remember was Jagmastare Herr J.E. Kinman, Lindkoping, Sweden. This was some small town or village evidently not too far from Stockholm. Another place often mentioned was Eksjo. My cousin Sten came to the U.S. sometime around 1913 and landed at Johnstown Penn. and got married there and settled down and was there when we were with Glenn at Falls Church in 1951, and I had most surely planned and hoped to go see him when we were that near, but Glenn's hurried call to go back to Japan (and we getting his boys on our hands) cancelled those hopes and plans, and a few years later Sten passed away". This from a letter to my father, Fred Martinson dated March 13, 1963 from George M. Nelson. Sara came to America in 1878. Sara arrived in the port of N.Y. on September 9, 1878 aboard the steamship S.S. The Queen.

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Nils was a farmer in the Swedeburg-Ceresco area of Nebraska after coming to America as a young man. His death certificate says Coronary Thrombosis. He came to America about 1887. In the 1900 census they were living in Rock Creek Precinct, Saunders,NE. The 1920 census says he came to America in 1889. It also said he was naturalized in 1915.

1900 census:
Nel r Person 41 Hilda Person 41 Johan A Person 10 Selma A Person 8 Victor H Person 6 Axel H Person 2
1910 census:
Nils R Pearson 51 Hilda Pearson 51 John A Pearson 30 Solma A Pearson 17 Victor H Pearson 15 Axel A Pearson 12 Alma E Pearson 9
1920 census
Nels R Pearson 61 Hilder Pearson 61 Selma A Pearson 27 Victor H Pearson 25 Arvid H Pearson 21 Alma E Pearson 19

Nels married Hilda Nelson on 3 May 1889 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Hilda (daughter of Nils Jonsson and Hanna Rosengren) was born on 23 Nov 1858 in Matterod, Kristianstads, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 22 Sep 1943 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 26 Sep 1943 in Swed. Luthr. Cem, Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hilda was baptized and confirmed in Sweden. She came to America April 10, 1882. Here she stayed and worked for Nels and Karolina(Nelson,her sister) Eliason and when she had saved enough money she went back to Sweden. The reason for the trip was Nils Pearson. She took Nils to America where they were married. She came to America in company with her sister Selma, Mrs. C.E. Danielson. She and her husband lived on a farm west of Ceresco for 36 years, and prior to that 6 miles north, in the Swedeburg community. In about 1934 she and her daughters had a new home built in Ceresco, where she lived until her death. The address is 116 3rd St, Ceresco, NE. On her death certificate, Axel listed her father as Johannas Nelson? The 1920 census says she was naturalized in 1915.

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Peter was born in Ostra Espings parish, Sweden. Peter, also called Pete or Per, came to America in 1881. He settled in Mead NE and worked on farms there until 1886 when he purchased his own place. Leonard Palm stayed with Elsa and Peter as a boy when they lived in Ceresco NE. Leonard says that while Peter worked for the farmer in Mead, they did not pay him but kept track of the money they owed him. The amount grew until they gave him the farm in Ceresco, which they owned in stead of money. His farm was in the Rock Creek Precinct, section 4, 155.20 acres. It was 5 miles west and 5 miles north of Ceresco NE. Fred Martinson, interviewed a relative and made notes that Peter P. Eklund had a brother in South Dakota. The notes alslso say there were twin girls, Anna and Hannah. It is not clear however if they were sisters of Peter Eklund or daughters of the South Dakota brother?? He died of heart problems. Leonard Palm said Peter was bedridden for quite some time before h he died. His fathers name was Per Pearson, born in Sweden (from death cert.). One family story says he had a twin brother that came to America at the same time and stayed on the East Coast never to be heard from again. George A. Ecklund was thhe informant on the death certificate. Peter's children attended Cox Public School District 99, Twp. 14, Saunders Co. NE. Peter was on the school board. His obituary says he had 5 sisters in Sweden at the time of his death. He and Elsa retired to Ceresco NE where they lived at 225 Spruce Street. The home is still there (July 2004).

Obituary of Peter P Eklund
Mr Peter Eklund was born in Ostra Espings parish, Skane, Sweden, October 16,1861. He immigrated to America in 1881 and came at that time to Mead, Nebr. He worked on farms around Mead until 1886 when he bought 160 acres of land five miles wed five miles north of Ceresco, Nebraska.
He married Miss Elsa Nelson October 9, 1887. This union was blessed with six children, Mrs. Edith Palm, Mrs. Elder Almquist, Mrs. Victor Pearson and George Eklund. One child died in infancy and one daughter, Esther passed away July 17, 1929
Mr. Eklund rented out his farm in 1924 and bought a house in Ceresco Nebraska where he lived the remaining days of his life. During the last five weeks his health has been failing. A week ago last Sunday he was taken to the Wahoo Hospital.ys revealed that the heart was much enlarged and this condition seems to have brought about the rateh sudden end. Mr. Eklund passed away, Monday morning, May 4, at an age of 70 years 6 months and 15 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure the widow, Mrs. Peter Eklund, 4 children, 16 grandchildren and also five sisters in Sweden. He has been a member of the Swedeburg Lutheran church since 1907 and served several years as trustee.
We remember our departed friend to those in need. He loved the word of God. He closed every day with scripture reading and prayer. The last time we saw him in life he gave a beautiful testimony of faith in the Lord, and that testimony he go his family to the very last
Funeral services were conducted from the Swedeburg Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Arthur Peterson in charge, assisted by Rev. Larson from Wahoo. Pallbearers were, John Soder, P.W. Olson, August Swanson, G.S. Wallin, Nels Pad Nels Tuveson. Interment was made in the church cemetery..

Peter married (Elsie) Elsa Nelson on 9 Oct 1887 in USA. (Elsie) (daughter of Nels Pearson and Hannah) was born on 26 Apr 1859 in Horby, Malmohus, Sweden; died on 19 Apr 1934 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE; was buried on 21 Apr 1934 in Swed. Luthr. Cem, Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Peter and Elsa lived at 225 Spruce Street in Ceresco NE. The home is still there (July 2004). Elsa caught her clothing on fire while cooking in this home in Ceresco NE. She died from the burns later that day. She was starting a fire in her cob stove using kerosene. Somehow she caught on fire and ran outside to neighbors for help. Her daughter Edith was close by and rode in the ambulance with her to Wahoo. Elsa, in great pain, sang hymns in Swedish all the way to the hospital. She sppoke a very broken English. Swedish was spoken by all while in her home. On the death certificate, George Ecklund gave her fathers name as Nels Pearson. The dates of birth and death on the death certificate differ from others I have collected buut they are what I have used here. It listed her name as Elsie. She came to America in 1887 and settled in Mead NE. Her obituary says she had 1 sister and 1 brother in Sweden at the time of her death. Her marriage date was listed as Oct 7 1887 iin that obituary. It also listed two surviving brothers, Ole Nelson of Fremont NE and Louie Nelson of Valparaiso NE. It said she had one sister and one brother in Sweden. Leonard Palm stayed with Peter and Elsa as a child. He said Elsa was nearly blind with cataracts when she died. Leonard said Peter was bedridden for a very long time before he died.
In the 1900 census, she said she had born 5 children and 4 were living. Her gravestone reads Elsie, so I added that name to my record.