Notes:

In some writtings she is called Lisja.

Family/Spouse: Jons Larsson. Jons was born on 19 Jun 1766 in Dyback, Malmohus, Sweden; died on 17 Aug 1839 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was buried in Aug 1839 in , Olov, Malmohus, Sweden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Else was physically disabled.

Notes:

Dyback was an estate in southern Sweden. Pat Martinson has April 15, 1807 as her birth.

Anna married Martin Nilsson on 14 Jul 1829 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden. Martin (son of Nils Martinson and Berta Pehrsdotter) was born on 12 Jan 1803 in Skivarp, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened on 23 Jan 1803 in Skivarp, Malmohus, Sweden; died in , , Sweden; was buried in , , Sweden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His gravestone says born Jul 7 1831? He came to America in 1880 (1900 census).

Nils married Anna Anderson about 1862 in , , Sweden. Anna was born on 7 Oct 1833 in , , Sweden; died on 11 Dec 1910 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in Dec 1910 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born in Ostra Wennenhoga Forsamling, Malmo Lan, Skane, Sweden. Olov (Olof) is the name of the farm he was born on. His given name was Jons Martensson. John and Lars went to America in 1869, leaving Nilla and children till they followed in 187070. John's parents met when Anna at age twenty left home to work as a milk maid on a farm in Skivarp where Martin also worked as a farm hand. They were married and lived with Anna's parents, Jons and Lisja and her physically disabled sister Elsa. During this time, Anna and Marten were supporting Anna's family who were poor as well as building a family of their own by having four children. A tragedy of unknown origin hit the family on August 17 1839 when Jons, Lisja and Else all unexpectedly died. Marten and Anna moved back to Skivarp where Marten was born forty two years earlier, in 1845. By this time they had seven children including Nils, John, Anders (who died at age seven), Lars, Sven, Bengta, and Elna. John's older brotother Nels (born in 1831) and younger brother Lars (born 1845) had the reputation of being good wrestlers in their youth. Both John and Lars ended up moving to Onestad where they worked as farmhands and eventually made the decision to emigrate to America in 1869. Each of John's sons got a 160 acre farm from Nilla and he. Each of his daughters got a 80 acre farm from them. His gravestone says Sep 24 1833.

1880 census
John Martenson 46 Nilla Martenson 43 Andrew Martenson 14 Nels Martenson 13 Ellen Martenson 11 Anna Martenson 9 Matilda Martenson 7 Howlda Martenson 5 Ida Martenson 2

John married Nilla Swanson in Oct 1864 in , Kristianstads, Sweden. Nilla (daughter of Sven Hansson and Elna Nilsdotter) was born on 4 Oct 1836 in Stroo Socken, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 25 Mar 1917 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in Mar 1917 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Effie (Nelson) Johnson says both Bengtas' husbands were named Nelson. In the 1900 census she said she bore 10 children and 7 were living. She came to America in 1883. Bengta and her family first lived on a farm North and adjoining Iva Bendtz's folks place. In the 1910 census she was living with her daughter Bessie and her husband, Nels Hallberg in Richland precinct, Saunders, NE. In 1910 she said she had bore 7 children and 5 were living. In 1900 Bengta was living with her daughter Mary Johnson in Richland precinct, Saunders, NE. and said as occupation "conducts farm"

1900 census

Bengta Johnson 64 Mary M Johnson 35

Bengta married Nels Peter Johnson about 1856 in , , Sweden. Nels was born in , , Sweden; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bengta married Martin Johnson about 1860. Martin was born on 11 Jul 1830 in , , Sweden; died in 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elna and her family first lived near Lars but later they moved to Randall Creek, SD. She came to America in 1893 (1900 census) In 1900 she said she had bore 5 children and 5 were living at that time.

Elna married Hans Persson about 1861 in , , Sweden. Hans was born on 6 Jun 1847; died on 4 Sep 1906; was buried in Sep 1906 in Randall Valley Cem., , Gregory, SD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Swan lost his first wife in Sweden, leaving 5 motherless children. He married again in Sweden this time to Gunilla. Gunilla was pregnant when she and Swan arrived in America. In the 1900 census he said the family came to America in 1883.

1900 census
Swan Martinson 54 Guilla Martinson 57 Ida Martinson 16 Oscar Martinson 13

Swan married Amelia about 1868 in , , Sweden. Amelia was born about 1848 in , , Sweden; died about 1874 in , , Sweden; was buried about 1874 in , , , Sweden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Swan married Elna Gunilla Larson in 1876 in , , Sweden. Elna was born on 15 Oct 1842 in , , Sweden; died on 14 Feb 1916 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried on 17 Feb 1916 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John's nick name was "Little John". He lived in school District 100. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature. When they remodeled the capitol building, the Legislators were given their desks to take home. Jean Martinson has his desk. Lee Bendz says he was born in Sweden. Ostra Vemmenhogs,Malmohus,Sweden. His gravestone says his middle initial was W? The 1900 census says he was born in Sweden and came to America in 1880. He became a citizen in 1900.

1900 census
John F Martinson 38 Ellen Martinson 23 William Martinson 6 Charles Martinson 4 Harry Martinson 3 Pauline Martinson 1.12 Harrison Bassey 56

John married Ellen J Nordstrom on 28 Jan 1893 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Ellen was born on 20 Mar 1876 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 17 Jul 1960 in Norfolk, Madison, NE; was buried on 20 Jul 1960 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty was called Betsy, and was single. Lee Bendz says she was born in Sweden. Ostra Vemmehogs,Malmohus,Sweden.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 census he said he came to America in 1870, they were living in Richland precinct, Saunders, NE and they said they had no children.

1900 census precinct 19, saunders, NE

Andrew J Martinson 34 Matilda Martinson 37 Levi Ocoglwoed 20 (should be Skogland, a servant)

Andrew married Anna Mathilda Quick on 18 May 1893. Anna was born on 20 May 1862 in Nora Orabro, , Sweden; died on 12 Nov 1948; was buried in Nov 1948 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nels came to America in 1868 with his parents. Lived in Mead in the 1910 and 1920 census. He and Anna's wedding was a double ring wedding with her brother Gustof Gustafson and Haddi Johnson being the other couple.

1930 census Mead NE
Nels Martinson 63 Anna Martinson 55 June Martinson 17 Grace Martinson 16
In 1930 they were living in Mead, Saunders, NE.

Nels married Anna Amelia Gustafson on 2 Mar 1895. Anna was born on 2 Mar 1875 in Mead, Saunders, NE; died on 19 Mar 1954 in Omaha, Douglas, NE; was buried in Mar 1954 in Morningside Cem., Mead, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elna came to America in 1870 and citizen in 1875 (1920 census).

Elna married Hugo F Carlson on 23 Aug 1889. Hugo was born on 1 Aug 1858 in , , Sweden; died on 29 Oct 1947 in Batavia, Kane, IL; was buried in 1947 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna died of "brain fever". Edward then married Anna's younger sister, Hulda. He and Hulda had 12 children, nine of whom lived into adulthood.

Anna married Edward Cornelius Hanson on 23 Dec 1891 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Edward was born on 24 Apr 1866 in Riley, Riley, KS; died on 5 Jul 1937 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 8 Jul 1937 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was known as Tillie.

Family/Spouse: Never Married. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 census she had bore 10 children and 7 were living.
This wedding was a double wedding. Hulda's youngest sister, Ida, married Charles Fredrik Mostrom. The brides wore matching dresses. The brides mother, Nilla Martinson was called away in the middle of the ceremony. Her daughter in law, Anna (Nels wife), was in labor and gave birth that evening to a daughter, Rosalin Ida Martinson.

Hulda married Edward Cornelius Hanson on 8 Feb 1899 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Edward was born on 24 Apr 1866 in Riley, Riley, KS; died on 5 Jul 1937 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 8 Jul 1937 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Charles Fredrik Mostrom on 8 Feb 1899 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Charles was born on 30 Sep 1874 in , , Sweden; died on 11 Mar 1935 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried on 13 Mar 1935 in Sunrise Cem., Wahoo, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Mrs. William Nelson, (Florence (Clay) Nelson), Bengt Nelson had 2 sisters that lived in the area. One was Mrs. Nels Hallberg, the other was a Mrs. Nelson that lived around Ceresco but moved to Washington later on. This does not agree with the records I have found so far. He came to America in 1857 and citizen in 1886 (1920 census).
In 1910 he said he came to America in 1884.
In 1900 he said he came in 1882.

Bengt married Maria L Johnson in 1884. Maria was born in Dec 1860 in , , Sweden; died in 1903; was buried in 1903 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betsy came to America in 1886 and citizen in 1906 (1920 census). In 1910 she was Bessie.

1910 census

Nels Hallberg 48 Bessie Hallberg 49 Helen Hallberg 4 Bengta M Johnson 74

Betsy married Nels Hallberg on 9 Mar 1891 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE. Nels was born on 17 Aug 1862 in Solberga, Malmohus, Sweden; died on 26 May 1939; was buried in May 1939 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Silja was also known as Teckla.

Family/Spouse: Swan Pearson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nels may have changed his name to Harry Alexander.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna came to America in 1884 and citizen in 1895 and in the 1920 census was the head of the family. In the 1900 census she said she bore 9 children and 8 were living.

Anna married Nils O Pearson on 27 Mar 1884 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE. Nils was born on 30 Mar 1861 in , Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 31 April 1917; was buried in 1917 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary moved to Firth, ID. In the 1900 census she was living with her widowed mother in Richland precinct Saunders CO NE. She came to America in 1883 (1900 census).

1900 census

Bengta Johnson 64 Mary M Johnson 35
93090 Last Name: Peterson First Name: Mary Age: 74 Gender: F Cemetery: Firth, Idaho--Riverview Birth Date: 2 Oct 1872 Birth Place: Sweden Date Died: 19 Apr 1949 Death Place: Idaho Falls, Idaho Father: ________Pearson Mother: ________Johnson Spouse: Knute Peterson md 1901, Illinois. Sources: Post Register, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 18 Apr 1949, pg 9. 21 Apr 1949, pg 10. Remarks: Nalder Mortuary, Shelley, Idaho. Riverview Cemetery, Firth, Idaho.

Mary married Knute Peterson about 1902. Knute was born in 1871 in , , Sweden; died on 6 Jan 1950 in Gresham, Multnomah, OR; was buried in Riverview Cem., Firth, Bingham, ID. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kate was also known as Kersti and Katie. This family and info from church ledger. She came to America in 1882 and said she bore 4 children and 4 were living (1900 census).

Kate married N Olaf Nelson in 1890. N was born on 11 Mar 1862 in , , Sweden; died in 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Known as Tilda.

Family/Spouse: Never Married. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census he said he came to America in 1887, they were living in Gregory CO, SD and farming. In 1910 they lived in the same place as 1920.

1910 census randall, gregory, SD

Peter Hanson 39 Augusta Hanson 32 Emma Hanson 10 Anna Hanson 8 Noble Hanson 6 Esther Hanson 4 Harry Hanson 2 Baby Hanson 1/12

Peter married Augusta Amelia Carlson about 1898. Augusta was born on 22 Sep 1878 in , , Sweden; died on 21 Oct 1945; was buried in Oct 1945. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 census he said he came to America in 1881 and was a farmer in Marrietta Precinct, Saunders, NE. Both his parents were born in Sweden. In 1918 on his WWI card he said his birthdate was 1873, and he was farming in Ithica, Saunders, NE.

1920 census

Magnus Hanson 46 Emma Hanson 41 Clifton Hanson 17 Duane Hanson 14 Marion Hanson 7 Kenneth Hanson 3/12
FAG

Magnus married Emma V Clauson about 1901. Emma was born on 16 Nov 1878 in , , NE; died on 13 Feb 1955; was buried in Feb 1955 in Alma Luth. Cem., Mead, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He came to America in 1892 and a citizen in 1904. Both his parents were born in Sweden. On his WWI card in 1918 he was a cement contractor in Spencer NE. The 1920 census found the family living in Bristow, Boyd, NE where he was a garage manager. In 1930 he was a widow in Spencer, NE and was a mason and all his children were still at home with him.

Andrew married Edith Mostrom on 29 Jan 1904. Edith was born about 1886 in , , IL; died on 14 Apr 1928; was buried in Apr 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Martha Brownfield on 20 Sep 1943. Martha died on 9 Jun 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John worked at Killians in Souix City. In the 1910 census he said he came to America in 1893 and was a salesman in a department store in Wahoo NE. In 1918 on his WWI card he said he worked for Killian Brothers Co in Wahoo NE.

John married Jane Julia Clauson about 1902. Jane was born on 10 Sep 1873 in , , NE; died on 4 Jan 1958; was buried in Jan 1958 in Alma Luth. Cem., Mead, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cecelia was called Sadie. She came to America in 1896 (1930 census).

Cecelia married Albert David Dahlberg on 2 Nov 1898. Albert (son of August Efraim Dahlberg and Charlotta) was born on 28 Apr 1876 in , , IL; died on 6 Jun 1953; was buried in Jun 1953 in Randall Valley Cem., , Gregory, SD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was born in the sod house that Lar's built.
Obituary of Mrs. Mary Bendz
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bendz were conducted last Friday afternoon at the Nelson Funeral Home in Ceresco and the Covenant Church with Rev. Ebert Turnquist officiating. Music was furnished by Dorothy and Helen Dahl, Emil Anderson, wirgaret Nelson at the piano.
Mrs. Mary Bendz, a child of the late Mr. And Mrs. Lars Martinson, was born in Swedeburg, Nebraska, October 27, 1872. There she grew up as a girl to womanhood. On July 6, 1898, she was married to Nels Bendz and together with him settled onm in the Swedeburg community. To this wedlock were born three sons and one daughter.
Due to the ill health of Mr. Bendz the family moved to Ceresco in 1907 and ever since Mrs. Bendz has been a resident of this community, except for short intervals. Since November 6,
1909, she has been a widow when her husband and the support of the family was taken away from them by death. This left her with a great responsibility, but through her resourcefulness and initiative she was able to raise her family which have made their way respectfully in life.
Mrs. Bendz was a devoted member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Ceresco since 1907. The later years she was not able to attend its services due to failing eyesight and feebleness, but always appreciated the calls of her pastor.
She spent the past winter in Lincoln in the homes of her daughter and son, where she was tenderly cared for. In spite of this she contracted the flue which left her with complications. Early this spring she came back to her old home in Cerehere she had hopes of becoming better. Some one was engaged to nurse her, but after several weeks of lingering illness, she fell asleep in Jesus early Tuesday morning, April 18, 1944.
She is deeply mourned by a daughter, Mrs. Iva Ericson, Lincoln, three sons, Ralph of Wahoo; Clifton of Ceresco, and Allan of Lincoln; three brothers, Nels, Fred and Emil Martinson and a sister Mrs. Ella Hagstrom, all of Swedeburg, Nebraskd five grandchildren, other relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Mary married Nels N Bendz on 6 Jul 1898 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Nels was born on 7 Dec 1865 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 6 Nov 1909 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried in Nov 1909 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The wedding invitation spelled his name Nels Martenson. Lee Bendz's records say Lars was his middle name, and he died in Fremont, NE. In 1918 on his WWI card he was married farming for himself in Swedeburg NE.

Nels married Matilda (Tilda) Person on 19 Mar 1902 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Matilda was born on 20 Jun 1877 in , , Sweden; died on 25 Jul 1943; was buried in Jul 1943 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nels married Alice Augusta Lusch Hagstrom after 1943. Alice was born on 18 Sep 1887 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 14 Mar 1961 in Fremont, Dodge, NE; was buried in Mar 1961 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

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

Notes:

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]

Notes:

The wedding invitation called her Ellen Martenson. She and Nels L Martenson were married in a double ceremony in Lars Martenson's home. She also signed Ellen on her marriage license. She spelled it Martenson on the license. She put Ingrid Swanson for her mother's maiden name. The wedding was at three o'clock P.M.
FAG

Ella married Axel E Hagstrom on 19 Mar 1902 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Axel was born on 23 May 1875 in , , Sweden; died on 11 Jan 1910 in Wewela, Trip, SD; was buried in Jan 1910 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married Olof Hagstrom in 1913. Olof was born on 23 Jun 1883 in , , Sweden; died on 6 Jun 1934; was buried in Jun 1934 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1918 on his WWI card he was farming in Swedeburg, NE.

Emil married Myrtle J Edner on 17 Oct 1916 in Waverly, Lancaster, NE. Myrtle was born on 26 Dec 1893 in Waverly, Lancaster, NE; died on 30 Jul 1979 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE; was buried in Aug 1979 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Selma's gravestone says 7 years, 7 months, 9 days.

Notes:

Mary came to America in 1881 (1930 census). In 1910 she said she had bore 5 children and all were living. In 1910 she said 1883 she came to America.

Mary married Martin N Hanson on 25 Feb 1893 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE. Martin was born on 31 Oct 1867 in , , Sweden; died on 19 Aug 1937 in Bristow, Boyd, NE; was buried in Aug 1937 in Rosedale Cov.Cem, Bristow, Boyd, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ted Nyquist said Anna came to America as a teenager, leaving her father and a not too nice step mother behind. She said Adrian Nyquist's real name was Nilsson. She came to America in 1893 (1920 census). In 1910 she said she had bore 10 children and 8 were living. In 1910 she said she came to America in 1883.

Anna married Carl Adrian Nyquist on 22 Apr 1891. Carl was born on 18 Jun 1867 in , , Sweden; died on 6 Mar 1962; was buried in Mar 1962 in Randall Valley Cem., , Gregory, SD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martin came to America in 1883 (1930 census). In 1910 he and his family lived in Morton township (Gross NE), Boyd, NE. He owned his farm at that time. On his WWI card they were living in Spencer, Boyd, NE.

1900 census
He and Lydia lived in township 95 Gregory Co SD. No children.

1910 census Morton, Boyd, NE
Martin S Martenson 37 Lydia Martenson 31 George Martenson 9 Edith Martenson 7 Effie Martenson 6

Martin married Lydia C Lundgren on 7 Feb 1900. Lydia was born on 7 Oct 1878 in , , IA; died on 25 Apr 1953; was buried in Apr 1953 in Rosedale Cov.Cem, Bristow, Boyd, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The 1910 census shows 5 born and 4 living children. It does not show the order of the children.

Notes:

Lewis and his family lived in Randall Creek, SD. Their Post Office was Gross, NE. Lewis's SS was 508-38-7063. He came to America in 1883 and lived in Gregory Co SD in the 1930 census. In 1918 on his WWI card he was farming in Gregory CO, SD but his address was Gross, Boyd, NE.

1910 census randall, gregory, SD

Lewis S Martinson 31 Hilda Martinson 31 Ethel Martinson 5 Clarence Martinson 3 Millard Martinson 3/12
Their farm was about 10 miles north of Bristow NE in SD.

1930 census
Lewis S Martinson 51 Hilda Martinson 51 Millard I Martinson 20 Lillian E Martinson 16 Leonard R Martinson 12

Lewis married Hilda L Pearson on 2 Mar 1904. Hilda (daughter of Olof Pearson and Maria (Mary) Christina Swanson) was born on 6 Apr 1879 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 29 May 1967 in , , SD; was buried in 1967 in Rosedale Cov.Cem, Bristow, Boyd, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John's SS was 508-07-1989. He came to America in 1883 (1930 census). He lived in Boyd Co NE in the 1910 census. Lived in Boyd Co in 1920 census. He stated at that time that both his parents were born in Sweden. He became a citizen in 1906 (1920 census). In 1918 on his WWI card he was farming in Gross, Boyd, NE.

1910 census gross, boyd, NE

John S Martinson 29 Hilma Martinson 28 Lawrence E Martinson 3 Wallace E Martinson 2 Eveline Martinson 2/12 Victor Johnson 21

1930 census
John Martinson 49 Evelyn Martinson 20 Howard Martinson 18 Willard Martinson 17 Irene Martinson 16 Doris Martinson 13 Muriel Martinson 12 Maynard Martinson 10

John married Hilma Anna Haroldson on 2 Aug 1905 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Hilma was born on 27 Nov 1881 in , , Sweden; died on 20 Nov 1925 in , , NE; was buried in Nov 1925 in Rosedale Cov.Cem, Bristow, Boyd, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Reynold Olson on 16 May 1916. Reynold was born on 3 Apr 1881 in , , NE; died on 18 Feb 1971; was buried in Feb 1971 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nels's SS was 506-48-5328. The SS death index has his birthdate as June 6, 1887? He used the same birthdate on his WWI card.

Nels married Lydia Carlson on 27 Mar 1913. Lydia (daughter of Andrew Carlson and Elna Svensdotter Johnson) was born on 2 Mar 1887 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 26 May 1955; was buried in May 1955 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]