Eriksson Family

1. Bengt Persson (April 21, 1690 - January 17, 1725) married Ingeborg Olofsdotter (July 10, 1688 - September 9, 1743) probably of Bregården, Karlskog.

1.3 Peder [Pehr] Bengtsson (December 18, 1713 - May 29, 1765) married Lena Johansdotter (1725 - April 11, 1789) of Bregården, Karlskoga on June 29, 1742.

Peder was a farmer at Bregården. He died from lung consumption (tuberculosis). Lena remarried in 1766 to Olof Jansson. She became a widow again in 1788.

1.3.2 Olof Persson (August 11, 1744 - September 4, 1792) married Brita Larsdotter (March 26, 1745 - June 1, 1820) on June 25, 1769.

Olof was a farmer, part owner of a foundry, and a local policeman.

1.3.2.1 Katarina Olofsdotter (September 9, 1769 - ). Note: the name "Olofsdotter", i.e., 'Olof's daughter) for all the daughters of Olof Persson is presumed at this point.

1.3.2.2 Lena Olofsdotter (November 22, 1771 -

1.3.2.3 Maria Olofsdotter (March 1775 - April 9, 1775). Probably Olaf's and Brita's child but this is not for certain.

1.3.2.4 Maria Olofsdotter (June 15, 1776 - September 9, 1776).

1.3.2.5 Maria Olofsdotter (August 28, 1777 - ????).

1.3.2.6 Olof Olsson (November 14, 1779 - November 19, 1854) of Bregården, Karlskoga married Stina Eriksdotter (January 23, 1792 - April 3, 1865) of Brickegåden, Karlskoga on March 20, 1812. Stina was the daughter of Erik Andersson and Stina Persdotter. Olof was a farmer and part owner of a foundry. He lived at Brickegården from his marriage until about 1825, then at Bäck, and finally at Utterbäck from 1834 to 1854. Olof died at Utterbäck. His son, Erik Olsson eventually took the farm at Utterbäck.

1.3.2.6.1 Sara Olsdotter (October 1819 - November 2, 1819) may have been the daughter of Olof, but this is not certain. She was only a month old when she died.

1.3.2.6.2 Olle Olsson (May 1, 1822 - May 1, 1822). Lived one hour.

1.3.2.6.3 Erik Olsson (June 28, 1823 - March 19, 1824). Died from breast fever.

1.3.2.6.4 Erik Olsson (August 9, 1824 - December 29, 1867) was born at Brickegården, Karlskoga, Varmland, Sweden and died of pneumonia at Utterbäck, Sweden. He married Anna Lisa Andersdotter (July 6, 1830 - September 17, 1878) on June 23, 1851. Her parents were Anders Ersson (???? - ????) and Sara Jansdotter (???? - ????) of Stockberga, Karlskoga, Sweden.

Erik was a farmer, and with other farmers in the area a part-owner of a blast furnace. The furnace was called Immetorp. He also seems to have been part owner of a sawmill and a flour mill at Utterbäck. And Erik is noted to be a 'bergsman', i.e., he worked as a miner in the mining areas of Värmland

Erik eventually went bankrupt in 1865 a little less than three years before his death. The farm was auctioned off in April of 1870 and sold to a Nils Ersson. Charlie Larson met Nils' grandson, Augustinus Eriksson, in Sweden in October of 1967.

Erik wrote in his bankruptcy petition on April 15, 1865:

As a distraint has been sued for my property and I fear that if such an execution be carried out the right of the rest of the creditors may be forfeited, I must ask to be permitted to give up my property for bankruptcy. In spite of sparseness in my living and sincere endeavors to provide for myself and my dependents, I feel unable to pay my debts. I am enclosing a list of my creditors.

Twenty-one creditors were listed, debts totaled 4471 riksdaler, and assets were 2872. Erik felt compelled to file for bankruptcy in order to protect the rights of his other creditors, so they would get their fair share of what assets he had.

Eric was in debt for a bank loan and several private loans as well as things he had bought at auction, for food he had bought from a general store in the area, for seed for sowing the the spring of 1864, municipal taxes, and for cloths he bought. He had also been paid in advance for iron he was to deliver to Ölsboda bruk (near Degerfors), but failed to make the delivery.

The main reason probably that Erik was doing so poorly financially was that he had been sick for a long time, and he had many children which was no doubt a drain on his limited funds.

The farm was sold at auction for 3000 riksdaler.

The family is noted as 'fattig' (poor) in the church records for the years following the death of Erik.

Erik and Ann's children were Anna, Anders, Eric, Carl (Charles), Victor, Jacob, Christina and Hanna.

1.3.2.6.4.1 Anna Lovisa Eriksson (April 23, 1852 - ???? ) either went to or arrived in the United States in 1879 probably at the same time as her brother, and went to the Dakota Territory with her brother. She married there and took over her brother Carl's farm. Carl had returned to Chicago.

Anna may have married an Edwin F. Vincent of Wheatland. The Cass County Courthouse has record of an Anna Erickson being married to Edwin F. Vincent on May 28, 1879 by Rev. C.B. Stevens, acting pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Fargo, Dakota Territory. If this is the same Anna, then Anna would have immigrated to the United States, traveled to the Dakota Territory, met Edwin and married him all in the year 1879 and all before the end of May. That's really movin'. Keep in mind too that Anna probably did not know much English upon coming to America, and she married a non-Swede who wouldn't have known Swedish. More research will be done to see if this is the same Anna or not. If anybody has an idea regarding this, please let us know.

1.3.2.6.4.2 Anders Gustaf Erickson (June 30, 1853 - ???? ). Either Anders or his brother Eric was lost at sea.

1.3.2.6.4.3 Eric Johan Erickson (November 11, 1855 - ???? ). Either Eric or his brother Anders was lost at sea.

1.3.2.6.4.4 Carl [Charles] Erickson (January 25, 1858 - September 1938) either left for the U.S. or arrived in the United States September 12, 1879 (or 1873?).

Carl worked as a lumberjack in Minnesota, and sent for his two younger sisters in Sweden, Christina and Johanna . He eventually went to the Dakotas with his older sister, Anna Lovisa, but later returned to Chicago, possibly turning over his farm to his sister and her husband.

Charles was born at Utterbäck, Karlskoga, Sweden.

Charles married Emma Kristina Larsson (February 28, 1873 - February 12, 1962) married on January 2, 1856 Chicago. Emma was born in Degerfors, Sweden. Her parents were Lars Johan Larsson-Hjort (June 27, 1830 - March 13, 1913) who was from Fagerasen in Olme församling, Örebro län, and Maria Lovisa Andersdotter (May 25, 1833 - December 9, 1877) from Nysunds församling, Örebro län. They were . Maria died in Karlskoga.

Brothers and sisters of Emma were: Anders Gustaf, Adam, Karl Johan, Maria Lovisa, August, Oscar and Vilhelm.

Charles was once a farmer and later a street paver laying brick cobblestones in the streets of Chicago.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1 Esther Christina Erickson (April 5, 1896 - November 9, 1964) married Louis Saunders a Chicago policeman (March 11, 1882 - November 27, 1939). Later she married David Bergstrom. Esther worked as a housewife and a waitress. Esther was born in Chicago. She was loved by all her grandchildren because she was such a "soft touch." She would put up with any inconvenience (including family campouts) in order to be with her family. In some ways she was considered a foolish woman, but one thing that could be said of her, she wasn't bashful about letting people know how she felt. Esther worked as a waitress and housewife.1

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1 Helen Frances Saunders (October 20, 1915 -) married George Jameson (January 19, 1915 - November 1969), long-time personnel manager of Ranier Brewery in Seattle, Washington. Helen worked as a housewife and a clerk. She was born in Chicago.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.2 Maureen Louise Jameson (January 1, 1944 -) married Thomas Carr (????), and later Maureen married William Lund ( ). Maureen worked as a stewardess, waitress, and most recently as an energy consultant. She was born in Seattle, Washington. Maureen and Thomas have two sons, Dulane and Alexis.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.2.1 Dulane Anne Carr (August 29, 1969 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.2.2 Alexis Helen Carr (June 21, 1970 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.3 Michael George Jameson (November 18, 1949 -)married Shirley Thread (????), and later married Darla James (August 21, 1953 -). Mike has been a Marine, an auto parts clerk and most recently a mortgage broker. He was born in Seattle, Washinton.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.3.1 Rachel Michele Jameson (January 19, 1977 -) was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.3.4 Timothy John Jameson (April 7, 1953 -) married Becky Harrington (March 10, 1956 -). Timothy worked as mortgage broker. He was born in Seattle, Washinton.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.3.4.1 Nathan Timothy Jameson (September 21, 1982 -) twin of Casey. He was born in Bothell, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.3.4.2 Casey John Jameson (September 21, 1982 -) was born in Bothell, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1 Margaret Esther Saunders (April 17, 1918 -) married Jim Kavanagh (November 29, 1911 -) worked as a clerk and housewife. She was born in Chicago.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.1 Eugene [Gene] Thomas Kavanagh (February 28, 1947 -) worked as a teacher, a hospital clerk, and later for Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays. He was born in Los Angeles, California.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.2 Joan Marie Kavanagh (June 1, 1948 -) married Harvey Hotta ( ). Joan worked as a clerk. She was born in Los Angeles, California.

11.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.3 Elizabeth Mary Kavanagh (November 18, 1954 -) married Bob Hill ( ). Elizabeth works as a disability insurance adjustor. She was born in Los Angeles, California.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.4 Anne Therese Kavanagh (March 31, 1956 -) married Kevin Carver (February 27, 1953 -). Anne works as a medical secretary. She was born in Los Angeles, California.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.2 William Louis Saunders (November 10, 1919 -) married Joyce Tompkins ( ) works as a carpenter. He was born in Chicago.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.2.1 Linda Joyce Saunders (November 10, 1943 -)married John Davies ( ) of the U.S. Coast Guard. Linda works as a housewife. She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.2.1.1 Marianne Lynn Davies (February 27, 1966 -). She was born in Spokane, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.2.1.2 Shannon Marie Davies (April 25, 1968 -). He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.2.1.3 Mark Duane Davies (December 9, 1970 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.2.2 Richard William Saunders (September 30, 1946 -) married Jacqueline Silverman ( ). Richard worked as a counselor and maintenance mechanic. He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.2.2.1 Marc Aaron Saunders (March 21, 1976 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.2.2.2 Jessica Michell Saunders (September 16, 1978 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.2.3 Thomas Charles Saunders (November 15, 1948 -) married Judy Parker. Tom is a clinical social worker. He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.3.2.1 Amy Alexis Saunders (January 22, 1979 -). She was born in San Francisco, California.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.3.2.2 Benjamin Thomas Saunders (January 15, 1981 -). He was born in Olympia, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.4 Robert Eric Saunders (May 24, 1951 - ) married Dawn Lindberg. Robert is a carpenter. He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.3.4.1 Jesse Lee Saunders (January 31, 1973 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.3.4.2 April Rae Saunders (February 21, 1977 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.3.4.3 Loren Robert Saunders (January 14, 1985 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.1.5 Carol Ann Saunders (October 2, 1952 -) married John Olson ( ). Carol is a seamstress and a housewife. She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.3.5.1 Jill Kristine Olson (April 4, 1981 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.3.1.3.5.2 James William Olson (November 30, 1983 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.3 Harry Charles Saunders (January 18, 1922 -) married Jean Fridell (July 9, 1924 -). Harry was a soldier under General Patton, a laundryman, and an accountant. He was born in Chicago.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.3.1 Greg Louis Saunders (June 6, 1944 -) married Barbara Pelton ( ) and later ?. Greg was a teacher and most recently a high school principal. He was born in Seattle, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.4.1.3.1.1 Shelly Lynn Saunders (February 20, 1971 -) was born in Bellevue, Washington.

1.3.2.6.4.5 Alma Erickson (March 25, 1898 - ???? ) married John Olson. Later married Lennie Falk (???? - ???? ).

1.3.2.6.4.5.1 Leonard Olson (????).

1.3.2.6.4.5.2 Margaret Olson(????) married Mr. Carsuo (????).

1.3.2.6.4.5.3 Violet Olson (????) married Mr. Grigsby (????).

1.3.2.6.4.6 Edith Erickson (November 24, 1900 - 1958) married Otto Kirsteen ( ? - 193?). Later married Robert Maguire ( ). One child from the first marriage and two from the second.

1.3.2.6.4.6.1 Richard Kirsteen (????).

1.3.2.6.4.6.2 Diana Maguire (????).

1.3.2.4.6.3 June Maguire (????).

1.3.2.6.4.7 Charles G. Erickson (April 28, 1904 -) married Alice Wackenfeldt ( ) on June 1, 1929. Wife of Charles G. Erickson. Was secretary to Pres. Firemans Insurance in Chicago before getting married. Her mother and dad were from Sweden. Her parents lived in Chicago and visited Sweden two times before they passed on after their 56 anniversary. Worked as a gear lab inspector at Michle Printing Press.

Worked for a time as a volunteer worker in a senior center. Had taken early retirement because of disability, which doctors found out to be anemia. In a short time he was back to normal.

1.3.2.6.4.7.1 Charles John Erickson (September 4, 1931 -) married ?. Phd. in antropologs (sp?). With N.A.S.A. and associates for 20 years on designing space capsules for astronauts. Director of Indian affairs at Tucson, Arizona. Also, lectures. Married with 3 girls. Oldest girl: Breeds, trades, sells race horses. Teaches at University of Arizona.

1.3.2.6.4.7.1.1 Girl (1954 ?).

1.3.2.6.4.7.1.2 Girl (1957 ?).

1.3.2.6.4.7.1.3 Girl (1964 ?).

1.3.2.6.4.7.2 Leroy Floyd Erickson (October 20, 1937 -) married ?. Was in charge of veternary medicine at University of Oregon for about 13 years. Also spent some years at University of Pennsylvania. Has one boy and one girl and lived at one time (perhaps still does) in Wayne (Oregon?).

1.3.2.6.4.7.2.1 Girl (1963 ?).

1.3.2.6.4.7.2.2 Boy (1964 ?).

1.3.2.6.4.7.3 Roland Erickson (January 26, 1956 -). Attended University of Oregon majoring in transportation and business administration.

1.3.2.6.4.8 William Victor Erickson (March 24, 1906 - December 31, 1967) married Dorothy Fensca on September 5, 1931. William worked in a radio factory, as a carpenter and ran a gas station. He was born in Chicago.

1.3.2.6.4.8.1 Brenda Joy Erickson (November 6, 1939 -)married Jack Emery. Brenda has been a housewife. She was born in Chicago.

1.3.2.6.4.8.1.1 Gerald Edward Emery (July 22, 1959 -) married a women by the name of Tess he met in the Philippines. Gerald has a career in the U.S. Navy. Gerald was born in Inglewood, California.

1.3.2.6.4.8.1.2 Jamie Lynn Emery (February 26, 1962 -) married John Connor. Jamie has been a housewife. Jamie was born in Torrance, California.

1.3.2.6.4.8.1.2.1 Justin Michael Connor (June 1, 1982 -). He was born in Phoenix, Arizona.

1.3.2.6.4.8.1.2.2 Jennifer Marie Connor (September 21, 1983 -). Jennifer was born in Phoenix, Arizona.

1.3.2.6.4.8.1.2.3 Jacob Allen Connor (December 4, 1986 -). Jacob was born in Phoenix, Arizona

1.3.2.6.4.8.1.3 Jonathan Emery (November 13, 1966 -). Jonathan is in hotel management.

1.3.2.6.4.8.1.4 Jason Emery (September 20, 1975 - ).

1.3.2.6.4.8.2 William Victor Erickson (April 2, 1943 -) married Sonia Stipes. He was born in Chicago. William has worked as a salesman.

1.3.2.6.4.8.2.1 Eric John Erickson (January 19, 1964 -). Eric was born in Twin Fall, Idaho.

1.3.2.6.4.8.2.2 Troy Dean Erickson (October 22, 1968 -). Troy was born in Torrance, California. He has worked as a cement worker.

1.3.2.6.4.8.3 Florence Emma Erickson (November 14, 1947 -) married Lynn E. Hollingsworth ( ). Florence was born in Springfield, Mo.

1.3.2.6.4.8.3.1 Jill Sue Hollingsworth (August 5, 1967 -) married Dan Moore. Jill was born in San Pedro, California. She has worked as a secretary.

1.3.2.6.4.8.3.2 Jennifer Lynn Hollingsworth (April 21, 1969 -). She was born in National City, California.

1.3.2.6.4.9 Ella Erickson (March 6, 1910 -) married Joe Swatek (????) .

1.3.2.6.4.9.1 Charmaine Swatek (????) married Mr. Kostnezski (????) .

1.3.2.6.4.9.2 Shirley Swatek (????) married Mr. Ganz (????) .

1.3.2.6.4.10 Erickson (January 16, 1860 - January 29, 1863).

1.3.2.6.4.11 Jacob Erickson (August 22, 1862 - March 27, 1863).

1.3.2.6.4.12 Christina Mathilda Erickson (January 23, 1864 - December 19, 1929) married John Larson (????) . were married on Christmas day 1887. She and her sister Johanna Elizabeth Erickson, lived with an aunt and uncle, Kristina Lovisa and Gustaf Gustafson of Stockberga after the death of their parents.

Kristina Lovisa was the mother of the late Gustaf Lindbloom of Philadelphia, and the grandmother of Eleanor (Lindbloom) Schwendenson (spelling of name may be incorrect). Christina received her exit permit to the United States on August 4, 1881 along with her sister Johanna. Johanna married Johannes Holmquist.

John and Christina and their children lived in Chicago, but left Chicago in 1906 for Sterling, Illinois. John was employed by the International Harvester Co. and helped to develop the International Harvester truck. The small plant was in Sterling where International Harvester felt they could safely develop a truck away from the eyes of the competition.

1.3.2.6.4.12.1 John Larson, Jr. (????).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2 Ellen Larson (February 2, 1889 - November 29, 1945) married Leslie Chapin (June 3, 1886 - January 29, 1966) of Tampico, Illinois.

They had three children: Harry, Margaret and Richard.

In 1913 the Chapins moved to Tampico, Illinois. Here they started a poultry and egg business.

According to Margaret Vickrey:

My parents Ellen (Larson) and Leslie Chapin moved to Tampico, Illinois, in 1913 and started a poultry house ([they] bought live poultry, eggs and cream at the door as well as running a wagon through the countryside buying those items). In the 1930s the poultry business was phased out and [the new business] became the Creamery making butter and cheese and later pasteurizing milk. The business was sold in 1966.

The business was run by Leslie Chapin and later years by sons Harry and Richard Chapin [who had been assisting their father in the cheese and butter business long before].

Tampico
Creamery
Milk Cream ______
Cheese Butter

They did very well. The Creamery eventually processed three tons of cheese a day. Margaret Vickrey lived in Tampico until 1950.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1 Harry Elmer Chapin (December 18, 1912 -) married Ruby Cora Eddy ( ) on December 18, 1936.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1.1 Sally Ann Chapin (August 21, 1942 -) married Thomas Deane Grahn (May 14, 1935 -) on June 17, 1962.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1.1.1 Robert Deane Grahn (March 8, 1963 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1.2 Samuel Harry Chapin (September 9, 1945 -) married Deborah McCown Hatch (November 9, 1949 -) on August 3, 1974.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1.1.2.1 Emily Jo Chapin (December 31, 1978 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1.3 William Harry Chapin (May 3, 1954 -) married Amy Marie Allen (June 10, 1959 -) on August 20, 1983.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1.3.1 Andrew Benjamin Chapin (July 23, 1984 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.1.3.2 Bradford William Chapin (April 26, 1986 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.2 Margaret Chapin (December 19, 1916 -) married Charles Vickrey (August 22, 1918 - August 1, 1982) on April 10, 1944. They lived at 536 Erickson Drive North, Princeton, Illinois.

Charles was born in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Earl W. and Georgia Mae Robinson Vickrey. He and Margaret married on April 10, 1944. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Princeton Masonic Lodge 586, AF&AM and was a veteran of World War II serving in the 95th Division. He retired from the Illinois Power Comany where he worked at the power plant.2

Bernard Holmquist said that Margaret was born in the same house that President Ronald Reagan lived in when he was a boy.

Margaret Vickrey as of 1970 had been a secretary to the principal of a junior high school for 6 years. Enrollment of the school was 375 in grades 7 & 8. Work included compiling monthly attendance reports for the junior high and for four elementary school buildings. Also, taking care of the daily lunch count, banking the lunch money an filing the claim for state and federal reimbursement.

Son, Bruce, was in his second year of teaching and coaching. Daughter, Marsha, was a senior at Illinois State Union majoring in secondary English with plans to teach.

This is what Margaret has to say about her grandmother:

I am sorry that I don't remember much about my grandmother except that [I] always enjoyed going to stay . . . why wouldn't a little girl like to be teased and pampered by two doting uncles! I remember my mother telling that Grandma did housework for wealthy people when they lived in Chicago; also when they moved to Sterlling she did laundry and ironing for young men . . . fancy shirts with ruffles were the high style at that time. I believe she used the name Mathilda ("Tillie") rather than Christiana.0

I'm sorry I can't seem to remember much more . . .oh, there are little things like using the wood `coffee' grinder to grind coffee every morning! I will have to close now . . . my hands get to shaking and my fingers hit the wrong keys."

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.2.1 Bruce C. Vickrey (July 23, 1946 -) married Kathy Shipp (November 10, 1946) on July 18, 1964 and lived in Rochelle, Illinois.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.2.1.1 Melinda [Mindy] Vickrey (February 12, 1965 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.2.1.2 Kelly Ann Vickrey (May 30, 1973 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.2.1.3 Jennifer Vickrey (August 26, 1976 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.2.2 Marsha Vickrey (June 22, 1948 -) married Barry Westfall (July 13, 1946 -) on June 12, 1971. They lived in Waco, Texas.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3 Richard Samuel Chapin (March 11, 1924 -) married Leone Thompson (August 29, 1925 - December 25, 1960) and later Gailya Lee Wright ( ) on August 9, 1958. Two children from the first marriage and two from the second.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.1 Deborah Suzanne Chapin (November 4, 1948 -) married Robert Yantis ( ) on July 26, 1969.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.1.1 Bryan Lee Yantis (July 18, 1972 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.1.2 Teresa Rene Yantis (July 13, 1973 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.1.3 Rochelle Louise Yantis (November 15, 1977 -)

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.2 Lora Lynn Chapin (February 6, 1951 -) married Tibor A. Horvath ( ) on November 26, 1973.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.2.1 Jennifer April Horvath (March 29, 1976 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.2.2 Justin Tibor Horvath (June 25, 1980 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.3 Leslie Richard Chapin (February 1, 1959 -) married Tina Marie Baker (????) on May 12, 1978.

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.3.1 Kristina Lee Chapin (March 6, 1980 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.3.2 Toni Lynn Chapin (June 29, 1981 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.3. Amber Marie Chapin (June 5, 1986 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.2.3.3 Thomas Lee Chapin (October 17, 1961 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.3 Charles [Charlie] O. Larson (September 1, 1893 - February 1, 1979) married Marjorie ? (????) on February 19, 1939. Charlie was close friends with the Holmquist boys John, Bill, Ed and Waldemar. They were older and were able to do anything it seemed. They taught him to swim, fish and row a boat on Coons Lake, Indiana. Charles married Marjorie. They had a hardware specialty business where his brother August was in charge of the plant.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4 August A. Larson (August 4, 1899 - July 27, 1974) married Martha Lois Graham (May 31, 1904 - September 13, 1933) in Prophetstown, Illinois on May 11, 1927. They made their home in Sterling. A short time later Lois died leaving a young daughter. Later August married Althea Warner. They had two children, both boys and nephews of Charlie Larson who owned Charlie's business through inheritance and buying out other members of the family.

August was vice president and secretary-treasurer of Charles O. Larson Co, Rock Falls, a manufacturing company which he helped found. He was born in Chicago but his family moved to Sterling, Illinois in 1906 where he attended Wallace School and graduated from Sterling High School. He was a long-time member of the Fourth Street United Methodist Church and a member of the local board.

He was buried in Riverside Cemetery.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.1 Jeannine Larson (June 24, 1929 -) married Richard Meisel (July 27, 1930 -) on July 1, 1950. Jeannine as of 1968 taught second grade. They have 3 children, Tom, Robert, and Stephanie.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.1.1 Thomas Meisel (January 23, 1952 -) married Lorraine O'Connor ( ) on July 14, 1973.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4 .1 .2 Robert Meisel (March 13, 1955 -) married Debra Y. Jensen (February 8, 1957 -) on July 30, 1977.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.1.3 Stephanie Meisel (September 14, 1957 -) married G. William Coffos ( ).

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.1.3.1 Boy.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.1.3.2 Boy.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.2 Richard Larson ( ) married Dianna ?. They have three children: Erik, Yonda, and Shana. Dick as of 1968 worked at a steel mill, and was also learning the electrician's trade. Dianna was involved with church and Sunday School work.

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.2.1 Erik Larson (1960 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.2.2 Yonda Larson (1962 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.2.3 Shana Larson (1964 -).

1.3.2.6.4.12.4.3 John Larson (1946 -). In 1968 John attended college in Rockford, (Illinois?).

1.3.2.6.5 Johanna [Hanna] Elizabet Erickson (May 2, 1867 - February 6, 1890) married Johannes [John] Holmquist (March 18,1857 - November 15, 1925). She was born in Utterbäck, Stockberga, Karlskoga, Delsbo parish in Hälsingland, Gävleborgs län (province). In a Swedish church record Johanna is also known as 'Ersdotter', i.e., daughter of Er[ik]son.

Johannes Holmquist birth record. In this record Johannes father, Trufvid, is noted as 'Gästgifv', i.e., gästgivare (inn keeper).

Johanna was the daughter of Erik Olhsson (August 9th 1824 - December 29th 1867) and Anna Lisa Andersdotter (April 6th 1830 - ????). Erik was a 'bergsman', i.e., he worked as a miner in the mining areas of Värmland. He died the same year as Johanna was born.

Johanna Elizabeth Eriksson birth record

The family is noted as "fattig" (poor) in the church records for the years following the death of Erik.

In 2016 a cousin, Sten André of Sweden did research on Johanna. He writes:

I've added a . . . link to the church records for Stockberga [Sweden] in the years 1876-80. There you can find Johanna Elisabeth living as a foster child with Gustaf Gustafsson and his wife Kristina Lovisa Karlsdotter. Johanna is listed as "Ersdotter Johanna Elisabet fosterbarn" which translates into daughter of Er[ik], foster child.