Bengt Persson (April 21, 1690 - January 17, 1725) married Ingeborg Olofsdotter (July 10, 1688 - September 9, 1743) probably of Bregården, Karlskog.
Bengt was a shoemaker at Bregården, Karlskoga. One of the children of Bengt and Ingeborg was Peder Bengtsson from whom all of us are descended.
Sven Bengtsson (July 7, 1707 - ?).
Olof Bengtsson (April 15, 1711 - October 15, 1717).
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. Lena remarried in 1766 to Olof Jansson. She became a widow again in 1788.
Jan Persson (August 8, 1743 - ?).
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.
Katarina Olofsdotter (September 9, 1769 - ?) married Erik Börjesson (1757 - ). Note: the name "Olofsdotter" for all the daughters of Olof Persson is presumed at this point.
Lena Olofsdotter (November 22, 1771 -) married Jonas Persson ( ).
Maria Olofsdotter (March 1775 - April 9, 1775). Probably Olaf's and Brita's child but this is not for certain.
Maria Olofsdotter (June 15, 1776 - September 9, 1776).
Maria Olofsdotter (August 28, 1777 - ?).
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.
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.
Olle Olsson (May 1, 1822 - May 1, 1822). Lived one hour.
Erik Olsson (June 28, 1823 - March 19, 1824). Died from breast fever.
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 Stoekberga, 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.
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 had he had many children which was no doubt a drain on his limited funds.
The farm was sold at auction for 3000 riksdaler.
Their children's names were Anna, Anders, Eric, Carl (Charles), Victor, Jacob, Christina and Hanna.
Anna Lovisa Erickson (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.
Anders Gustaf Erickson (June 30, 1853 - ?). Either Anders or his brother Eric was lost at sea.
Eric Johan Erickson (November 11, 1855 - ?). Either Eric or his brother Anders was lost at sea.
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 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) in 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 married January 2, 1856. 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 cobbstones in the streets of Chicago.
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.
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.
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.
Dulane Anne Carr (August 29, 1969 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.
Alexis Helen Carr (June 21, 1970 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.
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.
Rachel Michele Jameson (January 19, 1977 -). She was born in Seattle, Washinton.
Timothy John Jameson (April 7, 1953 -) married Becky Harrington (March 10, 1956 -). Timothy worked as mortgage broker. He was born in Seattle, Washinton.
Nathan Timothy Jameson (September 21, 1982 -) twin of Casey. He was born in Bothell, Washington.
Casey John Jameson (September 21, 1982 -). He was born in Bothell, Washington.
Margaret Esther Saunders (April 17, 1918 -) married Jim Kavanagh (November 29, 1911 -) worked as a clerk and housewife. She was born in Chicago.
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.
Joan Marie Kavanagh (June 1, 1948 -) married Harvey Hotta ( ). Joan worked as a clerk. She was born in Los Angeles, California.
Elizabeth Mary Kavanagh (November 18, 1954 -) married Bob Hill ( ). Elizabeth works as a disability insurance adjustor. She was born in Los Angeles, California.
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.
William Louis Saunders (November 10, 1919 -) married Joyce Tompkins ( ) works as a carpenter. He was born in Chicago.
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.
Marianne Lynn Davies (February 27, 1966 -). She was born in Spokane, Washington.
Shannon Marie Davies (April 25, 1968 -). He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Mark Duane Davies (December 9, 1970 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.
Richard William Saunders (September 30, 1946 -) married Jacqueline Silverman ( ). Richard worked as a counselor and maintenance mechanic. He was born in Seattle, Washington.
Marc Aaron Saunders (March 21, 1976 -). He was born in Seattle, Washington.
Jessica Michell Saunders (September 16, 1978 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.
Thomas Charles Saunders (November 15, 1948 -) married Judy Parker. Tom is a clinical social worker. He was born in Seattle, Washington.
Amy Alexis Saunders (January 22, 1979 -). She was born in San Francisco, California.
Benjamin Thomas Saunders (January 15, 1981). He was born in Olympia, Washington.
Robert Eric Saunders (May 24, 1951 -)married Dawn Lindberg. Robert is a carpenter. He was born in Seattle, Washington.
Jesse Lee Saunders (January 31, 1973 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.
April Rae Saunders (February 21, 1977 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.
Loren Robert Saunders (January 14, 1985 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.
Carol Ann Saunders (October 2, 1952 -) married John Olson ( ). Carol is a seamstress and a housewife. She was born in Seattle, Washington.
Jill Kristine Olson (April 4, 1981 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.
James William Olson (November 30, 1983 -). She was born in Seattle, Washington.
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.
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.
Shelly Lynn Saunders (February 20, 1971 -). She was born in Bellevue, Washington.
Alma Erickson (March 25, 1898 - deceased) married John Olson. Later married Lennie Falk ( ).
Margaret Olson ( ) married Mr. Carsuo ( ).
Violet Olson ( ) married Mr. Grigsby ( ).
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.
Charles G. Erickson (April 28, 1904 -) married Alice Wackenfeldt ( ) on June 1, 1929.
Charles John Erickson (September 4, 1931 -) married ?.
Leroy Floyd Erickson (October 20, 1937 -) married ?.
Roland Erickson (January 26, 1956 -).
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.
Brenda Joy Erickson (November 6, 1939 -)married Jack Emery. Brenda has been a housewife. She was born in Chicago.
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.
Jamie Lynn Emery (February 26, 1962 -) married John Connor. Jamie has been a housewife. Jamie was born in Torrance, California.
Justin Michael Connor (June 1, 1982 -). He was born in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jennifer Marie Connor (September 21, 1983 -). Jennifer was born in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jacob Allen Connor (December 4, 1986 -). Jackob was born in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jonathan Emery (November 13, 1966 -). Jonathan is in hotel management.
Jason Emery (September 20, 1975).
William Victor Erickson (April 2, 1943 -) married Sonia Stipes. He was born in Chicago. William has worked as a salesman.
Eric John Erickson (January 19, 1964 -). Eric was born in Twin Fall, Idaho.
Troy Dean Erickson (October 22, 1968 -). Troy was born in Torrance, California. He has worked as a cement worker.
Florence Emma Erickson (November 14, 1947 -)married Lynn E. Hollingsworth ( ). Florence was born in Springfield, Mo.
Jill Sue Hollingsworth (August 5, 1967 -) married Dan Moore. Jill was born in San Pedro, California. She has has worked as a secretary.
Jennifer Lynn Hollingsworth (April 21, 1969 -). She was born in National City, California.
Ella Erickson (March 6, 1910 -) married Joe Swatek.
Charmaine Swatek ( ) married Mr. Kostnezski ( ).
Shirley Swatek ( ) married Mr. Ganz.
Victor Erickson (January 16, 1860 - January 29, 1863).
Jacob Erickson (August 22, 1862 - March 27, 1863).
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 Stockbergh 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 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.
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 1930's 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].
They did very well. The Creamery eventually processed three tons of cheese a day. Margaret Vickrey lived in Tampico until 1950.
Harry Elmer Chapin (December 18, 1912 -) married Ruby Cora Eddy ( ) on December 18, 1936.
Sally Ann Chapin (August 21, 1942 -) married Thomas Deane Grahn (May 14, 1935 -) on June 17, 1962.
Robert Deane Grahn (March 8, 1963 -).
Samuel Harry Chapin (September 9, 1945 -) married Deborah McCown Hatch (November 9, 1949 -) on August 3, 1974.
Emily Jo Chapin (December 31, 1978 -).
William Harry Chapin (May 3, 1954 -) married Amy Marie Allen (June 10, 1959 -) on August 20, 1983.
Andrew Benjamin Chapin (July 23, 1984 -).
Bradford William Chapin (April 26, 1986 -).
Margaret Chapin (December 19, 1916 -) married Charles Vickrey (August 22, 1918 - August 1, 1982) on April 10, 1944.
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.
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."
Bruce C. Vickrey (July 23, 1946 -) married Kathy Shipp (November 10, 1946) on July 18, 1964.
Melinda [Mindy] Vickrey (February 12, 1965 -).
Kelly Ann Vickrey (May 30, 1973 -).
Jennifer Vickrey (August 26, 1976 -).
Marsha Vickrey (June 22, 1948 -) married Barry Westfall (July 13, 1946 -) on June 12, 1971.
Jay Earl Vickrey (June 13, 1951 - November 22, 1963).
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.
Deborah Suzanne Chapin (November 4, 1948 -) married Robert Yantis ( ) on July 26, 1969.
Bryan Lee Yantis (July 18, 1972 -).
Teresa Rene Yantis (July 13, 1973 -).
Rochelle Louise Yantis (November 15, 1977 -)
Lora Lynn Chapin (February 6, 1951 -) married Tibor A. Horvath ( ) on November 26, 1973.
Jennifer April Horvath (March 29, 1976 -).
Justin Tibor Horvath (June 25, 1980 -).
Leslie Richard Chapin (February 1, 1959 -) married Tina Marie Baker ( ) on May 12, 1978.
Kristina Lee Chapin (March 6, 1980 -).
Toni Lynn Chapin (June 29, 1981 -).
Amber Marie Chapin (June 5, 1986 -).
Thomas Lee Chapin (October 17, 1961 -).
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.
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, a manufacturing company which he helped found. He was born in Chicago but his family moved to Sterling, Illinois in 1906.
Jeannine Larson (June 24, 1929 -) married Richard Meisel (July 27, 1930 -) on July 1, 1950.
Thomas Meisel (January 23, 1952 -) married Lorraine O'Connor ( ) on July 14, 1973.
Robert Meisel (March 13, 1955 -)married Debra Y. Jensen (February 8, 1957) -) on July 30, 1977.
Stephanie Meisel (September 14, 1957 -) married G. William Coffos ( ).
Richard Larson ( ) married Dianna ?.
Johanna [Hanna] Elizabeth Erickson (May 2, 1867 - February 6, 1890) married [John] Holmkvist (March 18,1857 - November 15, 1925).
Hanna came to America in 1881 with her sister Christina (Christina and Hanna received their exit permits to the United States on August 4, 1881), when given the money for the ship passage by their brother Carl (later called Charles). Charles was a lumberjack in Minnesota.
After Johanna died married Emma Carlson (1855 - 1940?) on April 1, 1891. Four children resulted from the first marriage. Two resulted from the second marriage, but these died in infancy.
John Theodore Holmquist (January 3, 1886 - January 12,1953) married Ruth Elfie Swanson (December 23, 1887 - September 24, 1948) on October 3, 1908. For the foreparents of Ruth Swanson see the document entitled Swanson Family Tree.
Alden Theodore Holmquist (August 8, 1909 -) married Hazel Almquist (May 3, 1910-) on June 27, 1931.
Joan Holmquist (February 6,1933 -) married Paul D. Brown ( ). Paul owns and interior decorating business.
Beverly Carole Brown (October 18, 1955 -).
Kenneth Paul Brown (April 7, 1958 -).
Roger Alden Brown (October 9, 1961 - ).
Carol Holmquist (December 8, 1936 -) married Harold R. Muncie ( ).
Robert Muncie (January 27, 1961 -).
Karla Marie Muncie (November 2, 1963 -).
Kristine Joan Muncie (February 7, 1969 -).
Raymond Alden Holmquist (July 27, 1944 -) married Patricia Baker.
Kimberly Ann Holmquist (December 20, 1967 -).
Russell Waldorf Holmquist (January 27, 1911 -) married Frances Peterson ( ? - 1952) in April of 1942, and later married Helen Johnson on May 9, 1953. One son from the first marriage.
James Russell Holmquist (November 7, 1944 -) married Ruth Spahn ( ) on December 23, 1968.
Eleanor Ruth Holmquist (August 20, 1913 -) married Milton Oscar Swenson (October 27, 1902 - December 2, 1971) on June 12, 1934. Later married Leo Carl Wisner (November 18, 1913 -) on October 7, 1978. Of the first marriage 3 children born.
John Milton Swenson (June 6, 1940 -) married Shiela (September 19, ? -) on September 24, 1977. They have one daughter.
Sheryl Swenson (July 16, 1982 -).
Louise Marie Swenson (March 29, 1942 -) married Donald George Franklin on August 11, 1971. They have two daughters.
Kirsten Ulla Franklin (March 28, 1975 -).
Cara Franklin (April 17, 1978 -).
Robert Fredreck Swenson (September 2, 1944 -) married Julie Monroe (February 23, 1947 -) on August 14, 1970. They have four children.
Holly Swenson (December 26, 1979 -).
Joel Douglas Swenson (October 14, 1982 -).
Heather Swenson (September 25, 1984 -).
Hannah Lynn Swenson (January 7, 1987 -).
Lorraine Holmquist (October 25, 1914 - March 11, 1915).
La Verne Adele Holmquist (June 8, 1916 -) married Elmer Martin Holm (January 17, 1911- October 25, 1973) on September 5, 1936. They had five children.
Adele Ruth Holm (March 11, 1937 -) married Lynn Ryggs (December 7, 1929 -) on November 27, 1955 and later married Rex Eugene Shinholt (August 10, 1930 -) on March 22, 1981.
Larry Allen Ryggs (June 18, 1956 -) married Linda Kay West (November 21, 1956 -) on May 21, 1977.
Charlotte Lynn Ryggs (April 1, 1984 -)
Bernt James Ryggs (November 7, 1985 -)
Beret Lukas Ryggs (November 26, 1987).
Jerry Lynn Ryggs (August 7, 1958 -) married Rhonda Ann Smith (August 14, 1957 -) on March 21, 1981. Rhonda had two girls from a previous marriage.
Lynda Adele Ryggs (November 1, 1960 -) married Robert Craig Pickering (November 23, 1959 -) on May 27, 1975.
Robert Craig Pickering (November 6, 1978 -).
Aaron Michael Pickering (September 27, 1979 -).
Joshua Adam Pickering (May 3, 1983 -).
Rev. Robert Eugene Ryggs (July 29, 1962 -) married LaDonna Sue Strange (October 13, 1964 -) on August 1, 1987.
Eugene Martin Holm (June 6, 1939 -) married Phyllis Sposito (July 28, 1945 -). Eugene works for IBM (not everyone can work for Apple Computer).
Eric Michael Holm (October 31, 1977 -).
Megan Holm (December 23, 1982 -).
Phyllis Anne Holm (July 5, 1942 -) married Jerry Zehner (January 1, 1937 -) on September 2, 1961.
Pamela Kay Zehner (April 12, 1962 -) married Scott James Butler (December 28, 1958 -) on January 1, 1985.
Barbara Anne Butler(June 8, 1985 -).
Jeffery Eugene Zehner (July 16, 1963 -).
Patricia Zehner (December 7, 1970 -).
Arlene La Verne Holm (November 9, 1946 -) married Harold Keb ( ) on October 30, 1973.
Jacqueline Carole Holm (March 1, 1958 - ).
Bernard [Bud] John Holmquist (May 27, 1923 -) married Doris Hellen Rinell (July 10, 1928 -) on January 30, 1949. Bud was formerly a Marine during WWII, an experimental machinist with Bendix Corp. where he as also Vice-president of the union, an officer and chaplain in the U.S. Navy, a superintendant of a Christian grammar/high school, and later a high school teacher. Doris is a daughter and granddaughter of Swedish missionaries from China, is a registered nurse and is currently Head Administrator of a convalescent hospital. Doris emigrated from Sweden.
Lennart John Holmquist (July 20,1950 -) married Jill Ann Martin (July 9, 1953 -) on Nobember 24, 1982. Len was a missionary to the Netherlands for about 5 years, and is currently a software engineer and supervisor in international software at Apple Computer. Jill is an actress and currently finishing an M.A. in Broadcast Communications. She has been an assistant director for a Christian theatre group in San Francisco and is currently a co-producer for a talk show on a local cable station in Los Altos, California, and is a commercial actress doing acting for commericals on TV and acting for corporate training films. Len and Jill met in Holland where Jill was also a missionary.
Meilynn Hellen Holmquist (May 28, 1952 -) married Stephen R. Smith (June 12, 1947 -). Meilynn taught home economics at a Christian school and is now in charge of teaching of hand crafts at a Christian conference center in California. Steve is a software engineer with a company called The Engineering Department. Steve worked for several years for Apple Computer making important contributions to its success.
Joshua David Smith (February 23, 1974 -).
Jeremiah Samuel Smith (July 28, 1975 -).
Carey Rinell Holmquist (January 30, 1955 -) married Holly Edith McCleod (December 19, 1957 -). Carey and Holly are formerly missionaries to Sweden and are currently missionaries to Belgium.
Carolynn Ruth Holmquist (July 12, 1959 -) married David Whitman (January 11, 1959 -). Carolynn is currently a mother of three children and a manager of a small market at a salt water marina in California.
Krysta Michele Whitman (January 7, 1980 -).
Davey Whitman (July 31, 1981 -).
Nichlas Whitman (September 27, 1985 -).
Elaine Elfie Holmquist (June 25, 1930 -) married Carl Wayne Shumaker (July 15, 1932) on June 14, 1952. Carl owns and operates a machine shop. Elaine is in charge of medical records at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Lynette Kay Shumaker (May 7, 1957 -) married Joe [not Joseph] Owens.
Donald Wayne Shumaker (June 19, 1961 -) married Carole ?.
Wilhelm [William, Bill] Holmquist (July 22, 1887 - 1975) married Lillian Charlotte Newman (November 22, 1894 - December 26, 1917). Later married Esther Holm (February 1, 1897 -). One daughter from the first marriage and three children from the second.
Lillian Beverly Holmquist (December 26, 1917 -) married Rev. Carl Raymond Johnson (September 11, 1913 -) on June 18, 1938. Ray was army chaplain in the 320th Med. Bu. of the 95th Infantry Division named "The Iron Men of Metz" during WWII.
Howard Raymond Johnson (1939 -) married Sara Carolyn Baird.
Chistopher Howard Johnson (1969 -)
Jennifer Lynn Johnson (1970 -)
Karen Esther Johnson (1940 -) married James Glenn Medlin, and later Arlie L. Smith.
James Glenn Medlin, Jr. (1971 -)
Warren Eugen Johnson (1941 - ) married Shirley Reeves and later Joyce Coopedge ( )two children from the first marriage.
Sandra Lynn Johnson (1963 - ).
Ronald Carl Johnson (1948 - ) married Deborah Ann Denney.
June Holmquist (June 9, ? -) married Cornell Ridderhoff on March 15, 1941. June and Cornell own a ski lodge.
Marian Holmquist ( ) married Rev. George Calhoun. George pastored American Baptist churches and for many years has been a representitive for the American Baptist Foreign Missionars board. Marion was a legal secretary. Both are retired.
William C. Holmquist ( ) married Marion Saxe.
Scott William Holmquist (1961 -).
Eric Douglas Holmquist (1963 -).
Marta Ellen Holmquist (1965 -).
Edward Holmquist (1887 - 1941) a twin of William, married Alice Ridderhoff ( - deceased).
Evelyn Holmquist (1916 -) married Paul S. Glickauf.
Phyllis Sue Glickauf (1942 -) married Robert A. Hull.
Hazel Holmquist ( ) married John W. Holland.
John Charles Holland (1946 -).
Charles Holmquist (1924 -) married Betty O'Dell.
Waldemar Truved Holmquist (September 11, 1889 - January 11, 1974) married Nellie Holm (June 24, 1892 - March 23, 1972) sister of Esther Holm, the wife of William Holmquist.
Richard Charles Holmquist (December 3, 1915 -) married Sarah Eleanor Jennings (October 11, 1919 -) from Fairfield, Connecticut. Dick is presently retired in Richmond, VA and engaged in various community activities, including that of Elder in the Presbyterian church. He has been Vice-president of the American Mining Congress, Chairman of the Renegotiation Board, Senior Vice-president of Lone Star Industries, and Executive Director of the Virginia Industrialization Group in which he consulted with the governor of Virginia regarding economic growth of the state of Virginia. About the year 1966 Dick spent time with King Gustav of Sweden along with the Governor of Virginia.
Richard Charles Holmquist, Jr. (October 11, 1945 -). Richard is a Division Director with UNESCO in Paris, France.
Robert Jennings Holmquist (September 9, 1950 -).
Robert Waldemar Holmquist (January 3, 1917 -) married Eva Love Wyatt. Real estate and construction operator in Wyoming. Robert is active with National Association of Home Builders at both state and national levels.
Harry Waldemar Holmquist (1947 -). CPA in Atlanta, Georgia.
Robert Carl Holmquist (1949 -). Management position with GTE in California.
Love Lee Holmquist (1952 -) married McLaughlin.
Jeanne Nellie Holmquist (November 15, 1919 -) married F. Alan Carlton, Jr. (January 13, 1919 -) formerly manager of Sears in Fresno, California and presently in real estate in California. Nellie is a registered nurse.
Jo Luanne Carlton (September 1,1950 -) married Les Lucas (February 10, 1951 -). Les is a psychologist.
Janice Sue Carlton (June 30, 1952 -) married Mark Hugh Foreman (September 8, 1951 -). Mark is a pastor in the Boston area.
Jonathan Mark Foreman (October 22, 1976 -).
Timothy David Foreman (August 15, 1978 -).
Donald John Holmquist (December 26, 1921 -) married Barbara Johnson. Don is retired Treasurer and corporate controller of Ely Lilly Company of Indianpolis, Indiana. He was/is on a number of corporate boards and chairman of the Indiana State Board of Education.
John Mark Holmquist (1951 -). A Delta Airline pilot in Atlanta, Georgia.
Stephanie Ann Holmquist (1953 -) married ? who is a physician in Wheaton, Ill.
Dorothy Holmquist (December 29, 1924 - March 6, 1931).
Caryl Adele Holmquist (September 12, 1927 -) formerly Mrs. Robert Wagner. Caryl works for an investment firm in Richmond, VA.
Gary Charles Wagner (1947 -). Gary works for a hi-tech firm in Seattle, Washington.
Ralph Paul Wagner (1950 -). Paul teaches English in Bankok Thailand.
Mark Richard Wagner (1958 -). Mark is a mine operator in Washington state.
Marjorie Mae Holmquist (April 16, 1931 -) married Walter Wolf. Walt owns Wolfe Enterprises, a boat and marine supplies business in Michigan.
Walter Lawrence Wolf (1950 -). Works for his dad's company.
William Allen Wolf (1952 -). A West Point graduate who is running for mayor of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Wesley Charles Wolf (1954 -). Wesley is a minister in Wisconsin.
Madge Caryl Wolf (1956 -). Owns a gift shop.
Warren Donald Wolf (1959 -). Works for his dad's company.
Winn Borden Wolf (1960 -). Winn was the youngest person to ever receive a Captain's license in Michigan. He runs a charter boat company.
Edith Marie Holmquist (1892- 1892).
Emmy Elisabeth Holmquist (September 4, 1896 - 1900).
Anders Olsson (November 19, 1828 - ?). Moved to Råda in 1852.
AnnaLisa Olsson (November 1, 1832 - April 15, 1856) married Erik Eriksson of Sibbo.
Stina Kajsa (July 12, 1835 - 1856). Unmarried. Died at Granberga.
Jonas Olsson (October 19, 1782 - ?).
Anders Persson (December 20, 1746 - March 19, 1748).
Caterina Lenasdotter (January 19, 1749 - December 5, 1768) married Pers Nilsson ( ). Note: The name "Lenasdotter" follows the Swedish practice of naming the girls of the family after the mother. We are assuming her that the girls were given this name "Lenasdotter."
Jonas Persson (August 5, 1751 - February 1, 1752).
Jonas Persson (July 18, 1752 - ?). Jonas was a farmer at Bregården.
Jan Persson (July 13, 1754 - March 17, 1756).
Jan Persson (November 3, 1757 -).
Maria Lenasdotter (March 29, 1760 - ?).
Peter Persson (September 18, 1762 - January 2, 1763).
Abraham Persson (June 30, 1764 - ?).