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Ellen Smith

F, b. February 1884

Birth*: Ellen Smith was born in February 1884 at Spruce Hill, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Residence*: She lived in 1917 at Underwood, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Charles Smith b. 21 Dec 1839, d. 13 Apr 1917
Mother*: Clara Johansdotter b. 12 Aug 1837, d. 17 Dec 1922

Edward W. Smith

M, b. October 1881

Birth*: Edward W. Smith was born in October 1881 at Spruce Hill, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Residence*: He lived between 1917 and 1922 at Spruce Hill, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Residence: He lived in 1947 at Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington.
Residence*: He lived in 1948 at Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.

Parents:

Father*: Charles Smith b. 21 Dec 1839, d. 13 Apr 1917
Mother*: Clara Johansdotter b. 12 Aug 1837, d. 17 Dec 1922

Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren

M, b. 23 July 1823, d. 9 December 1890

Birth*: Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren was born on 23 July 1823 at Hjulsjo, Orebro, Sweden.
Marriage*: He married Christina Gustave Nystrom, daughter of Sven Gustaf Nystrom and Brita Nyberg, on 13 April 1845 at Ljusnarsberg, Orebro, Sweden.
Death*: Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren died in Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 9 December 1890, at the age of 67.
Burial*: He was buried after 9 December 1890 in Fahlun Church Cemetery at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Name Variation: Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren was also known as Anders Andersson.
Census*: He appeared on the census of 1875 at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Census: He appeared on the census of 1885 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Anders Jansson b. 28 Apr 1790
Mother*: Christina Andersdotter b. 24 Aug 1793

Family:

Christina Gustave Nystrom b. 21 Mar 1827, d. 9 Nov 1903

Marriage*: He married Christina Gustave Nystrom, daughter of Sven Gustaf Nystrom and Brita Nyberg, on 13 April 1845 at Ljusnarsberg, Orebro, Sweden.

Children:

Josephina Shogren b. 5 Nov 1846, d. 7 Dec 1847
Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren+ b. 13 Apr 1848, d. 31 Mar 1907
Johanna Matilda Shogren b. 6 Jun 1851
Charles Erik "Carl" Shogren+ b. 16 Nov 1854, d. 22 Sep 1938
Per Johan Shogren b. 27 Jun 1857, d. 16 Oct 1859
August Anderson b. 29 Apr 1860
Augusta Shogren+ b. 17 Aug 1863, d. 8 Sep 1934
Selma Shogren+ b. 8 Jan 1866, d. 19 Aug 1922
John August Shogren b. 22 Feb 1871, d. 1945

Christina Gustave Nystrom

F, b. 21 March 1827, d. 9 November 1903

Birth*: Christina Gustave Nystrom was born on 21 March 1827 at Malingsbo, Kopparberg, Sweden.
Marriage*: She married Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren, son of Anders Jansson and Christina Andersdotter, on 13 April 1845 at Ljusnarsberg, Orebro, Sweden.
Death*: Christina Gustave Nystrom died in Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 9 November 1903, at the age of 76.
Burial*: She was buried on 13 November 1903 in Fahlun Church Cemetery at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

CHILDREN*: She Bore total of 10 children, 6 living in 1900.
Source of Dates, Names & Places-Sylvia Rairdon's Papers.

Parents:

Father*: Sven Gustaf Nystrom b. 10 Jan 1795, d. 16 Sep 1834
Mother*: Brita Nyberg b. 4 Oct 1799

Family:

Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren b. 23 Jul 1823, d. 9 Dec 1890

Children:

Selma Shogren

F, b. 8 January 1866, d. 19 August 1922

Birth*: Selma Shogren was born on 8 January 1866 at Sweden.
Marriage*: She married John Emil Peterson in June 1886 at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: Selma Shogren died in Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 19 August 1922, at the age of 56.
Burial*: She was buried on 21 August 1922 in Kinkead Cemetery at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Immigration*: She immigrated.
(Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of John Emil Peterson at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
(Witness) Census: Selma Shogren appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of John Emil Peterson at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Alexandria Citizen p 1 col 6 on Thursday, 24 August 1922 Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren b. 23 Jul 1823, d. 9 Dec 1890
Mother*: Christina Gustave Nystrom b. 21 Mar 1827, d. 9 Nov 1903

Family:

John Emil Peterson b. 4 Feb 1862, d. 9 Feb 1932

Marriage*: Selma Shogren married John Emil Peterson in June 1886 at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Children:

William Theodore Peterson b. Apr 1887
Clarence Alvin Peterson b. Feb 1890
Richard Ellsworth Peterson d. infant
Alvina Violette Peterson b. Jun 1893
Mabel Aurlia Peterson b. Nov 1894
Eleanor Peterson b. Jun 1896
Myrtle Victoria Peterson+ b. 26 Mar 1899, d. Nov 1983
Arthur Hugo Peterson b. 1901

John August Shogren

M, b. 22 February 1871, d. 1945

Birth*: John August Shogren was born on 22 February 1871 at Sweden.
Death*: He died in 1945.

NAME*: He 1875 MN State census lists his name as John A.

Parents:

Father*: Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren b. 23 Jul 1823, d. 9 Dec 1890
Mother*: Christina Gustave Nystrom b. 21 Mar 1827, d. 9 Nov 1903

Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren

M, b. 13 April 1848, d. 31 March 1907

Birth*: Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren was born on 13 April 1848 at Ljusnarsberg, Orebro, Sweden.
Marriage*: He married Greta Thoreson circa 1875 at Minnesota.
Death*: Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren died in Douglas County, Minnesota, on 31 March 1907, at the age of 58.
Burial*: He was buried on 3 April 1907 in Fahlun Church Cemetery at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Occupation*: He was farmer.
Census*: He appeared on the census of 1880.
Census: He appeared on the census of 1885 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Census: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren b. 23 Jul 1823, d. 9 Dec 1890
Mother*: Christina Gustave Nystrom b. 21 Mar 1827, d. 9 Nov 1903

Family:

Greta Thoreson b. Mar 1858, d. 8 Feb 1919

Marriage*: He married Greta Thoreson circa 1875 at Minnesota.

Children:

Amy Ericka Shogren b. 1877
Charles "Carl" Shogren b. Jul 1878
Johan Shogren b. Aug 1880
Gustaf Emil Shogren b. Nov 1882
Anna M. Shogren b. Dec 1884
Joseph Sjogren b. 19 Mar 1887, d. Dec 1977
Julia Shogren+ b. 18 Jan 1890, d. 19 Mar 1930
Philda Shogren b. Oct 1892
Albin Shogren b. 28 Nov 1893, d. Aug 1976
Wilmer Shogren b. May 1896

Greta Thoreson

F, b. March 1858, d. 8 February 1919

Birth*: Greta Thoreson was born in March 1858 at Norway.
Marriage*: She married Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren, son of Anders Andersson "Andrew" Shogren and Christina Gustave Nystrom, circa 1875 at Minnesota.
Death*: Greta Thoreson died in Douglas County, Minnesota, on 8 February 1919, at the age of 60.
Burial*: She was buried on 12 February 1919 in Fahlun Church Cemetery at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

(Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Census*: Greta Thoreson appeared on the census of 1910 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Family:

Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren b. 13 Apr 1848, d. 31 Mar 1907

Children:

Amy Ericka Shogren

F, b. 1877

Birth*: Amy Ericka Shogren was born in 1877 at Minnesota.

(Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Census*: Amy Ericka Shogren appeared on the census of 1885 at Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren b. 13 Apr 1848, d. 31 Mar 1907
Mother*: Greta Thoreson b. Mar 1858, d. 8 Feb 1919

Charles "Carl" Shogren

M, b. July 1878

Birth*: Charles "Carl" Shogren was born in July 1878 at Minnesota.
Marriage*: He married Jennese (?)

(Witness) Census: Charles "Carl" Shogren appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Census*: Charles "Carl" Shogren appeared on the census of 1920 at Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Gustaf Anders "Gustav" Shogren b. 13 Apr 1848, d. 31 Mar 1907
Mother*: Greta Thoreson b. Mar 1858, d. 8 Feb 1919

Family:

Jennese (?) b. 1875

Gust Mattson

M, b. 10 October 1884, d. 30 July 1973

Birth*: Gust Mattson was born on 10 October 1884 at Carlos, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: He married Ellen Elizabeth Shogren, daughter of Charles Erik "Carl" Shogren and Mathilda Gustava Johnson, on 23 January 1907 at Douglas County, Minnesota.
Burial*: Gust Mattson was buried in 1973 in Fahlun Church Cemetery at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: He died in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 30 July 1973, at the age of 88.

Occupation*: He was Farmed in Belle River till 1915-bought farm S. of Carlos.
PARENTS*: He was the child of Anna & Matts Pearson/Person.

Family:

Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Children:

Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson+ b. 26 Mar 1907, d. 29 Apr 2008
Harold Mattson b. 1909, d. 1909
Ethel Josephine Mattson+ b. 12 Sep 1910, d. 25 Nov 2008
Edwin Mattson+ b. 27 May 1913, d. 17 Apr 1986
Edith Evangeline Mattson+ b. 19 Jun 1915, d. 28 Sep 2003
Ruben Mattson+ b. 29 Sep 1916, d. 6 Jan 1964
Eunice Mattson+ b. 2 Jul 1921, d. 29 Jan 2011
Gloria Eleanor Mattson+ b. 16 Nov 1923, d. 10 Aug 2014

Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson

F, b. 26 March 1907, d. 29 April 2008

Birth*: Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson was born on 26 March 1907 at Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: She married Eugene Franklin Maruska on 4 October 1941 at Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson married Wallace Daniel Almquist at St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson married Clarence Olstead in 1974 at Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Death*: Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson died in Douglas County, Minnesota, on 29 April 2008, at the age of 101.
Burial*: She was buried after 29 April 2008 in Fahlun Church Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 105378667) at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Married Name: As of 4 October 1941,her married name was Maruska.
Married Name: Her married name was Almquist.
Married Name: As of 1974,her married name was Olstead.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Family 1:

Eugene Franklin Maruska b. 3 Nov 1917, d. 27 May 1957

Marriage*: She married Eugene Franklin Maruska on 4 October 1941 at Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Family 2:

Wallace Daniel Almquist b. 15 Nov 1906, d. 15 Apr 1966

Marriage*: Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson married Wallace Daniel Almquist at St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Family 3:

Clarence Olstead d. 7 Sep 1986

Marriage*: Ragnhild Evelyn "Reggie" Mattson married Clarence Olstead in 1974 at Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota.

Harold Mattson

M, b. 1909, d. 1909

Death*: Harold Mattson died in Douglas County, Minnesota, in 1909.
Birth*: He was born in 1909 at Douglas County, Minnesota.

Note*: He !Died in infancy.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Ethel Josephine Mattson

F, b. 12 September 1910, d. 25 November 2008

Birth*: Ethel Josephine Mattson was born on 12 September 1910 at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: She married Rudolph Bernard "Rudy" Nelson on 15 July 1930 at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: Ethel Josephine Mattson died in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 25 November 2008, at the age of 98.
Burial*: She was buried after 25 November 2008 in Fahlun Church Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 37196789) at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Occupation*: She was Teacher.
Note*: She !5/88-1240 W. Lk. Cowdry Rd. Alexandria MN 56308 - Home.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Family:

Rudolph Bernard "Rudy" Nelson b. 6 Dec 1907, d. 4 Nov 1989

Child:

Rudolph Bernard Nelson Jr. b. 14 Dec 1936, d. 14 Nov 1938

Edwin Mattson

M, b. 27 May 1913, d. 17 April 1986

Birth*: Edwin Mattson was born on 27 May 1913 at Douglas County, Minnesota.
Burial*: He was buried in April 1986 in Fahlun Church Cemetery at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: He died in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 17 April 1986, at the age of 72.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Edith Evangeline Mattson

F, b. 19 June 1915, d. 28 September 2003

Birth*: Edith Evangeline Mattson was born on 19 June 1915 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Christening: She was christened on 15 July 1915 at Fahlun Church Cemetery, Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: She married Reuben John Bolin on 29 June 1941 at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: Edith Evangeline Mattson died in Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 28 September 2003, at the age of 88.

Religion*: She was Lutheran - Played Organ in the Fahlun Church.
Residence*: She lived between 1998 and 2003 at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Family:

Reuben John Bolin b. 18 Dec 1913, d. 15 Mar 2010

Child:

Douglas Allen Bolin b. 10 Jan 1943, d. 28 Nov 2003

Ruben Mattson

M, b. 29 September 1916, d. 6 January 1964

Birth*: Ruben Mattson was born on 29 September 1916 at Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: He died in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on 6 January 1964, at the age of 47.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Family:

Child:

Marvin Mattson b. 1941, d. 1961

Eunice Mattson

F, b. 2 July 1921, d. 29 January 2011

Birth*: Eunice Mattson was born on 2 July 1921 at Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: She married Henry Parnell Gordon at Minnesota.
Death*: Eunice Mattson died in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 29 January 2011, at the age of 89.
Burial*: She was buried after 29 January 2011 in Fahlun Church Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 116110447) at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Married Name: Her married name was Gordon.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Family:

Henry Parnell Gordon b. 1919, d. 1984

Children:

James Gordon b. Jul 1943, d. Jul 1943
Paul Gordon b. 1946, d. 1982

Gloria Eleanor Mattson

F, b. 16 November 1923, d. 10 August 2014

Birth*: Gloria Eleanor Mattson was born on 16 November 1923 at Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: She married Herman Southward on 15 January 1944 at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: Gloria Eleanor Mattson died in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 10 August 2014, at the age of 90.
Burial*: She was buried after 10 August 2014 in Evergreen Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 134256187) at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Married Name: As of 15 January 1944,her married name was Southward.

Parents:

Father*: Gust Mattson b. 10 Oct 1884, d. 30 Jul 1973
Mother*: Ellen Elizabeth Shogren b. 16 Jun 1887, d. 21 Dec 1986

Family:

Herman Southward b. 13 Apr 1918, d. 14 Oct 1977

Carl Hanson

M, b. 23 September 1879, d. 28 December 1967

Birth*: Carl Hanson was born on 23 September 1879 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: He married Selma O. Shogren, daughter of Charles Erik "Carl" Shogren and Mathilda Gustava Johnson, in September 1903 at Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: Carl Hanson died on 28 December 1967, at the age of 88.
Burial*: He was buried after 28 December 1967 in Nelson Cemetery at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Family:

Selma O. Shogren b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 3 Dec 1968

Children:

Gerard Dallmore Hanson+ b. 17 Oct 1904, d. 8 Jun 1999
Harley W Hanson b. 1906
Ruby S G Hanson b. 1908
Waymon E Hanson b. 1912
Eleanora G. Hanson (Twin) b. 1915

Gerard Dallmore Hanson

M, b. 17 October 1904, d. 8 June 1999

Birth*: Gerard Dallmore Hanson was born on 17 October 1904 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Marriage*: He married Hazel Lenora Knutson on 5 June 1927 at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: Gerard Dallmore Hanson died in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 8 June 1999, at the age of 94.
Burial*: He was buried after 8 June 1999 in Nelson (Douglas Co. Hist. Society Cemetery Listing for Nelson Cemetery.) at Nelson, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Carl Hanson b. 23 Sep 1879, d. 28 Dec 1967
Mother*: Selma O. Shogren b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 3 Dec 1968

Family:

Hazel Lenora Knutson b. 1902

Waymon E Hanson

M, b. 1912

Birth*: Waymon E Hanson was born in 1912 at Belle River, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Carl Hanson b. 23 Sep 1879, d. 28 Dec 1967
Mother*: Selma O. Shogren b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 3 Dec 1968

Harley W Hanson

M, b. 1906

Birth*: Harley W Hanson was born in 1906 at Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Father*: Carl Hanson b. 23 Sep 1879, d. 28 Dec 1967
Mother*: Selma O. Shogren b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 3 Dec 1968

Ruby S G Hanson

F, b. 1908

Birth*: Ruby S G Hanson was born in 1908 at Wisconsin.

Parents:

Father*: Carl Hanson b. 23 Sep 1879, d. 28 Dec 1967
Mother*: Selma O. Shogren b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 3 Dec 1968

Eleanora G. Hanson (Twin)

F, b. 1915

Birth*: Eleanora G. Hanson (Twin) was born in 1915 at Sartell, Stearns County, Minnesota.

Note*: She !Question Birthplace?

Parents:

Father*: Carl Hanson b. 23 Sep 1879, d. 28 Dec 1967
Mother*: Selma O. Shogren b. 22 Feb 1883, d. 3 Dec 1968

Annie J. Westlund

F, b. 25 September 1892, d. 18 December 1992

Birth*: Annie J. Westlund was born on 25 September 1892.
Marriage*: She married Carl August Shogren, son of Charles Erik "Carl" Shogren and Mathilda Gustava Johnson.
Death*: Annie J. Westlund died in Turlock, Stanislaus County, California, on 18 December 1992, at the age of 100.

PARENTS*: She was the child of Hannah Christenson & August Westlund.
Married Name: Her married name was Shogren.
Residence*: She lived in 1988 at Turlock, Stanislaus County, California.

Family:

Carl August Shogren b. 30 Mar 1885, d. 18 May 1962

Bertha Emilia Swanson

F, b. 6 February 1896, d. 29 December 1985

Birth*: Bertha Emilia Swanson was born on 6 February 1896 at Monroe Center, Ogle County, Illinois.
Marriage*: She married Herman Albin Shogren, son of Charles Erik "Carl" Shogren and Mathilda Gustava Johnson, on 17 June 1915 at Spruce Hill, Douglas County, Minnesota.
Death*: Bertha Emilia Swanson died in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, on 29 December 1985, at the age of 89.

PARENTS*: She was the child of Emma/Emelia Johansdotter & Andreas Gustav Swanson of Spruce Hill.

Family:

Herman Albin Shogren b. 3 Mar 1893, d. 24 Jul 1973

Child:

Carl Emmett "Emmett" Shogren+ b. 3 Apr 1916, d. 19 Apr 1996