Peter Swanson

Last updated 17 Nov 2022 in Spear–Johnson Family.

Individual

Born: 10 Dec 1851 in , , , Konungariket Sverige (Kingdom of Sweden)

Supporting evidence for:
name

birth-charles-swanson-1887: Delayed registration of birth for Charles Edwin Swanson (1887); Becker County, Minnesota, registration number 543; Minnesota State Department of Health, Division of Birth and Death Records and Vital Statistics, filed 23 Feb 1943; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter Swanson).

birth-elmira-swanson-1883: Birth record for Elmira Cornelia Swanson (1883); Becker County, Minnesota, record number A-5-33, County Recorder for Becker County, Minnesota, filed 27 Dec 1883; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter _____)

birth-hattie-swanson-1889: Certified copy of birth register for Hattie Maria Swanson (1889); Becker County, Minnesota, record number “A” 153, Clerk of the District Court, State of Minnesota, County of Becker, registered 12 Oct 1889; certified copy generated 10 Dec 1953; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter [Swanson]).

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩ Swanson). See research notes for spelling details.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 13, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 152A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0013" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 689 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374702]

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter Swanson).

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11: 1885 Minnesota State Census, schedule 1, Becker County, Audubon Township, pages 11–12 (form) or 28–29 (corners); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1885 ⟩ Becker" image 10; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 20, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 10, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩ ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4: 1895 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, page 4; Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1895 ⟩ Becker" image 52; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll V290_48, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩ ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7: 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, sheet 7 (form) or page 97 (corner); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 May 2007) ⟩ "1905 ⟩ Becker" image 95; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 107, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977” [Some pages were filmed out-of-order.]

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩ Swanson). See research notes for spelling details.

interview-loretta-spear-2006: Email conversation with Loretta Pearl (Johnson) Spear, 19 Aug 2006, includes physical notes sent by mail; privately held

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter Swanson).

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birth

birth-elmira-swanson-1883: Birth record for Elmira Cornelia Swanson (1883); Becker County, Minnesota, record number A-5-33, County Recorder for Becker County, Minnesota, filed 27 Dec 1883; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes location (Sweden).

birth-hattie-swanson-1889: Certified copy of birth register for Hattie Maria Swanson (1889); Becker County, Minnesota, record number “A” 153, Clerk of the District Court, State of Minnesota, County of Becker, registered 12 Oct 1889; certified copy generated 10 Dec 1953; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes age (37) and location (Sweden). Using Hattie's birth date of 6 Oct 1889 gives a birth date range from 7 Oct 1851 to 6 Oct 1852.

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Dec/1851), age (48), and location (Sweden). Using his age and the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1851 to 1 June 1852, which encompasses the given date.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 13, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 152A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0013" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 689 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374702]

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes age (58) and location (Sweden (Swed)). Using his age and the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a birth date range from 16 Apr 1851 to 15 Apr 1852.

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11: 1885 Minnesota State Census, schedule 1, Becker County, Audubon Township, pages 11–12 (form) or 28–29 (corners); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1885 ⟩ Becker" image 10; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 20, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 10, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes age (33) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 May 1885 gives a birth date range from 2 May 1851 to 1 May 1852.

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4: 1895 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, page 4; Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1895 ⟩ Becker" image 52; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll V290_48, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes age (⟨conflict⟩) and location (Sweden). See research notes for conflict details.

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7: 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, sheet 7 (form) or page 97 (corner); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 May 2007) ⟩ "1905 ⟩ Becker" image 95; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 107, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977” [Some pages were filmed out-of-order.]

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes age (53) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 Jun 1905 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1851 to 1 Jun 1852.

interview-loretta-spear-2006: Email conversation with Loretta Pearl (Johnson) Spear, 19 Aug 2006, includes physical notes sent by mail; privately held

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source includes partial date (12/10/???? [mm/dd/yyyy]) and country (Sweden).

birth-charles-swanson-1887: Delayed registration of birth for Charles Edwin Swanson (1887); Becker County, Minnesota, registration number 543; Minnesota State Department of Health, Division of Birth and Death Records and Vital Statistics, filed 23 Feb 1943; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes age (35) and location (Sweden). Using his age and his son's birth date of 3 Jun 1887 gives a birth date range from 4 June 1851 to 3 June 1852.

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Family

Spouse/Partner: Petronella "Nellie" Eliason (1847 – ?)

Married: Bet 2 Jun 1872 and 15 Apr 1873

Supporting evidence for:
marriage

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Lines 76,77, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source identifies Petronela Swanson as the wife of Peder Swanson and the number of years married (27) for both. Using the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a marriage date range from 2 June 1872 to 1 June 1873.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 13, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 152A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0013" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 689 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374702]

Reference Detail: Lines 21,22, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source identifies Pettronella Swanson as the wife of Peter Swanson and the number of years married (37) for both. Using the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a marriage date range from 16 Apr 1872 to 15 Apr 1873.

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Child: Severin Swanson (1873 – ?)

Child: Edward P. Swanson (1876 – 1942)

Child: John Helmer Swanson (1879 – ?)

Child: Elmira Cornelea Swanson (1883 – ?)

Child: Charles Edwin Swanson (1887 – 1981)

Child: Hattie Maria "Mimi" Swanson (1889 – 1973)

Miscellaneous Facts

Events

Immigration: 1882

Citizenship: Naturalized, Bef 1 Jun 1900

Supporting evidence for:
events

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes year of immigration to the United States (1882) and years in the U.S. (18). These are consistent and, with the date of the census (1 Jun 1900) suggest a date range of 1 Jan 1882 to 31 May 1882 for his arrival in the United States.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 13, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 152A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0013" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 689 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374702]

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes year (1882).

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source indicates that Peder was a naturalized U.S. citizen by 1 June 1900.

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Attributes

Residence: at , , Minnesota, United States

Residence: at Audobon, Becker County, Minnesota, United States

Occupation: railroad employee

Residence: at Audubon, Becker County, Minnesota, United States

Occupation: laborer

Residence: at Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota, United States

Occupation: farmer

Residence: at Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota, United States

Occupation: farmer

Residence: at Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota, United States

Occupation: farmer

Residence: at Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota, United States

Occupation: farmer

Residence: at Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota, United States

Supporting evidence for:
attributes

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4: 1895 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, page 4; Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1895 ⟩ Becker" image 52; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll V290_48, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes date range (12 Jun 1895), years in state (13y 2m), and location (Minnesota).

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11: 1885 Minnesota State Census, schedule 1, Becker County, Audubon Township, pages 11–12 (form) or 28–29 (corners); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1885 ⟩ Becker" image 10; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 20, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 10, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 May 1885) and location (Audubon, Becker County, Minnesota).

birth-charles-swanson-1887: Delayed registration of birth for Charles Edwin Swanson (1887); Becker County, Minnesota, registration number 543; Minnesota State Department of Health, Division of Birth and Death Records and Vital Statistics, filed 23 Feb 1943; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 3, 1887) and occupation (R.R. Employee).

birth-charles-swanson-1887: Delayed registration of birth for Charles Edwin Swanson (1887); Becker County, Minnesota, registration number 543; Minnesota State Department of Health, Division of Birth and Death Records and Vital Statistics, filed 23 Feb 1943; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 3, 1887) and location (Audubon, Minn) of residence.

birth-hattie-swanson-1889: Certified copy of birth register for Hattie Maria Swanson (1889); Becker County, Minnesota, record number “A” 153, Clerk of the District Court, State of Minnesota, County of Becker, registered 12 Oct 1889; certified copy generated 10 Dec 1953; privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes Hattie's birth date (6 Oct 1889) and occupation (Laborer).

obituary-hattie-marks-1973: Obituary draft for Hattie Marie (Swanson) Marks (1973); by Charles Swanson, undated; privately held [This is a photocopy of the draft obituary for Hattie, written by her brother Charles Swanson.]

Comment Detail: Source includes year (1890) and location (a farm in Hamden Township [, Minnesota]).

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4: 1895 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, page 4; Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1895 ⟩ Becker" image 52; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll V290_48, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes official date (1 Jun 1895) and occupation (farm laborer).

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4: 1895 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, page 4; Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1895 ⟩ Becker" image 52; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll V290_48, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes official date (1 Jun 1895) and location (Township of Hamden, Becker County, Minnesota).

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1900) and occupation (Farmer).

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1900) and location (Hamden Township, County: Becker, State: Minnesota).

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7: 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, sheet 7 (form) or page 97 (corner); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 May 2007) ⟩ "1905 ⟩ Becker" image 95; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 107, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977” [Some pages were filmed out-of-order.]

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Jun 1905) and occupation (farmer).

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7: 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, sheet 7 (form) or page 97 (corner); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 May 2007) ⟩ "1905 ⟩ Becker" image 95; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 107, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977” [Some pages were filmed out-of-order.]

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Jun 1905), and location (Hamden, Becker County, Minnesota).

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 13, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 152A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0013" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 689 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374702]

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (15 Apr 1910) and occupation (Farmer).

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 13, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 152A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0013" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 689 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374702]

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (15 Apr 1910) and location (Hamden Township, County: Becker, State: Minnesota).

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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)

CONFLICTS

Birth Date: This database uses 10 December 1851.Using his age (44) on the official 1895 Minnesota census date of 1 June 1895 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1850 to 1 Jun 1851. [census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4]

Immigration Date: This database uses 1882. The 1905 Minnesota census notes he had been living in Minnesota for 28 years, or since 1877. [census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7]

SPELLING

Given Name: This database uses Peter. The 1900 census and 1905 Minnesota census use the alternate spelling, Pedar. [census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b, census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7]

Given Name: This database uses Peter. The 1885 and 1895 Minnesota censuses use the [nickname] Pet. [census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11, census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4]

Surname: This database uses Swanson. The 1885 and 1895 Minnesota censuses use Swensen. [census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11, census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4]

FOLLOWUP

Both of his parents were Swedish. [census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7]

His birth name may have been Petrus Svensson, and he may have been born 10 Dec 1851, in Jonstorp, Malmohus Län (Skåne Län), Sweden.

He may have married Petronella on 31 Dec 1872 in either Jonstorp or Omakarr, Malmohus Län (Skåne Län), Sweden.

Supporting evidence for:
research notes

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11: 1885 Minnesota State Census, schedule 1, Becker County, Audubon Township, pages 11–12 (form) or 28–29 (corners); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1885 ⟩ Becker" image 10; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 20, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 10, family 86

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4: 1895 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, page 4; Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1895 ⟩ Becker" image 52; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll V290_48, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7: 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, sheet 7 (form) or page 97 (corner); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 May 2007) ⟩ "1905 ⟩ Becker" image 95; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 107, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977” [Some pages were filmed out-of-order.]

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

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