Source Citations for Petronella "Nellie" Eliason

The source descriptions are noted at the top of the page. Following them are detailed citation references.

Note that these are only source citations and reference details, and do not necessarily establish a fact beyond dispute. They are, however, sufficient (either individually or in combination) to make the compiler believe the associated facts are true.

Source Citations

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

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

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

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]

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]

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”

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”

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.]

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

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.]

Source Reference Details

Name Details

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

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

birth-elmira-swanson-1883:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Nellie _____).

birth-hattie-swanson-1889:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Nellie _____).

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 77, dwelling 91

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

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 22, dwelling 8

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

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 11, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (⟨spelling⟩ E. Swanson). See research notes for spelling details. The 'E' is presumed to be her taking her birth surname as a middle name after her marriage, and is not included in the database.

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 16, family 65

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

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 35, number of enumeration (unreadable)

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

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Nellie Elison).

Birth Details

birth-elmira-swanson-1883:

Comment Detail: Source includes location (Sweden).

birth-hattie-swanson-1889:

Comment Detail: Source includes age (41) and location (Sweden). See research notes for conflict details.

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 77, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Jan/1847), age (53), and location (Sweden). Using her age and the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1846 to 1 June 1847, which encompasses the given date.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 22, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes age (63) and location (Sweden (Swed)). Using her age and the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a birth date range from 16 Apr 1846 to 15 Apr 1847.

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 11, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes age (38) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 May 1885 gives a birth date range from 2 May 1846 to 1 May 1847.

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 16, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes age (48) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 Jun 1895 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1846 to 1 Jun 1847.

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 35 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes age (58) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 Jun 1905 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1846 to 1 Jun 1847.

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

Comment Detail: Source includes age (38) and location (Sweden). See research notes for conflict details.

Marriage Details

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

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:

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.

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 77, 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 her arrival in the United States.

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 11, family 86

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

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

Comment Detail: Source includes Charles' birth date (June 3, 1887) and location (Audubon, Minn.)

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 35 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes date range (17-30 Jun 1905), years in enumeration district (16y 2m), and location (Enumeration District No. 7, Minnesota).

obituary-hattie-marks-1973:

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

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 16, 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:

Reference Detail: Line 77, 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:

Reference Detail: Line 35 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Jun 1995) and location (Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota).

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 22, dwelling 8

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

Research Notes Details

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

(no additional information)

birth-elmira-swanson-1883:

(no additional information)

birth-hattie-swanson-1889:

(no additional information)

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 77, dwelling 91

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 22, dwelling 8

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 11, family 86

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 16, family 65

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 35 number of enumeration (unreadable)