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Eric Peterson 1822 – 1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 March 1822

Birth Location: Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden

Death Date: 26 Aug 1887

Death Location: Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA

Father: Petter Larsson

Mother: Anna Ersdotter

Spouse(s): Anna Josefson, Mary Peterson

Children(s): Matilda Peterson, Anthony Peterson, Agnes Peterson, Amelia Peterson, Hildah Peterson, Julia Peterson

Eric Peterson was born in 1822 in Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden, the child of Petter Larsson and Anna Greta Ersdotter. Eric Peterson married Anna Louisa Josefson, Mary Peterson, and had children including Matilda Peterson, Anthony Peterson, Agnes Peterson, Amelia Peterson, Hildah Peterson, Julia Peterson. Eric Peterson passed away in 1887 in Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • Eric Peterson was born in 1822 in Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden, the child of Petter Larsson and Anna Greta Ersdotter.
  • Eric Peterson married Anna Louisa Josefson, Mary Peterson, and had children including Matilda Peterson, Anthony Peterson, Agnes Peterson, Amelia Peterson, Hildah Peterson, Julia Peterson.
  • Eric Peterson passed away in 1887 in Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Petter Larsson
1785 – 1849
Birth Location: Hållsjötorp, Karlskoga, Örebro Län, Sverige
PL
Anna Ersdotter
1791 – 1854
Birth Location: Äsphögden, Karlskoga, Örebro, Sweden
AE

Spouses(s)

Anna Josefson
Birth Location: –
AJ
Mary Peterson
1837 –
Birth Location: Norway
MP

Children(s)

Matilda Peterson
1854 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
MP
Anthony Peterson
1860 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AP
Agnes Peterson
1862 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AP
Amelia Peterson
1864 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AP
Hildah Peterson
1867 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
HP
Julia Peterson
1873 –
Birth Location: Wisconsin
JP

Eric Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Eric Peterson
1822 – 1887
Birth Place: Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden
Parents
Petter Larsson
1785 – 1849
Hållsjötorp, Karlskoga, Örebro Län, Sverige
Anna (Greta) Ersdotter
1791 – 1854
Äsphögden, Karlskoga, Örebro, Sweden
Grandparents
Lars Pehrsson
1755 – 1789
Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden
Katarina Ersdotter
1761 – 1820
Hjälmunge, Hållnäs, Uppsala (C), Sweden
Erik (Andersson) Asphroth
1761 – 1836
Äsphöjden, Karlskoga, Örebro, Sweden
Catharina Pehrsdotter
1762 – 1828
Råglanda, Långserud, Värmland, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Pehr Larsson
1724 – 1787
Sara Andersdotter
1735 – 1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eric Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Eric Peterson (26 March 1822 – 26 Aug 1887) m. Anna (Louisa) Josefson m. Mary Peterson (abt 1837 – )
  1. 1. Matilda Peterson (abt 1854 – )
  2. 2. Anthony Peterson (abt 1860 – )
  3. 3. Agnes Peterson (abt 1862 – )
  4. 4. Amelia Peterson (abt 1864 – )
  5. 5. Hildah Peterson (abt 1867 – )
  6. 6. Julia Peterson (Abt 1873 – )

Eric Peterson's Timeline

9 Records

1822
26 March 1822
Birth of Eric Peterson in Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden
Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden
1858
11 Dec 1858
Age 36
Eric Peterson was married in Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Eric Peterson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Eric Peterson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Eric Peterson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1886
28 Jul 1886
Age 64
Eric Peterson resided here in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, United States
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, United States
1887
26 Aug 1887
Age 65
Death of Eric Peterson in Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
1887
26 Aug 1887
Age 65
Death of Eric Peterson in Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA
Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA
1887
21 Sep 1887
Age 65
Eric Peterson - Probate in Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
Pepin, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 March 1822
    Event Place: Immen, Karlskoga, Orebro Lan, Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: 1441; Page: 24D; Enumeration District: 104
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1731; Page: 245A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Page: 55
    [4] Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1858
    Event Place: Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, Marriage Index, 1820-1907

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1849
    Event Place: Herrnäset, Värmland
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Page: 55

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1731; Page: 245A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: 1441; Page: 24D; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Roll #: 143; Archive Publication #: M841

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Nordamerika
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1887
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987, Probate Records; Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Pepin County); Probate Place: Pepin, Wisconsin

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1887
    Event Place: Stockholm, Pepin County, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1987, Probate Records; Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Pepin County); Probate Place: Pepin, Wisconsin
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