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Henry Erik Peterson 1899–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1899

Birth Location: Sweden

Death Date: 19 April 1999

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Father: Gustav Peterson

Mother: Gustava Sward

Spouse(s): Viola Anderson

Children(s):

In 1899, Henry Erik Peterson entered the world in Sweden, born to Gustav Peterson And Gustava Sward. Henry Erik Peterson married Viola Anderson, and had children including Dean R Peterson, Raymond L Peterson. Henry Erik Peterson passed away in 1999 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Henry Erik Peterson entered the world in Sweden, born to Gustav Peterson And Gustava Sward.
  • Henry Erik Peterson married Viola Anderson, and had children including Dean R Peterson, Raymond L Peterson.
  • Henry Erik Peterson passed away in 1999 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gustav Peterson
1873–1955
Birth Location: Ånimskog, Älvsborg, Sverige
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Gustava Sward
1876–1958
Birth Location: Sweden
GS

Spouses(s)

Viola Anderson
1907–2011
Birth Location: Illinois
VA

Children(s)

Henry Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Henry Peterson
1899–1999
Birth Place: Sweden
Parents
Gustav Peterson
1873–1955
Ånimskog, Älvsborg, Sverige
Gustava Sward
1876–1958
Sweden
Grandparents
Petter (magnus) andersson
1829–1906
Hillebol, Näs, Ånimskog (P)
Albertine (Johanne Gesine) Andersson
1830–1916
Ånimskog, Älvsborg, Sverige
Johannes Svärd
1837–1908
Tydje, Sverige
Sofia Larsdotter
1837–1905
Tydje, Sverige
Great-Grandparents
Andreas Pettersson
1800–1882
Cajsa (Bryngelsdotter)
1798–1863
Anders Svensson
1798–1881
Maria Jonsdotter
1793–1857
Magnus Pettersson
1806–
Lars Jansson
1795–1863
Johanna Magnusdotter
1814–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Catharina (Andersdotter)
1779–
Peter Andersson
1776–
Sven Larsson
1760–1809
Kerstin Torstensdotter
1766–1840

Henry Peterson's Timeline

5 Records

1899
24 Jun 1899
Birth of Henry Erik Peterson in Sweden
Sweden
1930
1930
Age 31
Henry Erik Peterson resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 36
Henry Erik Peterson resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 41
Henry Erik Peterson resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1999
19 April 1999
Age 100
Death of Henry Erik Peterson in Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1899
    Event Place: Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 390
    [2] Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, Genline AB; Johanneshov, Sweden; GID Number: 1965.46.900; Roll/Fiche Number: CK5547
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1196; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 100-110
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 482-10-0907; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 677; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0085; Image: 394.0; FHL microfilm: 2340412
    [6] Iowa, Marriage Records
    [7] Sweden, Select Baptisms
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1920
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 5; Page Number: 240

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1921
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 677; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0085; Image: 394.0; FHL microfilm: 2340412

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 677; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0085; Image: 394.0; FHL microfilm: 2340412

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1196; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 100-110

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1196; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 100-110

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Copenhagen
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 5; Page Number: 240

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 390

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sweden
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 5; Page Number: 240

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 April 1999
    Event Place: Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 482-10-0907; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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