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John Peterson 1858–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 August 1858

Birth Location: Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden

Death Date: 18 May 1935

Death Location: Alpha, Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Petter Jansson

Mother: Sara Danielsdotter

Spouse(s): Mathilda Thor

Children(s): Ivan Peterson, Hjalmer Peterson, Levin Peterson, Olga Peterson

The story of John Peterson began in 1858 in Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden. In 1900, John Peterson resided in Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA. John Peterson married Mathilda Gustava Thor, and had children including Hjalmer Theodore Peterson, Ivan Robert Peterson, Levin Gottfrid Peterson, Olga Mathilda Peterson. John Peterson passed away in 1935 in Alpha, Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Peterson began in 1858 in Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden.
  • In 1900, John Peterson resided in Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA.
  • John Peterson married Mathilda Gustava Thor, and had children including Hjalmer Theodore Peterson, Ivan Robert Peterson, Levin Gottfrid Peterson, Olga Mathilda Peterson.
  • John Peterson passed away in 1935 in Alpha, Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Peterson's Ancestors

Self
John Peterson
1858–1935
Birth Place: Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden
Parents
Petter "Per" Jansson
1831–1878
Nackarberget, Grangärde Parish, Kopparberg, Sweden
Sara Danielsdotter
1835–1924
Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden
Grandparents
Jan (Johan Ersson) Eriksson
1800–1849
Nackarberget, Grangärde Parish, Kopparberg, Sweden
Anna (Stina) Ersdotter
1804–1888
Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden
Daniel Ersson
1805–1873
Botaker, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden
Stina (Lena) Jansdotter
1815–1849
Grangärde, Kopparberg, Sverige
Great-Grandparents
Eric Jansson
1767–1825
Catharina Ersdotter
1771–1822
Eric VI:3
1783–1833
Stina Jansdotter
1781–1855
Eric Jansson
1772–
Catharina End
1769–1831
Jan Matsson
1777–
Elisabeth Persdotter
1787–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Yxsjön
1730–1805
Cherstin VII:2
1732–1806
Erik End
1732–1792
Sara End
1733–1808
Cherstin VII:6
1744–1820
Johan Olsson
1744–1802
Maria VII:28
1754–1820
Johan Persson
1749–1807
Karin Ersson
1741–1822
Daniel End
1742–1811
Cherstin VII:42
1747–1825
Mathias Jansson
1741–
Karin Jansdotter
1751–1793
Peter Andersson
1746–1806
Maria Jansdotter
1756–1808

John Peterson's Descendants

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John Peterson (9 August 1858–18 May 1935) m. Mathilda (Gustava) Thor (7 Oct 1864–28 Sep 1959)
  1. 1. Ivan (Robert) Peterson 1889–1987 m. Agnes (Axelina) Klang 1893–1943
    1. 1. James (Owen) Peterson 1929–2014 m. Barbara (Jean Boyce) twin 1933–2016
    2. 2. Jack (Wayne) Peterson 1936–
    3. 3. Ivan (Robert) Peterson 1924–2005 m. Lorraine (Martha) Lakotas 1928–2017
    4. 4. John (Alden) Peterson 1926–2002 m. Muriel (Irene) Strand 1927–1997
  2. 2. Hjalmer (Theodore) Peterson 1887–1974 m. Ruth (Elizabeth) Hjort 1893–1976
    1. 1. Lillian (Lucille) Peterson 1920–2004
    2. 2. Lester (Elliott) Peterson 1915–1998
    3. 3. Audrey (Eleanor) Lensing 1917–2015
  3. 3. Levin (Gottfrid) Peterson 1889–1956 m. Hanna Gillberg 1903–
    1. 1. Lloyd (Bertel) Peterson 1926–1951
    2. 2. Wallace (Gordon) Peterson 1927–1997
    3. 3. Daisy (Lorraine) Peterson 1930–2006
    4. 4. Phoebe (Maria Peterson) Richards 1922–2008
    5. 5. Infant Peterson 1939–1939
    6. 6. Daniel (Levin) Peterson 1924–1990
  4. 4. Olga (Mathilda) Peterson 1892–1992 m. Henry (C.) Carlson 1892–1960
    1. 1. Lyle (Henry) Carlson 1921–1990
    2. 2. Marguerite (Dorothea) Faini 1923–2021

John Peterson's Timeline

4 Records

1858
9 August 1858
Birth of John Peterson in Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden
Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden
1900
1900
Age 42
John Peterson resided here in Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 47
John Peterson resided here in Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
1935
18 May 1935
Age 77
Death of John Peterson in Falun, Burnett, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA
Falun, Burnett, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 August 1858
    Event Place: Dalkarlsberget, Grangärde, Kopparberg, (Dalarna), Sweden

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1879
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Wood Lake, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1935
    Event Place: Falun, Burnett, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alpha, Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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