YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Oscar Johnson 1881–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1881

Birth Location: Minnesota

Death Date: 5 June 1953

Death Location: Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Jan Jansson

Mother: Lena Johnson

Spouse(s): Evangeline Johnson

Children(s): Caroline Johnson

The story of Oscar Johnson began in 1881 in Minnesota. Oscar Johnson married Evangeline Elvira Johnson, and had children including Caroline Pernella Johnson. Oscar Johnson passed away in 1953 in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Find more search results for Oscar Johnson
OJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Oscar Johnson began in 1881 in Minnesota.
  • Oscar Johnson married Evangeline Elvira Johnson, and had children including Caroline Pernella Johnson.
  • Oscar Johnson passed away in 1953 in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jan Jansson
1842–1907
Birth Location: Tappen, Ljusnarsberg socken, Örebro län, Västmanland, Sweden
JJ
Lena Johnson
1840–1889
Birth Location: Stufkärn estate, Ljusnarsberg socken, Örebro län, Västmanland, Sweden
LJ

Spouses(s)

Evangeline Johnson
1891–1951
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
EJ

Children(s)

Caroline Johnson
1910–1981
Birth Location: Benson Ward 1, Swift, Minnesota
CJ

Oscar Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Johnson
1881–1953
Birth Place: Minnesota
Parents
Jan Jansson
1842–1907
Tappen, Ljusnarsberg socken, Örebro län, Västmanland, Sweden
Lena Johnson
1840–1889
Stufkärn estate, Ljusnarsberg socken, Örebro län, Västmanland, Sweden
Grandparents
Jan (Hindrik) Andersson
1820–1868
Vastra Loa,Ramsberg,Sweden
Maria (Louise or Lovisa Erickson or) Ersdotter
1820–1888
Rällselv, Ljusnarsberg, Örebro, Sweden
Lars (Isak) Johnson
1810–1897
Sweden
Catharina (Johanna) Johnson
1815–1898
Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Anders Larsson
1786–1822
Stina Jansdotter
1785–1838
Erik Hindersson
1777–1841
Lisa Pehrsdotter
1783–1864
Johan Ersson
1780–1840
Stina Ersdotter
1775–1835
Anders DNA
1776–1841
Catharina Jansdotter
1783–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lars Larsson
1757–1804
Stina Jansdotter
1767–1816
Jan Olsson
1741–1823
Brita Hindersdotter
1744–1818
Henric Hindersson
1744–1800
Stina Ersdotter
1748–1810
Pehr Persson
1753–1818
Brita Ersdotter
1752–1841
Erik Persson
1751–1823
Maria Jansdotter
1750–1814

Oscar Johnson's Descendants

1.
OJ
Oscar Johnson (Mar 1881–5 June 1953) m. Evangeline (Elvira) Johnson (06 Sep 1891–30 July 1951)
  1. 1. Caroline (Pernella) Johnson 1910–1981

Oscar Johnson's Timeline

12 Records

1880
8 March 1880
Birth of Oscar Johnson in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
1880
8 March 1880
Birth of Oscar Johnson in Eringbad, Sweden
Eringbad, Sweden
1880
28 Mar 1880
Oscar Johnson was baptized
None
1880
1880
Oscar Johnson resided here in Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1881
Mar 1881
Birth of Oscar Johnson in Minnesota
Minnesota
1900
1900
Age 19
Oscar Johnson resided here in Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Oscar Johnson resided here in Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1915
abt 1915
Age 34
Oscar Johnson resided here in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota, United States
1920
1920
Age 39
Oscar Johnson resided here in Benson, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Benson, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Oscar Johnson resided here in Benson, Swift, Minnesota
Benson, Swift, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 59
Oscar Johnson resided here in Benson, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Benson, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1953
5 June 1953
Age 72
Death of Oscar Johnson in Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 March 1880
    Event Place: Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01963; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 76-3B
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T625_864; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 175
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Torning, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: 635; Page: 240D; Enumeration District: 029
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Torning, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T624_716; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1374729
    [5] South Dakota, State Census, 1915
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Trinity Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M71; SSIRC Film Number: E-71

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 March 1880
    Event Place: Eringbad, Sweden

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1881
    Event Place: Minnesota

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1880
    Record Source: U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; Parish: Trinity Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: M71; SSIRC Film Number: E-71

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Torning, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: 635; Page: 240D; Enumeration District: 029

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Torning, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Torning, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T624_716; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1374729

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Event Place: South Dakota, United States
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: T625_864; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 175

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01963; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 76-3B

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benson, Swift, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01963; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 76-3B

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 June 1953
    Event Place: Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Oscar Johnson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE