Histories

1928 Vaxjo Family Tree

This is from an unattributed translation of an original in Swedish. The original is dated 1928, however someone continued to maintain the tree as there are annotations up to 1940.

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FAMILY TREE

of the Ericsson family, the Tideberg branch, from Moheda parish in Kronobergs diocese, partly according to verbal accounts and partly, to annotations in the congregations church records. Tideberg - This property (1/2 nantal) conveyed to the Royal Treasury (1/4Kronoskatte) in Moheda parish of Kronobergs diocese was, until March 28, 1744, an estate owned by the Crown for the use of the reserve. Cavalry Captain of a Regiment of “Adelsfanan”, when, according to Royal statute of September 19, 1723 it was bought from the Crown by the Counselor of Commerce the Honorable Elof Steuch. Presumably, about 1770 it was sold by his heirs to Erik Pehrsson from Horda Sodregard in the same parish.

Pehr according to tradition, was a landowner in Ostanakra of Moheda parish.

Eric Landowner, born 1729, died June 17, 1797, of yellow jaundice at 56 years of age. Interred June 24, 1797. Inventory was made June 26, 1797.

On January 6, 1759 Eric Persson of Hossjo Inn, in Slatthog parish, was married to the widow Elm Nilsdotter of Horda Sodregard. She was born August 28, 1731 in Vegby, Norregard and died December 28, 1761 of tuberculosis. She was interred January 6, 1762. In 1766 the widower Eric married Ingrid Nilsdotter in Lycke. She was born in 1740 and died in Tideberg March 7, 1814 of senility, 74 years of age. Her parents were Nils and Lisbet of Lycke.

Peter born, in Horda October 10, 1766 and baptized October 12. In 1793 he moved from Tideberg to Brannhult in Moheda parish where he was a landowner. Married in 1793 to Ingrid Carlsdotter who was born in 1774.

Ian born August 24, 1776, died October 1, 1868, owner of Tideberg which he purchased from his siblings, November 4, 1797. Married, prob¬ably in 1798 to Maja Jonsdotter from Stenshult in Ivennaberg parish. She was born June 27, 1731, baptized July 1, 1781 and died in Tideberg January 26, 1872. Ian was well versed in the Catechism and knew all the articles well. Maja’s parents were Jons Mansson and Ingrid Anders¬dotter of Stenshult. Carl Nilsson of Skeppshult, a brother of Ingrid from Lycke, was one of Ian’s godfathers.

Carl born October 1, 1779. In 1799 he moved to Bergs parish and, later was a landowner in Halla Klasentorp in Slatthog parish.

Olof born December 5, 1783. In 1799 he moved to Brannhult in Molieda parish end, later, was a landowner in Kiasentorp, Ben;tsgard of Slatthog parish.

Lena born December 27, 1771, baptized January 1, 1772, married to landowner, Iven Johansson in Hoksboda of Slatthog parish.

Sara born February 13, 1774, married in 1793 to Olof Jonasson in Hakuahult of Bergs parish.

Eric born July 15, 1803, died May 3, 1876. Churchwarden, owner of Tideberg and grist and saw mills in Humblaus (or Pukastrom) and Sriittin in Moheda parish. Married December 26, 1826 by the Curate Theorin of Ohr to Cajsa Danielsdotter from Boatorp Rattaregard in Moheda parish. She was born January 14, 1808 and died July 5, 1887. Her parents were Daniel Jonasson from Ryd, Ostregard and Greta Jonasdotter. Greta’s parents were Jonas Olofsson (who came from Hossjo, Norregard in Slatthog parish in 1798) and Catharina Jonasdotter.

Johannes born December 9, 1827 and died August 29, 1896. He owned Lycke in Noheda parish and was part owner of Torp Iron Works, a blast furnace and foundry, which he established, at that place. Church-warden, reliable citizen and a member of the Community Council. Married to Elin Jonasdotter from Natteryd, Backagard in Moheda parish. She was born September 20, 1822 and died March 1, 1903 (for the children see be low)

Carl born August 24, 1834 and died in 1904. He was married to Marta Nilsdotter from Ugglehult in Aneboda parish. She was born in 1840 and died in chicago, Illinois, February 6, 1907.

Anders born Sunday, April 29, 1838 and was baptized the same day. He was the former owner of Tideberg but since 1883 he lived on his own estate in Vargstad. Previously he had been a merchant. He was married on March 25, 1865 to Sophia Andersdotter from Klasentorp. Per Hakanssous farm in Slatthog. She was the daughter of Councilman Anders Pettersson and Maria Jonsdotter, born August 12, 1838 and died May 10, 1927. In 1917 Anders Ericsson was severely injured in a runaway accident, his right foot being almost torn off, but luckily, it was soon, fully restored.

Christoffer born January 13, 1845, died March 5, 1902 in Kirkhaven, Minnesota, U.S.A. He was married to Kristina Olofsdotter from Fralse¬garden in Bergs parish. He was the former owner of Torps Herregard in Moheda parish. About 1890 he moved to the United States with his family. The children were: - Eric, who died at an early age in Torp. Ernst Gustaf, Einar Olof and Hilda Karolina. The last named was married in America and died there.

Sara born December 20, 1830, died February 16, 1914, was married to landowner Christofer Jonasson in Hoims Vastregard of Bergs parish. They had two sons and two daughters of whom, the son Johan August bought Tideberg from Anders Ericsson in 1883, but after a few years moved, with his family to the United States.

Henry, born August 3, 1861. Married to Lena Maria Johnson May 8, 1386, born August 25, 1859, died November 22, 1939.
Carl Gustaf Nataniel, born February 9, 1866, died March 9, 1929.
Nils John Emil, born May 23, 1868.
Matilda Carolina, born October 25, 1870.
Otto William, born February 8, 1873.
Hanna Betia Evodia, born March 14, 1895.
Martha Naomi Elisabeth, born September 17, 1878, died December, 1896.

Walter Henry, born February 22, 1837.
Florence Winnifred, born August 8, 1888.
Clarence Einar, born May 23, 1890.
Martha Eveline Marguerite, born July 11, 1895.
Dewey, born May 1, 1898.
Hazel Harriet, born January 6, 1900.
Virginia Corinne Irigeborg, born May 26, 1905.

Jon Nilsson, Organist of Aneboda Church of Stora Ugglehult, died August 23, 1762. He was married to Elin Nilsdotter who died August 16, 1751. He was usually called Musician Jon, because he furnished the music at weddings and parties. One time, when he was on a long trip to the Parishes, to play at a wedding and riding his horse, as was the custom, he rode over the frozen Ugglehult pond. On the way home he fell asleep on his horse, so soundly, that he did not awake before the horse had swum across the, now open, pond.

He is described as a very tall, strong, man and his voice could be heard a long distance when he sang in Aneboda Church. Out to Stampeslatten his voice could be clearly heard above the other singers at Church services. In a large gathering of people, assembled to see the King as he travelled along the highway past Ugglehult Jon attracted the King’s attention by his lofty stature. When the King inquired “Can this stony region produce people like you?" Musician Jon replied “You sometimes find gold among the stones.”

Nils residing in Ugglehult died in 1812. He was a horse and cattle dealer arid had at different times owned farms in the district. He was married to Anna Katarina Petersdotter Rets (sister of Greta of Natteryd, Backegard in Moheda parish).

This Nils, during time of war, risked his life, when he went to Denmark for a shipment of horses. As he, luckily, escaped, he presented a large Chandelier to the Aneboda Church, in 1780. On the gift appeared the donor’s name and the 13th and 14th verses of the 66th psalm of David: - “I will come into Thy house with burnt offerings; I will pay my vows, that which my lips uttered ‘and my mouth promised, when I was in trouble.”

Kerstin married in Sparsmo.

Lisbet married in Eskas, Sodregard. As an indication of that periods way of thinking, it is related that she complained to her Father, that her husband whipped her. Then her Father took his cane and struck her, saying: - “If he whips my daughter, I will strike his wife.”

Lena

Inggard married to Per Simon.

Jon, residing in Natteryd, Ors parish, married to (1) Stina Svensdotter, Child Britta and (2) Stina Svernsdotter. Children: - Kajsa, Anna, Nils, Kristoffer and Maria.

Elisabeth married to Johannes, residing in Hossjo Inn, and later in Lilla Ugglehult. Children: - Jon, Peter, Kristoffer, Lisa and Kristina.

Nils Peter born June 12, 1781, died June 5, 1856, Councilman in Ugglehult. Married (1) to Sara Gabrielsdotter from Lilla Ugglehult born 1781, died 1827. Eight children, among them, Jon, Nils (x) and Anna, (2) Marta Nilsdotter from Slatthult in Bergs parish (a widow with three children) and (3) Lisa Stina Petersdotter from Loneslatt (childless)

Kristoffer born 1785, died 1869, residing in Gamla Sateri and later in Aneboda. Married (1) to Maja Kristoffersdotter, children: - Christina, Anna and Nils and (2) Lena Stina from Milnarp.

Gabriel

Sara Lisa, residing in Stenkulla, Tolg parish. Married to Nils Peter Persson. Children: - Johan,Gustaf, Anders, August and Nathilda.

Johannes, residing in Torp, Noheda and Skakkeloso parish. Went to the United States in 1365. Married (1) to Stina Jonsdotter. Child Anna and (2) in America, children: - Minnie, Ada, Tilda, Berta and Augusta, Norman.

Marta (twin sister of Maria) residing in Torp, Bokehoim, Moheda parish. Married to Carl Ericsson from Tideberg in Moheda parish. Child - see below.

Maria (twin sister of Marta) residing in Teguaby, Tosagard, Hemsjo parish. Married to Johan Nagnusson. Children: - Gustaf, Tilda, Anna, Gustaf, Tina, Hilda, Jenny and Per.

The above is according to notes made by Mother Sara in Ugglehult, daughter of Nils (x), Nils Peterssori in Bjorkeryd, Moheda parish. That this has been correctly copied is attested by

F. Ericsson
Vaxjo, the 25th of April 1928