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| Scandia Musings Anniversaries & Birthdays Week of May 4 - May 10 |
Halvard Halvardsson [4299] (1815-1894), the second husband of
my third great-great grandmother Anna Halvardsdotter [4275] (1810-1891) was
born on this day in 1815 in Eksharad, Varmlands lan, Sweden. Although he is
listed as the stepfather to Halvard Larsson [4294] (my second great
grandfather’s brother) it is pretty clear that since Halvard Larsson was born
in Oct 1840 and his “father” Lars Elofsson died in Aug 1838 that is an
impossibility. It also might be one of the reasons why Halvard Larsson immigrated to the USA
in 1869. In any event, Halvard and Anna went on to have two daughters, and live
in the community (and on the same farm) that Anna lived in with her first
husband. Halvard visited the USA and appeared on the 1880 US federal census
staying with his “step-son” Halvard and his family (and is listed on
the census as Halvard's step-father). The various children from Anna's two marriages
remained close. The brothers (actually step-brothers) Halvard Larsson and Elof Larsson settled
in the same farming community in Minnesota and shared adjoining farms. I guess there is a little
bit of scandal in every family – and I think it is wonderful that both the
step-father and step-son were able to stay in touch. From the
household examination reports, it looks like Halvard and Anna were together for
over 50 years.
May 6
Anton Zagradisnik [915] (1839-1918) my second great grandfather
was born on this day in 1839 in Gornji Grad, Austria. This is one of those places that goes back and forth between countries as a
result of war. The Zagradisnik family was/is ethnically Slovenian. I have not yet
found Anton’s parents. Anton was the husband of Anna Pevec [916] (1840-unk).
Anton and Anna had seven children, including my great grandmother Antonia
Zagradisnik [898]. Luckily we do have a photograph of Antonia with her parents
and some of her siblings so I have been able to put a name with a face for Anton and Anna.
Anton Zagradisnik [923] (1889-1963) my great-great uncle,
was born on this day in Nova Stifta, Austria. He was the son of Anton
Zagradisnik [915] and Anna Pevic [916] (and in a little twist of serendipity he
and his father share a birthday and his father is listed right above!). Anton was first married to Elizabeth Miller
[2373] (1896-1972). Anton and Elizabeth had one daughter and later divorced.
Anton then married Marja Louisa Strmonik [928] (1902-1979), who was also
divorced. Anton and Mary had three daughters and made their home in King County, Washington. Both Anton and Mary are buried at the Black Diamond cemetery in Washington.
May 9
Marit Elofsdotter [4311] (1793-unk) my third great-great aunt, was
born on this day in Fastnas, Norra Ny, Varmlands lan, Sweden. She was the
daughter of Elof Persson [4307] (1761-1827) and Kjerstin Andersdotter [4308]
(1767-1841]. Although I have “followed” Marit in the household examination
records and she is with her family in the 1820-1825 record, she is no longer
with the family in the 1825-1829 record. I need to get back to my Swedish
research and follow the paths of the extended family members – Marit has just
moved to the top of that list! I need to know where she went, whether she married and had a family, and if there are additional family members to add to my tree - inquiring minds and all that. Thankfully the Swedish records are a treat to work with, you just have to put in the time.
How are you doing with your family history research? This calendar meme is really pointing out the people in my family who are calling out for some attention!
If any of these names and/or places sound familiar, perhaps we share some common ancestors. Let's pool our knowledge and share our stories. I would enjoy hearing from you.
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