Jonas Mårtensson

Blev 37 år.

Äktenskap med Anna Brita Strid (1865 - 1929)

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Far: Mårten Mickelsson 1835-09-07 i Rengsjö
Mor:Karin Persdotter 1837-08-20 i Östra Kyrkbyn,Arbrå *

Båda till Nordamerika 1893-03-24
Arbrå AI:22b (1890-1894) Bild 43 / sid 296
(Även hans syster Anna f.1874-06-05)

* Barn:
Mårten Mårtensson 1864-06-13
Karin Mårtensdotter 1865-12-31
Per Mårtensson 1868-06-04
Jonas Mårtensson 1871-04-11
Anna Mårtensdotter 1874-06-05
Olov Mårtensson 1878-07-02
Gertrud Mårtensdotter 1879-12-12
Lars Mårtensson 1882-10-12
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In his native country he was in turn a bake, farm laborer and blacksmith.
The last name trade he mastered and received a diploma for skilled artisanship.
He emigrated in 1892, going to Omaha, Nebraska. After four year's stay, he left for
Wilmette, IL. and then for Evanston in 1898.
In 1901 he started in business as a carriagemaker and blacksmith and still runs
a busy shop at Maple Ave. and University Place.
Mr Mortenson is a member of the Knights of Maccabees. In politics he is a straight
Republican and in religion a Lutheran.
Mr Mortensen was married in 1891 to Miss Anna Strid. They have one son
and two daughters".
Volyme 2, part 3, pages 249-250. "History of the Swedes of Illinois" edited by
Ernst W Olson in collaboration with Anders Schön and Martin J Engberg.
(Begravd på Rosehill Cemetery)
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Uppgift från:Jan Eurenius

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