Elias Petersson 1837-

farm laborer.

Elias had a mental problem which cause him to be recorded in the 1870 census as idiotic. His nephew Vasa perhaps inherited this condition.

Chronology

  • 18 Dec 1837 born , Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.
  • 13 Aug 1854 (age 17) immigrated , New York, New York.

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Grandfather Elias Pettersson 1782-

Grandmother Lena Jonsdotter 1785~-
 

Grandfather Magnus Pehrsson 1767~-

 Grandmother Catharina Persdotter 1786-

 

Father Peter Eliasson 1806-1844
 

Mother Sara Magnusdotter 1813-

Siblings Eva Maria Petersdotter 1835-, Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917, Elias Petersson 1837-,

 

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Information last updated in John Nelson's family history file on 15 May 2005
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