The Petersson/Israelsson Family of Furuby, Sweden and Parkers Prairie, Minnesota

With Nelson descendants

Peter Eliasson was born in Granhult, Sweden. His first wife was Anna Catherina Danielsdotter. They had three children. Anna died in 1830 and Peter married Sara Magnusdotter. They had three children. In 1836 they moved to Furuby where Peter was a farmer and Juryman. They lived at Hanagard. Peter died in 1844 and Sara married Israel Magnusson. They had five children. These are their ancestors and descendants.

Generations: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth

1720 Queen Ulrica marries, Frederick I Hesse-Cassel, becomes King of Sweden 1721 Peace of Nystadt ends the Great Northern War, Sweden loses baltic provinces to Russia 1751 King Frederick dies, Adolf Frederick von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1771 King Adolf Frederick dies, Gustaf III von Holstein-Gottorpof, becomes King of Sweden 1789 Revolution in France begins 1792 King Gustaf III killed, Gustaf IV Adolf von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1809 King Gustaf IV abdicates, Karl XIII von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1815 Congress of Vienna, Sweden losed Finland to Russia and gains Norway from Denmark 1815 Napoleon defeated at Waterloo 1818 King Karl XIII dies, Karl XIV Jean Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden

Anders Andersson 1719~ farmer. He was born 1719~, Hovmantorp, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Hovmantorp (Rinigas Pakagard)

Wife Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~ . Their children were Anders Andersson 1749, Stina Andersdotter 1752~, Mathies Andersson 1755, Carl Andersson 1760, Ingrid Andersson 1763, Johannes Andersson 1767,

Jon Nilsson 1720~ He was born 1720~.

Wife Ingeborg Mansdotter 1726~ . Their children were Sara Jonsdotter 1741,

Per Jonson 1724~-1770~ He was born 1724~, Hovmantorp, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He died 1770~ (age 46), Hovmantorp, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Wife Stina Svensdotter 1726~ . Married 1745~ . Their children were Peter Persson 1749, Jonas Persson 1752-1755, Jonas Persson 1760,

Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~ She was born 1725~, Hovmantorp, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Husband Anders Andersson 1719~ . Their children were Anders Andersson 1749, Stina Andersdotter 1752~, Mathies Andersson 1755, Carl Andersson 1760, Ingrid Andersson 1763, Johannes Andersson 1767,

Stina Svensdotter 1726~ She was born 1726~, Hovmantorp, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

First Husband Per Jonson 1724~-1770~ . Married 1745~ . Their children were Peter Persson 1749, Jonas Persson 1752-1755, Jonas Persson 1760,

Second Husband Jons Olofsson 1734 . Married 1770~ . Their children were Maria Jonsdotter 1771,

Ingeborg Mansdotter 1726~ She was born 1726~.

Husband Jon Nilsson 1720~ . Their children were Sara Jonsdotter 1741,

1751 King Frederick dies, Adolf Frederick von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1771 King Adolf Frederick dies, Gustaf III von Holstein-Gottorpof, becomes King of Sweden 1789 Revolution in France begins 1792 King Gustaf III killed, Gustaf IV Adolf von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1809 King Gustaf IV abdicates, Karl XIII von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1815 Congress of Vienna, Sweden losed Finland to Russia and gains Norway from Denmark 1815 Napoleon defeated at Waterloo 1818 King Karl XIII dies, Karl XIV Jean Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden

Sara Jonsdotter 1741 son of Jon Nilsson 1720~ and Ingeborg Mansdotter 1726~. He was born 20 Apr 1741.

Granhult (Sorregard)

Wife Sara Jonsdotter 1741 . Married 26 Dec 1773, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden . Their children were Hakan Persson 1774, Catharina Persdotter 1786,

Peter Persson 1749 son of Per Jonson 1724~-1770~ and Stina Svensdotter 1726~. He was born 02 Oct 1749, Hovmantorp, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

First Wife Stina Andersdotter 1752~ . Their children were Elias Pettersson 1782, Annicka Petersdotter 1784, Johannes Petersson 1791,

Second Wife ____ . Their children were Catharine Petersdotter 1775,

Anders Andersson 1749 son of Anders Andersson 1719~ and Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~. He was born 1749.

Per Svensson 1751~ farmer. He was born 1751~.

Wife Sara Jonsdotter 1741 . Married 26 Dec 1773, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden . Their children were Hakan Persson 1774, Catharina Persdotter 1786,

Jonas Persson 1752-1755 son of Per Jonson 1724~-1770~ and Stina Svensdotter 1726~. He was born 1752, Hovmantorp (Lofahs), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He died 1755 (age 3), Hovmantorp (Lofahs), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Stina Andersdotter 1752~ daughter of Anders Andersson 1719~ and Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~. She was born 1752~.

Husband Peter Persson 1749 . Their children were Elias Pettersson 1782, Annicka Petersdotter 1784, Johannes Petersson 1791,

Mathies Andersson 1755 son of Anders Andersson 1719~ and Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~. He was born 1755.

Jonas Persson 1760 son of Per Jonson 1724~-1770~ and Stina Svensdotter 1726~. He was born 1760, Hovmantorp (Lofahs), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Carl Andersson 1760 son of Anders Andersson 1719~ and Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~. He was born 1760.

Ingrid Andersson 1763 daughter of Anders Andersson 1719~ and Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~. She was born 1763.

Johannes Andersson 1767 son of Anders Andersson 1719~ and Kirstin Larsdotter 1725~. He was born 1767.

Maria Jonsdotter 1771 daughter of Jons Olofsson 1734 and Stina Svensdotter 1726~. She was born 1771.

1771 King Adolf Frederick dies, Gustaf III von Holstein-Gottorpof, becomes King of Sweden 1789 Revolution in France begins 1792 King Gustaf III killed, Gustaf IV Adolf von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1809 King Gustaf IV abdicates, Karl XIII von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1815 Congress of Vienna, Sweden losed Finland to Russia and gains Norway from Denmark 1815 Napoleon defeated at Waterloo 1818 King Karl XIII dies, Karl XIV Jean Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1844 King Karl XIV dies, Oscar I Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1859 King Oscar I dies, Karl XV Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden

Magnus Pehrsson 1767~ farmer. He was born 1767~, Nobbele, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Wife Catharina Persdotter 1786 . Their children were Anna Lisa Magnusdotter 1805, Sara Magnusdotter 1808-1809, Peter Magnusson 1811-1812, Sara Magnusdotter 1813, Peter Magnusson 1816-1819,

Hakan Persson 1774 son of Per Svensson 1751~ and Sara Jonsdotter 1741. He was born 1774.

Catharine Petersdotter 1775 daughter of Peter Persson 1749 and Annicka. She was born 1775, Hovmantorp (Lofahs), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Elias Pettersson 1782 son of Peter Persson 1749 and Stina Andersdotter 1752~. He was born 06 May 1782, Hovmantorp (Lofahs), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Wife Lena Jonsdotter 1785~ . Their children were Peter Eliasson 1806-1844,

Annicka Petersdotter 1784 daughter of Peter Persson 1749 and Stina Andersdotter 1752~. She was born 1784, Hovmantorp (Lofahs), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Lena Jonsdotter 1785~ She was born 1785~.

Husband Elias Pettersson 1782 . Their children were Peter Eliasson 1806-1844,

Catharina Persdotter 1786 son of Per Svensson 1751~ and Sara Jonsdotter 1741. He was born 09 Mar 1786, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Wife Catharina Persdotter 1786 . Their children were Anna Lisa Magnusdotter 1805, Sara Magnusdotter 1808-1809, Peter Magnusson 1811-1812, Sara Magnusdotter 1813, Peter Magnusson 1816-1819,

Johannes Petersson 1791 son of Peter Persson 1749 and Stina Andersdotter 1752~. He was born 1791, Hovmantorp (Lofahs), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

1809 King Gustaf IV abdicates, Karl XIII von Holstein-Gottorp, becomes King of Sweden 1815 Congress of Vienna, Sweden losed Finland to Russia and gains Norway from Denmark 1815 Napoleon defeated at Waterloo 1818 King Karl XIII dies, Karl XIV Jean Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1844 King Karl XIV dies, Oscar I Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1859 King Oscar I dies, Karl XV Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1872 King Karl IV dies, Oscar II Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden

Anna Lisa Magnusdotter 1805 daughter of Magnus Pehrsson 1767~ and Catharina Persdotter 1786. She was born 07 Nov 1805, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Peter Eliasson 1806-1844 son of Elias Pettersson 1782 and Lena Jonsdotter 1785~. farmer and Juryman. He was born 05 Apr 1806, Granhult (Ostragard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He died Jan 1844 (age 38), Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Attsjo (Jons Markussonsgard) & Furuby (Hanagard)

First Wife Sara Magnusdotter 1813 . Their children were Eva Maria Petersdotter 1835, Elias Petersson 1837, Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917,

Second Wife Anna Catherina Danielsdotter 1806-1830 . Their children were Helena Petersdotter 1825, Elias Petersson 1827-1828,

Sara Magnusdotter 1808-1809 daughter of Magnus Pehrsson 1767~ and Catharina Persdotter 1786. She was born 05 Jun 1808, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. She died 04 Jun 1809 (age 1), Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Peter Magnusson 1811-1812 son of Magnus Pehrsson 1767~ and Catharina Persdotter 1786. He was born 11 Mar 1811, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He died 1812 (age 1).

Sara Magnusdotter 1813 daughter of Magnus Pehrsson 1767~ and Catharina Persdotter 1786. She was born 12 Mar 1813, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

First Husband Peter Eliasson 1806-1844 . Their children were Eva Maria Petersdotter 1835, Elias Petersson 1837, Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917,

Second Husband Israel Magnusson 1820 . Their children were Johan Magnus Israelsson 1845-1920, Mathilda Helena Israelsdotter 1848-1901, Carl August Israelsson 1850-1850, Anna Louisa Israelsdotter Monson 1851, Helena Sophia Israelsdotter 1853-1928, Frans August Israelsson 1856-1942,

Peter Magnusson 1816-1819 son of Magnus Pehrsson 1767~ and Catharina Persdotter 1786. He was born 16 Mar 1816, Granhult (Sorregard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He died 1819 (age 3).

1844 King Karl XIV dies, Oscar I Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1859 King Oscar I dies, Karl XV Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1872 King Karl IV dies, Oscar II Bernadotte, becomes King of Sweden 1914 First World War begins 1917 Revolution in Russia begins 1918 First World War ends

Helena Petersdotter 1825 daughter of Peter Eliasson 1806-1844 and Anna Catherina Danielsdotter 1806-1830. She was born 04 Aug 1825, Attsjo (Jons Markussonsgard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Husband UNNAMED . Married 1844

Elias Petersson 1827-1828 son of Peter Eliasson 1806-1844 and Anna Catherina Danielsdotter 1806-1830. He was born 20 Oct 1827, Attsjo (Jons Markussonsgard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He died 10 Nov 1828 (age 1).

Eva Maria Petersdotter 1835 daughter of Peter Eliasson 1806-1844 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. She was born 18 Jul 1835, Attsjo (Jons Markussonsgard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Husband ____ . Married 1859 . Their children were Carl Fredrik Johansson 1859-1859, Sara Stina Johansson 1860, Ellen C Hultin 1862, Johanna Maria Johansdotter 1862, Anna Mathilda Johansdotter 1864, Clas Johansson 1866, Charles Peter Hultin 1868, Maria Sophia Johansdotter 1868, Hans Enoch Johansson 1873, Johan August Johansson 1875-1875, Clara Johansdotter 1878,

Elias Petersson 1837 son of Peter Eliasson 1806-1844 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. farm laborer. He was born 18 Dec 1837, Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. Immigrated 13 Aug 1854 (age 17), New York, New York.

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

Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917 daughter of Peter Eliasson 1806-1844 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. homemaker. She was born 02 May 1841, Furuby, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. Immigrated 1858 (age 17), Quebec City, Quebec. She died 25 Sep 1917 (age 76), Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Parkers Prairie

Husband Anders Peter Nelson 1835-1914 . Married 28 Feb 1859, Chisago Lake, Chisago County, Minnesota . Their children were Helena Charlotta Judith Nelson 1860-1920, Eva Christina Wilhelmina Nelson 1865-1930, Nels Peter Rudolf Nelson 1873-1938, Martha Sarah Betsey Amanda Nelson 1875-1953, John Andrew Reynold Nelson 1880-1952, John Gustaf Vasa Nelson 1883-1961,

Johan Magnus Israelsson 1845-1920 son of Israel Magnusson 1820 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. He was born 04 Jun 1845, Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. Immigrated 14 May 1869 (age 24). He died 01 Jun 1920 (age 75), Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Returned to Sweden, 1877.

Wife Johanna Christina Magnidotter 1850-1891 . Married 1880 . Their children were Robert Leonard Johansson 1881-1952, Nanny Maria Johansdotter 1883-1884, Anna Amelia Johansdotter 1885-1886, Karl-Einar Johansson 1887-1933, Allis Victoria Johansdotter 1889-1890, Ester Elisabeth Johansdotter 1890-1891,

Mathilda Helena Israelsdotter 1848-1901 daughter of Israel Magnusson 1820 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. She was born 27 Mar 1848, Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. She died 19 Feb 1901 (age 53), Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Shaeffer, Minnesota

Husband Per August Gustafsson 1842 . Married 28 Nov 1869 . Their children were Clas Gustaf Persson 1871, Klara Helena Persdotter 1872, Gustaf Vilhelm Persson 1874, Carl Richard Persson 1875-1875, Augusta Matilda Persdotter 1876, Anna Emilia Persdotter 1877, Pehr Erik Persson 1879, Sara Charlotta Persdotter 1880-1891, Ellen Sophia Persdotter 1881-1892, Maria Charlotta Persdotter 1883-1893, Johanna Catharina Persdotter 1884, Sara Kristina Persdotter 1885, Ingrid Elisabeth Persdotter 1887, Carl Gustaf Persson 1889-1889, Carin Marina Persdotter 1891, Hedvig Carolina Persdotter 1892,

Carl August Israelsson 1850-1850 son of Israel Magnusson 1820 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. He died 11 Jun 1850, Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He was born 28 Jan 1850, Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Anna Louisa Israelsdotter Monson 1851 daughter of Israel Magnusson 1820 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. She was born 01 Jul 1851, Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. Immigrated 1868 (age 17).

Parkers Prairie, Minnesota

Husband John Murray 1849 . Married 1874 . Their children were MIchael Wallace Eric (Alex) Murray 1874, Sara Georgina Jenny Murray 1877, John Ernest Murray 1879, Alice Anna Louisa Murray 1884, Eva Flora Murray 1888, Irene Murray 1890,

Helena Sophia Israelsdotter 1853-1928 daughter of Israel Magnusson 1820 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. She was born 18 Aug 1853, Furuby (Hanagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. Immigrated 1875 (age 22). She died 17 Jan 1928 (age 75), Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Parkers Prairie, Minnesota

Husband Sven Andrew Peterson 1845-1939 . Married 1876 . Their children were Esther Albertina Peterson 1875-1969, Sara Caroline Olivia 1877-1939, Carrie Mamie Peterson 1879-1914, Johanna Matilda Peterson 1881-1882, Alica Anna Sophia Peterson 1882-1914, Oscar Caspar Israel Peterson 1885-1908, Alex Gilbert Peterson 1886-1907, Arthur Alvin Peterson 1888, Andrew Wallace Theodore Peterson 1891, Clarence John Robert Peterson 1892, Ralph Oliver Peterson 1898, Edna Lavonne Peterson 1902,

Frans August Israelsson 1856-1942 son of Israel Magnusson 1820 and Sara Magnusdotter 1813. He was born 07 Oct 1856, Furub (Hanagard)y, Kronobergs Lan, Sweden. He died 06 Dec 1942 (age 86), Furuby (Lillegard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.

Wife Johansdotter Johanna Maria 1864-1942 . Married 30 Apr 1882 . Their children were Jenny Christina Fransdotter 1882-1950, Karl Johan Fransson 1884-1930, Ernst Gunnar Fransson 1886-1962, Ester Matilda Fransdotter 1887-1963, Sigrid Sofia Fransdotter 1890-1929, Klas Robert Fransson 1892-1910, Richard Israel Fransson 1894-1963, Anna Emilia Fransdotter 1896-1897, Henning Vilhelm Fransson 1898-1964, Hugo Valdemar Fransson 1901-1986,

1914 First World War begins 1917 Revolution in Russia begins 1918 First World War ends 1929 Stock Market crash, Great Depression begins 1939 Germany invades Poland, start of Second World War in Europe 1941 Japan attacks American, British, and Dutch possessions 1941 Germany invades Russia 1945 Germany surrenders 1945 Japan surrenders, Second World War ends 1949 Communist victory in Chinese Civil War

Helena Charlotta Judith Nelson 1860-1920 daughter of Anders Peter Nelson 1835-1914 and Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917. homemaker. She was born 22 Jan 1860, Chisago Lake, Chisago County, Minnesota. She died 03 Jul 1920 (age 60), Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Parkers Prairie

Husband John A Hawkinson 1853-1940 . Married 13 Oct 1876, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota . Their children were Alice Mabel Cornelia Hawkinson 1877-1925, Johanna Marie Ellen Hawkinson 1878-1939, Andrew Gustavus Winifred Hawkinson 1881-1973, Judith Adelia Hawkinson 1883-1953, Wilhelmina Alvena Hawkinson 1885-1907, Constance Georgina Hawkinson 1887-1980, John Eldred Hawkinson 1889-1933, Ruth Verbena Hawkinson 1892-1978, James Rudolph Hawkinson 1895-1986,

Eva Christina Wilhelmina Nelson 1865-1930 daughter of Anders Peter Nelson 1835-1914 and Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917. Homemaker. She was born 08 Jun 1865, Chisago Lake, Chisago County, Minnesota. She died 10 May 1930 (age 65), Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Parkers Prairie

Husband Carl Alfred Bergquist 1859-1930 . Married 12 Dec 1886 . Their children were Carl Elmer Irenius Berquist 1887-1959, Amber Wilhelmina Berquist 1889-1973, Victor Reno Berquist 1891-1956, Gertrude Theresa Berquist 1893-1982, Chester Peter Berquist 1895-1925, John Eber Kadoth Berquist 1896-1971, Harlow Ovidius Berquist 1904-1988,

Nels Peter Rudolf Nelson 1873-1938 son of Anders Peter Nelson 1835-1914 and Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917. Farmer, Businessman, And Politician. He was born 24 May 1873, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He died 07 Jan 1938 (age 65), Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Rudolf was in several business ventures before settling down on the farm to raise his family and take care of his parents. In 1901 he moved to Bismark, North Dakota, where he managed the Grand Pacific Hotel. Reynold went along as a clerk. Returning to Minnesota in 1903 he became the agent for the Woodworth Elevator Company at Carlos and Parkers Prairie. In 1906 he opened a clothing store in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The following year he took a position as a traveling solicitor for the North Dakota Grain Company of Superior, Wisconsin. He stayed at this until 1910.

In 1917 Rudolf, or NPR as he became known in these circles, was appointed to fill the term of County Commissioner Andrew Johnson who had resigned. He held this post for the rest of his life, each time winning reelection by wide margins. He was the charter Secretary of the Minnesota County Commissioner's Association and from this position became active and influential in state politics.

NPR was very active in the community. He was on the board of directors of the local bank and organized the first telephone company in Parkers. He managed the local creamery co-operative for many years. He also had an insurance agency. In addition he was on the board of directors of other companies throughout the state.

Wife Augusta Sigfrid 1874-1941 . Married 21 Dec 1898, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota . Their children were Earl Eugene Murat Nelson 1900-1966, Signe Anita Nelson 1904-1988, Carl Clifford Nelson 1910-1992,

Martha Sarah Betsey Amanda Nelson 1875-1953 daughter of Anders Peter Nelson 1835-1914 and Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917. Teacher & Homemaker. She was born 13 Jul 1875, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. She died 23 Feb 1953 (age 78), Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Cerebral Hemmorage

Husband Carl Albin Carlson 1875-1936 . Married 14 Nov 1900, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota . Their children were Edith Winifred Minnekota Carlson 1902-1993, ____, Elvera Betsey Johanna Carlson 1908-2002, Ralph Goodwin Murat Carlson 1913-1977,

John Andrew Reynold Nelson 1880-1952 son of Anders Peter Nelson 1835-1914 and Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917. Hotel Clerk. He was born 13 Jun 1880, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He died 06 Jan 1952 (age 72).

Reynold prospected for silver around Deer Lodge, Montana, but never found any.

Reynold married Ann, who was pregnant at the time, in order to give the child a name. He was not the father. Later Ann left and remarried, but Albert stayed with Reynold.

Wife ____ . Their children were ____,

John Gustaf Vasa Nelson 1883-1961 son of Anders Peter Nelson 1835-1914 and Johanna Christina Petersdotter 1841-1917. Fram Laborer. He was born 08 Mar 1883, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He died 14 Aug 1961 (age 78), Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Vasa had a mental problem which got worse over the years and made it impossible to live on his own. His uncle, Elias Peterson, had the same problem. He lived with Rudolf and later with Earl on the home farm.