Mathilda Martinson was my great-great-aunt. She was born 1873 in Saunders County, Nebraska near Swedeburg and died 1946 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska. In between, she lived a fascinating life…
Whatever happened to Hilda Maria?
A few months ago, I looked into the life story of my great-grandfather’s sister, Emma Christina Petersdotter and it turned into a wonderful adventure and the chance to meet a cousin in out in California! This time I turn my attention to Emma’s older sister, Hilda Maria.
Spring Update
The blog has been quiet lately…sometimes life gets in the way of genealogy. First, we traveled with Mom and Dad to Hawaii for a glorious 10-day stay at Kapalua Bay. So wonderful to get away but it seems like for every one day you’re away from home, it takes two days to catch up when […]
Mini-mystery Solved!
I found a mysterious little postcard in my collection yesterday. It is written in Swedish and was sent to my great-grandmother Clara (Brodd) Pearson.
Whatever happened to Emma Christina?
When my great-grandparents Gust and Augusta Rudeen came to America in 1882, Gust’s younger sister Emma Christina traveled with them. Let’s take a look at her life and family.
