Kristina Elisabeth Svensdotter Liden
I'm officially a week behind due to a nasty cold visiting our house. This weeks ancestor fits more with the theme of a strong woman from Week 11.
Kristina Elisabeth Svensdotter was born on October 2, 1864 in Edåsa, Skaraborgs, Sweden Skaraborgs is now known as Vastra Gotalands. Her Parents were Sven Peter Gabrielsson, age 39 and Gustafva Johansdotter, age 37. Kristina was the 6th child. Her older siblings were Johan Alford (1853) Carl Gustaf (1855), August Wilhelm (1857), Per Herman (1859), and Mathilda Margareta (1862).
In 1866 Kristina was followed by a sister, Wilhelmina. Two more brothers followed, Otto Edvin (1869), brother Sanfrid Gerhard (1871). The Swedish Household Survey shows Kristina living with her parents and siblings at Edhem, Skaraborg, Sweden. Sometime before 1883 Johan Viktor Petersson Liden moved to the farm. Kristina married Johan on July 29, 1883. Their first son, Ludwig Leopold was born on August 8, 1883. Johan was already using the surname Liden as was Kristina and Ludwig.
The household survey starting in 1884 indicates they family farm was called Fralsegarden. Kristina's parents and her siblings Johan Alford, Wilhelmina, Otto Edvin, and Sanfrid Gerhard lived there as well as Kristina, Johan and Ludwig. On January 22, 1885 Kristina and Johan welcomed another son, Laurents Leonard Liden. Another son, Lage Lambert was born September 10, 1886.
In 1886, Kristina's brother Johan Alford immigrated to the United States. In 1887 Johan, Kristina, Laurents, and Lage left Sweden for the United States. Four year old Ludwig stayed behind with his grandparents. I have been unable to find out why Kristina and Johan left their young son behind in Sweden. I don't imagine it was an easy decision no matter the reason. Ludwig would not come to the U.S. until 1900. Johan, Kristina, Laurents, and Lage are listed on the passenger list of the ship Romeo leaving Goteborg, Sweden on April 15, 1887. Their destination was listed as Chicago, Illinois. This ship was a 40-50 hour trip to Hull, there was likely then a train ride to Liverpool, and then a steamship to the U.S.
In October of 1889 Kristina gave birth to daughter Laura. On April 25, 1894 Kristina and Johan's last child, Louis, was born. They first appear in the U.S. Census in 1900 at 1038 W. 70th St. in Chicago.
In 1906 Kristina returned to Sweden for about four months. She returned on the ship Carmania that arrived in New York on September 20, 1906. It appears she traveled alone.
The 1910 census shows Kristina and Johan at 744 W. 71st St. in Chicago. The census indicates they owned the house. In 1912 Kristina's father Sven passed away in Sweden when she was 48.
At age 54 in 1918 Kristina and Johan lost their son Lage (he was 32). In 1920 Kristina and Johan are listed at 11144 S. Vincennes. The house is listed as being mortgaged. In 1930 they are listed at 6940 S. Morgan, Chicago, Illinois. They owned their home.
In 1933 Kristina's brother August passed away. Kristina wrote the letter to her family in Sweden to share the sad news. But it gives us a glimpse of her writing.
Kristina died Mar 22, 1937 from pneumonia. She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Worth, Illinois.
Johan wrote the letter to share the news with her family in Sweden.
Kristina Elisabeth Svensdotter was born on October 2, 1864 in Edåsa, Skaraborgs, Sweden Skaraborgs is now known as Vastra Gotalands. Her Parents were Sven Peter Gabrielsson, age 39 and Gustafva Johansdotter, age 37. Kristina was the 6th child. Her older siblings were Johan Alford (1853) Carl Gustaf (1855), August Wilhelm (1857), Per Herman (1859), and Mathilda Margareta (1862).
In 1866 Kristina was followed by a sister, Wilhelmina. Two more brothers followed, Otto Edvin (1869), brother Sanfrid Gerhard (1871). The Swedish Household Survey shows Kristina living with her parents and siblings at Edhem, Skaraborg, Sweden. Sometime before 1883 Johan Viktor Petersson Liden moved to the farm. Kristina married Johan on July 29, 1883. Their first son, Ludwig Leopold was born on August 8, 1883. Johan was already using the surname Liden as was Kristina and Ludwig.
The household survey starting in 1884 indicates they family farm was called Fralsegarden. Kristina's parents and her siblings Johan Alford, Wilhelmina, Otto Edvin, and Sanfrid Gerhard lived there as well as Kristina, Johan and Ludwig. On January 22, 1885 Kristina and Johan welcomed another son, Laurents Leonard Liden. Another son, Lage Lambert was born September 10, 1886.
In 1886, Kristina's brother Johan Alford immigrated to the United States. In 1887 Johan, Kristina, Laurents, and Lage left Sweden for the United States. Four year old Ludwig stayed behind with his grandparents. I have been unable to find out why Kristina and Johan left their young son behind in Sweden. I don't imagine it was an easy decision no matter the reason. Ludwig would not come to the U.S. until 1900. Johan, Kristina, Laurents, and Lage are listed on the passenger list of the ship Romeo leaving Goteborg, Sweden on April 15, 1887. Their destination was listed as Chicago, Illinois. This ship was a 40-50 hour trip to Hull, there was likely then a train ride to Liverpool, and then a steamship to the U.S.
In October of 1889 Kristina gave birth to daughter Laura. On April 25, 1894 Kristina and Johan's last child, Louis, was born. They first appear in the U.S. Census in 1900 at 1038 W. 70th St. in Chicago.
In 1906 Kristina returned to Sweden for about four months. She returned on the ship Carmania that arrived in New York on September 20, 1906. It appears she traveled alone.
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| This announcement appeared in the Suburban Economist on September 21, 1906. |
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| Seated is Kristina and Johan Left to Right is Ludvig, Louis, Laura, Lawrence, Lage |
At age 54 in 1918 Kristina and Johan lost their son Lage (he was 32). In 1920 Kristina and Johan are listed at 11144 S. Vincennes. The house is listed as being mortgaged. In 1930 they are listed at 6940 S. Morgan, Chicago, Illinois. They owned their home.
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| Swedish Newspaper featured Johan and Kristina for their 50th anniversary |
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| Kristina's letter |
Kristina died Mar 22, 1937 from pneumonia. She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Worth, Illinois.
Johan wrote the letter to share the news with her family in Sweden.
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