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Facts and Events
References
- ↑ Obituary - THE CLIFTON NEWS, Oct. 1916
Mrs. Larson
Kathrina Larson was born in Sodermanland, Sweden February 8, 1829 and died at the home of her son L. E. Lundquist, October 3, 1916 at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 25 days. On October 24, 1853 she was united in marriage to Andres Larson, who passed away in Oct. 1861. To this union were born 5 children of which two survive her, namely L. E. Lundquist of this place and Andres Albert Anderson whose home is in Sweden. Mrs. Larson was married the second time on November 30, 1863 to Carl Larson. This union was made blessed with four children, of whom only Mrs. Albertina Carlson of this community survives her.
Mrs. Larson with her husband came to American in May 1886. They came directly to Brantford and have since that time made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Lundquist.
During the summer of 1886, Mrs. Larson was converted and in the next year, 1887, she became a member of the Mission Church. She remained, until her death a true Christian and was looked upon by all who came in contact with her with respect.
Her husband Carl Larson passed away August, 1913. This loss she took with the composure which was made possible by her unwavering faith in God. After an illness of a few weeks, she passed away to her heavenly home, leaving behind the sorrow and joy of this world. She leaves to mourn her loss L. E. Lundquist and wife, Mrs. Albertina Carlson and one son, one brother and sister in Sweden, thirteen grand children and eight great grand children besides a large number of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Mission Church conducted by the Rev. O. E. Almstrom. Interment was made at Mission Cemetery.
Obituary - Clyde Republican, Thursday, October 13, 1916
Katrina Larson
Katrina Larson was born in Sodermanland, Sweden, February 8, 1829 and died at the home of her son, L. E. Lundquist, October 3, 1916 at 3:30 a.m. She had attained the age of 87 years, 7 months and 25 days.
On October 24, 1853, she was united in marriage to Anders Larson, who passed away in October 1861. To this union were born five children, of whom only two survive her, namely, Mr. L. E. Lundquist of this place, and Mr. Anders Albert Anderson, whose home is in Sweden. Mrs. Larson was married the second time on November 30, 1863 to Carl Larson. This union was blessed with four children, of whom only Mrs. Albertina Carlson, of this community survives her.
Mr. & Mrs. Larson came to America in May 1886. They came directly to Brantford and have since that time made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Lundquist.
During the summer of 1886 Mrs. Larson was converted and the next year she became a member of the Mission Church. She remained until her death a true Christian and was looked upon with respect by all who came in contact with her.
Her husband, Carl Larson, passed away in August 1913. This loss she took with the composure which was made possible by her unwavering trust in God.
After all illness of a few weeks she passed peacefully away to her heavenly home, leaving behind the altering sorrow and joy of this world. she leaves besides her children already mentioned, to mourn their loss a brother and sister in Sweden, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, besides a large number of friends. Funeral services were held at the Mission Church, October 5, 1916, conducted by Rev. O. E. Almstrom. Internment was made at Mission cemetery.
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