Marit Erickson

   Another name for Marit was Mary Modig.⁹¹⁹²

  Research Notes:

Summary: [ May 2022]


Marit Erickson/Eriksdotter (b 1843) and Olof Jonsson Modig (b 1836) were not only husband and wife, but they were also 2nd cousins. Their shared ancestor was Erik Andersson (1786-1826) and Marit Andersdotter (1747-1838). Erik Andersson's direct ancestors lead to one of the early settlers at the farm Fäbacken that was initially settled around 1650. His ancestor originally came from Sweden and was known with the Finnish Family Name of "Porkka". Erik Andersson (b 1786) was my 2nd cousin, 8 times removed. My direct connection to the Porkka family is through my grandmother, Avey Rangborg Skaret (b 1890 in Sweden).

Marit Erickson was b 1843 in Östmark parish. Her first marriage was on 16 Jan 1863 at Lekvattnet parish to Olof Jönsson. Olof and Marit had one daughter, Inga Christina born on 15 Nov 1863 at the Fäbacken farm in Lekvattnet parish.

On 23 Apr 1865, Olof, Marit and Inga Christina left Lekvattnet parish for North America. It is most likely that they arrived in Jun 1865 to Carver Co, Minnesota. And they most likely went to the farm of his sister, Kjerstin / Christine Jonsdotter who was married to Nils Larsson Mattson.


Many of Olof's brothers/sisters had previously emigrated from the Lekvattnet parish. His brother Erik J Modig emigrated on 19 Jan 1863. Erik was married in Östmark to Gertrud Jönsdotter, born in 1800. Gertrud was my 1st cousin, 5 times removed - her ancestors were some of the early settlers on Arnsjön. Her ancestors lead to one of the early settlers at the farm Arnsjön around 1650. Her ancestors initially had come to Värmland, Sweden from Finland. The Finnish Family name was "Hotakka". My connection is through my grandmother, Avey Rangborg Skaret, born in 1890, in Sweden.

Another of Olof's brothers was Johan J Modig emigrated in 4 May 1863 and lived in Stockholm Twp, Wright Co, MN.
He was married in Wright Co, MN to Marit Bollman, born in 1845 at Östmark. Marit was my 2nd cousion, 3 times removed. Her ancestors leads to my 4th great grandfather, Sven Nilsson (1746-1855). Again my connection is through my grandmother, Avey Rangborg Skaret, born in 1890, in Sweden.

Olof's sister, Kajsa Jonsdotter (b 1829) emigrated on 15 Apr 1864 and lived in Stockholm Twp. She was married to Jöns Erickson (1834-1912). Kajsa and Jöns were 1st cousins, once removed. Their common was Erik Andersson (b 1786), and in Sweden was known to have descended with the Finnish Family Name, "Porkka". And again my connection is through my grandmother, Avey Rangborg Skaret, born in 1890, in Sweden.

One other of Olof's brothers was Jöns Jonsson Modig, born in 1833. Jöns was first married in 1855 to Britta Eriksdotter, b 1835 in Östmark. Jöns and Britta were 3rd cousins with the common ancestor, Anders Eriksson (1720-1794. Anders was also known with the Finnish Family Name, "Porkka". Jöns and Britta emigrated on 12 Sep 1867 Britta died in 1868 in Wright Co, MN. After her death, Jöns Modig married in 1873 to Britta's younger sister, Helga b in 1743. Again my connection is through my grandmother, Avey Rangborg Skaret, born in 1890, in Sweden.


In the US, Olof used the surname of Modig. He most likely first went to Watertown Township in Carver County and likely to the farm of his sister Kjerstin (in the US records her name is usually recorded as Christine). Kjerstin was married to Nils Larsson Mattson.

Most other researchers note that Olof Modig died the "first winter in MN" and so his death would have been during the winter of 1865-1866. It is most reasonable his death location was in Carver Co. However, it is possible that his death occurred in Morrison County, MN. As previously indicated


After he died, his wife Marit/Mary used the surname Modig. She remarried at Watertown, Carver Co, MN on 25 Feb 1869 to Mads Peter Hansen. Mads was born in Denmark. Mads Hansen and Mary Modig homesteaded in Two Rivers Township, Morrison Co, MN and are recorded living there in the 1870 US Federal Census.



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Ancestry Family Trees

All of Me FT; [Joy Paulson]; accessed 10 May 2022
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/15179799/person/20420477041/facts

For Everything there is a Season FT; owner, ALasher13
[linked from death cert of daughter Inga Christina, All of Me FT]
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/82223492/person/34454797891/facts

re: Olaf Jansson (Modig) Moody, b 7 Apr 1836, Värmland, died 1865 at Elmdale Twp, Morrison Co, MN [abt 100 kms north of Cokato]
but also records an alternate place of death in Carver Co - But no sources
- has the right father and records the right marriage date to Marit Ersdotter, so most likely he died at Carver Co

records:
Marit "Mary" Eriksdotter Erickson Jensen, b 16 Mar 1843 at Fäbacken [records the right parents]
her second marriage in 1869 at Elm Dale, Morrison Co, [references another FT, Francisco File.RTW - which must be a personally held GED)
to Mads Peter Larsen [but also references 1900 Census that says they were married 21 year and thus 1879]
and records
5 children with birth/death; and, one unknown child

BUT there seems to be conflicting information

Also: on FamilySearch
9FMN-6PG - Olaf Modig - but records he died 1865 in Elmdale, Morrison Co, MN [but this is not certain]
KFR2-2QX - Marith Erickson - but records she was born in Ingeborg, Uppsala, Sweden in Mar 1843 and died 16 Feb 1906 at Fairfield, Spokane Co, WA ????
- 2 people have entered data: most by Robert L Mallory in 2014 and he references "Larsen family history"; and,
Dorothy Jean Leo in May 2018
BUT again more "orginal data" is not noted.



2. Findagrave, id, 21416721 ; Mary Hansen b 1843 Sweden; died 1906 [Wa]
Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope, Spokane Co, WA [abt 10 kms north of Fairfield; abt 40 kms south of Spokane]
but through the findagrave id 189733974 for Olaf Jansson Modig at Stockholm Twp, Wright Co, Mary Hansen is linked


3. Marit's second marriage; utilizing All of Me FT on ancestry,

1900 US Census Fairfield Twp, Spokane Co, WA; ED 54; sheet 7B; dw 149, fam 151
Mads Hansen, b Jun 1844 in Denmark, age 44; emigrated 1862; farmer
Mary, wife, b Mar 1843 in Sweden, age 57; emigrated 1865;
mother of 8 children, 4 living ?????; married 21 years - 1879
James E Hansen, son, b Apr 1873 in MN
Emanuel son b June 1875 in MN
Fred E son b Dec 1885 in MN

above family, 1875 MN State Census, Morrison Co - Elmdale
M P Hansen age 31 b in Denmark
Mary, wife, age 32 b in Swe
Christina age 11, b in Swe [about 1864]
James age 8 b in Swe [about 1867]
next family is likely Mads' father

4. Son James E Hansen, b Apr 1873; died 25 Mar 1945 at Tuolomne Co, CA [abt 100 kms east and south of Sacramento]
and the CA death index; Father: Hansen; mother maiden, Erickson
- WW 1 Draft card ( Sep 1918) - at Rockford, Spokane Co, WA; manager of a lumber yard (same as 1920 US Census); contact Mads P Hansen at Kootenai Idaho

5. Son, Emanuel Hansen b June 1875
Spokane WA Marriage register: age 25, residence Idaho; father M P Hansen, mother's maiden Erickson;
married 22 Nov 1900 to Laurine Greisen, age 23 from Idaho

6. From: For Everythin there is a Season FT on Ancestry; [AFeatherstone92]; access 8 May 2022
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/82223492/person/34454797891/facts

Marit Ersson [recorded as: Marit "Mary" Eriksdottter Erickson Jensen?;
Jensen may because of 2nd marriage to Mads Peter Hansen and his father was "Jensen"]
b 16 Mar 1843 at Fäbacken, Lekvattnet, Värmland; died: Feb 1906, Washington State

Marit's First Marriage:

Olof Jansson (Modig) Moody
b 7 Apr 1836, Östmark, died bet 1865 and 1866, Carver County [or possibly Morrison Co]
children:
Inga Christine Eckersberg Larsen Modig, b 5 Nov 1863, Östmark, died 14 Mar 1934 at Kennewick, Benton Co, WA
Inga's marriage: Peter Larsen, b 27 Jan 1857, Denmark; died 15 Aug 1918, Kennewick, WA
Inga Christine's children:

[1] Ella Lourina Larsen, b 22 May 1883 at Elmdale, Morrison Co, MN; died 29 Jan 1945, Kennewick;
married Louis (Lars) Rasmus Larsen (1873-1963). 8 children
[2] Alvin Olaus Larsen, b 4 Mar 1885, Elmdale, Morrison Co, MN; died 20 Sep 1965 at Walla Walla, WA
married with 4 children
[3] Albert Larsen, b 29 Mar 1887, Elmdale, Morrison Co, MN; died, 19 Mar 1972 at Walla Walla, WA;
married, 3 children
[4] Lars Reuben Larsen, b 18 Mar 1892, Fairfield, Spokane Co, WA; died 6 Aug 1974, Tacoma WA;
married, 2 children
[5] Katie Marie Larsen, b 16 Aug 1896, Fairfield, Spokane Co, WA; died 16 Feb 1962, Kennewick;
married to Arthur William Campbell (1893-1983). 2 children
[6] Esther Christine Larsen, b 30 Ap 1900, Fairfield, WA; died 25 Dec 1952 at Kennewick;
married James Isaac Miller (1902-1991). 4 children
[7] Ruby May Larsen, b 9 May 1904 Fairfield, WA; died 5 Nov 1993, San Jose, CA;
married Ernest Edward Kirkpatrick (1901-1976), 1 child
[8] unknown Larsen
[9] unknown Larsen


Marit's Second Marriage:

Mads Peter Hansen, b 7 Jun 1844, Copenhagen, Denmark; died 13 Dec 1926, Kennewick, Benton Co, WA

Children:
James Edwin Hansen, b 28 Apr 1873, MN; died 25 Mar 1945, Tuolumne Co, CA. No Children
married: 17 Jan 1921, Hot Springs Co, Wyoming. Mary Matney (nee, Betty)
Emanuel Hansen, b 6 Jun 1875, Elmdale, Morrrison Co, MN; died, 2 Feb 1948, Tuolumne Co, CA;
married: 19 Dec 1900, Spokane Co, WA. Laurine Griesen (1877-1955). No Children
Katie M Hansen, b 1 Nov 1880, MN; died 15 Nov 1896 in WA
Edward J. Hansen, b 4 Jun 1884, MN; died 14 Nov 1896, WA
Fred Ebenezer Hansen, b 14 Dec 1885, Morrison Co, MN; died 11 Jan 1950 Tuolumne Co, CA
1885\endash 1950
Unknown Hansen

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Emigration - 1865: Leaving for North America - 1865, 24 Apr 1865, Lekvattnet, Värmland län, Sweden. ⁹¹⁹⁴ Marit Eriksdotter (b 1843), her husband Olof Jånsson/Jönsson Modig (b 1836) and daugther Inga Kristina born in 1865 leave Lekvattnet parish for North America [also see, Lekvattnet moving out, B:2, p 24 no 3]

2. Marrriage, 1869: Marriage, 25 Feb 1869, Watertown, Carver Co, Minnesota, United States. ⁹¹⁹² FamilySearch collection. Witness: J Joh. Modig [John J Modig] and K Johnson [likely Kjerstin Jönsdotter married to Nils Larsson Mattson]

Marit married Olof Jonsson Modig, son of Johan Persson and Annika Ersdotter, on 1 Mar 1863 in Lekvattnet, Värmland län, Sweden.⁹¹⁹¹ (Olof Jonsson Modig was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Östmark, Värmland län, Sweden ⁹¹⁹¹ and died between 1865 and 1866 in Carver Co, Minnesota, United States ⁹¹⁹⁵.)

Marit next married Mads Peter Hansen on 25 Feb 1869 in Carver Co, Minnesota, United States.⁹¹⁹² (Mads Peter Hansen was born on 7 Jun 1844 in Denmark, died on 13 Dec 1926 in Kennewick, Benton Co, Washington, United States and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Spokane Co, Washington, United States.)