Kerstina Olsdotter

Female1661–23 February 1731

Brief Life History of Kerstina

When Kerstina Olsdotter was born in 1661, in Östra Sallerup, Frosta, Malmöhus, Sweden, her father, Oluf Erlandsson, was 28 and her mother, Karna Svensdotter, was 24. She married Par or Pehr Andersson in 1685. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 6 daughters. She died on 23 February 1731, in her hometown, at the age of 70.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Kerstina? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Par or Pehr Andersson
1661–1700
Kerstina Olsdotter
1661–1731
Marriage: 1685
Anna Persson
1686–
Hanna Person
1688–1758
Elsa Parsdotter
1691–
Bolla Persson
1693–1701
Karna Persson
1695–1695
Nills Pehrsson
1697–
Trine Pedersdotter
1700–1727

Sources (1)

  • Kirstina in entry for Else Pehrsson, "Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1685
  • Children (7)

    +2 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (4)

    World Events (4)

    1685

    Age 24

    King Charles II barred Jews from settling in Stockholm.

    1698

    Age 37

    King Charles II invaded Denmark. Forced Danish King to sign Peace of Travendal.

    1700 · The Great Northern War

    Age 39

    By 1658, Sweden had become a great power in northern Europe. The Great Northern War from 1700 through 1721 resulted in the loss of land amassed by Sweden in areas such as Germany, Norway, and Denmark. Nearly 200,000 Swedes lost their lives due to the war while Sweden lost much of its dominance in the Baltic Region.

    Name Meaning

    Variant of Kristine .

    Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.