Brief Life History of Erik
When Erik Mattsson was born on 13 September 1791, in Rödön, Jämtland, Sweden, his father, Mathias Jonsson, was 30 and his mother, Ingeborg Ersdr, was 32. He married Kerstin Mansdotter on 8 October 1820. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He died on 9 September 1869, at the age of 77.
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Sources (3)
- Erik Mattsson, "Sweden Marriages, 1630-1920"
- Erik Matss. in entry for Brita Eriksson, "Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920"
- Eric Mattiasson, "Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920"
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Siblings (8)
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World Events (5)
1809
Sweden declared independence. Constitutional monarchy established. Russia took Aland Island group from Sweden.
1814
Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden.
1832
Göta Canal opened.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik, Matts, Nils, Bjorn, Gunvor, Per, Sten, Thor, Thorvald, Torvald.
Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Matts, a short form of Matthias or Mattheus (see Matthew ). Compare Matson and Mattson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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