Lars Bengtsson

Male15 December 1832–

Brief Life History of Lars

When Lars Bengtsson was born on 15 December 1832, in Skölvene, Älvsborg, Sweden, his father, Bengt Larsson, was 47 and his mother, Cajsa Pettersdotter, was 36. He married Britta Olausdotter on 23 October 1858, in Hudene, Älvsborg, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 2 sons.

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Family Time Line

Lars Bengtsson
1832–
Britta Olausdotter
1817–1883
Marriage: 23 October 1858
August Levin Larsson
1859–
Anders Gustaf Larsson
1862–

Sources (2)

  • Lars Bengtsson, "Sweden, Household Examination Books, 1880-1930"
  • Lars Bengtsson, "Sweden, Household Examination Books, 1880-1930"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    23 October 1858Hudene, Älvsborg, Sweden
  • Children (2)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (7)

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    World Events (8)

    1848 · The March Unrest

    Age 16

    The March Unrest, or the Marsoroligheterna, was a series of riots in Stockholm in March 1848, due to news of the French Revolution. As a mob gathered and plundered shops on March 19, the militia fired shots and 18 deaths. The army arrived on March 21 for reinforcement and terminated any further rioting.

    1852

    Age 20

    Anti-Jewish riots broke out in Stockholm.

    1873 · The Swedish Krona Becomes National Currency

    Age 41

    The Swedish krona replaced the Swedish riksdaler as the national currency in 1873.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Erik, Gunnel, Kerstin, Lars, Per, Sven. German Hans, Ulrika.

    Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Bengt, Swedish form of Benedict . Compare Bankston , Benson , and Bentson .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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