Brief Life History of Måns
Måns Bengtsson was born on 5 March 1803, in Barsebäck, Harjager, Malmöhus, Sweden as the son of ? and Gertrud Mansdr. He married Anna Påhlsdotter on 18 April 1830, in Hofterup, Harjager, Malmöhus, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters.
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Sources (13)
- Mans Bengtsson, "Sweden Marriages, 1630-1920"
- Mans Bengtsson in entry for Per, "Sweden Baptisms, 1611-1920"
- Mans Bengtsson in entry for Anders, "Sweden Baptisms, 1611-1920"
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Children (10)
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World Events (8)
1809
Sweden declared independence. Constitutional monarchy established. Russia took Aland Island group from Sweden.
1814
Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden.
1848 · The March Unrest
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.
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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