Nils Bengtsson

Brief Life History of Nils

When Nils Bengtsson was born on 25 December 1807, in Barsebäck, Harjager, Malmöhus, Sweden, his father, Bengt Nilsson, was 28 and his mother, Bengta Nilsdotter, was 28. He married Marna Sorensdr on 2 June 1833, in Barsebäck, Harjager, Malmöhus, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 8 April 1843, at the age of 35.

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Family Time Line

Nils Bengtsson
1807–1843
Marna Sorensdr
1812–
Marriage: 2 June 1833
Elna Nilsdotter
1833–1833
Sören Nilsson
1834–
Nils Nilsson
1836–
Per Nilsson
1839–1913
Jöns Nilsson
1841–1861
Kersti Nilsdotter
1843–1913

Sources (8)

  • Nils Bengtsson, "Sweden Marriages, 1630-1920"
  • Nils Bengtsson, "Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920"
  • Nils Bengtsson in entry for Soren, "Sweden Baptisms, 1611-1920"

World Events (3)

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 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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