Bengta Johnsdotter was born about 1820, in Sweden. She had at least 2 sons with Olaf Olson.
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Göta Canal opened.
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.
Anti-Jewish riots broke out in Stockholm.
feminine form of Benito (Spanish form of Benedict ), used since the early 20th century in various parts of the English-speaking world.
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