Brief Life History of Agnes
When Agnes Andersdotter was born on 2 September 1827, in Ljungby, Kristianstad, Sweden, her father, Anders Pahlsson, was 31 and her mother, Sissa Pehrsdotter, was 25. She married Johannes Johnsson in 1848, in Riseberga, Norra Åsbo, Kristianstad, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 18 July 1902, in Riseberga, Norra Åsbo, Kristianstad, Sweden, at the age of 74.
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Sources (3)
- Agnes Andersson, "Sweden, Household Examination Books, 1880-1930"
- Agnes Andersdr., "Sweden, Household Examination Books, 1880-1930"
- Agnes Anderson in entry for Martin Johanson and Agda N. H. Orth, "Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915"
Spouse and Children
1808–1869 Male
1827–1902 Female
Children (6)
1849–1907 Male
1851– Female
1855–1898 Male
1861– Male
1863– Male
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
1795– Male
1802– Female
Siblings (6)
1823– Female
1825– Male
1827–1902 Female
1830– Male
1832– Female
+1 More Child
World Events (7)
1832
Age 5
1848 · The March Unrest
Age 21
1852
Age 25
Name Meaning
Latinized version of the Greek name Hagnē, from the feminine form of the adjective hagnos ‘pure, holy’. This was the name of a young Roman virgin martyred in the persecutions instigated by the Roman emperor Diocletian in ad 303 . She became a very popular saint in the Middle Ages. Her name was early associated with Latin agnus ‘lamb’, leading to the consistent dropping of the initial H- and to her representation in art accompanied by a lamb. The colloquial form Annes led to some confusion with Ann(e) in earlier centuries. Frequent in the medieval period, the name was revived in the 19th century, and has been especially popular in Scotland. See also Annis .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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