Brief Life History of Elsa
When Elsa Olsdotter was born on 2 April 1789, in Hörröd, Gärd, Kristianstad, Sweden, her father, Ohla Andersson, was 40 and her mother, Sissala Nilsson, was 37. She married Håkan Jöransson on 17 July 1811, in Kristianstad, Skåne, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. She died on 2 March 1834, in her hometown, at the age of 44.
Photos and Memories (8)
Do you know Elsa? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (0)
There are no historical documents attached to Elsa.
Spouse and Children
Children (6)
+1 More Child
Parents and Siblings
+4 More Children
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
Shortened form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth . The name was borne by the English-born film actress Elsa Lanchester ( 1902–86 ). Elsa Belton was a character in Angela Thirkell's once widely read Barsetshire Chronicles. In the 1960s the name was also associated with the lioness named Elsa featured in the book Born Free, by Joy Adamson , which was made into a film.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.