Brief Life History of Maria
When Maria Andersdotter was born on 2 August 1770, in Vaasa, Finland, her father, Anders Matsson, was 29 and her mother, Maria Mattsdotter Knuts, was 31. She had at least 1 son and 1 daughter with Isak Jakobss. She lived in Nykarleby, Vaasa, Finland in 1788 and Nykarleby, Finland for about 15 years.
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Sources (6)
- Maria Andersdr., "Finland, Church Census and Pre-Confirmation Books, 1657-1915"
- Maria Matss, "Finland, Baptisms, 1657-1890"
- Maria Andersdr. in household of Maria Mathsdr., "Finland, Church Census and Pre-Confirmation Books, 1657-1915"
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World Events (3)
1808
Russian invasion of Sweden supported by Napoleon.
1809
Sweden ceded Finland to Russia. Finland became Grand Duchy of Russia. State Council of Finns appointed. Finland enjoys limited autonomy.
1864
Finnish peasants allowed to buy land.
Name Meaning
Short form of Maria , of German origin but now also moderately popular in the English-speaking world.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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