Kari Simonsdotter

Brief Life History of Kari

When Kari Simonsdotter was born in 1661, in Slärteg, Järnskog, Värmland, Sweden, her father, Simon Parsson, was 23 and her mother, Ann Bryntesdotter, was -47. She married Borje Torstensson about 1702, in Söpple, Järnskog, Värmland, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 14 March 1739, in her hometown, at the age of 78, and was buried in Slärteg, Järnskog, Värmland, Sweden.

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Family Time Line

Borje Torstensson
1662–1757
Kari Simonsdotter
1661–1739
Marriage: about 1702
Marit Borjesdotter
1703–1707
Anders Borjesson
1705–1742
Sven Borjesson
1708–1739
Ingri Borjesdotter
1710–
Oluf Borjesson
1711–1760

Sources (2)

  • Carin Svensdr, "Sweden, Baptisms, 1611-1920"
  • Sweden, Värmland Church Records, 1509-1925; index 1640-1860; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11852-62570-81

Parents and Siblings

World Events (3)

1685

King Charles II barred Jews from settling in Stockholm.

1698

King Charles II invaded Denmark. Forced Danish King to sign Peace of Travendal.

1720

Northern War occurred.

Name Meaning

Norwegian equivalent of Katherine .

Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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