Ferdinand Ericksen

Brief Life History of Ferdinand

When Ferdinand Ericksen was born on 30 September 1863, in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete, Utah, United States, his father, Lars Ericksen, was 37 and his mother, Stine Nielsdatter, was 23. He married Rosetta Amelia Glazier on 16 February 1885, in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died on 20 April 1927, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 63, and was buried in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete, Utah, United States.

Photos and Memories (64)

Do you know Ferdinand? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Ferdinand Ericksen
1863–1927
Caroline Löfgren
1870–1919
Marriage: 17 March 1898
Mildred Antoinette Ericksen
1899–1977
Ferdinand Harlan Ericksen
1901–1977
Alton Theodore Ericksen
1905–1907
Caroline Aileen Ericksen
1907–1983
Donald Lofgren Ericksen
1910–1910
Elroy Lofgren Ericksen
1914–1995

Sources (62)

  • Fredinand Erickson, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
  • Ferdinand Ericksen, "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937"
  • Ferdinand Ericksen, "Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1849-1949"

World Events (8)

1865

Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated

After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield

Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Eyvind, Astrid, Bent, Lars, Lief, Nels, Nils, Sig.

Americanized form (and a very rare Norwegian and Danish variant) of Norwegian, Danish, and North German Eriksen or Erichsen . Compare Erickson .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

Portrait, genealogical and biographical record of the State

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433082306485;view=1up;seq=419;size=175

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.