Bengta Jonsdotter

Female3 August 1810–12 February 1893

Brief Life History of Bengta

Bengta Jonsdotter was born on 3 August 1810, in Örtofta, Harjager, Malmöhus, Sweden. She married Tuve Bengtsson about 1847, in Sweden. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. She died on 12 February 1893, at the age of 82, and was buried in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

Tuve Bengtsson
1816–1883
Bengta Jonsdotter
1810–1893
Marriage: about 1847
Ellen Bengtson
1848–
Baby
1853–1853

Sources (5)

  • Betsey Benson in household of Fur Benson, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Sweden, Malmöhus Church Records, 1541-1918; index 1646-1860; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9Q97-YSRL-KGB?cc=1974200&wc=MCXM-4PV%3A312251201%2C311571101%2C311877201
  • Betsey Benson in household of Tuba Benson, "United States Census, 1870"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1847Sweden

    • Children (2)

    World Events (8)

    1812

    Age 2

    War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

    1812 · War of 1812

    Age 2

    Because of the outbreak of war from Napoleonic France, Britain decided to blockade the trade between the United States and the French. The US then fought this action and said it was illegal under international law. Britain supplied Native Americans who raided settlers living on the frontier and halting expansion westward. In 1814, one of the British raids stormed into Washington D.C. burning down the capital. Neither the Americans or the British wanted to continue fighting, so negotiations of peace began. After Treaty of Ghent was signed, Unaware of the treaty, British forces invaded Louisiana but were defeated in January 1815.

    1832

    Age 22

    Göta Canal opened.

    Name Meaning

    feminine form of Benito (Spanish form of Benedict ), used since the early 20th century in various parts of the English-speaking world.

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

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