of Dalsland, Sweden · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Sarah Jonasdaughter b. 1842
Sarah Jonasdaughter⚭ Mr. Lindquist
childrenLaura Lindquist · Josephine Lindquist · John Lindquist · Evelina Lindquist · Mary Lindquist · Anna Lindquist · Ida Lindquist · Samuel Lindquist
Source: The History of Renville County, Minnesota (1916)
Their story
What the record says
Born September 9, 1842 in Dalsland, Sweden (patronymic 'Jonasdaughter'/Jonasdotter).
Married Mr. Lindquist (born in Dalsland, Sweden, January 3, 1841).
Husband emigrated to the U.S. in 1869, lived briefly in Wisconsin, then Minnesota near St. Peter.
Sarah and daughter Laura joined him in 1870.
Secured homestead rights of Christopher Anderson Setra to 80 acres in section 6, Hawk Creek township, Renville County.
Pioneer family.
Lived first in a dugout.
Two children (Evelina and Anna) deceased at time of writing.
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