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Betsy Nilsdotter Engstrom

Birth	:	10 Feb 1845 Ovanaker, Ovanåkers kommun, Gävleborgs län, Sweden
Death	:	3 Dec 1932 Marion Township, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	Daily Freeman Journal (Webster City, Iowa) December 13, 1932 OBITUARY Mrs. Peter Engstrom Betsy Nelson was born in Ovanåker Socken, Hälsingland, Sweden, on Feb. 10, 1845 and died at the home of her son, Fred, near Stratford, Dec. 3, 1932. Her age was 87 years, 9 months, 23 days. In 1867 she came to America and made her home at Bishop's Hill in Illinois. Here she was married to Peter Engstrom in the year 1869. Seven children were born to this union. They were Emma, Willie, Victor, John, Fred, Annie and Edward. Emma, Willie and Victor died... Read More	Daily Freeman Journal (Webster City, Iowa) December 13, 1932 OBITUARY Mrs. Peter Engstrom Betsy Nelson was born in Ovanåker Socken, Hälsingland, Sweden, on Feb. 10, 1845 and died at the home of her son, Fred, near Stratford, Dec. 3, 1932. Her age was 87 years, 9 months, 23 days. In 1867 she came to America and made her home at Bishop's Hill in Illinois. Here she was married to Peter Engstrom in the year 1869. Seven children were born to this union. They were Emma, Willie, Victor, John, Fred, Annie and Edward. Emma, Willie and Victor died in the course of one week during a diphtheria epidemic in 1878. Annie died 16 years ago and Mr. Engstrom died four years ago, Dec. 22. In 1878 Mr. and Mrs. Engstrom with their family came to the South Marion community. Here they made their home and passed through all of the experiences common to the early pioneers. They entered into the various activities of community life. Later they moved from this community to Hay Springs, Neb., where they lived for more than a decade. From Hay Springs they moved to El Campo, Texas where they resided until about eight years ago when they came back to Stratford. Since returning she made her home with her son, Fred. Mrs. Engstrom was raised in the Lutheran faith in Sweden but when they settled in the South Marion community they became members of the South Marion Methodist Church. She was faithful to the church and her Christian faith was an anchor to her soul. While making her home with her son, Fred, she attended the Christian church when her health permitted. She was always very appreciative of this privilege and always thanked the minister for his message. She always greatly appreciated the reading of scripture and prayer. Her faith was unwavering and to her death meant going home. She leaves to mourn her going three sons, John and Fred Engstrom, of Stratford, and Edward, of Texas; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 5, from her son's home and at the South Marion M.E. Church. The funeral was conducted by Rev. C.F. Schmidt, of the Stanhope Christian Church and the music was supplied by a mixed quartet consisting of Dorothy Fisher, Mrs. J.A. Anderson, Clayton Kent and Carl Schmidt with Blanche Kent at the piano. The floral tributes were beautiful. Stratford Courier December 1932 AGED LADY DIED AT HOME OF SON NEAR HERE ON SATURDAY Mrs. Peter Engstrom (Brita "Betsy") died Saturday at the home of her son, Fred, six miles southeast of town at 87 years of age. She had been in failing health for some years and death was due to complications of old age. She is survived by her sons, John and Fred, both of this community and Edward of Garwood, Texas. Her husband died four years ago. She was a pioneer resident of the county and came here from Sweden many years ago.

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Betsy Nilsdotter Engstrom's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
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Betsy Nilsdotter Engstrom death on 3 Dec 1932 in Marion Township, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

Nils Olsson

(1821 - 1912)

Ella Persdotter

(1819 - 1868)

Spouse

Peter Olsson Engstrom

(1844 - 1928)

Siblings

Per Nilsson

(1847 - 1915)

Karin “Carrie” Nilsdotter Samuelson

(1850 - 1927)

Children

John Alfred Engstrom

(1878 - 1939)

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