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Note for: Mathilda Caroline Anderson, 15 MAY 1865 - 10 JUL 1944 Index
Individual note: Decent: Scottish & Swedish
At the age of 4, she and her family moved from Indiana to Beaver Falls, MN. Grew up in Beaverfalls, MN (Renville county) and met Horatio there..
Marriage License at Olivia, MN. Book C85 11/12/1886 Had 10 children
On 10/15/1906, she moved into the town of Bristol. She was very active member of the Bristol Methodist Church, Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society.
She passed away at the Britton hospital Monday July 10, 1944, 11:10Pm of heart disease.
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Note for: Anders Anderson, ABT 1829 - ABT 1911 Index
Individual note: AKA: Andreas, Andren, Andrew. Depending on what document you look at.
First data I have comes from the courts, 10/3/1881, a judgement stating that Anders was insane but not requiring restraint. He was released. On Feb 22, 1882 Anders stabbed his wife in the abdomen and fingers. She died Feb. 27, 1882 of the wounds. Anders was arrested and the court found him quilty of second degree murder.
According to the trial transcripts, the children testified that their father got sick during the fall stacking season of 1881, and started having delusions and hallucinations about his wife having sexual intercourse with her sons. All of which were unfounded. It culminated on Feb 22, 1882, when Anders, in a fit of rage, assulted Caroline with first a single barrle shot gun, then a pocket knife. He was sentenced on May 18, 1883 to life the Minnesota State Prison at Stillwater. His sentence was commuted by the Governor of Minnesota due to finding later that Anders was insane at the time of the trial and that a new trial should have been granted, according to the trial judges that sentenced him, the prosecuting attorney, and several other citizens. He was released on August 1, 1891 and some time later left for Sweden. According to information passed down through the family, one or two of the children left with Anders for Sweden.
Anders purchased the NW 1/4 of section 30, in township 114 north of range 35, (160 acres) on January 2, 1883. He sold the property to Charles Anderson, his son, in 12/20/1902. Charle's mortgage to Anders was satisfied 2/7/1911 with Anders passing away and an Edward Anderson handling the estate matters.
We received notification from Smolanders, Sweden of his death. He may have lived in Gothenbury Sweden/dw
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Note for: Caroline Martha Magnus, ABT 1829 - 27 FEB 1882 Index
Individual note: Died at 53 yrs old.
Father & Mother born in Sweden
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Note for: Hilda Anderson, JUL 1870 - 1955 Index
Individual note: Hired from Minn to take care of George and Ida's children as they grew up. Children knew her better than Ida. Did everything for them.
Was a devout Lutheran.
Interned at Lutheran Cemetery, Danube, MN. (just East of Renville) South on Route 1 (1 mile) on East side of road.
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Note for: Joseph Sharp, 8 SEP 1820 - 25 SEP 1899 Index
Christening note: Source: St John Anglican Chruch, Gagetown, NB
Individual note: See addtional detailed write-up.
Became a citizen of the USA on March 21, 1857 (Citizenship papers).
According to the Supreme Court documents, Joseph was born in the Prov. of NB. Was a sailor for a time before moving to Maine.
Lived in Maine, Renville, MN., Bristol, SD.
Was a member of the school board in Maine/es
Born in either Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, Canada Married Charlotte Chase in Maine
Moved from farm outside Bristol to house in town of Bristol, SD.
Smoked corn cob pipe.
Might have been a "Loyalist"
Charlotte always called him a "Tory"
Info from 50th anniverary of Edwin and Alice
"Joseph Sharp had been a sailor before he came to live in Canada across the border from Presque Isle, home of Charlotte Chase. They became the parents of Horatio and Minnie. Minnie married John Casey.
Medical Information:
Cancer: Yes
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Note for: Charlotte Chase, ABT 1828 - 5 APR 1900 Index
Individual note: Born in Maine?
Smoked a corn cob pipe.
When she would have an arguement with Joseph, she would sit in her rocking chair and, smoking a corn cob pipe, call Joseph and damn Tory. (This story from Edwin Sharp through Elaine.
As of 1882, 4 children born, two died, Horatio and Ella lived.
Medical Information:
Cancer: Yes
Died on a Thursday after a brief sickness of a few weeks. Cause of death was her old age and asthma./Reporter & Farmer 4/12/1900