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Iva Helen Bendz

Female 1900 - 1991  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Iva Helen Bendz was born on 18 Jun 1900 in Carleton, Thayer, NE (daughter of Nels N Bendz and Mary Martinson); died on 16 Dec 1991 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried in Dec 1991 in Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln, Lancaster, NE.

    Iva married David Emmanuel Ericson on 20 Dec 1922 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE. David was born on 10 Dec 1891 in Chicago, Cook, IL; died on 14 Nov 1985 in , , NE; was buried in Nov 1985 in Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln, Lancaster, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Delores Marilyn Ericson was born on 5 Nov 1923 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE; died on 1 Sep 2001 in , , CA; was buried in 2001 in Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln, Lancaster, NE.
    2. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nels N Bendz was born on 7 Dec 1865 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 6 Nov 1909 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried in Nov 1909 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.

    Notes:

    According to Iva Bendz, Her father's farm in Sweden was adjoining the farm of Lar's wife Ingar. He came to America on April 13, 1886. His name was originally Bengtsson. They moved from Carlton, NE to Ceresco NE (North and East of Ceresco) in 1903. They moved to Ceresco in the spring of 1907.

    Nels married Mary Martinson on 6 Jul 1898 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Mary (daughter of Lars Martinson and Ingre L Johnson) was born on 27 Oct 1872 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 18 Apr 1944 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 21 Apr 1944 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Martinson was born on 27 Oct 1872 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE (daughter of Lars Martinson and Ingre L Johnson); died on 18 Apr 1944 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 21 Apr 1944 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.

    Notes:

    Mary was born in the sod house that Lar's built.
    Obituary of Mrs. Mary Bendz
    Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bendz were conducted last Friday afternoon at the Nelson Funeral Home in Ceresco and the Covenant Church with Rev. Ebert Turnquist officiating. Music was furnished by Dorothy and Helen Dahl, Emil Anderson, wirgaret Nelson at the piano.
    Mrs. Mary Bendz, a child of the late Mr. And Mrs. Lars Martinson, was born in Swedeburg, Nebraska, October 27, 1872. There she grew up as a girl to womanhood. On July 6, 1898, she was married to Nels Bendz and together with him settled onm in the Swedeburg community. To this wedlock were born three sons and one daughter.
    Due to the ill health of Mr. Bendz the family moved to Ceresco in 1907 and ever since Mrs. Bendz has been a resident of this community, except for short intervals. Since November 6,
    1909, she has been a widow when her husband and the support of the family was taken away from them by death. This left her with a great responsibility, but through her resourcefulness and initiative she was able to raise her family which have made their way respectfully in life.
    Mrs. Bendz was a devoted member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Ceresco since 1907. The later years she was not able to attend its services due to failing eyesight and feebleness, but always appreciated the calls of her pastor.
    She spent the past winter in Lincoln in the homes of her daughter and son, where she was tenderly cared for. In spite of this she contracted the flue which left her with complications. Early this spring she came back to her old home in Cerehere she had hopes of becoming better. Some one was engaged to nurse her, but after several weeks of lingering illness, she fell asleep in Jesus early Tuesday morning, April 18, 1944.
    She is deeply mourned by a daughter, Mrs. Iva Ericson, Lincoln, three sons, Ralph of Wahoo; Clifton of Ceresco, and Allan of Lincoln; three brothers, Nels, Fred and Emil Martinson and a sister Mrs. Ella Hagstrom, all of Swedeburg, Nebraskd five grandchildren, other relatives and a wide circle of friends.

    Notes:

    Married:
    They were married on the lawn of Lars's home in Swedeburg, where Mary was born, at three o'clock P.M.

    Children:
    1. Robert Bendz was born on 6 May 1899 in Carleton, Thayer, NE; died on 7 May 1899 in Carleton, Thayer, NE; was buried in May 1899 in Carleton Cem., Carleton, Thayer, NE.
    2. 1. Iva Helen Bendz was born on 18 Jun 1900 in Carleton, Thayer, NE; died on 16 Dec 1991 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried in Dec 1991 in Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln, Lancaster, NE.
    3. Ralph Nelson Bendz was born on 30 Jul 1902 in Carleton, Thayer, NE; died on 7 Jan 1953 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE; was buried on 10 Jan 1953 in Rock Creek Cem., Ceresco, Saunders, NE.
    4. Clifton Oliver Bendz was born on 28 Feb 1905 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 5 May 1977 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in May 1977 in St. Francis Cem., Wahoo, Saunders, NE.
    5. Alan Lyle Bendz was born on 10 Mar 1908 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; died on 7 Feb 2001 in Bozeman, Gallatin, MT; was buried in Feb 2001 in , Wolf Point, Roosevelt, MT.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Lars Martinson was born on 19 Dec 1844 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden (son of Martin Nilsson and Anna Jonsdotter); died on 14 Jul 1920 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried on 16 Jul 1920 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.

    Notes:

    Lars arrived in Quebec May 23 1869, at 1:00 P.M. Another report says he arrived in America April 21, 1869. He took a train from there to Chicago IL. He was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 1894 and 1897. Each time to serve 3 years.
    The 1910 census lists Lars as head, age 65, Hilda, age 31, Ella Hagstrom, age 30, and Edward R Hagstrom age 3, as occupants. He became a citizen in 1875 (1920 census).

    1900 census richland, saunders, NE
    Lars Martinson 55 Ingre Martinson 52 Nils Martinson 25 Fred Martinson 23 Hilda Martinson 21 Ellen Martinson 20 Emil Martinson 17

    Lars married Ingre L Johnson on 27 Jul 1871 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. Ingre (daughter of Sven Johnsson and Nilla Olasdotter) was born on 12 Dec 1847 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 28 Feb 1909 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 2 Mar 1909 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Ingre L Johnson was born on 12 Dec 1847 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden (daughter of Sven Johnsson and Nilla Olasdotter); died on 28 Feb 1909 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 2 Mar 1909 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.

    Notes:

    Lars came to America single and worked and saved money until he had enough to pay for Ingar's fare from Sweden. Ingar arrived in America May 3, 1870. On her death certificate, Lars gave Swan Johnson and Nilla Olson as her parents. Her last name is sometimes recorded as Svensdotter.
    The 1900 census says 7 children born and 6 living.

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Martinson was born on 27 Oct 1872 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 18 Apr 1944 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 21 Apr 1944 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    2. Nels L Martinson was born on 4 Jan 1875 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 13 Jan 1961 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE; was buried on 16 Jan 1961 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    3. Fred L Martinson was born on 6 Nov 1876 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 22 Nov 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried on 25 Nov 1949 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    4. Hilda Martinson was born on 31 Jul 1878 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 6 Oct 1932 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 10 Oct 1932 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    5. Ella (Ellen) Martinson was born on 12 Apr 1880 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 29 Dec 1969 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried in Jan 1970 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    6. Emil L Martinson was born on 8 May 1883 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 5 Apr 1959 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE; was buried in Apr 1959 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    7. Selma L Martinson was born on 1 Sep 1886 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was christened in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; died on 10 Apr 1894 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in Apr 1894 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Martin Nilsson was born on 12 Jan 1803 in Skivarp, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened on 23 Jan 1803 in Skivarp, Malmohus, Sweden (son of Nils Martinson and Berta Pehrsdotter); died in , , Sweden; was buried in , , Sweden.

    Martin married Anna Jonsdotter on 14 Jul 1829 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden. Anna (daughter of Jons Larsson and Sissa Jonsdotter) was born on 15 Apr 1807 in Dyback, Malmohus, Sweden; died in , , Sweden; was buried in , , Sweden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Anna Jonsdotter was born on 15 Apr 1807 in Dyback, Malmohus, Sweden (daughter of Jons Larsson and Sissa Jonsdotter); died in , , Sweden; was buried in , , Sweden.

    Notes:

    Dyback was an estate in southern Sweden. Pat Martinson has April 15, 1807 as her birth.

    Children:
    1. Nils Martinson was born on 7 Jul 1831 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 1 Dec 1913 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in Dec 1913 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    2. John Martinson was born on 24 Sep 1833 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened on 24 Sep 1833 in Ostra Vemmenhog, Malmohus, Sweden; died on 25 Jan 1901 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in 1901 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    3. Bengta M Martinson was born on 23 Feb 1836 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 16 Oct 1915 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in Oct 1915 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    4. Elna L Martinson was born on 8 Aug 1838 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened on 9 Aug 1838 in Ostra Vemmenhog, Malmohus, Sweden; died on 15 Jan 1904 in Randall Creek, Charles Mix, SD; was buried in Jan 1904 in Randall Valley Cem., , Gregory, SD.
    5. Anders Martinson was born on 25 Aug 1840 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 24 May 1847 in , , Sweden; was buried in May 1847 in , , , Sweden.
    6. 6. Lars Martinson was born on 19 Dec 1844 in Olov, Malmohus, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 14 Jul 1920 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE; was buried on 16 Jul 1920 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    7. Swan Martinson was born on 7 May 1846 in Ormolla, , Sweden; was christened on 10 May 1846 in Skivarp, Malmohus, Sweden; died on 17 Mar 1903 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in Mar 1903 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.

  3. 14.  Sven Johnsson was born on 8 May 1823 in Onnestad, Kristianstads, Sweden (son of John Nilsson and Hanna Hansdotter); died on 20 Feb 1895 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was buried in Feb 1895 in , , Sweden.

    Notes:

    Sven's father, John Nilsson and Nilla's father, Ola Nilsson, were brothers.

    Sven married Nilla Olasdotter in 1846 in Fridhem, Kristianstads, Sweden. Nilla (daughter of Ola Nilsson and Cissa Jeppesdotter) was born on 25 Sep 1823 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 17 Apr 1885 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was buried in Apr 1885 in , , Sweden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Nilla Olasdotter was born on 25 Sep 1823 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden (daughter of Ola Nilsson and Cissa Jeppesdotter); died on 17 Apr 1885 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was buried in Apr 1885 in , , Sweden.

    Notes:

    When Nilla and Sven were married, they lived at the farm of Nilla's parents which was #10 Skoglosa, Onnestad Parish, Skane Province, Sweden. Three of their children came to America: Ingar (Mrs. Lars Martinson) in 1870, Elna (Mrs. Andrew Carlsonn) in 1873, and Sven (Sam) in the 1880's. One daughter, Anna (Mrs. John A. Anderson) died in Sweden but her husband and children came to Nebraska after her death. One son of Nilla and Sven, Ola, remained in Sweden and continued living on the farm at #10 Skoglosa. His grandson lives on this farm today (1986).Sven's father, John Nilsson and Nilla's father, Ola Nilsson, were brothers.

    Children:
    1. 7. Ingre L Johnson was born on 12 Dec 1847 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was christened in , , Sweden; died on 28 Feb 1909 in Ceresco, Saunders, NE; was buried on 2 Mar 1909 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    2. Elna Svensdotter Johnson was born on 21 Jul 1850 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 5 Oct 1925 in Swedeburg, Saunders, NE; was buried in Oct 1925 in Fridhem Cem., Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    3. Nils Johnson was born on 3 Sep 1852 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; was buried in Swed. Luthr. Cem, Swedeburg, Saunders, NE.
    4. Anna Johnson was born on 21 Oct 1854 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 15 Dec 1888 in , , Sweden; was buried in Dec 1888 in , , , Sweden.
    5. Pehr Johnson was born on 2 Jan 1857 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 2 Jun 1862 in , , Sweden; was buried in Jun 1862 in , , , Sweden.
    6. Ola Svensson was born on 4 Feb 1859 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 28 May 1926 in , , Sweden; was buried in May 1926 in , , , Sweden.
    7. Sven Johnson was born on 14 Dec 1860 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 16 Feb 1862 in , , Sweden; was buried in Feb 1862 in , , , Sweden.
    8. Sam S Johnson was born on 28 Dec 1866 in Skoglosa, Kristianstads, Sweden; died on 30 Jan 1944 in Dairyland, Douglas, WI; was buried in 1944 in Covenant Cem., Dairyland, Douglas, WI.



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