David married Iva Helen Bendz on 20 Dec 1922 in Wahoo, Saunders, NE. Iva (daughter of Nels N Bendz and Mary Martinson) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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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.

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

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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]

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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.