Family/Spouse: Pahl Assarson. Pahl was born on 10 Oct 1775. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Johanna Tuvesdotter. Johanna was born on 1 Apr 1805 in Riseberga, Sk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1900, Farmer
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Christian attended the common schools in Sweden and while still a boy worked as a coachman. He came to the US when he was about 30 years old. His brothers Johannes and Andrew immigrated to Sauk Center, Minnesota; his brother Nils remained in Sweden. Christian worked for two or three years near Ashland, NE, as a farm hand and cattle feeder. He then bought a farm in Chapman precinct, near Weston, and started farming. Johanna came to this country with her parents, probably in the early 1870s. Some records list her name as Johanna Nilsdotter.
Christian grew the standard crops for the area and had livestock. The family also had an orchard and a small patch of tobacco. Johanna maintained a flower garden. Like most farmers of the area, Christian brought wheat to a mill in Wahoo, whicas ground into flour for home use. Christian continued to farm on his land in Chapman precinct until 1901, when he purchased a farm in Stocking precinct and moved there.
Christian and Johanna had eight children. One day most likely in 1876, when Christian and Johanna were outside working, their farmhouse caught fire and was destroyed. Inside were their two children, Peter and Oscar, who probably were twins.e boys, one crippled and the other tied to a high chair, died in the fire. Their next two children were boys, who they also named Peter and Oscar.
Christian and Johanna were members of the Baptist church in Weston. Christian was a religious and stern man and a Republican. He had red hair, which he wore rather long as was the custom, and his hair complimented his full red beard. Chrisn eventually owned 480 acres of farmland. When he died, each of his sons received a farm as an inheritance - or the equal thereof. Fritz inherited the home farm in Chapman precinct and Oscar inherited the farm in Stocking precinct. Johanna lived her final years with her daughter Lida in a small house in Weston.

PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY:
Christian Pearson was for many years engaged in farming in Chapman precinct, but his last years were spent in Stocking precinct, where he purchased land in 1901. A native of Sweden, he was born on New Year's Eve, 1837. He attended the commonchools in his native land and while still a boy worked as a coachman. He remained in Sweden until he was about thirty years of age, when he emigrated to the United States, and for two or three years he worked in the vicinity of Ashland, Nebraska, as a farm hand for a big cattle feeder. He then bought land in Chapman precinct and carried on agricultural pursuits successfully there for almost three decades, after which he purchased land in Stocking precinct, where he resided until his death in October, 1907.
Mr. Pearson was married to Miss Johanna Olson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nils Olson, both natives of Sweden, who, however, emigrated to the United States. To Mr. and Mrs. Pearson were born eight children, two of whom are deceased, the othersing: William, a resident of Ceresco who married Miss Clara Brodd and has four children; Oscar, who is living on the home place; Lena, the wife of Dave Peterson, of Strombsburg, Nebraska, by whom she has two children; Fritz, who is living near Ceeresco and who married Miss Maggie Dobley and has one child; Ernest, who is residing near Waverly and married Nellie Clay, by whom he has a child; and Lida, who is living at Weston and is the widow of Joe A. Novak. Mr. Pearson was a republican in politics and always took a commendable interest in affairs of public concern. His demise was deeply regretted and his friends still cherish his memory.

Christian married Johanna (Nilsdotter) Olson about 1870. Johanna (daughter of Hoken Nils Olson) was born on 31 Jul 1850 in Ifvetofta, Kristianstad County, Sweden; died on 12 Nov 1913 in Weston, Nebraska; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Rural Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carolina Jonsdotter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 5 and 7 Feb 1920, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: Between 9 and 10 May 1910, Richland Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1900, Rail Road Laborer
• 1900 Federal Census: 4 Jun 1900, Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
• Confirmation: 7 Apr 1907, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

According to oral family history, Will rode his bicycle from the home farm to Carbon, Wyoming. While in Carbon, he met and married Clara.

CERESCO COURIER - THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1920

OBITUARY

William Pearson died at his home two miles northwest of Ceresco, Thursday evening, June 24th, after an extended illness, death resulting from a cancer. He was born at Swedeburg, Nebr., on June 20, 1877, being 43 years and 4 days of age. He waonfirmed in the Lutheran Church on April 7, 1907, where he has been a faithful worker, first being connected with the Swedeburg church and later transferring his membership to the Immanuel church here in Ceresco. On October 22, 1901, he was marrrried to Clara Elizabeth Brodd at Laramie, Wyo., and this union has been blessed with four children - Elmer, Herman, Edna and Irvin, who together with their mother are left to sadly mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, yet theey "sorrow not as they have no hope." "So, if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with Him." Two sisters and three brothers were also at his bedside when death came. Numerous other relatives and friends will feel keenly the loss of one whom they loved and respected for his many sterling qualities of character. The Grace of God in Christ is able to truly comfort all who permit the Holy Spirit to comfort them. Our prayer is that this comfort may richly abide with all.

WAHOO WASP - JULY 1, 1920

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the sympathy shown and help rendered us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. We wish to thank for the beautiful floral offerings. -- Mrs. P. W. Pearson anamily

Peter married Clara Elizabeth Brodd on 22 Oct 1901 in Scandinavian Lutheran Church, Laramie, Wyoming. Clara (daughter of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 22 Jun 1877 in Carbon, Wyoming; died on 13 Nov 1957 in Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Nov 1957 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 21 Jul 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: Between 1910 and 1920, Farmer
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 25 May 1924
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

C. O. inherited the farm his father (Christian) had purchased in Stocking, Precinct. C. O. is remembered as a wonderful man. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker and a good mechanic. He was the Engineer for a threshing gang. He also sang well.

Carl Oscar Pearson was born in Chapman precinct near Weston on his parents' farm. He attended public schools until he was 17 or 18 years old. He then worked full time with his father on the farm. When he was 25, he began farming on his own.a Marie Olive Ekdahl was born in Mariposa precinct near Weston. She attended local public schools. After they were married, Oscar and Milsa moved to a farm one mile west of Weston. While living there, Milsa gave birth to a daughter who died shorortly after birth. Their son Malvin was also born at that farm. In 1908, after the death of Oscar's father, they moved to the 160 acre farm in Stocking precinct which Oscar inherited. Their other three children were born there. Oscar was left the farm debt free by his father, but his sister Lida, who exerted considerable influence over their mother, had a $3,000 lien put on the farm. Oscar mortgaged the farm to pay the lien.
By the time World War I began, most of the Swedish colony in the area were second and third generation Americans. The use of the Swedish language was decreasing. In Oscar's and Milsa's situation, they learned Swedish from their parents. Theirialects were different and Oscar found Milsa's dialect amusing. Consequently, she would not speak Swedish to him, although she spoke in Swedish to her grandparents, John and Christina Frostrom. Also, Swedish had been the language used in the area churches formed by Swedes in the last half of the 19th century. During World War I, non-Swedish members of the community objected to Swedish being spoken at these churches. They claimed that the language being used was either German or so similar to German that speaking it was unpatriotic. Due to this pressure, congregations stopped speaking Swedish in the area churches.
Oscar remained farming his entire life. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker, and a good mechanic. After he died, Milsa moved with her son Lloyd, a bachelor, to a house in Wahoo. After Lloyd died, Milsa continued to live in the house ul 1971 when she moved to a rest home in Wahoo. The home farm was acquired by Norman.

PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY:

Oscar Pearson, a son of Christian Pearson, was born in Chapman precinct, July 12, 1879, and attended the common schools until he was seventeen or eighteen years of age. He then devoted his entire time to assisting his father with the farm wk, so continuing until he was twenty-five years old. At that time he began farming on his own account and after keeping his bachelor's hall for a year he was married. He removed with his bride to a farm one mile east of Weston, where they resideed for three years, after which he took up his residence upon his father's farm in Stocking precinct. He has since remained upon that place, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres of excellent land and is well improved. He carries on generaal farming and receives a good income from his labors. He married Miss Milsa Ekdahl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August O. Ekdahl, the former of whom is deceased, while the later lives in Weston. To this union have been born three children; Malvin and Mildred, both attending school in Swedeburg; and Lloyd, and infant.
Mr. Pearson is independent in politics, voting for the man rather than the party. He is industrious and displays sound judgment in the management of his affairs, and the success which he has gained is well deserved.

WAHOO WASP - NOVEMBER 15, 1942

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CARL OSCAR PEARSON

The whole community around Swedeburg was saddened Thursday, last, when the news spread of the passing of Mr. C.O. Pearson, after a few hours severe illness.
Mr. Pearson was born at Weston on July 12, 1879, and was married to Milsa Ekdahl, also of Weston. This union was blessed with four children.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson moved to the Swedeburg community in 1908, and have resided there ever since, being very industrious farmers. They have for many years been active members in the Swedeburg Lutheran Church, in which he has served faithfulls treasurer and Board Member.
Oscar Pearson passed away October 29, 1942 at the age of sixty-three years, three months, and seventeen days. Mourning him are his widow and four children; Mrs. Mildred (Linus) Erickson, Malvin, Lloyd and Norman Pearson all of Swedeburg. Alsowo grandchildren. There is one brother, Ernest Pearson, of Waverly, Nebr.; and two sisters, Mrs. David Peterson, Plainville, Michigan, and Mrs. Dick Parr, of Encampment, Wyo. Also, a large host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the home, and at 2:30 at the Lutheran Church, at which the pastor, Rev. Elmer J. Holt, officiated, assisted by Dr. C. O. Gulleen, of Genoa. Music was furnished by the Misses Are and Elaine Eliason and Mrs. Duryea Olson, accompanied by Miss Alvena Larson. Pallbearers were, A.F. Larson, Reynold Olson, Oscar Olson, Arthur Larson, O.F. Anderson and Henry Olson. Internment was in the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.

Carl married Milsa Marie Olive Ekdahl on 12 Apr 1905 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. Milsa (daughter of August O. Ekdahl and Olive Anna Fr) was born on 10 Nov 1883 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1976 in the Saunders County Community Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Feb 1976 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Jul 1881
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska

Family/Spouse: David Peterson. David was born on 15 May 1873; died on 24 Jun 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 26 and 27 Mar 1920, Rock Creek Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 13 Jul 1885
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: 1910, Farmer
• 1910 Federal Census: 14 May 1910, Chapman Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 5 Apr 1925
• 1930 Federal Census: 22 Apr 1930, Richland Precinct, Ceresco Village, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Fritz inherited Christian's farm in Chapman Precinct. He later bought the farm 3

Fritz married Margaret (Maggie) Dooley on 17 Feb 1909 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Margaret (daughter of Jacob Dooley and Anna Danielson) was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 15 and 20 Jan 1920, Waverly Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 5 Jun 1887
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: Between 1910 and 1920, Farmer
• 1910 Federal Census: 14 May 1910, Chapman Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1930 Federal Census: 15 Apr 1930, Waverly Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska

Ernest married Nellie Albertina Clay on 20 Oct 1909 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska. Nellie (daughter of John Clay and Olson) was born on 5 Mar 1889 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 1975 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1910 Federal Census: Between 18 and 19 Apr 1910, Weston Village, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 17 Mar 1901, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Alida and her mother Johanna lived together in a small home in Weston, Nebraska until Johanna died in 1913. "Aunt Lydie" was a Practical Nurse. She lived for a while in Weldon, Colorado. Her first husband was killed in a car accident. Her second husband was a railroad section hand, and later a ranch foreman. They lived on a ranch in a log cabin near Encampment, Wyoming for several years.
Alida suffered for many years with crippling arthritis, and spent at least the last 12 years of her life in bed. She had no children in either marriage. She has a lifelong friend still living in Wahoo, Nebraska. I visited with her (Mrs. GeorgEmma) Mares) about Alida.

Family/Spouse: Joe Novak. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dick Parr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]