Niklas Berglund (1829 - 1897)

Born 18 May 1829 in Skåperud, Huggenäs, Värmland, Sweden

Husband of Kjerstin (Larsdotter) Berglund — married 19 Dec 1858 in Fryksände, Värmland, Sweden

Descendants

Died 4 Dec 1897 at age 68 in Rock Falls, Dunn, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

Nicolaus was born on 18 May 1829 and baptised on 19 May 1829 in Skåperud, Huggenäs, Värmland, Sweden. He was the son of Berglund Edman and Sara Svensdotter. ^[1]

He married Kerstin Larsdotter on 19 Dec 1858 in Svenneby, Fryksände, Värmland, Sweden.^[2]

The family resided in Svenneby, Fryksände, Värmland, Sweden.^[3]

Lars Gustav Berglund (1854-)
Augusta Berglund (1858-1921)
Olof Niklas Berglund (1860-)

About 1862 they moved to Västanvik, Fryksände, Värmland, Sweden.^[4]

Emma Kristina Berglund (1862-1936)
Carl Edvard Berglund (1865-1937)

Nikolaus and Kerstin with Lars, Emma and Carl emigrated on 29 November 1869 from Fryksände, Värmland, Sweden^[5]

They farmed in Rock Creek, Dunn, Wisconsin, United States.^[6][7]

Nicholas signed a declaration of intent on 2 November 1869 in Dunn, Dunn, Wisconsin, United States.^[8]

Augusta and Olof arrived in 1874.

Amanda Josephine (Berglund) Larsen (1871-1939)
Dolly Serena (Berglund) Olson (1873-1941)
Otto Secundus Berglund (1876-1930)

Nicklas died on 4 December 1897 and was buried on 7 February 1897.^[9] Niklas died on 4 December 1897 and was buried on 7 December 1897.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Sweden, Church Records, 1451-1943"
   Värmland > Huggenäs > Födde (Births) > 1805-1844 (C:2)
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 8 November 2023)
   Värmland.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Sweden, Church Records, 1451-1943"
   Värmland > Fryksände > Vigsel (Marriages) > 1827-1860 (E:2)
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 8 November 2023)
3. ↑ Census: "Sweden, Household Clerical Surveys, 1880-1896"
   Genline AB; Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish Church Records Archive; Volume Number: AI:25
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9731 #30782606 (accessed 6 November 2023)
   Nicolaus Berglund, Inh., head of household in Fryksände, Örebro, Sverige (Sweden). Born in Huggenäs.
4. ↑ Census: "Sweden, Household Clerical Surveys, 1880-1896"
   Genline AB; Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish Church Records Archive; Volume Number: AI:26
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9731 #23902186 (accessed 6 November 2023)
   Nicolaus Berglund, Skom., head of household in Fryksände, Örebro, Sverige (Sweden). Born in Huggenäs.
5. ↑ Immigration: "Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books, 1783-1991"
   Original data: Emigrants Registered in Swedish Church Books. EmiWeb, Karlstad, Sweden; Page: 265
   Ancestry Record 61085 #1195971 (accessed 6 November 2023)
   Name: Nikolaus Berglund; Gender: Man (Male); Birth Date: 18 maj 1829 (18 May 1829); Birth Place: Värmland, Huggenäs; Departure Date: 29 nov. 1869 (29 Nov 1869); Departure Place: Värmland, Fryksände; Arrival Place: Nordamerika; Occupation or Relation: Skomakare; Marital Status: Married; Notes: Travels with family; Original Page: 762;
   Household Members (Name):
   Nikolaus Berglund
   Kerstin Larsdotter Berglund
   Lars Gustaf Berglund Nikolausson
   Emma Kristina Berglund Nikolausdotter
   Carl Edvard Berglund Nikolausson.
6. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00040; Digital film/folder number: 005162834; FHL microfilm: 1255424; Image number: 609; Sheet number: 302; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: MN4F-DJV (accessed 8 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB6-S49B
   Nicholas Berglan (51), married, Farmer, head of household in Rock Creek, Dunn, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Sweden.
7. ↑ 1895 Census: "Wisconsin State Census, 1895"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004245088; FHL microfilm: 1032707; Record number: 3956; Packet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: MM9C-P4D (accessed 8 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SS7-WSM Image number 00078
   Nicolas Berglund in Rock Creek, Dunn, Wisconsin, United States. Born in United States: 2; Scandinavia: 2;.
8. ↑ "Wisconsin, County Naturalization Records, 1807-1992"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005720263; Record number: 0
   FamilySearch Record: ZNG2-8YMM (accessed 8 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-8936-KJXH Image number 01919
   Name: Nicholas Berglund; Naturalization Date: 2 Nov 1869; Naturalization Place: Dunn, Dunn, Wisconsin, United States; Birth Date: 1829; Birth Place: Sweden.
9. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969"
   Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60722 #3812423 (accessed 6 November 2023)
   Nicklas Berglund burial (died on 4 Dec 1897) on 7 Feb 1897.
10. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969"
    Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60722 #1521184 (accessed 6 November 2023)
    Niklas Berglund burial (died on 4 Dec 1897) on 7 Dec 1897.