Erika Fredrika Thunell, the daughter of Johan Frederik Thunell and Erika Christine Forsberg, was born in Uppsala, Soderfors, Sweden.
She married Robert Braithwaite, Jr., a farmer, in Manti, Sanpete, Utah on December 26, 1889.
She died on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 1912 of pneumonia. She was the mother of 12 children - 6 of whom preceeded her in death. She is buried in the Manti, Utah Cemetery.
Mr. Braithwaite has certainly had his share of trials and sorrows in the three weeks he has lost a grown son (Arthur), an infant son (John), and his wife (Erika).
Mrs. Braithwaite's parent and two brothers resided in Salt Lake City. One sister resided in Gunnison, Utah. One sister in Manti, Utah.

Their children include:

01. Lawrence Braithwaite, b. 30 Nov. 30, 1890 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. Married Lucy Smith June 6, 1916, the daughter of George Fredrick Smith and Christine Rasmussen. Their children are Gwendolyn Fawn Braithwaite, Jack L. Braithwaite and Ray S. Braithwaite. She died on January 5, 1928 and is buried in the Manti Cemetery. Lawrence married Norma Neva Butcher.

02. Arthur Braithwaite, b. Feb. 15, 1893 in Manti, Utah. d. Feb. 6, 1912.

03. Robert Braithwaite, b. Dec. 22, 1894 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. d. Dec. 22, 1894.

04. Eva Lila Braithwaite, b. Jul. 22, 1896 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. Married Dr. Sidney Branton Sperry, a University Professor, on Sept. 1, 1921.

05. Ruben Henry Braithwaite, b. Jul. 12, 1898 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. Married Venice Paulson on Oct. 16, 1936. A farmer and cattleman.

06. Roy Easel Braithwaite, b. Dec. 21, 1900 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. Married Lottie Burraston on June 2, 1926. d. Jul. 11, 1955. Buried Jul 14, 1955 in the Payson, Utah cemetery.

07. Erika Braithwaite, b. Feb 21, 1903 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. d. Feb. 21, 1903

08. Ethel Dora Braithwaite, b. May 5, 1904 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. d. May 12, 1904

09. Edgar Braithwaite, b. Sep. 4, 1905 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. d. Sep. 4, 1905

10. Ruth Elva Braithwaite, b. Nov. 9, 1906 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. Married Eugene Lester Brown June 20, 1928.

11. Jennie Lucile Braithwaite, b. Jun. 22 1909 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. Married Homer Dean Phelps on Jul 5, 1941.

12. John Frederick Braithwaite, b. Mar. 9, 1912 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah. d. Mar. 9, 1912.