She was born in Skogseryd, Forserum Parish, Jonkoping, Sweden. Her parents were Johannes Petterson and Katrina Jonstotter. She married Anders Peter Magnusson in Sweden. She died in Limestone County, AL.
Her siblings were Lena Stina, Johanna, Peter Johanna, Frederika, Carl Johan, Anders, Johannes August and Caroline.
FACT SHEET ON MAGNUSSON FAMILY
1. Anders Peter was born 3 May 1831 in Jonkoping Sweden -- died 30 July 1902 at Ardmore, Limestone County
2. He had 1 sister that died an infant and was buried in Sweden. He had one brother, Jonas Frants, who remained in Sweden. Jonas Frants was last heard from 17 June 1901. He wrote to this brother Anders Peter Magnusson asking for passage to America. It is not know if the passage was sent, since Anders Peter died the following year. Jonas Frants' son, Carl wrote in the same letter asking for passage to America also. He was married and had three children, one boy and two girls. At this time they were all enjoying good health and seemed to want to come to America very much, but could not afford the tickets.
3. Anna Maja -- born 24 Jan 1823 -- Sweden -- died 23 23 Nov 1896 in Limestone County, AL.
4. Anna Maja - had 5 sisters and 4 brothers -- One sister Johanna came to America and settled in Iowa.
5. They left Sweden because of hard times and no money.
6. They left 26 July 1871 for Gotenborg Sweden --- Sailed 4 Aug 1871 by Ship "The Rollo" to Hull England. -- Sailed 21 Aug 1871 for New York.
7. After arrival in NY - traveled to Elkmont, AL by Train -- by wagon to Elkton, TN -- farm of Colonel Richard Gardner.
8. Lived in Elkton for 2 years -- 1 for expenses of trip - 1 year as sharecroppers.
9. MATT GARDNER, a former SLAVE of R. C. Gardner, taught them to speak English.
10. 1875 --Lived on the W. F. Atkinson farm, Pettusville District, Limestone County in 1875.
11. 13 March 1879 -- He bought the Currin farm in Limestone County - The Admr of the Currin estate sold to R. C. Gardner 8 Jan 1868; Gardner to W. J. Neeley 15 Feb 1878; Neeley to A. P. Magnusson 13 March 1879.
12. 23 November 1985 - Anna Maria died in Limestone County, AL
13. 1896 - Received citizenship at age 65.
14. 17 May 1898 -- Anders Peter married Nancy Dunn in Giles County, TN
15. 30 Jul 1902 -- Anders Peter died, in Limestone County Alabama, at the age of 71.
Her siblings were Lena Stina, Johanna, Peter Johanna, Frederika, Carl Johan, Anders, Johannes August and Caroline.
FACT SHEET ON MAGNUSSON FAMILY
1. Anders Peter was born 3 May 1831 in Jonkoping Sweden -- died 30 July 1902 at Ardmore, Limestone County
2. He had 1 sister that died an infant and was buried in Sweden. He had one brother, Jonas Frants, who remained in Sweden. Jonas Frants was last heard from 17 June 1901. He wrote to this brother Anders Peter Magnusson asking for passage to America. It is not know if the passage was sent, since Anders Peter died the following year. Jonas Frants' son, Carl wrote in the same letter asking for passage to America also. He was married and had three children, one boy and two girls. At this time they were all enjoying good health and seemed to want to come to America very much, but could not afford the tickets.
3. Anna Maja -- born 24 Jan 1823 -- Sweden -- died 23 23 Nov 1896 in Limestone County, AL.
4. Anna Maja - had 5 sisters and 4 brothers -- One sister Johanna came to America and settled in Iowa.
5. They left Sweden because of hard times and no money.
6. They left 26 July 1871 for Gotenborg Sweden --- Sailed 4 Aug 1871 by Ship "The Rollo" to Hull England. -- Sailed 21 Aug 1871 for New York.
7. After arrival in NY - traveled to Elkmont, AL by Train -- by wagon to Elkton, TN -- farm of Colonel Richard Gardner.
8. Lived in Elkton for 2 years -- 1 for expenses of trip - 1 year as sharecroppers.
9. MATT GARDNER, a former SLAVE of R. C. Gardner, taught them to speak English.
10. 1875 --Lived on the W. F. Atkinson farm, Pettusville District, Limestone County in 1875.
11. 13 March 1879 -- He bought the Currin farm in Limestone County - The Admr of the Currin estate sold to R. C. Gardner 8 Jan 1868; Gardner to W. J. Neeley 15 Feb 1878; Neeley to A. P. Magnusson 13 March 1879.
12. 23 November 1985 - Anna Maria died in Limestone County, AL
13. 1896 - Received citizenship at age 65.
14. 17 May 1898 -- Anders Peter married Nancy Dunn in Giles County, TN
15. 30 Jul 1902 -- Anders Peter died, in Limestone County Alabama, at the age of 71.
She was born in Skogseryd, Forserum Parish, Jonkoping, Sweden. Her parents were Johannes Petterson and Katrina Jonstotter. She married Anders Peter Magnusson in Sweden. She died in Limestone County, AL.
Her siblings were Lena Stina, Johanna, Peter Johanna, Frederika, Carl Johan, Anders, Johannes August and Caroline.
FACT SHEET ON MAGNUSSON FAMILY
1. Anders Peter was born 3 May 1831 in Jonkoping Sweden -- died 30 July 1902 at Ardmore, Limestone County
2. He had 1 sister that died an infant and was buried in Sweden. He had one brother, Jonas Frants, who remained in Sweden. Jonas Frants was last heard from 17 June 1901. He wrote to this brother Anders Peter Magnusson asking for passage to America. It is not know if the passage was sent, since Anders Peter died the following year. Jonas Frants' son, Carl wrote in the same letter asking for passage to America also. He was married and had three children, one boy and two girls. At this time they were all enjoying good health and seemed to want to come to America very much, but could not afford the tickets.
3. Anna Maja -- born 24 Jan 1823 -- Sweden -- died 23 23 Nov 1896 in Limestone County, AL.
4. Anna Maja - had 5 sisters and 4 brothers -- One sister Johanna came to America and settled in Iowa.
5. They left Sweden because of hard times and no money.
6. They left 26 July 1871 for Gotenborg Sweden --- Sailed 4 Aug 1871 by Ship "The Rollo" to Hull England. -- Sailed 21 Aug 1871 for New York.
7. After arrival in NY - traveled to Elkmont, AL by Train -- by wagon to Elkton, TN -- farm of Colonel Richard Gardner.
8. Lived in Elkton for 2 years -- 1 for expenses of trip - 1 year as sharecroppers.
9. MATT GARDNER, a former SLAVE of R. C. Gardner, taught them to speak English.
10. 1875 --Lived on the W. F. Atkinson farm, Pettusville District, Limestone County in 1875.
11. 13 March 1879 -- He bought the Currin farm in Limestone County - The Admr of the Currin estate sold to R. C. Gardner 8 Jan 1868; Gardner to W. J. Neeley 15 Feb 1878; Neeley to A. P. Magnusson 13 March 1879.
12. 23 November 1985 - Anna Maria died in Limestone County, AL
13. 1896 - Received citizenship at age 65.
14. 17 May 1898 -- Anders Peter married Nancy Dunn in Giles County, TN
15. 30 Jul 1902 -- Anders Peter died, in Limestone County Alabama, at the age of 71.
Her siblings were Lena Stina, Johanna, Peter Johanna, Frederika, Carl Johan, Anders, Johannes August and Caroline.
FACT SHEET ON MAGNUSSON FAMILY
1. Anders Peter was born 3 May 1831 in Jonkoping Sweden -- died 30 July 1902 at Ardmore, Limestone County
2. He had 1 sister that died an infant and was buried in Sweden. He had one brother, Jonas Frants, who remained in Sweden. Jonas Frants was last heard from 17 June 1901. He wrote to this brother Anders Peter Magnusson asking for passage to America. It is not know if the passage was sent, since Anders Peter died the following year. Jonas Frants' son, Carl wrote in the same letter asking for passage to America also. He was married and had three children, one boy and two girls. At this time they were all enjoying good health and seemed to want to come to America very much, but could not afford the tickets.
3. Anna Maja -- born 24 Jan 1823 -- Sweden -- died 23 23 Nov 1896 in Limestone County, AL.
4. Anna Maja - had 5 sisters and 4 brothers -- One sister Johanna came to America and settled in Iowa.
5. They left Sweden because of hard times and no money.
6. They left 26 July 1871 for Gotenborg Sweden --- Sailed 4 Aug 1871 by Ship "The Rollo" to Hull England. -- Sailed 21 Aug 1871 for New York.
7. After arrival in NY - traveled to Elkmont, AL by Train -- by wagon to Elkton, TN -- farm of Colonel Richard Gardner.
8. Lived in Elkton for 2 years -- 1 for expenses of trip - 1 year as sharecroppers.
9. MATT GARDNER, a former SLAVE of R. C. Gardner, taught them to speak English.
10. 1875 --Lived on the W. F. Atkinson farm, Pettusville District, Limestone County in 1875.
11. 13 March 1879 -- He bought the Currin farm in Limestone County - The Admr of the Currin estate sold to R. C. Gardner 8 Jan 1868; Gardner to W. J. Neeley 15 Feb 1878; Neeley to A. P. Magnusson 13 March 1879.
12. 23 November 1985 - Anna Maria died in Limestone County, AL
13. 1896 - Received citizenship at age 65.
14. 17 May 1898 -- Anders Peter married Nancy Dunn in Giles County, TN
15. 30 Jul 1902 -- Anders Peter died, in Limestone County Alabama, at the age of 71.
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