Esther Emelia (Ester in Sweden) Flemström was born in Långsele Sweden, to Anders Johan Flemstrom 1858 and Emma Johanna Petersson 1869. Her known siblings were: Albert Andreas Flemstrom 1895; Antonius Natanael Flemstrom 1898–1971; Nils Paulus Flemstrom 1904; Sven Harald Flemström 1910; Vega Eleonora Flemstrom 1914–1993 and Edward Flemström.
There is only one church in Långsele, Sweden, and a copy of the church records confirm that Ester was born on Dec. 14, 1901.
Manifests for Ester Flemström revealed that on Sept. 7, 1922 Esther boarded the S.S. Drottningholm, that was docked at the seaport city of Gothenburg, to make the long Voyage to New York. She arrived at New York on Sept. 16, 1922. Her final destination to be Omaha, Nebraska. Her occupation was a House Keeper. There are no references to anyone greeting her when she arrives in Omaha.
About 4 years after arriving in the United States, beautiful Esther became the bride of handsome George Horace Woodard. Their Livingston Co. Michigan Certificate of Marriage confirms that Esther was a laundry employee and a resident of Scotch Bluff, Nebraska and George's occupation was farming, his residents was Fowlerville, Michigan. Their ceremony was witnessed by Arthur N, Roosa and Nina E, Roosa of Perry, Mich., and solemnized by Rev. R.C. Brown Baptist Minister on May 30, 1926 probably at the Baptist Church, in the city of Perry, Shiawassee Co., Michigan.
From this marriage 6 known children were born: Merle E. Woodard 1927–1999 Merle married Dorothy M Bolger, his Find A Grave Memorial # is 10893275; Mary Lou Woodard 1929–2007, Mary married Raymond Lee Rose, her Find A Grave Memorial # is 94901464; June Marilyn Woodard 1931–2007, June married Bobby V Guest, her Find A Grave Memorial # 1s 21395875; Marvin Woodard 1932; George Horace Woodard Jr 1933–2005 and Edward J Woodard 1938.
The 1930 census revealed that Esther and George were paying $15.00 rent for a house in Lyon, Oakland, Michigan and George was working as a farm laborer. This was in the heart of the Great Depression, and 75 cents to a dollar a day was the rate of pay. George's widowed mother Sara E Woodard age 50 was living with them. Little Merle was a toddler and Mary was a baby.
It was determined by Mary Lue and June Marilyn's birth days
that between the summer of 1929 and 1931 Esther and George moved from New Hudson, Oakland County, Michigan to Morrill, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
The 1940 census proved that the family was living better. Their home was valued at $2000.00 located in Winters Creek, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Four of the children were attending school, and little Edward was a toddler.
The last documentation for Esther was the U.S., Social Security Death Index. It confirms the date of her death.
Oct, 24,1978 was a sad day for George and the Children. Their beloved wife and mother had passed away. A Burial plot was selected at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff County,Nebraska. At the time of Esther's internment, the family and friends gathered to bid her a fond farewell and to Rest in Peace.
There is only one church in Långsele, Sweden, and a copy of the church records confirm that Ester was born on Dec. 14, 1901.
Manifests for Ester Flemström revealed that on Sept. 7, 1922 Esther boarded the S.S. Drottningholm, that was docked at the seaport city of Gothenburg, to make the long Voyage to New York. She arrived at New York on Sept. 16, 1922. Her final destination to be Omaha, Nebraska. Her occupation was a House Keeper. There are no references to anyone greeting her when she arrives in Omaha.
About 4 years after arriving in the United States, beautiful Esther became the bride of handsome George Horace Woodard. Their Livingston Co. Michigan Certificate of Marriage confirms that Esther was a laundry employee and a resident of Scotch Bluff, Nebraska and George's occupation was farming, his residents was Fowlerville, Michigan. Their ceremony was witnessed by Arthur N, Roosa and Nina E, Roosa of Perry, Mich., and solemnized by Rev. R.C. Brown Baptist Minister on May 30, 1926 probably at the Baptist Church, in the city of Perry, Shiawassee Co., Michigan.
From this marriage 6 known children were born: Merle E. Woodard 1927–1999 Merle married Dorothy M Bolger, his Find A Grave Memorial # is 10893275; Mary Lou Woodard 1929–2007, Mary married Raymond Lee Rose, her Find A Grave Memorial # is 94901464; June Marilyn Woodard 1931–2007, June married Bobby V Guest, her Find A Grave Memorial # 1s 21395875; Marvin Woodard 1932; George Horace Woodard Jr 1933–2005 and Edward J Woodard 1938.
The 1930 census revealed that Esther and George were paying $15.00 rent for a house in Lyon, Oakland, Michigan and George was working as a farm laborer. This was in the heart of the Great Depression, and 75 cents to a dollar a day was the rate of pay. George's widowed mother Sara E Woodard age 50 was living with them. Little Merle was a toddler and Mary was a baby.
It was determined by Mary Lue and June Marilyn's birth days
that between the summer of 1929 and 1931 Esther and George moved from New Hudson, Oakland County, Michigan to Morrill, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
The 1940 census proved that the family was living better. Their home was valued at $2000.00 located in Winters Creek, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Four of the children were attending school, and little Edward was a toddler.
The last documentation for Esther was the U.S., Social Security Death Index. It confirms the date of her death.
Oct, 24,1978 was a sad day for George and the Children. Their beloved wife and mother had passed away. A Burial plot was selected at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff County,Nebraska. At the time of Esther's internment, the family and friends gathered to bid her a fond farewell and to Rest in Peace.
Esther Emelia (Ester in Sweden) Flemström was born in Långsele Sweden, to Anders Johan Flemstrom 1858 and Emma Johanna Petersson 1869. Her known siblings were: Albert Andreas Flemstrom 1895; Antonius Natanael Flemstrom 1898–1971; Nils Paulus Flemstrom 1904; Sven Harald Flemström 1910; Vega Eleonora Flemstrom 1914–1993 and Edward Flemström.
There is only one church in Långsele, Sweden, and a copy of the church records confirm that Ester was born on Dec. 14, 1901.
Manifests for Ester Flemström revealed that on Sept. 7, 1922 Esther boarded the S.S. Drottningholm, that was docked at the seaport city of Gothenburg, to make the long Voyage to New York. She arrived at New York on Sept. 16, 1922. Her final destination to be Omaha, Nebraska. Her occupation was a House Keeper. There are no references to anyone greeting her when she arrives in Omaha.
About 4 years after arriving in the United States, beautiful Esther became the bride of handsome George Horace Woodard. Their Livingston Co. Michigan Certificate of Marriage confirms that Esther was a laundry employee and a resident of Scotch Bluff, Nebraska and George's occupation was farming, his residents was Fowlerville, Michigan. Their ceremony was witnessed by Arthur N, Roosa and Nina E, Roosa of Perry, Mich., and solemnized by Rev. R.C. Brown Baptist Minister on May 30, 1926 probably at the Baptist Church, in the city of Perry, Shiawassee Co., Michigan.
From this marriage 6 known children were born: Merle E. Woodard 1927–1999 Merle married Dorothy M Bolger, his Find A Grave Memorial # is 10893275; Mary Lou Woodard 1929–2007, Mary married Raymond Lee Rose, her Find A Grave Memorial # is 94901464; June Marilyn Woodard 1931–2007, June married Bobby V Guest, her Find A Grave Memorial # 1s 21395875; Marvin Woodard 1932; George Horace Woodard Jr 1933–2005 and Edward J Woodard 1938.
The 1930 census revealed that Esther and George were paying $15.00 rent for a house in Lyon, Oakland, Michigan and George was working as a farm laborer. This was in the heart of the Great Depression, and 75 cents to a dollar a day was the rate of pay. George's widowed mother Sara E Woodard age 50 was living with them. Little Merle was a toddler and Mary was a baby.
It was determined by Mary Lue and June Marilyn's birth days
that between the summer of 1929 and 1931 Esther and George moved from New Hudson, Oakland County, Michigan to Morrill, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
The 1940 census proved that the family was living better. Their home was valued at $2000.00 located in Winters Creek, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Four of the children were attending school, and little Edward was a toddler.
The last documentation for Esther was the U.S., Social Security Death Index. It confirms the date of her death.
Oct, 24,1978 was a sad day for George and the Children. Their beloved wife and mother had passed away. A Burial plot was selected at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff County,Nebraska. At the time of Esther's internment, the family and friends gathered to bid her a fond farewell and to Rest in Peace.
There is only one church in Långsele, Sweden, and a copy of the church records confirm that Ester was born on Dec. 14, 1901.
Manifests for Ester Flemström revealed that on Sept. 7, 1922 Esther boarded the S.S. Drottningholm, that was docked at the seaport city of Gothenburg, to make the long Voyage to New York. She arrived at New York on Sept. 16, 1922. Her final destination to be Omaha, Nebraska. Her occupation was a House Keeper. There are no references to anyone greeting her when she arrives in Omaha.
About 4 years after arriving in the United States, beautiful Esther became the bride of handsome George Horace Woodard. Their Livingston Co. Michigan Certificate of Marriage confirms that Esther was a laundry employee and a resident of Scotch Bluff, Nebraska and George's occupation was farming, his residents was Fowlerville, Michigan. Their ceremony was witnessed by Arthur N, Roosa and Nina E, Roosa of Perry, Mich., and solemnized by Rev. R.C. Brown Baptist Minister on May 30, 1926 probably at the Baptist Church, in the city of Perry, Shiawassee Co., Michigan.
From this marriage 6 known children were born: Merle E. Woodard 1927–1999 Merle married Dorothy M Bolger, his Find A Grave Memorial # is 10893275; Mary Lou Woodard 1929–2007, Mary married Raymond Lee Rose, her Find A Grave Memorial # is 94901464; June Marilyn Woodard 1931–2007, June married Bobby V Guest, her Find A Grave Memorial # 1s 21395875; Marvin Woodard 1932; George Horace Woodard Jr 1933–2005 and Edward J Woodard 1938.
The 1930 census revealed that Esther and George were paying $15.00 rent for a house in Lyon, Oakland, Michigan and George was working as a farm laborer. This was in the heart of the Great Depression, and 75 cents to a dollar a day was the rate of pay. George's widowed mother Sara E Woodard age 50 was living with them. Little Merle was a toddler and Mary was a baby.
It was determined by Mary Lue and June Marilyn's birth days
that between the summer of 1929 and 1931 Esther and George moved from New Hudson, Oakland County, Michigan to Morrill, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
The 1940 census proved that the family was living better. Their home was valued at $2000.00 located in Winters Creek, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Four of the children were attending school, and little Edward was a toddler.
The last documentation for Esther was the U.S., Social Security Death Index. It confirms the date of her death.
Oct, 24,1978 was a sad day for George and the Children. Their beloved wife and mother had passed away. A Burial plot was selected at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Scotts Bluff County,Nebraska. At the time of Esther's internment, the family and friends gathered to bid her a fond farewell and to Rest in Peace.
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