I would like to learn more about this family also would like contact with relatives. Before coming to the United States his Swedish name was Anders Persson/Pehrsson. He was born 29 Aug 1837, Mora, Koppargerg, He was the son of Bogg Petermatsons or Pehr Matsons and Con'e Andersdaughter. His mother, was also born in Indor, Mora, Kopparberg, Sweden.
Andrews wife Margaret Jonson was born 14 June 1845 in Norrboda, Ore parish in the province of Dalarna. Her parents were Jugas Jonas Ersson who was born on July 19, 1811and Maragaretta Jonson/Margaretta Jonsdatter who was born on April 2, 1805,. They were married 1835-02-01). Siblings: Erik 1835-10-05, Anna 1837-11-22, Jonas 1841-06-05. According to parish records Margreta's paternal grandfather and grandmother are also mentioned. Jugas Erik Jansson, born on November 10, 1779. He died in 1845, and Brita Hansdotter, born on October 24, 1779.
Bogg Per and Carin was married in 1830. They had five children:
1. Carin was born June 10 1834. She died Sept. 4 1864.
2. Anders was born August 29 1837. In the parishbook is written:Mormon, gone to North America April 14 1868 (the name Anders normally was changed to Andrew when entering North America. His last name in Sweden was Persson because the fathers first name was Per. Persson normally was changed to Peterson).
3. Mats was born March 30 1841. In the parishbook is written: Mormon, probably gone to Denmark.
4. Anna was born Jan. 10 1844. The same note about her: Mormon, probably gone to Denmark.
5. Per was born Jan. 3 1848. He got married in Mora
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Bogg Per Matsson died March 16 1879 in Indor.
Carin Andersdotter died Oct. 10 1874 in Indor.