Carl and Marta (Nilsdotter) Carlson

(My thanks to Birger Bring, of Kristdala, Sweden, for informing me of the emmigration records showing the departure of the Carl Carlsson household in 1869 and that of daughters Anna and Ida in 1870. Also for the map of Sweden showing the area where they lived.)

Carl and Marta Carlson and children.
Standing, from the left, are Anna, Constans, and Ida.
Seated, from the left, are Charley, mother Marta, father Carl, and John.

Carl Johan Carlson, son of Daniel Carlson and Stina Nilsdotter, was born in Fällebo, Kristdala Parish, Kalmär Län, Småland, Sweden, on March 15, 1826.

Marta Catherina Nilsdotter, daughter of Nils Peter Nilsson and Lena Kaisa Nilsdotter (of Mossebo) was born in Mörlunda Parish, Kalmar Län, Småland, Sweden, on August 7, 1827.

According to records, Carl moved from Gårdå to Åkerä in 1853.

Carl and Marta were married on July 20, 1854 in Mörlunda Parish, Kalmar Län, Småland, Sweden. They lived first in Åkerä, moved to Johannesborg in 1860, then back to Åkerä in 1864. On November 19, 1869, Carl, Marta, and one of their children (probably John) left for America. (Click here for the record of Carl's emmigration ... click on Utvandrare, then Mörlunda, then the center button in the bottom row. Carl's is the second record from the bottom. For Anna and Ida, click on the HIJ button and look under JOHANNESBERG). Records show their daughters Anna and Ida followed in 1870. The family lived first in Varna, Illinois, then moved to Holdege, Phelps County, Nebraska in 1879.

(More information on Carl and Marta can be found here.)

Carl and Marta had six children:

Picture identified as John Carlson's farm in Holdege, Nebraska. Uncertain whether this was built by Carl Carlson, and then inherited by John, or was originally built by John. Anyone know?

Closeup or the family group. John and Christy Carlson, and John's sister Ida standing on the porch. Others unidentified.(Its incredible how much detail these old, beat-up, family photos contain!)

Closeup of the carriage and team.

If you have comments, corrections or additional information or pictures you would like to contribute, feel free to contact Dave Nims.