April 12 ~ Remembering ~ Today, and in My Family History

Today ~ April 12, 2014


A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to:
The daughter of the sister in law of my first cousin once removed, a "Living Surwillo."
My first cousin once removed, a "Living Lucia."
Married on April 12
My grand uncle, Karl Henry Westby.
Married on April 12, 1868
My second great grandfather, Erik Andersson Lundberg.


IN LOVING MEMORY 
May They Rest in Peace

Born on April 12
My second cousin once removed, Shawn Roger Olson. He would have been less than 100 years old today.
Born on April 12, 1868
The son of my second great grandfather (from his first marriage), Erik Jacob Lundberg. He would have been 146 years old today.
Born on April 12, 1855 
The husband of my first cousin three times removed, Torinus Johansen. He would have been 159 years old today.
Born on April 12, 1905
The second cousin of my step-Father, Lewis Joseph Bennett. He would have been 109 years old today.
Died on April 12
The son of my second great grandfather (from his first marriage), Jonas August Lundberg.
Died on April 12, 1927
The wife of my second cousin twice removed, Inger Bjerknes Olsdatter.
Died on April 12, 1942
My second cousin twice removed, Ole Olsen (Westby-Vestby).
Died on April 12, 1907
The second cousin once removed of my step Father, Wilfred Francis Farrell Jr. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Wishing you success in all of your genealogical treasure hunts! 




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