Stratford Courier
April 9, 1908
Obituary
Erickson
Many were the hearts that were made sad Saturday morning when the message was sent through Stratford and vicinity that E.A. Erickson had passed away. Wherever they were spoken it left sorrow, and the expressions of sympathy for the bereaved ones were many and from the heart. Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving husband and father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and he was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellow men. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Erick Augustus Carlson was born August 17, 1838, in Ulrika Socken, Östergötland, Sweden and came to this country in October, 1851 settling in Swede Bend, where he has since resided. He enlisted in the Civil War, fourth sergeant, Co. I, Aug. 22, 1862, where he fought for the country's cause, and was captured and wounded at Altoona, Georgia, October 5, 1864, and never fully recovered from the wounds sustained. He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise. We can only remind the mourners that he is not dead, he is only sleeping - resting after a long and well spent life here. One by one the veterans of the Civil War are taken from the ranks, their services having been fully completed.
The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J.L. DeWitt, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
Boone News Republican
Thursday, April 9, 1908
DAUGHTER CALLED BY FATHER'S DEATH
MRS. V. P. PETERSON GOES TO STRATFORD
E. A. ERICKSON, THE FATHER MOURNED BY MANY FRIENDS
Mr. Peterson Has Returned to His Home Here After Attending the Funeral, But His Wife Will Remain There for a Longer Stay.
V. P. Peterson and wife of this city were recently called to Stratford, by the death of E. A. Erickson, the father of Mrs. Peterson. She remained for a visit with her relatives and Mr. Peterson has returned to his duties in this city. The funeral was held Tuesday and was largely attended, the deceased being widely and well known.
Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought that he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellowmen. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will long linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Augustus E. Erickson was born in Sweden Aug. 17, 1838 and died in Marion township, Hamilton county, April 4, 1908. He served in the army of the rebellion as follows: Enlisted in Hardin township, Webster county, Aug. 22, 1862 as private in Company I, 39th regiment of Iowa infantry for the term of three years and was honorably discharged therefrom as first sergeant at Washington, D. C. on the 5th day of June 1865, by reason of expiration of service. He was held prisoner at the time his regiment was discharged at Washington so did not reach home until the latter part of July 1865. He was in active service two years and eleven months.
The 39th regiment organized at Camp Hendershot, Des Moines, Iowa, and went from there to Camp Huron, Davenport, Iowa. It left Camp Huron in November 1862 for Dixie.
Mr. Erickson's own notes on his war service follow: "Our first encounter was at Parker's Cross Roads in Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862 with Forest's forces. I came near being taken prisoner there as were were ambushed by a squad of rebels not ten paces away a ball cut the haversack strap from my shoulder but I was left uninjured. But I was so sick and fatigued after the battle that I was left on the battlefield with the dead and wounded. The next battle I took active part in was at Tow Creek, Miss., July 15, 1863, where we had some losses, killed and wounded, but I came out without a scratch. The next two important battles I was in was at Resaca, Ga., 15th of May 1864 and at Calhoun, Ga., the 16th of May 1864, came out of both uninjured. The last battle I was in was at Altoona, Ga., Oct. 5, 1864, where I was wounded by a minnie ball in my left breast and taken prisoner on the battlefield and confined in Miller prison for two months, were taken from there to Charleston, S. C., where we were held for two weeks, and then taken to Florence, S. C., where we were held for two months till we were taken to Salisbury, N. C. and confined there till the close of the war."
He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, two sisters and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise.
The funeral services were held at the residence, Stratford, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. L. DeWitt, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
April 9, 1908
Obituary
Erickson
Many were the hearts that were made sad Saturday morning when the message was sent through Stratford and vicinity that E.A. Erickson had passed away. Wherever they were spoken it left sorrow, and the expressions of sympathy for the bereaved ones were many and from the heart. Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving husband and father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and he was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellow men. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Erick Augustus Carlson was born August 17, 1838, in Ulrika Socken, Östergötland, Sweden and came to this country in October, 1851 settling in Swede Bend, where he has since resided. He enlisted in the Civil War, fourth sergeant, Co. I, Aug. 22, 1862, where he fought for the country's cause, and was captured and wounded at Altoona, Georgia, October 5, 1864, and never fully recovered from the wounds sustained. He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise. We can only remind the mourners that he is not dead, he is only sleeping - resting after a long and well spent life here. One by one the veterans of the Civil War are taken from the ranks, their services having been fully completed.
The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J.L. DeWitt, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
Boone News Republican
Thursday, April 9, 1908
DAUGHTER CALLED BY FATHER'S DEATH
MRS. V. P. PETERSON GOES TO STRATFORD
E. A. ERICKSON, THE FATHER MOURNED BY MANY FRIENDS
Mr. Peterson Has Returned to His Home Here After Attending the Funeral, But His Wife Will Remain There for a Longer Stay.
V. P. Peterson and wife of this city were recently called to Stratford, by the death of E. A. Erickson, the father of Mrs. Peterson. She remained for a visit with her relatives and Mr. Peterson has returned to his duties in this city. The funeral was held Tuesday and was largely attended, the deceased being widely and well known.
Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought that he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellowmen. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will long linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Augustus E. Erickson was born in Sweden Aug. 17, 1838 and died in Marion township, Hamilton county, April 4, 1908. He served in the army of the rebellion as follows: Enlisted in Hardin township, Webster county, Aug. 22, 1862 as private in Company I, 39th regiment of Iowa infantry for the term of three years and was honorably discharged therefrom as first sergeant at Washington, D. C. on the 5th day of June 1865, by reason of expiration of service. He was held prisoner at the time his regiment was discharged at Washington so did not reach home until the latter part of July 1865. He was in active service two years and eleven months.
The 39th regiment organized at Camp Hendershot, Des Moines, Iowa, and went from there to Camp Huron, Davenport, Iowa. It left Camp Huron in November 1862 for Dixie.
Mr. Erickson's own notes on his war service follow: "Our first encounter was at Parker's Cross Roads in Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862 with Forest's forces. I came near being taken prisoner there as were were ambushed by a squad of rebels not ten paces away a ball cut the haversack strap from my shoulder but I was left uninjured. But I was so sick and fatigued after the battle that I was left on the battlefield with the dead and wounded. The next battle I took active part in was at Tow Creek, Miss., July 15, 1863, where we had some losses, killed and wounded, but I came out without a scratch. The next two important battles I was in was at Resaca, Ga., 15th of May 1864 and at Calhoun, Ga., the 16th of May 1864, came out of both uninjured. The last battle I was in was at Altoona, Ga., Oct. 5, 1864, where I was wounded by a minnie ball in my left breast and taken prisoner on the battlefield and confined in Miller prison for two months, were taken from there to Charleston, S. C., where we were held for two weeks, and then taken to Florence, S. C., where we were held for two months till we were taken to Salisbury, N. C. and confined there till the close of the war."
He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, two sisters and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise.
The funeral services were held at the residence, Stratford, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. L. DeWitt, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
Stratford Courier
April 9, 1908
Obituary
Erickson
Many were the hearts that were made sad Saturday morning when the message was sent through Stratford and vicinity that E.A. Erickson had passed away. Wherever they were spoken it left sorrow, and the expressions of sympathy for the bereaved ones were many and from the heart. Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving husband and father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and he was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellow men. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Erick Augustus Carlson was born August 17, 1838, in Ulrika Socken, Östergötland, Sweden and came to this country in October, 1851 settling in Swede Bend, where he has since resided. He enlisted in the Civil War, fourth sergeant, Co. I, Aug. 22, 1862, where he fought for the country's cause, and was captured and wounded at Altoona, Georgia, October 5, 1864, and never fully recovered from the wounds sustained. He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise. We can only remind the mourners that he is not dead, he is only sleeping - resting after a long and well spent life here. One by one the veterans of the Civil War are taken from the ranks, their services having been fully completed.
The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J.L. DeWitt, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
Boone News Republican
Thursday, April 9, 1908
DAUGHTER CALLED BY FATHER'S DEATH
MRS. V. P. PETERSON GOES TO STRATFORD
E. A. ERICKSON, THE FATHER MOURNED BY MANY FRIENDS
Mr. Peterson Has Returned to His Home Here After Attending the Funeral, But His Wife Will Remain There for a Longer Stay.
V. P. Peterson and wife of this city were recently called to Stratford, by the death of E. A. Erickson, the father of Mrs. Peterson. She remained for a visit with her relatives and Mr. Peterson has returned to his duties in this city. The funeral was held Tuesday and was largely attended, the deceased being widely and well known.
Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought that he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellowmen. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will long linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Augustus E. Erickson was born in Sweden Aug. 17, 1838 and died in Marion township, Hamilton county, April 4, 1908. He served in the army of the rebellion as follows: Enlisted in Hardin township, Webster county, Aug. 22, 1862 as private in Company I, 39th regiment of Iowa infantry for the term of three years and was honorably discharged therefrom as first sergeant at Washington, D. C. on the 5th day of June 1865, by reason of expiration of service. He was held prisoner at the time his regiment was discharged at Washington so did not reach home until the latter part of July 1865. He was in active service two years and eleven months.
The 39th regiment organized at Camp Hendershot, Des Moines, Iowa, and went from there to Camp Huron, Davenport, Iowa. It left Camp Huron in November 1862 for Dixie.
Mr. Erickson's own notes on his war service follow: "Our first encounter was at Parker's Cross Roads in Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862 with Forest's forces. I came near being taken prisoner there as were were ambushed by a squad of rebels not ten paces away a ball cut the haversack strap from my shoulder but I was left uninjured. But I was so sick and fatigued after the battle that I was left on the battlefield with the dead and wounded. The next battle I took active part in was at Tow Creek, Miss., July 15, 1863, where we had some losses, killed and wounded, but I came out without a scratch. The next two important battles I was in was at Resaca, Ga., 15th of May 1864 and at Calhoun, Ga., the 16th of May 1864, came out of both uninjured. The last battle I was in was at Altoona, Ga., Oct. 5, 1864, where I was wounded by a minnie ball in my left breast and taken prisoner on the battlefield and confined in Miller prison for two months, were taken from there to Charleston, S. C., where we were held for two weeks, and then taken to Florence, S. C., where we were held for two months till we were taken to Salisbury, N. C. and confined there till the close of the war."
He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, two sisters and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise.
The funeral services were held at the residence, Stratford, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. L. DeWitt, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
April 9, 1908
Obituary
Erickson
Many were the hearts that were made sad Saturday morning when the message was sent through Stratford and vicinity that E.A. Erickson had passed away. Wherever they were spoken it left sorrow, and the expressions of sympathy for the bereaved ones were many and from the heart. Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving husband and father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and he was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellow men. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Erick Augustus Carlson was born August 17, 1838, in Ulrika Socken, Östergötland, Sweden and came to this country in October, 1851 settling in Swede Bend, where he has since resided. He enlisted in the Civil War, fourth sergeant, Co. I, Aug. 22, 1862, where he fought for the country's cause, and was captured and wounded at Altoona, Georgia, October 5, 1864, and never fully recovered from the wounds sustained. He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise. We can only remind the mourners that he is not dead, he is only sleeping - resting after a long and well spent life here. One by one the veterans of the Civil War are taken from the ranks, their services having been fully completed.
The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J.L. DeWitt, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
Boone News Republican
Thursday, April 9, 1908
DAUGHTER CALLED BY FATHER'S DEATH
MRS. V. P. PETERSON GOES TO STRATFORD
E. A. ERICKSON, THE FATHER MOURNED BY MANY FRIENDS
Mr. Peterson Has Returned to His Home Here After Attending the Funeral, But His Wife Will Remain There for a Longer Stay.
V. P. Peterson and wife of this city were recently called to Stratford, by the death of E. A. Erickson, the father of Mrs. Peterson. She remained for a visit with her relatives and Mr. Peterson has returned to his duties in this city. The funeral was held Tuesday and was largely attended, the deceased being widely and well known.
Mr. Erickson was taken sick with pneumonia about a week before his death and although it was known that he was seriously ill it was not thought that he would be called home so soon. He was one of the early settlers of Swede Bend and also a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. Erickson was a kind and loving father, and to his friends the soul of fellowship. He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him and was a man who believed in scattering flowers in the pathway of his fellowmen. His last words were expressive of peace in God and a willingness to depart and be at rest with Him. His cheerful life, his devotion to his wife and family and kindness to everybody will long linger in the presence of those with whom he has been associated.
Augustus E. Erickson was born in Sweden Aug. 17, 1838 and died in Marion township, Hamilton county, April 4, 1908. He served in the army of the rebellion as follows: Enlisted in Hardin township, Webster county, Aug. 22, 1862 as private in Company I, 39th regiment of Iowa infantry for the term of three years and was honorably discharged therefrom as first sergeant at Washington, D. C. on the 5th day of June 1865, by reason of expiration of service. He was held prisoner at the time his regiment was discharged at Washington so did not reach home until the latter part of July 1865. He was in active service two years and eleven months.
The 39th regiment organized at Camp Hendershot, Des Moines, Iowa, and went from there to Camp Huron, Davenport, Iowa. It left Camp Huron in November 1862 for Dixie.
Mr. Erickson's own notes on his war service follow: "Our first encounter was at Parker's Cross Roads in Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862 with Forest's forces. I came near being taken prisoner there as were were ambushed by a squad of rebels not ten paces away a ball cut the haversack strap from my shoulder but I was left uninjured. But I was so sick and fatigued after the battle that I was left on the battlefield with the dead and wounded. The next battle I took active part in was at Tow Creek, Miss., July 15, 1863, where we had some losses, killed and wounded, but I came out without a scratch. The next two important battles I was in was at Resaca, Ga., 15th of May 1864 and at Calhoun, Ga., the 16th of May 1864, came out of both uninjured. The last battle I was in was at Altoona, Ga., Oct. 5, 1864, where I was wounded by a minnie ball in my left breast and taken prisoner on the battlefield and confined in Miller prison for two months, were taken from there to Charleston, S. C., where we were held for two weeks, and then taken to Florence, S. C., where we were held for two months till we were taken to Salisbury, N. C. and confined there till the close of the war."
He was united in marriage to Margaret Olofson, January 22, 1867. To this union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living, who with his wife, two sisters and relatives and a large host of friends, are left to mourn his demise.
The funeral services were held at the residence, Stratford, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. L. DeWitt, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating and paying a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was bedecked with beautiful floral designs, all of which spoke of peace, purity and immortality. An unusually large procession followed the remains to the Swede Bend cemetery, where the remains were interred.
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Franklin Andrew Erickson
1867–1933
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Charles Edward Erickson
1870–1944
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Clarence William Erickson
1872–1949
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Selma Caroline Erickson Peterson
1874–1964
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Louise Christine Erickson Johnson
1876–1966
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Eric Augustus Ericson
1878–1974
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Oscar George Ericson
1881–1978
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Abbie L. Erickson Rickard
1883–1966
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Julia Augusta Erickson Ritchie
1884–1959
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James Alfred Erickson
1887–1978
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