August Matias Norlin was born November 17, 1856 in Gestrinland, Sweden and died February 11, 1932 in Waushara Co., WI at age 75. He was the son of Matias Andrew Anderson and Anna Matson, both of Sweden. Louisa Andersdotter was born January 1, 1861 in Sweden and died December 5, 1900 in Waupaca Co., WI at age 39. She was the daughter of John Conrad Andersson and Mary Unknown, both of Sweden. August and Louise were married about 1883 in Waupaca Co., WI. August and Louisa had nine children:
Following Louise's death, August married Christina Andersdotter. Christina Andersdotter was born July 15, 1870 in Flyryd, Blekinge lan, Sweden and died October 15, 1964, in Jude Nursing Home, Wautoma, Waushara Co., WI, at age 94. She was the daughter of Andreas Larsson of Fröbbestorp, Torsas, Kalmar lan, Smaland, Sweden and Anna-Karin Svensdotter of Bredavik, Blekinge lan, Sweden. Christine lived in Stockholm, Sweden for a couple of years, returned home to her parents, then left for Waupaca, WI in 1882. August and Christine were married October 21, 1901 in Lind Center, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. August and Christine had four children:
Leigh Larson note: Sisters, Sylvia and Freeda Norlin, married brothers, Earl and Stephen Roche. August was a blacksmith in Sweden, and a farmer in Wisconsin. He came to the USA in 1882. He is buried in Sheridan, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. The Norlin family plot is in Section 1, Lot B, Plot 4 of the Sheridan (formerly Sessions Prairie) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Buried there are Anna, August M., Lilly, Louise, Rose and Royal. TIMELINE August Matias Norlin was born November 17, 1856 in Gestrinland, Sweden. Louisa Andersdotter was born January 1, 1861 in Sweden. Christina Andersdotter was born July 15, 1870 in Flyryd, Blekinge lan, Sweden.
August and Louise were married about 1883 in Waupaca Co., WI. Waupaca Republican - Waupaca, WI - January 19, 1894 SHERIDAN We understand that Mr. A. Peterson of Waupaca, has purchased the blacksmith shop here owned by Aug. Norlin. We are sorry to lose Mr. Norlin and wish him success wherever he may go. Leigh Larson note: This may be Adolph Gustov Peterson, who eventually married Grace Norlin in 1904.
The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895 for Waupaca County, Town of Lind, Enumerated by L. Mawhiney, Town Clerk, shows Aug Norlin: 2 White Males, 3 White Females, 3 United States, 2 Scandinavia The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900 shows August Norlin (age 43) born November 1856 in Sweden of Swedish parents is a blacksmith living in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, Louisa Norlin (age 39) born January 1861 in Sweden of Swedish parents. Four of her eight children are still alive. Also in the household were their children, all born in Wisconsin: Grace Norlin (age 12) born January 1888; Willie Norlin (age 9) born January 1891; Mae E. Norlin (age 4) born April 1896; and Ester L. Norlin (age 2) born June 1898. Also living in the household was Louisa's mother, Mary Anderson (age 64) born November 1835 in Sweden of Swedish parents, with her only child alive. August is shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1882 and had Pa naturalization. Louisa is shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1884. Louisa (Andersdotter) Norlin died December 5, 1900 in Waupaca Co., WI at age 39. August and Christine were married October 21, 1901 in Lind Center, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Mary (Andersdotter) Anderson died December 10, 1904 in Waupaca Co., WI at age 69. The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905 shows August M. Norlin (age 48) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is a Blacksmith living in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Christina Norlin (age 33) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents. Also living there are his five children, all born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents: Willie A. Norlin (age 14); May E. Norlin (age 8); Esther L. Norlin (age 6); Sylvia S. Norlin (age 2); and Freda Norlin (age 6/12). The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1910 shows August Norlin (age 53) born in Sweden of Swedish parents is a farm owner living in in Saxeville Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 8 years, Christina Norlin (age 38) born in Sweden of Swedish parents. Three of her four children are still alive. Also in the household were their children, all born in Wisconsin: Mary Norlin (age 14); Ester Norlin (age 11); Sylvia Norlin (age 7); Freeda Norlin (age 5); and Clarence Norlin (age 3). August and Christina are shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1882 and August had naturalization. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 17, 1920 shows August Norlin (age 63) born in Sweden of Swedish parents is a farm owner living on Saxeville or Waupaca Road, in Saxeville Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Christina Norlin (age 49) born in Sweden of Swedish parents. Also in the household were their children, all born in Wisconsin: Sylvia Norlin (age 16), Freda Norlin (age 14) and Clarence Norlin (age 12). Both August and Christina are shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1882 and had Na naturalization, dates not legible. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930 shows August Norlin (age 73) born in Sweden of Swedish parents is a farm owner living in Saxeville Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Christina Norlin (age 59) born in Sweden of Swedish parents. The first marriage for August was at age 26, and for Christina was age 31. Both August and Christina are shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1881 and had Na naturalization. Also in the household was their son, Clarence Norlin (age 22) born in Wisconsin, who is a partner in a general farm. August Matias Norlin died February 11, 1932 in Saxeville Twp., Waushara Co., WI at age 75. Stevens Point Daily Journal - Stevens Point, WI, Friday, February 19, 1932 Mr. and Mrs. Gust Peterson, Mrs. Freda Gurholt and sons, Paul and Philip, Mrs. Freda Modeen and son, Paul, and Mr. and Mrs. John Buckman attended the funeral of Mrs. Modeen's brother, August Norlin, of Saxeville, last Sunday afternoon. The remains were brought to Weyauwega for burial. Christina (Andersdotter) Norlin died October 15, 1964 in Jude Nursing Home, Wautoma, Waushara Co., WI, at age 94. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Friday, October 16, 1964 Winnebagoland Mrs. Norlin NESHKORO - Mrs. Christina Norlin, Neshkoro, 94, died at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jude Nursing Home, Wautoma, where she had been a patient for two years. Born in Sweden, July 15, 1870, she was married to August Norlin, Oct. 21, 1901. He died in 1932. A member of Baptist Church, Saxeville, she is survived by two sons, Clarence, Kenosha, and William, Amherst; three daughters, Mrs. Steven Roche, Neshkoro, Mrs. Earl Roche, McHenry, Ill., and Mrs. Harvey Graff, Kalamazoo, Mich., 12 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Saxeville Baptist Church, the Rev. Otis Predy officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. Friends may call at Hempel Funeral Home, Redgranite, after 2:30 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Sunday, then at the church.
August Matias Norlin was born at Gestrinland, Sweden, Died in
Waupaca County, WI. Buried at Sheridan, WI.
Adolph Peterson was born in Varmland, Sweden, Died in Rockford, IL. Buried
in Arlington Memorial Park, Rockford, IL. He went to Chicago in 1900 to work for
Fred Norlin making surgical instruments by hand for doctors. He bought August
Norlin's Blacksmith shop at Lind Center, WI on March 2, 1908. He put shoes made out of
rubber on Fanny Arbuckle's horse. He moved to Rockford in 1936 and went to work
for the Hudson Manufacturing Co. He got a job there because he knew how to
install a line shaft to power several machines from one shaft. The other
employees could not figure out how to put the shaft up in a straight line. He
became superintendent and worked there until his death, dying from a fractured
neck suffered in a fall down a flight of stairs at the home of a daughter.
August and Christine Norlin wedding, October 21, 1901 - Lind Center, Waupaca Co., WI. August and Christine Norlin family, Waupaca Co., WI August and Christine Norlin family, Waupaca Co., WI (close-up) Christine (Andersdotter) Norlin as a young woman, Sweden Christine (Andersdotter) Norlin in later life Mrs. Mette Norlin Obituary: Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Tues., Oct. 11, 1960 Mrs. Mette Norlin, Route 1, Amherst, Wis. Age 78, died Sunday, October 9, at 6:15 p.m. at her home, after a lingering illness. She was born Oct. 19, 1881 in the town of Farmington, Waupaca County. Survivors are her husband William, a brother, Edward Hansen, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Stedman, both of Amherst. Funeral services will be from the Trinity Lutheran Church, Waupaca, Wednesday, October 12, at 1:30 p.m. with burial in Lakeside cemetery, Waupaca. Rev. A. S. Peterson will officiate. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca, after 3 p.m. Tuesday and at the church after 12:30 Wednesday.
WAUPACA RECORD LEADER - Waupaca, WI From Waupaca website I believe Mrs. Jacob Hansen is Christina (Peterson) Hanson, who
was a sister of my great grandmother (Carrie <Peterson> Anderson). Jacob and
Christina had five children: Amelia (Married Lars Larson), Edward, Mattie (or
Nora), Emma (Stedman) and Elmer. If anyone knows anything or Christina's
ancestry or her descendants, please email me.
Stevens Point Journal, Fri, May 28, 2004 Obituaries Herbert J. Stedman, 82, of Amherst died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at his
residence. Descendants of August Matias Norlin Generation No. 1 1. AUGUST MATIAS2 NORLIN (MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) was born 17 Nov 1856 in Gestrinland, Sweden, and died 11 Feb 1932 in Waushara Co., WI. He married (1) LOUISA ANDERSON Abt. 1885, daughter of JOHN ANDERSON and MARY UNKNOWN. She was born 01 Jan 1861 in Sweden, and died 05 Dec 1900 in Waupaca Co., WI. He married (2) CHRISTINA ANDERSDOTTER 21 Oct 1901 in Lind Center, Waupaca Co., WI, daughter of ANDREAS LARSSON and ANNA-KARIN SVENSDOTTER. She was born 15 Jul 1870 in Flyryd, Blekinge lan, Sweden, and died 15 Oct 1964 in Neshkoro, WI. More About AUGUST MATIAS NORLIN: Burial: Sheridan (Sessions Prairie) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI Immigration: 1882, Came to the USA in 1882. Occupation: Blacksmith and farmer Residence: Lived in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI
More About LOUISA ANDERSON: Burial: Sheridan (Sessions Prairie) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI Immigration: 1884, Came from Sweden in 1884. Nickname: Louise Notes (Facts Pg): 1900, The 1900 Census indicates eight children, of which four are living.
More About CHRISTINA ANDERSDOTTER: Nickname: Christine Notes (Facts Pg): Lived in Stockholm for a couple of years, returned home to her parents, then left for Waupaca, WI in 1892.
Children of AUGUST NORLIN and LOUISA ANDERSON are: i. ANNA3 NORLIN, b. 16 Aug 1886, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 14 Jan 1887, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.
More About ANNA NORLIN: Burial: Sheridan (Sessions Prairie) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI
2. ii. GRACE NORLIN, b. 06 Jan 1888, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 03 Jan 1951. iii. LILLY NORLIN, b. 17 Oct 1889, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 26 Feb 1890, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.
More About LILLY NORLIN: Burial: Sheridan (Sessions Prairie) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI
iv. WILLIAM ANDREW NORLIN, b. 31 Jan 1891, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 03 Feb 1975, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI; m. ELEANOR METTE HANSON, 23 Jul 1916, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI; b. 19 Oct 1881, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 09 Oct 1960, Route 1, Amherst, Lanark Twp.?, Portage Co., WI.
More About WILLIAM ANDREW NORLIN: Nickname: Willie or William A. Notes (Facts Pg): In 1930 he was listed as a farmer, living in Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI.
More About ELEANOR METTE HANSON: Nickname: Mette or Nora
v. ROYAL AUGUST NORLIN, b. 29 Jul 1892, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 22 Nov 1892, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.
More About ROYAL AUGUST NORLIN: Burial: Sheridan (Sessions Prairie) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI
vi. ROSE MYRTLE NORLIN, b. 03 Sep 1894, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 04 May 1895, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.
More About ROSE MYRTLE NORLIN: Burial: Sheridan (Sessions Prairie) Cemetery, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI
3. vii. MAE ELSIE NORLIN, b. 02 Apr 1896, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 10 Nov 1922, Wisconsin. viii. ESTHER LILLIAN NORLIN, b. 12 Jun 1898, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 20 Mar 1976, Round Lake, Lake Co., IL; m. (1) UNKNOWN ANDERSON, 11 Nov 1922; m. (2) UNKNOWN SMITH, Aft. 1923.
More About ESTHER LILLIAN NORLIN: Nickname: Lilly
ix. RUTH EVELYN NORLIN, b. 05 Oct 1900, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; d. 05 Jan 1901, Waupaca Co., WI.
Children of AUGUST NORLIN and CHRISTINA ANDERSDOTTER are: 4. x. SEIGRID SYLVIA BORALIND3 NORLIN, b. 23 Jan 1903, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 29 Apr 1999, Mc Henry, Mc Henry Co., IL. xi. REUBEN A. NORLIN, b. 08 Apr 1904, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 04 May 1904, Waupaca Co., WI. 5. xii. FRIDA MARIA CONSTANCE NORLIN, b. 16 May 1905, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 12 Dec 1980. 6. xiii. CLARENCE ROGER NORLIN, b. 17 Jan 1907, Waupaca Co., WI; d. Jul 1984, Wild Rose, Waushara Co., WI.
Generation No. 2
2. GRACE3 NORLIN (AUGUST MATIAS2, MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) was born 06 Jan 1888 in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI, and died 03 Jan 1951. She married GUSTOV ADOLPH PETERSON 22 Jun 1904 in Wisconsin, son of ANDRES PETERSON and KRISTINE UNKNOWN. He was born 26 Mar 1879 in Varmland, Sweden, and died 26 Apr 1951 in Rockford, IL.
More About GUSTOV ADOLPH PETERSON: Immigration: 1895, Sweden Occupation: 1930, Blacksmith Residence: 1930, Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI
Children of GRACE NORLIN and GUSTOV PETERSON are: 7. i. NORLIN ALEXANDER4 PETERSON, b. 29 Oct 1905, Waupaca Co., WI; d. Mar 1985, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. ii. FAYETTE LOUISE PETERSON, b. 18 May 1909, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 13 May 2002, Prather, Fresno Co., CA; m. RAGNER GEORGE ANDERSON. iii. CECIL LAURELL PETERSON, b. 22 Mar 1914, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 29 Jun 1996, Lancaster, CA; m. DORIS LEWIS, 23 Apr 1940, Dubuque, IA; b. 12 Mar 1919, Hattiesburg, MS; d. 09 Jan 1983, Panarama City, CA. iv. HILDA GRACE PETERSON, b. 02 Nov 1922, Waupaca Co., WI; m. ROBERT G. FREDERICKSON. v. LANE A. PETERSON, b. 18 Jun 1925, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 01 Nov 2001, Loves Park, Winnebago Co., IL; m. BEVERLY M. UNKNOWN; b. Abt. 1929.
3. MAE ELSIE3 NORLIN (AUGUST MATIAS2, MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) was born 02 Apr 1896 in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI, and died 10 Nov 1922 in Wisconsin. She married JOHN HENRY ARMON Abt. 1915, son of UNKNOWN ARMON and MARY UNKNOWN. He was born 08 Nov 1893 in Waupaca Co., WI.
Child of MAE NORLIN and JOHN ARMON is: i. MARY4 ARMON, b. Abt. Jan 1917, Wisconsin.
4. SEIGRID SYLVIA BORALIND3 NORLIN (AUGUST MATIAS2, MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) was born 23 Jan 1903 in Waupaca Co., WI, and died 29 Apr 1999 in Mc Henry, Mc Henry Co., IL. She married EARL ROCHE Abt. 1920 in Wisconsin, son of CHARLES ROCHE and ROSIE UNKNOWN. He was born 07 Dec 1898 in Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI, and died 09 Apr 1989 in Mc Henry, Mc Henry Co., IL.
Children of SEIGRID NORLIN and EARL ROCHE are: i. ANITA4 ROACH, b. Abt. 1922, Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI. ii. MAY ROACH, b. Abt. 1923, Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI. iii. HAROLD ROACH, b. Abt. 1924, Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI.
5. FRIDA MARIA CONSTANCE3 NORLIN (AUGUST MATIAS2, MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) was born 16 May 1905 in Waupaca Co., WI, and died 12 Dec 1980. She married STEPHEN ROCHE 18 Nov 1922, son of CHARLES ROCHE and ROSIE UNKNOWN. He was born 27 Jun 1892 in Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI, and died 20 Apr 1970 in Parkview Nursing Home, Berlin, WI.
Children of FRIDA NORLIN and STEPHEN ROCHE are: i. NORLIN4 ROCHE.
More About NORLIN ROCHE: Burial: Lived in Los Angeles, California
ii. DONALD ROCHE.
More About DONALD ROCHE: Burial: Lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin
iii. JERRY ROCHE.
More About JERRY ROCHE: Burial: Lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota
8. iv. KAREN ROCHE.
6. CLARENCE ROGER3 NORLIN (AUGUST MATIAS2, MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) was born 17 Jan 1907 in Waupaca Co., WI, and died Jul 1984 in Wild Rose, Waushara Co., WI. He married ANNE GRAY 25 Jul 1936. She was born 10 Feb 1910, and died Apr 1984 in Wild Rose, Waushara Co., WI.
More About CLARENCE ROGER NORLIN: Notes (Facts Pg): Wisconsin records name August M. Norlin
Child of CLARENCE NORLIN and ANNE GRAY is: i. CHRISTINE4 NORLIN.
Generation No. 3
7. NORLIN ALEXANDER4 PETERSON (GRACE3 NORLIN, AUGUST MATIAS2, MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) was born 29 Oct 1905 in Waupaca Co., WI, and died Mar 1985 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. He married VIOLET HILDA ERICKSON 25 Jul 1928.
Children of NORLIN PETERSON and VIOLET ERICKSON are: i. DONNA LEE5 PETERSON, b. 27 Sep 1931; d. 27 Sep 1931. ii. GLADYS VIOLET PETERSON, b. 28 Mar 1933; d. 28 Mar 1933.
8. KAREN4 ROCHE (FRIDA MARIA CONSTANCE3 NORLIN, AUGUST MATIAS2, MATIAS ANDREW1 ANDERSON) She met UNKNOWN HUSBAND.
More About KAREN ROCHE: Burial: Lived in Berlin, Wisconsin
Children of KAREN ROCHE and UNKNOWN HUSBAND are: i. FIRST5 CHILD. ii. SECOND CHILD.
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