Verona Mathilda Swenson

Earl Franklin Peterson was born about 1903 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and died February 27, 1961, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, at about age 58. He is the son of Frank E. Peterson of Sweden and Emma L. Unknown of Sweden.

Verona Mathilda Swenson was born June 21, 1907, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and died January 7, 1980, in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 72. She is the daughter of Karl Ludwig "Carl" Swenson of Winnebago Co., IL, and Olga Marie Larson of Ishpeming, Marquette Co., MI.

Earl Franklin Peterson and Verona Mathilda Swenson were married May 23, 1928, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

Earl Franklin Peterson and Verona Mathilda (Swenson) Peterson had two children:

Verona Mathilda Swenson was born June 21, 1907, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Adolph Larson (age 48) born October 1851 in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated from Sweden in 1873 and a Naturalized citizen is an Iron Ore Worker owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Ironwood, Gogebic Co., MI. Living with him is his wife of twenty years, Matilda Larson (age 48) born September 1851 in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, and having emigrated in 1880, with 1 of the 7 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his unmarried daughter, Olga Larson (age 17) born June 1882 in Michigan to Swedish-born parents. Also living in the house are two boarders.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows Karl L. Swenson (age 30) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents is a Machine Company Accountant renting his own home for $10/month and is living at 1653 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Ward, City of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him is his wife of four years, Olga M. Swenson (age 27) born in Michigan to Swedish-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive. Also living there is his daughter, Verona M. Swenson (age 3) born in Illinois to Illinois and Michigan-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows F. E. Peterson (age 44) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1888 and a Naturalized citizen and first married at age 17 is a Concrete Contractor owning his own farm with a mortgage and is living at 1427 Fourth Avenue, 1st Ward, City of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Emma L. Peterson (age 44) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 17, with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his three unmarried children, all born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents: George H. Peterson (age 16); Ethel E. Peterson (age 11); and Earl F. Peterson (age 7).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920, shows Frank E. Peterson (age 54) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1889 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1895 is a Concrete Contractor owning his own home with a mortgage and is living at 1427 Fourth Avenue, 8th Ward, City of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Erma Peterson (age 54) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1895. Also living there is his three unmarried children, all born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents: George Peterson (age 26), a Furniture Sale Manager; Ethel Peterson (age 21), a Bank Stenographer; and Earl F. Peterson (age 17), a Dry Goods Stock Boy.

Earl Franklin Peterson and Verona Mathilda Swenson were married May 23, 1928, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Karl L. Swenson (age 50) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 26 does Public Accounting Accounting and owns his own home worth $10,000 and is living at 326 Paris Avenue, 1st Ward, City of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Olga M. Swenson (age 47) born in Michigan to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living there is his unmarried daughter, Helen Swenson (age 6), born in Illinois to Illinois and Michigan-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Earl F. Peterson (age 27) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 25 is a Building Construction Secretary owning his own home worth $11,000 and is living at 2310 Oaklawn Avenue, 1st Ward, City of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Verona N. Peterson (age 22) born in Illinois to Illinois and Michigan-born parents and first married at age 20. Also living there is his daughter, Patricia L. Peterson (age 11/12), born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franklin Peterson of Rockford, Ill., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Patricia Louise, to Lt. George Reynolds Bristol, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Bristol of this city. The couple will be married April 5 in Gordon Chapel in Rockford. The bride-elect was graduated from East Rockford High School and attended Rockford College. She was graduated from the University of Illinois, where she was a member of Kappa Gamma Sorority, the Women's Glee Club and was chairman of the Illini Union Council. She was also a member of the Rockford Junior Woman's Club. Lt. Bristol was graduated from Texas Military Institute and the University of Illinois. He served as treasurer of Sigma Chi Fraternity and was president of the Air Force Rifle Team, junior manager of intramural sports, secretary of the Air Council and was a lieutenant colonel in the R. O. T. C. He is at present stationed at Wright-Patterson A. F. B. in Dayton, Ohio.

Craig Reynolds Bristol will be celebrating his birthday every St. Patrick's day. He was born Wednesday morning in Nix hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds Bristol, and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peterson, Rockford. Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Bristol.

Mrs. Earl Peterson and her daughter, Cynthia, Rockford, Ill., are spending the month of August here with another daughter, Mrs. George Bristol, and Mr. Bristol. The visitors will leave Tuesday for their home.

Being welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. George Bristol and their 3-year-old son, Craig, is their daughter, Cynthia Page, born April 30. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peterson, Rockford, Ill., and the great-granddaughter of Mrs. K. L. Swenson, Rockford. Her paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Bristol.

Memorial services for E. G. "Lanny" Lancaster, 83, of Kerrville, who died Wednesday in a Kerrville hospital, will be on Monday, at 2 p. m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Douglas McBride officiating. Born Nov. 3, 1911 in Merkel, Mr. Lancaster retired after eight years as manager of the Colonial Oaks Apartments. Before that, he had worked in the production department of Rockport Products Corporation in Rockford, Ill. Her served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Helen Swenson on April 3, 1946 in Rockford. She survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Darryl L. and Connie Lancaster of San Antonio, two brothers, Earl E. Lancaster of Bula and O. C. Lancaster of Banning, Calif.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Kerrville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

KERRVILLE — Helen Virginia Lancaster, 91, of Kerrville, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005, in a local hospital. She was born Aug. 16, 1913, in Rockford, IL, to Karl and Olga Marie (Larson) Swenson. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include son, Darryl L. Lancaster of San Antonio; niece, Pat Bristol of San Antonio; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.G. Lancaster, in 1994. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 624 Barnett, Kerrville, TX 78028. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimes funeralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Pat Bristol

Office: (210) 826-2345
Email: patb29@yahoo.com
Experience: 10 years
Achievements: BBA – UT Austin ’79
Personal: Pat Peterson Bristol, a native of Rockford, Illinois, graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She did post graduate work in England at Cambridge University. She has lived in San Antonio for over 40 years and has sold upscale property in Fredericksburg and Canyon Lake as well as in San Antonio. Pat is a member of the Junior League, the Argyle, and is past president of the Southwest Foundation Forum, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and Veinte y Uno investment club. Before becoming a REALTOR ®, Pat worked in the leisure travel business. Clubs / Memberships: Junior League, Southwest Foundation Forum, Military Civilian, Argyle Club
Education: B.A. University of Illinois
Languages: Spanish