Erikson Family - Ourfolk



Oscar Walter Erikson 14 FEB 1909 - 13 FEB 1986

Oscar was born on 14 FEB 1909 in New Britain, Conn and died on 13 FEB 1986 (age: 76) in Indianapolis, Ind. .
He was the son of Johan Emil Eriksson (9 OCT 1873 - 25 OCT 1970) and Jenny Josefina Carlsen (Eriksson) (6 DEC 1884 - 25 AUG 1950).

Oscar was married to Dorothy Helen Ferguson (Erikson) on 23 SEP 1937.

Dorothy was born on 19 JUL 1913 in Cincinnati, Oh and died on 22 JUN 1982 (age: 68) in Indianapolis, Indiana .
She was the daughter of Edward James Ferguson (1 OCT 1888 - 1931) and Augusta Bertha Ignatius (Ferguson) (11 APR 1888 - 9 JAN 1945).
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 ParentsGrand Parents  
Erik Magnus Andersson (15 FEB 1849 - 1934)
Johan Emil Eriksson (9 OCT 1873 - 25 OCT 1970)
Johanna Stina Svensdotter (Andersson) (1844 - 1928)
Oscar Walter Erikson
Capt. Johan August Carlsen (8 NOV 1856 - 5 FEB 1941)
Jenny Josefina Carlsen (Eriksson) (6 DEC 1884 - 25 AUG 1950)
Augusta Kristina Johanson (Carlsen) (20 DEC 1862 - 1927)
 


- Oscar Walter Erikson - (on left)

Wife - Dorothy Ferguson (Erikson), Jon and Robert - Dorothy was born on 19 JUL 1913 in Cincinnati, Oh and died on 22 JUN 1982 (age: 68) in Indianapolis, Indiana


Son - 2001 - Jon was born on 7 NOV 1941 in Indianapolis, Ind. and died on 14 SEP 2005 (age: 63) in Denver, Colorado


Son - Robert James Erikson - en route to Port Hueneme, California - Robert was born on 17 DEC 1945 in Indianapolis, Ind. and died on 18 JUL 2010 (age: 64) in Indianapolis, IN


Father - Johan Emil Eriksson - (courtesy Robert Erikson) - Johan was born on 9 OCT 1873 in Alekulla, Sweden and died on 25 OCT 1970 (age: 97) in New Britain, CT


Mother - Jenny Josefina Carlsen - Jenny was born on 6 DEC 1884 in in Landskrona, Sweden and died on 25 AUG 1950 (age: 65) in New Britain, CT




-- Oscar --
Chief Architect at Foster Engineering in 1964.

Later the frim became 'Erikson and Foster' architects.



-- Dorothy --
had an Aunt Helen Braun in Cincinnati., Had an Uncle Frank, a Cousin Walter

Was in a hospital for tuberculosis about 1932.

''My maternal great-great grandmother emigrated here from Germany. Her husband was Baron von Vetsenstein. We didn't hear much about her bascause she fell in love with someone else, but the Baron let her have a divorce. Her husband played violin in the court.' (Letter)


Dorothy:





Oscar: Oscar Erikson and Family

Oscar Erikson and Family



-- Oscar --
(bottom row - Oscar Walter Erikson, Dorothy Ferguson (Erikson), Meg Woods (Erikson), James William Erikson, Mary Elise Erikson, Robert James Erikson - top row - David Bryan Erikson, Susan Kimball (Erikson), Jon Edward Erikson, Michelle Lynn Erikson)



Oscar: Census: 1930 New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut

Census: 1930 New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut
,Name Age Relationship Occupation Employer
Emil J Erikson: 56HeadStone CutterMonument Stone
Jennie J Erikson: 45Wifenone
Oscar W Erikson: 21SonClerkInsurance Co
Mabel J Erikson: 18DaughterClerical WorkInsurance Co
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Oscar: Census: 1940 Census
Name: Oscar Erikson
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Connecticut
Marital Status: Married

Street: 50 Campbell 14

Residence in 1935: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio

Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Occupation: Architect
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 35

Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year

Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52

Usual Occupation: Architect
Usual Industry: Engineering


Census: 1940 Census
Household Members Age Relationship
Oscar Erikson: 31Head
Dorothy Erikson: 26Wife
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Oscar: Census: 1930 New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut

Census: 1930 New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut
,Name Age Relationship Occupation Employer
Emil J Erikson: 56HeadStone CutterMonument Stone
Jennie J Erikson: 45Wifenone
Oscar W Erikson: 21SonClerkInsurance Co
Mabel J Erikson: 18DaughterClerical WorkInsurance Co
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Oscar: 1950 Census

1950 Census



Oscar: Obituary

Obituary



Granddaughter - Boulder HS - 1984 - Michelle was born on 24 AUG 1966 in Indianapolis, Ind.


- David was born on 23 NOV 1968 in Colorado Springs, Colo. and died on 26 MAY 2012 (age: 43) in Denver, Co


- Mary was born on 16 DEC 1977 in Indianapolis, IN


Grandson - Ashley Holloway and James Erikson - James was born on 28 FEB 1980


- Courtney was born on 31 JAN 1989 in Gaithersburg, Md.


- Britney was born on 13 MAY 1991 in Gaithersburg, Md.


- Emma was born on 15 MAY 2006



Sister - Mabel Erikson (Scheicher) - with Robert James Erikson - Mabel was born on 16 MAY 1911 in Hartford, CT and died on 31 JAN 2003 (age: 91) in New Britain, CT




'Uncle Andrew, Aunt Alma, Uncle Albert, Aunt Herma, Uncle Oscar' - Erik was born on 15 FEB 1849 in Sweden and died on 1934


- Johanna was born on 1844 in Sweden and died on 1928


Grandfather - Capt. Johan was born on 8 NOV 1856 in Kville, V stra G taland, Sweden and died on 5 FEB 1941 (age: 84) in S tila, V stra G taland, Sweden


- Augusta was born on 20 DEC 1862 in Landskrona, Sweden and died on 1927




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