BENGTSON/FALK
I am interested in learning more about the history of a good friend
of my grandmother. My grandmother was Tillie Londberg Shalander. The
Shalanders and Londbergs were early settlers in the Wausa and
Bristow areas.
In the early 1900s my grandmother’s good friend (as evident from
postcards) was Nelly from Wausa. I believe it was Nelly Bengtson
(Born Jan. 1888 – Page County Iowa.) Nelly’s mother was likely Hanna
Sophia Falk (Born 1855 in Sweden). Her father was likely John
Bengtson (Born 1855 in Sweden).
Here is a photo of Nelly and her sister Esther from a 1909 postcard
from Nelly to my grandmother.
I would love to get confirmation that the photograph was the
Bengston girls. I would also love to know more about Hanna Falk and
John Bengtson. They lived in the same township as relatives of mine
(other side of the tree) in Page County, Iowa before moving to Wausa.
Nelly was born in Page County, Iowa. Hannah and John Bengtson lived
In Bristow in 1900 before moving to Wausa. I believe John Bengtson
died sometime between 1900 and 1910.
Thanks
Bill Sederburg
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