John J. BERG
1839 - 1927 (87 years)
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Name John J. BERG Born 2 Sep 1839 Born, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden 
- The birth record for John's son, Gustaf, in 1878 erroneously gives his birthplace as Norway.
Christened 8 Sep 1839 , Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden Gender Male Residence 1839-1844 Östra Born, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden - Johan was born at Östra Born where his mother, Anna Lisa, had moved to sometime in 1839, so just before his birth. It was shown in the birth/baptism record as Born.
Anna Lisa was described as an unmarried woman without a guardian or legal protection. Johan is show as her illegitimate son.
When Anna Lisa married Anders Andersson in 1844, she and Johan moved to Fäbobacken (page 499).
Residence 1858-1859 Vinteråsen, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden - John lived at Vinteråsen for a short time, a year or so, in 1858-1859.
Immigration 1868 Sweden-America - The membership records for Bethany Lutheran Church (MN) show that John arrived in America from Ljusnarsberg in 1868.
The 1900 census shows that John immigrated in 1868.
Residence 1844-1868 Fäbobacken, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden - Johan moved with his mother from Östra Born to Fäbobacken in 1844 after she married Anders Andersson. While living there he acquired four half-siblings, Lovisa, Anders, Elias, and another brother Elias. Johan lived in Fäbobacken until he left for America in 1868, although the records show that he lived in several different places apart from the family during that time.
Emigration 9 May 1868 Sweden-America - The household record for 1862-1871 shows that John left for North America in 1868.
The moving out records for Ljusnarsberg parish shows that John left there on 9 May 1868.
Residence 1870 Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America - The marriage record shows that he lived in Ishpeming at the time of his marriage.
Occupation 1870-1871 Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America miner - The marriage record indicates he was a miner at the time of his marriage.
The birth record for his oldest son, John, shows that he was a miner.
Census 21 Jun 1880 Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America 1880 Federal Census Census 1 Jun 1900 Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America 1900 Federal Census Travel 11 Jul 1913 - John J. Berg travelled from Starbuck to Winnepeg on the train with his son, Axel.
Name Jan Andersson Name Johan Name Johan Andersson Name Johan Jansson Name Johan Jansson Name Johan Jansson Berg Name John Name John Berg Name John Berry Name John E. Berge Name John Johnson Berg Occupation 1876-1927 Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America farmer - John's occupation was shown as farmer in the following records:
1876 birth record for daughter, Johanna
1878 birth record for son, Gustaf
1880 birth record for son, Eddie
1880 census
1882 birth record for son, Alfred
1885 birth record for daughter, Alma
1900 census
1913 border crossing into Canada
1927 death certificate
Reference Number C8 Died 27 Jun 1927 Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America Cause: cerebral hemorrhage/senility Buried 2 Jul 1927 Blue Mounds Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America - Bethesda Covenant/Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Pope County, Minnesota, USA
Find A Grave Memorial 73548595
The burial was officiated by Rev. E.J. Peterson.
Notes - WikiTree Profile Jansson-416
Person ID I2 BergSletten Last Modified 16 Nov 2020
Father JOHNSON, b. , , , Sweden , d. Yes, date unknown Mother Anna Lisa JANSDOTTER, b. 20 Jun 1812, Fäbobacken, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden , d. Yes, date unknown Family ID F330 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Anna Katherina CARLSDOTTER, b. 20 Mar 1849, Högfors hytta, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden , d. 12 Nov 1927, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America (Age 78 years) Married 3 Sep 1870 Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America Residence 1876-1927 Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America - The Bethany Lutheran Membership Register shows that the John J. Berg Family arrived in Pope County from Ishpeming, Michigan in 1876.
The Berg family is found on the 1880 and 1900 census in Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota.
When John J. Berg crossed the border into Canada at Emerson on a trip with his son, Axel, on 11 Jul 1913, it showed his residence as Starbuck, Minnesota.
Church 6 Apr 1877-1927 , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America Bethany Lutheran Church - Mr. and Mrs. John J. Berg were present at the organizational meeting of the Bethany Lutheran Church on 6 Apr 1877.
The Bethany Lutheran Membership Register shows that the John J. Berg family was received into the congregation in 1877.
Children 1. John Erick BERG, b. 15 Aug 1871, Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America , d. 13 Jul 1936, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America (Age 64 years)2. Anna Lovisa BERG, b. 16 Nov 1872, Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America , d. 21 Mar 1947, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America (Age 74 years)3. August Axel BERG, b. 2 Aug 1874, Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America , d. 4 May 1933, Villard, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America (Age 58 years)4. Johanna Carolina BERG, b. 13 Oct 1876, Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 5 Dec 1914 (Age 38 years)5. Gustaf Adolph BERG, b. 3 Sep 1878, Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. Jun 1882, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America (Age 3 years)6. Eddie Leonard BERG, b. 5 Nov 1880, Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 31 Mar 1961, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America (Age 80 years)7. Ernst Alfred BERG, b. 16 Oct 1882, Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 14 Jun 1951 (Age 68 years)8. Alma Theresa BERG, b. 31 Mar 1885, Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 14 Dec 1967 (Age 82 years)9. Theodore Emanuel BERG, b. 29 Mar 1887, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 29 Aug 1970 (Age 83 years)10. Lillie Ada BERG, b. 25 Jun 1889, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 29 Sep 1975, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America (Age 86 years)11. Adolph Rudolph BERG, b. 18 Mar 1893, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 16 Sep 1934, , , Montana, United States of America (Age 41 years)12. Claus Julius BERG, b. 25 Dec 1895, , Pope County, Minnesota, United States of America , d. 24 May 1969 (Age 73 years)Albums 
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Media pertaining to John J. Berg and Anna Kathrina Carlsdotter and their descendents.Last Modified 7 Sep 2017 Family ID F1 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Photos John J. Berg
This image was cropped from a photo of John and Anna sitting on chairs in the yard.
Berg Family
This was probably taken at the "home farm" where the Berg family homesteaded. John and Anna Berg, Ida standing in front of them and Claremont in front of her, Ellen in front of the bushes with Alice on the ground next to her, and Ted standing in the bushes.
This was likely taken in the summer of 1918.John and Anna Berg
This photograph of John and Anna Berg was taken in front of their house in Walden Township, Pope County, Minnesota. Date unknown.
Documents 
John J. Berg Family Bible Marriage Page
The John J. Berg Family Bible can be seen at the Pope County Historical Society in Glenwood, Minnesota.
The Bible was apparently something they acquired later in life, instead of something they had since they were married, evidenced by the bottom of this page where the word "ma" is crossed out and an "8" written above it to show that they were…
Berg, John J. (Johan Jansson) Birth/Baptism record (1839)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the birth/baptism record for Johan Jansson in Born, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the entry for Johan.
This record shows that Johan was birth No. 119 for the year 1839. He was born 2 Sep and baptized on 8 Sep…
Jansdotter, Anna Lisa Family Household Record (1839-1841)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the Household Record for Anna Lisa Jansdotter and her son Johan in Östra Born, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the section of the page where Anna Lisa appears twice and Johan once, along with a few other…
Jansdotter, Anna Lisa Family Household Record (1841-1844)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the Household Record for Anna Lisa Jansdotter and her son Johan in Östra Born, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the entry for Anna Lisa and Johan.
This record shows that Anna Lisa was an unmarried woman without…
Jansdotter, Anna Lisa Family Household Record (1844-1851)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the Household Record for Anna Lisa Jansdotter and her family in Fäbobacken, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the entry for the family of Anna Lisa Jansdotter.
This record shows that Anna Lisa (born 20 Jun 1812) and…
Jansdotter, Anna Lisa Family Household Record (1852-1861)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the Household Record for Anna Lisa Jansdotter and her family in Fäbobacken, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the entry for the family of Anna Lisa.
This record shows that Anna Lisa Jansdr. (born 20 Jun 1812) lived…
Berg, John J. (Johan Jansson) Household Record (1856-1858)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the Household Record for Johan Jansson (shown as Jan Andersson) in Fäbobacken, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the entry for Jan.
This record shows that Johan Jansson, shown as Jan Andersson, (born 2 Sep 1839) lived…
Berg, John J. (Johan Jansson) Household Record (1858-1859)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the Household Record for Johan Jansson (shown as Jan Andersson) in Vinteråsen, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the entry for Jan.
This record shows that Johan Jansson, shown as Jan Andersson, (born 2 Sep 1839) lived…
Jansdotter, Anna Lisa Family Household Record (1862-1869)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the Household Record for Anna Lisa Jansdotter and her family in Fäbobacken, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The image has been edited to show only the column headings and the entry for the family of Anna Lisa Jansdotter.
This record shows that Anna Lisa Jansdotter (born 20 Jun…
Berg, John J. (Johan Jansson) Moving Out record (1868)
This image is from the Swedish Church Records showing the moving out record for Johan Jansson from Fäbobacken, Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden to North America. The image has been edited to show only the entry for Johan.
This record shows on line 51 that Johan Jansson can be found on page 538 of the Household Record at the time he…
Headstones 
John and Anna Berg Grave Marker
This image shows the stone that marks the graves of John and Anna Berg in the Bethesda Covenant/Bethany Lutheran Cemetery located in Blue Mounds Township, Pope County, Minnesota.
John J. Berg Grave Marker
This image shows the stone that marks the grave of John J. Berg in the Bethesda Covenant/Bethany Lutheran Cemetery located in Blue Mounds Township, Pope County, Minnesota.
Histories 
The Swedes of Pope County - Bethany Cemetery
The Swedes of Pope County is a project to identify people who were born in Sweden and lived at some time in their lives in Pope County, Minnesota. The project starts with John and Anna Berg who came from Ljusnarsberg Parish, Örebro County, Sweden. The people they lived closest to and worshiped with at Bethany Lutheran Church are the next to be…Swedes of Pope County - 1868 Immigrants
In 1868, 12 people from our group left Ljusnarsberg.