Grace Maria Bergstrom1

F, b. 10 December 1916, d. 16 August 2015
Family Explorer
FatherEmil Otto Bergstrom2 b. 20 Feb 1885, d. 12 Aug 1950
MotherAgnes Uppstrom2 b. Jun 1892, d. 18 Dec 1981
Relationships
5th cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
5th cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Grace Maria Bergstrom, daughter of Emil Otto Bergstrom and Agnes Uppstrom, was born on 10 December 1916 at Marquette, Michigan.3

     Grace married Glenn C. Wiggins, son of C. C. Wiggins and Clara B. Tupper, on 22 June 1941, at Marquette, Marquette, Michigan.4

     Grace died on 16 August 2015, at age 98,3 and was buried at Shrader Memorial Gardens, Midland, Midland, Michigan.3

Census

     Grace appeared on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated 12 January 1920, in the household of her parents, Emil and Agnes of Marquette, at 526 Oak Street, Marquette, Michigan.5

     Grace appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 12 April 1930, of Marquette, Marquette, Michigan in the household of her parents, Emil and Agnes.6

     Grace appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 2 April 1940, of Marquette, Marquette, Michigan in the household of her parents, Emil and Agnes. She was a teacher at a public school.7

Obituary

Grace M. Wiggins

Grace M. Wiggins, 98, of Midland, died Sunday morning, Aug. 16, 2015 at Bickford Cottage. The daughter of the late Emil and Agnes (Upstrom) Bergstrom was born in Marquette, on Dec. 10, 1916. Grace graduated from Graveraet High School in Marquette, and went on to receive her teaching certificate from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., and then her Master's Degree from Central Michigan University. She began her teaching career in Pequaming, Mich., and after moving to Midland and raising her children, she went on to work at various schools in the Midland area as a librarian. Grace was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was very involved with many church activities. She was also a member of the Midland Liberal Arts Club, and did volunteer work for many organizations in the Midland Area. Grace was an avid reader, and dedicated herself to helping others through community service. On Feb. 22, 1941 she married Glenn C. Wiggins, and after 57 years of marriage he died on Feb. 27, 1998. Surviving are her children, Judith (Edward) Watkins of Hartwell, Ga., Kenneth (Lynn) Wiggins of Central Lake, Jeffrey Wiggins and his partner Joe of Sonoma, Calif., G. Casey Wiggins of Chicago, Ill; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Bergstrom of Midland, Charles Bergstrom of Mountain Home, Idaho; sisters, Nancy Cayemberg of Duluth, Minn., Kathleen Murto of Green Bay, Wis; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Grace was preceded in death by her siblings, Russell, Floyd, James, Ralph and Judith Bergstrom. A Celebration of Grace's Life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth officiating. Interment of her ashes will be in the Shrader Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society . Arrangements are under the care of the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Personal messages of condolence may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com.3

Family: Grace Maria Bergstrom and Glenn C. Wiggins

Last Edited=18 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 about Grace B Wiggins Name: Grace B Wiggins Birth Date: 15 Dec 1916 Phone Number: 835-2835 Address: 1310 Bookness St, Midland, MI, 48640-4315 (1976) [1012 Balfour St, Midland, MI, 48640-6303 (1993)].
  2. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Marquette, Michigan, Sheet 9 B, line 76.
  3. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave memorial # 150952597.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    Name: Grace M Bergstrom Gender: Female Race: White Age: 24 Birth Year: abt 1917 Birth Place: Marquette, Michigan License County: Marquette Marriage Date: 22 Jun 1941 Marriage Place: Marquette, Marquette, Michigan, USA Residence Place: Marquette, Michigan Father: Emil Bergstrom Mother: Agnes Upstrom Spouse: Glenn G Wiggins County File Number: 153 State File Number: 52 5783.
  5. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Marquette, Michigan, Sheet 9 B, line 74 thru 79.
  6. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Marquette, Michigan, Sheet 19 A, line 41 thru 48.
  7. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Marquette, Michigan, Sheet 1 A, line 23 thru 33.

Helen Marie Bergstrom1

F, b. 3 October 1917, d. 20 August 1971
Family Explorer
FatherFredrik Olof Bergstrom2 b. 13 Jul 1862, d. 13 Apr 1935
MotherMary Brita Jacobson2 b. 1878, d. 9 Apr 1958
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Helen Marie Bergstrom, daughter of Fredrik Olof Bergstrom and Mary Brita Jacobson, was born on 3 October 1917 at Skagit, Washington.1

     Helen died on 20 August 1971, at Seattle, Washington, at age 53,1,3 and was buried at Highland Cemetery, Colville, Stevens, Washington.4

Census

     Helen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated 9 January 1920, in the household of her parents, Fredrik and Mary of Mount Vernon, at Milwaukee Street, Skagit, Washington.5

     Helen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 1930, of Mount Vernon, Skagit, Washington in the household of her parents, Fredrik and Mary.6
Last Edited=18 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 about Helen Sadler Name: Helen Sadler Born: 3 Oct 1917 Died: Aug 1971 State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951).
  2. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Mount Vernon, Washington, Sheet 8 A, line 30.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Washington Death Index, 1940-1996 about Helen M Sadler Name: Helen M Sadler Date of Death: 20 Aug 1971 Place of Death: Seattle Residence: Seattle Gender: Female Certificate: 018597.
  4. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 81469564.
  5. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Mount Vernon, Washington, Sheet 8 A, line 27 thru 30.
  6. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Mount Vernon, Washington, Sheet 12 B, line 59 thru 62.

James Harold Bergstrom1

M, b. 11 February 1925, d. 1 April 1943
Family Explorer
FatherEmil Otto Bergstrom1 b. 20 Feb 1885, d. 12 Aug 1950
MotherAgnes Uppstrom1 b. Jun 1892, d. 18 Dec 1981
Relationships
5th cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
5th cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     James Harold Bergstrom, son of Emil Otto Bergstrom and Agnes Uppstrom, was born on 11 February 1925 at Marquette, Marquette, Michigan.1 James Harold Bergstrom witnessed the death of James Harold Bergstrom on 1 April 1943 at Marquette, Marquette, Michigan.2

Census

     James appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 12 April 1930, of Marquette, Marquette, Michigan in the household of his parents, Emil and Agnes.3

     James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 2 April 1940, of Marquette, Marquette, Michigan in the household of his parents, Emil and Agnes.4
Last Edited=9 Jan 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946
    Name: James Harold Bergstrom Gender: Male Event Type: Member List Birth Date: 13 Feb 1925 Birth Place: Marquette, Marquette, Michigan Baptism Date: 17 Sep 1925 Father: Otto Emil Bergstrom Mother: Agnes Otelia Bergstrom Relation to Head: Son Church: Messiah Lutheran Church.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950
    Name: James H Bergstrom Gender: Male Race: White Marital Status: Single Death Age: 18 Birth Date: 13 Feb 1925 Birth Place: Marquette, Michigan Death Date: 1 Apr 1943 Death Place: Marquette, Marquette, Michigan, USA File Number: 004477 Father: Emil Bergstrom Mother: Agnes Upstrom.
  3. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Marquette, Michigan, Sheet 19 A, line 41 thru 48.
  4. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Marquette, Michigan, Sheet 1 A, line 23 thru 33.

John Fredrick Bergstrom1

M, b. 16 January 1891
Family Explorer
FatherFredrik Olof Bergstrom1 b. 13 Jul 1862, d. 13 Apr 1935
MotherKajsa Beata Crooks1 b. 22 Jun 1867, d. 24 Jan 1901
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     John Fredrick Bergstrom, son of Fredrik Olof Bergstrom and Kajsa Beata Crooks, was born on 16 January 1891 at Skön, Västernorrland, Sverige.1

     John Fredrick Bergstrom emigrated on 11 September 1891, with his parents, Fredrik Olof Bergstrom and Kajsa from Sverige.2 According to a passenger list, John Fredrick Bergstrom was listed as a relative traveling with his parents, Fredrik and Kajsa, circa 4 October 1891, departing Liverpool, England; They had an enroute stop at Queenstown, Ireland, arriving at Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, 14 Oct 1891.3

     John married Gerda Magnuson on 30 April 1927, at Vancouver, Washington.4

Census

     John and Gerda appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, enumerated 8 April 1930. Johan was renting, paying $16.50 a month. He was working as a laborer at a lumber mill.5

Family: John Fredrick Bergstrom and Gerda Magnuson

Last Edited=9 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sverige, namnindexerade födelseuppgifter, 1860-1941 Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1860-1941 about Johan Fredrik Child's Given Name: Johan Fredrik Birth Date: 16 jun 1891 Birth Place: Skön, Västernorrland, Sweden Father: Olof Bergström Mother: Kajsa Krolls Mother Birth Date: abt 1868 Mother Age: 23 GID Number: 100022.77.51100 Roll/Fiche Number: SC-1599 Volume: 1028.
  2. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sverige, förteckning över emigranter, 1783-1991
    Name: Olof Fredrik Jonasson Bergström Gender: Man Birth Date: 13 Jul 1862 Birth Place: Värmland - Nedre Ullerud Departure Date: 11 Sep 1891 Departure Place: Västernorrland - Skön Arrival Place: Nordamerika Occupation or Relation: Arbetare Marital Status: Married Notes: Travels with family Original Page 943 Source: SVAR.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945
    Name: O F Bergstrom Gender: Male Arrival Age: 29 Birth Date: abt 1862 Departure Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland Arrival Date: 14 Oct 1891 Arrival Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Ship: Indiana.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004 about Fredrick Johan Bergstrom Name: Fredrick Johan Bergstrom Spouse: Gerda Magnuson Marriage Date: 30 Apr 1927 Marriage Place: Clark Reference Number: swclkmc40897.
  5. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Portland, Oregon, Sheet 6 A, line 2 and 3.

Judith Arlene Bergstrom1

F, b. 2 July 1930, d. 26 October 1930
Family Explorer
FatherEmil Otto Bergstrom1 b. 20 Feb 1885, d. 12 Aug 1950
MotherAgnes Uppstrom1 b. Jun 1892, d. 18 Dec 1981
Relationships
5th cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
5th cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Judith Arlene Bergstrom, daughter of Emil Otto Bergstrom and Agnes Uppstrom, was born on 2 July 1930 at Marquette, Michigan.1

     Judith died on 26 October 1930 at St. Luke's Hospital, Marquette, Michigan. Judith's cause of death was listed as bronchial pneumonia.1
Last Edited=17 Nov 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950
    Name: Emil Bergstrom Gender: Male Birth Place: Sweden Spouse: Agnes Upstrom Child: Judith Arlene Bergstrom.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke