ANDREW BORGSTROM
APRIL 29, 1873 - FEB 24, 1960
Andrew, the oldest of the children, came to America in 1893.
Andrew was not a wanderer. He settled almost immediately in the Lindsborg, Kan. area, farmed, raised a family, and blacksmith till his death.
He married Hilda Hoglund on Jan 1, 1902. Hilda was born Dec. 9 1880 in McPherson County Kansas. She was also full-blood Swedish. To them in the following order were born six children: Myrtle, Walter, Mable, Mildred, Bernice & Lea.
Andrew was a father figure to the rest of his brothers. Some of them stayed with him and Hilda when they first arrived in the United States.
My mother and father spent their honeymoon at Andrew's farm in Lindsborg. I am told Otto and Henrietta died also.
I was 17 the first time I saw Andrew. He and I, my dad and John played pitch at John's house how he loved to play. I got tickled about his "Yacks and Yokers."
Andrew used snuff which he referred to as "SNUZE" (I supposed the pronunciation in Sweden- I vividly remember that.)
Andrew, like John, was an excellent blacksmith, and watching him work you could really tell he enjoyed it.
Lindsborg, Kan. is called "Little Sweden." Hilda and Andrew spoke Swedish
with the home. I am told the children did not learn to speak English until they
started to school.
Andrew was a very strict disciplinarian (as was my dad). All that was necessary
was a look to his children. He was also fun loving and played the accordion for
local dances.
Dates furnished by Marge Shogren, Lindsborg, Kan. granddaughter of Andrew.
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HILDA BORGSTROM
Mrs. Hilda Borgstrom, daughter of Christina and J.O. Hoglund, was born on Dec. 9, 1880, in McPherson County and passed away at the Lindsborg Hospital, Februayr 14, 1961 at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 5 days.
She was married to Andrew Borgstrom Janurary 1, 1902. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1960.
She lived in the New Gottland Community almost all of her life. She was a member of New Gottland Lutheran Church.
Survivors include four daughters: Myrtle Malm, Lindsborg, Kans.; Mabel and her husband, Elton Alexander of McPherson, Kans.; Mildred and her husband, Frank Davis of Riverside, Calif.; Bernice and her husband, H.R. Glick of Centrallas, Illinois; Two sons: Walter and his wife, Esther, of Salina, Kans., and Leland and his wife, Evelyn, Wichita, Kanssas.
One sister, Mrs. August L. Johnson, Linsborg, Kansas; 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
Although she was in failing health for several years her condition was not considered critical until the last few months.
She had a great love for her home and family and was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
It can be said, "Not the end but the beginning of a life time of beautiful memories.
Will Those Driving in the Procession kindly turn lights on for safety.
ANDREW BORGSTROM
Mr. Andrew Borgstrom, eldest son of Johanna and August Anderson, was born on April 29, 1873 at Varmland, Sweden, and passed away after a lingering illness at the Lindsborg Hospital at the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 26 days.
He came to the United States when he was about 20 years old. He was married to Hilda Hoglund on January 1, 1902 and lived in the New Gottland Community almost all of his life. He was a member of the New Gottland Lutheran Church.
Survivors include the widow; four daughters, Myrtle Malm, Lindsborg, Mabel and her husband, Frank Davis, of Riverside, California, Bernice and her husband, H. R. Glick of Centralla, Illinois; two sons, Walter and his wife, Esther, Salina, and Leland and his wife, Evelyn, Witchita; two sisters, four brothers; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.
Mr. Borgstrom possessed a jovial nature and was loved by his family and friends. His cheerful disposition made it a pleasure to visit with him during his lengthy illness.
It can be said-"Not the end, but the beginning of a life time of beautiful memories."
Andrew & Hilda
1902
Back Row
Myrtle, Mable, Walter
Front Row
Lee, Mildred, Bernice
This Photo was taken in 1920, on their way to Sweden at Karl's house. Pictured
back row left to right: Clara, Henrietta, Jenny. Front row left to right: Astrid
and Jessie.
Andrew on his 50th birthday with wife Hilda 1923
Andrew's home & family in Kans.
