Josef Robert Håkansson was born December 6, 1898, in Ramdala, Blekinge, Sweden, and died October 26, 1944, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 45. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is the son of Håkan Pettersson of Sweden, and Kristina Maria Larsdotter of Fröbbestorp, Kalmar Co., Sweden.
Marina Ebbonett "Mary" Svenson was born January 24, 1898, in Spitzberg, Sweden, and died September 30, 1991, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 93. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She is the daughter of Unknown Svenson of Sweden.
Josef Robert Håkansson changed his name to Joseph Robert "Joe" Hawkinson upon arriving in the United States.
Joseph Robert "Joe" Hawkinson and Mary Ebbonett Swanson were married December 7, 1918, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Joseph Robert "Joe" Hawkinson and Mary Ebonett (Swanson) Hawkinson had one child:
Mary Ebbonett (Swanson) Hawkinson then married Axel Jansson.
Axel Jansson was born November 10, 1900, in Bogen Parish, Varmland, Sweden, and died February 10, 1988, in Buffalo, Wright Co., MN, at age 87. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is the son of Jan Jansson of
Axel Johnson and Mary Ebbonett (Swanson) Hawkinson were married May 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Axel Johnson and Mary Ebbonett (Swanson) (Hawkinson) Johnson had no children.
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Joseph Robert "Joe" Hawkinson is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Mary Ebbonett (Swanson) Hawkinson is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Axel Johnson is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Josef Robert Håkansson was born December 6, 1898, in Sweden.
Marina Ebbonett "Mary" Svenson was born January 24, 1898, in Spitzberg, Sweden.
Axel Jansson was born November 10, 1900, in Bogen, Varmland, Sweden.
Josef R. Haakanson (age 18) an unmarried Farm Laborer born in Sweden and last living in Flyrnen, Sweden, departed from Kristiania, Norway on May 2, 1915 aboard the S. S. Kristianiafjord and arrived in the Port of New York on May 16, 1915. His nearest relative is his father, Haakan Pettersson, of Torskors, Sweden.
On September 12, 1918, the WWI Draft Registration Report shows Joseph Herbert Hawkinson is an alien and is living at 3304 Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is an unmarried Plasterer working for J. Hawkinson at 3304 Longfellow Ave. His nearest relative is Christeen Hawkinson in Sweden. This is most likely Joseph Robert Hawkinson.
Josef Robert Hawkinson and Mary Ebbonett Swanson were married December 7, 1918, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 8, 1920, shows Joseph Hawkinson (age 22) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1915 and having Pa citizenship is a Construction Company Plasterer renting his home and is living at 3617 Elliot Avenue South, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Mary Hawkinson (age 21) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1914 with Al citizenship. Also living there is his son, Robert Hawkinson (age 7/12) born in Minnesota to Swedish-born parents.
Joseph Robert "Joe" Hawkinson was Naturalized March 19, 1925, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Axel Jansson arrived at the Port of New York, New York, on September 20, 1926. His destination was Chicago, IL.
Mary Ebonett (Swanson) Hawkinson was Naturalized May 17, 1928, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Joseph R. Hawkinson (age 32) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1915 and a Naturalized citizen is a Plasterer Building Houses owning his own home worth $6,000 and is living at 3932 21st Avenue South, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 21 years, Mary E. Hawkinson (age 32) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1915 and a Naturalized citizen. Also living there is his son, Robert K. Hawkinson (age 10) born in Minnesota to Swedish-born parents.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1940, shows Joseph R. Hawkinson (age 42) born in Sweden, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Bartender in a Saloon, and who owns his home worth $4,000 and is living at 3932 21st Avenue South, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Mary E. Hawkinson (age 42) born in Sweden, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School.
Joseph Robert "Joe" Hawkinson died October 26, 1944, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 45. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Axel Johnson and Mary Ebbonett (Swanson) Hawkinson were married May 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Axel was a good friend of Joe's, and Robert and Gertrude stood up for them at Axel and Mary's wedding.
Axel Johnson died February 10, 1988, in Buffalo, Wright Co., MN, at age 87. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Marina Ebbonett "Mary" (Swanson) (Hawkinson) Johnson died September 30, 1991, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 93. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Friday, October 4, 1991
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Mary E. (Hawkinson), age 93, of S. Mlps. Survived by son, Robert K. Hawkinson & wife, Gertrude; grandchildren, Robert D. Hawkinson & Jean A. Korbel; great-grandchildren, Justin, Alicia & Matthew; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Sat. 11:30 am at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Memorials to Lebanon Lutheran Church. Henry W. Anderson 729-2331.