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Pioneer Life in 19th Century America - Cemetery Stones Tell a Story

Larson Children

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Sven and Maria Larson lost five of their children in one month in a diphtheria epidemic in 1874. This face of the tall monument honors Albert, Anna M. and Oscar.
Rush River Lutheran Church Cemetery in Martell Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin

Picture taken at Rush River Lutheran Church Cemetery in Martell Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin, July 2002.

Image © 2002 Jone Johnson Lewis. Licensed to About.com.
These three children were born in Wisconsin:

Albert 13 Apr 1868 - 13 Mar 1874
Anna M. 22 Jan 1870 - 25 Mar 1874
Oscar 22 Dec 1871 - 27 Mar 1874

These children were half-siblings of the photographer's grandmother.

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