Ellen Britta Okelberry
17 May 1850 - 6 June 1918
Vitals
Birth
17 May 1850
Genarp
Death
6 June 1918
Los Angeles, California
Burial
1918
Salt Lake City
Alternate Names
Given Name
Ellen Britta
Given Name Alternate Spellings
Elna
Last Name
Okelberry
Maiden Name Alternate Spellings
Akerberg, Okelberg, Aakerberg
Married Names
Andersson, Anderson
Family
Marriage
Children
Parents
Mother: Kerstina Jonsson Nilsson (18 June 1814 - 25 October 1894)
Father: Paul Martensson Åkerberg (3 September 1806 - 1 April 1870)
Biography
Ellen was a young girl when her family immigrated to Utah, leaving her older sister Isdred behind who was bitterly opposed to her family's conversion. Her mother adapted quickly to the harsh environment unlike her father who struggled to learn English and died longing for Sweden. Ellen was part of the church choir and met her husband at a social event. When he heard her sing he said “that is the girl I am going to marry.” A few years into their marriage, Charles left on a mission leaving Ellen behind with three little children. She experienced spiritual healing throughout her life including one time when her three year old daughter, Zernym, had appendicitis. After a long night of administration and prayer, the doctor decided she did not need surgery. Ellen died in Los Angeles at the home of her child and was buried in the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.
Events
Profession
Emigration
Departure: 30 April 1863
Genarp
Utah Arrival
Arrival: 2 September 1863
Salt Lake City
Wagon Company: John Riggs Murdock Company (1863)