Individual Details
Christine A. Swenson
(17 Dec 1873 - 18 Mar 1909)
According to her daughter, Belle, Christine's hobbies included knitting, baking and sewing. She belonged to the Royal Neighbors. She died after childbirth on March 18, 1909. The baby, a boy, was stillborn on March 15, 1909. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery at Harris next to his parents.
North Branch Review, 25 Mar 1909, p8, c3
NEIGHBORING NEWS NOTES, HARRIS NEWS
Mrs. Christine Hawkinson, beloved wife of Charles H., died at her home about a mile west of Harris, last Thursday, March 18, age 36 years and 3 months. The funeral took place at the Mission church of Harris, Rev. Shodahl
conducting the services. The church was most tastefully draped and decorated for the sad occassion by the Mission church members. The flowers were very beautiful, two of the pieces being presented by the Modern Woodsmen and Royal Neighbors of Golden Chain Camp of which camp Mrs. Hawkinson was a member. Six of the Royal Neighbors acted as pall bearers and it was a very long procession of mourners and sympathetic friends who followed the remains to their last resting place at the Harris cemetery. Mrs. Hawkinson leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her loss. She was a devoted and faithful wife, mother and friend, always kind and cheerful, and her loss will be deeply felt in the community and sincerely mourned by her large circle of friends.
North Branch Review, 25 Mar 1909, p8, c4
RESOLUTIONS
Wheareas it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to remove from our midst our beloved Neighbor Mrs. Christine Hawkinson.
Whereas this sad bereavement is felt by all member of the Camp.
Whereas in her death her family has lost a kind and loving wife and mohter.
Therefore be it Resolved that this Camp tender its hearfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and children and to the relatives of our deceased neighbor in their afflication.
Resolved that these resolutions be spread on the records of the Camp and a copy sent to the husband and children, the North Branch Review and the Rush City Post for publicaton.
s/s Lydia Hylund
Mercy Stokes
Addie Holman
North Branch Review, 25 Mar 1909, p8, c3
NEIGHBORING NEWS NOTES, HARRIS NEWS
Mrs. Christine Hawkinson, beloved wife of Charles H., died at her home about a mile west of Harris, last Thursday, March 18, age 36 years and 3 months. The funeral took place at the Mission church of Harris, Rev. Shodahl
conducting the services. The church was most tastefully draped and decorated for the sad occassion by the Mission church members. The flowers were very beautiful, two of the pieces being presented by the Modern Woodsmen and Royal Neighbors of Golden Chain Camp of which camp Mrs. Hawkinson was a member. Six of the Royal Neighbors acted as pall bearers and it was a very long procession of mourners and sympathetic friends who followed the remains to their last resting place at the Harris cemetery. Mrs. Hawkinson leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her loss. She was a devoted and faithful wife, mother and friend, always kind and cheerful, and her loss will be deeply felt in the community and sincerely mourned by her large circle of friends.
North Branch Review, 25 Mar 1909, p8, c4
RESOLUTIONS
Wheareas it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to remove from our midst our beloved Neighbor Mrs. Christine Hawkinson.
Whereas this sad bereavement is felt by all member of the Camp.
Whereas in her death her family has lost a kind and loving wife and mohter.
Therefore be it Resolved that this Camp tender its hearfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and children and to the relatives of our deceased neighbor in their afflication.
Resolved that these resolutions be spread on the records of the Camp and a copy sent to the husband and children, the North Branch Review and the Rush City Post for publicaton.
s/s Lydia Hylund
Mercy Stokes
Addie Holman
Events
| Birth | 17 Dec 1873 | Goose Lake, Chisago co., Minnesota |  | ||
| Marriage | 6 Jul 1892 | Center City, Chisago, Minnesota - Charles Oliver Hawkinson | | ||
| Death | 18 Mar 1909 | Harris, Chisago co., Minnesota | | ||
| Christen | Fish Lake, Chisago, Minnesota, Lutheran Church | ||||
| Burial | Harris, Chisago co., Minnesota, Oak Grove Cemetery | |
Families
| Spouse | Charles Oliver Hawkinson ( - 1918) |
| Child | Al (John Alfred) Hawkinson ( - 1964) |
| Child | Wilhelm Oliver "Willie" Hawkinson ( - 1948) |
| Child | Carl Emil Hawkinson (1896 - 1973) |
| Child | Isabelle Anna "Belle" Hawkinson ( - 1981) |
| Child | Mamie Elvira Hawkinson ( - 1954) |
| Child | Harry Goodwin Hawkinson (1902 - ) |
| Child | Gilbert Valentine Hawkinson (1904 - 1984) |
| Child | Clifford Godfred Hawkinson ( - ) |
| Child | Baby Boy Hawkinson (1909 - ) |
| Father | Nils P. (Nels Swenson) Svensson ( - ) |
| Mother | Anna Greta Johnson (1840 - ) |
| Sibling | Gustaf Swenson (1875 - 1950) |
| Sibling | Augusta Swenson (1878 - 1966) |
| Sibling | Charles E. Swanson (1880 - ) |
| Sibling | Emma Swenson (1883 - 1950) |
Endnotes
1. Chisago County MN, Birth Records:.
2. Marriage Records: Minnesota, Chisago County.
3. Minnesota Dept. of Health, Death Certificate , 1909-MN-001945.
4. .