Emma Youngberg and her children, Augusta (1891), Gina (1883) and Alfrida (1879). Her husband Johan died tragically of pneumonia in 1885 at age 30. Emma had her fourth child Frederick 8 months after her husband's death. The surviving family members had been exposed to TB by Johan's mother and eventually all died of it but Augusta. Emma owned a sucessful French laundry and fine sewing business and was able to support her family after Johan's death.
Augusta and Emma joined the LDS church in 1890 and emigrated to Salt Lake City, UT after the remaining family members had died of TB.
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Emma really must have been a strong lady to make it on her own and go through so much. Neat photos.
Cool. I am excited to read the email you sent too. Maybe we'll read it Sunday afternoon or something.
Thanks Mom!
I love that you are posting these pictures Mom, and explaining them too. I really want to know about our family. I love that you have written it here for us. It is priceless, and very appreciated.
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