The Mattsons came from Sweden to Minnesota in 1879. These are the images of their lives, and that of their children and grandchildren – from Cokato through WWII-era Mankato.
View of Lima, Dalarna, Sweden, 2014Interior of Lutheran Church in Lima, Dalarna, Sweden, 2014 Lima church register with Martin and Anna Maria’s marriage recordedBruce Martin MattsonAnna Marie AndersdotterOrlando ship passenger list, Götenberg, Sweden, 1879St. Siegfried Episcopal Church, Cokato, MNBruce Martin Mattson, (2nd from left, back row) St Sigfried Episcopal Church group, late 1880s An Iron River logging crew, 1907. Probably B.M.Mattson (3rd from right)Probably an older B.M. Mattson in this 1907 Iron River, WI, logging crewClose-up of Bruce Martin Mattson, 2nd from left, late 1880sBruce Martin Mattson headstone, Cokato Cemetery, MN, 2000Jewelry box with inlaid Mattson family initials, created by neighbor Ole Mattson, ca.1900Jewelry box with inlaid Mattson family initials, created by neighbor Ole Mattson, ca.1900Jewelry box with inlaid Mattson family initials, created by neighbor Ole Mattson, ca.1900Text placard in the Bar Brand Museum, Ovando, MontanaBrus/ Anna (Mattsdotter) Olsen Lynch, sister of Brus/ Martin MattsonAnna Mattsdotter married Michael LynchBruce Martin MattsonHarriet Mattson (seated right) and friendsHarriet Mattson (right) taught in a rural school, 1909-1910Harriet Mattson (2nd from left) and friendsFlorence MattsonAnna Maria Andersdotter1915 photographErnestSidney Mattson, age 16Florence Mattson, 2nd from left, front rowErnest Mattson enlistment record, June, 1917 (mispelling of name accident or intent?)Ernest S. Mattson did Army basic training near Helena, MT, 19172nd Montana, 163rd Infantry, leaving for France from Helena, MT, Oct 24, 1917Pvt. Menser Mattson, 1917Pvt. Menser mattson, (left end, 3rd row)Ernest Mattson’s uniform worn returning from overseas, 1919Trench letter written by Ernest Mattson to Martha Halverson, France, 1918. p.1Trench letter written by Ernest Mattson to Martha Halverson, France, 1918. p.2Ernest Mattson took this leave pass from a German soldierErnest Mattson’s WWII draft registration cardErnest Mattson’s WWII draft registration card, backside: “2-3rd toes off left foot (shot off during WWI)Pvt. Ernest Mattson returned on this ship, 1919Anna Mattson (now relation), Martha Halverson’s best friendGustaf Mattson land deedFamily help on farmMinnie Pearl HuffmireMinnie and menser, Kleinschmidt Flat, MT, 1919Haying on Kleinschmidt Flat, MT, 1919Menser Mattson, Minnie Huffmire, Kelinschmidt Flat, MT 1919Anna Rudberg Mattson, KampstadMinnie and Menser, Kleinschmidt Flat, MT, 1919Gustaf Mattson, Montana, 1919Anna Lynch, Anna Mattsdotter, Peter Martin LynchFamily help on farmBruce Mattson (wearing cap) and cousinsMenser MattsonMinnie and Menser, Kleinschmidt Flat, MT, 1919Pvt. Ernest S. Mattson, 199Minnie Pearl HuffmireRudberg Mattson, Ernest S. Mattson, 1919Mattson house, Cokato, MNErnest mattson, Anna Ruddberg Mattson, 1919Anna Marie (Andersdotter) MattsonErnest S. MattsonAnna Lynch, Anna Mattsdotter, Peter Martin Lynch Minnie Pearl HuffmireCarlin Kampstad, Anna Rudberg MattsonAnna Rudberg MattsonAnna Maria AndersdotterGerald Skold and mother, Florence MattsonMenser MattsonFamily help on farmMartha Halverson and Bruce Ernest and Bruce MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonBruce, Grace, Ernest, Marie MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest and Grace Mattson in work truckMarieand Grace MattsonMartha with Marie and Bruce at Norton St house, MankatoMarie MattsonGrace, Bruce, Marie Marie, Ernest, Bruce MattsonErnest Mattson built birdhousesMattson home at 247 Norton St, Mankato, MNFamily picnic by lake, Bruce Mattson is boy at far end (looking at camera)Bruce, Ernest, Grace, Marie MattsonMarie, Grace, Bruce MattsonGrace’s 3rd birthday partyGrace, Ernest, Bruce, Marie MattsonErnest S. MattsonMattson pets, 247 Norton St., Mankato, MNErnest and Bruce Mattson, Rapidan Lake, Blue Earth County, MNErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonBruce D. Mattson birth certificateB.M. Mattson property (left eddge), Cokato, MNErnest, Marie, Bruce MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonAnna Maria AndersdotterErnest S. MattsonMartha and BruceBruce, Ernest, Grace, Marie Mattson Bruce D. MattsonBruce D. MattsonAnna Maria Andersdotter and Bruce Mattson, 1922Bruce D. Mattson, Litchfield, MNBruce, baby Grace, Marie, Ernest MattsonBruce D. Mattson, unknown girlarie, Ernest, Grace, Bruce MattsonBruce and Marie MattsonMenser MattsonGrace, Marie, Bruce MattsonBruce andd Marie? on horseMarie, Bruce, Grace MattsonBruce D. MattsonBruce, Ernest, Grace, Marie MattsonErnest S. MattsonBruce leading pony puliing sledsMartha with Marie and BruceMarie, Ernest, grace, Bruce MattsonBruce Mattson, glockenspielMattson house, 247 Norton Street, Mankat, MNCalendar made by 8+year old Bruce D. MattsonErnest and Bruce Mattson followed Lindberg’s 1927 flight across the AtlanticMarie, Martha, BruceBruce Mattson on bikeBruce D. Mattson, HS band uniformErnest hand-colored this photo, it was framed and hanging on their living room wall (Bruce and Marie being rowed by Ernest)Bruce D. Mattson, High School photoBruce Mattson’s 1939 Willy’s sedan which he paid for with band wagesAmbrose Meyer Dixieland Band promotional cardAmbrose Meyer Dixieland Band members )Bruce Mattson 2nd from right=Bruce Bell and his 1923 Model T Ford6th+grade boys, Bruce Mattson back row, right endMarie, Grace, Bruce MattsonAnna Marie Andersdotter MattsonMarie, Bruce, Grace MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonBruce, Ernest, Marie, Grace MattsonErnest S. MattsonGrace, Bruce, MarieMattsonBruce, Ernest, Marie MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonErnest S. MattsonBruce D. MattsonBruce Mattson, seated 2nd from left, German ClubIlsa Lena (2nd from left), Dad’s penpal inGermanyBruce Mattson, unknown girl, MN State Fair achievement awardBruce D. Mattson, High School Sr. photoBruce D. Mattson, High School Sr. photoMarie Mattson, Bob MuellerleileMarie Mattson in WAVS training, WWIIErnest S. MattsonBruce Mattson at Niagara FallsGrace C. MattsonNick Nichols, Bruce mattson, Nick Hager, 19402nd Lt. Bruce D. MattsonBruce D. Mattson and his next car (pre-War)Bruce D. Mattson, after completion of basic training, Camp Riley, KS, 1942Ernest, Bruce, Grace MattsonGrace C. MattsonBruce D. MattsonBruce D. Mattson, HS graduationMarie MattsonLt. Bruce D. Mattson, Salado, TXLt. Bruce D. MattsonLt. Bruce D. MattsonLt. Bruce Mattson and car, Eagle lake, MN, Martha C. HalversonGrace C. MattsonMarty Molohan, Bruce Mattson, 1938Grace C. MattsonErnest, Grace, Martha, Marie, Bruce Mattson, before going overseas, WWIIScreenshotScreenshotvt. Bruce D. Mattson, Kansas, 1942Bruce D. Mattson, Eagle lake, MN 1939Pvt.Bruce D. MattsonBruce D. MattsonCannon Platoon, 133rd Infantry, 84th Division, Battle of the Bulge, 1945Cannon platoon, 333rd Infantry, 84th DivisionMary Lou Neely, Bruce Mattson, wedding photo, July 14, 1945Grace C. MattsonScreenshotErnest loved to gardenMartha Halverson MattsonMartha Halverson and Ernest Mattson, ca. 1960Martha Halverson, Ernest MattsonScreenshotScreenshotBruce, Grace, Marie Mattson, reunion at Muellerleile farm, Mankato, MN, 2000Marie Mattson Muellerleile, 2000Marie, Bruce, Grace Mattson, Muelleille farm, 2000Screenshot
