Verna B. AYER was recorded in an 1895 City Directory for St. Paul, Minnesota as living at 143 W 4th St. with occupation Stenographer. What drew her from SC to MN is thus far unknown, perhaps relatives, friends or friends of relatives.
Apparently while living in St. Paul, Verna met a Swedish artist (sculptor) named Knut Johan Efraim Åkerberg (1868-1955). He was born 08 Feb 1868 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was shown in a 1903 City Directory for St. Paul, Minnesota as living at 193 S. Waba with occupation, sculptor.
There is a passenger record that he departed from Stockholm, Sweden on 30 Dec 1892 when he was not yet 24 years old with destination Hull, England. That could have been the first leg of his journey to America.
Knut's parents were Johan Erik Åkerberg (1828-1899) and Sofia Charlotta Karolina Wallenstråle (1828-1901), each of whom were born and died in Stockholm, Sweden.
There are several references to Knut's art (sculpting and painting) online including at the National Museum of Sweden. Verna was also an artist, possibly as a result of her meeting Knut but probably an interest of hers prior to their meeting. It's possible that their mutual interest in art facilitated their meeting and falling in love in St. Paul.
In 1905, a bronze medallion was sculpted by Knut Åkerberg which showed across the circumference of the front VERNA BLYTHE AYER AKERBERG MVNCHEN [Munich] MCMV [1905] over a woman's profile (certainly Verna's). That medallion with Verna's profile, as sculpted in 1905 by her husband, Knut Johan Efraim Akerberg, is shown above.
Below is an excerpt from the webpage Thursday Night Hikes: St. Paul West Side Hike Architecture Notes, Part 1; Observations on Architectural Styles, Part 1; St. Paul West Side Hike; Assembled by Lawrence A. Martin
Knut Akerberg sculpted, in 1906 and 1907, the tomb of Princess Mathilde of Saxony and Bavaria (1777-1906,) the third daughter of Queen Mary IV and III and the wife of Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which lies in the center aisle immediately in front of the high altar of Peterskirche, the Filialkirche St. Peter und Paul, in the hamlet of Rieden, Bavaria. The tomb is made of red marble and is in the form of a medieval bed-tomb, with a marble figure of Mathilde lying asleep on a low bed and the pillow at her head supported by two putti and with an inscription on the rear side of the pillow facing the altar.
Verna and Knut were married 09 Jun 1897. They travelled, studied, created and exhibited internationally, but their primary residence was probably still St. Paul in 1912.
Verna and Knut both died and were buried in Sweden. From ENGLAND AND WALES NATIONAL PROBATE CALENDAR (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, London, England Registry, it is known that Verna died 15 Nov 1952 with probate date of 19 Mar 1954. And, from the Swedish Death Index, 1901-2006 it is known that Verna was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA on 01 Jul 1869.
From that same Death Index, it is known that Knut was born 08 Feb 1868 and died 15 Apr 1955.
Verna and Knut had no known children.
More information about Kunt's siblings and their ancestors can be found at the Geni website at http://www.geni.com/people/Knut-Johan-Efraim-Åkerberg/6000000018003399371.
Special thanks to that website and to the curator for Sweden, Bo-Arne Östborg for some of this information about Knut.
[Note: the identification of the girl Knut married was erroneously recorded as Miss Hamilton when in fact, it was Miss Vandiver. The similar phonetic sounds of those surnames, the unusual nature of "Vandiver," and the lack of an opportunity for Knut, Verna or anyone else who knew her correct maiden name to proofread the draft of the article prior to publication, probably all contributed to the error].
Apparently while living in St. Paul, Verna met a Swedish artist (sculptor) named Knut Johan Efraim Åkerberg (1868-1955). He was born 08 Feb 1868 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was shown in a 1903 City Directory for St. Paul, Minnesota as living at 193 S. Waba with occupation, sculptor.
There is a passenger record that he departed from Stockholm, Sweden on 30 Dec 1892 when he was not yet 24 years old with destination Hull, England. That could have been the first leg of his journey to America.
Knut's parents were Johan Erik Åkerberg (1828-1899) and Sofia Charlotta Karolina Wallenstråle (1828-1901), each of whom were born and died in Stockholm, Sweden.
There are several references to Knut's art (sculpting and painting) online including at the National Museum of Sweden. Verna was also an artist, possibly as a result of her meeting Knut but probably an interest of hers prior to their meeting. It's possible that their mutual interest in art facilitated their meeting and falling in love in St. Paul.
In 1905, a bronze medallion was sculpted by Knut Åkerberg which showed across the circumference of the front VERNA BLYTHE AYER AKERBERG MVNCHEN [Munich] MCMV [1905] over a woman's profile (certainly Verna's). That medallion with Verna's profile, as sculpted in 1905 by her husband, Knut Johan Efraim Akerberg, is shown above.
Below is an excerpt from the webpage Thursday Night Hikes: St. Paul West Side Hike Architecture Notes, Part 1; Observations on Architectural Styles, Part 1; St. Paul West Side Hike; Assembled by Lawrence A. Martin
Knut Akerberg sculpted, in 1906 and 1907, the tomb of Princess Mathilde of Saxony and Bavaria (1777-1906,) the third daughter of Queen Mary IV and III and the wife of Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which lies in the center aisle immediately in front of the high altar of Peterskirche, the Filialkirche St. Peter und Paul, in the hamlet of Rieden, Bavaria. The tomb is made of red marble and is in the form of a medieval bed-tomb, with a marble figure of Mathilde lying asleep on a low bed and the pillow at her head supported by two putti and with an inscription on the rear side of the pillow facing the altar.
Verna and Knut were married 09 Jun 1897. They travelled, studied, created and exhibited internationally, but their primary residence was probably still St. Paul in 1912.
Verna and Knut both died and were buried in Sweden. From ENGLAND AND WALES NATIONAL PROBATE CALENDAR (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, London, England Registry, it is known that Verna died 15 Nov 1952 with probate date of 19 Mar 1954. And, from the Swedish Death Index, 1901-2006 it is known that Verna was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA on 01 Jul 1869.
From that same Death Index, it is known that Knut was born 08 Feb 1868 and died 15 Apr 1955.
Verna and Knut had no known children.
More information about Kunt's siblings and their ancestors can be found at the Geni website at http://www.geni.com/people/Knut-Johan-Efraim-Åkerberg/6000000018003399371.
Special thanks to that website and to the curator for Sweden, Bo-Arne Östborg for some of this information about Knut.
[Note: the identification of the girl Knut married was erroneously recorded as Miss Hamilton when in fact, it was Miss Vandiver. The similar phonetic sounds of those surnames, the unusual nature of "Vandiver," and the lack of an opportunity for Knut, Verna or anyone else who knew her correct maiden name to proofread the draft of the article prior to publication, probably all contributed to the error].
Verna B. AYER was recorded in an 1895 City Directory for St. Paul, Minnesota as living at 143 W 4th St. with occupation Stenographer. What drew her from SC to MN is thus far unknown, perhaps relatives, friends or friends of relatives.
Apparently while living in St. Paul, Verna met a Swedish artist (sculptor) named Knut Johan Efraim Åkerberg (1868-1955). He was born 08 Feb 1868 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was shown in a 1903 City Directory for St. Paul, Minnesota as living at 193 S. Waba with occupation, sculptor.
There is a passenger record that he departed from Stockholm, Sweden on 30 Dec 1892 when he was not yet 24 years old with destination Hull, England. That could have been the first leg of his journey to America.
Knut's parents were Johan Erik Åkerberg (1828-1899) and Sofia Charlotta Karolina Wallenstråle (1828-1901), each of whom were born and died in Stockholm, Sweden.
There are several references to Knut's art (sculpting and painting) online including at the National Museum of Sweden. Verna was also an artist, possibly as a result of her meeting Knut but probably an interest of hers prior to their meeting. It's possible that their mutual interest in art facilitated their meeting and falling in love in St. Paul.
In 1905, a bronze medallion was sculpted by Knut Åkerberg which showed across the circumference of the front VERNA BLYTHE AYER AKERBERG MVNCHEN [Munich] MCMV [1905] over a woman's profile (certainly Verna's). That medallion with Verna's profile, as sculpted in 1905 by her husband, Knut Johan Efraim Akerberg, is shown above.
Below is an excerpt from the webpage Thursday Night Hikes: St. Paul West Side Hike Architecture Notes, Part 1; Observations on Architectural Styles, Part 1; St. Paul West Side Hike; Assembled by Lawrence A. Martin
Knut Akerberg sculpted, in 1906 and 1907, the tomb of Princess Mathilde of Saxony and Bavaria (1777-1906,) the third daughter of Queen Mary IV and III and the wife of Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which lies in the center aisle immediately in front of the high altar of Peterskirche, the Filialkirche St. Peter und Paul, in the hamlet of Rieden, Bavaria. The tomb is made of red marble and is in the form of a medieval bed-tomb, with a marble figure of Mathilde lying asleep on a low bed and the pillow at her head supported by two putti and with an inscription on the rear side of the pillow facing the altar.
Verna and Knut were married 09 Jun 1897. They travelled, studied, created and exhibited internationally, but their primary residence was probably still St. Paul in 1912.
Verna and Knut both died and were buried in Sweden. From ENGLAND AND WALES NATIONAL PROBATE CALENDAR (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, London, England Registry, it is known that Verna died 15 Nov 1952 with probate date of 19 Mar 1954. And, from the Swedish Death Index, 1901-2006 it is known that Verna was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA on 01 Jul 1869.
From that same Death Index, it is known that Knut was born 08 Feb 1868 and died 15 Apr 1955.
Verna and Knut had no known children.
More information about Kunt's siblings and their ancestors can be found at the Geni website at http://www.geni.com/people/Knut-Johan-Efraim-Åkerberg/6000000018003399371.
Special thanks to that website and to the curator for Sweden, Bo-Arne Östborg for some of this information about Knut.
[Note: the identification of the girl Knut married was erroneously recorded as Miss Hamilton when in fact, it was Miss Vandiver. The similar phonetic sounds of those surnames, the unusual nature of "Vandiver," and the lack of an opportunity for Knut, Verna or anyone else who knew her correct maiden name to proofread the draft of the article prior to publication, probably all contributed to the error].
Apparently while living in St. Paul, Verna met a Swedish artist (sculptor) named Knut Johan Efraim Åkerberg (1868-1955). He was born 08 Feb 1868 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was shown in a 1903 City Directory for St. Paul, Minnesota as living at 193 S. Waba with occupation, sculptor.
There is a passenger record that he departed from Stockholm, Sweden on 30 Dec 1892 when he was not yet 24 years old with destination Hull, England. That could have been the first leg of his journey to America.
Knut's parents were Johan Erik Åkerberg (1828-1899) and Sofia Charlotta Karolina Wallenstråle (1828-1901), each of whom were born and died in Stockholm, Sweden.
There are several references to Knut's art (sculpting and painting) online including at the National Museum of Sweden. Verna was also an artist, possibly as a result of her meeting Knut but probably an interest of hers prior to their meeting. It's possible that their mutual interest in art facilitated their meeting and falling in love in St. Paul.
In 1905, a bronze medallion was sculpted by Knut Åkerberg which showed across the circumference of the front VERNA BLYTHE AYER AKERBERG MVNCHEN [Munich] MCMV [1905] over a woman's profile (certainly Verna's). That medallion with Verna's profile, as sculpted in 1905 by her husband, Knut Johan Efraim Akerberg, is shown above.
Below is an excerpt from the webpage Thursday Night Hikes: St. Paul West Side Hike Architecture Notes, Part 1; Observations on Architectural Styles, Part 1; St. Paul West Side Hike; Assembled by Lawrence A. Martin
Knut Akerberg sculpted, in 1906 and 1907, the tomb of Princess Mathilde of Saxony and Bavaria (1777-1906,) the third daughter of Queen Mary IV and III and the wife of Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which lies in the center aisle immediately in front of the high altar of Peterskirche, the Filialkirche St. Peter und Paul, in the hamlet of Rieden, Bavaria. The tomb is made of red marble and is in the form of a medieval bed-tomb, with a marble figure of Mathilde lying asleep on a low bed and the pillow at her head supported by two putti and with an inscription on the rear side of the pillow facing the altar.
Verna and Knut were married 09 Jun 1897. They travelled, studied, created and exhibited internationally, but their primary residence was probably still St. Paul in 1912.
Verna and Knut both died and were buried in Sweden. From ENGLAND AND WALES NATIONAL PROBATE CALENDAR (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, London, England Registry, it is known that Verna died 15 Nov 1952 with probate date of 19 Mar 1954. And, from the Swedish Death Index, 1901-2006 it is known that Verna was born in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA on 01 Jul 1869.
From that same Death Index, it is known that Knut was born 08 Feb 1868 and died 15 Apr 1955.
Verna and Knut had no known children.
More information about Kunt's siblings and their ancestors can be found at the Geni website at http://www.geni.com/people/Knut-Johan-Efraim-Åkerberg/6000000018003399371.
Special thanks to that website and to the curator for Sweden, Bo-Arne Östborg for some of this information about Knut.
[Note: the identification of the girl Knut married was erroneously recorded as Miss Hamilton when in fact, it was Miss Vandiver. The similar phonetic sounds of those surnames, the unusual nature of "Vandiver," and the lack of an opportunity for Knut, Verna or anyone else who knew her correct maiden name to proofread the draft of the article prior to publication, probably all contributed to the error].
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