Henry Gilbertson was born in Bennington twp (Mower cty, Minnesota) on July 8, 1886. His parents were Hans and Martha (Swanson) Gilbertson, and they were both born in Norway. Martha Marie sometimes shows up in genealogical records as Mary, and sometimes with the last name Sorenson, which is incorrect (her father was Sven Swanson). Henry was one of approximately nine children, according to records (siblings include: Julius, Mary Sophie, Emma Louise, Edwin, Minnie O’Tilda “Tillie”, Dena Amelia, and Hilda Matilda). Henry was married to Betsy Johnson on July 20, 1908. His brother Edwin stood up for him, and Betsy had Elsie Johnson. Henry was a farmer in LeRoy. He died on November 23, 1919 due to cephalic tetanus from a facial laceration.
Henry Gilbertson was born in Bennington twp (Mower cty, Minnesota) on July 8, 1886. His parents were Hans and Martha (Swanson) Gilbertson, and they were both born in Norway. Martha Marie sometimes shows up in genealogical records as Mary, and sometimes with the last name Sorenson, which is incorrect (her father was Sven Swanson). Henry was one of approximately nine children, according to records (siblings include: Julius, Mary Sophie, Emma Louise, Edwin, Minnie O’Tilda “Tillie”, Dena Amelia, and Hilda Matilda). Henry was married to Betsy Johnson on July 20, 1908. His brother Edwin stood up for him, and Betsy had Elsie Johnson. Henry was a farmer in LeRoy. He died on November 23, 1919 due to cephalic tetanus from a facial laceration.
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