bullet August Mattsson AVIST (photo) was born on 26 Mar 1881 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He died on 11 Jan 1951 in Knåck, Ytterjeppo, Nykarleby, Finland. Served in WW I in 1915 - 16 as a weaver and a communications man. He had 11 children in all. Only four are pictured in the family photo here. There is a book called "Five limbs on Knuts Tree" that contains more information.


He moved to Knock around 1931 from Avist. Parents: Matts Eriksson AVIST and Maria Johansdotter BJORNVIK.

He was married to Selma Katarina KNÅCK on 29 Apr 1917. Children were: Dagny Maria AVIST, Vivi Marta AVIST, Frida Johanna AVIST, Nils Johannes AVIST, Margareta AVIST.

bullet Bo AVIST was born in 1937 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Parents: Anders Emil Mattsson AVIST and Signe Maria KRONQVIST .

Children were: Lars AVIST.

bulletDagny Maria AVIST (photo) was born in 1917 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Last known to be living in Larsmo. Parents: August Mattsson AVIST and Selma Katarina KNÅCK .

bulletErik Eriksson AVIST was born on 8 Nov 1809 in Pensala, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He died on 13 May 1890 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Had 8 children
Parents: Erik ERIKSSON and Brita Mattsdotter SANDAS.

He was married to Maria Lovisa Mattsdotter SEXJARVI on 3 Nov 1839 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Children were: Erik Eriksson AVIST, Matts Eriksson AVIST, Greta Eriksson AVIST, Kajsa Eriksdotter AVIST, Erik Eriksson AVIST, Johan Eriksson AVIST, Erik ERIKSSON.

bullet Erik Eriksson AVIST was born on 29 Jan 1852 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He died on 5 Apr 1853 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Parents: Erik Eriksson AVIST and Maria Lovisa Mattsdotter SEXJARVI .

bullet Erik Eriksson AVIST was born on 20 Oct 1841 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He died on 18 Jul 1850 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Parents: Erik Eriksson AVIST and Maria Lovisa Mattsdotter SEXJARVI .

bullet Erik Joel Mattsson AVIST was born on 15 Jul 1870 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Erik immigrated in 1891 to escape the Russian forces. Went on a short visit to his homeland, and returned to America in 1901 for the second time. He bought land and became a farmer in Metropolitan Michigan. Also known to be in Everett, Washington Parents: Matts Eriksson AVIST and Maria Johansdotter BJORNVIK.

bullet Frida Johanna AVIST (photo) was born in 1924 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Parents: August Mattsson AVIST and Selma Katarina KNÅCK.

bullet Greta Eriksson AVIST was born on 29 Sep 1846 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Moved to Nykarleby in 1870 Parents: Erik Eriksson AVIST and Maria Lovisa Mattsdotter SEXJARVI.

bullet Hilda Katrina Mattsdotter AVIST was born on 2 Feb 1892 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. She died on 27 Jul 1971 in Mannfors, Soklot, Nykarleby, Finland. Surname changed to Blomqvist. Still have descendants in Nykarleby. Parents: Matts Eriksson AVIST and Maria Johansdotter BJORNVIK .

She was married to Johannes Viktor Andersson Mannfors BLOMQVIST on 14 Dec 1913 in Mannfors, Soklot, Nykarleby, Finland. Children were: Svea Maria BLOMQVIST, Saga Sofia BLOMQVIST, Dagmar Alexandra BLOMQVIST , Aina Amanda BLOMQVIST, Anders Viktor BLOMQVIST, Karl BLOMQVIST, Hjordis Margareta BLOMQVIST, Gunn-Lis Anita BLOMQVIST , Harry Goran BLOMQVIST.

bullet Johan Eriksson AVIST was born on 12 Feb 1854 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He was christened on 27 Feb 1854 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Moved to Alaharma, Finland in 1892 Parents: Erik Eriksson AVIST and Maria Lovisa Mattsdotter SEXJARVI.

He was married to Anna Eriksdotter STENNABBA on 19 Aug 1877 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland.

bullet Johan Mattsson AVIST was born on 9 Jul 1875 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He immigrated in 1901 to US. He immigrated in 1909 to US. He died on 17 Oct 1912. He came home with his brother Karl who was badly wounded in a mining accident. he was hit in the head by a falling stone. He returned to America. He died there in 1912 of an accidental gunshot wound.

It is uncertain as to where he lived in America, however, he may have been in Ironwood with his brother Matts and Karl. One sorce places him in California. Parents: Matts Eriksson AVIST and Maria Johansdotter BJORNVIK.

bullet Kajsa Eriksdotter AVIST was born on 5 Jun 1849 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. She was christened on 17 Jun 1849 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Moved to Alaharma in 1873. Parents: Erik Eriksson AVIST and Maria Lovisa Mattsdotter SEXJARVI.

bullet Lars AVIST was born in 1970 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Now runs the Avist family farm in Avist, Purmo, Finland Parents: Bo AVIST .

bullet Margareta AVIST Parents: August Mattsson AVIST and Selma Katarina KNÅCK.

bullet Maria Mattsdotter AVIST was born on 21 Oct 1871 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Moved to Jeppo in 1901 Parents: Matts Eriksson AVIST and Maria Johansdotter BJORNVIK.

Children were: Bertha NYBYGGAR.

bulletMatts Eriksson AVIST was born on 22 Dec 1843 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He was christened on 26 Dec 1843 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. He died on 25 Mar 1926 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Name Confrimation:

Three sources: 1st is from a 1903 passport application of Matts Mattson. 2nd is from census records from Overpurmo Village. 3rd is from a death notice of his wife Maria


Matts was a farmer on (1/12 mtl) of the home that his grandfather's father. erik Hansson Kurf took on 1775 as the first colonist in Avist.
Parents: Erik Eriksson AVIST and Maria Lovisa Mattsdotter SEXJARVI.

He was married to Maria Johansdotter BJORNVIK on 16 Jan 1870 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Children were: Erik Joel Mattsson AVIST, Maria Mattsdotter AVIST, Anna Mattsdotter AVIST , Sofia Mattsdotter AVIST, Johan Mattsson AVIST, Matts MATTSON, Hulda Lovisa MATTSON, August Mattsson AVIST, Karl MATTSON, Anders Mattsson AVIST, Anders Emil Mattsson AVIST, Johanna MATTSON, Hilda Katrina Mattsdotter AVIST.

bullet Nils Johannes AVIST (photo) was born in 1927 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Parents: August Mattsson AVIST and Selma Katarina KNÅCK.

bullet Sofia Mattsdotter AVIST was born on 26 Mar 1873 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. She died on 12 Feb 1930 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Descendants still live in Avist and other places around Purmo. Parents: Matts Eriksson AVIST and Maria Johansdotter BJORNVIK.

She was married to Gustaf Gustafsson LONNQVIST on 20 Feb 1897 in Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Children were: Sandra LONNQVIST , Cecelia LONNQVIST, Elsa LONNQVIST , Adina LONNQVIST, Harinton LONNQVIST , Albert LONNQVIST, Edvin LONNQVIST , Christian LONNQVIST, Evert LONNQVIST, Freddie LONNQVIST, Carl LONNQVIST.

bullet Vivi Marta AVIST (photo) was born in 1922 in Avist, Purmo, Vaasa, Finland. Last known to be in Broby, Finland Parents: August Mattsson AVIST and Selma Katarina KNÅCK .

bulletFrans Edvard BACKMAN was born on 8 Dec 1884. He died on 6 May 1915.

He was married to Maria Alexandra MANNFORS on 20 Jun 1909.

bullet ??? BALL died. Parents: William Owen BALL and ???.

bullet Jason BALL died about 1985. Parents: William Owen BALL and Gwen JONES.

bullet Lisa BALL Parents: William Owen BALL and Gwen JONES.

Children were: ???.

bulletSteven BALL. Parents: William Owen BALL and Gwen JONES.

bulletWilliam Owen BALL.

Children were: Jason BALL, Lisa BALL, Steven BALL.

Children were: ??? BALL.

bulletBALS .

He was married to Hildur Adina (Deene) MATTSON .

bullet Joseph Sr. BARNECOTT

He was married to Hildur Adina (Deene) MATTSON Abt 1938 (DIV). He was divorced from Hildur Adina (Deene) MATTSON.

bullet BECK was born on 17 Jan 1947 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

bulletAlarik Gustav BENVICK was born on 14 Jan 1928 in Durban, South Africa. Parents: Werner Alarik (Karlsson) (Bjornvik) BENVICK and Heyla Magdalena Christina DE BEER.

He was divorced from Inga KOSKINEN. Children were: Ralph Alexander Paul BENVICK, Mark Frederick Gordon BENVICK.

bullet Anthony Elmer BENVICK was born on 19 Jul 1954 in Durban, South Africa. Parents: Verner Helmer BENVICK and Maria LOCKEY.

bullet Astrid Adelaide BENVICK was born on 25 Jun 1943 in Durban, South Africa. Parents: Werner Alarik (Karlsson) (Bjornvik) BENVICK and Heyla Magdalena Christina DE BEER.

She was married to Ian Forsythe BURNS in South Africa. Children were: Vanessa Carolyn BURNS, Rory Forsythe BURNS.

bullet Bryan BENVICK was born on 19 May 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Parents: Victor Anthony BENVICK and See Notes TEMP.

bullet Helen BENVICK Parents: Johannes Emil Bjornvik BENVICK and Anna.

bulletJanine BENVICK was born on 17 Mar 1981. Parents: Ralph Alexander Paul BENVICK and Rosemary Collen NELSON.

bullet Johannes Emil Bjornvik BENVICK was born on 29 May 1887 in Rudabaka, Markby, Finland. He died on 27 Jun 1967 in Portland, Oregon. Immigrated to America in 1907 to Protland Oregon. Married Anna from Vora, Finland. Parents: Karl Gustav BJORNVIK and Anna Gustavsdotter KNOCK .

Children were: John Edwin BENVICK, Helen BENVICK.

bulletJohn BENVICK. Parents: John Edwin BENVICK and Anita.

bulletJohn Edwin BENVICK. Parents: Johannes Emil Bjornvik BENVICK and Anna.

Children were: John BENVICK.

bulletJoy BENVICK was born on 17 Mar 1935 in Durban, South Africa. Spouse was her cousin from Finland Parents: Werner Alarik (Karlsson) (Bjornvik) BENVICK and Heyla Magdalena Christina DE BEER.

She was married to Bo Karl Artur BJORNVIK on 2 Jan 1958 in Durban, South Africa. Children were: Caryn An-le BJORNVIK , Patricia Anneen BJORNVIK, Ramona Letitia BJORNVIK.

bullet Karl Viktor Bjornvik BENVICK was born on 29 Feb 1892 in Nykarleby, Finland. He died on 6 Feb 1980. Immigrated to US in 1910 to Portland, Oregon. Had no children. He visited Markby in 1974, 64 years after his immigration. he went by Viktor. Changed his surname to Benvick. Parents: Karl Gustav BJORNVIK and Anna Gustavsdotter KNOCK.

bulletMandy BENVICK was born on 31 Mar 1979 in Pinetown, South Africa. Parents: Victor Anthony BENVICK and See Notes TEMP.

bullet Mark Frederick Gordon BENVICK was born on 29 Sep 1958. Parents: Alarik Gustav BENVICK and Inga KOSKINEN.

bullet Melany-Jane BENVICK was born on 28 Mar 1979. Parents: Ralph Alexander Paul BENVICK and Rosemary Collen NELSON.

bullet Ralph Alexander Paul BENVICK was born on 16 Oct 1956 in Durban, South Africa. Parents: Alarik Gustav BENVICK and Inga KOSKINEN.

He was married to Rosemary Collen NELSON on 6 Jan 1979. Children were: Melany-Jane BENVICK , Janine BENVICK.

bullet Robin Shaun BENVICK was born on 3 Dec 1965. Parents: Verner Helmer BENVICK and Maria LOCKEY.

bullet Sherin Margaret BENVICK was born on 10 Mar 1945 in Durban, South Africa. Parents: Werner Alarik (Karlsson) (Bjornvik) BENVICK and Heyla Magdalena Christina DE BEER.

Children were: Lerry Dan HOLM, Kent Bjorn Morgan HOLM, Dillon Edward HOLM.

bulletTerrence Daiziel BENVICK was born on 3 Nov 1956 in Durban, South Africa. Parents: Verner Helmer BENVICK and Maria LOCKEY.

bullet Verner Helmer BENVICK was born on 8 Feb 1929 in Jakobstad, Finland. He died on 10 Dec 1973. Died from Drownding Parents: Werner Alarik (Karlsson) (Bjornvik) BENVICK and Heyla Magdalena Christina DE BEER.

Children were: Anthony Elmer BENVICK , Terrence Daiziel BENVICK, Robin Shaun BENVICK.

bulletVictor Anthony BENVICK was born on 22 Jul 1937 in Durban, South Africa. After his two divorces, he visited Markby in 1985 Parents: Werner Alarik (Karlsson) (Bjornvik) BENVICK and Heyla Magdalena Christina DE BEER.

He was divorced from Brenda SLABBERT.

He was divorced from Delicia TURNER.

Children were: Warren BENVICK , Bryan BENVICK, Mandy BENVICK .

bulletWarren BENVICK was born on 22 May 1968 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Parents: Victor Anthony BENVICK and See Notes TEMP.

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