Portrait

Erik Jonasson was born 1867-11-28, died 1962-02-15. His parents - Ingeborg and Jonas Svensson - came from Lillhärdal to Linsell in 1882. They bought “Backgärdet” in Linsell. Erik’s brother Jöns took over the estate and Erik took the betrayal. Got 800 kr in the trigger and residence, as well as food the days he worked there. He would work 3 days in Backgärde, 1 day at the West Mountains on “Happiness” and one day in Per-Ers. He also served as an organ tramp. He was a celebrity in the village, so there are many stories about him. Here is one: He entered the sacristy where the priest was. It has stormed hard during the night, so Erik said: “Dä va jäsiken vö de bles tonight.” Then the priest pointed to a board where it was “You should sanctify this room.” Erik mumbled read and swung on his heel saying “Ja bles jål dä.” He was interested in everything, especially in America, its history and geography. In other words, he was extremely intelligent. Photo from 1949. Data from Jenny Hansson, 1985