Eiríkur Eiríksson and family Photo FVTV
Eiríkur Eiríksson was born in the Westmann Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) on May 12, 1857. He died on September 11, 1934. He took the name Erick Hanson in Utah.
Spouse: September 11, 1885 Jónína Helga Valgerður born in the Westmann Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) on September 14, 1867, d. December 18, 1932. She was known as Nena Hanson in Utah.
Children: 1. Rozetta Christine b. November 10, 1886, d. September 3, 1959 2. Erick Elias b. December 14, 1888, d. May 21, 1946 3. Hanna Jorunn Vegalin b. January 25, 1891, d. January 3, 1960 4. John Arthur b. December 18, 1892, d. October 16, 1908 5. Nena Mathilda b. May 22, 1895 6. Lenard Goodman b. February 2, 1898 7. Lillian Ester b. April 9, 1900, d. August 8, 1908. 8. William Lawrence b. May 2, 1903 9. Clara Mabel b. August 27, 1905 10. Eldon W b. January 18, 1908 11. Erma Lael b. May 7, 1910.
Eiríkur emigrated west to Utah in 1882 while Jónína arrived in 1885. They lived in Spanish Fork.