ID: 20451
Born west
Date of birth : 1906
Emily Björnsson was born on February 21, 1906 in the Argyle settlement.
Spouse: 1926 Stefán Sigmar b. in Manitoba on January 21, 1888, d. there November 4, 1947.
Children: 1. Sigrún 2. Lloyd 3. Murray.
Emily was the daughter of Einar Björnsson and Stefanía Guðrún Sigtryggsdóttir in the Argyle settlement. Stefán was the son of Sigmar Sigurjónsson and Guðrún Kristjánsdóttir, early settlers in Manitoba. He studied at an agricultural school in the province and became a farmer in Argyle settlement south of Glenboro.