In order for Håkan to be able to marry he had paid off Bengta Nilsdotter in Agerum SEK 130 as a foster pay for an illegitimate child they had together in order for her to withdraw any claims. This deal was shown in writing and a copy of it was archived at the church.
At No. 30 Ynde, Håkan Eriksson and Bengta Nilsdotter are both working as contract laborers. Håkan was born 15 Nov 1847 in Gammalstorp and Bengta was born 6 Nov 1843 in Mjellby. She had arrived in Ynde from Ivetofta in November 1863.
Bengta has an illegitimate son Joel, born 31 Mar 1871.
A notation for Håkan says, "The housemaid Bengta Nilsdotter has reported Håkan Eriksson as the father of her son, Joel. So has also the housemaid Karna Svensdotter No 23 Ynde, to her son, Johan."
Håkan leaves this employment in November 1871. Bengta and Joel remain at Ynde until October 1872.