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There is an e-mail Swedes research list you may consider joining.
You can send your research questions there, and also your brick walls, to see if anyone can help you.

Smultron,
A mailing list for anyone researching their Swedish ancestry.

"Attention" Swedes Smultron has changed it's e-mail site.
Click on this link to join and get info.

http://smultron.com/mailman/listinfo/swedestoo_smultron.com

Some of the entries below will have updates, please watch for them.
Good luck with your research, Jerry Longstrom jelaz@cox.net

12/11/2008

My grandfather was Melvin F. Johnson, born Feb 7, 1901 in Superior, Wisc. and married to Josepha Helen Kennebeck, born Nov 11, 1902 in Wabasha, Minn.

So far I have:
His father: Chris Johnson born in Salas, Norway. He died Oct 22, 1942
His mother: Augusta Albertina Anderson born Apr 24, 1877 in Vanga, Sweden. She died Dec 13, 1930 in Duluth, Minn.

Chris Johnson's parents (my great-greats)
Father: John Kolb Johansen - no other info
Mother: Bertha Christiansen - no other info

Augustina Albertina Anderson's parents (my great-greats)
Father: Anders Gustaf Anderson, born May 13 1834 in Skara, Sweden. Died Jun 1, 1908 in Superior, Wisc.
**Anders Gustaf Andersson (Andrew Gustaf Anderson) worked at a distillery in Skara, then moved to Vanga, Vastergotland, south of Skara. From 1866 (possibly before) his family lived at Liggestads rote Brusagarden, Vanga until Anders and his second family went to America. Anders went to America on October 21, 1884 where he worked for the city of Superior, WI. He returned to Sweden and left again on June 14, 1892 with his family. Anders died at the home of his son Frans Wilhelm (Frank).
Mother: Kajsa Andersdotter, born Mar 25 1846 in Gudhem, Falköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Died Jan 19 1927 in Duluth, Minn.
** Kajsa (Cajsa or Kate Andersdotter) worked for Anders Gustaf Andersson as a housekeeper after Anders' first wife, Johanna died. She later married Anders.
Kajsa left Sweden on June 14, 1892 and arrived in America at Ellis Island on June 25, 1892. She was listed as passenger # 589 (spelled Cajsa on the ship's manifest) aboard the ship, Hekla which departed from Frederikshaven port in Sweden.
She died at the home of her daughter, Augusta, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Father of Anders Gustaf Anderson: Anders Eriksson, born Nov 11 1807 in Asaka, Lanna Province, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Died in 1813 in Ugglum, Falköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
Mother of Anders Gustaf Anderson: Maria Nilsdotter, born Nov 26 1809

Father of Anders Eriksson: Petter Larsson, born Dec 28 1742 in Stenum, Skaraborg's Län, Västra Götaland, Sweden. Died in 1808 in Ugglum, Falköping Municipality, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
Mother of Anders Eriksson: Karin Mansdotter, born Jun 17 1744 in Ugglum, Falköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Died in 1798 in Ugglum, Falköping Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.

Father of Petter Larsson: Lars Borjesson, born Sep 16 1706 in Stenum, Skaraborg's Län, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
Mother of Petter Larsson: Brita Larsdotter, born in 1716 in Stenum, Skaraborg's Län, Västra Götaland, Sweden.

Father of Lars Borjesson: Borje Andersson, born in 1666 in Stenum, Skaraborg's Län, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
Mother of Petter Larsson: Annanias Eriksdotter, born 1673 in Stenum, Skaraborg's Län, Västra Götaland, Sweden.

Thank you for any info anyone can give me! marilyn023@yahoo.com

11/13/2008

Hi Jerry,

I am researching my Swedish ancestors but without much success.

I am looking for information about the parents, siblings, etc of my great-grandfather.

His name is Carl August (Augustus) Petterson (Pettersson) and he was born in August 1857 at Karlskrona, Blekinge.

He left Sweden as a young seaman and settled in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia in mid-1880’s.

I believe his father was named Aron and he may have owned or been employed in a workshop in Karlskrona that was involved in ship building or repair.

Carl had a brother named Otto, born 13 March 1861, who may have had a wife named Ingeborg. Otto may have worked on the vessel “Oden”. He died sometime between 1913 and 1927 and was buried in a cemetery in Stockholm.

Carl also had several sisters. In June 1927 he travelled to Sweden and USA to visit them. At Karlskrona he had an older sister who had married a shoemaker named Karlsson, and another sister there had married a contractor named Nelsson.

Two other sisters were named Svea and Ebba. One, or both, of them had migrated to USA and Carl visited them at Randolph/Brockton near Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

I would love to hear from anyone who can help me with information about my Swedish family.

Lee Pawlicki leepawlicki@optusnet.com.au

10/26/2008

Finding your web site is the best thing that has happened to me in my search for my Swedish ancestors.

I have been doing this on and off for several years with little success. Maybe someone on this network can help.

I am trying to trace my grandparents, Peter John Eklund and Sophia Alfvin – those are the names on their marriage certificate dated November 10, 1882 and issued in Chicago, Illinois, USA

It is believed that Peter Eklund, born January 16, 1856 (probably in Kronoberg, Sweden) emigrated from Sweden to the USA in 1881. Sophia, born June 20, 1856, in Kronoberg Sweden, emigrated in 1882, possibly with her brother, Peter M. Alfvin. Their father was Peter Magnus Alfven. Family history says Peter Magnus was a soldier in Sweden who took the name Alfven from the town Alfvestad, in Smaland. His birth surname is not known.

Both Peter Eklund and Sophia Alfvin may have changed their names upon arrival in the USA. It is possible Peter Eklund was born Peter Johan Ekelund and Sophia was born Sofie Johanna Alfven

I know this is not much to go on, but any help would be appreciated. Arthur Siddon – email asiddon@cox.net

10/26/2008

Hey Jerry,

I'm running into another brick wall with my swedish ancestors.

Looking for any info on Jacob Niclas Stenqvist, such as parents names and his birth date.

Jacob Niclas was born ABT. 1791 in Gotland, Sweden

He married Lona Cajsa Ganberg, 14 Oct. 1819 in Hemse, Gotland, Sweden.

Lona was born 1795 in Gotland.

Children of Jacob and Lona were:

Lars Nils/Niclas b. 12 DEC. 1821 Hemse, Gotland

Maria Catherina b. 4 JAN. 1820 Hemse, Gotland

Anna Lona b. 27 DEC. 1823 Hemse, Gotland

Also, looking for immigrtion info on Lars Nels/Niclas Stenqvist and spouse Maria Christina Youngman.

Lars and Maria were married 19 JAN 1849 in Visby, Gotland.

Children of Lars Niclas and Maria Christina were:

Lina Carolina Eugenia Katrina b. 09 FEB 1852 Visby, Gotland

Augusta Emma Maria b. 02 SEPT. 1853 Visby, Gotland

Laurentia Amelia Olivia b. 14 MAY 1855 Visby, Gotland

Anna Marguarite Mathilda b. 18 JULY 1857 Visby, Gotland

Nicolaus Oscar Edward b. 12 MAR 1860 Visby, Gotland

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Tack, Karen knauskaren@yahoo.com

10/26/2008

I last posted on August 08, 2008. I have since found the names and DOB of the other two siblings of my Grandfathers.
Clarence was born in Battle Creek on 22 Nov.1920, and died on 5 Dec. 1920
Leonora (Lena) was born in Chicago on 5 April 1919.
Charles R was born in Battle Creek on 1 Sept. 1922
(Charles R was my grandfather prior to the adoption – his name was changed to Merlin R)
I have found the grave site for Clarence. I am still in search of if Leonora/Lenora/Lena is still living and the grave site for their mother, Hildur Matilda Forsberg (Hilda M Anderson). She is believed to have moved back to Evanston, IL or the Chicago area after Sept 1 1922. She may have remarried and that is why I am having a difficult time finding her. If anyone has any information Angie Anderson Lane angiea@almobilenotary.com

10/24/2008

Hello Jerry: Could you help me find the parents of my great-grandfather, Karl Lindberg, born 29 August 1845 in Vastra Dalarna (no exact place); baptized in Zinkgruvan 27 July 1890 by Wickman; died 23 Sept. 1908. I found the church (Baptist) in Godegard that he helped build and had donated the land for. He may have been born in Grangarde?? Is that in Vastra Dalarna? My name is Betty L. Rothacher and I live in California. I know Sue Team. She gave me your address. I know that Karl came to US in 1901 through Ellis Island with my grandmother (his son's wife), Betty Sofia Lundgren Lindberg. My grandfather must have come to US earlier but I have not been able to find Ellis island record for him. His name was either Eli Lambert Lindberg or Lambert Eli Lindberg. I would appreciate any help you could give me.

Thanks, Betty Rothacher, 1139 Highland Park, Fallbrook, CA 92028; e-mail address: rothacher@roadrunner.com phone 760-451-9760

10/20/2008

Hi Jerry,

I've run into a brick wall with another side of my swedish heritage.
I'm looking for any info regarding my great great grandfather.
His name was Lars Nils Niclas Stenqvist.(Stanqusit/Stenquist)

The information I do have on Lars is as follows;

Lars Nils Niclas Stenqvist b. 12 DEC 1821 in Hemse, Gotland, Sweden
He was the son of Jacob Niclas Stenqvist b. ABT. 1791 Gotland, Sweden and
Lona Cajsa Ganberg b. 1795 Gotland, Sweden.
They were married 14 OCT 1819 in Hemse, Gotland.

Lars married Maria Christina Youngman 19 Jan 1849, in Visby, Gotland.
Maria Christina was b. 25 SEPT. 1823, in Visby, Gotland.
She was the daughter of Hakan Anderson Ljungman and Gustava Gemelli Rundberg.

Children of Lars and Maria were;
Lina Carolina Eugenia Katrina b. 09 FEB 1852 in Visby, Gotland (died in Norway)
Augusta Emma Maria b. 02 SEPT 185? in Visby,Gotland
Laurentia Amelia Olivia b. 14 MAY 1855, in Visby, Gotland
Anna Marguarite Mathilda b. 18 JULY 1857, in Visby, Gotland (died as infant)
Nicolaus Oscar Edward b. 12 MAR 1860, in Visby, Gotland
John Victor b. 21 JULY 1868, in Visby, Gotland

What I'm looking for is any information of their immigration to the U.S.

Also, anything in regards to Lars' parents. i.e., birth, death and parish.
If possible, the names of Jacob Niclas' parents.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Karen knauskaren@hotmail.com

10/13/2008

Hi Jerry,

I have hit a big brick wall with my great grandmother. My great grandfather was August Lindahl (Johannesson)1882 - 1965. His first wife before moving to Minnesota was Emelie Jonsdotter born in 1869. She also came from Sweden. But it is as if she just disappeared.

I would love any information and any other of the Johannesson lineage information would be wonderful.

Thanks so much, Barbara christensen_barbara@comcast.net

9/17/2008

I am currently researching my Norgren family history, and during my many ‘google’ searches I keep coming up with your web site and hoping you can help.

To start, My father’s name is Lawrence Stanley Norgren (born 1946 Northern Territory, Australia). His father is Stanley Norgren (born 1908 South Australia). Stanley married Lydia Mary Levinson in 1945.

Stanley’s father is John Edward Norgren. (This is the person I am most interested in) John married in 1890 Elizabeth Hammond of Mt Lofty South Australia.

John and Elizabeth have the following children (All born in South Australia):

Elizabeth Annie b. 1892

John Edward b. 1894

Linda Florence b. 1897

Maude Josephine b. 1899

Tracey Joseph b. 1902

Norman b. 1904

Alice May b. 1906

Reginald b. 1908

And twin, Stanley b. 1908

On Stanley’s birth certificate, Johan Edvard Norgren was born in Christiansand, Norway. I have ploughed through the Norwegian records and cannot find any details of a birth or emigration for him there.

I have recently obtained Johan’s Naturalization application (this can be viewed on line at http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/imagine.asp?B=33426&I=1&SE=1 ) and he states he was born in Byske, Sweden on 31 May 1862. He immigrated to South Australia on 28 Feb 1878 aboard the Norwegian Bark “India”. He was just 15 years. It appears the shipping records for Port Adelaide for that time period were apparently destroyed, so finding them for confirmation and who he travelled with will be slim, unless there are records out of Sweden. I do believe the naturalized John and my John Edward are the same person, as the birth places for his children match the places lived and there is no records of other John Norgren’s in Australia. I am yet to find/obtain John’s marriage and death certificates, but I doubt they will tell me much.

This is where I hit a brick wall! I am trying to obtain/search birth records for Sweden and am having little luck!

The only immigration record I found out of Norway was for Axel Norgren and he lived in QLD. I don’t think he is related (at this point, anyway).

Can anyone help, or have links to my tree? Please contact me by email MRDClean@bigpond.net.au

I wait in anticipation and look forward to your reply J

Take care Illara

9/13/2008

Am hitting a little snag on a very early ancestors.

I am the 6th great granddaughter of:

Per Olufsson (Olofsson) Dahl, born abt 1684 in Torp and died 03 Feb 1744 in Honnerud (?). He was in the military; company Valbo.

What I am now trying to search are his parents and siblings and who his wife was. One of Per's sons was Hans Persson Dahl born 1718 in Rännelanda and died 01 July 1785 in Holmen, Högsäter.

Appreciate any help. It may be too early a time to research, but maybe someone has access to early church records.

Thanks so much for any help.

Joan Sorensen joaniesorensen@comcast.net

8/6/2008 *************************

Jerry, Just a note to thank you for having such a terrific site.

Soon after my posting about Lars Anderson, a wonderful person in Sweden read it, and was able to find all the information I needed to finally complete my Swedish family tree.

Tack sa mycket Karen

7/28/2008

Jerry,

I've been working on our familie's ancestry since the passing of my dad, and I am running into a brick wall.

My great great grandfather was Lars Anderson. He was born 1816 in Sweden. Possibly Skane. I believe he immigrated somtime between 1865-1878. Have not been able to find any info regarding his immigration. On the 1880 census for Chicago,Il., he changed his name to Louis.

He was married to Betsy Johanson, b.1818 in Sweden.

Children of Lars and Betsy:

Nels b.1849 Skone

Anna b.1853 Sweden

Nellie b.1855 Sweden

John b.1858 Sweden

Ellen b.1860 Sweden

Hilda b.1863 Sweden

Any information you may be able to help with in regards to the parish Lars was from, his parents names, and when he immigrated would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Karen Knaus knauskaren@yahoo.com

7/18/2008

My email address is je.lodestar@comcast.net.

I have hit a brick wall in helping my wife trace her Swedish Ancestry from the USA to Sweden. Here is the info we have, most of it passed down thru family heritage:

Name: John P (Peter??) Sandquist (changed name on arrival to US from Pearson, Pehrson, or Persson)

Born: Between 1842-1844

Birth Location: In Sweden but specific location not known, , probably in the Gotland province of Sweden

Parents: Andreas Persson, Pearson or Pherson (1818-1886) ajsa [unkown maiden name]

Emigration: From Sweden about 1869 and settled in Fairfax, MN. Don't know the port of departure, but possibly Gothenburg.

Spouse Name: Maji (or Maria??) (born about 1840)

His firstborn was a son named Claus Anton Sandquist (previously Pearson, Pehrson or Persson) who family history says was born in Egvena, Sweden on Feb 1, 1869. He was only a few months old when the family emigrated to USA in late 1869.

Any information or referrals would be appreciated. We are traveling to Sweden next week and visiting Egvena, Swedne area north-east of Gothenburg, so would love to hear any info from anyone before then so we might possibly check it out while in Sweden.

Regards, John Ellis

7/18/2008
Jerry,
    I am hoping you or someone can break down my huge brick wall. My
name is Judith Sewell and I have been searching for information on my
great grandfather or any of his relatives for many years. His name is
John O. Anderson and he was born somewhere in Sweden, December 4, 1853.
He died July 8, 1929 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, Minnesota. According
to his death certificate, it showed his father's name was Olaf Anderson
of Sweden. His mother was also from Sweden, name unknown. His death
certificate said he had been in the U.S. for 62 years prior to his death.
The closest I can come to any information on John Anderson is the 26
June 1895 Census from Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, and birth
records for my grandfather, Otto (Author) Leonard Anderson. John O.
Anderson married Amalia (Amelia or Molly) Olsen and they had three or
four children. George Anderson born abt 1884 in Stillwater, Minnesota,
Otto Anderson born 1 May 1885 Stillwater, Minnesota, he married Josephine
Catherine Larscheid, and Letta M. Anderson born 8 November 1886 in
Stillwater, Minnesota, she married Felix Marsolais.

    I believe John O. Anderson immigrated abt 1877. I believe he got
married to Amelia in Minnesota abt 1884 or earlier. I have finally found
Amalia's family from Norway this past month. I do not know if John came
to the U.S with anyone or any relatives. I only know that he was in
Stillwater, Minnesota in the 1885 census and all his children were born
in Stillwater (or it used to be call Bayport), Minnesota. I found
another census from South Stillwater, MN, showing John O. Anderson age
40, Amalia Anderson age 34, George Anderson age 11, Leonard Anderson age
10, and Datter Anderson age 8.

    In the 1910 U.S Federal Census,Minneapolis, Minnesota, John is 56,
Amelia is 48, George is 25, Leonard is 24. Also living with them are:
Reinard Irvik age 22, Peter Irvik age 21, Olof Dulifsberg age 20, John
Bjorge age 23, Jonas Sorvig age 23. In the 1920 U.S Federal Census,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, John O. Anderson is age 41 (has to be a
misprint), Alalia is age 58, and living with them is Thomas Barges age
29 and Raymond Ervick age 30.

   This is about all I know about John O. Anderson and I know nothing
about George Anderson, either. It is driving me crazy trying to find
anything. Please help me find my relatives/cousins. Thank you for your
wonderful site and maybe this will help someone else out, too.
Sincerely, Judith Sewell email: sewell88@juno.com

76/2008

Someone advised me to check out your webpage and submit my request. I have searched my grandfathers roots here in america as far as I can. I am trying to obtain his immediate family information.
His name before Naturalization was
Andersson Hansson, Gote Vendel Eugen
birthdate 11/5/1907 in Varberg, Hallands Ian
A Emibas record # 012 dated 1927 shows that he moved to Gotesburg before coming to America

I know that he had a brother Ragner Eric Hansson and his mothers first name was Charlotte

My email address is wndg@msn.com Thank you for your time Dawn Gardner

5/3/2008

Hello,

I am searching for information about my great great grandparents and have hit a brick wall. I would really appreciate any help you could provide.

Here is the information I’m looking for:

Alfred Thasora Cederberg/Sederberg/Soderberg, born March 1, 1851 in Sweden

- I would like to find out the parish where he was born and when he emigrated to America

- He married Ida Paulina (no maiden name) either before or after moving to America. I am looking for Ida’s maiden name, the name of her parents and where they were born.

- They had a daughter named Alfrida Pauline Cederberg, born in Massachussets in 1886 and then moved to British Columbia, Canada in 1889.

Alfred Cederberg died December 27, 1923 in Vancouver, British Columbia

Ida Pauline died August 30, 1908 in New Westminster, British Columbia

Alfrida Cederberg died June 1963 in Vancouver, British Columbia

Please contact: kapower@shaw.ca with any information Thank you!

4/29/2008

I've just recently made a huge dent in my Borin family Brick Wall! But as soon as I got through part of the brick wall I hit another one.

My great grandfather, Edward Borin Bowers was born to Swedish parents, but soon after they arrived in New York City the youngest three children were sent west on the Orphan Trains by the Children's Aid Society of Brooklyn, NY.

Earlier this week I used the Emibas CD to find the Borin family's emigration. I found the following information:

Borin, Jons b. 7/13/1840 in Borgsjo, Vasternorrlands Ian (Medelpad)
Bergvall, Katarina Lovisa b. 8/23/1842 in Pitea, Norrbottens Ian (Norrbotten)
Borin, Johan August b. 6/8/1864 in Sundsvall, Vasternorrland Ian (Medelpad)
Borin, Per b. 12/15/1865 in Borgsjo, Vasternorrland Ian (Medelpad)
Borin, Kristina Lovisa b. 4/15/1868 in Skon, Vasternorrlands Ian (Medelpad)
Borin, Anna Katarina b. 12/27/1869 in Skon, Vasternorrlands lan (Medelpad)
Borin, Anders b. 11/9/1871 in Skon, Vasternorrlands lan (Medelpad)
Borin, Edla Mathilda b. 9/25/1873 in Skon, Vasternorrlands lan (Medelpad)
Borin, Bror Otto Knut b. 3/27/1877 in Skon, Vasternorrlands lan (Medelpad)

They each had that they Emigrated 5/29/1881 from Kubikenborg, Skon, Vasternorrland lan (Medelpad) to New York, USA

The source was SVAR: Household Examination Roll, vol Skon AI:8B, p. 190; Migration Roll, vol. Skon B:4

Emibas migration file ID: Skon Y 1881 023

I then looked at Ancestry.com for their passenger list, where I found:

Katerina L. Borin with 6 children, her husband Jons nor her son Johan August were with them.

They departed from Bremen, Germany and arrived in NY on 28 Jun 1881 on the ship Habsburg.

Since Jons wasn't with the family I thought that he might have come over earlier, so I checked for any Borins coming to NY earlier than 1881, and I found in the Emigranten Popular, 1783-1951 database at Ancestry.com: J. Borin b. ca 1840 from Skon, Vasternorrland lan, departed from Goteborg and his destination was NY. The Record Date was 11 Jul 1879.

My question is: why did the church record (from Emibas) says that Jons Borin emigrated on 5/29/1881 with the rest of his family, but he wasn't on the ship with his family, and it looks like he came a couple of years earlier in 1879.

If anyone has access to the Household Examination Roll and the Migration Roll, could you please check to see if Jons really left in 1879 or 1881.

I'd really appreciate any help you could give me and if you have any suggestions for how to solve this mystery I'd love to hear it!
Denise dl_miller@comcast.net

4/29/2008

My Grandfather Merlin Rudolph Anderson was placed with a foster family on September 18, 1922 (born on Sept 1, 1922). He was believed to have been born Charles Anderson. His birth father was Leonard Anderson born in Westergotland, Sweden Sept 28, 1893. His birth mother was Hilda (Forsberg or Fosberg) Anderson born in Skelleftea, Sweden Feb 21, 1897. They were both believed to have come to us in 1916 but didn't meet until a later time in Illinois. They were married on January 9, 1918 and had a daughter (Leonora Anderson) in 1919. Around this time, April 1919, they moved to Battle Creek, MI. She was a nurse at the Battle Creek Sanitarium and also a waitress at the Post Tavern in Battle Creek.
They have been located on the 1920 census record and also the 1921 Battle Creek City Directory. In 1921, they started to have trouble in the home and a property settlement was drawn up. She would have been pregnant at the time for my Grandfather. They were split when he was born. Shortly after he was born, she left battle creek and went back to Chicago. She wrote back to a friend in Battle Creek requesting that her baby be put up for adoption. He was put into two foster homes before he was placed with his adoptive parents on July 24, 1923 in Wexford County Michigan. I have no information past the separation of Hilda and Leonard or even Leonora in 1922. I have not been able to find any of them on census records, death certificates, etc... My Grandfather will be 86 years old this year and I would like to give him as much information as I can about his relatives. He was adopted by wonderful people, Arthur and Sara Anderson, but our family would like information on his birth family. If anyone can help point me in the right direction, or has any information on these people, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Angie Anderson-Lane
angiea@almobilenotary.com

4/7/2008

Hello!

Am wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction with my Småland
ancestors. There was essentially nothing to start with, and I believe I
have at least made some headway: my maternal grandfather's parents were John
A. Wassberg, born in October of 1849 (date unknown, parents unknown, parish
unknown), d. 1908 in Balsam Lake, Polk Co. Wisconsin, married to Anna
Charlotte Johansdotter (Ek), born 26 April 1856 in Flisby, Berg, died 1898
in Balsam Lake, Polk Co. Wisconsin. Anna's parents were Johan Magnus
Johansson, b. 30 Dec. 1819 in Eksjo, married ca. 1843 to Lena Karin
Jonsdotter, b. 29 August 1824 in Solberga. Johan Magnus Johansson's parents
were Johannes Månsson, b. 24 July 1792 in Eksjo, married Catarina Jonsdotter
(b. 3 May 1795). Johannes parents were Måns Månsson and Stina Jonsdotter.
The only match I have found for Catarina seems to be one born in Bredestad
to Jonas Gustavsson and Christina Persdotter. That does't seem to fit, but
may be possible. At any rate, I am looking for leads re: Catarina
Jonsdotter, Lena Karin Jonsdotter, Måns Månsson and Stina Jonsdotter, and
anything on John A. Wassberg. The only lead I have is that he came to the
U.S. in N.Y. from Liverpool on September 10, 1880 on "The City of Brussels".

Any leads or assistance is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Steve Cstevewald@netzero.com

3/29/2008

Hi Jerry!

I seek any available information on the parents, siblings, or birth parish of Nils Jonasson Diurberg. (Diurberg was his soldier name) What I have found, which I hope is accurate:

Nils was: born 1691; educated at Strängnäs; accepted as a soldier 12/17/1709; in Oppunda Company, Södermanlands regiment; and from Floda parish, Södermanlands, when he enlisted. His rote was then 301, and he lived in Skenäs torp, Västra Granhed. The rote farms were: Granhed, Girtorp (or Hirtorp), and Österby. The Possessor of all 3 is listed as Agn. Ribbing. Nils was wounded at Helsingborg; thereby found incapable as a soldier; and reassigned 7/29/1710. His torp number changed to 1201. He was captured at Tönning; and discharged from the Swedish army 1715. He died 4/15/1742, Kvols, Denmark. One soldier record says he was born in Södermanlands, but does not give a parish/municipality. He married first, Karen Christensdatter, and later, Kirstine Knudsdatter, in Denmark. I know that births are often not recorded in early registers, that baptismal records often don't contain birth data, and that it is nearly impossible to find baptismal records without the birth parish - but I was hoping that perhaps someone with access to Household Examination rolls, or other records might have some additional clue to Nils parentage or early years. My thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Dianne Catalano catalano124@suscom-maine.net

3/20/2008

I am looking for the family of Nils Gustav Persson; born 21 July 1828 in Rinna Parish, Ostergotland. Died 29 July 1885 in Rinna Parish. First wife was Kristina Eriksdotter; second wife was Eva Johanna Eriksdotter. Children were Johannes Augustus, bd 1871; Nils Viktor, bd Feb 1874; Anna Lovisa, 20 September 1866. Nils and Johannes immigrated to the U.S. and changed their names to Palmgren.

The children were raised by Sven August Petersson, bd May 14 1835 and Gustafva Vallander, bd July 8, 1839 from Odeshog. They had a son, Carl August Teodor, born March 38, 1877 in Rinna parish.

Cannot find out why they changed their name to Palmgren. What happened to Carl? and Anna? Who was Clara Palmgren? She was born in Jun 1855 and came to U.S. and married John Ahlgren.

Any information on these people would be appreciated.

Pat Gleason prg2550@msn.com

3/18/2008

HELLO

I HAVE HIT A BRICK WALL REGARDING THE FATHER OF MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER.

MARIA ALBERTINA MELLQVIST BORN MAY 5, 1859 IN SVARTA NYA BRUK, KVISTBRO PARISH, OREBRO LAN SHE EMMIGRATED TO NORTH AMERICA IN 1886
HER MOTHER WAS JOHANNA SOFIA HAGBERG BORN AUGUST 8 1837 SHE WAS ILLIGITAMATE
BUT DUE TO HER LAST NAME BEING MELLQVIST WE ARE ASSUMMING THAT IS HER FATHERS LAST NAME.
ONE FELLOW SEARCHER SUGGESTS THE FATHER MAY BE OLOF AUGUST MELLVIST BORN AUGUST 27 1836 IN BAGGETORP, KVISTBRO
IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS DEFINATE INFO REGARDING MARIA'S FATHER I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP

RDGGAL@AOL.COM DENISE TIDERMAN

3/18/2008

Hi Jerry,

I'm trying to trace my Grt.Grt.Grandfather Jacob LENBERG who was born in Sweden c1834. He came to Australia and married Elizabeth JOHNSON/TON/TONE ( b.1834 Midlothian Scotland) in Portland ,Victoria, Australia. They married in 1856 and had 14 children (No.6 Neil/Nils was my Grt.Grandfather) and lived in several towns around Victoria.

Jacob and Elizabeth died in Diamond Creek, Victoria in 1901 and 1899 respectively.

I am desperate to learn any detail possible about Jacob and his family from Sweden. Unfortunately I have no information of his birthplace, only that his marriage certificate states that his father's name was Jacob also. PLEASE can somebody help as I have met a brickwall.

Thankyou Pat. zaknichjp@bigpond

3/18/2008

Hello:

I am looking for any information (parents, siblings, …) for:

Oskar Marintius Carlson Löf, born 15 May 1893, in the parish of Mo, province of Göteborg and Bohus.

He immigrated to Canada in 1910.

Thank you! B. Johnson My email is okijikokwe@yahoo.ca

2/21/2008

Hello,

I'm looking for more information about the Almqvist family in Iron Mountains, Michigan. Here is what I have:

Generation 1

Johan Adolf Almqvist. Baker. Born 1863-09-16 Fullestad/P. Adress 1890: Styrsö Sörgård 10. Emigrated 1891-02-28 to N Amerika. Adress 1910: Ispheming Ward 8, Marquette, Michigan. Bakery 1920. Adress 1930: Iron Mountain, Ward 4, Dickinson, Michigan.

Married to Annie Nord (Born 1873 Tjernäs, Sverige.) Marriage 1893-07-22 Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan. Census 1930 Dickinson, MI.

Children:

1 Ruth Almqvist. Born 1896-01-30 Iron Mountain, Ward 4, Dickinson, Michigan. Dead 1986-03 Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan.

2 Arthur Emanuel Almqvist. Born 1898-01-27 Iron Mountain, Ward 4, Dickinson, Michigan.

3 Myrtle Almqvist. Born 1901-12-30 Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan. Dead 1988-12-31 Iron Mountains, Michigan.

Generation 2

1 Ruth Almqvist. Born 1896-01-30 Iron Mountain, Ward 4, Dickinson, Michigan. Dead 1986-03 Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan.

Married to (Joel) Carlson (Born 1900-09-08. Dead 1987-07 Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan.)

2 Arthur Emanuel Almqvist. Bagare. Born 1898-01-27 Iron Mountain, Ward 4, Dickinson, Michigan. 1914-18

World War 1

3 Myrtle Almqvist. Born 1901-12-30 Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan. Dead 1988-12-31 Iron Mountains, Michigan.

Married to Evvery Collette (Born about 1899.)

Children:

3.1 La Verne Collette. Born about 1922. Dead 1996-08-27 Clifton, Washington, KS

Birgitta Nilsson birgittamgnilsson@yahoo.com

2/21/2008

HELLO

I HAVE HIT A BRICK WALL REGARDING THE FATHER OF MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER.

MARIA ALBERTINA MELLQVIST BORN MAY 5, 1859 IN SVARTA NYA BRUK, KVISTBRO PARISH, OREBRO LAN SHE EMMIGRATED TO NORTH AMERICA IN 1886

HER MOTHER WAS JOHANNA SOFIA HAGBERG BORN AUGUST 8 1837 SHE WAS ILLIGITAMATE

BUT DUE TO HER LAST NAME BEING MELLQVIST WE ARE ASSUMMING THAT IS HER FATHERS LAST NAME.

ONE FELLOW SEARCHER SUGGESTS THE FATHER MAY BE OLOF AUGUST MELLVIST BORN AUGUST 27 1836 IN BAGGETORP, KVISTBRO

IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS DEFINATE INFO REGARDING MARIA'S FATHER I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP

RDGGAL@AOL.COM DENISE TIDERMAN

1/25/2008

Jerry,

I am hoping that you can help me with my brick wall. I hit this solid wall about 5 years ago and haven't been able to find a bit of information since then. So I will give you what I have and hope that someone, somewhere can assist me.

Josef Andersson (or Andersson Wikstrom) born abt 1846 married abt 1874 in Alvsborgs lan to Britta Andersdotter born abt 1837.

(this is all that I have on them)

CHILDREN:

1. Karl Anders Wikström Born May 30, 1877 Married: Anna Theresia Westerberg Born Jan 10, 1876

2. Britta Kajsa Born Jan 19, 1860

3. Josefina Born Jul 1868

4. Hulda Amalia Born May 24, 1874 Married: Gustaf Andersson

5. Anna Emilia or Emelia Born Dec 15, 1879

6. Otto Wilhelm or Vilhelm Born May 13, 1882

Karl Anders Wikström is my husbands great grandfather and came to the U.S. around 1909 alone; his wife and children followed shortly thereafter. The settled in Massachusetts and remained there. Karl and Anna were divorced and Karl then married his mistress, Luella.

I am looking for any and all available info on these families and hoping to find living relatives. I do have info on the children of Karl and Anna.
I am also looking for info on Anna Theresia Westerberg's parents.

Thanks ~ Michelle Campbell mikey21528@comcast.net

1/14/2008

Looking for descendants of Per August Andersson and his brother Anders Johan Anderson both born Risinge , Ostergotland to Ulrika Vilhelmina Osterberg and Anders Johansson.

Per August Andersson born December 8, 1852

Anders Johan Anderson born March 27, 1858

They would be my great uncles.

1890 census - ANDERSSON Per August, wife Anna Charlota Alfredsdotter, Jenny Charlota, 1880 Karl August, 1882 -Wendla Viktoria, 1884, - David August, 1887 &

Rikard Emanuel 1890. listed Bottorp census 1890 census - ANDERSSON Anders Johan, wife Johannesdoter, Maja Lotta

Elin Sofia 1877 - Karl Johan Severin listed Jordtorpare census

Thank you, Ruthann Carlsson Mahoney, Florence, MA, USA sweep57@verizon.net

12/17/2007

I am looking for anyone that know info on John Magnus Sandstrom who was born in Grasmark, Varmland, Sweden and died in Morrison County MN on 9-29-1923(daughters are Julia Sandstrom Broberg, Florence and Clara), Johanna (Hanna) Sandstrom married Andrew Larson Detroit MI (sons are Birger and Milford Larson), Matilda Sandstrom married Carl E. Nordin Ashland WI (children are Gust Sandstrom and Helen Sandstrom Wickman). Thank you. Linda Retterath grammy23@myclearwave.net Eyota MN

11/6/2007

Hi I live in Australia and find it very hard to search Swedish records I'm hopeing someone might be able to find the death dates I'm looking for I'm looking for Johan Mauritz Sandstrom born 1818 and died 1900-1902 born and died Visby Gotland as his wife Kristina Elisabeth Sandstrom maiden name Gahnstrom born 1820 died 1907.

Any help would be greatly appreciated my email address is natae96@bigpond.com Lee Brooks

11/9/2007................

Jerry,

You may remove my “Brick Wall” regarding Charles A Sundblad. (posted 10/29/2007)

Lots of information was located and sent to me and I am thrilled with the results.

Thank you!! Charlene Sundblad

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10/29/2007

Could someone assist with parental information on Charles A. Sundblad?

Charles was born in Granna, Sweden in 1849/1850. He immigrated in 1868.

Married Julia Swanson in 1874.

Charles had a younger brother:

Alfred Anders Sundblad born in Granna, Sweden in 1858. He and his entire family (wife; Josefina (Karlson) and children)

immigrated in 1907. They settled in Iowa.

Question: who were the parents of Charles and Alfred?

Question: did they have other siblings?

Question: What was the name of the Ship that Charles traveled on? Port of arrival?

Question: Where did Charles live in America the six years BEFORE he married Julia Swanson?

Question: Did any other members of this Sundblad family immigrate to America?

Thank you! Charlene Sundblad Email address: deforce@clearwire.net

11/25/2007.........................!!

Dear Jerry and friends,

I just want to thank the three people who responded so quickly to my request for help in my Brick Wall to find my grandfather and his family. I am now 97% certain that the information I received from my new found friends, is indeed my grandfather from Sweden along with his parents, grandparent and siblings! I just need to make the final connection of this Konrad in Sweden with my Conrad in Boston/New York to be 100% certain!

I had no idea on where or how to find my grandfather's family. I just want to let you and the others who have helped me, to know that I am so very grateful for all their help!!!!! Finding my family has been a great, long-waited blessing!!!! If I have another Brick Wall in my Swedish research, I know that I can come to all of you for help!

Thanks again!!!!! kahasley

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10/22/2007

Hi Jerry!

I'm at a brick wall in searching for my grandfather, Conrad Severin Anderson. He was born on 5 Oct 1890 in Stockholm Sweden or in the surrounding area of Stockholm. I don't know what his parents or siblings names are. I only know that he was in the Swedish Navy around 1915 or 1916 and I was told that he jumped ship in Boston, MA, USA around 1916 or 1917. I did find a record for him in the Boston area in 1917, but I do not know where or how to trace him back to Stockholm, Sweden. I was hoping for a military record of my grandfather from the Swedish Navy or possibly a census or birth record.

He died in Bronx, New York in 27 Jan 1960.

I received a message about a Konrad Severin Andersson, born 1890, but I can't find a way to verify if this is my grandfather, Conrad. This is what I received:

Anders August Andersson, married man, father
Wood worker
b. 1856 in Hällestad, Östergötlands lan, Östergotland, Sweden.

Hilda Karolina Kristina Andersdotter, married woman, mother
b. 1864 in Hällestad, Östergötlands lan, Östergotland, Sweden.

The children:
Elsa Helena, born 1886 in Hällestad, Östergötlands lan, Östergotland, Sweden.
Valborg Kristina, born 1888 in Hällestad, Östergötlands lan, Östergotland, Sweden.
Konrad Severin, born 1890 in Hällestad, Östergötlands lan, Östergotland, Sweden.

The family are residing (in 1900) at Krukan, Norrköpings norra, Östergötlands lan, Östergotland.
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Hällestad is about 2 hours from Stockholm by car.

Any help would be grealy appreciated! I've been searching for his family for almost 30 years! Thanks, Kathy kahasley@yahoo.com

I am in correspondence with ******** who responded to my query and has been very helpful.

You may remove the query. Thank you. aanelson@iw.net

10/14/2007

I have been unable to find a ship passenger list for my grandmother and her son, who was my father.

Marta LARSDOTTER was b. 7 Aug. 1844 in Salsjon, Grasmark Parish, Varmland, Sweden.

Per Axel was b. 11 Jan. 1871 in Skrotingrud, Sunne, Varmland, Sweden.

In 1888 they emigrated to the USA, destination her sister and brother-in-law, Brita and Olof CHRISTOPHERSON

in Douglas County, MN

On homestead papers in 1893 in Marshall County, MN Marta gives her name as Martha NILSON and in 1905 in

Marshall county, MN Per Axel gives his name as Axel NELSON.

Thank you for any information you can give. Alton A. Nelson aanelson@iw.net

10/2/2007

Hi Jerry, first I would like to thank you for this opportunity to demolish my brick wall.

I am looking for Jenny Petersdotter as she was called then. The information I have is from The House of Emigrants in Växjö.

Peter Danielsson dob 6/4/1826 in Dädesjö married Sara Svensdotter dob 10/5/1836 in Gårdsby. They had the following children:-

Karl August Petersson dob 29/6/1862,
Emma Petersdotter dob 6/1/1864,
Jenny Petersdotter dob 2/11/1865,
Johannes Petersson dob 18/6/1868,
Martha Lowisa Petersdotter dob 20/4/1871,
Ida Petersdotter dob 31/1/1874 and
Elof Petersson dob 3/5/1877.

All children born in Dädesjö. Jenny is said to have sailed from Göteburg on 13/2/1891 for Boston U.S.A. Johannas went to Göteburg in 1886 but

wether this was to go to the U.S.A. we do'nt know. We would love to know what happened to them and if they have any family in Sweden or America.

I thank you once again in anticipation. Oscar Ramon Palmer. My e-mail babs1@babs1.karoo.co.uk

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*************************************************I will remove later after some people read and realize that others can help them. Thanks for sending this.

Dear Jerry,

I heard from someone who answered not only my question but also gave me the names of my great great grandparents.

Thank you for your help. I would never have been able to find this information.

You can remove my message to make room for someone else who may be lucky enough to get what they are looking for.

Mary Ann

9/19/2007

Dear Jerry,
Here's my brick wall.

My great grandfather, Carl Ivan Johanson, was born in Sweden in 1875 and immigrated to the US in 1894 to Philadelphia. His sister, Blanda S. Johanson was born in 1870 and immigrated to Philadelphia in 1888. The Swedish emigration records have her place of origin as Ullevalle. I can not find Carl in those same records coming from Ullevalle. Any help would be greatly appreciate.

Thank you. Mary Ann Martello eng3fr1@yahoo.com

8/14/2007

Dear Jerry, I have had trouble finding information on my grandparents and other relatives in Sweden. My grandparents were: Carl Gustafson born 1851 in Vester, Goatland, and died in 1927 (in Minneapolis, MN). His wife, Anna Johnson (Jonsson) from 1858-1912 (died in Minneapolis, MN). She was from Skone, Sweden and had a sister Elna Jonsson who lived in Vicke, Eslov, Sweden. I would also like information on Selma Larson who was a relative of Anna Johnson (Jonsson). ‘I would appreciate any information on the above.

Bertha O’Neill dcbertha@hotmail.com

8/12/2007

Hi Jerry,

I’m having a hard time tracing my Swedish line. My Great Grand father, Gustaf Nelson (born 2 Nov 1866 Stockholm Sweden) arrived Australia sometime prior to 1896. One rumor is that that he was a mariner on a vessel in which his father “Per Nelson” (born about 1840, Sweden) was the captain of and he did not return to that vessel from shore leave when it left an Australian port. Other rumors are that he came to Australia via USA and spent some time there. I believe her had a brother who may have migrated to America whose name was either Carl or Charles Nelson. His Mothers name was Catherine Anderson (or possibly Andersson).

The Nelson name may have been Nilsson prior to immigration.

Gustaf Married Mary McLean 10 Feb 1896 at Geelong, Victoria Australia.

Children of this marriage:

Mary Catherine Nelson b. 14 Jan 1897, Victoria Australia

David Gustaf Nelson b. 25 Jul 1898, Western Australia

Harold James Nelson b. 30 Jan 1900, Western Australia

Edward Henry Nelson b. 17 Nov 1901, Western Australia

Ellen Nelson b. 24 Oct 1911, Western Australia

Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Marty Nelson martyjamesnelson@gmail.com

7/28/2007

Hi Jerry,

I am hoping you can help me find the ship which my grandfather sailed on. The only information I have is that he sailed indirectly the registration date that I have is April 27, 1881, (contract 256900) ID code I8081K0514. (this is per DDD Emigration Database)

The information that I have is:

Hans Knudsen, occupation landmand (traveled with brother Niels)

He was born Dec 20, 1853 Skjolde, Brund, Horsens, Denmark, Destination was Nevada, Iowa

I would greatly appreciate any assistance you can offer. Jane Kirby solorfam@comcast.net

7/10/2007

I am looking for information on the following family in Gunnarskog, Värmland:

The home parish is Gunnarskog, the residence is Öjerud and the county is Värmland. The family called the farm Skotta.

Anders Persson b. 10/14/1848

Marta Jansdotter b. 7/11/1852

Their children:

Anders b. 3/3/1876

Johannes b. 4/6/1881 (John E. Anderson in US, lived in St. Louis County, Minnesota)

Per b. 2/7/1883

Viktor b. 3/10/1885

Otto b. 8/20/1887

Anna b. 12/1/1889

Maria b. 3/18/1892

Ivar b. 6/22/1894

Daniel b. after 1895

I am a descendant of Johannes, who came to the United States (via Canada) in 1906. I would appreciate any information on this family.

Linda say3@lakenet.com

6/12/2007

Good day - My name is Susan Wright-Boucher
I am searching for family and immigration info on my great grandfather:

Ernest Ephraim Nelson, Born 10 July 1888, County: Halland, Parish: Varberg

Ernest emigrated to the United States between 1906 and 1910 through the port of Philadelphia. He married Jennie Johnson from Cromwell, Connecticut around 1912. Ernest and Jennie settled in East Haven, Connecticut and had their first child, Marjorie, in 1913.

Email: swrightb@gmail.com Thank you.

5/29/2007

Dear Jerry / Potential Helpers..

Can anyone provide any leads on these three people (my grandfather,
g-grandfather and g-grandmother:
I am going to travel to Oslo (Christiania), Norway this June and wanted to
actually visit the factories locations and ports cited. I doubt any of the
original buildings / facilities are still standing there.
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--- Carl Edward Hansen B. 21 May 1857 in Christiania, Norway
1. Where is the address of what was then Worslefs Cork Factory in
Christiania where he worked from 12-17 years old?
2. What ship and port did he depart on emigration to US in May 1874?
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--- Hans Martin Hansen B. 1 Jan 1832 / D. 8 Feb 1879 in Christiania, Norway.
1. Where is the 1857 address of __________ Foundry where he worked
for years as a Iron Moulder in Christiania, Norway? He was supposed to be
well know in the area.
=======================================================================
--- Bertha Karine Nielsen (Hansen) wife of Hans Martin Hansen above. B. 8
May 1829 in West / Vestre Akre.
1. What ship and port did she and her family depart on emigration to
US between Aug 1854 and 1882? Duane Hansen duanehansen@nc.rr.com

5/20/2007

Jerry, I hope someone can help.

Hans Johansson b 2/10/1791 Seianger m. Anna Greta Peradtter b. 2/8/1809 Torpe

children:

Elisibet b. 1/9/1831
Magnus Peter 2/2/1842 d. 4/25/1843 Holms
Elisibet Kristina 8/10/1847
Magnus Soderlund b. 1/25/?? Torpe d. 2/5/1866 Holms

children

Anna Kristina b. 6/8/1848 Holms
Lisa Katarina b. 3/14/1852 Holms
Marta Greta b. 4/21/1854 Holms
Magnus Peter b. 6/7/1858 went to USA 1879 d. 1/15/1929 Peetz,Co - M. 1/7/1885 Mead,Ne to Mary Toreas Meyer b. 8/2/1864 Iowa d. 11/4/1929 Denver,Co

I'm looking for any info on this family. If anyone can help I sure would appreciate.
Thank You Vickie J vglover776@sbcglobal.net

5/20/2007

Seeking information on Yohan Henry (John) Haglund
(later changed to Hanlon) born in Linkoping, Sweden in
c.1848. Believed to have worked on shipping between
Boston and Rio approx. 1871 to 1878.

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5/11/2007
Hello Jerry:
I was so happy to find your web site. I have hit a brick wall!. I will be forever grateful if anyone can help me with this one.
Charles John SMITH, Family name was ANDERSSON or some variation, sigh. I suspect that the family name may have been changed (military) before Charles was born, but not sure.

dob: Feb. 03, 1858 Hallands, Sweden
Spouse: Caroline Emily ANDREASDOTTER ( Caroline Emily )

Immigrated 1882 or 1884
I have alot of info after he came to the US, but I just can't find anything in Sweden that is in English, big sigh.
He is my Great grandfather.
Thank you for considering my request. God Bless. D. LeBlanc dlmchild@gmail.com

5/3/2007

Hello! Thanks Jerry for all of your help!
I am looking for any information on the family of Ekstrom Charlotte born in 1837 in Arboga Sweden. and would be pleased to get in touch with any relatives

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Philippe Nordin. grand grand son of Gustav Nordin born in1840 in Stockholm married with Charlotte Ekstrom.

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5/3/2007

My father, Gustaf Pihl (spelled Pil on his birth certificate) was born in Stockholm July 9, 1902 to Viktor Johansson Pil (born 8-17-1873) and Gerda Sophia, f, Augustinsson Pil (born 5-15-1878) I guess he was born in Stockholm. He had two sisters: Gunhild Hornaas and Greta Ericson. If I am not mistaken Greta had a son named Stig. My father came over to America on the Oscar II February 24, 1924. I would just like to get into contact with some of my relatives if at all possible as I am sure they are out there some where. My father passed away in September of 1993. I just do not understand why my relatives are not curious about finding me and my brother. It just seems strange to me. I would love to meet them.......or even let them know that we are still here in Montana. Oh yes I live in Choteau Mt. I am under the impression that the reason why my father got to come over to America is that he had an Aunt who lived East of Dutton Montana in the Diamond Valley.............I hope this helps......I am about to give up......some of the Swedish sites are nice but I do not read Swede.........Thank You.......Diane L Bishop Box 614 Choteau Mt. 59422 USA My email address is bishop@3rivers.net

4/1/2007

I am so glad to have found you!

I am looking for relatives in Sweden so I may contact them prior to a visit there in future. My grandfather (George Johnson) corresponded with these people in Swedish - which I cannot do (sadly). Any help in locating any of these people would be gratefully received. I should note that my dear grandfather was the world's worst speller, so please forgive any mis-spelled words!

Hilda Anderson, Bamgatan 10-hp1vow, Gotenborg Sader

Freda Johnson, Barkotorp 3275, VamleSkavde

Hanna Hermen, Kaflegatan 3, Gotenberg 41672

Magna Gunnerson, Klagstorp Wallberge, Haland

Johan Swenson, Olstorp, Laholm

Frida Johnson, 3275 Vaim, Skovde 3275

Carl Laurence, Have 31200, Laholm

These addresses are in grandpa's book from about 1972.

Many thanks, Noreen (Johnson) Casson, Ontario, Canada j.casson@sympatico.ca

2/27/2007

Hi, I am looking for my g-g-grandfather Anders Magnus Anderson. He was born October 27, 1847 in sweden. I dont know where. I know just about everything about his life after his marriage to a norwegian woman anna martha Johnson in 1889. They were married in st. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota. Any info on his immigration or birth would be great. He also supposedly came with a few brothers, anything on them would be great too. I used the Norway heritage site for his wife, do you know of a swedish version? Thanx alot. Erica erasla3030@netzero.com

2/24/2007

I am trying to trace my grandfathers family in Sweden. He was born in Helsingland 1886 I believe. His name was James ANDERSON. His father name was John ANDERSON, mothers maiden name Christina JOHANSEN. He immigrated to Australia about 1913. Married in 1919 but all immedaite family now deceased in Australia. I am his grandson. I believe he immigrated via Canada & Alaska. I believe he prospected in Alaska. Further I believe he was trained as a carpenter in Sweden. We have no contacts in Sweden. Need info as I am going to Sweden next year to endeavour to trace his descendants and MINE. Regards Jim Anderson P.N. 0266551791 Kay & Jim Anderson

12/19/2006

In the Spring of 1887 the Martin Family of Goteborg, emmigrated to the USA and settled in Philadelphia. We think that it is unusual that 10 people traveled together and settled in the USA at one time. The father was Carl Eric Roland Martin and his wife was Johanna Elizabeth Janson Martin. The father's mother, Clementina Forsbac Martin came with them. They also brought their 7 children, Robert, Anna Virginia, Hilma, Gustaf Roland, Blenda, Olga, and Astrid. Carl E R Martin was an engineer and we believe that Johanna was the illegimate daughter of the famous John Ericsson and Anna Britta Lof. We were never able to prove this, but it was passed down through the family for years. Please let me know if anyone knew of this family.

Karen Norman calfab@aol.com

12/18/2006

Hello Jerry,

I would be interested in making contact with any relatives of Captain
Nicholas Samuel HEDSTROM born in Sweden on 3 September 1821.
He arrived and settled in Fiji in 1869 and died at Levuka Fiji on 14th
February 1900. He was a master mariner and on arrival in
Fiji set up a cotton plantation.

I believe many years ago someone in the family made contact with an Anna
HEDSTROM in Sweden who was related. However
I do not have a contact address.

I was married to Morris Gordon HEDSTROM son of Morris Keith Hedstrom son
of John Maynard HEDSTROM son of the above
Nicholas. For my two sons sake I would like to assemble as much information
as I can about the family in Sweden.

Thankyou for your assistance.
Regards, Sandi Halling sandih@maxnet.co.nz

12/18/2006

Hello Jerry,
I am searching for info on my great grandfather. He is Herman Fredlund (Fridlund)? born 12 Sep 1866, Karlstad, Varmland, Sweden. He emigrated in 1887, I believe on the City of Montreal. He was married to Anna Amelia Sundblad, born 13 Jan 1865 and emigrated in 1867. Her parents were Carl August Sundblad and Maria K. Johonson. I'm trying to complete a family tree for my father's 75th birthday in January. I have no idea where Herman lived or his parent's names or if he had any siblings, and if so, if they emigrated to the United States. Any info you can provide me would be greatly appreciated. I have Anna's family back 4 generations but with Herman I've run into, well, a BRICK WALL!
My e-mail is rhbfh53916@powerweb.net Thank you Gayle

P.S. Do you only research Swedish ancestry? If so can direct me to a person I can query regarding my Danish great grandfather?

11/17/2006

I have been trying to find information on my grandfather. He went by Eric Wicklund, but my sister recently said that he had changed his name. He was born 19 September 1873 in Vastnorrlands, Sweden. From the census, he said he came to the US through New York on May 5, 1893. I have found Johann Wik departed from Bremen on the Stuttgart and arrived at Ellis Island May 2, 1893. I believe that this was my grandfather.

My mother said his father's name was Johan Widd and was born in 1850 in Vasternorrlands, Sweden and married Beata Simons born in 1850 in Sweden. She said his father died when he was about 2 1/2 years old and was taken by an uncle to Finland and was raised on a pig farm in Virtel near Vaasa, Finland.
Two of my aunts visited a Helge Wiklen, I think around Jakostad in 1972.
On my grandfather's marriage in Florence Co., WI, 20 Feb. 1900, to Erika Helena Hellman Johnson he listed his parents as John Nelson and Bertha Swins.
He had a sister, Lisa Gerdes, who was born about 1870 and married Johan Lindberg. They had a daughter, Gun-Brit Lindberg, who was unmarried and living on the island of Alno in 1992. I spoke with her on the phone and got some information from her.
I think he had sisters Hulda, Serna Lina, and Marie and a brother John too.

My e-mail address is dmoilanen@tampabay.rr.com Thank you. Diana Moilanen

10/18/2006

Dear Jerry,

I've visited your homesite and it's a wonderful job you've made!
Unfortunately I couldn't find my own ancestors there.

In Census 1870 they lived in Benson, Chippewa county (now Swift County).
What happened to them later is ?.
If you want to have them too in your register, please do.
They were
Lars Larsson (borb 28/11 1803 Hol) and his wife Johanna Andersdotter Ekstrom (born 5/5 1803 i Edsvalla, Nor/S ) emigrated in 1863 with their daughter Lotta (born 27/8 1841 i Siene). Lars was a crofter in Fullestad, Ödegärdet.

I've found them in Census 1870 in Benson, Chippewa County, Minnesota, but they are not there in Census 1880.

I believe Lars and Johanna died in the 1870's and Lotta married and had another surname.

Lars and Johanna had a son – Sven (born 1837 i Hol) – who emigrated in 1862 and I believe they went to him, but I can't find any Sven/Swan Larsson/Larson born this year!
Yours sincerely Birgitta Nilsson birgittamgnilsson@yahoo.com

9/17/2006

Hi Jerry,

Thank you for your help site. I have been searching for ages trying to find the ship my ancestors. Johannes and Elna Post, came to the USA on. I finally found out that the name on the records is Pust. This is their records for emigrating that I found.

Name: Pust, Johannes Occupation: Arbejder Age: 51 Destination: St. Francisco Contract no.: 126800 Registration date: 6/10/1875 Last res. parish: ? Last res. county: - Sverige Last residence: Sverig Destination country: USA Destination city: San Francisco Destination state: Californien Name of ship: Indirekte IDcode: I7477P1313

Name: Pust, Elna Occupation: Hustru Age: 50 Destination: St. Francisco Contract no.: 126800 Registration date: 6/10/1875 Last res. parish: ? Last res. county: - Sverige Last residence: Sverig Destination country: USA Destination city: San Francisco Destination state: Californien Name of ship: Indirekte IDcode: I7477P1314

My question is, how do I find out the name of the ship since they came "indirekte", not through Denmark. I think they must have sailed from Sweden. They came to live with their daughter Anna who was living in Oregon, USA. Anna came over in 1860 or 61. I don't know if she was married to Gottfried Wohlert (not sure of spelling as he later changed it to Wallace) when she came over or if she married him soon after. I also think that Elna was her step-mother. A document from the LDS church has her mother listed as Bente Nielsen.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Lois Taylor ltaylor@orednet.org

Hi Jerry,

I am searching for information about the NORGREN family. They lived in Stockholm in about 1870

Addresses I have are : Hogbergsgatan 60b

Bellmangatan 12

Parish / Church Maria magdelena

Names:

Per Fredrik Norgren 13/12/1841
Carolina Sofia 21/08/1850

Children:

Hilma Sofia Fredrika 11/06/1874
Alma Alexia Carolina 17/07/1876
Yakob Fredrik            20/12/1877
Axel Albert                 22/08/1879
Elvira Maria Katrina    18/03/1882
Yosef Albin                 19/03/1884
Sven Tredor                14/12/1885
Carl Olaf                     24/05/1888
Sara                            16/01/1891
Nils Erik                      27/04/1893

If you have any information or can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance Graeme Norgren graeme_fran@xtra.co.nz

8/22/2006

Jerry, Please remove my research paragraph dated 5-13-2005, [researching Andrew C Anderson] and replace it with:

We are looking for the birth parish of Andrew Cristifor Andersson, born/christened 15 March 1840 in Stockholm, Sweden. We do not know the parents name nor the parish of birth.

Thanks very much, you are appreciated!! Shelby A Morse camerman.com2@yahoo.com

8/13/2006

Hello

I am trying to find information on Maria Matsdotter
and her husband Erik Pehrsson.
They are the parents of Elisabet or Lisa Eriksdotter
who was born Feb. 7, 1789 in Botea Parish,
Angermanland, Sweden.
Thank you for your help.
Susie suziedee2002@yahoo.com

7/24/2006

Hi Jerry

Thank you for responding so quickly. Yes I am Grove related, along with the Conns, the Howards, and so on.

Daniel Horn Grove was my GGrandfater who was the father to Albert Leo Grove, my Grandfather.

Jesse HOWARD b. 1810 GA. d. 1865 Parker County, Texas

m. Martha (Polly) Armstrong 1822 Shelby Co., AL

Father: Marion Johnson HOWARD b. Jan 1832 Alabama d.1915 Portales, NM

Mother: Eliza (Rebbecca) ADAMS b. Unknown d. Unknown marriage Apr 04, 1867 place unknown.

I have hit a brick wall with both of these ancestors and am trying to fill in the blanks. I did find out yesterday that Daniel H. Grove m. Mary Catherine Domer which would be my Ggrandmother. I do not know when or where. If you would like to post this, I do appreciate that and if you have any info on this line of Groves or Howards I would be very happy to share any other info with you.
Thank You Charlette Grove lady_matador1@yahoo.com

7/24/2006

I am searching for my great grandfather. He appears on the 1900 Norway census as Anders Arnesen. According to this census he was born in Äertmark, Sweden in 1837. I have searched many records in and around Äertmark but cannot find him anywhere. I would like to find him and his family. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, beetle_bailey@adelphia.net.

7/23/2006

jla7@clear.net.nz Greetings to all who read this:

I am looking to find my great grand father. His name was JOHAN ANDERSON

He arrived in New Zealand in 1872. He could have come on the PALMERSTON which left from Hamburg on 12.12.1872 and arrived in Port Chalmers Dunedin on 12.12. 1872. There is an assisted passenger, Anderson, Anders aged 27 Labourer. I don't know whether it's him or not. At his death, his son said his name was JOHAN ALFRED ANDERSON. The name thing is confusing.

I do know he arrived in 1872 because on his Naturalization Papers that is the date recorded.

I have found his date of birth in SVENSKARNA I NYA ZEELAND and this is the information I have about his Swedish life:

Born: 1848 - Parish: Sth - County: S - Arrived: 1872 - Naturalized: 24 October 1890

Deceased: 8 August 1893 Married with 10 children

Marriage date: 6 January 1876 Wife's name: Margaret Harkness

Does anyone reading this know anything about this ancestor of mine? Does anyone have a relative who immigrated to NZ in 1872? I'd appreciate any help.
Thank you. Yours sincerely Janice Anderson

7/4/2006

Noticed my earlier request on my grandfather was in error on spelling of the last name....sorry!

Johan Vilhelm Forslφf (my great grandfather)
Born: 19 Oct 1855
Death Date: 3 Aug 1925
Halsingtuna,Gavieborg,Halsingland,Sweden

Would like to know his parents names, birth dates/born where, marriage date/where, death dates/where, children if any (names of each of his children, and any other key information.If you can go back even further in genealogy line, well so much the better?

Dear Jerry,
I would like to thank you for the information you did supply earlier. Now I would also like to know if you have any information on:

Johan Vilhelm Forslff (my great grandfather)
Born: 19 Oct 1855
Death Date: 3 Aug 1925
Halsingtuna,Gavieborg,Halsingland,Sweden

Would like to know his parents names, birth dates/born where, marriage date/where, death dates/where, children if any (names of each of his children, and basically the same information requested on the father and mother.

Please also verify if it's Vilhelm or Wilhelm?

Emelia Augusta Lundahl (my grandmother)
Born: 27 Nov 1888
Death Date: 23 Dec 1986
Frillosis,Halland,Sweden

I only have the fathers name as Andrew Lundahl, and his wife's name as Olivia Maria Ek, born in the year of 1855. Would like to know birth dates/born where, marriage date/where, death dates/where, children if any (names of each of his children, and basically the same information requested on the father and mother.

Pehr Pehrson
Born: 9 Jul 1837
Death Date: 12 Aug 1910
Mo, Halsingland,Sweden

C. Karin Hedquist
Born: Abt. 1842
Mo, Halsingland,Sweden

Would like to know her parents names, birth dates/born where, marriage date/where, death dates/where, children if any (names of each of his children, and basically the same information requested on the father and mother.

I do want to express my sincere thanks for all that you have already have done, and consider any information supplied to be of great value. Thank you for your services, and may the Lord bless you in your efforts.

6/23/2006

Need some help on my great grandfather and grandmother in know everything I can about them.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Here is what I have:

Johan Wilhelm Forslov, born on 19 Oct 1855 in Helsingland, Sweden. He passed away in 1925 (no month and date).
Johan was married to Margtha Persdotter (do not know date). She was born 5 Dec 1866 in Helsingland, Sweden also.

Their children in order by age:

Johan Olof Forslov (Forslof) (changed the "v" to "f" when he moved to the USA - my grandfather - born 18 Apr 1886 / died: 29 Mar 1968
Mina Emma Forslov - born 1888
Anna Margaretha Forslov - born 1892
Signe Kristin Forslov - born 1895
Bede Charolette Forslov - born 1895
Ester Adelia - born 1900
Per Wilhel Forslov - born 1902
Erik Karl Forsloff - born 1905

As you can see below, my last name is "Forsloff" and I am trying to do research on this line. I am trying to build a family tree in genealogy work and I would like to get as much information as is humanly possible. Tell me if you can any connection to the Forsloff's, Forslof's, and Forslov's clan. The same goes for the Margtha Persdotter clan. Any and all documentation, notes,etc. would be appreciated.

I would like to get some of the following information: Marriages, names of spouses, death dates, where buried, cities, counties, states of any and all relatives that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for this service, John@vendorofchoice.com

6/23/2006

Hi Jerry

I am looking for my dad's two uncles Hans Christian Johnson and August Johnson. I don't have too much on them. I will give you what I have. Hans Christian Johansen was born on March 1, 1860 at Lier in Trogstad, Norway and was baptized on April 1, 1860. ( Now this came directly from a genealogist in Norway but I found in the Norway census him listed as being born in 1861 so be aware of that.

August Johansen was born on Aughst 29, 1865 on Nygard in Trogstad and baptized on October 8, 1865.

Their parents are: Carl Johan Nilsen Korperud born May 25, 1828 and Helene Olsdatter who were married on March 2, 1854.

Not much to go on but it's all that I have.

I was told that they settled in Minnesota. That's where I have been looking. Recently I found out that there was relatives in the Fergus Falls area so I've been looking there. Just a hint.

Good Luck Ruth Ann Johnson Sommer ruann57@centurytel.net

6/3/2006

I am looking for the family of Jöns Edvin (Karlsson) Oster b. in Österslöv parish, Sweden april 4, 1903 and died may 3, 1961. These time residing at 2332 Broodway,Blue Island Illinois. Edvin was married to Genewive.

Their children:
Patsy b. 1932, Edvin jr b. 1936, Bill bd 1938, Donald Karl b. 1942 and Jimmy ? b. 1945

Edvin left Sweden 1921 for work on a farm in R R3 Walnut Grove , Minn.

I am also looking for Relatives of Nils Julius Carlsson b. april 1, 1899. He was an older brother of Edvin and left Sweden 1920. Julius worked on the same farm. It`s all I know about him Maybe he worked as lumberer in Cook County,Chicago,Illinois in 1930.

Any informations would be appreciated.Thank You. Göran. goran.osther@kund.biknet.se

5/20/2006

Hi there

I am trying to locate information on my great, great grand father, Anders
Jonson and unfortunately do not have much information to work with.

I believe Anders was born in Skane, Sweden in 1842. He married an English
woman called Barbara Margaret Campbell Patterson in New Zealand at a place
in the South Island called Mahakipawa.

Anders passed away in 24/12/1909 in Marlborough, New Zealand.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards Moana. its_moana@hotmail.com

5/15/2006

Here are my names I would like to post.

Mans Truedsson Rosdahl

Martin Rosdahl

Hilda Rosdahl

Mathilda Rosdahl

Pernilla Ranseen

all the same: Kristianstad, Vanga Parish, leatherneckco@yahoo.com

Thank you for your service to genealogy. Cliff Oliver

4/29/2006

I'm seeking living descendants of and/or information about my maternal grandfather:
JOHAN WILHELM LILJA - b.1887 in Göteburg (Masthugget parish), Sweden
d.1943 in Jamaica, (Queens County) New York, US

In 1890 he was living in the following household in Göteburg:

Father, CHARLES ROBERT LILJA -- b.1859 in Göteburg (Karl Johan parish)
Wife, AUGUSTA ANDERSDOTTER - b.1852 in Bohuslän (Stala parish)

Siblings:
Brother, CHARLES ROBERT - b.1882 in Göteburg (Karl Johan parish)
Brother, FRITZ OSKAR ----- b.1885 in Göteburg (Masthugget parish)
---- JOHAN WILHELM, b. 1887 ----
Sister, SELMA ELISABET ---- b.1889 in Göteburg (Karl Johan parish)
Foster Sister, JENNY MARIA ANDERSSON, b. 1875 in Bohuslän (Stala parish)

John Wilhelm emigrated to US, 7 Oct 1919 (age 32), on the Stavangerfjord which debarked from Christiania (Oslo), Norway. According to the ship manifest, he had been to the US in 1914 with Erie, PA (Pennsylvania) as his destination. The 1919 mainfest also lists the person he is "going to join" as ERIK LINDER at 350 50th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. He changed his name to JOHN WILLIAM LILLY when he became a US citizen in 1926; at this time residing at 414 York Street, Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, US. He married HEDVIG