Swanson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

kpl1964 — 2012-05-12 03:01:18Z

Hi,

I am Carole Swanson's daughter Karen. My grandfather was Gilbert Swanson, Harold's younger brother. So glad to see you researching the family tree!My Mom was just in Rhode Island for Barbara's 80th birthday party and mentioned that someone was researching the Swanson family.

Herbert Edward Swanson - victim of Winecoff Hotel fire

musicman1123 — 2012-04-29 03:01:55Z

Hi,

I am looking for any information about Herbert Edward Swanson who was a victim of the Winecoff Hotel fire in Atlanta, Georgia on December 7, 1946. I believe he was born around 1908 because he was 38 years old at the time. He was from Chicago, Illinois and was an editor for a trade paper. I'm writing a book about the fire and wanted any information I can find including surviving relatives to interview.

Thanks so much!

Chet Wallace

Re: Albert John Swanson

JOBaouab — 2012-04-28 22:05:12Z

You put clues into this message which weren't in your other messages. ;-)

Here is a possibility. The father was Sven so his children would be Svensson and Svensdotter.

Naverstad parish is near Strömstad.

http://www.gis.scb.se/atlas/RikIndAtlas1992/showimg_en.asp?i...

1880 Swedish Census CD:

Zachariasson, Sven Otto 1850 Father
Börjesdotter, Hedda Amalia 1856 Mother
Bernhardsdotter, Mathilda 1878 Child
(Barn), Johan Albert 1880 Child

Record 1880-14-88-585

Zachariasson, Sven Otto
Jordägare

b. 1850 in Svarteborg (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Man, married, father

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (in the database): Svarteborg Göteborgs- och Bohuslän

Record 1880-14-88-586

Börjesdotter, Hedda Amalia

b. 1856 in Kville (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

h.
Woman, married, mother

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (in the database): Kville Göteborgs- och Bohuslän

Record 1880-14-88-587

Bernhardsdotter, Mathilda

b. 1878 in Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

d.
Girl, child

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (in the database): Naverstad Göteborgs- och Bohuslän

Record 1880-14-88-588

Johan Albert

b. 1880 in Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

s.
Boy, child

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (in the database): Naverstad Göteborgs- och Bohuslän
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1890 Swedish Census CD:

Zachariasson, Sven Otto 1850 F
Börjesdotter, Hedda Amalia 1856 M
(Barn), Mathilda Bernhardina 1878 Ch
(Barn), Johan Albert 1880 Ch
(Barn), Karl Hilmer 1884 Ch

Post 2671909

Zachariasson, Sven Otto
Jordegare

b. 1850 i Svarteborg (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Man, married (father)

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Svarteborg G. o. B. l.

Post 2671910

Börjesdotter, Hedda Amalia

b. 1856 i Kville (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

h.
Woman, married (mother)

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Qville G. o. B. l.

Post 2671911

Mathilda Bernhardina

b. 1878 i Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

d.
Girl (child)

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Nafverstads

Post 2671912

Johan Albert

b. 1880 i Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

s.
Boy (child)

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Nafverstads

Post 2671913

Karl Hilmer

b. 1884 i Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

s.
Boy (child)

Vester Elgeland
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Nafverstads

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1900 Swedish Census CD:

Zackariasson, Sven Otto 1850 Father
Börjesdotter, Hedda Amalia 1856 Mother
(Barn), Johan Albert 1880 Child
(Barn), Karl Hilmer 1884 Child

Record 1451136

Zackariasson, Sven Otto
Jordägare

b. 1850 in Svarteborg (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Man, married, father

Dalarne
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Svarteborg Göteborgs och Bohus län

Record 1451135

Börjesdotter, Hedda Amalia

b. 1856 in Kville (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

h.
Woman, married, mother

Dalarne
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Kville Göteborgs och Bohus län

Record 1451138

Johan Albert
Soldat

b. 1880 in Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

s.
Boy, child

Dalarne
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Naverstad Göteborgs och Bohus län

Record 1451137

Karl Hilmer

b. 1884 in Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

s.
Boy, child

Dalarne
Naverstad (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Bohuslän)

Place of birth (original source): Naverstad Göteborgs och Bohus län
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I found the birth of Johan Albert, and yes, he was born 24 April 1880 in Naverstad (not Strömstad), Göteborg och Bohus county. He was baptised 30 April.

http://www.arkivdigital.net (subscription)

Naverstad C:9 (1871-1888) Image 111 (AID: v888.b111, NAD: SE/GLA/13386)

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I am not related.

Judy

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

KarynDeVault — 2012-04-20 14:47:26Z

We were in RI last weekend and got to meet Victor Josephson Bood's granddaughter (89 years old). She is the daughter of Carl Bood, so we got to see a wedding picture of her parents, Carl & Hulda Bood. She had given me some info about mostly Victor Bood's descendants, but also of some of the other brother's.

I would love to see any info that you have to fill in the gaps. We do have info about your great-great-grandparents, Joseph Svensson Bood & Christina Charlotta Johansdotter. They are the parents of my ancestor Claus Bood Swanson & your great-grandfather.

FYI, a sister of my great-grandfather (Claus Swanson- aka Klas Josephson Bood) & Victor Bood was Josefina Bood, who was called Aunt Fina. She never married and lived in the basement of my great-grandfather's home. According to Victor's granddaughter, Aunt Fina wasn't right in the head and rarely came up from the basement.

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

jbswanson — 2012-04-13 22:17:14Z

Hi Annie,
Great to hear from you again. I was wondering where you live. I am actually in Rhode Island this weekend for a family gathering and hope to make it to the Historical Society center in Warwick to work on genealogy. I am hoping to hear from Gary's cousin (I think) Nancy Lofgren Swanson. I live west of Chicago. Karyn DeVault

Richard D. and Robert A. Swanson in Brady, TX 1944

drbrownlee — 2012-04-09 04:57:46Z

Richard (of Erie, PA) and Robert (of Minneapolis, MN) are pictured in the 44-A class yearbook of Curtis Field, in Brady, Texas. Both are aviation cadets. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Swanson's from PA, NJ, NY, DE and MD

mas7211 — 2012-04-06 05:00:09Z

I am married to Donald J Swanson, Jr. we live in Marcus Hook, PA. His father, Donald J Swanson, Sr (deceased) lived in Chester, PA. There is a Scarpato-Swanson page on facebook that has some family history.

Leonard Alfred Swanson, Iowa

swansonrobbie — 2012-03-31 16:01:52Z

Looking for any info re: Leonard Alfred Swanson of Davenport Iowa. Born in Burlington Iowa.

Toni Swanson, Girl, Adopted from Toledo Hospital in 1985, looking for Mother or Father

emilyboughey — 2012-03-27 15:02:24Z

I was put up for adoption at birth. I was born in Toledo OH at the Toledo Hospital on August 22 1985 at 4:46 a.m. I do know my original name which is Toni Swanson. I am looking for further information concerning my mother and or father. I do not know of any information regarding them just that my mother was 20 years old when she gave birth to me and that she had grey eyes. If anyone out there has any information please contact me. The information would GREATLY be appreciated.
Thanks
Emily

Clara Margaret Swanson ,Wilcox Elk County Pa

highvalley — 2012-03-24 12:55:10Z

Looking for birth parents of Clara Margaret Swanson ,born Aug. 31 1911,in Wilcox, Adopted by the Binders ,of Pittsburgh ,on May 21 1913.

Re: Looking for Descendants of John & Charlotte Swanson

lyoness681 — 2012-03-24 06:33:10Z

I have a Johan (John) Swanson (Svensson) born 10Jan1870 in Sweden, father's name Sven Magnus and mother Kajsa Jonas (or Jans dotter). They were married 25Dec1865. John's siblings were Karl 8Mar1866, Alfred 27Oct1867, Gustaf 11Mar1873, Enoch 26Jun1875, Emil 28Apr1882 (my ggrandfather) & Emma 6May1884. I don't know if it is the same family line. Good Luck!

p.s. What was Charlotte's maiden name?
Svensson=Sven's son
dotter=daughter
Michelle Swanson Cavazos

Re: Looking for Descendants of John & Charlotte Swanson

lyoness681 — 2012-03-24 06:31:11Z

Emma M & Emil Swanson (Svensson)

lyoness681 — 2012-03-24 05:12:09Z

Looking for anyone who may have information on my greatgrandparents listed in the subject. They were both born in Sweden, he came to the US first then she followed. They were married in Minneapolis, where he passed away in 1945 (I think from complications from a broken leg). Emma died in California Feb1978 and their eldest son Kenneth Emil Swanson (my dad's dad) died (Oct1973 in California) all are buried in Minneapolis at the Sunset Cemetery. They had 3 children; Kenneth, Eheinhold and Claria, all now deceased. I also have limited information on Kenneth Emil Swanson because my grandparents divorced when my dad was an early teen. They had 6 children and owned a pet store & gas station in Montecito California. My grandma Evelyn Zinniel Swanson (Kenneth's wife) passed away Jun2006. It's difficult to find information because they were born in Sweden! Thank you for any assistance anyone can provide!!
Michelle Swanson Cavazos

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

GBood2 — 2012-03-20 18:19:02Z

Oh My Gosh, give you and your mother a huge SQUEEZE. So nice to meet you. I will read this a 100 times to understand better, but you sure gave us a wonderful gift of your sharing with us... Gary's dad never talked about anyone. I do hope to get better aquainted with you and hope to learn more. Did Victor have a brother named Charles? I noticed in Census when first in RI they lived with Charles Bood. Anyone know what Bood means?

Thank you so much...

Annie

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

KarynDeVault — 2012-03-12 02:24:56Z

Hi there-
We have found (through Swedish census') that Claus Bood Swanson aka Klas Josephsson Bod was the youngest of 6 boys & 1 girl. Joseph Svensson Bod married Christina Charlotta Johansdottor in about 1856. They had Victor Josephsson Bod (Victor) in 1856, Johan Gottfrid Josephsson Bod in 1858, Frans Edvin Josephsson Bod in 1860, Josefina Wilhelmina Josephsdotter Bod (Josephine) in 1862, Carl Amatius Josephsson Bod (Carl/Charles) in 1863, Pehr August Josephsson Bod (August) in 1865, and my ancestor Klas Josephsson Bod (aka Claus Bood Swanson) in 1867.

We know that Charles, Victor, August, Josephine & Claus came over to RI in around the 1890's.

The patriarch Joseph Svensson Bod may have been a soldier... Bod had something to do with being in the military, sort of like we use the name John Smith, MD today. Bod anglicized to BOOD when they came over. Joseph Svensson Bod's father (& Claus' grandfather) was Sven Pettersson Bod, which is perhaps where the Svensson came from that my ancestor took on when he came to Rhode Island. Svensson anglicized to SWANSON.

Which one of the brothers is your ancestor?

I have had some contact 8 years ago with descendants of Victor Josephsson Bood (descended from second son, Carl Bood).

Nice to hear from you- we just in the past 3 weeks have gotten all the Joseph Svensson Bod information- including some that goes back to the late 1600's... so I literally have not checked this posting in years.

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

KarynDeVault — 2012-03-12 01:38:19Z

I am Karyn Swanson DeVault- my dad was Harold Walter Swanson, Jr son of Harold Walter Swanson, Sr son of Klas Josephson/Svensson Bod (aka Claus Bood SWANSON) who was the son of Joseph Svensson Bod married to married to Christina Charlotta Johansdotter. Another child of Joseph & Christina Charlotta Svensson Bod is your husband's ancestor, Victor Josephson Bood/Bod who married Augusta Olivia Gustafson and had Edward Bood (among other children) married to Fidelia King who had John Bood (among others) who married Martha Johnson and had Gary Bood. My mom has been able to go farther back on the Joseph Svensson Bod & Christina Charlotta Johansdotter line.
I am not familiar with the Almberg family- other than that was who Grace Bood (Edward's daughter who married an Alfred Almberg and then married Alphonse Andoscia, Sr.)
Nice to meet you Annie

SWANSON Nels W - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-01 23:51:17Z

SWANSON Nels W - Vietnam Wall section 4E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Beverly June Swanson, born ,in Warren, Pa. daughter of ,Norman and Evelyn Peterson Bauer.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-02-27 22:23:57Z

Beverly June Swanson, 75,
of 14 Pine Street, Russell, Pa.,
went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 24, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born June 14, 1936, in Warren, Pa., the daughter of the late Norman and Evelyn Peterson Bauer. A lifelong are resident, Beverly was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School. She was formerly employed at the New Process Company, and then for fifteen years at the Fashion Bug. Beverly was a member of the Russell United Methodist Church since 1974, and baptized in 1980. She was a member of the Good Samaritan Sunday School Class there and she also attended the Gouldtown Community Church. She was a devout Christian and loved her Church family. Beverly was a member of the Board of Directors at the Resource Center in Jamestown, NY., where she served on the ICF Committee. She was a member of the Knitting Club for over fifty years, the Four L's Club, also over fifty years, the Golden Girls, and the Russell Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She loved country music and enjoyed going to local country concerts and traveling with her friends. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She truly enjoyed family and friends, get togethers and her grandchildren. She especially loved spending her time with her son Neil. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by five sons, Dean Swanson and his wife Laurie, Erie, Pa., Gary Swanson and his wife Karen, Russell, Pa., Craig Swanson and his wife Debbie, Russell, Pa., Neil Swanson, Jamestown, N.Y., and Thomas Swanson, Warren, Pa.; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by a sister, Myrna Williams, Mt. Joy, Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Bauer, Russell, Pa., and Clara Carlson and her husband David, N. Warren, Pa.; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Swanson and his wife Sue, Buffalo, N.Y., and Alan Swanson and his wife Barb, Jamestown, N.Y.; and an aunt, Diedra Andersen and her husband Donald, Russell, Pa. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by in 1981 by her first husband, Herbert "Pete" Swanson, whom she married on October 30, 1954, and her second husband Robert Swanson, whom she married on April 11, 1987; a brother, Alvin "Sonny" Bauer; a sister, Norma Peters and her husband Glenn; and a brother-in-law, Theodore Williams. Friends will be received at the Peterson - Blick Funeral Home, Inc., 1003 Penn Ave., E., Warren, Pa., on Wednesday, February 29, from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Russell United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. David Heckman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Resource Center, 200 Dunham Ave,, Jamestown, NY. 14701, the Russell United Methodist Church, Main St., Russell, PA 16345, Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren, PA 16365, or the Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA 16365.
( Erie Times-News on February 27, 2012 )

Russell United Methodist Church,"

Robert Melvin Swanson

CAROLSWANSON40 — 2012-02-23 01:47:57Z

My father was born in Chicago,Il in 1931.He was adopted by Robert and Effie Swanson.trying to find out about his birth mother and history,etc

Swanson

helenjcraig1 — 2012-02-10 13:49:34Z

I am looking for any information on Norm & Lucy Swanson and daughters Beverley and Jennifer.....lived in Banyo Brisbane.....

More info re: Martin and Freda Swanson

daletjaden1 — 2012-02-08 18:57:13Z

Seeking info on Clayton Swanson and wife Faye from Omaha, NE, early 1940's. Clayton was killed in action in France WW11 and left wife Faye and 2 yr old daughter living in Omaha, NE, in late 1944 or early 1945. I don't know Faye's maiden name, but do know that their daughter was named Margaret Ann. Have wedding picture of daughter and new husband but no name for husband. Can you, or anyone you know, put me in contact with daughter Margaret Ann, or anyone related that might still be living. Faye may have remarried and have a different surname and Margaret Ann would also have her husband's surname. May have to go by the story more than the last name. Thank you.

Dale O. Tjaden
dale.tjaden@gmail.com

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

GBood2 — 2012-01-27 17:31:47Z

Well hello... I am affraid you probably have more information than I do, but I would be more than happy to share. My husband is Gary Edward Bood- John Edward Bood- Edward Claus Bood. I recognize your last name. I tried getting in touch with Swanson a couple of years ago, but no reply back. Let me know what I can share. John passed away in 2007. I have been trying to get in touch with the Almberg family. Nice to meet you

Annie and Gary Bood

Baby Girl Ruth Louise Swanson accidental death 1906 at age of 16 months

hswanson22 — 2012-01-23 18:28:32Z

Baby girl Ruth Louise was born in Madison County Illinois abt July 1905. Her death certificate stated immediate cause: accidentally burned and she died at 8pm on November 1st, 1906 in Alton, Madison County Illinois. Her burial took place in Peoria Illinois. Her parents were Emil Charles "EC" Swanson & Martha Anna Tuttle.
Other Swanson family members have since been buried in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens and also Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Looking for connections and which cemetery she would have been buried. Thank you for your assistance.

Andrew Magnus Swanson from Peoria Illinois

hswanson22 — 2012-01-23 18:12:32Z

Looking for Anders Magnus Svensson from Tryersum, Ostergotland, Sweden born 18 April 1843 married Anna Matilda Lindqvist from Hannas, Ostergotland, Sweden born 5 August 1846 they arrived in USA after 25 April 1879. My Swedish roots are in Peoria Illinois! Andrew & Matilda Swanson had two children Frans Gustav "August" born 4 October 1872 and Karl Emil "Emil Charles" born 5 August 1876. They got permission to leave their farm Knappemala. Hannas, Ostergotland, Sweden after 25 April 1879. 1880 census has them on Augusta Village, Hancock County, Illinois and every census after our family is in Peoria, Illinois. Looking for connections.

Re: Searching for ggrandfather Claus Bood (Swanson)

karsab — 2012-01-21 15:39:51Z

Hello, My mothers grandfather was the brother of Claus Bood.
I have some info that might be helpful to you. He had 8 children, 2 brothers and possibly a sister of that i am not sure. I look forward to a reply.
R. Sowden

Swanson Gallia County Ohio

juledogs1 — 2012-01-13 01:24:59Z

Looking for the link from Dennis Swanson Gallia County Ohio to Sven Gunnarson 1640. Our named was changed from Svenson to Swanson. Dennis came to Ohio in 1818. He was given a land grant in Jackson County Ohio for serving in the War of 1812. I know we are from this line..just can't connect the generations. Hope someone holds the secret!!

Albert John Swanson

chrisaxel — 2012-01-08 00:26:14Z

Looking for Albert John Swanson, or John Albert Swanson. Not sure which goes first. Born 24 April 1880, to Swan and Amelia Swanson(Svensson) in Stromstad, Sweden.

Swanson, Carl (Charley) Helmer

chrisaxel — 2012-01-07 23:27:28Z

Searching for descendents and relatives of Charley Helmer Swanson, parents listed as Swan and Amelia Swanson of Bohuslan, Sweden. Immigrated to US through Canada and married widow, Elin Elizabeth Djurman Anderson.

Martin and Frida (Ludvik) Swanson

daletjaden1 — 2012-01-07 18:53:00Z

Seeking information on Martin Swanson and his 2nd wife Frida Ludvik. They were mmarried in Omaha, Ne in 1917, and live in Omaha, and St. Paul, Ne. They also lived in WI in the 1950's and in Grand Junction, CO, Where Martin died in 1966. Frida lived there for a time, but don't know where she eventually went and where and when she died. Would like to know more about Frida's relatives.

Dale.tjaden@gmail.com

Re: andrew swanson

anncatrine_johansson1 — 2012-01-04 16:21:07Z

I got a letter from an old lady in Californien, Rosamunda. She is looking for relatives in Sweden and has asked me to help her. The names she has given me is: Andrew Swanson, born in 1-22-1829, Skone, Sweden and his Hannah Nelson, born in 7-14-1831, Skone, Sweden. I have tried but not found anything because of Skåne is a large area with many small churches. If I would success to help her I need moore information about the place in Swden where they came from. The name she has given me looks like the persons you are looking for.

Re: Swanson from Norway

springqueen — 2011-12-31 07:13:49Z

Hello. I am researching my great grandfather whose name I believe is Henry Olaf Swanson. I was always told by my mother that he emigrated from Norway, to Australia and that his relatives moved to US and adopted the name Swanson, so he did also. He married a Catherine Mc Carthy and had at least one son Bernard Joseph Swanson born around 1890 in either Balmain or less likely in UK in Lancashire. I am so happy to hear of Swansons from Norway as I had almost given up. everyone told me that name had to be Swedish and I had my facts wrong. Any assistance would be a help. I have world wide membership but cant get past the marraige in Australia, same year my grandfather was born to find anything else. to find any information about his arrival, dates etc, assistance with what to look up would be great, or maybe family connection with similar names?

Re: Joseph Swanson, Indiana or West Virginia, Civil War

bettyjeanswanson — 2011-12-07 01:55:37Z

Hi I live in ky but my grandfather James Joseph Swanson lived in W.va. and served in the civil war. I was wondering if this could be his. My phone number is 859 620-9595.

Re: Found! Nels Swanson Family Bible!

kironkountry — 2011-11-29 08:27:59Z

Susie: --
John Sigfrid is probably the son of unmarried pigan Beata Petronella Bengtsdotter. Birth record of 29 April 1871 in Harplinge parish in Halland län Sweden. Beata was raised as a fosterdotter in the Johan Kristoffer Frimodig/ Sara Eriksdotter family which included dotter Johanna Petronella, sonen Bengt Elof, and dotter Agneta. Father Johan had been a sailor. This might account for mother Beata using "Johansson" as the patronymic for her son as she and baby were living there when the child was born although that is conjecture. But, it "fits" your family story that he had the "Johnson" name followed by the "Swanson" name. I do not know where his future wife, Hanna Swanson, was born but if John Sigfrid was raised in Hanna's family, start researching the parishes between Halmstad and Falkenberg would seem logical.

Mathilda Swanson/John Peterson Chicago, IL

jewlzmcq1 — 2011-11-27 23:09:28Z

I am looking for information on Mathilda Swanson (US spelling) from Smoland born 1854 who came to US around 1870-1880 married John Peterson and lived in Chicago, IL until her death in 1949.

Re: Found! Nels Swanson Family Bible!

SusanJohnson139 — 2011-11-27 21:53:53Z

Hi, It is me again, I didn't keep reading before, I was excited about your post. My Grandmother niece of Nels daughter of Hannah, was Olga Josephine Swanson, she had a brother, Harry Albert,and George and a sister Florence. My Grandmother Olga, Florence and Harry Albert were born in Wisconsin. Thank you, Susie

Re: Found! Nels Swanson Family Bible!

SusanJohnson139 — 2011-11-27 20:23:53Z

Hi, Thank you for posting this message. It is people like you that make this world a better place. I have Nels Swanson, son of John Swanson and Olina ? Swanson. Nels had a sister Hannah. Hannah married John Siefrid Swanson, as the story goes John was adopted by Hannah's parents, his last name had been Johnson. They came here from Sweden. Hannah and John were my great-grandparents. I don't have a birthdate of Nels, Hannah was born in 1874 they are the only children I know of for John and Olina Swanson. Thank you again, Susie - johnson.sam6631@sbcglobal.net

Re: Found! Nels Swanson Family Bible!

kironkountry — 2011-11-26 12:15:38Z

Did you find the right family? Here's who they are. The dates you cite point to these two emigrants below from the same parish in Sweden. They were not married when they left in 1880 but probably married in July when Malena arrived. Anna Julia born on 21 April 1881 was probably their first child and born in America. The family (Nels, Minnie, Bessie, Ida, Harry, George) was living at 789 Winchester, Chicago in the 1900 census. Minnie, Ida, Harry, and George are at 1932 Nebraska, Chicago in 1910 census. Nels and Minnie are living at 1804 Kedzie Avenue, Chicago in 1920. In 1930, the couple in their 70's are living in Mussellshell county, Montana. Harry and George are probably traceable in the 1918 draft registration as well as the 1920 and 1930 census. (Where are Nels and dotter Bessie in 1910 - Montana?)
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Svensson, Nils
Dräng (unmarried man)
b. 6/29/1858 in Örkened, Kristianstads län (Skåne)
Emigrated 4/6/1880
from Håstad 6, Österslöv, Kristianstads län (Skåne)
to Amerika
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Johnsdotter, Malena
Piga (unmarried woman)
b. 7/21/1859 in Fjälkestad, Kristianstads län (Skåne)
Emigrated 7/20/1880
from Håstad 12, Österslöv, Kristianstads län (Skåne)
to Amerika
NOTE: Malena traveled with her older sister Pernilla(1857)

Nora Fern Mick married John Allen Swanson jul 14 1973 Nodaway county, mo

janemartin1941 — 2011-11-22 18:08:16Z

looking for Nora Fern Mick's parents....?

Descendants of __Mick

1 __Mick
.. +____
. 2 Nora Fern Mick b: December 22, 1951 __ d: December 04, 1996 in ;buried Cem. Hopkins, Nodaway county, MO
..... +John Allen Swanson b: January 02, 1945 d: October 06, 1973 in Auto Accident; buried cem. Hopkins, Nodaway county, Mo
. *2nd Husband of Nora Fern Mick:
..... +Joseph D. Belanger b: May 29, 1948 Maryville,Nodaway county, Mo d: in __
..... 3 Joseph D. Belanger b: May 29, 1978 Maryville,Nodaway county, Mo

Re: McKean Co, PA Swanson / Svenson

matsharald — 2011-11-14 20:52:51Z

Hello!
My name is Maud Johansson and I thank you for the information of my ancestrys. I just want you to know that although Ernst Ture Wilhelm born the 4:th of april 1900 never got married, he got engaged to a Thyra Lovisa Wilhelmina born the 16:th of january 1910, in Eckersholm, Byarum. They got engaged and got a son named Arne Tore Ingvar in august the 20:th 1944. In 1955 they moved to Ekeremma, Ljungsarp. I am the daughter to this Arne so Ture was my grandfather.
If you want to know anything else feel free to contact me.
Maud

Swanson - Charles and Archibald in Canada

veeross888 — 2011-11-10 23:36:20Z

Hi - I am trying to locate details about my great uncles and their sons. Charles Alexander and Archibald Swanson (born 1886 & 1889 respectively in Chelsea London - Father, James Charles Swanson, Mother, Eliza Ann Sutcliff) As very young men, they emigrated to Canada about 1905. Both served in the Canadian Armed Forces during WW1 (Archie was gassed but survived). Charles married Fanny and had two sons, Roger and Richard. Archie married a widow, name unknown about 1947/8 and one son, name unknown born about the same time. I believe Charlie settled in Winnipeg and Archie in Edmonton, Alberta. I'd love to have more information and especially contact with living relatives. If anyone reading this can help, that would be just wonderful. Thankyou.

Re: Swansons of Chicago, Illinois

abbey_swanson — 2011-11-05 15:14:03Z

Judging from the dates of this thread, this is a forgotten inquiry. I am Barry Swanson's daughter and Bruce's granddaughter but I never met Bruce. My email address is abbey.swanson@yahoo.com. I would love to learn more about Bruce Swanson, son of Sarah Bernhardt who married Almeda Waller.

Re: Swansons of Chicago, Illinois

abbey_swanson — 2011-11-05 15:12:55Z

Re: Swansons of Thurso, Scotland 1827 son Donald

whytehs — 2011-11-03 17:04:01Z

Thank you for the additional information. I haven't gone to ScotlandsPeople due to the additional cost of research. Here on A.com, the 1851 Census has 2 Alexander Swansons, one married to Janet MacBeath and one to just Janet Swanson. Interestly, neither has a Donald nor David. The MacBeath Swanson has a Daniele and Darrel, while the other has a Daniel. As noted above, there seems to be squishiness about the names Daniel, Donald, David, making research tricky. Having the Swanson-MacBeath wedding date may help!

Re: Swansons of Thurso, Scotland 1827 son Donald

lmbaughman — 2011-11-03 11:45:54Z

Hi ... I think I am also descended from Alexander Swanson and Janet McBeath who were married 12/4/1822 in Thurso. I come from one of their sons David Swanson. David became a missionary/minister in the Free Kirk of Scotland and remained in Scotland working in the industrial central belt (Greenock). Before moving south David married Robina Norquay of Orkney and they had three sons - Benjamin, Alexander and John. This Alexander was my great grandfather. I found my information from 'Scotlands People' the govt website where you can find birth, marriage & death certificates and census information. The census information is helpful as you can see the names of siblings living in the homes. The name shows up as Swanson and Swanston depending on the official writing the forms. Its nice to greet a (distant) cousin. Hope you are able to find out more. Best wishes.

Frank A. and Carola PESCHEL Swanson

mdmonk170 — 2011-11-02 02:03:40Z

WOuld appreciate a family member confirming that Frank and Carol were in Yuma Colorado in 1927.

Indications are that they were in Ok City in 1930, Frank dying in 1968 (or 1958), and Carola marrying a Johnson, dying in 2000.

Re: Swanson- Chicago to Californiai

lookingforall — 2011-10-20 05:19:04Z

I's sorry he wasn't.. mine was born in Chicago.
good Luck in your search!

Seeking Family Connection Information - Willie Wilson

lorenzo_swanson — 2011-10-19 20:49:09Z

Seeking family connection to my grand father Willie Wilson of Florida who was born in Mississippi and moved to Florida and had several daughters who also lived in Florida. He is deceased now.

Charlie Swanson

lorenzo_swanson — 2011-10-19 20:39:44Z

Seeking family connection for Charlie Swanson of Leland, Mississippi. Charlie was married to Virgil Allen also of Leland, Mississippi. He is deceased, any records or information helpful.

Re: Swanson- Chicago to Californiai

lorenzo_swanson — 2011-10-19 20:01:42Z

Was Charlie Swanson from Leland, Mississippi? He did have a son Eddie Swanson and also Larenzia Swanson from Leland too who lived in Chicago as well.

Re: Swanson, Frank A. & Mary/Marie Swedberg

stumpfk2 — 2011-10-18 14:17:55Z

Oh my goodness! Thank you for responding! I thought I have hit a dead end with this lineage!

Mary is noted to have been born December 1964 in Sweden. I know nothing else about her or her family. Her last recorded residence is 1900 Sioux Falls, SD. She was named in the 1903 Sioux Falls City directory, however. But I have no idea when she died. On one census, it said she came over to the US in 1883. I am not sure if she was single or married at the time.

I would GUESS that she were single, as I believe to have found Frank/Franz A. Swanson in the 1885 Minneapolis MN census. Among those in his family number were: Chas (35), Matilda (31), Albert (11) and Anna (5). I would tend to believe that Chas was Frank's brother and Matilda and children are Chas' wife and family. They are all listed under the last name Swanson in this census.

So, A. is Frank/Franz' middle initial as I have found it. I have no info on the parents of Frank whatsoever, which is what I am trying to find.

I suppose it could be possible that Chas named his son, Albert, after his father? And therefore Albert could be the actual middle name of Frank? Just a hunch! Frank had a daughter he, too, named Anna, same name as Chas' (potential) daughter.

I appreciate any help I can get! This is the one line I would really like to get any info possible! Unfortunately, there are not many living relatives of this family, and the ones that are I have no idea how to contact or if they would even know anything. Mary and Frank's grandson is alive, but he is hard of hearing and had a stroke, so he has lost much of his memory. :(

Again, thank you so much for responding! Just when I thought I could go no further, an angel appears with something! Much appreciated!

~Christa Cornelius