Ancestors of George Elof Swanson

Ancestors of George Elof Swanson Generation No. 1 1. George Elof Swanson, born 22 Oct 1894 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; died 25 Jun 1979 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. He was the son of 2. Anders Gustaf Svensson and 3. Josefina Johansdotter. He married (1) Laurina Evangeline Mabel Nystrand 30 Jun 1919 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. She was born 15 Jun 1895 in Ludlow, Pennsylvania, and died 08 Mar 1985 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. She was the daughter of Jan Petter Jansson Nystrand and Hilma Maria Lovisa Anderson. Notes for George Elof Swanson: World War I draft registration shows him as living at 11 Morton Street, Jamestown, NY, born 22 Oct 1894 in Jamestown, by occupation a tool maker. He was single and registered as a consciencious objector. Notes for Laurina Evangeline Mabel Nystrand: Baptized 14 March 1897, Moriah Lutheran Church, Ludlow, PA. Generation No. 2 2. Anders Gustaf Svensson, born 21 May 1847 in Hästhagen, Strängsered Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 16 Feb 1941 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. He was the son of 4. Sven Johansson and 5. Maja Greta Abrahamsdotter. He married 3. Josefina Johansdotter 08 Jan 1871 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. 3. Josefina Johansdotter, born 10 May 1851 in Silleberg, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 14 Jul 1916 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. She was the daughter of 6. Johannes Jonasson and 7. Maria Danielsdotter. Notes for Anders Gustaf Svensson: He was born at the croft at Hästhagen, Strängsered Parish. In 1865 he was living at Tissered Lillgården and, in the same year, moved to Hössna. In 1871 he lived at Gullerud, in 1876 he was living in Liared and in 1878-81 he was living in Hössna. Swedish records show he emigrated to America from Sjoryd, Hössna on 30 September 1881. Family tradition says on the voyage across the Atlantic they were 3 days out from England and had to turn back for repairs because the boat was leaking badly. 1900 Federal Census shows him residing with his family at 11 Morton Street, Jamestown, NY. His occupation is shown as "engineer." According to George E. Swanson (b. 1921 d. 2007) Anders Gustaf's children George and Ethel were born there. The house was sold around 1924 and Gust moved to the corner of Swanson and Chambers Streets. He lived with his son George from about 1934 until his death in 1960. Born at the croft (torp) Hästhagen in Strängsered parish. In 1865 was living at Tissered Lillgården and, in the same year, moved to Hössna parish. In 1871, lived in Gullered parish, in 1876 in Liared and in 1876-1881 in Hössna. 1910 Federal Census shows him residing at 11 Morton Street, Jamestown, NY. His occupation was metal worker at a metal factory. Record says he immigrated in 1880. Children listed (all b. NY), Lillian (age 20), Telmer (age 18), George (age 15) and Ethel (age 12). Also in household was Carl Olson, age 18, born NY, nephew. 1920 Federal Census shows him residing at #11(no street listed but likely Morton Street), Jamestown, NY. He was age 73, a metal worker. Also listed was Ethel Swanson, who would have been his daughter (record incorrectly lists her as his wife). She was age 23. According to George (b. 1921 d. 2007) "It is said he never saw a doctor or a dentist, and he grew two small front teeth after he was 90. On the day of his death, probably of pneumonia, he was taken to the home of his 1

daughter Ella where he died shortly after entering the house. He always seemed to be in good health. He chewed Mail Pouch tobacco, which might have helped any toothaches. He loved gardening and grew hundreds of pink gladiolas as well as loads of vegetables on Chambers Street. He said his father's name was Sven Johansson, who played the violin." Gust. Swanson became a naturalized US citizen on 25 October 1890 in Jamestown, NY. Records of Lake View Cemetery Association show: Gustaf A. Swanson died at 21 Chadakoin Street, Celoron, his residence at time of death. He died 16 February 1941, age 93 years, 9 months, 24 days, was a widower who was born in Sweden and died of a coronary embolism. His father was Sven Swanson (actually, this record is incorrect, should be Sven Johansson), he was a retired metal worker. The funeral was held 2:30pm on 18 February 1941, E.J. Youngberg, undertaker. His physician was Dt. Wetzen. His obituary says he he was the oldest charter member of Lutheran Immanuel Church and died suddenly at 6pm at the home of huis daughter Mrs. Carl A. Johnson at Celoron. It also says he had been living with his son, George Swanson, on Garfield Road, death occuring during a visit to his daughter. The obituary also says he had been a metal worker at the Art Metal Construction Company. Volume 1 of the records of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Jamestown, list the family of Anders Gustaf Svenson and Mrs. Josefina Svenson as charter members. All of their children except Hilma are listed - who was probably not living with the family and did not become a charter member. More About Anders Gustaf Svensson: Burial: Lake View Cemetery Notes for Josefina Johansdotter: Records of Lake View Cemetery Association show Josephine Swanson died at 11 Morton Street, July 14, 1916 at age 65 years, 2 months, 4 days. She was married, born in Sweden and her residence at time of death was 11 Morton Street. Cause of death was "impact of lung" and the funeral was 16 July 1916. She was listed as a housewife, interred "in lot of George E. Swanson" and her parents were listed as "Johnson." More About Josefina Johansdotter: Burial: Lake View Cemetery Children of Anders Svensson and Josefina Johansdotter are: i. Hilma Charlotta Swanson, born 28 Jun 1871 in Gullered, Älvsborgs Län, Västergotland, Sweden; married Edward Johnson Abt. 1891; born Mar 1867 in Sweden. Notes for Hilma Charlotta Swanson: According to George Swanson (b. 1921) she married Ed. Johnson and lived on Halleck Street, Jamestown, NY. Notes for Edward Johnson: 1900 census shows family at 116 Hall Avenue, Jamestown,Chautauqua County, NY. Record says he immigrated in 1889 and she immigrated in 1882. He was superintendant for Art Metal. The record also says they had been married 9 years and she had 5 children, 3 of whom were still alive in 1900. 1910 census shows family on Orchard Avenue, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY. Record also says he immigrated in 1887 and was a superintendant at a metal factory. 1920 census shows family at 102 Hall Avenue, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY. He was superintendant of a metal factory. Children were Oliver (age 25), Irene (age 22) and Julius (age 18). 1930 census shows family at 102 Hall Avenue, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY. He worked at a metal plant. Children Albert (age 35), Irene (age 33) and Julius (age 28) were in household. Record shows he immigrated in 1887 and she immigrated in 1881. 2

ii. Augusta Edelia Swanson, born 25 Aug 1873 in Gullered, Älvsborgs Län, Västergötland, Sweden. iii. Alma Teresia Swanson, born 11 Jan 1876 in Liared, Västergötland, Sweden. iv. Karl Johan Swanson, born 13 May 1878 in Hössna, Västergötland, Sweden. v. Sven Oskar Swanson, born 25 Jul 1880 in Hössna, Västergötland, Sweden; died 24 Dec 1941; married Vernie K. Abt. 1905; born Abt. 1882 in Pennsylvania. Notes for Sven Oskar Swanson: 1900 census shows him as Oscar Swanson, born July 1880, occupation "metalworker." He was single and living with his parents. World War I draft registration, Chautauqua County, NY, shows him as Oscar S. Swanson, living at 30 Orchard Ave, Jamestown. His birthdate was shown as 25 July 1880 and he was superintendant at Art Metal Construction. He was married, wife was Vernie Swanson. 1920 census, Chautauqua County, NY shows the following people in Jamestown, NY Oscar S. Swanson, head, age 40, born Sweden, immigrated 1880, superintendant at metal factory Vernie K. Swanson, wife, age 36, born PA, parents born NY, Canada Raymond Swanson, son, age 3 4/12, born NY 1930 census, North Harmony Twp., Chautauqua County, NY Oscar S. Swanson, age 49, b. NY, parents b. Sweden, draftsman at Art Metal Vernie K. Swanson, wife, age 46, b. PA, parents b. PA, English Canada Raymond O. Swanson, son, age 13, b. NY vi. Maria Edalia Swanson, born 08 Jun 1883 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; died 08 Sep 1960 in W.C.A. Hospital, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; married Carl August Oscar Johnson 11 Feb 1904; born 19 Dec 1878 in Sweden; died 24 Aug 1961 in W.C.A. Hospital, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. Notes for Maria Edalia Swanson: According to the records of First Lutheran Church, Jamestown, NY, she was born in Jamestown 8 June 1883, baptized in 1883, confirmed 21 May 1899 and received into membership 22 April 1928. She married Carl August Oscar Johnson 11 February 1904 and died 8 September 1960 with the funeral being 10 September 1960. She was buried in Lake View Cemetery, age 77 years, 3 months, no days and her residence was listed as 21 Chadakoin Street, Celoron. Shown in 1900 census as born June 1883, single, occupation "cottonweaver" living with her parents. According to George E. Swanson (b. 1921 d. 2007) she was the first child of Anders Gustaf and Josefina who was born in America. Lake View Cemetery Association records show she died at W.C.A. Hospital of "general carcinamatosis." Her funeral was 10 September 1960 at 3pm. Undertakers: Henderson & Lincoln. More About Maria Edalia Swanson: Burial: 10 Sep 1960, Lake View Cemetery, Chautauqua County, New York Notes for Carl August Oscar Johnson: Records of First Lutheran Church, Jamestown, NY show he was born in Sweden 19 December 1878, baptized 1878, confirmed 1893, received into membership 22 April 1928. He died 24 August 1961 and was buried at Lake View Cemetery 26 August 1961. Church records show the family of Carl A.O. Johnson lived at 26 McDaniel and at 21 Chadakoin Streets, Celoron. Lake View Cemetery Association records show he died at W.C.A. Hospital on 24 August 1961, age 82 years, 8 months, 5 days, was a widower, born in Sweden on 19 December 1878 and he died of "acute myocardial infarction." He resided at 21 East Chadakoin Street, Celoron, his parents are listed as August and Louisa Johnson and he was a "retired chief engineer at a metal manufacturing co." His funeral was 3pm August 26, 1961. Undertakers: Henderson & Lincoln. Relative named in the record: 3

Mrs Eugene E. Olson, 38 Waverly Street, Celoron. 1910 census, Jamestown, Ward 6, Chautauqua County, NY, enumerated 20 April 1910 Carol O. Johnson, head, age 31, born Sweden, detailing at metal co. Ella M. Johnson, wife, age 27, born NY, parents born Sweden Ev. L. Johnson, daughter, age 6, born NY Alton L. Johnson, son, age 5, born NY Wilton H. Johnson, age 3, born NY 1920 census, Jamestown, Ward 6, Chautauqua County, NY, enumerated 21 January 1920 Carl A. Johnson, hear, age 41, born Sweden, immigrated 1889, drafstman at metal factory Ella M. Johnson, wife, age 36, born in NY, parents born in Sweden Evelyn Johnson, daughter, age 15, born NY, clerk in a store Alton Johnson, son, age 14, born NY Milton Johnson, son, age 13, born NY Roger Johnson, son, age 6, born NY 1930 census, Celoron Village, Ellicott Twp., Chautauqua County, NY, enumerated April 7, 1930 Carl A. Johnson, head, age 51, born Sweden, immigrated 1889, draftsman at office Ella M. Johnson, wife, age 46, b. NY, parents b. Sweden C. Alton Johnson, son, age 24, b. NY, draftsman at office Roger C. Johnson, son, age 17, b. NY More About Carl August Oscar Johnson: Burial: 26 Aug 1961, Lake View Cemetery, Chautauqua County, New York vii. Fred Wilhelm Swanson, born 16 Feb 1886 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; died Apr 1964; married Della; born Abt. 1887 in New York. Notes for Fred Wilhelm Swanson: In his father's 1941 obituary hs is shown as living in Jamestown. He could be the (Frank) who appears in the 1900 census, born Feb 1886, single, living with his parents, occupation laborer. World War I draft registration shows he registered from Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY, was living at 150 Chandler Street, Jamestown with his wife Della and he was a tool maker for Art Metal Con. Co. Listed as Fred William Swanson. 1920 census, Jamestown, Chautaqua County, NY, enumerated 13 January 1920 shows: William Swanson, age 33, born NY, tool maker, parents born Sweden Della M. Swanson, age 33, born NY, parents born Sweden Frederick P. Swanson, age 4 2/12, born NY (Chandler Street) 1930 census, jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY Fred W. Swanson, age 45, b. NY, tool maker at tool factory Della Swanson, age 44, wife, b. NY Frederick Swanson, son, age 14, b. NY (Hamond Street) Notes for Della: She is likely the Della Swanson, born 4 January 1887 and died July 1974 (Social Security Death Index). Last address, Jamestown, NY. viii. ix. Anna Leonora Swanson, born 30 Dec 1887 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. Lilly Eugenia Swanson, born 24 Oct 1889 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; married Frank Edward Burrows, Jr.; born 13 Jul 1889 in New York; died Nov 1970. 4

Notes for Lilly Eugenia Swanson: Is probably the Lillian who is shown in the 1900 census as born October (1890?) and living with her parents. Notes for Frank Edward Burrows, Jr.: Family appears in 1920, 1930 census in Jamestown, NY. Registered for World War I draft from Jamestown. Was married with one child. Social Security Death Index shows his last address as Jamestown, NY. x. Ernest Tilmer Swanson, born 10 Oct 1891 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; married Mildred Abt. 1916; born Abt. 1891 in Pennsylvania. Notes for Ernest Tilmer Swanson: Shown in the 1900 census as living with his parents, born October 1891, occupation "school." 1910 census, Jamestown, Ward 6, Chautauqua County, NY A. Gust Swanson, head, age 63, b. Sweden, immigrated 1880, metal worker at metal factory Josephine Swanson, wife, age 59, b. Sweden Lillian Swanson, daughter, age 20, b. NY Tilmer Swanson, son, age 18, b. NY, tool maker, metal factory George Swanson, son, age 15, b. NY Ethel Swanson, daughter, age 12, b. NY Carl Olson, nephew, age 18, b. NY, metal worker, metal factory 1930 census, Celoron Village, Ellicott Twp., Chautauqua County, NY (26 W. Duquesne Street) Tilmer E. Swanson, head, age 38, b. NY, die maker at factory Mildred L. Swanson, wife, age 38, b. PA Richard T. Swanson, son, age 7, b. NY They indicated they were each 24 when first married (so marriage would have been about 1916) Richard T. Swanson may be the person born 28 December 1922 and died 29 December 2004, last address (per Social Security Death Index) Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY Registered for World War I draft, listed as Tilmer E. Swanson, born 10 Oct 1891 in Jamestown, NY, living in Celoron, NY, tool and die maker, married (wife not named). 1 xi. George Elof Swanson, born 22 Oct 1894 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; died 25 Jun 1979 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; married Laurina Evangeline Mabel Nystrand 30 Jun 1919 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. xii. Ethel May Swanson, born 02 May 1897 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; died Dec 1981; married Harry E. Sandberg; born Abt. 1891 in New York. Notes for Ethel May Swanson: Social Security Death Index lists her last address as Jamestown, NY. Notes for Harry E. Sandberg: 1930 census is in Ellicott, Chautauqua County, NY. Generation No. 3 4. Sven Johansson, born 18 Jun 1818 in Skephult, Dalstorp Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He was the son of 8. Johannes Svensson and 9. Magdalena Andreasdotter. He married 5. Maja Greta Abrahamsdotter. 5. Maja Greta Abrahamsdotter, born 16 Oct 1822 in Ekeberget, Gullered Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. She was the daughter of 10. Abraham Andersson Hag and 11. Catharina Jonasdotter. 5

Notes for Sven Johansson: Swedish records show he moved to Tokered in Strängsered in 1847 and then to Haggarpet croft under Sjorgared in Strängsered in 1848, then to Tissered Lillgården in 1865 and, in the same year, to Hössna. Was a "backstugusittare" (lives on a small but doesn't own it - a crofter). Children of Sven Johansson and Maja Abrahamsdotter are: 2 i. Anders Gustaf Svensson, born 21 May 1847 in Hästhagen, Strängsered Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 16 Feb 1941 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; married Josefina Johansdotter 08 Jan 1871 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. ii. Maria Christina Svensdotter, born 27 Mar 1851 in Gullered, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. iii. Augusta Svensdotter, born 04 Oct 1854 in Gullered, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. iv. Johan Peter Svensson, born 31 May 1859 in Gullered, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. v. Oscar Herman Svensson, born 03 Dec 1862 in Gullered, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. 6. Johannes Jonasson, born 11 Dec 1817 in Tvärred, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He was the son of 12. Jonas Svensson and 13. Lisen Magnidotter. He married 7. Maria Danielsdotter Bef. 1845. 7. Maria Danielsdotter, born 10 Dec 1816 in Bregärdet, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. She was the daughter of 14. Daniel Svensson and 15. Catharina Larsdotter. Notes for Johannes Jonasson: Johannes' first wife, Anna Lisa Söderqvist, died i n 1844 and Maria Danielsdotter moved to the torp (either as a housekeeper or perhaps fiancee). Notes for Maria Danielsdotter: Moved to Lars Rotsgarden in 1829, to Duvared Skattegarden in 1832 and to Brunn parish in 1836. Children of Johannes Jonasson and Maria Danielsdotter are: i. Charlotta Johansdotter, born 10 Nov 1845 in Torp Ledet i Hesters rote, Wist Socken, Älvsborg. ii. Per Gustaf Johansson, born 22 Aug 1848 in Torp Ledet i Hesters rote, Wist Socken, Älvsborg; died Bet. 1890-1900; married Clara Olausdotter; born 1838 in Södra Ving (Älvsborgs län, Västergötland). 3 iii. Josefina Johansdotter, born 10 May 1851 in Silleberg, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 14 Jul 1916 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York; married Anders Gustaf Svensson 08 Jan 1871 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. Generation No. 4 8. Johannes Svensson, born 1773 in Grubäken, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He married 9. Magdalena Andreasdotter. 9. Magdalena Andreasdotter, born 1794 in Torp Östergården. She was the daughter of 18. Andreas Larsson and 19. Cathrina Johannesdotter. Child of Johannes Svensson and Magdalena Andreasdotter is: 4 i. Sven Johansson, born 18 Jun 1818 in Skephult, Dalstorp Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Maja Greta Abrahamsdotter. 10. Abraham Andersson Hag, born 1798 in Krokstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He was the son of 20. Anders Andersson and 21. Martha Larsdotter. He married 11. Catharina Jonasdotter. 11. Catharina Jonasdotter She was the daughter of 22. Jonas and 23. Gunhilda. Notes for Abraham Andersson Hag: Swedish records indicate he was a soldier. Child of Abraham Hag and Catharina Jonasdotter is: 5 i. Maja Greta Abrahamsdotter, born 16 Oct 1822 in Ekeberget, Gullered Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Sven Johansson. 6

12. Jonas Svensson, born 11 Nov 1795. He married 13. Lisen Magnidotter. 13. Lisen Magnidotter, born 04 Dec 1792. Child of Jonas Svensson and Lisen Magnidotter is: 6 i. Johannes Jonasson, born 11 Dec 1817 in Tvärred, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married (1) Anna Lisa Söderqvist Abt. 1841; married (2) Maria Danielsdotter Bef. 1845. 14. Daniel Svensson, born 25 Feb 1779 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 24 Apr 1820 in Bredala, Hössna parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He was the son of 28. Sven Eliasson and 29. Ingrid Jonasdotter. He married 15. Catharina Larsdotter 14 Oct 1808. 15. Catharina Larsdotter, born 1785 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 03 Mar 1844 in Holmarp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. She was the daughter of 30. Lars Apel and 31. Lena Nilsdotter. Notes for Daniel Svensson: Tenant farmer at Bregardet, a torp (tenant farm) belonging to the farm Herregarden in Hossna Parish. The family moved back and forth between the tenant farms Skrevet, Bredala and Bregardet and also lived o nthe tenant farm Raken, belonging to the farm Valared, for some years. Listed in the death records as having died of "blood spitting" (possiblytb?) More About Daniel Svensson: Burial: 30 Apr 1820 Notes for Catharina Larsdotter: Catharina and her children moved to the tenant farm Rya, to Valared in 1824 and in 1825 to a cottage belonging to Holmarp Overgarden in Hössna. She died at the cottage in Holmarp and was buried 10 March 1844. She died of "a cold." More About Catharina Larsdotter: Burial: 10 Mar 1844 Children of Daniel Svensson and Catharina Larsdotter are: i. Inga Greta Danielsdotter, born 02 Nov 1808 in Bregardet, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs Län, Sweden; married Josef Nyman 05 Aug 1838 in Ulricehamn, Sweden. Notes for Inga Greta Danielsdotter: Left home in 1821. Inga Greta apparently moved back with her mother (after Daniel's death) for about a year and then moved to Ulricehamn in 1827. Notes for Josef Nyman: Traveling salesman from Ulricehamn. ii. iii. Johanna Danielsdotter, born 19 Sep 1811 in Raken to Valared, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 20 Sep 1816 in Bredala, Hössna parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. Johannes Danielsson, born 17 Jul 1814 in Raken to valared, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. Notes for Johannes Danielsson: Became farmhand at Valared Yttergarden in 1830 and moved to Knatte Parish in 1831. 7 iv. Maria Danielsdotter, born 10 Dec 1816 in Bregärdet, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Johannes Jonasson Bef. 1845. v. Carl Johan Danielsson, born 23 Apr 1820 in Bredala, Hössna parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. Notes for Carl Johan Danielsson: Became farmhand at Holmarp and moved to Knatte parish i n1837. Generation No. 5 7

18. Andreas Larsson He married 19. Cathrina Johannesdotter. 19. Cathrina Johannesdotter Child of Andreas Larsson and Cathrina Johannesdotter is: 9 i. Magdalena Andreasdotter, born 1794 in Torp Östergården; married Johannes Svensson. 20. Anders Andersson, born 1749 in Björstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He married 21. Martha Larsdotter. 21. Martha Larsdotter, born 1753 in Ekebol, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. Child of Anders Andersson and Martha Larsdotter is: 10 i. Abraham Andersson Hag, born 1798 in Krokstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Catharina Jonasdotter. 22. Jonas He married 23. Gunhilda. 23. Gunhilda Child of Jonas and Gunhilda is: 11 i. Catharina Jonasdotter, married Abraham Andersson Hag. 28. Sven Eliasson, born Bet. 1744-1746; died 23 Jan 1796 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He was the son of 56. Elias Andersson and 57. Britta Eliasdotter. He married 29. Ingrid Jonasdotter 27 Dec 1768 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborg County, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. 29. Ingrid Jonasdotter, born Abt. 1745. Notes for Sven Eliasson: Listed as "Cronoryttaren" (a soldier of a farm belonging to the state). He died "of long lasting pain" and was listed as 49 years old. Child of Sven Eliasson and Ingrid Jonasdotter is: 14 i. Daniel Svensson, born 25 Feb 1779 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 24 Apr 1820 in Bredala, Hössna parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Catharina Larsdotter 14 Oct 1808. 30. Lars Apel He married 31. Lena Nilsdotter. 31. Lena Nilsdotter Child of Lars Apel and Lena Nilsdotter is: 15 i. Catharina Larsdotter, born 1785 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 03 Mar 1844 in Holmarp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Daniel Svensson 14 Oct 1808. Generation No. 6 56. Elias Andersson, born Abt. 1709; died 15 Jan 1769 in Per Olofsgarden, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He was the son of 112. Anders Håkansson and 113. Britta Svensdotter. He married 57. Britta Eliasdotter. 57. Britta Eliasdotter, born 18 Dec 1709 in Bjorstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 22 May 1777 in Forveta to Onnarp, Hössna parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. She was the daughter of 114. Elias Bengtsson and 115. Anna Jonsdotter. Child of Elias Andersson and Britta Eliasdotter is: 28 i. Sven Eliasson, born Bet. 1744-1746; died 23 Jan 1796 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Ingrid Jonasdotter 27 Dec 1768 in Hössna Parish, Älvsborg County, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. Generation No. 7 8

112. Anders Håkansson, born Abt. 1671; died 31 Jan 1705/06 in Slatthult, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. He married 113. Britta Svensdotter. 113. Britta Svensdotter Child of Anders Håkansson and Britta Svensdotter is: 56 i. Elias Andersson, born Abt. 1709; died 15 Jan 1769 in Per Olofsgarden, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Britta Eliasdotter. 114. Elias Bengtsson, born Abt. 1674; died 07 May 1732. He was the son of 228. Bengt Gunnarsson and 229. Anna Andersdotter. He married 115. Anna Jonsdotter 17 Nov 1707. 115. Anna Jonsdotter, born Abt. 1676. Children of Elias Bengtsson and Anna Jonsdotter are: i. Britta Eliasdotter, born 15 Apr 1708 in Bjorstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. 57 ii. Britta Eliasdotter, born 18 Dec 1709 in Bjorstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; died 22 May 1777 in Forveta to Onnarp, Hössna parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden; married Elias Andersson. iii. Kierstin Eliasdotter, born Abt. 1717 in Bjorstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. iv. Anders Eliasson, born 05 Jan 1718/19 in Bjorstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. v. Anna Eliasdotter, born 17 Mar 1720/21 in Bjorstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. vi. Jonas Eliasson, born 05 May 1723 in Bjorstorp, Hössna Parish, Älvsborgs län, Sweden. Generation No. 8 228. Bengt Gunnarsson, born Abt. 1621; died 10 Jan 1708/09. He married 229. Anna Andersdotter. 229. Anna Andersdotter, born Abt. 1631; died 16 Aug 1713. Children of Bengt Gunnarsson and Anna Andersdotter are: i. Gunnar Bengtsson, born Abt. 1670; died 06 Feb 1746/47. 114 ii. Elias Bengtsson, born Abt. 1674; died 07 May 1732; married Anna Jonsdotter 17 Nov 1707. 9