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Titel: Berg, Arthur Axel
Skrivet av: lea skrivet 2002-03-12, 03:32

I am the great granddaughter of Arthur Axel Berg.  He was born 8 February or March 1871 somewhere in Sweden to Swedish parents.  He came to the US in 1881 and was a naturalized citizen, living in Alabama in 1900.  
 
He had 6 children (1 died shortly after birth).  Their names were Arthur Halin Berg, Una Artisa Wilhemine Berg, Gladys Edna Berg, Mary Irma Berg, Clarence Edwin Berg.  
 
A. A. died 16 October 1930 in Eldorado Arkansas.  He is buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama.
 
A. A. has been a dead end for me.  Does anyone have any information, ideas, etc.?

Titel: Berg, Arthur Axel
Skrivet av: Anette Rosberg skrivet 2002-03-12, 12:53

Hello Lea,
 
there is only one Axel or Arthur Berg on the emigrant CD which fits the parameters you gave; i.e. born ca 1871, emigrated ca 1881.
 
This is Axel Berg, age 9, emigrated from Söderala parish, left the port of Malmö on 25 May 1882 with destination St Paul, MN.
He travelled with his parents and brother. They were Sven Berg, age 41, sawyer by profession, Anna Berg, age 39, Carl Berg, age 11.
 
Could this be the right person?
Does your great grandfather?s death certificate give his parents? name?

Titel: Berg, Arthur Axel
Skrivet av: Mats Ekedahl skrivet 2002-03-12, 14:55

Hi
 
Axel Leonard Svensson Berg
b.21 aug 1872 in Söderdala parish
Emig. 11 may 1882 from Söderdala parish
 
Parents: Sven and Anna.
 
/Mats

Titel: Berg, Arthur Axel
Skrivet av: lea skrivet 2002-03-13, 03:55

Thank you for the leads.  Unfortunately I know nothing about Arthur Axel Berg.  He left his wife and children during the depression.  I don't know if it was for work or family problems.  He lived for about 2 years in Eldorado, Arkansas.  I have not located his death certificate yet.  Still looking.  It is not in Arkansas and doesn't appear to be here in Alabama either.  I have joked that he may not even be buried in the family plot.  
 
The information that you have both given me is the first real lead I've had in quite some time.  Thank you.  I'll do a little searching and see if I can make it match up on this end.