August Leonard Johnson born 1859

[Georgina Smith]

In Sweden his last name was most likely Johansson or Jonsson. He was born in Småland in 1859.
 
The hope is to find his parents and siblings!
 
He emigrated to the USA about 1880.
 
Many thanks!

[Chris Bingefors]

There are two August Leonard Johansson in Emibas CD (not covering all emigrants). August Leonard Johansson Stare born 15 sept in Dalhem, Kalmar County emigrated 13 may 1881,  and August Leonard Johansson born 1 dec 1859 in Högsby, Kalmar County emigrated 11 oct 1884.

[Elaine Oscarsson]

Hi Georgina!
 
August Leonard Johansson Stare  
born (1859-09-15) in Wigdahlen, DALHEM parish in Kalmar county is son to Jean Bengtsson and Stina Cajsa Andersdotter.
 
 
August Leonard Johansson
born (1859-12-01) in Gillberga, HÖGSBY parish, Kalmar county. Son to Johan Peter Jonsson, farmer and Anna Kajsa Jonsdotter.
But I found that he lived in Krogstorp, MÖNSTERÅS parish, Kalmar county in 1890.
 
Good luck!/ Elaine

[Georgina Smith]

Thank you very much Chris and Elaine!
 
Is Kalmar County in Småland?
 
It is difficult when there are two people with the same name in the same area.
 
Sure appreciate your help!

[Georgina Smith]

I have now done a little more research in USA Census.
August was born in June 1859 according to 1900 USA census.
 
There were many by the name of August Johnson in the area where he lived.
Now I am wondering if there were more than just two in Småland - maybe in Jönköping County.
 
Thank you very much for all your help!

[Monica Karlsson]

Hi Georgina!
 
I just happend to see this and was wondering if you know the name of August Leonard Johnsons wife? I have in my database an Augsust Leonard Johansson born 1859 june 13 in Frödinge parish (Kalmar). He emigrated to the US in the late 1880?s and was married to Ida. He lived in Jamestown, N.Y. Could this be the same August Leonard that you are looking for? If it is I have more information about parents and siblings. Let me know if it might be your August L!
 
Monica

[Georgina Smith]

Hej Monica!
 
I am so sorry I did not go back to this posting sooner. I now have a new email as well which I will put below. You have the right August Leonard, and I look forward to the info for his parents and siblings.
 
Many thanks!
Georgina