Johan Swensson

[Bill Sims]

Born December 1, 1862, emigrated to US in 1882, married Jennie Nordstrom, parents (possibly)Sven Petter Johansson and Cathrina Nilsdotter.  Probably born in Ashult, Ryda Parish, Skaraborg lan.
 
Emigrated to Iron Mountain, Michigan, 1882, died in Iron Mountain, Michigan, USA, 1917.
 
Would like as much information as possible regarding Johan and family.  In the USA, he was known as John Swanson.

[Elisabeth Thorsell]

Johan Svensson, born 1862 Dec.1 in Ryda, emigrated to North America in 1882 April 5 from Lillegården in Halvås parish. This parish seems to have merged with Ryda sometime in the 1800s.
 
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