I am seeking information about the ancestors and decendant of my grandfather, Charles O. Olson, his parents, and siblings.
Charles was born August 15, 1869 in either Norway or Sweden.
The Norwegian Emigration Center, Stavanger, sent me the following information:
'Charles (Charlis) Olson emigrated from Christiana on May 4, 1888, at the age of 18. The agent was BLICHFELDT and the ship was ANGELO. At the time of his emigration, he reported that he came from Wermland, Sweden.'
Charles siblings were: Fred A. (b. April 12, 1883, Norway), Arthur, Bert (Bertram), Alma, Otealia, Vallbora, Jennie, and Caroline. Charles' parents were: Olaf Olson and Karin Nielson.
Olaf Olson was a Swede and his father was named Ole. Ole was a school master. Karin was Norwegian and her parents were farmers. Olaf and Karin may have lived on an estate named ENG (ENGH). All of Charles' brothers emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All of his sisters remained in Scandinavia.
I would appreciate any assistance in tracing Charles's ancestors and decendants.
Thank you,
Roger Ekman
6160 North Kent Avenue
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, USA 53217
e-mail: rekman532@excite.com