Skoglund´s brothers Axel and Edwin. Nora Sweden

[Lars Skoglund]

Axel and Edwin was born in Nora Sweden they emigret to Amerika 1911? Axel was born aug.25 1884 and i know they lived in Lakewood.Hope some one can help me.Axel and Edwin was brothers to my grandfather Karl Julius. Best wishes Lars Skoglund

[Elisabeth Thorsell]

Is this one of your relatives?  Post 883168  Skoglund, Axel Ferdinand Handelsbiträde (unmarried man)  b. 8/21/1884 in Nora, Örebro län (Västmanland)  Emigrated 9/8/1913 from Älvstorp, Arla, Nora bergsförs, Örebro län (Västmanland) to Nordamerika  Source: Household Examination Roll, p. 1041  Emibas migration file ID: Nora bergsförs T 1913 005

[Karen Kelsey]

The 1920 U.S. Federal census shows a listing for an Axel F. Skoglund, age 36, living in Chautauqua County, New York. This Axel immigrated in 1913 and worked as a carpenter.  His wife, Davida, was 36, had immigrated in 1910, and they had a son, Archie, who was 5 months old.    The same couple was listed in the 1930 census, but their ages were incorrect on one of the censuses.  In 1920 they were listed as 36 years old, but in 1930 they were listed as 41 years old, so I suspect that the 1930 census was incorrect.  However, Axel still worked as a carpenter, and his son was 10 years old and in school.  They rented a home in the town of Jamestown, New York (Chautauqua county).  I could not find his World War I draft registration.  He became a citizen in 1919.

[Karen Kelsey]

The social security database says that Axel Skoglund died in November 1964 in New York state. It gives his birth date as August 21, 1884, so that is probably your ancestor, since the day of birth was off by only a four days.  I found this date on this website: http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi You can order a copy of his death certificate by clicking on the right side, then entering your credit card number.  Ive never ordered a death certificate to be mailed outside the U.S., but it seems like it should be possible.  Has anyone else used this site to get death certs sent to Sweden?    You might get more information by writing to the Chautauqua county genealogical society (type that into Googles search engine to get an address), or to the county historical society.  I am unsure if Jamestown has a historical society.    I could not find the brother because I did not know his birth date.

[Karen Kelsey]

Axels son, Archie Skoglund (born on August 8, 1919) died in April 1981 in Jamestown, Chautauqua county, New York.  His death cert is also available.

[linda rosedahl]

Hi, Write to the Fenton Historical Society in Jamestown, NY.  They are very helpful. Lakewood was a small community just outside Jamestown. Linda

[Judy Olson Baouab]

I have used the following service to obtain DETAILED obituaries for my relatives who lived in Jamestown, New York. There is a fee.  http://www.prendergastlibrary.org/obitform.html  Judy

[Karen Kelsey]

The address for the Fenton Historical Society is    67 Washington Street    Jamestown, NY 14701    U.S.A.

[Lars Skoglund]

AMAZING!!!!!! THANK YUO SOO MUCH Karen Linda Elisabeth and Judy we are sow grateful.IS it possible to find Edwin born 1876 12of oktober?? and ther is one more brother!! Viktor Emanuel 1873 25ofjun. This is soo exciting. THANK YOU AGIN from Lars Skoglund

[Laura Bonde]

Hi Lars,   In the 1900 Census Dwelling 234, Family 248, Justice Precinct 1, Williamson County, Texas  There is Victor Skoglun born Dec 1873, age 26 and unmarried, who is living in the household of Axel Johnson  as a boarder.  His immigration is given as 1893 with his naturalization pending.  His occupation is as a farm laborer.   Laura

[Laura Bonde]

Lars,   In the 1910 Census Dwelling 175, Family 179, Justice Precinct 4, Travis County, Texas   Skoglund, Victor  Head of household Age 36 First marriage, married two years  Immigrated 1893 Naturalization Pending Occupation Farmer  Skoglund, Agda Relationship to head of Household: wife Age 21 Born in Sweden, Both her parents born in Sweden First marriage, married 2 years  Mother of two, two living Immigrated in 1907  Skoglund, Edith V. Relationship to head of Household: Daughter Age 2 Born in Texas  Enfermia E.  Relationship to head of Household: Daughter Age 1/12 Born in Texas  Laura

[Karen Kelsey]

It appears that Edwin lived in Jamestown, New York too.  On the 1930 census for Chautauqua County, New York (Jamestown city) there appears an Edwin Skoglund, age 53, who was a house carpenter too.  He was married to Matilda J. Skoglund, 48 years old.  They owned their own home and had paid $4,000 for it.  They both immigrated in 1903 and were citizens by 1930.     Then I tried to find them in other censuses.  In 1910, Edwin and Matilda lived in the same city and he was a building carpenter.  They had two children, Hildur age 5, and Clarence, age 3.  He had immigrated in 1903, and this census says that she had come to the U.S. (from Sweden) in 1897.  The immigration dates are often incorrect on the federal census forms.  They were renting a house on Park Street in Jamestown.  Both children had been born in Pennsylvania.     I cannot find them on the 1920 census, and it is time to go to work, so Ill look for that and their death dates at some other time.  If you want copies of these census forms, send me an e-mail.

[Laura Bonde]

Hi Lars,   In the 1920 Census, their last name was recorded as Schlund.  They are still in the Jamestown Ward of Chautauqua County, New York.  Schlund, Edwin Head of household Owns Home  Age 43 Immigrated in 1903, Naturalization pending Occupation: house carpenter  Schlund, Matilda Relationship to head of Household: Wife Age 39, born in Sweden Immigration 1903, Alien  Schlund, Hildur Relationship to head of Household: daughter Age 16, born in Pennsylvania Occupation: Saleslady in a store  Social Security Death Index Edwin Skoglund Last Residence: New York Born 12 Oct 1876 Died Dec 1963  Regards,  Laura

[Susanne Åkerfeldt]

Hej Lars!  A lot of Swedish emigrants settled down in the Jamestown area, which was an industrial hub at the time. If youre interested to read more of its history, get hold of Saga From the Hills A History of the Swedes of Jamestown. M. Lorimer Moe, Fenton Historical Society, Jamestown, NY, 1983. I have myself borrowed it thru my local library here in Kalmar, Sweden (fjärrlån). Good luck! Susanne

[Karen Kelsey]

Edwin Skoglund registered for the draft in 1917 or 1918.  He listed his birthdate as 12-Oct. 1876, his age was 41, and his occupation was carpenter for the Henry Shank Company of Erie Pennsylvania.  His wife was Matilda Sophia Skoglund, and their address was in Jamestown, NY.  Maybe it says 12 Morton St - very hard to read.  He was of medium height, medium build, blue eyes and light hair.  He had one eye crooked.  The 1930 census does not say that Edwin served in the war. Because his son, Clarence, disappeared between the 1910 and 1920 censuses, it is likely that he died.  If you want to look at the Fenton Historical society website it is at http://www.fentonhistorycenter.org/genealogy.htm It has some old photos that you can look at, and information about volunteers that will research for a fee.  Jamestown must have had a large Swedish population because they still hold a midsummer festival in July. http://www.scandinavianjamestown.org/2exhibit.htm

[Lars Skoglund]

Tack så mycket för all hjälp,till Susnne på svenska på engelska är det ju värre,boken ska vi söka rätt på. Thanks again for all information.Perhaps some day i take my wife to Jamestown midsummer festival.Midsummer in Sweden is 22of june! this year. THANK YOU WERY MUCH!! Lars Skoglund