Anselm Helfrid Johanson, b1878 in Persnas; Jean Knue

[Jean Knue USA]

Anselm Helfrid Johanson b1878 brother of my Grandmother Agda Otelia Johanson Thunell.  I would like information--did he emigrate or stay in Sweden?  Married, family, descendents?

[Maud Svensson]

Jean,
Anselm Helfrid adopted the surname Bergeen.
 
Census 1890:
Home parish: Persnäs
Residence: Legnäs
County: Kalmar
Gustaf Johansson b. 1833 in Persnäs, skipper
Karin Larsdotter b. 1837 in Högby, wife
Son Johan Peter b. 1859 in Högby, sailor (note: abroad)
Son Axel Leonard b. 1873 in Persnäs, sailor
Daughter Agda Otilia b. 1876 in Persnäs
Son Anselm Helfrid b. 1878 in Persnäs
 
Census 1900:
Home parish: Persnäs
Residence: Sandvik
County: Kalmar
Gustaf Johansson b. 1833 in Persnäs, skipper
Karin Larsdotter b. 1837 in Högby, wife
Son Anselm Helfrid Gustafsson Bergeen b. 1878 in Persnäs, blacksmith
 
Rev. Anselm H. Bergeen, 27 years old, unmarried, arrived at Ellis Island onboard s/s Hellig Olav 18 Sep 1906 (he had embarked in Copenhagen 6 Sep). Last residence: Persnäs. Destination: Brother-in-law A.L. Jakobson, Orane Park, L.P.(?) New York, N.Y.
Sourse: www.stevemorse.org - Ellis Island Manifests (aka Missing Manifests) - series T715, roll 767, frame 743.