CARL JOHAN HELGSTEN/Fredriksborg, Sandviken, Älvkarleby

[Essan Gradhman]

Sandvikens kommun och Sandvikens Folkbibliotek har fått följande brev;
 
Hello
 
Greetings from America. We are planning a trip to your beautiful country in
a couple of weeks. I found your website on the internet as I was searching
for some information on my Swedish family history. My great grandfather's
name was Charles Johan Helgsten born December 27, 1855 in Fredericksborg,
Sweden. He later moved to Sandviken and then possible Alvkarleby. He
apprenticed in his father's blacksmith shop, I believe. I think he
graduated from the University in Upsalla. He married Hilma Dorothea De Wahl
born October 24, 1853 in Sigtuna, Sweden. She was a cousin to Anders De
Wahl. We believe they came to the USA in 1881 where my great grandfather
changed his name to Stone. We have a marriage certificate dated Feb 5, 1882
in Minneapolis between Chas J Stone and Hilma Dorthy deWahl. It was
witnessed by Fannie deWahl and Gust deWahl.
I don't know if you have any information but I appreciate your time.  
Thank you very much,  
Jacqueline Stone Johnson  
California, USA