Separate Royal Service Group in 1800's

[Joel Rosenquist]

This discussion is about a military or royal
organization which was separate from the
ordinary army.
 
Occording to a family tradition, my
great-grandfather was a member of such a group.
It was probably between 1870 and 1880.  He was
more than 30 years old at the time.
 
It is said that the men in the group
 
1. Gave direct service to the king of Sweden,
2. Were tall men, and
3. Went home occasionally, then returned.
 
Did such a group actually exist at the time?
 
 
Joel Rosenquist

[Bo Johansson]

Could this be Livgardet, I believe they were värvade (fulltime professionals) and not indelta like the rest of the army.
 
// Bo Johansson

[Barbro Ärnhage]

Hi Joel
In Stockholm there was a regement called Svea Artilleri Regemente by that time. My grandfather was enrolled in 1877. He had to sign a contract for four years.  
Barbro Ärnhage, Stockholm

[Joel Rosenquist]

Thank you very much.
I will try to do some more research.
 
 
Joel Rosenquist

[Christina Backman]

Joel! The name of your great grandfather  
would  
help.  
Regards Christina Backman

[Joel Rosenquist]

OK!
In America his name was John Bodeen.
I believe it is listed as J.O. Bodin in the  
Emigranten CD.  I suppose his first name would
have been Johan or Jöns.  He was born in the
parish Hällstad, Westergötland in 1843.
(See John Bodeen in the emigrants section
of this message board.)
 
Joel Rosenquist