Francis Joseph Enstrom

[Rosalie Enstrom]

Seeking any information regarding the above.  He died in South Africa in 1931. I have no other information so anything relevant would be much appreciated.

[Maud Svensson]

Could he be the sailor Frans Josef Larsson Eneström b. 1867 in Domkyrko parish, Gothenburg?
Found in census 1890 and 1900, Kristine parish, Gothenburg, listed as non-present/missing since 1883.

[Rosalie Enstrom]

Thank you Maud.
 
I am becoming very confused in trying to establish how this man fitted into the family. I did not know that he was a sailor, however, the missing part may be relevant.  
The person I am trying to find was a caretaker of Rentzkies Farm 1919 to 1928 in South Africa.
In 1889 our grandfather enlisted with the British in Durban South Africa to fight in the Boer War.  His original occupation was that of a sailor.   I cannot help but wonder whether they were related and actually migrated to South Africa during their duties as sailors.  Our Harry was born in 1873 so they may have been related in some way only a few years apart in age???
Many thanks,  I will keep searching.
Rose

[Rosalie Enstrom]

I would be pleased if someone could let me have the details from the 1890/1900 Census regarding this man.
Many thanks
Rose

[Rosalie Enstrom]

Dear Maud,
Regarding the information which you gave me about Frans Josef Larsson Enstrom b. 1867, I have checked the copy of the death notice which I had in my possession which states that he died on the 27th March 1931 in South Africa at 69 yrs 3 months of age.  When checking the information which you gave i.e. birth 1867, the age of Francis works out very close to the date of birth.  Would you be able to give any further information from the records which you had found.
Sincerely,
Rose

[Maud Svensson]

Sorry Rose, I have just the census info:
 
1890:
Name:  Frans Josef Eneström Larsson  
Homeparish:  Christinae territ  
Residence:  Obefintligas Register 1883-1890. (Register of non-present/missing 1883-1890.)  
County:  Göteborgs  
Year of birth:  1867  
Parish of birth:  Göteborgs Domk.  
Marital status:  Unmarried (O)  
Gender:  Man  
Family status code:  Single (E)  
 
1900:
Name:  Frans Josef Larsson Eneström  
Homeparish:  Göteborg Kristine  
Residence:  Kvarstående obefintliga sedan 1891-1900 (Remaining non-present/missing since 1891-1900)
County:  Göteborgs och Bohus län  
Year of birth:  1867  
Parish of birth:  Göteborgs domkyrkoförsamling, Göteborgs och Bohus län  
Occupation:  Sjöman (Sailor)
Marital status:  Unmarried (O)  
Gender:  Man  
Family status code:  Single (E)

[Rosalie Enstrom]

Thank you Maud.
This information is much appreciated.  Would there be any way that I would be able to trace his parents/siblings?
Sincerely,
Rose

[Jan Jutefors]

Rosalie,
 
Nearly 1100 children was born this year, but only one Frans Josef.
 
Frans Josef born Jan 1, 1867 in Göteborgs Domkyrkoförsamling and his mothers was the maid Maria Christina Ekström, 25 years old and not married. The fathers name unknown.
 
I didn't found her at Swedish Census 1890, but then I found this:
 
Post 2682109
 
Gyllensvan f. (nee) Enström, Maria Christina
 
f. (born) 1842 i Målilla (Kalmar län, Småland)
 
Änka, ensam i familjen (Widow, alone in the family)
 
15 Roten 21 A.I.K.L.M.N.
Göteborgs domkyrkoförs (Göteborgs och Bohus län, Västergötland)
 
Födelseort i källan: Molilja Kalm. l.
 
 
I am a little bit confused! Is this the mother of  Frans Josef? Was the surname misspelled in the birthbook?

[Jan Jutefors]

Rosalie,
 
Maria Christina Gyllensvan nee Enström, is a sister of Jonas Peter Enström in Landskrona. She was born Jan 30, 1842 in Målilla Parish, Kalmar County.
Jonas Peter Enström was born Dec 17, 1843. The parents was Husar (Hussar) Johan Enström and his wife Anna Lisa Danielsdotter at Hagtorpet Ekenäs, Målilla Parish.
There is another sister, Emma Gustafva, born Oct 12, 1849.

[Rosalie Enstrom]

Thank you Jan.  It is quite amazing how this family is piecing together.  It sounds very much as though this is the man, and if it is Francis and our grandfather Bror were cousins, both were sailors and both ended up in South Africa.  I only wish that I had asked more questions of our father who never really discussed the family. I am sure that I am being steered in the right direction.
sincerely,
Rose

[Rosalie Enstrom]

I would like to place on record the information which I have in respect of Frans Josef Larsson Enstrom born 1 Jan 1867 in Goteborgs Domkyrkoforsamling for research purposes should it be required.    He died on the 27 Mar 1931 in Ceres, Cape, South Africa.   His death Certificate states that he was naturalised in the Union of South Africa on the 3 Dec 1914 and his occupation is shown as Proprietor, Boarding house, Ceres.  
He married Terese Eliza Fuller who died on 26 May 1920 and they had one child Gladys Enstrom.  
He then married Annie Constance Kettley.  They had 3 children, Constance Gwendoline Enstrom born on the 16 May 1922; Alma Mary Enstrom born on the 23 Apr 1925; and Elizabeth Pearl Enstrom born on 28 November 1928.
I have not been able to obtain any further information to date.
Rose