Re: Alfred Swanson/Sophia Magnussen
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Alfred Swanson/Sophia Magnussen
brenda tibbetts 1/13/09
It is best to ask about Swedish roots on the Sweden forum. Type Sweden into the "Jump to Forum" space at the top right of this page.
Their names are common, however. More information is needed. When were they born? (If you have a specific birthdate, that is best.) When did they leave Sweden? Were any of the children born in Sweden? What are their details? Did this couple marry in Sweden or in the U.S.?
There are two emigration databases, for example, but there is nothing in this message to distinguish these people from many thousands of others with the same names.
You can obtain a booklet with an overview of Swedish genealogy plus ideas on how to gather clues to the Swedish origins of our ancestors. The following url has a link to downloading the free booklet and also a link to ordering the booklet to be sent by mail. The booklet comes very quickly, so it is better than using up a lot of ink and paper copying the download.
http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/Publication____4815.aspxhttp://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/Publication____4815.aspx
This site tells the bare minimum usually needed to research in Swedish records.
http://www.genealogi.se/roots/krav.htmhttp://www.genealogi.se/roots/krav.htm
This is an excellent article about Swedish naming customs.
http://www.martenius.se/genealogy/Names.pdfhttp://www.martenius.se/genealogy/Names.pdf
When you post on the Sweden forum, don't abbreviate county. Some Swedes might not understand. What town or towns are in Alger County?
Judy
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Re: Alfred Swanson/Sophia Magnussen
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Re: Alfred Swanson/Sophia Magnussen
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Re: Alfred Swanson/Sophia Magnussen
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Re: Alfred Swanson/Sophia Magnussen
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Re: Alfred Swanson/Sophia Magnussen