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Axel Gottfrid Swanson 1882–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1882

Birth Location: Malmö Caroli, Skåne, Sweden

Death Date: 12 Apr 1945

Death Location: Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Karl Svensson

Mother: Anna Petersson

Spouse(s): Bertha Johnson

Children(s): Eveleyn Swanson, Ernest Swanson, Gertrude Swanson, Harry Swanson

In 1882, Axel Gottfrid Swanson entered the world in Malmö Caroli, Skåne, Sweden, born to Karl Magnus Svensson And Anna Lisa Petersson. In 1930, Axel Gottfrid Swanson resided in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA. Axel Gottfrid Swanson married Bertha Johnson, and had children including Ernest W Swanson, Eveleyn Mae Swanson, Gertrude Lilian Swanson, Harry Walter Swanson. Axel Gottfrid Swanson passed away in 1945 in Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Axel Gottfrid Swanson entered the world in Malmö Caroli, Skåne, Sweden, born to Karl Magnus Svensson And Anna Lisa Petersson.
  • In 1930, Axel Gottfrid Swanson resided in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Axel Gottfrid Swanson married Bertha Johnson, and had children including Ernest W Swanson, Eveleyn Mae Swanson, Gertrude Lilian Swanson, Harry Walter Swanson.
  • Axel Gottfrid Swanson passed away in 1945 in Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Axel Swanson's Ancestors

Self
Axel Swanson
1882–1945
Birth Place: Malmö Caroli, Skåne, Sweden
Parents
Karl Magnus Svensson
1852–1925
Grythyttan, Sverige
Anna (Lisa) Petersson
1855–1900
Bjurtjärn
Grandparents
Sven Ersson
1824–1870
Trösvattnet, Grythyttan (T)
Maja (Lisa) Fredriksdotter
1829–1907
Grythyttan (T)
Great-Grandparents
ERIC M
1798–1876
Maria Ersdotter
1785–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sven Ersson
1752–1805
MARGARETA M
1758–1839

Axel Swanson's Descendants

1.
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Axel (Gottfrid) Swanson (13 May 1882–12 Apr 1945) m. Bertha Johnson (23 July 1891–26 June 1964)
  1. 1. Eveleyn (Mae) Swanson 1921–2007 m. William (H.) Osborn 1917–2012
    1. 1. Phillip (Michael) Osborn 1944–2012 m. Ruby Osborn 1946–2021
  2. 2. Ernest (W) Swanson 1915–1944
  3. 3. Gertrude (Lilian) Swanson 1917–
  4. 4. Harry (Walter) Swanson 1912–1993 m. Marjorie (Eleanor) Alton 1913–1997

Axel Swanson's Timeline

7 Records

1882
13 May 1882
Birth of Axel Gottfrid Swanson in Malmö Caroli, Skåne, Sweden
Malmö Caroli, Skåne, Sweden
1930
1930
Age 48
Axel Gottfrid Swanson resided here in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Axel Gottfrid Swanson resided here in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin
Madison, Dane, Wisconsin
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Axel Gottfrid Swanson resided here in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
1941
1941
Age 59
Axel Gottfrid Swanson resided here in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
Axel Gottfrid Swanson resided here in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
1945
12 Apr 1945
Age 63
Death of Axel Gottfrid Swanson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1882
    Event Place: Malmö Caroli, Skåne, Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box
    [2] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-19
    [3] Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1859-1943, Swedish Church Records Archive; Johanneshov, Sweden; Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1880-1920; GID Number: 1308.238.23100; Roll/Fiche Number: VW-95; Year Range: 1878 - 1901
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4468; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 13-32
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0039
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Dane; Roll: 1674751
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1904
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-19
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0039

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4468; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 13-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4468; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 13-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Naturalization Records of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 1890-1957; Microfilm Roll: 2; Microfilm Serial: M1542

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-19

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Dane; Roll: 1674751

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Naturalization Records of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 1890-1957; Microfilm Roll: 2; Microfilm Serial: M1542

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-19

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1945
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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