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Johan August Wadström Olofsson 1863–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1863

Birth Location: Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sweden

Death Date: 28 Mar 1928

Death Location: Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Olof Andersson

Mother: Johanna Persdotter

Spouse(s): Emma Burgtson

Children(s): Minnie Wadstrom, Guy Walstrom, Henry Wadstrom, Mable Wadstrom, Ellen Wadstrom, Myrtle Walstrom, Guz Wadstrom, Harry Wadstrom

In 1863, Johan August Wadström Olofsson entered the world in Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sweden, born to Olof Albert Andersson And Johanna Persdotter. In 1881, Johan August Wadström Olofsson resided in Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige. Johan August Wadström Olofsson married Emma Burgtson, and had children including Ellen E Wadstrom, Guy Walstrom, Guz A Wadstrom, Harry Wadstrom, Henry S Wadstrom, Mable Naomia Wadstrom, Minnie Eugena Wadstrom, Myrtle Walstrom. Johan August Wadström Olofsson passed away in 1928 in Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Johan August Wadström Olofsson entered the world in Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sweden, born to Olof Albert Andersson And Johanna Persdotter.
  • In 1881, Johan August Wadström Olofsson resided in Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige.
  • Johan August Wadström Olofsson married Emma Burgtson, and had children including Ellen E Wadstrom, Guy Walstrom, Guz A Wadstrom, Harry Wadstrom, Henry S Wadstrom, Mable Naomia Wadstrom, Minnie Eugena Wadstrom, Myrtle Walstrom.
  • Johan August Wadström Olofsson passed away in 1928 in Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Olof Andersson
1831–1910
Birth Location: Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige
OA
Johanna Persdotter
1831–
Birth Location: Herrberga, Sverige
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Spouses(s)

Emma Burgtson
1865–1944
Birth Location: Sweden
EB

Children(s)

Minnie Wadstrom
1888–1913
Birth Location: White Hall, Michigan
MW
Guy Walstrom
1894–1932
Birth Location: Michigan
GW
Henry Wadstrom
1892–1926
Birth Location: White Hall, Michigan
HW
Mable Wadstrom
1897–1919
Birth Location: Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan
MW
Ellen Wadstrom
1900–
Birth Location: Minnesota
EW
Myrtle Walstrom
1903–
Birth Location: Michigan
MW
Guz Wadstrom
1891–
Birth Location: Michigan
GW
Harry Wadstrom
1880–
Birth Location: Whitehall - M
HW

Johan Olofsson's Ancestors

Self
Johan Olofsson
1863–1928
Birth Place: Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sweden
Parents
Olof Albert Andersson
1831–1910
Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige
Johanna Persdotter
1831–
Herrberga, Sverige
Grandparents
Anders Svensson
1799–1847
Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige
Lena Svensdotter
1797–1871
Vårdsberg, Östergötland, Sverige
Great-Grandparents
Sven Kinsberg
1756–1821
Stina Nilsdotter
1756–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Erik Bergfeldt
1721–1795
Ingrid Mårtensdotter
1721–1793

Johan Olofsson's Descendants

1.
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Johan (August Wadström) Olofsson (3 Sep 1863–28 Mar 1928) m. Emma Burgtson (25 Jan 1865–14 AUG 1944)
  1. 1. Minnie (Eugena) Wadstrom 1888–1913 m. Frederick (William) Hepp 1881–1934
    1. 1. Dora Hepp 1910–1993 m. Gerrit Vanderkooy 1902–1991
      1. 1. Dorothy (Ann) Vanderkooy 1929–2017 m. Harold (James) Lynch 1922–2005
      2. 2. Betty Vanderkooy 1928–2015 m. William (Edward) Fitzgerald 1926–2006
      3. 3. Donald Vanderkooy 1931–1951
      4. 4. Dick Vanderkooy 1935–1989 m. Wanda (J) Jones 1939–2019
      5. 5. Roberta (Lorraine “Bobbie”) Vanderkooy 1933–2009 m. Henry (James) Ouimet 1922–1998 m. Myron (Basil) Engberg 1915–2002
      6. 6. Geritt Vanderkooy 1930–1930
    2. 2. Lydia (“Lil” M) Hepp 1908–1988 m. Oscar Fredrickson 1885–1959 m. John (Adrian Van) Kampen 1906–1983
    3. 3. Charles (Francis “Chuck”) Hepp 1911–1945 m. Esther (Marie) Carlson 1909–
      1. 1. Charles (Francis “Chuck”) Hepp 1932–1974 m. Clella (J) Kerzan 1934–2012
      2. 2. Ronald (Fred) Hepp 1936–2000
  2. 2. Guy Walstrom 1894–1932
  3. 3. Henry (S) Wadstrom 1892–1926
  4. 4. Mable (Naomia) Wadstrom 1897–1919 m. Thomas (J) Coyle 1890–
    1. 1. Alice (Lucille) Cronk 1912–1991 m. Kenneth (Raymond) Cronk 1911–1989 m. Melvin (Alvin) Berg 1915–1993
      1. 1. Bernice (Anne) Cronk 1935–1980 m. Osborne (Robert “Sonny” Jeffers) Jr 1927–1971 m. Raymond (“Jack”) Hartwell 1928–1967
  5. 5. Ellen (E) Wadstrom 1900–
  6. 6. Myrtle Walstrom 1903– m. Lloyd (Edward) Hohenstein 1897–1943
  7. 7. Guz (A) Wadstrom 1891–
  8. 8. Harry Wadstrom 1880– m. Blanche Rutherford 1887–

Johan Olofsson's Timeline

7 Records

1863
3 Sep 1863
Birth of Johan August Wadström Olofsson in Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sweden
Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sweden
1881
1881 - 1885
Age 18
Johan August Wadström Olofsson resided here in Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige
Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige
1900
1900
Age 37
Johan August Wadström Olofsson resided here in Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Johan August Wadström Olofsson resided here in Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Johan August Wadström Olofsson resided here in Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1926
1926
Age 63
Johan August Wadström Olofsson resided here in Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1928
28 Mar 1928
Age 65
Death of Johan August Wadström Olofsson in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1863
    Event Place: Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sweden
    Record Source:
    [1] Swedish Emigration Records
    [2] UK, Outward Passenger Lists
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_788; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 158
    [4] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1891; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 574; Line: 43; List Number: 1313
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 734; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240734
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_703; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1374716
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] Sweden, Selected Indexed Household Clerical Surveys, RollFiche Number: VS-394; Volume Number: AI:19; Page Number: 269
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [11] Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books
    [12] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881 - 1885
    Event Place: Västerlösa, Östergötland, Sverige
    Record Source: Sweden, Selected Indexed Household Clerical Surveys, RollFiche Number: VS-394; Volume Number: AI:19; Page Number: 269

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_788; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 158
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 734; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240734

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1882
    Event Place: Östergötland
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1891
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: UK, Outward Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1891
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Swedish Emigration Records
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1891; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 574; Line: 43; List Number: 1313

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1896
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_703; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1374716

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 734; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240734

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 7, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_703; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1374716

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T625_788; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Nordamerika
    Record Source: Sweden, Emigrants Registered in Church Books

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1891; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 574; Line: 43; List Number: 1313

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sweden
    Record Source: Swedish Emigration Records

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitehall
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1928
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [3] Web: Muskegon County, Michigan, Death Index, 1867-1965

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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