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John Alfred Svensson 1869–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Oct 1869

Birth Location: Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige

Death Date: 12 Oct 1953

Death Location: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA

Father: Sven Magnusson

Mother: Johanna Olofsdotter

Spouse(s): Amanda Johnsdotter

Children(s): Hattie Skoglund, Julia Skoglund, Ernest Skoglund, Richard Skoglund, Ruth Skoglund

In 1869, John Alfred Svensson entered the world in Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige, born to Sven Magnusson And Johanna Cathrina Olofsdotter. In 1881, John Alfred Svensson resided in Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige. John Alfred Svensson married Amanda Christine Johnsdotter, and had children including Ernest David Skoglund, Hattie Genevieve Skoglund, Julia Eunomia Skoglund, Richard Carl Skoglund, Ruth Elizabeth Skoglund. John Alfred Svensson passed away in 1953 in Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1869, John Alfred Svensson entered the world in Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige, born to Sven Magnusson And Johanna Cathrina Olofsdotter.
  • In 1881, John Alfred Svensson resided in Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige.
  • John Alfred Svensson married Amanda Christine Johnsdotter, and had children including Ernest David Skoglund, Hattie Genevieve Skoglund, Julia Eunomia Skoglund, Richard Carl Skoglund, Ruth Elizabeth Skoglund.
  • John Alfred Svensson passed away in 1953 in Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sven Magnusson
1842–1910
Birth Location: Böjeryd Södra, Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sweden
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Johanna Olofsdotter
1840–1917
Birth Location: Kalv, Västra Götaland, Sweden
JO

Spouses(s)

Amanda Johnsdotter
1866–1953
Birth Location: Savsjo, Småland, Sweden
AJ

Children(s)

Hattie Skoglund
1906–1989
Birth Location: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
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Julia Skoglund
1898–1979
Birth Location: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
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Ernest Skoglund
1901–1968
Birth Location: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
ES
Richard Skoglund
1893–1956
Birth Location: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
RS
Ruth Skoglund
1895–1983
Birth Location: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
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John Svensson's Ancestors

Self
John Svensson
1869–1953
Birth Place: Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige
Parents
Sven Magnusson
1842–1910
Böjeryd Södra, Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sweden
Johanna (Cathrina) Olofsdotter
1840–1917
Kalv, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Grandparents
Måns (Magnus) Stefansson
1805–1876
Hensnäs, Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sweden
Helena Magnusdotter
1812–1866
Röshult Norra, Gryteryd, Jönköping
Olof Johansson
1806–1888
Kalv, Västra Götaland, Sverige
Anna (Lena) Månsdotter
1806–1880
. Bosebo, Hägerviken, Jönköpings län, SE
Great-Grandparents
Stefan Bengtsson
1756–1833
Christina Persdotter
1767–1839
Magnus Bengtsson
1784–1864
Brita Hansdotter
1788–1868
Johannes Olofsson
1772–1850
Pernilla Larsdotter
1782–1858
Måns Gunnesson
1775–1834
Cathrina Johansdotter
1779–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Bengt Stefansson
1726–1770
Chatarina Månsdotter
1728–1796
Per Jonsson
1731–1813
Sara Petersdotter
1736–1808
Bengt Larsson
1758–1799
Kerstin Mansdottor
1758–1841
Hans Johansson
1748–1796
Brita Ericksdotter
1757–1821
Olof Torbjörnsson
1739–1804
Anna Larsdotter
1744–1812
Lars Persson
1756–1818
Annika Svensdotter
1758–1821
Gunne Persson
1742–1812
Maria Gabrielsdotter
1744–1799
Johan Jonsson
1746–
Catrina Andersdotter
1740–

John Svensson's Descendants

1.
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John (Alfred) Svensson (23 Oct 1869–12 Oct 1953) m. Amanda (Christine) Johnsdotter (08 Feb 1866–03 Mar 1953)
  1. 1. Hattie (Genevieve) Skoglund 1906–1989
  2. 2. Julia (Eunomia) Skoglund 1898–1979
  3. 3. Ernest (David) Skoglund 1901–1968
  4. 4. Richard (Carl) Skoglund 1893–1956
  5. 5. Ruth (Elizabeth) Skoglund 1895–1983

John Svensson's Timeline

8 Records

1869
23 Oct 1869
Birth of John Alfred Svensson in Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige
Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige
1881
1881 - 1885
Age 12
John Alfred Svensson resided here in Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige
Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige
1900
1900
Age 31
John Alfred Svensson resided here in Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
John Alfred Svensson resided here in Geneva Ward 1, Kane, Illinois, USA
Geneva Ward 1, Kane, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
John Alfred Svensson resided here in Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
John Alfred Svensson resided here in Geneva, Kane, Illinois
Geneva, Kane, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 71
John Alfred Svensson resided here in Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
1953
12 Oct 1953
Age 84
Death of John Alfred Svensson in Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1869
    Event Place: Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige
    Record Source:
    [1] Sweden, Selected Indexed Household Clerical Surveys, RollFiche Number: VS-1074; Volume Number: AI:12; Page Number: 5
    [2] Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1859-1943, Genline AB; Johanneshov, Sweden; GID Number: 100006.46.37300; RollFiche Number: SC-598
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00822; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 45-93
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Geneva Ward 1, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T624_296; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1374309
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1240312
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T625_374; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1953
    Event Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1240312
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T625_374; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T625_374; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1240312

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1887
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Geneva Ward 1, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T624_296; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1374309

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Geneva Ward 1, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Geneva Ward 1, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T624_296; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1374309

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00822; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 45-93

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Geneva, Kane, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00822; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 45-93

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881 - 1885
    Event Place: Gryteryd, Jönköping, Sverige
    Record Source: Sweden, Selected Indexed Household Clerical Surveys, Roll/Fiche Number: VS-1074; Volume Number: AI:12; Page Number: 5
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