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Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson 1640–1692 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1640

Birth Location: At sea on the Atlantic aboard the Kalmar Nyckel

Death Date: 7 May 1692

Death Location: Wicaco, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania

Father: Sven Gunnarsson

Mother: Brigetta Jestenburg

Spouse(s): Lydia Ashman

Children(s): Mary Swanson, John Swanson, Peter Swanson, Brigitta Swanson, Lydia Swanson, Swan Swanson, Catherine Swanson, Johan Svensson, Maria Svensson, Catharine Svensson

In 1640, Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson entered the world in At sea on the Atlantic aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, born to Sven Gunnarsson And Brigetta Matteson Jestenburg. Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson married Lydia Ashman, and had children including Brigitta Swanson, Catharine Svensson, Catherine Swanson, Johan Svensson, John Swanson, Lydia Swanson, Maria Svensson, Mary Swanson, Peter Swanson, Swan Swanson. Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson passed away in 1692 in Wicaco, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1640, Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson entered the world in At sea on the Atlantic aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, born to Sven Gunnarsson And Brigetta Matteson Jestenburg.
  • Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson married Lydia Ashman, and had children including Brigitta Swanson, Catharine Svensson, Catherine Swanson, Johan Svensson, John Swanson, Lydia Swanson, Maria Svensson, Mary Swanson, Peter Swanson, Swan Swanson.
  • Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson passed away in 1692 in Wicaco, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sven Gunnarsson
1610–1678
Birth Location: Skaraborg, Dalarnas, Sweden
SG
Brigetta Jestenburg
1612–1692
Birth Location: Skänninge, Stockholm, Sweden
BJ

Spouses(s)

Lydia Ashman
1647–1703
Birth Location: Hempstead, Suffolk, New York
LA

Children(s)

Mary Swanson
1683–1739
Birth Location: Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
MS
John Swanson
1667–1736
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
JS
Peter Swanson
1668–1736
Birth Location: Wicaco, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
PS
Brigitta Swanson
1678–1699
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
BS
Lydia Swanson
1680–1761
Birth Location: Ensham, Oxfordshire, , England
LS
Swan Swanson
1682–1712
Birth Location: Upland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
SS
Catherine Swanson
1686–
Birth Location: Wicaco, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
CS
Johan Svensson
1667–1736
Birth Location: Upland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
JS
Maria Svensson
1671–
Birth Location: Upland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
MS
Catharine Svensson
1682–
Birth Location: Upland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
CS

Olaf Svensson's Ancestors

Self
Olaf Svensson
1640–1692
Birth Place: At sea on the Atlantic aboard the Kalmar Nyckel
Parents
Sven Gunnarsson
1610–1678
Skaraborg, Dalarnas, Sweden
Brigetta (Matteson) Jestenburg
1612–1692
Skänninge, Stockholm, Sweden
Grandparents
Gunnar (Matsson) Rambo
1579–1611
Rambo, Vasterbotten, Sweden
Anne Paulsdotter
1581–1615
Rambo, Vasterbotten, Sweden
NILS JESTENBURG
1588–
Skänninge, Stockholm, Sweden
Britta (Pherdotter) Phersson
1600–1663
Väsa, Dalarnas, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Paul Jonsen
1555–1620
Magdalena Nilsdotter
1540–1630
Adriaan Joosten*
1570–1641
Anna Holschers
1570–
Per Eriksson
1550–1610
Kerstin Larsdotter
1550–1632
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anna Norell**
1515–
Peter Doedijns*
1548–1604
Margriet Dussen*
1550–1600

Olaf Svensson's Descendants

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Olaf (Woola "Ollie") Svensson (1640–7 May 1692) m. Lydia Ashman (Apr 1647–28 Dec 1703)
  1. 1. Mary Swanson 1683–1739 m. Samuel Chamberlain 1685–1769
    1. 1. Elizabeth Chamberlain 1709–1758 m. Corp. (Thomas Sampson) Lanier 1712–1757 m. Cuthbert Smith 1710–1780
      1. 1. *Agnes (Rachael Lanier) (Davis) 1752–1813 m. William Davis 1747–1818
        1. 1. Edward Davis 1770–1852 m. Dorothy (Maragret) Mason 1781–1854
        2. 2. Capt. (William Thomas) Davis 1772–1858 m. Mary Gresham 1771–1824
        3. 3. James (Sherwood) Davis 1802–1877 m. Judith (L. "Judah") Gresham 1780–1860
        4. 4. Baxter (Boswell) Davis 1791–1877 m. Unity (C) Power 1787– m. Elizabeth ('Betsy') Strain 1796–1861
        5. 5. Samuel (Arnold) Davis 1775–1826 m. Charity King 1777–1847
        6. 6. Lewis (Lanier) Davis* 1744–1833 m. Louisa (Tucker) Crosby 1803–1870
        7. 7. Joshua Davis 1782–1847 m. Martha (Patsy) Trammell 1792–1872
        8. 8. Micajah (Washington) Davis 1795–1870 m. Elisabeth Bridges 1792–1825 m. Lucy (R.) Cabaniss 1809–
        9. 9. Thomas (William) Davis 1772–1858 m. Susannah Barnett 1772–1839
        10. 10. Lucy Davis 1787–1813 m. William Henderson 1780–
        11. 11. Charles (Henry) Davis 1778–1831 m. Matilda Whatley 1780–
        12. 12. Elisabeth Davis 1780–1840 m. Robert Echols 1774–1874
        13. 13. Samuel Davis 1785–1833
      2. 2. Capt (Walton Harris) Sr. 1744–1818 m. Walton Harris 1744–1818
        1. 1. Edwin (Lanier) Harris 1769–1831
        2. 2. Gen. (Buckner F.) Harris 1761–1814
        3. 3. Judge (Sampson) Harris 1763–1848
        4. 4. Gen (Jeptha Vining Harris) Sr 1782–1856
        5. 5. Augustine (H.) Harris 1766–1836
        6. 6. Littleton HARRIS 1760–1765
        7. 7. Joel Harris 1765–1765
        8. 8. Elizabeth Harris 1776–1818
        9. 9. Nathan Harris 1771–1809
        10. 10. Simeon Harris 1772–1831
        11. 11. Col. (Walton) Harris 1775–1820
        12. 12. Lester (Harris) 1752 1752–
        13. 13. Jeptha (Vining Harris) 1760 1760–1856
        14. 14. Rebecca (Harris 1765) DNA-4 1765–1836
        15. 15. William (Hugh Harris) 1798 1798–1863
      3. 3. Thomas Lanier 1746–1821
      4. 4. Major (Lewis L) 36th 1750–1792 m. Anne (Eliza (mLanier)) Butler 1760–1802 m. Esther (Butts) Thorne 1775–1855
        1. 1. Noel Lanier 1811–1890
        2. 2. Pvt. (Isaac Lewis) Lanier 1806–1885
        3. 3. James Lanier 1802–1865
        4. 4. Sarah Lanier 1800–1860
        5. 5. Elizabeth ("Betsey") Lanier 1780–1849
        6. 6. Clarisa (M.) Lanier 1804–1837
        7. 7. Mary (Polly (mMcCall)) Lanier 1784–1871
        8. 8. Rev. (Thomas Butler Lanier) Sr. 1782–1870
        9. 9. Amy Lanier 1781–1864 m. James (M) Kelly 1795–1849 m. James (Roundtree) Johnson 1791–1860 m. James (Roundtree) Johnson 1790–1860
      5. 5. Winifred (Amy) Lanier 1747–1843 m. Drury Ledbetter 1743–1801
        1. 1. Williamson Ledbetter 1764–1860
        2. 2. Nancy Ledbetter 1769–1799
        3. 3. Rowland Ledbetter 1764–1842
        4. 4. Asa Ledbetter 1787–1828
        5. 5. Lucy Ledbetter 1780–1780
        6. 6. Washington ((Drury W)) Ledbetter 1779–1846
        7. 7. Agatha Ledbetter 1777–1828
        8. 8. Caroline (Agnes) Ledbetter 1771–1829
        9. 9. Susan (Washington) Ledbetter 1773–
        10. 10. Henry (Cupp) Ledbetter 1765–1835
      6. 6. Benjamin Lanier 1742–1789
      7. 7. Walton (Harris) Lanier 1739–1809
      8. 8. Jessie Lanier 1749–1802
      9. 9. Anne (Nancy) Lanier 1745–1833
      10. 10. Burwell (Lanier) (Slaveowner) 1741–1812
      11. 11. Martha Lanier 1740–1823
      12. 12. Lucy Lanier 1742–1827
      13. 13. Sampson Lanier 1757–1757
      14. 14. William (Drury) Lanier 1744–1788
      15. 15. Buckner Lanier 1742–1811
  2. 2. John Swanson 1667–1736
  3. 3. Peter Swanson 1668–1736
  4. 4. Brigitta Swanson 1678–1699
  5. 5. Lydia Swanson 1680–1761
  6. 6. Swan Swanson 1682–1712
  7. 7. Catherine Swanson 1686–
  8. 8. Johan Svensson 1667–1736
  9. 9. Maria Svensson 1671–
  10. 10. Catharine Svensson 1682–

Olaf Svensson's Timeline

2 Records

1640
1640
Birth of Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson in At sea on the Atlantic aboard the Kalmar Nyckel
At sea on the Atlantic aboard the Kalmar Nyckel
1692
7 May 1692
Age 52
Death of Olaf Woola "Ollie" Svensson in Wicaco, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania
Wicaco, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1640
    Event Place: At sea on the Atlantic aboard the Kalmar Nyckel

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1692
    Event Place: Wicaco, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania
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