Montgomery County

 Declarations of Intent 1869 -1926

Record Book 8

Citizenship Index

 

 

Pages 1 - 44
 

 

OSKARSSON, Andres Gunnar

(Andres Gunnar Lundeen)

Age 33, Farmer, white, fair complexion, 5ft 9 in, 170 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes.  Scar on left front finger, nail off of little finger of left hand. Born in Kisa, Ostergotland, Sweden on February 25, 1884. Now resides RR #1 Red Oak, Iowa. Emigrated from Liverpool, England on the vessel FRANCONIA, May 26, 1912 arrived in Boston, Massachusetts June 6, 1912. Not married. Petition first denied December 17, 1920, because witness Gustafson is incompetent. Witness S.C. Nordquist, Insurance, Red Oak and Sven Pehrson Jr., Merchant, Red Oak, Ia. Cert # 731522

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5-03-1921

ENGLAND, James Campbell

Age 39, Machinist, white, complexion dark, 6 ft, 193 lbs, black hair, gray eyes, Born in Galt, Ontario, Canada on July 25, 1877. Now resides 202 West Reed St, Red Oak, Iowa. Emigrated from Windsor, Canada May 15, 1907 on the Canadian Pacific Railroad arrived in Detroit, Michigan May 15, 1907. Name of wife is Jennie England, born July 12, 1876 in Acton, Canada. 1 child, Lena Victoria born April 6, 1909 (adopted, place of birth not known) Witness: Ed Kerrihard, Manufacturer, Red Oak, Iowa and F. Y. Barnes, Clerk of District Court, Red Oak, Iowa. Certificate # 731525

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5-03-1921

SWENSON,  Edvin August

(Edwin August Swanson)

Age 27, Farmer, white, fair complexion, 5 ft 3 in, 128 lbs, light brown hair, blue eyes, born in Norra Vi Ostergotlan Sweden on June 28, 1891. Now resides RR# 4 Red Oak, Iowa. Emigrated from Gothenburg on the vessel OCEANIC (White Star Line) Dec 29, 1911, arriving in New York January 11, 1912. Last residence Mostugantidesrun, Sweden . Not married. Witness: S.C. Nordquist, Life Insurance, Red Oak, Iowa and Luther Danbom, Automobile agent, Red Oak, Iowa, Certificate # 1541661

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5-03-1921

LIEBEL, John F.

Age 51, Baker, white, fair complexion, 5ft 4 in, 165 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, born December 8, 1867 in Aftensittenback, Bavaria, Germany. Now resides in Red Oak, Iowa. Emigrated from Hamberg, Germany May 1890 arrived in New York 1890 . Name of wife is Elva C. Liebel born July 1, 1872 in Tecumsah, Nebraska. 1 child, Florence Annetta, born April 16, 1912 (adopted, place of birth unknown). Stepson Claude L. Kinsey born April 20, 1891 in Maryville, Mo. Enlisted for service September 20, 1917 at Steubenville, Ohio in Company K 332nd Infantry, Camp Sheridan, transferred in April 1918 to Company K 11th  United States Infantry and sent to Camp Forest Georgia. He was killed in France. John F Liebel filed his petition in Hiawatha, Kansas October 29, 1888. Petition was denied until challenged in 1916, Witness: C.E. Robinson, Merchant, Red Oak, Iowa and C. E. Peterson, Sheriff, Red Oak, Iowa Certificate # 731523

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5-03-1921

FAHLEN, John Hilmer

(John Hilmer Fahleen)

Born December 24, 1887 in Wimmerby, Sweden. He is a Farmer. Emigrated from Liverpool, England on September 22, 1905 on the vessel REPUBLIC arrived in Boston, Massachusetts September 30, 1905. Filed is first papers September 21, 1918 in Montgomery County, Iowa. Petition to have name changed to Fahleen on January 27, 1921. Witness: Elmer W. Johnson, Merchant, Red Oak, Iowa and Oscar Winstrand, Lawyer, Red Oak, Iowa.

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5-03-1921

GRIDLEY, Ralph Godfrey

Age 32, Farmer, white, medium complexion, 5 ft 8 in, 165 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, born April 9, 1884. Emigrated from Alameda, Canada March 13, 1916 arrived in Portal, North Dakota on the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Filed for first papers May 24, 1916 in Minot District Ward County, North Dakota. Name of wife Carrie Albestine, born February 12, 1887 in Villisca, Iowa. They now reside RR#1 Elliott, Iowa. 1 child, Helen Lucile born Alameda, Canada on July 16, 1911. Witness: Walter E. Stewart, Farmer, Elliott, Iowa and Amelia Stewart, Housewife, Elliott, Iowa, Certificate # 1541668

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2-21-1922

ANDERSON, Filip Verner

Age 33, Farmer, white, fair complexion, 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, born March 8, 1885 in Vesrta Harg Sweden. Now resides RR#3 Red Oak, Iowa. Emigrated from Goteborg, Sweden via South Hampton, England on May 14, 1913 on the vessel OLIMPIC arrived in New York May 20, 1913. Not married. Witness: J. A. Sunberg, Merchant, Red Oak, Iowa and E.F. Bruce, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa Certificate # 1614811

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5-02-1922

JOHANSON, Johan Sigfrid

(John Sigfrid Johnson)

Age 26, Farmer, white, fair complexion, 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, light brown hair, gray eyes, born March 30, 1890 in Halmstad, Hallands lan, Sweden. Now resides RR#1 Box 70 Stanton, Iowa. Emigrated from Copenhagen June 10, 1911 on the vessel FRANCONIA arriving in Boston, Massachusetts on June 19, 1911. Changed his name to John Sigfrid Johnson 8-10-1921. Witness: John Fredell, Farmer, Stanton, Iowa and O. V. McKibben, Retired, Red Oak, Iowa Certificate # 154669

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2-21-1922

NELSSON, Carl Wilhelm

(Carl Wilhelm Nelson)

Age 23, Farmer, white, complexion fair, 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left hand below thumb, born October 27, 1892 in Torup, Halland, Sweden, now lives in Coburg, Iowa. Emigrated from Copenhagen September 25, 1910 arrived in New York October 5, 1910. Name of wife Ette Nelson born May 4, 1894 in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. 2 children, Arnold Wilhelm Nelson born October 6, 1915 and Mildred Laurine Nelson born December 6, 1920. Changed his name to Nelson June 23, 1922. Witness: Simon Swanson, Farmer, Emerson, Iowa and Zephaniah Morgan, Gas business, Red Oak, Iowa, Certificate # 1614812

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1-02-1923

GINEO, Tommei

(James Tomei)

Age 22, Laborer, white, dark complexion, 5 ft 6 in, 160 lbs, black hair, gray eyes. Born June 2, 1895 in Lucca, Italy. Now resides in Villisca, Iowa. Emigrated from Havere, France February 28, 1914 on the vessel SAVEY arrived in New York March 8, 1914. Name of wife is Rita Tommei born May 24, 1899 in Lucca, Italy. No children. Petitioner desires that his given name be changed to James and last name to be spelled with one m. Witness: Leslie Arbuckle, Painter, Villisca, Iowa and John L Wheeler, Banker, Villisca, Iowa Certifice # 1614813

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5-01-1923

GRIFFIN, John Alfred

Age 33, Farmer, white, fair complexion, 6 ft, 180 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, Born October 5, 1887 in Cardiff, South Wales, England. Now resides RR#2 Emerson, Iowa. Emigrated from Liverpool, England March 13, 1913 on the vessel CARMANIA arrived in New York March 24, 1913. Name of wife is Berta Griffin born August 22, 1890 in Iowa. No children. Witness: W. M. Kellenbarger, Farmer, Emerson, Iowa and C. W. Bishop, Farmer, Emerson, Iowa, Certificate # 1614814

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5-01-1923

ELIASSON, Albin

Age 34, Farmer, white, light complexion, 5 ft 11 in, 165 lbs, brown hair, gray eyes. Born March 2, 1886 in Halmstad, Sweden now resides RR#1 Box 66 Stanton, Iowa. Emigrated from Copenhagen on November 10, 1912 on the vessel FRANCONIA arrived in Boston, Massachusetts November 22, 1912. Not married. Witness: Simon Swanson, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa and John S. Johnson, Farmer, Henderson, Iowa.

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2-26-1923 

OLSON, Paul Fredrick Melker

Farmer, resides Stanton, Iowa, born April 17, 1896 in Smoland Kalmar Lan, Sweden. Emigrated from Malmo Sweden August 20, 1909 on the vessel EMPRESS OF IRELAND arriving in Detroit, Michigan September 2, 1909. Declared his Intention (first papers) September 3, 1919 at Rockford Illinois. Not married.

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JANSON, Thure Sigfrid

Farmer, resides RR#6 Red Oak, Iowa. Born June 2, 1886 in Illerater, Tangelanda, Sweden. He is white, fair complexion, 5ft 10 in, 175 lbs, light brown hair, gray eyes. Emigrated from Gothemburg, Sweden on the vessel CARONIA (Cunard Line) landing in New York July 10, 1906. Not married. Witness: B. A. Shaver, Attorney, Red Oak, Iowa and Arthur Johnson, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa

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1-12-1925

BELL, Annie Olsdatter

She is a Maid, white, light complexion, light hair, blue eyes, 5ft 5 in, 140 lbs. Now resides at 808 Eighth St. Red Oak, Iowa, born November 23, 1877 in Selbu, Norway. Emigrated from Liverpool, England March 27, 1907 on the vessel BALTIC arriving in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Hennepin County) Not married. Witness: William Gardner, Retired Lawyer, Red Oak, Iowa and Charlotte Gardner, Housewife, Red Oak, Iowa  Certificate # 1614815

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1-12-1925

LANTZ, Albin Osskar Kondrad

Now resides at RR#1 Stanton, Iowa, Farmer, born May 21, 1885 in Degenas, Sweden. Emigrated from Gothenborg September 7, 1904 on the vessel NEW YORK (American Line) arriving New York September 18, 1904. Name of wife is Alma F. Lantz born June 11, 1884 in Kvarn, Sweden. 2 children: Norman A. F. Lantz born February 21, 1919 Stanton, Iowa and Myron Ivor Lantz born February 21, 1919 Stanton, Iowa.

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OLSON, Paul Fredrick Melker

Resides RR#2 Stanton, Iowa. He is a Farmer, born April 17, 1896 in Smoland, Kalmar Lan, Sweden. White, fair complexion, 6 ft, 155 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, emigrated from Malo, Sweden September 2, 1909 on the vessel EMPRESS OF IRELAND landing Port of Detroit, Michigan . Not married. Witness: W. A. Carlson, Farmer, Stanton, Iowa and Andrew Edward Jacobson, Farmer, Stanton, Iowa

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6-16-1925   

NIELSON, Christen Alfred

Resides RR# 1 Stanton, Iowa. He is a Blacksmith. Born November 21, 1897 in Soldjerg, Denmark. White, light complexion, 5 ft 7 in, 165 lbs, light brown hair, gray eyes, tattoo on both arms. Emigrated from Copenhagen on April 17, 1919 on the vessel HELLIGOLAV arriving New York April 30, 1919. Not married. Witness: E.E. Hossle, Manager of Service Station, Red Oak, Iowa and Geo R. Askey, Office Manager, Red Oak, Iowa, Certificate # 1614817

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6-16-1925

MAGNUSON, Nels Fabian

Resides RR#2, Red Oak, Iowa. He is a Farmer, born November 3, 1888 in Flesseryd, Sweden. White, fair complexion, 5 ft 4 in, 120 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes. Emigrated from Liverpool, England September 15, 1913 on the vessel LUSITANIA landing in New York September 21, 1913. Name of wife is Ellen Amanda born November 12, 1895. 2 children: Elsie Vina born July 3, 1919 Red Oak, Iowa and Elver Leland born April 27, 1924 Red Oak, Iowa. Witness: John Donohue, Retired, Red Oak, Iowa and Axel Nelson, Farmer, Stanton, Iowa. Certificate # 2274336

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4-27-1926

PALMBERG, Per John Gottfrid

Resides 410 West Washington Avenue Red Oak, Iowa. Blacksmith, born February 13, 1882 in Jon Koping Co Sweden. White, light complexion, 5 ft 8 in, 170 lbs, light red hair, blue eyes. Emigrated from Jon Koping County Sweden on June 12, 1901 on the vessel ETURIA landing New York June 22, 1901. Name of wife is Ellen Augusta. 2 children: Karl John born January 19, 1911 Red Oak, Iowa and Paul Arthur born August 6, 1915. Witness: Charles O Peterson, Merchant, Red Oak, Iowa and J. Luther Peters, Tailor, Red Oak, Iowa

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1-05-1926

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 JOLAS,  Evangelos Basil

Resides in Red Oak, Iowa. He is a candy maker. Born November 23, 1900 in Kastrake Thessaly, Greece. White, dark complexion, 5 ft 6 in, 160 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, scar on left temple. Emigrated from Pireus, Greece on February 4, 1916 on the White Star Line landing Boston, Massachusetts February 25, 1916. Not married. Witness: J. R. Lomis, Abstractor, Red Oak, Iowa and Lloyd E Billings, Attorney, Red Oak, Iowa, Certificate #2274335

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4-27-1926

PETERSON, Klas Emil

Resides Red Oak, Iowa. He is a laborer, born November 12, 1881 in Sweden. Emigrated from Liverpool, England April 15, 1914 on the vessel MAURETANIA, landing New York April 24, 1914. Not married. Petition denied, applicant claimed exemption on account of being alien but without prejudice to file hereafter as provided by law.

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4-27-1926

JOLAS, Baios

Resides Red Oak, Iowa. He is a confectioner. Born February 27, 1896 in Kastrake Thessaly, Greece. White, fair complexion, 5 ft 7 in, 163 lbs, black hair, brown eyes. Emigrated from Pireus, Greece April 1, 1912 on the vessel ATLANTA, landing New York April 6, 1912. Name of wife is Constance 25 years old born 1902. No children. Witness: H C Houghton, Banker, Red Oak, Iowa and H J Fisher, Insurance, Red Oak, Iowa

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5-24-1927

FRANSSON, Oskar Arthur

Resides RFD #2 Box 16 Red Oak, Iowa. He is a laborer, born January 23, 1894 in Nolgarden Igelstad Undernas Sweden. White, light complexion, 5 ft 10 in, 147 lbs, light hair, blue eyes. Emigrated from Sweden April 15, 1914 on the vessel MAURATANIA landing New York April 23, 1914. Not married. Witness: J B Docker, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa and F O Carlson, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa

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4-27-1926

PETERSON, Klas Emil

Resides Red Oak, Iowa. He is a laborer. Born November 12, 1881 in Sweden. White, light complexion, 5 ft 7 in, 150 lbs, black hair, gray eyes. Emigrated from Liverpool England April 15, 1914 on the vessel MAURETANIA landing New York April 24, 1914. Not married. Witness: C O Enquist, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa and W A Focht, Retired, Red Oak, Iowa

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5-02-1927

JONES, David Perry

Resides RR#1 Emerson, Iowa. He is a Farmer, born October 15, 1896 in Meivod, Wales. White, fair complexion, 5 ft 9 in, 141 lbs, brown hair, gray eyes, scar on right cheek. Emigrated from Liverpool, England - February 23, 1921 on the vessel CEDRIC landing New York March 4, 1921. Name of wife is Lillian born on October 6, 1897 in Cheshire, England. 3 children: David Norman Jones born May 1, 1922, Emerson, Iowa and Leslie Dean Jones born February 5, 1924 Emerson, Iowa and Delbert Edward Jones born October 6, 1926, Emerson, Iowa. Witness: W Roy Edwards, Farmer, Red Oak, and Morris Evans, Farmer, Emerson, Iowa.

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5-02-1927

KIRBY, Lucie Marie (nee Covette)

Resides 309 West Coolbaugh St. Red Oak, Iowa. She is a Housewife, born January 8,1882 in Yoetol, France. Emigrated from LeHavre, France October 21, 1922 landing in New York October 28, 1922. Married to Francis Kirby, born September 26, 1922 in Yorkshire England. No children. Witness: Paul Bruce, Retired, Red Oak, Iowa and Mrs G Hayes Red Oak, Iowa.

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4-24-1928

SANDER, Carl Martin

Resides Villisca, Iowa, Farmer, born February 25, 1880 in Sweden, White, light complexion, 6 ft, 180 lbs, auburn hair, blue eyes. Emigrated from Edmonton, Canada August 25, 1915 by way of D E & P railroad to Ft. Francis, Minnesota. Not married. Witness: O S Sander, Farmer, Villisca, Iowa and C A Sander, Farmer, Villisca, Iowa.

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4-24-1928

CARLSON, Carl Algot

Resides RR#2, Emerson, Iowa, Farmer, born December 23, 1877 in Ukna Kalmar lan Sweden. White, fair complexion, 5 ft 9 in, 180 lbs, brown hair, gray eyes. Emigrated from Gothenburg April 10, 1898 on the vessel UMRIA (Conrad Line) landing in New York April 23, 1898. Name of wife is Anna Tena Carlson born August 25, 1882 in Omaha, Nebraska. Witness: John Borg, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa and P G Peterson, Farmer -  Emerson, Iowa. 

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4-24-1928

NELSON, Gustav Eric

Resides RR #1 Red Oak, Iowa, Farmer, born August 7, 1896 in Rumskulla, Sacken, Sweden, White, fair complexion, 5 ft 10 in, 150 lbs, light brown hair, blue eyes. Emigrated from Chresleana, Norway December 10, 1918 on the vessel SCANDINAVIAN AMERICA  landing New York December 27, 1918. Not married, Witness: Wm. Peterson, Insurance, Red Oak, Iowa and Carl Bexell, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa.

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4-24-1928

HEMSTED, Nellie I.

Resides Elliott, Iowa, She is a housewife, born October 21, 1883, emigrated from Cupar Sask, Canada August 6, 1926 on the CP Railroad. Petition denied. Witness: Mrs Charles Kenney, Housewife, Elliott, Iowa and Mrs Hal Ploghoft, Housewife, Elliot, Iowa

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POWERS, Johanna

Resides at  610 Corning St. Red Oak, Iowa, Occupation Domestic, born December 26, 1864 at Waterford, Ireland. Emigrated from Queenstown, Ireland October 20, 1878 on the vessel WYOMING landing New York October 30, 1878. Not married. Petition denied due to Petitioner herein died December 10, 1928. This petition is therefore dismissed. Witness: John C Bryant, Banker, Red Oak, Iowa and John R Lomas, Abstractor, Red Oak, Iowa

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NILSON, Karl Erick

Resides RR#1 Red Oak, Iowa, Farmer, born January 5, 1894 in Sweden, White, light complexion, 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes. Emigrated from Liverpool, England June 25, 1913 on the vessel FRANCONIA landing Boston, Massachusetts on July 2, 1913. Not married. 2 children: August Arthur Nilson born Aug 3, 1920 Bedford, Iowa and Gertrude Genevieve Nilson born June 16, 1922 Bedford, Iowa. Witness: August Anderson, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa and John Miekle, Farmer, Bedford, Iowa.

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4-24-1928

GRIFFIN, Berta Edna

Age 37, Housewife, resides Route 2, Emerson, Iowa. Born August 22, 1890, Husband Alfred John Griffin Born October 5, 1887 in Cardiff South Wales, England. Witness: Bertha A Kellenbarger, Housewife, Emerson, Iowa and Edna Adel Robinson, Housewife, Red Oak, Iowa

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4-24-1928

BENGTSSON, August

Age 31, Farmer, now resides Emerson, Iowa, white, fair complexion, 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, light hair, blue eyes, slight scar under right lower eyelid. Born in Halmstad, Sweden June 18, 1889. Emigrated from Copenhagen on the vessel BALTIC landing New York March 6, 1912, name of wife is Ester Marie born September 24, 1892 in Sweden. 1 child, Harold Edwin Bengtsson ( stepson), born May 27, 1914 1720, Summerdale Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Witness: John S Johnson, Farmer, Henderson, Iowa and Simon N Swanson, Farmer, Emerson, Iowa

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4-24-1928

ERICKSON, Carl Verner

Age 33, Farmer, white, fair complexion, 6 ft in, 180 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, born in Svarts, Nykopin Lan Sweden August 24, 1890. Now lives Route #6 Red Oak, , emigrated from Gothenberg, Sweden on the vessel CELTIC ( White Star Line ) landing New York November 3, 1890. Name of wife is Gladys Charlotte Erickson born in Stanton, Iowa September 22, 1894. 2 children, Carl Melvin Erickson born July 22, 1916 in Villisca, Iowa and Ralph Marion Erickson born May 20, 1923 in Red Oak, Iowa. Witness: C H Hossle, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa and C A Renander, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa

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4-24-1928

LANTZ, Albin Osskar Kondrad

Age 39, Farmer, Stanton, Iowa, born May 21, 1885 in Degenas, Sweden, white, fair complexion, 6 ft 2 in, 170 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, slight scar on third finger of left hand. Emigrated from Gothenborg on vessel NEW YORK (American Line) landing in New York September 18, 1904. Name of wife is Alma T Lantz, born June 11, 1886 in Sweden. 2 children: Norman Theadore Lantz born December 21, 1915 Stanton, Iowa and Myron Iver Lantz born February 21, 1919 Stanton, Iowa. Witness: Henry Ossian, Farmer, Stanton, and C O Issacson, Farmer, Stanton, Iowa

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4-23-1929

SCHMID, Gottfried

Age 39, Farmer, white, light complexion, 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, dark hair, gray eyes, scar on lower lip, born in Herznach, Switzerland on December 22, 1886. Now lives RR#6 Red Oak, Iowa, emigrated from Bremen on the vessel RHEIN landing in New York on February 27, 1907. Name of wife is Matilda Schmid born in Basel, Switzerland on February 24, 1891. 2 children: Elizabeth Mary Schmid born July 3, 1923 Red Oak and George Francis Schmid born October 11, 1924 Red Oak, Iowa. Witness: E A Taylor, Laborer, Red Oak, and Paul Bruce, Retired, Red Oak, Iowa

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4-23-1929

FAGRELL, Ragnar

Age 20, Laborer, 210 South 3rd St. Red Oak, Iowa, born May 13, 1903 in Karlskoga, Orebro, Sweden. White, fair complexion, 5 ft 8 in, emigrated from Gothenberg on the vessel DROTTINGHOLM  landing New York January 8, 1923. Name of wife is Edith Hannah ( age 24 ) born October 8, 1904, 1 child, Mary Ann Fagrell (age 1) born September 6, 1927. Witness: John Larson, Laborer, Red Oak, Iowa and Andrew Fredrickson, Carpenter, Red Oak, Iowa. Changed his name to Ragnar Farnum on April 23, 1924

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4-23-1929

NILSON, David Valdemar

Age 27, Farmer, now lives RT#4 Red Oak, Iowa, born October 13, 1895 in Vestervik, Sweden, white, fair complexion, 6 ft, 180 lbs, red hair, blue eyes, scar under chin on right side. Emigrated from Gothenburg, Sweden  October 28, 1920 on vessel DROTTINGHOLM landing New York on November 8, 1920. Not married. Witness: John Alfred Peterson, Insurance Salesman, Red Oak, Iowa and Carl J Anderson, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa

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5-05-1930

SCHMID , Mathilda

Housewife, now lives RR#6 Red Oak, Iowa, born February 24, 1891 in Basle, Switzerland. Emigrated from LeHavre October 21, 1922 on the vessel PARIS landing New York October 28, 1922. Husband, Gottfried Schmid, born December 22, 1886 in Herznach, Switzerland. 2 Children: Elizabeth Mary born July 3, 1923 in Red Oak, Iowa and George Francis born Oct 11, 1924 Red Oak, Iowa. Witness: Paul Bruce, Retired, Red Oak, Iowa and Addie F Taylor, Housewife, Red Oak, Iowa. Petition denied April 29, 1930, no certificate of arrival is attached and made a part of said petition.

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4-29-1930

ROSENQUIST, Otto Martin Folke

Age 24, Farmer, born January 7, 1903 in Vimmerby, Sweden, white, light complexion, 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes. Now lives at RR#3 Red Oak, Iowa, emigrated from Goteborg, Sweden July 21, 1923 on the vessel DROTTINGHOLM landing New York August 1, 1923, Not married. Witness: Eric G Rosenquist, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa and George L Mainquist, Farmer, Red Oak, Iowa

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5-03-1930

 

~  source Montgomery County Historical Society, Red Oak, Iowa

~ Compiled and Transcribed by Jeanette Lawson, Myra Damewood and Donna Smith