Rachelle Parrella

Female

Waltham, MA

United States

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What surnames are you interested in researching?
Akesson, Olson, Pearson, Nilson, Mattsdotter, Bengsdotter maybe more? I am also going to be searching my maternal grandfather's side which is Colby. My maternal grandmother's side, Shallies, which I can't seem to locate at all!
What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
Sweden, Norway, England, Netherlands
What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
Beginning Family History Researcher

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  • Sue Pearson Greichunos

    Hi Rachelle ~ My Persson line is from around Filipstad, Värmlands län, Sweden.  My Grandfather was a blacksmith in the region, his sons learned tool and diemaking trade then four of them emigrated to the U.S., but the oldest (Johan Adolf -- John here, but Adolf in Sweden) returned about 1929 to remain.  I, too, would like to travel to Sweden someday to help fill in some of the gaps. 
    I like all the photos you've uploaded.  I haven't done this yet, but I will try to do so.  Thanks for contacting me.  It may be a long shot that we have a mutual relative, but I would enjoy sharing notes.  Good hunting to us both in our family searches.
    ~ Sue

    Feb 7, 2012