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I am trying to write short history books for my children about their ancestors who emmigrated to the United States. My husband's family's records indicate that Gustave Ohlson (born 1820) and Johanna Anderson Olsen (born 1810 in Bastassen Versas, Skaraborg) and their daughter Mary Charlotte Ohlson came from Svenstorp Skaraborg Sweeden. But when I seached the internet for Svenstorp, there seemed to be several towns with that name. I am working from handwritten documents that are somewhat difficult to read, so the spelling could be completely off. I was hoping to include a map in my book and maybe some historical pictures of the area. Any ideas on how I might figure out which town she came from?

Robin

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Permalink Reply by Richard Dahlqvist on January 2, 2011 at 2:03pm

I can also tell you that there was a son, Johan Gustaf, born in Sventorp, Sweden on January 14 1857.

But he unfortunately died March 21 1858 in Sventorp.

And as for a map...

If you use the following link to Google Maps You will find that the red arrow is pointing at Sventorp.

Sventorp

Permalink Reply by Robin Liljenquist Anderson on January 3, 2011 at 8:49am

You all are so wonderful! I am overwhelmed by how willing everyone is to help. I did have record of Johan, but no death date. Do you have a source for your information? I am trying to document everything carefully. Is this a family you are researching? I would love to share information with you if you are.

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