The Sandstrom Family
Anna Karolina Lundberg
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The Sandstrom name was first taken by the children of Erik Jakobsson Sandberg, who was born in 1802 in Tällträsk in Piteå parish and Brita Greta Olofsdotter, who was born in 1796 in Åträsk in Piteå. They had at least nine children, one of whom was Jonas Petter Sandstrom. The family lived in Rosfors bruk, where Erik worked as a roast burner.
In purifying iron ore, before it was put into the blast furnace, they had to burn away some impurities, such as sulfer. Near the furnace there was another furnace where this "roasting" was done. Jonas Petter Sandstrom worked as a blacksmith at Rosfors bruk and then later at Melderstein bruk. Jonas Petter married Anna Karolina Lundberg, who was born July 4, 1827 in Björnberget, Älvsby. She was the daughter of Daniel Sponton, who was born in 1786 in Öjebyn in Piteå parish, and Katarina Eriksdotter, who was born in Piteå in 1789. Daniel Sponton was a soldier, settler, and crown crofter. A crown crofter, or state crofter was someone who started farming on new land and sometimes did not have to pay taxes. The land in Northern Sweden was not good for farmer because of the short summers and earlier frost. Daniel Sponton's name before conscription was Eriksson. Sponton is a kind of military weapon, like a bayonet, and it is also a miltary title. There are only about 50 Swedes with the surname Sponton today and most of them live in Norrland. |
When Daniel Sponton died in 1833, his infirm wife was alone with seven children. They were supported by the parish. The children, who took the surname Lundberg, were Erik Magnus, Stina Greta, Daniel Gustaf, Cajsa Lisa, Anna Karolina, Peter Anton, and Johannes.
On March 25, 1895, J.P. Sandstrom died at Melderstein bruk. The date of death of Anna Karolina is not known.
Anna Karolina was fondly remembered by her granddaughter Adèle (Gustafsson) Nyberg as a very kind woman and a talented dressmaker.
On March 25, 1895, J.P. Sandstrom died at Melderstein bruk. The date of death of Anna Karolina is not known.
Anna Karolina was fondly remembered by her granddaughter Adèle (Gustafsson) Nyberg as a very kind woman and a talented dressmaker.
The children of Jonas Petter Sandstrom and Anna Karolina Lundberg:
Jonas Gustaf October 5, 1849 - January 6, 1931
Erik Anton September 12, 1851 - death unknown
Carolina Charlotta September 23, 1853 - death unknown
Hilda Margareta March 3, 1856 -August 26, 1933
Anna Amalia January 24, 1858 - October 1, 1931
Johan Emil November 12, 1860 - November 12, 1926
Carl Ludvig June 5, 1863 - November 16, 1932
Augusta Vilhelmina September 10, 1865 - 1869
Ingeborg Johanna March 2, 1868 - May 23, 1957
Augusta Wilhelmina July 13, 1870 - September 22, 1952
Oskar Fritioff Wandler December 1, 1872 - June 14, 1940
Erik Anton September 12, 1851 - death unknown
Carolina Charlotta September 23, 1853 - death unknown
Hilda Margareta March 3, 1856 -August 26, 1933
Anna Amalia January 24, 1858 - October 1, 1931
Johan Emil November 12, 1860 - November 12, 1926
Carl Ludvig June 5, 1863 - November 16, 1932
Augusta Vilhelmina September 10, 1865 - 1869
Ingeborg Johanna March 2, 1868 - May 23, 1957
Augusta Wilhelmina July 13, 1870 - September 22, 1952
Oskar Fritioff Wandler December 1, 1872 - June 14, 1940
Standing left to right: Karin, John Ludvig, and Ingeborg.
Seated left to right: Carl Gustaf, and Carl Ludvig. |
The Carl Ludvig Sandstrom FamilyCarl Ludvig Sandstrom, (born June 5, 1863), and Karin Magdalena Jacobsson, (born November 14, 1863), were married in Luleå, Norrland, Sweden on December 28, 1887. From the birth and christening book in Råneå, where Karin was born, she is listed as Kajsa Magl (short for Magdalena). She was the daughter of Abraham Jacobsson and Maria Christina Engfors. The Jacobsson family lived in Hvitåfors (old spelling), which is now called Vitåfors. At that time it was part of Råneå commune,and later became Luleå commune. (Many small communes were put together for administrative reasons.) From the "husförhörslängden," (household exam), 1870 - 1879, Abraham Jacobsson was listed as poor and ill. The household exam was conducted by the parish minister to check parish members for knowledge of their religion and Luther's catechism, as well as their ability to read and write.
Carl Ludvig and Karin Magdalena's first child, John Ludvig Sandstrom, was born November 11, 1888. According to the emigration records, Carl Ludvig emigrated to America in 1890, destination Bloomington. The following year, Karin and John Ludvig emigrated. Carl had settled in Ilion, New York, and this is where Karin and son, John met him. On April 28, 1892, their second child, Ingeborg, was born in New York. At some time after this, the family moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, and on April 30, 1898, Carl Gustaf was born. Sometime in 1899, Karin and her three children travelled to Sweden, possibly to accompany her brother-in-law, Emil and his children after his wife, Pauline, died on March 27,1899. Karin and her children returned to Worcester in September 1900. |
Carl Ludvig was a machinist at the South Works, American Steel and Wire Company. Carl Ludvig and his wife, Karin, were among the founding members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church,Emanuel Lutheran Church in Quinsigamond Village. Carl Ludvig was a member of a music band along with his son, John. He was a charter member of the Roebling Lodge, I.O.O.F. and the Rockwood Relief Association of Worcester. On November 16, 1932, Carl Ludvig died in his home on 24 Courtland Street.
Karin Magdalena was a member of the Dorcas Society and Women's Missionary Society of the Trinity Lutheran Church where she was also a charter member. She was also a member of the Fairlawn Hospital Aid Society, Old Folkes Friendly Society, Flora Lodge, V.O., and Worcester Lodge of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America. On her 90th birthday, November 14, 1953, Karin Magdalena died in her home at 80 Lincoln Street. She left her three children, a sister, Matilda Olafson in Sweden, seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Karin Magdalena was a member of the Dorcas Society and Women's Missionary Society of the Trinity Lutheran Church where she was also a charter member. She was also a member of the Fairlawn Hospital Aid Society, Old Folkes Friendly Society, Flora Lodge, V.O., and Worcester Lodge of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America. On her 90th birthday, November 14, 1953, Karin Magdalena died in her home at 80 Lincoln Street. She left her three children, a sister, Matilda Olafson in Sweden, seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
In this 1906 picture, Carl Ludvig is seated in the center and his son, John Ludvig is kneeling on the left.
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Sven Louis SandstromSven Louis Sandstrom, the third oldest son of John Ludvig Sandstrom and Emma Irene Enberg Sandstrom was born in Worcester Massachusetts on March 13, 1921. He graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1939. Before entering the Army Air Force on June 18, 1942, he was employed by Norton Company in Worcester. During the second world war, he served with the 342nd fighter squadron, as an airplane armorer in the Southwest Pacific. New Guinea, Northern Solomon, Bismark Archipelago, and Luzon, Southern Philippines, were among the places where he was stationed during the Japanese air offensive. He earned the Good Conduct medal, Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge, and Philippines Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars. He received his formal honorable discharge on November 14, 1945 and from there he returned to Worcester.
After the war, Sven Louis (Louie) returned home. On November 29, 1947, he married Hildur Virginia (Ginny) Carlstrom, and they made their home in Worcester. |