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Anton Edvin Wassgren

Birth	:	1 Sep 1866 Sweden
Death	:	8 Jul 1950 Boone County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4346008, -85.6447372
Description	:	Anton Edvin Wassgren was born to Nels Peter and Anna Wassgren. Born on September 1, 1866 in Lacknevi, Socken, Smoland, Sweden. They lived on a small island, where his father was the overseer. Anton came from a large family, and had to work hard in the forests at an early age. In 1887, at age 20, he left Sweden and Sailed for America. He went to the home of his brother, Gus, in Colfax, Iowa, and later, to Des Moines, where there were many Swedish immigrants. He worked in the coal mines, did meat... Read More	Anton Edvin Wassgren was born to Nels Peter and Anna Wassgren. Born on September 1, 1866 in Lacknevi, Socken, Smoland, Sweden. They lived on a small island, where his father was the overseer. Anton came from a large family, and had to work hard in the forests at an early age. In 1887, at age 20, he left Sweden and Sailed for America. He went to the home of his brother, Gus, in Colfax, Iowa, and later, to Des Moines, where there were many Swedish immigrants. He worked in the coal mines, did meat cutting, and carpentry. He became a naturalized citizen of the USA. On November 19, 1891, Anton married a young girl from Sweden, Carrie Projs. Anton and Carrie were the parents of five children: Edvin Theodor, who died in infancy; Alfred Wilhelm, deceased; Ruth Wilhelmina Johnson, deceased; Anna Mildred Norris, of Glendale, California; and Ellen Pauline Dennis, of Madrid, Iowa. They also raised a granddaughter, June Weidman Perrier of Madrid from infancy. They moved to Madrid in 1912, and engaged in farming for a few years. They then moved into town, where Anton did carpentry and worked on many Madrid homes.

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Where is Anton Edvin Wassgren's memorial?
Anton Edvin Wassgren's memorial is located at: Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Grant County, USA.
When did Anton Edvin Wassgren death?
Anton Edvin Wassgren death on 8 Jul 1950 in Boone County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.4346008
Longitude: -85.6447372

Family Members:

Spouse

Carrie Projs Wassgren

(1872 - 1958)

Children

Ellen P Wassgren Dennis

(1907 - 1998)

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