Emigration from Ostrobothnia
Extracts from Journal of Finnish Studies, “Exploring Ostrobothnia” by Mari Niemi.Translated by June Pelo The first Finns and Swedes came to America in the 1600’s when…
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Swede Finn Junction
Midsummer
By June Pelo. Sources extracted from the internet. Midsummer has been celebrated for many centuries and some traditions predate Christianity. Traditionally all turning points of the…
The Meaning of the Word “Mantal”
Written by Robert Plogman in April, 1998.Translated by June Pelo A mantal cannot be given a specific size because it’s not a size measurement unit but…
The Log Cabin Tradition
By June Pelo, sourced from internet articles. The exact origin of log building is lost, but archaeologists have suggested it started with the Scandinavians and northern…
Pelo Village – Parts One & Two
Part One From Pelo Family by Hugo Lagstrom, 1931.Translated by June Pelo. The village of Pelo is situated on Nedervetil hill in the parish of Nedervetil.…
June Pelo, a dedicated genealogist
By June Pelo. She recounts how her first trip to Finland in 1965 sparked a lifelong passion for genealogy, particularly tracing emigrant roots between Karleby and the United States. Her meticulous research has connected countless individuals across continents, preserving personal histories and forgotten ties. With deep familial insights and the help of local contacts, Pelo has built a remarkable archive of stories that illuminate the lives of Ostrobothnian emigrants and their descendants.
Ruth B. Pelo: Mother’s and Father’s Family
By Ruth B. Pelo, November 21, 1941.Translated from Swedish by her niece, June Pelo Anders Pelo was born 16 August 1838 in Nedervetil. He married Greta Sofia Skriko,…
Genealogy Research by June Pelo
By June Pelo Getting Started Start your research at home. Interview your parents and relatives for any bits of information. Ask for old letters, documents, photographs…
Erik Cainberg – Sculptor from Nedervetil
By Erik Nygren, from “Nedervetil Kommun Hembygdsbok”. Translated by June Pelo Ostrobothnia has given Finland most of the greatest poets, but has been short of artists…
Waiting to go to America
This is the story of the life of Aina (Teeri) Maki Nyman, born in Kampinkyla, Kurikka, Finland on 1 January 1907. Aina died at age 85…
Emigrants Who Found Their Roots
By Per Björkgren – “Karlebynejden No. 25, 1993”. Translated by June Pelo A genealogist often comes to a blank wall, but after diverse contact with other…
Emigration to North America
“Rödsöboken”, by Ole GranholmEnglish translation by June Pelo The great emigration to North America began at the close of the 1800’s and the beginning of the…
