Wedding in Kantlax Village, Munsala Parish
By Vald. Nyblom in “Den Österbottniska Byn”.Translated by June Pelo. These are some remembrances from the years before the turn of this century about life in…
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Swede Finn Junction
The 1911 Oscoda, Michigan Fire
This story has two parts. The first part is by Julie R. Applegarth, June 1989.The second part is an article that appeared in the Oscoda Press…
Literacy in Finland—the Start of Church Records
Extracts from Finnish Genealogical Research, by Vincent and Tapio.June Pelo. In 1660 Johanes Gezelius the Elder was appointed Bishop of Åbo. His priority when he arrived…
Lågland Farm, Storby Village, Karleby Parish
From: Storby Min Hemby.See “Journal about Erik Eriksson Lågland in Storby village in Karleby parish“, written by son. Johan Eriksson Lågland in 1909.Translated by June Pelo.…
C. E. Carson—Peasant Boy from Föglö Becomes Millionaire
Written by Marlene Sjöblom, published in “Gammalt och Nytt”, Föglö, March 1996. Translated from Swedish by Hjördis Sundblom. Submitted by June Pelo. In the 1800’s in…
Anders Viktor Tast-Nyström & Mathilda Emelie Loulubacka
The following was written by Martha Johanna Nyström about her father Anders Viktor. From “Släktgrenen Haavisto-Tast” by Nils Backman.English translation by June Pelo. Anders Viktor Nyström…
Migrating Families from Savo Village, Lappajärvi Parish—1600’s & 1700’s
Information on this analysis was given by Viktor Peltokangas, Rurik Åkerholm, Ines Kass, and Paul Andersson. By Paul Andersson—Article published in Järviseudun 1973.Translated by June Pelo…
Finnish Colonists in New Sweden
Excerpts from pages 40-41 of the ‘Delaware Finns’ by E. Louhi, New York Humanity Press, 1925.Submitted by June Pelo. The ship Charitas left Stockholm for Gothenburg…
Swedish Finn Surnames in America
Excerpts from Finnish Americana, by Marianne Blomqvist.Translated by June Pelo. After arriving in America, many immigrants anglicized their Christian and family names. This was done to…
Terjärv Emigration
By Ole Granholm, Österbottningen newspaper, 2 Feb 2003.Translated by June Pelo. A search of the church archives reveals that 1,800 Terjärv residents emigrated to the United…
The Family
Excerpts from “Finnish Folk Culture” by Ilmar Talve.Translated by June Pelo. The family has been the basic unit of the community in Finland since prehistoric times.…
The Immigrant Journey—Passing through Ellis Island
Excerpts from “Liberty” by Leslie Allen.Submitted by June Pelo. The tide of immigration ran high in 1850, but the 25 years before World War I brought…
