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Re: LOFGREN Richard Paul Jr 1948-1975

ladycyrilla — 2009-09-12 01:41:39Z

He is my Father.

Re: Knute Lofgren

adavis11120 — 2009-08-21 19:34:23Z

just replying again...stan davis (melvin lofgren jr., uncle of kevin lofgren, son of melvin sr.) adavis11@mindspring.com

Re: Knute Lofgren

adavis11120 — 2009-08-21 13:29:35Z

Kevin...Stanley Davis (melvin lofgren jr birthname). I think I'm your uncle...trying to reach you my number in Las Vegas is: (702) 395-7902 You have unlisted phone number and I don't know if you are checking posts. Mel Sr., I think is living in texas at age 87...stephen Quintos Lofgren would be my half-brother, and I can't find him...found Katrinka Lofgren Ivie...I grew up in wichita.

Re: Knute Lofgren

adavis11120 — 2009-08-21 13:23:25Z

kevin lofgren...re: melvin lofgren sr. I am Melvin jr. (birthname) adopted in 1950 adopted name stanley davis. trying to reach you. my email adavis11@mindspring.com (702)395-7902 las vegas, nv. know where mel sr. is soc.sec. match...wichita connection...he lives in texas and is 87 now (2009)...I just found out a bunch of this stuff and have been searching a long time.

Re: Knute Lofgren

adavis11120 — 2009-08-21 13:15:28Z

Kevin...I'm stanley davis (birthname melvin lofgren jr.) I have been trying to reach you. I'm pretty sure I am your uncle. I grew up in wichita...birthfather was melvin lofgren sr. I believe I have located him (soc.sec. match) in mesquite, texas. I live in Las Vegas now (since'98)
email adavis11@mindspring.com or phone (702) 395-7902
I have a woman who tracks down folks (relatives long missing) just to help them...she's great and charges me nothing. She's been working on this for a long time. I got your snailmail address in Berryville, AR and was going to send you a letter. I hope that you check the posts--seems like your address has changed from the highway 143 into town. I don't have your email and your phone is unlisted. Is Katrinka Lofgren Ivie your sister? If so, does she work as a rehab. specialist in Wichita? I sent an email to the place where she works, but, once again, have no phone or email for her. I tracked down Melvin Sr. with a lot of cross-checking and false leads and am pretty sure I'm right. I'll fill you in further when we talk or email. Most of these "services" charge fees, which is beyond cruel. Stephen Quintos Lofgren would be my half-brother, since I had a different birthmother in Long Beach, CA. After I left Wichita, I moved to NYC, then to the Netherlands for 4 1/2 years (my wife, Annelies, is Dutch), then Estes Park,CO from '78-'98, then Las Vegas. I'm a musician and music therapist, songwriter and recording artist and have listings on Facebook and Linkidin (sp?).
Regards, Stan (melvin lofgren jr.) davis

LOFGREN Richard Paul Jr 1948-1975

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 13:01:21Z

LOFGREN Richard Paul Jr 1948-1975

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Frank Gustav Anderson Lofgren

andicoffman — 2009-04-02 19:19:44Z

I'm looking for info on my gggrandparents Frank Gustav Anderson Lofgren (his father's name was Anderson and he took his stepfather's name Lofgren) born 20 Dec 1839 in Linkhofta, Kronoberg, Smoland, Sweden, immigrated abt 1870 and ended up in Riley County, Kansas abt 1873 via Illinios. His parents were Carl G Anderson and Stina Johansdotter. Married Matilda Carlson born 2 May 1847 in Rinna, Ostergotland, Sweden, immigrated abt 1872 straight to Kansas. Children include Annie, Alma, Hilda, Georgia, Mary, Minnie, Frank and Vernor.

Re: LOFGREN, CHARLES JOHN-1863

Susan_Dumire — 2009-01-22 15:13:29Z

My email address has since changed from the original post. You can reach me at s.dumire@comcast.net.

I've learned that Charles immigrated into America through Canada. I came across old notes from an interview with my Grandfather when I was a teenager.

I've also learned that the Swedish Mission Church might also have been the Salem Lutheran Church. The building is no longer there.

This side of my family "tree" is proving difficult to move forward with...ANY help would be gratefully apprecitated.

Elof Lofgren of Vermilion Co., IL

kathysmuz — 2008-12-26 17:30:19Z

Looking for information on Elof Lofgren (1840-1922) and his wife, Carrie Bengtson (1844-1921) who settled at East Lynn, Vermilion Co., IL. They had 6 children:
John (b. ca. 1869)
Anna (1873-1895)
Edith (b. ca. 1875)
Albert (1879-1949)
Clint (1881-1907)
child (d. young)
I will gladly share all information I have.
--Kathy Smuz

Re: Lofgren from Nyberg, Sweden

herbn1 — 2008-12-07 03:29:24Z

I doubt you are a relative. but here is some help. there is no town named nyberg in sweden. However, your ancestors were probably tenant farmers, called Torps. They lived on a piece of property owned by a wealthy land owner. The farm where they lived was called nyberg or nyborg. There were probably a few different farms called nyborg or nyberg. in the early 1800's the church for tracking purposes began requiring people to take unique last names, so they would take the name of the farm or area where they lived. I am going to guess that they came from an aggriculture area just west of lake vattern

Re: Lofgren from Nyberg, Sweden

herbn1 — 2008-12-07 03:29:22Z

Re: Origin of the name Lofgren

clofgreen1 — 2008-04-14 17:33:26Z

Here is a quote from Carl-Erik Johansson's introduction to Anders Persson Löfgren's Autobiography: " Ander's father, Per, took the surname of Löfgren (löf or löv meaning leafy, and tren meaning branch or twig) when he bacame a village blacksmith, as was customary in Sweden."

I have researched village records and have found that there was a village blacksmith by the name of Löfgren before Anders' father became the blacksmith. From this I have to assume that Per took over the smithy and adopted the name Löfgren for continuity or, as Mr. Johansson says, Löfgren was a common name for blacksmiths to adopt.

Craig Lofgreen

Lofgren

AnnSeider — 2008-04-11 02:02:17Z

Military and Inventory of 1917 ID card, belonging to Anna Lofgren of Jamestown , NY.
Would llike to return to family.

Re: Origin of the name Lofgren

Imamiler2 — 2007-10-22 02:50:58Z

Thank you Ingela! When I spent a lot of time in Sweden, I looked for Lofgreen's. Never found any, although they may be there. I did find that Lofgren seems to be as common in Sweden as the names Johnson, Nelson or Murphy are in the US.

My great great grandfather, (John Victor, Johan Wictor) is said to have wanted to "be an American" so he added the second "e" upon landing in the US. We seem a little unique as John Victor settled in the middle of the US, and most of the Lofgreen's in Nebraska, Kansas and MO are closely related.
Deb

Another August Lofgreen Swe>IL>MO>KS>NE

Imamiler2 — 2007-10-21 16:56:14Z

Searching for August Lofgreen, b. Sweden abt 1863, Son of John Victor (Johan Wictor) and Johanna.
Arrived NYC July 17 1871 and proceeded directly by train to Chicago, where the family (4 children and mother-in-law) cleared Immigration. Family spent a little time in IL before moving to Hickory Co, MO for a short while. Eventually landed in Kansas, just south of the Nebraska state line (Norton CO). John and Johanna are buried at the Spring Green cemetery, Furnas Co, NE.

August married Nellie in 1894, Furnas Co NE, then he disappears from all records. (Family story says he drowned in the Snake river.)

Let me know if any of this pops up in your line or research.

Another August Lofgreen Swe>IL>MO>KS>NE

Imamiler2 — 2007-10-21 16:54:48Z

Re: Lofgren family

JoanneVancouverIslandBC — 2007-08-15 17:48:50Z

Hi there Suanne! I may be able to help you a little. I will try to contact you directly [but wonder if the 1999 address will still work!]. Hopefully you will at least get this one so you can try me here. Joanne

Re: Knute Lofgren

kevinlofgren72 — 2007-06-01 04:35:09Z

does anyone know of a melvin lofgren(my grandfather), lived in kansas in the 50's, had a son with barbera stephenson(my grandmother),son's name was stephen quintos lofgren who was raised by barbera's mother opal stephenson of kansas

Re: Earl Andrew Lofgren

grizhouse5 — 2007-02-28 19:00:46Z

I have some new info on my Lofgren's. Earl's name may have been Erik Anton...his wife's name may have been Katarina Matilda. The came from Tasjo, Sweden. I have a new email

DebraHG5@aol.com

Thanks

Oscar & Ida Lofgren of Kane County, Illinois from Sweden

shirkmom — 2007-01-07 22:28:24Z

I am looking for anyone related to this family:

Father: Oscar W. Lofgren (1860-1916)
Mother: Ida Sofia (Moline) Lofgren (1855-1933)
Children: Ellen A. Lofgren (Linde) (1887-?)
Arivd G. Lofgren (1891-1939)
Jennie Wilhelmina Lofgren (Mergen) (1893-1928)
Herman Lofgren (1898-1901)
Edith Lofgren (1895-1895)
Frank Lofgren (1895-1895)

1900 Federal Census of Illinois, Kane County, Geneva

Oscar Lofgren, head of household, 39 years old, born Nov. 1860 in Sweden, came to USA in 1881 at age 19, naturalized citizen, works as foundry polishing worker
Ida S. Lofgren, wife, 45 years old, born May 1855 in Sweden, came to USA in 1880 at age 20, married 14 years, 6 children, 4 living
Ellen A Lofgren, daughter, 13 years old, born March 1887 in Illinois
Arvid Lofgren, son, 9 years old, born Feb. 1891 in Illinois
Jennie Lofgren, daughter, 6 years old, born Aug. 1893 in Illinois
Herman Lofgren, son, 1 years old, born ? 1898 in Illinois
Sarah Larsen, mother, 77 years old, born June 1822 in Sweden, no other info.

(Note: Sarah Larsen should read Sarah Lofgren, Oscar’s mother)
____________________________________________________
1910 Federal Census of Illinois, Kane County, Geneva

Oscar Lofgren, head of household, 49 years old, born in Sweden, came to USA in 1881, works at polishing foundry
Ida Lofgren, wife, 54 years old, born in Sweden, came to USA in 1880, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 children living
Arvid Lofgren, son, 19 years old, born in Illinois, laborer, single
Charles Swanson, boarder, 29 years old, born in Sweden, laborer, single
Anderson Olson, boarder, no age listed, born in Sweden, carpenter, single
Sarah Lofgren, mother, 87 years old, born in Sweden, widow, speaks only Swedish

(Note: The family’s surname was spelled as Lofgreen in this census report; also, they mistakenly listed themselves as only having 3 children total instead of six, with three still living)
__________________________________________________

Death Certificate Information

Oscar W. Lofgreen, 55 years old, died May 18, 1916 in Geneva, Kane County, Illinois
Born Nov. 27, 1860 in Sweden to John Lofgreen & Sarah Olson Lofgreen of Sweden.
Survived by wife Ida Lofgreen of Geneva, Illinois; he was a metal polished by trade.
He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Geneva, Illinois.

Lydia Olivia or Anna Augusta Lofgren CT-NY

DRDocYoung — 2006-07-26 22:57:54Z

Looking for information on

Lydia Olivia Elise LÖFGREN
b. 14 Sep 1875, Högsrum , Öland, Sweden
Emigrated from Sweden 1893

and

Anna Augusta Emalia LÖFGREN
b. 15 Apr 1881, Högsrum , Öland, Sweden
Left for Göteborg on Nov 15, 1901, emigrated in 1901

Thank you, Doc

Re: LOFGREN & LOVGREN

quietcelt — 2006-01-07 22:20:13Z

I have a William Alexander Lovgren b. 1866 in SWE. He immigrated to Minnesota around 1895. He also lived in Wisconsin. This is my wife's lineage. You wouldn't happen to have anything on him in your records? There is also another William Alexander Lovgren who immigrated to the US much later and lived also in Minnesota. I have found no link between those two yet.

Re: Earl Andrew Lofgren

Debra HG — 2005-05-12 04:00:59Z

I have a new address now....it is DebraHG5@aol.com

Lofgren's of MA

2005-02-12 18:52:20Z

Any information on Mons & Ingrid Lofgren, who had Oscar, Clarence, William, Nils and Marie. All immigrated to Massachusetts with the exception of Henrietta who lived somewhere in Europe--perhaps France.

Any information would be wonderful!

Re: Do you know where your Lofgren family came from

2005-02-12 04:49:10Z

Lofgren is a Swedish name which means "Leaf of the Branch." Lof is Leaf, gren is branch. The spelling of Lofgren is now spelled Lovgren is Swedish. My great grandfather, Oscar Lofgren, is from Sweden. He changed his name to Logan in the late 1890's. We aren't related, but I thought this would help you. Mike

Re: Origin of the name Lofgren

2004-11-08 16:19:02Z

Hi Ingela!

Thanks for your reply. I would be interested in more info on your side of the family. Could you email me off the list at highwayhavoc@yahoo.com?

Thanks!
Mark

Re: Origin of the name Lofgren

2004-11-08 03:45:36Z

Hi Mark!
Greetings from Sweden!
If you are a descendant of Pehr Andersson Löfgren we are very distantly related. Pehr's mother was Sissa Bengtsdotter (Anders Pehrsson Löfgren's first wife) and she was a first cousin of my mother's father's father's mother, Olu Jeppsdotter. Olu's father Jeppe and Sissa's father Bengt were brothers.

Löfgren is a very common surname in Sweden. In Sweden before 1901 you could appropriate any surname you liked (except for noble names) and just tell the vicar to write it in the church record and it was your surname after that.
Löfgren is very typical of what we call "town-names", which is to say that someone who moved into a town and became perhaps a shoemaker or some other sort of craftsman or perhaps opened a small shop would take a name like that.
Löfgren literally means leaf (löf) branch (gren); other common names of this type is Ekberg (oak mountain), Lindgren (linden branch - one of Sweden 20 most common names), Björkkvist (birch twig) - well the list goes on almost for ever.

Why the name Löfgren was originally taken I have no idea since I haven't researched this line since it is only collateral to me. The simple rerason may of course be that they just took a fancy to it.

Best regards,
Ingela

Re: Origin of the name Lofgren

leafgreen — 2004-02-10 00:37:37Z

My ancestor came to the U.S. in 1848 from Ultrika Ostergötlan. I know the names of his father and mother but not whether he had any brothers or sisters.

Re: Origin of the name Lofgren

highwayhavoc — 2004-02-08 21:41:07Z

My ancestor that emigrated to the U.S. was Anders Pehrsson Lofgren. His son was Pehr Andersson Lofgren, but changed his name to Peter Anderson Lofgreen. Peter’s children kept the name of Lofgreen. Any connection?

I’ve read that the branch of my family that stayed in Sweden kept the spelling of Lofgren.

Re: Origin of the name Lofgren

leafgreen — 2004-02-08 02:11:17Z

Someone in Sweden who researched my family said that Lofgren was the name of a family and their estate that was prominent in Ostergötlan. My ancestor's mother worked on the estate as a seamstress. When the ancestor came to the US he was Persson or Pers son but took the name of Lofgren when he applied for citizenship.

Joni/Joanne Lofgren

ammie82 — 2004-01-18 09:03:45Z

Researching Joanne / Joni Lofgren (maiden name) Born approx. 1945-46 and adopted by Nels and Elizabeth Lofgren. Last known whereabouts was Burbank, Calif. Any info would be helpful. Thanks

Origin of the name Lofgren

highwayhavoc — 2004-01-05 16:16:50Z

My question concerns the origin of the name Lofgren – is it a farm name?

I see the name first appear in my lineage with a Per (Pehr?) Nilsson Lofgren, son of Aldre Nils Svensson (and I believe “Aldre” is a title meaning Councilman). Per was born 17 Oct 1782, Nils was born about 1755, both of Annelov, Malmohus, Sweden.

Mark A. Pederson

Lofgren

shansen81 — 2003-11-22 00:13:58Z

I am looking for any information on an Ebba Lofgren who lived in Omaha, Nebraska. I am not sure if this is her married name or maiden one. She is related in some way to Gotthard Lagerström, but not sure how. I believe she may be an aunt.

Re: Upsala, Sweden and NYC Lofgrens

2003-11-18 08:59:21Z

hello i'm from a long line of lofgreens or lofgrens from upsala sweden or malmo sweden, i believe all the lofgreens are related.some stayed behind in sweden and some came to america, same family. my great aunt gertie was a geneologist she said we all had a common ancester around 1650 or so.

Re: Charles LOFGREN, wife Glynn, children Jacqueline & Larry (1940)

2003-11-16 02:49:49Z

Jinny,thank you so much for sending the pictures with your email.My mother told me that Glynn's maiden name was Dalton and is related to (the Dalton Gang)this is somthing i had forgoten about.We use to have a wanted poster for the Dalton Gang when i was about 6 or so and I thought it was all just made up.My mother went on to say that Jacqueline still lives in Brentwood Tenn.When i saw the picture of my dad i can see all three of his sons and my sons features very clearly.This is without a doubt my father and aunt.The picture you sent of my grandfather is the first time i have ever seen his face.Best of all the two of them together .Thank you so much.Such a wonderful gift from a stranger/possibly a relitive.I hope that i have helped you in some way with this information.I will keep looking for more and keep you updated . sincerly Guy Lofgren

Re: Charles LOFGREN, wife Glynn, children Jacqueline & Larry (1940)

2003-11-15 17:34:03Z

I am SO happy you contacted me! I have scanned and e-mailed you the two pictures, and have placed the originals in an envelope to you. What a mystery! We still don't know if the Lofgrens, your grandparents, are
related to my parents or not! If we can discovere Glynne Lofgren's maiden name, maybe then we will know...

Re: Charles LOFGREN, wife Glynn, children Jacqueline & Larry (1940)

2003-11-15 05:00:06Z

hi please contact me,I am the son of Larry Leon Lofgren,my number is 561-351-5701 or 772-781-9336 or email me a mkguyvr@aol.com Thank you

Thanks Mats

Caren6 — 2003-10-20 14:37:05Z

Thanks for putting such good and solid information on the Lofgren website. Once I went to Gotland and found it to be wonderful.

Caren Wilcox

Re: Lofgren

Caren6 — 2003-10-20 14:37:05Z

Thanks very much to Mikk for the information on my great grandparents. I did not know name of Christine Ingemundsdotter, who is my great, great grandmother.

If I could get the children of Jacob and Christina I would appreciate it.

Re: Olaf and Carolina Ackander Lofgren/Gotland/UT

Caren6 — 2003-10-20 14:37:05Z

Thanks very much for the heads up. I think this sounds probable. Timing is correct I think. My programs are shutdown, right now as I am having personal computer problems so can't look up what I have. Do you know where it originated or came into U.S. port?

Lofgrens from Gotland

Caren6 — 2003-10-20 14:37:05Z

You should look at the message re Olaf and Carolina Lofgren. They were from Gotland - Vamlingbo and Oja. You will see that someone has responded with exact information about my ggrandparents. I think you will get some good information from the Swedish records there. They retained the f in Lofgren and that name was the only way I found them at all.

Hope this helps.

Caren

Gotland is a fabulous place

Caren6 — 2003-10-20 14:37:05Z

If you go to Gotland be prepared for a wonderful experience. It is a very unusual place - inhabited much longer than the mainland of Sweden - evidence says 6,000 years! There is even evidence of trade between the Gotlanders and the Minoans. While I did not meet them, there are still Lofgrens living in the southern tip of Gotland. So keep digging for that information.

I will look through my records and see what else I can find for you. My grandmother was a Lofgren whose parents emigrated from Gotland. (Their cemetery monument, proudly declares they were from Gotland.) The only way I found out about them was that, like you, my father's middle name was Lofgren.

Caren

Re: Gotland

Caren6 — 2003-10-20 14:37:05Z

Thanks so much for posting the info on your daughter's wedding. It is a great site and full of another perspective on Gotland. I have been there - too short a trip - but recognize many of the places she shows.

Read Message 8, Dec 27, 99

Caren6 — 2003-10-20 14:37:05Z

You should read the first set of messages on this site, as they talk about an Oscar Lofgren who changed his name when he emigrated to Chicago.

Adolph Lofgren funeral home visiting book

2003-10-19 03:44:18Z

The funeral home visiting book for Adolph Levine Lofgren has come into my possession, and I'm interested in getting it back to family members.
Adolph Levine Lofgren was born 10 Jul 1875 St Louis, Missouri; entered into rest 24 Nov 1950, Burlingame, California. Flowers from Mr & Mrs Chambliss; Allene, Lou, Bill & Mary; Cora Herman, Rena & Arthur; Ed & Mable Turnquist, Helen D Harvey, Burd [!] Durnam; Henery & Mary Jensen; Harry & Alda; Val & Larry; Dobbins, Miguel, Danow & Clark families. Visitors are: Harry & Hulda Durnam; Henry & Mary Jensen; Bernie W Dille; Mrs F G Soule; Mrs A F Elliott; Mr Wilds [!] E Chambliss; Rena A Garcia; Herman W Shech [?]; Alda Lindblad; Mrs Olive Chambliss; Mr Hugh A Erwin; Mrs & Mrs W E McCoy. Crosby-N. Gray and Company, 2 Park Road, Burlingame, Nov 28, 1950, 2:00 pm; interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo county, California at 3:00 pm.
Let me know either on or off list.
David

Re: LOFGREN

2003-06-30 01:14:00Z

I am looking for the family of Anna Christina Lofgren. (born: 12-11-1865 & died: 12-24-1928) She is the daughter of Nels Lofgren and married Andrew Peter Johnson. All orginally from Sweden. Andrew (Peter) and Anna had nine children.
Charles Victor, Anna, Gust, Hilda, Ruth, Mable, John, William, Maude. I know nothing of the Lofgren family.

Knute Lofgren

seagers371 — 2003-06-21 17:20:21Z

To CC,
Knute would have been my Uncle, I would like to trade information with you. If he was your husbands grandfather, I would like to know if I have any family members who are descendents of Knute. His brothers (my father) name was Nils Walter Lofgren and his
older sister was Svea Englund. Sorry for the delayed reply we have been away.

Earl Andrew Lofgren

grizhouse5 — 2003-06-01 03:30:51Z

Earl Andrew Lofgren came from Sweden, he lived in MN and I am told he died in Glendale, CA approx. January 1933. His wife was Mathilda Catherine ?? Their children were: Catherina, Emma, Erick, Andrew, Albertina, Helga, Selma, Charlotte (or Lottie). Anyone out there know this Family???? PLEASE E-MAIL--- grizlyhome@theriver.com

Charles LOFGREN, wife Glynn, children Jacqueline & Larry (1940)

2002-08-07 00:54:32Z

I have just found some pictures in my parents' album of the Lofgrens. It was probably taken about 1940 in perhaps Mattoon, Ilinois or Niles, Michigan. On the back of one, it says "Jacqueline Sue, age 13 and Larry Leon, age 7" Also, below that in my mother's handwriting, "2003 Adams Street, Paducah, KY". I would like to give these to anyone who has info on this Lofgren family. You can contact me at: jacnjin@earthlink.net

Re: Olaf and Carolina Ackander Lofgren/Gotland/UT

jamesmiller65 — 2002-06-01 20:19:50Z

I've found an Olof Lofgren that emmigrated in 1863 on a ship named the John J Boyd. Maybe this will help you...