My secretary is back, having had a pure dead brilliant time being away! She has seen sheep on green pastures and heavenly places. No wonder she thinks she has been up here where I am since 1870, but I know she went to Scotland. The amazing thing is that she managed to catch my glasses on the photo, se below.
Well, might better remind her why were are cooperating. She is to tell you what happened to my dear grandkids after my departure on earth. The turn has come to Anna, Oscar's first born girl.
Göran's son #1 Oscar with family (The Oscarson's)
Anna, my son Oscar's daughter, was born 9th March 1876 and baptized in the church of Ljungby three days later. She was also given the name Christina. My mother's name was Stina, short for Christina. Present was also my sister Emma who we chose as her godmother.
When Anna was 13 she left Sweden and went with her family to live in Chesterton, Indiana, USA. The stayed there a couple of year before they went on to White Rock in South Dakota.
In 1903, the year we have concentrated on lately and will continue to do, she was a a young lady of 27. She then married Hjalmer J Andersen on 29th August 1903. He was a butcher. And thanks to my great grand kids being brought up to be so pure dead brilliant helpful (good expression!), my secretary even has a photo to show you of this occasion:
If it was before or after her wedding or both I cannot remember (if anyone knows, please let me know) but Anna was a soldier in the Salvation Army. Did you know that my secretary has the same background? We think Anna is the one standing.
Time to work one some practical matters, will get back to you about the year of grace, to see what has happened up to then with all my kids and grandkids. Until then, keep safe, with love
Göran.
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