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Timeline for Gustav Svenson FamilyAugust 06, 1844 Gustav Swenson born in Sweden, (possibly Goteborg).1844 Clara Maria Klinth born to Wilhelm and Johanna Klinth. abt. 1859 Gustav Swenson emmigrates to America. October 05, 1873 Gustav and Clara were married in Cook County. April 13, 1874 Hildur Maria Swenson born to Gustav and Clara. Selma born to Gustav and Clara May 31, 1882 Gustav becomes a citizen - Cook County. 1887 Gustav appointed a Special Policeman in Elmhurst. 2/4/1887 The Wheaton Illinoian reported that "Hildur Swenson entertains her friends with music on that new piano which she got for a Christmas present." 11/8/1889 Gustav opens his business. 1891 Gustav bought garderer's cottage from Clover Lawn and moved it? September 17, 1905 Clara dies. Age 59. 1909 - 487 S. York completed. Swenson family moves in in June. April 16, 1924 Gustav dies. Age 80. December 02, 1926 Hildur dies, age 52. 1929 Frank Eugene Butterfield family. September 03, 1935 Selma Swenson died at Elgin State Hospital, her residence was Elmhurst. 1936 Green houses at 487 S. York St. were demolished. |
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