Olof Arvid Grann1

M, b. 13 April 1905, d. February 1976
Family Explorer
Olof Arvid Grann, husband of Hanna Dagmar Ahlborg
     Olof Arvid Grann was born on 13 April 1905 at Ulricehamn, Älvsborg, Sverige.1

     Olof emigrated on 14 February 1925, from Göteborg, Sverige.2

     Olof was found on thr "S/S Drottningholm" passenger list on 14 February 1925, departing Gothenburg, Sweden.3

     Olof married Hanna Dagmar Ahlborg, daughter of Johan Ahlborg and Maria Elisabet Östholm, on 4 December 1930.4

     The U.S. officially entered World War II on 8 December 1941 following an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Just about a year before that, in October 1940, President Roosevelt had signed into law the first peacetime selective service draft in U.S. history, due to rising world conflicts. After the U.S. entered WWII a new selective service act required that all men between ages 18 and 65 register for the draft. Between November 1940 and October 1946, over 10 million American men were registered. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942 and registered men who born on or between 28 April 1877 and 16 February 1897 - men who were between 45 and 64 years old - and who were not already in the military. Olof filled out a draft card for World War II on 16 October 1940 (at age 35), while living at East Providence, Rhode Island.5

     Olof, Hanna and their son, Roy William were on the "S. S. Kungsholm" passenger list on 8 September 1950, departing Göteborg, Sverige. Their destination was listed as Port of New York.6

     Olof died in February 1976, at Riverside, Providence, Rhode Island, at age 70,7 and was buried at 1 Rhode Island Ave, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island.8

Census

     Olof appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cranston, Rhode Island, at 234 Orchard Street, enumerated 8 April 1930. Olof was living at the residence of his uncle, Richard C. Grann. His occupation listed as a building painter.9

     Olof and Hanna appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of East Providence, Rhode Island, enumerated 12 April 1950. Olof was working as a painter. Their children, Roy William were listed as living with them.10

Child of Olof Arvid Grann and Hanna Dagmar Ahlborg

Last Edited=29 Sep 2024

Citations

  1. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Sverige, namnindexerade födelseuppgifter, 1880-1941 Sweden, Indexed Birth Records, 1880-1941 about Olof Arvid Child's Given Name: Olof Arvid Birth Date: 13 apr 1905 Birth Place: lricehamn, Älvsborg (Västra Götaland) Father: Fritz Reinhold Grann Father Birth Date: 25 jan 1879 Mother: Alma Gunilla Gabrielsson Mother Birth Date: 16 aug 1880 Mother Age: 25 GID Number: 1960.26.3400 Roll/Fiche Number: CK5493 Volume: SCB.
  2. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Emigranten Populär, 1783-1951 Swedish Emigration Records, 1783-1951 about Olof A Grann Name: Olof A Grann Birth Year: abt 1905 Gender: Man (Male) Place of Origin: Ulricehamn Västra Götaland Län, Sverige Destination: Providence Record Date: 14 feb 1925 Port of Departure: Göteborg Database Name: EmiHamn Occupation/Title: Jordbrukarb. Archive Call Number: 115:299:38385 Principal Person: Grann Olof A.
  3. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Göteborg, Sverige, passagerarlistor, 1869 - 1951
    Name: Olof A Grann Departure Date: 14 Febr 1925 Departure Place: Göteborg, Göteborg och Bohus, Sverige Ship Name: Drottningholm Birth Date: 13 Apr 1905 Birth Place: Ulricehamn Age: 19 Destination: New York, New York.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church
    Records, 1800-1947
    Name: Hanna Dagmar Ahlborg Maiden Name: Ahlborg Gender: Female Marriage Age: 27 Event Type: Member List Birth Date: 4 Aug 1903 Birth Place: Sunne, Värmland, Sweden Departure Place: Sunne, Sweden Arrival Date: 1925 Marriage Date: 4 Dec 1930 Relation to Head: Wife Church: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Spouse: Olof Arvid Grann.
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: Olof Arvid Grann Gender: Male Race: White Age: 35 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Date: 13 Apr 1905 Birth Place:      Ulrichamn, Sweden Residence Place: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940 Registration Place     East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Employer: John T Adred Height:     5 10 Weight: 170 Complexion:      Ruddy Hair Color:     Brown Eye Color: Gray Next of Kin: Hannah Dazma Grann.
  6. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
    Name:     Hanna A Grann Arrival Date: 18 Sep 1950 Birth Date: abt 1903 Birth Location: Sweden Age: 47 Gender: Female Port of Departure: Gothenburg, Sweden Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Gripsholm Search Ship Database: Gripsholm Hanna A Grann - Sep 1950 - New York, New York Gothenburg, Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden - Female - Gripsholm.
  7. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Olaf Grann Name: Olaf Grann Last Residence: 02915 Riverside, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Born: 13 Apr 1905 Died: Feb 1976 State (Year) SSN issued: Rhode Island (Before 1951).
  8. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 116859660.
  9. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Cranston, Rhode Island, Sheet 11 B, line 71.
  10. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, East Providence, Rhode Island, Sheet 29, line 12 thru 14.
  11. [S98] Compiler: Anki Lindkvist Anki Lindkvist, Information research by Anki Lindkvist, Location: Sweden, Posted, No further information.

Roy William Grann1

M, b. 11 October 1935, d. 16 April 2008
Family Explorer
FatherOlof Arvid Grann2 b. 13 Apr 1905, d. Feb 1976
MotherHanna Dagmar Ahlborg2 b. 4 Aug 1903, d. Apr 1979
Relationships
5th cousin of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
5th cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
5th cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Roy W. Grann, husband of Shirley Schofield
     Roy William Grann, son of Olof Arvid Grann and Hanna Dagmar Ahlborg, was born on 11 October 1935 at Providence, Rhode Island.1,3

     According to a passenger list, Roy William Grann was listed as their son traveling with Olof Arvid Grann and Hanna Dagmar Ahlborg on 8 September 1950, at Göteborg, Sverige; Their destination was listed as Port of New York.4

     Roy married Shirley Schofield, daughter of Robert T. Schofield and Freda Judson Shellenberger, circa 1955.5

     Roy died on 16 April 2008, at age 72,1,6 and was buried at 1 Rhode Island Ave, Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island.1

Census

     Roy appeared on the 1950 Federal Census, enumerated 12 April 1950, of East Providence, Rhode Island in the household of his parents, Olof and Hanna.7

Obituary

GRANN, ROY W., of Cranston and formerly of Riverside, RI and Hobe Sound, FL, died Wednesday in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Schofield) Grann
Mr. Grann was born in Providence a son of the late Olof A. and Hanna (Ahlborg) Grann. He retired after serving 30 years in the East Providence Fire Department obtaining the rank of Lieutenant. He served with the US Army in Europe and was a merchant seaman. Mr. Grann was a retired member of the E.P.F.D. Local #850, a member of the E.P. Permanent Firefighters Beneficial Association and the E. P. Fire and Police Retirees Association, a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Barrington where he served on the property committee and enjoyed sailing, traveling, his home in Florida and his family.
Besides his wife, to whom he had been married for 45 years in May, he is survived by a son Eric W. Grann and daughter-in-law Fran of Douglas, MA, a daughter Karin E. Grann of East Hartford, CT, and three grandchildren, Kristopher, Allison and Garrett.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday April 22nd at 11 AM in the St. James Lutheran Church, 49 Middle Highway, Barrington. Calling hours in the Church Fellowship Hall, Monday 4-7 PM. A collation will follow in the Church immediately after the Church Service. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Published in The Providence Journal on 4/19/2008.1

Family: Roy William Grann and Shirley Schofield

Last Edited=30 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 26124810.
  2. [S98] Compiler: Anki Lindkvist Anki Lindkvist, Information research by Anki Lindkvist, Location: Sweden, Posted, No further information.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Copy of Rhode Island census card.
  4. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
    Name:     Hanna A Grann Arrival Date: 18 Sep 1950 Birth Date: abt 1903 Birth Location: Sweden Age: 47 Gender: Female Port of Departure: Gothenburg, Sweden Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Gripsholm Search Ship Database: Gripsholm Hanna A Grann - Sep 1950 - New York, New York Gothenburg, Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden - Female - Gripsholm.
  5. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 26124810. The marriage date was based on being 20 years old.
  6. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Roy W. Grann Name: Roy W. Grann Last Residence: 02920 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island Born: 11 Oct 1935 Died: 16 Apr 2008 State (Year) SSN issued: Rhode Island (1951-1952).
  7. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, East Providence, Rhode Island, Sheet 29, line 12 thru 14.

Agnes Gladys Maria Grant1

F, b. 14 December 1898, d. 20 June 1975
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Grant2 b. 27 May 1860, d. 1944
MotherBetty Nilsdotter2 b. 14 May 1862, d. 15 Oct 1946
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
4th cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Agnes Gladys Maria Grant, daughter of John Grant and Betty Nilsdotter, was born on 14 December 1898 at Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.1,2

     Agnes married George Ehard Goranson on 14 July 1923, at Illinois.3 Agnes Gladys Maria Grant witnessed the death of Agnes Gladys Maria Grant on 20 June 1975 at Cook, Illinois.4

Census

     Agnes appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Escanaba, Delta, Michigan in the household of her parents, John and Betty.5

     Agnes and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1930. George was the owner of a grocery store. He was renting, paying $60.00 per month Their children, George Grant were listed as living with them.6

     Agnes and George appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, enumerated 2 April 1940. George was renting, paying $30.00 per month. He was listed as proprietor of a grocery store. Their children, George Grant and Patricia Renee were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $16.26 in the year 2012. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2012 would have cost $.21 cents in 1940.7

Children of Agnes Gladys Maria Grant and George Ehard Goranson

Last Edited=6 Nov 2020

Citations

  1. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 24 A, line 45.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946
    Name: Agnes Gladys Maria Grant Gender: Female Event Type: Member List Birth Date: 14 Dec 1898 Birth Place: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan Baptism Date: 9 Apr 1898 Father: John Grant Mother: Bettie Grant Relation to Head: Daughter Church: Bethany Lutheran Church.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Indexes, 1912-1942
    Name: George Goranson Gender: Male Spouse Name: Agnes Grant Spouse GenderFemale: Marriage Date: 14 Jul 1923.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
    Name: Agnes M Goranson Death Date: 20 Jun 1975 Death Location: Cook County, IL File Number: 615107 Archive collection name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Deaths) Archive repository location: Chicago, ILArchive repository name: Cook County Clerk.
  5. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 24 A, line 38 thru 46.
  6. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Chicago, Illinois, Sheet 9 A, line 48 thru 50.
  7. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Chicago, Illinois, Sheet 61 A, line 3 thru 6.
  8. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946
    Name: George Grant Goranson Event Type: Baptism Birth Date: 23 Aug 1928 Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois Baptism Date: 4 Nov 1928 Baptism Place Melrose Park, Cook, Illinois, USA Father: George E. Goranson Mother: Agnes GoransonChurch Christ Lutheran Church.
  9. [S102] Ancestry.se, online http://www.Ancestry.se, Förteckning över USA:s riksarkiv, 1950-1993, volym 1
    Name: Patricia R Baker Birth Date: 1 Jan 1934 Address: 530 S Foote St, Cambridge City, 47327-1641 (1993), IN.

Alice Augusta Victoria Grant1,2

F, b. 20 September 1900, d. 15 April 1995
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Grant2 b. 27 May 1860, d. 1944
MotherBetty Nilsdotter2 b. 14 May 1862, d. 15 Oct 1946
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
4th cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Alice Augusta Victoria Grant, daughter of John Grant and Betty Nilsdotter, was born on 20 September 1900 at Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.1,2

     Alice married Walter George Pearson, son of Clara "Surname Unknown", on 24 April 1923, at Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.3 Alice Augusta Victoria Grant witnessed the death of Alice Augusta Victoria Grant on 15 April 1995 at Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.4,5

Census

     Alice appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Escanaba, Delta, Michigan in the household of her parents, John and Betty.6

     Alice Augusta Victoria Grant appeared on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated 10 January 1920, in the household of her parents, John and Betty of Escanaba, at 15th Street South, Delta, Michigan. She was a saleslady at a dry good store.7

     Alice and Walter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, enumerated 16 April 1930. Walter was the owner of a jewelry store. He was renting from his father-in-law, John Grant, paying $25.00 per month. They had a radio set in the home Their children, Eileen Lois and Shirley J. were listed as living with them.8

     Alice and Walter appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, enumerated April 1940. Walter was part owner of a jewelry store. They were still renting from Alice's father, paying $20.00 per month. Their children, Eileen Lois, Shirley J. and Betty Joan were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $21.35 in the year 2022. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2022 would have cost $.17 cents in 1940.9

Children of Alice Augusta Victoria Grant and Walter George Pearson

Last Edited=7 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 24 A, line 46.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946
    Name: Alice Augusta Victoria Grant Gender: Female Event Type: Member List Birth Date: 20 Sep 1900 Birth Place: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan Baptism Date: 16 Dec 1900 Father: John Grant Mother: Bettie Grant Relation to Head: Daughter Church: Bethany Lutheran Church.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940
    Name: Alice Grant Gender: Female Age: 22 Birth Date: abt 1901 Marriage Date: 24 Apr 1923 Marriage Place: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA Father: John Grant Mother: Betty Grant Spouse: Walter G. Pearson Film Number: 001310150.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
    Name: Alice A. Pearson Birth Date: 20 Sep 1900 Death Date: 15 Apr 1995 Gender: Female Residence: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan Place of Death: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index
    Name: Alice Pearson Last Residence: Escanaba, 49829, Delta, Michigan, USA Born: 20 Sep 1900 Died: 15 Apr 1995 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan - Before 1951.
  6. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 24 A, line 38 thru 46.
  7. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 14 B, line 82 thru 86.
  8. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 7 B, line 52 thru 55.
  9. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 7 A, line 9 thru 14.
  10. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946
    Name: Eileen Lois Pearson Event Type: Baptism Birth Date: 15 Feb 1924 Birth Place: 316 So 15th St Baptism Date: 13 Apr Baptism Place: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA Father: Walter Pearson Mother: Alice Pearson Church: Bethany Lutheran Church.
  11. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 7 B, line 55.
  12. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 7 A, line 13.

Alma N. Grant1,2

F, b. 8 December 1890, d. 13 February 1981
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Grant2 b. 27 May 1860, d. 1944
MotherBetty Nilsdotter2 b. 14 May 1862, d. 15 Oct 1946
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
4th cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Alma N. Grant, daughter of John Grant and Betty Nilsdotter, was born on 8 December 1890 at Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.1,2

     Alma married George Alexander Peterson on 18 August 1913, at Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan.3 Alma N. Grant witnessed the death of Alma N. Grant on 13 February 1981 at Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.4

Census

     Alma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Escanaba, Delta, Michigan in the household of her parents, John and Betty. She was working as a dressmaker.5

     Alma and George appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, enumerated 13 January 1920. George was working in the green house business. Their children, George Edmond were listed as living with them.6

     Alma and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, enumerated 11 April 1930. George was working at a green house as a florist. He owned his home valued at $3000.00 Their children, George Edmond and Alma M. were listed as living with them.7

     Alma and George appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, enumerated 24 April 1940. Their children, George Edmond and Alma M. were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $21.35 in the year 2022. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2022 would have cost $.17 cents in 1940.8

Children of Alma N. Grant and George Alexander Peterson

Last Edited=3 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 24 A, line 41.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946
    Name: Alma Elisabeth Grant Gender: Female Event Type: Member List: Birth Date: 8 Dec 1890 Birth Place: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan Baptism Date: 1 Mar 1891 Father: John Grant Mother: Bettie Grant Relation to Head: Daughter Church: Bethany Lutheran Church.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    Name: Alma N Peterson Gender: Female Race: White Age: 23 Birth Year: abt 1890 Birth Place: Michigan Marriage Date: 18 Aug 1913 Marriage Place: Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, USA Residence Place: Escanaba, Michigan Father: August Peterson Spouse: George A M Peterson Record Number: 3564.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
    Name: Alma N Peterson Birth Date: 31 Jan 1890 Death Date: 13 Feb 1981 Gender: Female Residence: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan Place of Death: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan.
  5. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 24 A, line 38 thru 46.
  6. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 18 B, line 57 thru 59.
  7. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 3 A, line 1 thru 4.
  8. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 11 B, line 43 thru 46.
  9. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 18 B, line 59.
  10. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Escanaba, Michigan, Sheet 3 A, line 4.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke