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Pastor David Lynn Ahlquist - Mahoning County, OH

Contribution — 2015-06-20 14:50:25Z

GRANTSBURG, WIS. - Pastor David Lynn Ahlquist, 68, passed away Friday evening, May 1, 2015.

David Ahlquist was born in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) on Aug. 17, 1946, a son of the late Everett P. and Dorothy E. (Stevenson) Ahlquist.
He attended public schools in Youngstown, and was a 1964 graduate of Poland Seminary High School.
He then attended Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn., where he met the love of his life Carol D. Johnson. Following graduation from Bethel University in 1968, David entered Bethel Seminary. David and Carol were married on Sept. 7, 1969, and to this marriage three children were born. David graduated from Bethel Seminary in 1971, with a Master’s Degree in Christian Education (MA/CE). He served as associate and youth pastor in two churches, the Lakeside Baptist Church in Muskegon, Mich., from 1971 to 1989, and the Grace Church in Grantsburg from 1989 to 2012.
Beyond the church, David found great fulfillment in being a grandfather

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; children Dawn (Hokan) Bengston, Megan Ahlquist, and Adam (Kari) Ahlquist; grandchildren Hannah, Julia, Ryan, Zach, Nia, Blair, and Breck. Also surviving are brothers Larry (Kay) Ahlquist, Ron (Jene) Ahlquist, and Kenny (Joanne) Ahlquist; sisters Jennifer (Larry) Wolfe and Karen Baker; brothers-in-law Paul (Barb) Johnson and Peter (Judy) Johnson; sister-in-law Connie (Pastor Gary) Clark; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

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frederick w ahlquist 1908

grendav2001 — 2012-03-17 11:45:26Z

the marriage at christ church, west hartlepool, on 8 august, 1908:

frederick william ahlquist, aged 41, a widower and a mariner.
son of hammond ahlquist, a tailor.
address: 33 archer street, west hartlepool.

maud baines, aged 31, and a spinster.
daughter of thomas baines, a butcher.
address: south parade, west hartlepool.

Re: Ahlquist/Ahlqvist surname

brentahlquist — 2012-02-05 09:24:05Z

I am an Ahlqvist, my grandfather b. 1912 emigrated from Goteborg in the 20's. His father Fredrik Ahlqvist. I believe may have originally come from Goteborg. He was apparently a foreman in large steel mill in charge of 5000 men (so I was told). Why he sent my gramps to the US at age 16 is beyond me is a curiosity. Anyway, if you have any information about Goteborg Ahlqvist's I'd love to see it or at least know if there is a Fredrik listed born about 1880ish.

Thanks,
Brent

Re: Ahlquist in Sweden

Newnata — 2011-03-21 23:50:37Z

Per Ahlquist born 1791 died 1853 Västra Torsås, Kronobergs, Sweden.

Re: Ahlquist

alchvist — 2011-03-20 18:21:52Z

Hi Andreas
My great grandfather was Andrew Emil Ahlkvist
I am in new to geneaology and am finding it a little confusing. I am interested in finding ties to my heritage though.

Re: Ahlquist

alchvist — 2011-03-20 18:21:46Z

Hi Andreas
My great grandfather was Andrew Emil Ahlkvist
I am in new to geneaology and am finding it a little confusing. I am interested in finding ties to my heritage though.

Re: Ahlquist genealogy

alchvist — 2011-03-20 18:16:30Z

My great grandfather is Andrew Emil Ahlkvist but I have found several spellings inlcuding Alquist. My grandmother is Callie Margueritte Alquist Hunt and her mother (married to Emil "Dutch" Alquist was Lillian MacDonald Alquist.

I am running into some problems finding the lineage as a census shows Emil was born in Minnesotta and not Sweden like my grandmother says and she also says he didn't speak much English so.......I am confused.

Re: Ahlquist genealogy

Newnata — 2010-12-11 18:21:28Z

Any information about Ahlquist's that lived in French Lake, Mn.

Re: Ahlquist in Wisconsin

ibaquist — 2010-09-07 20:54:44Z

from iundb.ahlquist@wtnet.de

Hello,

Gustav Adolf Ahlquist born 29th Oct. 1856 in Garding / Schleswig - Holstein, Germany (that time Denmark) is the brother of my grandfather.
Gustav was farmer in distr. Emmett, Canton Marathon, State Wisconsin.
I know practically nothing about the family of Gustav. Like to hear from you. But be patient, I am right now in Sweden and do'nt dispose of my records.

Regards Bodo

-Ahlquist Family

Angelsriver7 — 2010-05-25 06:57:51Z

My name is Darleen Ahlquist James 11-18-61. I am the oldest daughter of Dale Ahlquist Oct.28 (1941?) I am the niece of Dean Ahlquist from Attleboro, Mass. My Grandfathers name was Carl Richard Ahlquist. I just learned my father Dale lives in Florida. I am looking if anyone was has any information about my family... i would really appreciate it.
Darleen Ahlquist James

Sgt. Clinton W. Ahlquist

I_Volunteer — 2010-05-21 16:38:05Z

On the Web:
http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=1...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 203-07
February 21, 2007
DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of five Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Clinton W. Ahlquist, 23, of Creede, Colo., died Feb. 20 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

(see link for complete release)

Re: Ahlquist Family

ingabengtson — 2010-05-08 13:11:56Z

I found an old mail at Ancestry.com and was very surprised. I´m living in Sweden and my grandfather Frans was Emil Ahlquist´s eldest brother. I have met Emil and his last wife Matilda (Mattis) several times. If anybody find this message it would be interesting with a connection.

Re: Ahlquist Surname

nancyhaden — 2010-02-17 21:29:24Z

I am Harry Ahlquist/s daughter. Edla Werner Steinberg raised my dad after his mother died when he was three. She was Aunty Steinberg to me and greatly loved by my family
She had two children of her own, Anselm and Hildur. Do you know about them?I have been trying to find Anselm's son , Robert Steinberg. He was a doctor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last I knew. Do you have any current knowledge of the family?
Are the Werners also from Visby?

Death of Mr. Jonas August Ahlquist in India

davwayell — 2009-02-21 03:55:32Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Jonas August Ahlquist, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Ahlquist died in India on March 13, 1941.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: New England Ahlquist Family

Toxicityrckr1605 — 2008-11-19 20:40:55Z

My Grandfather and Grandmother, Harry and Gladys, live in Pennsylvania. My great-great-great-grandfather was John Ahlquist, a farmer in Sweden, who immigrated to Conneticut. I do not know dates unfortunately. I was also born in Pennsylvania in 1986, my name is Aaron. My father, Glen was also born somewhere in the New England states, I believe either PA or New Jersey. I hope this helps. If you know anything about any of the names listed I appreciate your input. Thank you!

Re: Ahlquist family

detroitdan — 2007-04-03 02:23:31Z

my name is daniel ahlquist. my great grandfather is walter ahlquist from stockholm sweden. i'm looking for relatives.

Re: Ahlquist in Wisconsin

2005-01-15 23:24:44Z

Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing from you.

Amber

Re: Ahlquist in Wisconsin

2005-01-15 22:05:05Z

Hi Amber,

I believe I can help you a little with the Ahlquists from Marathon County, Wisconsin. I will be sending you an email direct from my own computer later as I am now out of town.

I am looking forward to corresponding with you.

Best regards,
J. Ahlquist Mayer <jmayer@qconline.com>

Re: ahlquist

2004-06-16 20:34:06Z

My gggrandfather was Carl Friederich Ahlquist, born 1796 in Usserød, Skjelland in Denmark. Married to Marthe Maria Rasmussen b. 1791 in Copenhagen. They married 1830-12-03
in Trinitatis Kirke.
Their son Carl Herman Ahlquist, b. 1835, married Anna Johanne Knudsen, b. 1836, in Helligånd kirke in Copenhagen 1858-09-10. They had 4 children:
Frantz Christian Ahlquist, b. 1860-01-26 in Copenhagen
Emma Ahlquist, b. 1861-04-24 in Malmö, Sweeden
Frederik Wilhelm Ahlquist, b. 1863-09-30 in Copenhagen
Elvira Eleonora Ahlquist, b. 1865-10-13 in Copenhagen

Frantz Christina was my grandfater.
Frederik Wilhelm moved to England and we think some of his descendants emigrated to USA.

Re: Ahlqvists from Fredrikshald, Norway and near Skee, Sweden

2002-12-29 19:43:57Z

No I'm not related to your Møller, in fact I'm not quite sure at all who I relate to. My name has its origin in Kristiania Norway back in the middle of the 1850's.

Ahlquist/-ström.........could there have been a misspelling somewhere?

Which one of the children left for America and when? I guess that the old folks died in Fredrikshald, or what? Who is your ancestor? Did the churchbooks in Fredrikshald refere to Skee in any way?

Re: Ahlqvists from Fredrikshald, Norway and near Skee, Sweden

2002-12-29 01:23:28Z

Take a look at the churchbooks for Skee parish.

www.skee.nu

A child called Magnus was born the 25th. jan.1803 in Skogen Blomsholm in Skee parish. The parents are the one that you have listed in your query. Is this proof enough?

Ahlquist/Ahlqvist could be a soldiers name......

Re: Ahlquist Family

2002-12-10 20:06:07Z

Your father is my first cousin. My father was Oscar Ahlquist. He was about 10 years older than Carl. I haven't seen Dale in 30 years. I was born in Attleboro in 1940. My grandfather (Emil) (your great-grandfather) came here from Sweden in about 1912. Then, the next year your great-grandmother (Ester) came with 3 children, Martha, Oscar, and Lilian (Lil). Carl was born in USA about 1918. I have more information if you see this and would like to know more.

Re: Ahlquist Surname

2002-08-11 03:47:01Z

It is interesting that you mentioned your grandfather's name to be Harry Ahlquist because my paternal grandfather was of the same name. As far as I know, which is not much, he lived on Long Island. His father's name was Axel Ahlquist and his wife became Miriam Ahlquist. Together they had five children, Robert, Irene, Bruce ( my father), Steven, and Axel. They all grew up on Long Island but have since moved their families to the Atlanta, Georgia area, where I reside. My immediate family alone has produced three children, all males. It seems we are growing well Ahlquists! If anyone makes any interesting connections, I'd be delighted to know.

Re: Ahlquist search

2002-07-26 03:57:24Z

Hi Diane,
Just saw your message now. Sorry, but I moved and did not have time until now for genealogy. Thank you for your message.
I would very much appreciate learning more about your Ahlquist family. If you wish you can contact me directly using this email address: ahlquist24@yahoo.com
If you put Martha Ahlquist Patten in the subject line I will recognize the name.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Best regards,
Judy

Re: Ahlquist search

2002-07-26 03:55:56Z

Re: Family tree

2002-07-26 03:38:24Z

Hi Brad,
Was your great-grandfather Anders Ahlquist (Andrew Johnson Ahlquist) from Skepplanda, Sweden? I have quite a bit of information on this family and others.
I believe I know your mother.
You can email me directly if you'd like using this email address: ahlquist24@yahoo.com
Regards,
Judy

Re: New England Ahlquist Family

2002-07-24 23:32:15Z

Hey Cuz,

Did you put this message here to find me before I last wrote to you? I see you wrote it in May. I just read it now in July.

Judy

Re: Ahlqvists from Fredrikshald, Norway and near Skee, Sweden

2002-02-24 06:11:31Z

Lena is living in Oslo as a widow in 1865 with daughter and son-in-law's family
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...
and daughter Julie is working as a hired girl in Oslo...
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

Ahlquist/Robinson

wilscuev — 2002-07-06 15:47:41Z

I am looking for information about my gggrandfather and his wife. Anna Dorothy Ahlquist born Feb 6, 1851 in Gotsburg, Sweden married Joseph Robinson born Nov 7, 1839. Anna is his second wife, the one he had children with. First wife:Mary Etta Fitch. Anna and Joseph had:Percy, Lilian, James, Katie, Ella, Charles, Joseph Jr, and George.
Anna died March 23, 1912 and Joseph died December 12, 1932 and is buried in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Anna and Joseph were married in 1873. Any more info would be welcome. Joseph's parents were from Maine (John Robinson 2nd and Nancy Bryant)

Ahlquist in Sweden

MacDougall — 2001-09-08 18:02:14Z

My family and I are of Ahlquist decent in the area of Malmo Sweden. My ggrandmother came to the US in 1918, she was born in Denmark, her mother's name was Sophia Alhquist born in Sweden.
Let me know what time frame you are looking for, maybe we can be of some help.
Kristina

Ahlquist in Sweden and CT

MacDougall — 2001-09-08 18:02:14Z

Dear J. Ahlquist Meyer,
Would like to know if you have any information on my Ahlquist line. My ggrandmother was an Ahlquist and her mother was an Ahlquist (Sophia)her father may have been Jons Ahlquist who came to Berringe Sweden and was a tailor to Count Beckfries. Prior to that we have no information on where Jons Ahlquist came from. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Ahlquist family

MacDougall — 2001-09-08 18:02:14Z

Hello !
I am sorry that it has taken so long to reply. I have been off in different directions looking for Ahlquist's!

This is the information that I have:

Johanna Wildt was born in Borringe Sweden July 21, 1836 and died in Borringe on Feb 14, 1913.

Johanna Married Jons Ahlquist Nov. 21,1858 in Borringe. Jons was born Aug.1, 1831 and died Sept. 24,1864.

They had the following children:
Augusta Wildt Born Feb 19 or 14 1858 in Sturrup.
Ingrid Ahlquist B. Aug.14.1859 D. Mar 13, 1884
Johanna Ahlquist B. May 25,1961
Maria Ahlquist B. Oct. 4,1862
Sophia Ahlquist B. April 6, 1864

After Jons Ahlquist died Johanna married Anders (Jonsson) Hedlund Mar. 1, 1878. Anders was born Feb. 20,1862 in Barslov.

and they had the following children:
Olof Edward Hedlund B. Mar 17, 1871 D.July 30,1879
Benedickta Hedlund B. Oct. 25,1873
Anna Hedlund B. Sept. 4,1877 D. Sept. 5, 1894
Oskar Alfred Hedlund B. Oct 25, 1879 went to Portland Oregon.
Emma Louisa Hedlund B. Feb 7, 1882 D Sept. 22, 1887.

Sophia Ahlquist was my gggm she came to live with her daughter's family in Ct. in 1929.

Any help would be wonderful!
Kristina

Ahlquist Family in Sweden CT

MacDougall — 2001-09-08 18:02:14Z

Joanne after reading your post I realized that you and I are related. You Mother and my grandmother were sisters. I'll email you more dates.
Ms. King-How wonderful that your husband's family may be related to us as well. I would be very interested in learning more about your information.
Please Email me Stina@aol.com

Re: New England Ahlquist Family

MacDougall — 2002-08-09 21:02:06Z

My Ahlqvist/Ahlquist came to the US in 1905 from Mälmo. . My ggrandmother was an Ahlqvist as was her mother. She went to Calumet Mi and then to Hartford CT in 1912 ggggrandfather was Jons Ahlqvist and was married to Johanna Wildt. Does anyone have any of my Ahlquist's?

Kristina Brown
Stina@aol.com

Re: Ahlquist Surname

CSangster9861 — 2002-04-02 05:10:28Z

I have a Harry Ahlquist, nephew to John and Edla (Wener) Steinberg in the 1920 Wisconsin Census. He was born in Connecticut, parents born in Sweden. The Steinbergs also came from Sweden and Edla Wener is an ancestor in my line.

Does anyone recognize anything familiar?

Re: Ahlquist/Robinson

mearle0816 — 2002-09-24 02:41:17Z

Obit. AHLQUIST, JAMES STEVEN

kayrom — 2004-03-16 16:35:17Z

AHLQUIST, JAMES STEVEN May 25, 1950 to March 10, 2003 James Ahlquist, 52, of San Diego, died Monday of complications from liver disease. He was born and died in Mercy Hospital, San Diego. Jimmy lived his entire life in Ocean Beach with the exception of the period he spent at sea as a tuna fisherman. As a youngster, he played Little League baseball on various O.B. teams. At Collier Junior High he played the trombone in the school band. He was also an accomplished magician under the tutelage of Gordon Plummer, a well known San Diego magician and astronomer. In his youth he was an avid and accomplished surfer at favorite local and Mexican locations. Jimmy was confirmed at St. Peter ' s by the Sea Lutheran Church on May 17, 1964, and served as acolyte for a number of years for Rev. Vlad P. Benko. After graduation from Point Loma High School he attended San Diego City College earning an A.A. degree in Auto Mechanics. He was married for a short number of years ending in divorce when his wife returned to Texas. After spending a year as a tuna fisherman, he became a carpenter in the construction industry. Survivors include his mother and father Grace and Merton Ahlquist, sister and brother-in-law Ann and David Zegler, nephew Mark Zegler, uncle Edwin G. Hansen, cousins Cheryl Preiss, Edwin S. Hansen, Lorraine Sundberg, Elizabeth Adams, and William Adams all of San Diego; uncle and aunt Harold and Shirley Ahlquist, cousins Stephen Ahlquist and Gail Rajala, of Massachusetts, uncle and aunt Stanley and Dorothy Ahlquist, cousins Brian Ahlquist and Karin Koplin of Florida. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at St. Peter ' s by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 3/18/2003. (volunteer submission)

Ahlquist in Wisconsin

Amber_Michur — 2005-01-13 23:20:29Z

I am trying to find information about a family that lived in Wisconsin.

Lauriana Juliane Wilhelmine Ahrens (born Jan 2, 1897 married Arthur Ahlquist on Jun 3, 1922 at St. Matthew's Church in Marathon, WI. Arthur was born about 1891.

I am also trying to find Louis Rodlaph Ahrens (Lauriana's brother) born June 22, 1891 and married Edna Ahlquist (likely Arthur's brother).

I am trying to find information about these families. They lived in the Marathon County area of Wisconsin.

Thank You
Amber

Re: Ahlquist Family

dalepowers43 — 2003-01-20 03:22:27Z

Hi cousin! I'm the son of Norma Patten Powers daughter of Martha Ahlquist Patten - your grandfather's sister. I'm just beginning to do some research and will be glad to share with you. My aunt Diane may be a source of family info.

Family tree

bradgahlquist — 2002-06-28 06:58:11Z

My great great grandfather was Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, anyone who can provide futher information would be appreciated. Thank You.

Re: Ahlquist genealogy

angelasmith257 — 2005-05-13 21:37:14Z

Hi J Ahlquist Mayer

I know it's some years since you posted your message but I would be very interested to know if you have any data on my family tree. My grt.grandmother had a sister Mary Neben who in 1876 in St. Pancras London England married an Eric Ahlqvist/Ahlquist. Eric was a cabinet maker likewise his father
Olof. Mary was born in Germany and her father Henry Neben was also a cabinet maker. From family spoken data i think Mary and Eric may have emmigrated to the U.S.A. I can find no further data of them after their marriage i.e. U.K. Census records. I know my grt. aunt used to write to cousins in the U.S.A, and i believe they were descendants of Mary and Eric. The areas of Long Island and Honolulu have been mentioned.
In grateful anticipation
Angela Smith

Re: Ahlquist search

desinnov — 2002-05-16 11:06:45Z

I am the daughter of Martha Ahlquist Patten. If you need family info I'll do my best to answer.

Diane Patten Salathe

Re: Ahlquist/Robinson

davidrobinson175 — 2003-09-09 19:24:49Z

Joseph Robinson is my 2nd great-grandfather. He actually had four children with his first wife in Maine, one of which is my great-grandfather. I have information on Joseph’s line going back several generations, if you are interested. I would be interested in any information you may have about him.

Ahlqvists from Fredrikshald, Norway and near Skee, Sweden

noalder — 2003-01-05 01:00:58Z

I descend from Magnus Johannessen Ahlqvist (a master mason b. 1802 in Sweden) and his wife Helena "Lena" Nielsdatter Berg (b. 1803 in Sweden). They had the following 9 children, all born in the Fredrikshald (Halden), Norway, a border town with Sweden: Johan Magnus, Martine, Grethe Emilie, Carl Magnus, Didrike Magdalene, Alfred Leonard, Marie Elisabet, Julie Augusta and Ludvig August.

Magnus Johannessen Ahlqvist had a brother named Erik Johannessen Ahlqvist who also migrated to Halden and had a family there. It's possible that they were born in Skee, Goteborg Och Bohus, Sweden and that their parents were Johannes Magnusson (b. 1768 in Orgryte, Goteborg, Goteborg Och Bohus, Sweden) and Oliana Jonasdatter, but I don't have solid proof of this yet.

Helena "Lena" Nielsdatter Berg may have been born in Norby, Hogdal, Goteborg Och Bohus, Sweden to Nils Persson and Ingri Mathisdotter, but I don't have solid proof of this either.

Does anyone have information on any Ahlqvist families who lived in Halden, Norway or in the northern end of Goteborg Och Bohus, Sweden? There was also an Anders Ahlqvist who lived in Halden, Norway. He was considerably older than the 2 brothers mentioned above, but was probably also a relative.

Re: Ahlqvists from Fredrikshald, Norway and near Skee, Sweden

noalder — 2003-01-05 01:00:58Z

Nina,
Thank you very much! Yes, this source is very helpful! And yes, the birth record you cite does correspond with my ancestors. I realize now that I had actually looked at this website several times before, but on the wrong page... http://www.skee.nu/forska/skee.htm
I was dissappointed to find the records missing for Skee Socken, but I did see the link to Hogdals Socken where I also have connections. So now you have pointed me to the right place, and I can't believe that this was right under my nose!!

By the way, are you any relation to Margareta Möller (b. 1733 in Gefle, Gavleborg, Sweden)? She married Magnus Jonsson Ahlstrom, and her father was Wohlert Möller. I believe Margareta and Magnus may be the parents of Johannes Magnusson, who is the father of the child Magnus for whom you found a birth record in the Skee parish. If you are related, I would like to discuss this with you. Is there any connection between the names Ahlqvist and Ahlström?

Sincerely,
Norm Alder

Re: Family tree

Amybabygirl — 2004-07-15 22:42:38Z

How are you related to Jean Baptiste Bernadotte? I think I come through him by an illegitimate son. I am trying to find Facts on this. He's the only one that fits the discription. My ancester is Andrew Larsen and he was raised by a couple since his paternal father didn't want anyone to know about him. Do you have any info for me. I know Jean Baptiste Bernadotte was a king in Norway and married to Deseree.
Please help me.
Ann

Ahlquist

PHNNW — 2003-11-22 03:09:32Z

My grandfathers name was Walter
Conrad Ahlquist and some of his
family were from Swedan.
Please send me any info that you might
have. Thank You. Gary

New England Ahlquist Family

dironahlquist — 2002-06-01 03:35:00Z

I am looking for information on any Ahlquist/Ahlqvist who settled in the New England states of the United States. My great grandfather, Karl Valter Ahlqvist [Charles Walter Ahlquist] born 1867 in Kalmar, Sweden, immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Massachusetts. Two of his brother also came to the U.S...Frederick William and Erik Salomon. I would love to hear from anyone who thinks there may be a link in the family tree. Thanks!

Ahlquist

MDose3690 — 2001-06-25 18:49:45Z

HI,
I have Ahlquist in my family lines...They came from Goteborg, Sweden area. Name is Alfred Ahlquist. His father was Carl Johnson and his mother was Katherina ? He came to US in 1888.
If you have any family ties I would sure like to hear from you.
Marilyn Dose
dmdose@pionet.net

Different Spellings of Ahlquist

Alquest — 2001-06-26 18:48:13Z

Our family believes that our name's spelling changed during immigration. My great grandfather, Nils Anderson Ahlquist came to America in 1869 from Skone Co., Sweden. I am told that this is an "ornamental name" slected or given in the Swedish military - which means the twig of an Alder Tree.
Regards from David Alquest