My 3rd Great Grandfather was Gustav Hjort b abt 1819 in Sweden. He came to the US with his family abt 1883. They settled in Burlington, Des Moines Co. IA. Gustav d April 23, 1898 suicide. In the newspaper account of his death he is also referred to as Gustav Hurd. His death certificate is under that name. Also his wife's is under Hurd Aug 8, 1891. Her name is unknown, maiden name may have bee Brodd. Gustav was a tailor and made army clothes in Sweden. There were 11 children 5 of which died in infancy. One son who is said to have gone to CO. And 5 daughters Maria Johnson of Chicago, Sara Hawkinson of Chicago, Sophia Quick of Burlington, Clara Smith of Burlington, Selma Amelia Anderson of Burlington my GGGrandmother. Please e-mail if there is any connections.
Marilyn
Salem, OR