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Matti Matinpoika Kivela- Lapua, Finland

Matti Matinpoika Kivela- Lapua, Finland

Keittaa (View posts)
Posted: 11 Nov 2002 6:09AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Kivela, Maki, Niemela, Pokela
I am looking for my great great grandfather, Matti Matinpoika Kivela, born in Lapua, Finland September 6, 1854. He married Liisa Niemela on December 24, 1878 in Lapua. I was curious if anyone by chance knew his ancestors, or even hers- Their son, Victor Herman Maki- AKA- Herman Matinpoika Kivela was my great grandfather.
Thanks! :)
Keittaa

Re: Matti Matinpoika Kivela- Lapua, Finland

Posted: 1 Jun 2014 8:03AM GMT
Classification: Query
I am trying to locate information on my great grandfather Matti Matinpoika Hallberg/Koivisto. He was born in Lapua, Finland. I believe he was born in 1863, so this may not be the same individual. His wife was Sanna Liisa (I do not know maiden/family name). I believe she was born in Nurmo in 1856. I also have links to individuals with the surname Maki (hill). I know that Hallberg is swedish for 'stone hill', and kivi, which is the meaning of kivela. I don't know if that is associated to the matti kivela/maki you reference. My grandmother was Lempi Elviira Hallberg/Koivisto. She was born in 1895 in Nurmo and emigrated to Minnesota in 1921. She has a sister Maria Sophia. I think she also had a brother Emil.

Regards,

Bob Knutson
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