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Old 02-17-2016, 04:49 AM
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Edie
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My grandfather (Ole)had two brothers, Otto and John. When they landed at Ellis Island from Sweden, their last name was Olsson. The clerk at the desk said there were too many Olssons on the ship and to pick out a different name, which they did; the name being a name of a very respected gentleman in Varmland, Sweden. I cannot trace anyone we are related to except for those belonging to Otto and John in the whole United States. I love the story. Edie
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