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Wisconsin Scandinavian History And Genealogy

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Family of Frank Wilson on the porch of their home.
Family of Frank Wilson on the porch of their home. Frank Wilson was known as Frank Josephson before emigrating from Sweden. He can from Karlskoga, Vermland, Sweden, the son of Joseph Olson. According to the note aby Orlin Anderson, the only non-Wilson in the photo is Anna Anderson standing at left. Identified by Orlin Anderson of Stockholm in 1983. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society. 

In the second half of the 19th century immigrants from Norway, Sweden and Denmark settled in the upper Midwest. We discuss Wisconsin’s part of that history and how it impacts our modern culture. We also get tips on doing genealogical research for Scandinavian ancestry.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Eleanor Brinsko Guest

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