MC 1882 Peter A Tolf and Augusta S Landstrom

On this day one hundred and thirty-two years ago, my maternal 2nd great-grandparents Peter August Tolf of Svenarum, Jönköping, Sweden and Augusta Sophia Landström of Norra Sandsjö, Jönköping, Sweden were married in Chicago by Rev. D. S. Sorlin of 151 Oak St. Chicago [1], pastor of the Swedish Methodist Episcopalian Church on the northwest corner of Market and Oak Streets [2].

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    […] Jan 1882 – Another set of maternal 2nd great-grandparents Peter Tolf and Augusta Landstrom were married in Chicago on this date. Looking at this couple again reminded me that Peter was a witness at his […]

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  2. currentdescendent Avatar

    Congratulations to them :)! I love the old handwriting on the certificate.

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    1. Laura Aanenson Avatar

      Me too! I wish my handwriting looked so nice.

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