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My G grandfather was said to have a brother Carl Carlson. And supposely he did go out
west somewhere. My g Grandfathers name was Gustaf Elof Carlson. I'm not sure how the
Carlson was spelled in Sweden. I have an old letter saying he was from the Narke region
in Sweden. Gus was a blacksmith in Sweden. He was born in 1873. His death certificate
says his fathers name was August Carlson. But Swedish names were supposed to be Carl as
the fathers first name then the children would be last name Carlson or Carlsdotter. But
you know that's what happened to death certificates, write whatever you want. I guess
it is still a possiblity though. What does your Carl's death certificate say. Do you
have his immigration papers from Sweden?