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Surnames: Dorén
Classification: Query
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Message Board Post:
Looking for reverend Hjalmar Fredrik Dorén born 1860 in Sweden and his wife Elin Karlsson
born 1858 in Sweden.
This is what I already know:
Hjalmar Fredrik Dorén (born Gustafsson, in some records named Johansson, father's name
was Johan Andersson)
-Born 26/9 1860 in Ekeby församling (parish), Östergötlands län (county).
-Became a pastor/ reverend. Ordained in Sweden. Went to private school and was supposedly
adopted or had a mentor who paid for his education and gave him his new surname.
-Married Elin Karlsson 12/10 1890 in Sweden. Elin was born 1/11 1858 in Kaga församling
(parish), Östergötlands län (county). She died 4/10 1899 in Los Angeles.
-Went to USA in 1891. (emigration-papers written in Kärna, Sweden 10/2 1891).
-An article from a newspaper states that HF Dorén and his driver were injured in a
accident when their vehicle was hit by the train Baltimore from Ohio when they were
crossing the tracks.
-His parish name should have been 'Bailey Town' with an annex-parish
'Miller' in Indiana.
-He died 1900 in Los Angeles where he also was buried.
-A box and letter dated 1915 addressed to 'parents or living relatives of reverend HF
Dorén' contained his belongings including photos, letters and the article mentioned
above. It was signed by 'Christina M. Sundin, 1516 Girard Street, Los Angeles,
CA'.
Any information at all about him or his wife is appreciated!