Person:Carl Newquist (1)

His name at the time of his birth was "Carl Magnus Petersson", using the patronymic naming pattern after his father.The first name "Charles" is an Anglicized version, and does not exist in the Swedish language. Oral history says he used both Carl and Charles after arriving in America.

There is a lack of information on him as he definitely was unavailable - travelling away from Nykulla-Södregård to other parishes, and back and forth from Sweden more than the other brothers. There are exit permits for him to leave Nykulla in October 30,1872 (after John and Gustaf left), April 1875, September 22, 1876, and January 8, 1877 for his first trip to America. He is listed in a Chicago trade journal as working as a foreman for his older brother, John Newquist, in 1878. Other exit permits were issued in February 27, 1878 and May 25, 1878. He made another trip to the US after his marriage on 18 August, 1879. He and Louise have an exit permit in September 18, 1879 when they leave for North America. It appears that Louise returned in November, 1879. Their first child, Esther is born in Hornaryd, April 30, 1880. In the June 18, 1880 US Census for Wisconsin, a Charles Petersen (correct age of 26) is staying at a hotel with John Newquist,

Then he left the family in Hornaryd and travelled alone for America again, with an exit permit dated March 21, 1890. Louise and the five children remained. His departure from Sweden is listed on the Emigranten CD: Carl Petersson, Age 45 Male. Parish: Hornaryd G(=Kronobergs län), Port of departure Göteborg, Date of emigration April 4 1890, Destination Chicago, Source code: 41:362:31930

His three year-old daughter, Hulda died March 29, 1891.

It appears that Carl lived and worked in Rockford, IL for a period of time. Shirley's letter mentioned work and friends for the reason for locating to Rockford. Dorothy Newquist LaBrose says the three brothers worked on the 1893 Colombian exposition, so that made sense for Charles to move to Chicago. The three brothers worked on that event for at least 18 months.

After an absence of almost four and a half years, he returned to Sweden, and left finally with the family on September 3, 1894. (Note: The population of Hornaryd in 2001 was 160 people.)They arrived on the White Star Line ship Majestic in New York on September 26, 1894. They are listed in the passenger manifest as part of the Ellis Island records. They may have again located briefly in Rockford, IL, and probably changed their surname from Peterson to Newquist at that time, as Karl's older brothers had done many years previous. He initially spent more time with relatives or friends in Rockford when he wasn't working with John in Chicago.

They moved to Chicago, and Charles appears in 1894 trade journals working for John at 511 W. 22nd Street, and having a house address of 6 Ambrose Street. In 1896 they are living at 254 W. 23rd Street when Arthur was born.

The city directory of 1898 gives the business address as 59 LaSalle street. John is the first to appear in the city directory with August following, first as a carpenter and later with Charles as a carpenter.The three brothers travel to Cripple Creek, Colorado in 1896. While at Cripple Creek they establish and own a business for a short time, before John and Carl return to Chicago. Dorothy said the brothers would work together until economic problems make the brothers look for their separate interests.

1900 Census: The eight members of the Charles Newquist family lives at 929 W. 21st Place, West Town, Cook County, IL. This same address appears in August's diary, Occupations: Charles (day laborer), Esther (servant), William (labor), John (errand boy), Edith (at school).

1910 census: The six members of the Charles Newquist family rent at the same residence. It records the parents of Charles and Louise were born in Sweden. The census records that Charles immigrated to the US in 1890, and that Louise and children immigrated in 1894. Occupations: Charles (machine head. sash and door. (Note: His younger brother, August, established a sash and door company in 1901)), Willie (cabinetmaker), Gertrude (book binder). Esther is married and living with her in-laws, John is married ,and has a son Allison born in 1908.

Charles died in 1927 and was buried in a family plot in Forest Home Cemetery, but the marker has not been found. No pictures exist for him, but he might be the "Mystery Man" on the right, and his son, John Peter, is on the left in a Power Point presentation by Kathy Davolos in 200

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"Carl Charles Newquist was born in Nykulla and lived on a farm. Willie stated that the farm had been in the family some 300 years when Willie wrote this in 1952. When the little family migrated to the States the family farm was still operated by Johannes Peterson. With the Swedes penchant for the change of names in each generation Willie did not know what name might be used in this village--it could have been Newquist or Nykuis

Grampa Charles (he liked to interchange his name) was a fisherman during the warm months and a cabinet-maker in the winter. Willie and the boys also helped and Esther could remember the nets that the family would help to mend and keep in order. When things became too distressed, Grampa Carl and Willie migrated to the United States in 1889 sailing from the seaport of Gothenburg.

The remainder of the family came in due time. Esther mentioned she was about eight---this would make their arrival in 1893. They all settled in Rockford, Illinois area as there were many Swedish friends there and a great deal of cabinet making at that time. From there they moved to Chicago and the boys found employment at various jobs--Willie being the only one who remained in the wood-working field all of his productive life." (A letter written to Bernice by Shirley Newquist, October 20, 1980)

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There is a Newquist family from Sweden living for several decades in Rockford, IL. They immigrated in 1872 and appear in the 1880, 1890, and 1900 US Census data. They may have been the contact for Charles. This is one of the first families in northern IL with the name "Newquist", which was probably a surname change. It is quite possible that one of these people was a friend or relative of the Petersson brothers in Nykulla or Hornaryd before they came to the US. The head of the family is listed alternately as "Maus", "M", and "Mans".

Maus Newquist found in: 1880 US Census, Census Place 2nd Ward, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, Family History Library Film 1254261

 NA Film Number   T9-0261,   Page Number   166C  (Can't find this South 3rd Street address  image page  on genealogy.com)

Maus NEWQUIST Self M Male W 45 SWE Laborer SWE SWE

Johanna NEWQUIST   Wife   M   Female   W   34   SWE   Keeps House   SWE   SWE  
Blandine NEWQUIST   Dau   S   Female   W   11   SWE   Works At Home   SWE   SWE  
August NEWQUIST   Son   S   Male   W   9   SWE      SWE   SWE  
Matilda NEWQUIST   Dau   S   Female   W   7   IL      SWE   SWE  
Joseph NEWQUIST   Son   S   Male   W   3   IL      SWE   SWE  
Huldah NEWQUIST   Dau   S   Female   W   1   IL      SWE   SWE

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M. Newquist found in:

Census Microfilm Records: Illinois, 1900 , Lived in: 2 Ward Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, Series: T623 Microfilm: 355 Book: 1 Page: 221

M. Newquist (b. Aug 1834 in Sweden) is a cabinetmaker living at 1512 15th Street. He married Johanna (b. 1846 in Sweden) about 1870 in Sweden. They had eight children, four who are living. A son, August ( b, Feb 1871 in Sweden) is a machinist and emigrated with them in 1872. The other children were born in IL; Joe (b. June 1877), Huldah (b. June 1883 ?), and Hattie (b. Sept 1886)

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Mans Newquist found in: Census Microfilm Records: Illinois, 1910 ,Locale: 2-WD ROCKFORD, Series: T624, Roll: 336, Part: 1, Page: 161B

The same people are living at the 1900 census address. It now lists thirteen children born of this marriage, four who are living. Hulda is a nurse, Joe is a farmer, and Hattie (listed as a neice) is a clerk in a dry goods store.

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For the first time, I see the resemblence between John and Karl.  It sure seems like they are brothers.  The picture of Karl came from Shirley's pictures after she died, and it would be logicall that her Dad, Art, would have a picture of Karl if one existed.  He took care of things when Louise died, so maybe it was hers originally.  I shall have fun with my hunt for confirmation.  As always, thanks for your help. 

Kathy