Person:Gustaf Almquist (2)
Gustaf Victor Theodor Almquist
b.11 Sep 1892 Siren, Burnett, Wisconsin, United States
d.7 Aug 1959 Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 29 Dec 1876
  1. Alma Sofia ALMQUIST1877 - 1933
  2. Potencia Suafer ALMQUIST1880 - 1931
  3. John Robert ALMQUIST1883 - 1970
  4. Carl Julius ALMQUIST1885 - 1920
  5. Axell Edward ALMQUIST1887 - 1978
  6. Gustaf Victor Theodor Almquist1892 - 1959
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Gustaf Victor Theodor Almquist1892 - 1959
  • W.  Pearl LARSON1902 - 2001
m. 5 Sep 1918
  1. June ALMQUIST1919 - 2000
  2. Violet ALMQUIST1920 - 1929
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Gustaf Victor Theodor Almquist
Alt Name Vic _____
Alt Name Victor Emanuel _____
Alt Name Victor G. _____
Alt Name[2][3][4] Victor Almquist
Alt Name _____ Almqvist
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][13][35] 11 Sep 1892 Siren, Burnett, Wisconsin, United StatesWood Lake,
Census[5][19][32] 1900 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesUS
Census[6][20][33] 1905 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesWisconsin State
Census[7][12][21][34] 1910 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesUS
Occupation[23] 1917 Lewis, Polk, Wisconsin, United Statesmechanic
Other[22] 1917 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesWWI Registration Card
Marriage 5 Sep 1918 St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USAReference number: DVMN001
to Pearl LARSON
Occupation? 1919 Lewis, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesPotato Merchant
Census[8][24][25][30] 1920 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesUS
Occupation[26][30] From 1920 to 1945 Lewis, Polk, Wisconsin, United Statesa partner with his brother John in the Almquist Garage for several years-From document "An Account of the Almquists, An Epic of Elm Twigs" (1869-1985) by Lois Almquist Schiebel
Census[9][28][29] 1930 Miami, Gila, Arizona, United StatesUS
Occupation[27][29] 1930 Miami, Gila, Arizona, United StatesMechanic in a machine shop
Divorce 8 Jun 1942 Y
from Pearl LARSON
Residence[18] Lewis, Polk, Wisconsin, United States
Death[3][2][14][15][31] 7 Aug 1959 Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesCause: Acute Respiratory Failure-Bronchopneumonia-emphysema
Burial[4][16][31] 11 Aug 1959 Lewis, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesLewis Cemetery,
Other[17] Military

He went by the name of Victor most of his life. He suffered from asthma and ended up with emphysema.

TO DO: Description: Almquist, Gustaf Victor Theodor-Locate the Baptism records Category: Church Record Local: Wood Lake, Siren Township, Burnett, Wisconsin, USA Date: 22 May 2004 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


in July of 1911 he was in Frederic Wisconsin

TO DO: Description: Almquist, Gustaf Victor-Try to find on the 1910 US census by area-he would have been 17 or 18 Category: Census Local: Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin Date: 11 May 2004 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


Also burial permit.

TODO: Description: Almquist, Victor moved from St. Paul to Wisconsin for burial Category: Transportation of Copse Date: 29 May 2009 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:

About 1929 or 1930 he worked in Miami Arizona in a copper mine. In later years worked for Sigers refrigeration in St. Paul, also a carpenter? Name listed is from birth cert.

From document "An Account of the Almquists, An Epic of Elm Twigs" (1869-1985) by Lois Almquist Schiebel-He was named Victor Emanuel.

From photo of Susan Eliason's-the photo from Lawrence and Clara's wedding, Victor was a groomsman.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Birth Certificate, in Birth Certificate
    State of Wisconsin, Dept of Health & Family Services #02669, 29 Sep 1892.

    Gustaf Victor Theodore Almquist was born on 11 Sept. 1892 to Gustaf Almquist (farmer) and Anna Johanna Anders. Both parents were born in Sweden. The baby was born in Wood Lake, Burnett Co., Wisc. Reference number: BCWI001

    Birth Certificate
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Funeral Handout, in Funeral Notice
    copy of Funeral Handout, 17 Oct 2005.

    Services for Victor Almquist St. Paul, Minnesota Born September 11, 1892 Siren Township, Wisconsin. Passed Away Friday, August 7, 1959 St. Paul, Minnesota Age: 66 years 10 months, 26 days. Services held at Edling Funderal Home Tuesday, August 11, 1959 2:00 pm. Interment Lewis Cemetery. Clergy Rev. James Everson. Casket Bearers Russell Almquist, Elmer Long, Pierre Schiebel, Virgil Chappelear, Robert Pittelkow and Robert Horgan. Reference number: FNWI002

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Death Certificate, in Death Cert. State
    Minnesota Dept. of Health, Ramsey Co., St. Paul, Section of Vital Statistics #020104 #, 29860, 8 Aug 1959.

    Victor Almquist died 7 August 1959. He was a laborer (retired) born 11 Sept. 1892 he was 66 yrs. old. His father name is listed a gust Almquist and his mother is listed as Marie. Informant was L. Passow of Ancker Hosp. He died of Acute Respiratory Failure due to Bronchopneumonia and Bullous Emphysema. He also had gastric and duodenal ulcers. He was buried 7 August 1959 in Lewis Cemetery in Lewis, Polk, Wisc. Reference number: DCMN021

    His mother's name of Marie must have been a mistake. His mother's name was Anna. Informant was L. Passow (not related).

    From Death Cert. (State) signed by a funeral director or mortician in Luck
    Wisc. Funeral held at Edling Funeral Home. Headstone 1892-1959 name shown as Victor G.

    Death Certificate
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Funeral Notice, in Death record
    Copy of funeral notice.

    Services for Victor Almquist, St. Paul, Minnesota, Born September 11, 1892, Siren Township, Wisconsin.
    Passed away Friday, August 7, 1959, St. Paul, Minnesota Age 66 years, 10 months, 26 Days.
    Services held at Edling Funeral Home tuesday, August 11, 1959 2:00pm.
    Interment Lewis Cemetery
    Clergy Rev. James Everson
    Casket Bearers
    Russell Almquist
    Elmer Long
    Pierre Scheibel
    Virgil Chappelear
    Robert Pittelkow
    Robert Horgan

  5. ↑ 1900 US Census, in US Census
    1900 Wisconsin, Clam Falls, Polk, ED 138, sheet 1B, page 138A, Heritage Quest online, 1 Jun 1900.

    Lines 85-91 Emanuel Almquist (head) male white 56 born Sep 1844 married 6 yrs born in Sweden, both parents born there also immigrated 1869 31 yrs in US Na speaks English farmer owned farm free and clear can read and write, Anna Almquist (wife) female white 45 born Dec 1854 married 6 yrs mother of 9 but only 2 living born in Sweden both parents born there also immigration unknown can read and write, John Almquist (son) male white 17 single born Feb 1883 in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden laborer can read and write, Carl Almquist (son) white male 15 born May 1885 in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden can read and write, Axell Almquist (son) white male 13 born Jan. 1887 in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden, Victor (son) white male 7 born Sept. 1892 in Wisconson both parents born in Sweden can read and write, Clara Almquist (daughter) white female 4 born Jul 1895 in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden. Reference number: CNWI001

    He is listed with parents Anna & Emanuel, and brothers Carl, Axell, John & sister Clara.

    1900 US Census
  6. ↑ 1905 Wisconsin State Census, in State Census
    1905 Wisconsin, Polk Co., Clam Falls, page 129, Sheet 4, 1905.

    Line 27 Almquist, Axel (boarder) white male single 16 Daylaborer born in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden.
    Lines41-46 Almquist, Emanuel (head) 47 white male married farmer born Sweden both parents also born there, Anna J. (wife) 50 white female housekeeper born in Sweden both parents also born there, John R. (Son) white male single 22 daylaborer born in Wisc. both parents born in Sweden, Carl J. white male (son) single 22 daylaborer born in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden, Victor [F]. white male single (son) 12 born in Wisc. parents born in Sweden, Clara J. white female (daughter) single 9 born in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden. Reference number: CNWI046 Verified: YES

    Emanuel, Anna J., John R., Carl J., Victor [F]., and Clara J. Almquist

    1905 Wisconsin State Census
  7. ↑ 1910 US Census, in US Census
    1910 Wisconsin Polk Co., Clam Falls Township Series T624 Roll 1733 Page 64, 20-22 Apr 1910.

    Lines 52-58 Emanuel Almquist (head) 65 born in Sweden both parents born there also, Anna J. Almquist (wife) 55 born in Sweden both parents born there also, Carl Almquist (step-son) 24 born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden, Axel Almquist (step-son) 22 born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden, Victor Almquist (step-son) 17 born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden and Clara Julia Almquist (daughter) 14 born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden plus a boarder [Inez Avis Mumford] Reference number: CNWI014 Verified: YES

    immigration for Emanuel shows 1869 na-for Anna 1884. They have been married 16 years and she has given birth 9 times and has had 7 children.
    Occupations-Emanuel,farmer Carl and Axel are listed as laborers.

    Gustaf Victor is listed as just Victor, with his Step-dad Emanuel (his uncle married his mother when his father passed) and his mom Anna J., Brother Carl, Axel and sister Clara.

    1910 US Census
  8. ↑ 1920 US Census, in US Census
    1920 Wisconsin, Clam Falls, Polk, ED 150, Sheet 6A, page 122, Heritage Quest online, 26-27 Mar 1920.

    Lines 42-47
    Line 42: ALMQUIST, Edward (head) 32 owned own home free born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden is a salesman in a lumber yard
    Line 43: ALMQUIST, Victoria (wife) 24 born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden
    Line 44: ALMQUIST, Arnold (son) 6 born in Wisc both parents born there also
    Line 45: ALMQUIST, Edna (daughter) 3 6/12 born in Wisc both parents born there also
    Line 46: ALMQUIST, Lila (daughter) 1 1/12 born in Wisc both parents born there also
    Line 47: NORDQVIST, Nels G. (father in law) 56 widowed imm 1882 Na 1898 born in Sweden both parents born there also

    Line 50-52
    Line 50: ALMQUIST, Emanuel (head) 76 imm. 1869 Na 1876 owned home free born in Sweden as were both parents
    Line 51: ALMQUIST, Anna J. (wife) 66 imm 1882 Na 1898 born in Sweden as were both parents
    Line 52: EDLING, Clara (daughter) widowed 24 born in Wisc. parents both born in Sweden
    Lines 70-72
    Line 70: ALMQUIST, Victor (head) owned home free 28 born in Wisc. parents both born in Sweden
    Line 71: ALMQUIST, Pearl (wife) 17 born is Wisc. both parents born in Denmark
    Line 72: ALMQUIST, June (daughter) 9/12 born in Wisc. both parents born there also Reference number: CNWI002 Verified: YES

    Occupation for Clara looks like teacher. Could not read occupation for Victor.

    Victor is listed with wife Pearl and daughter June.

    1920 US Census
  9. ↑ 1930 US Census, in US Census
    1930 Arizona, Miami Township, Gila , ED 4-42, Sheet 2B, Ancestry.com, 2 Apr 1930.

    Lines 76-81
    Line 76: ALMQUIST, Victor (head) rents home for $25.00 a mo 37 26 when first married born in Wisconsin both parents born in Sweden is a mechanic in a machine shop and a veteran of WW1
    Line 77: ALMQUIST, Pearl (wife H.) 27 16 when first married born in Wisconsin both parents born in Denmark
    Line 78: ALMQUIST, June (daughter) 11 single born in Wisconsin both parents born in Wisconsin
    Line 79: ALMQUIST, Florence (daughter) 8 single born in Wisconsin both parents born in Wisconsin
    Line 80: MCGINNIS, John (brother-in-law) age 49 26 when married can read and write born in Kentucky father born in Canada mother born in Kentucky he is a barber in a barber shop
    Line 81: MCGINNIS, Potansia (sister) age 49 26 when first married can read and write born in Sweden as were both of her parents she immigrated in 1805 and is an alien (not Na) Reference number: CNAZ001 Verified: YES

    This may have been at the Copper Mine Florence has spoke of as his place of employment. From the 1930 US Census.

    Victor, Pearl and daughters June and Florence (Violet had died in 1929). Also living next to them is John B. & Potensia McGinnis. Done on 2 April.

    For Victor check for veteran is yes, WWI

    1930 US Census
  10.   1895 Wisconsin State Census, in State Census
    1895 Wisconsin State Census Polk, Clam Falls, Line 24, Roll v226-17, 1895.

    E. Almquist is listed with 5 males and 2 females:
    Emanuel, Carl, John, Axell and Gustaf Victor must be the males.
    Anna and Clara must be the females.

    1895 Wisconsin State Census
  11.   He worked as a salesman in a lumber yard
    Victoria's father is living with them to provide us with her last name. His name was Nels G. Nordqvist 56 yrs old and year of immigration is 1892 with Naturalization in 1898.
    Gustav Eric is listed as Emanuel. This is the name Florence Pittelkow knew him by.
    immigration listed as 1869 na 1876.
    Anna immigration listed as [1882] na 1898.
    Clara is listed as a widow and it looks like she may be a school teacher.
  12. ↑ immigration for Emanuel shows 1869 na-for Anna 1884. They have been married 16 years and she has given birth 9 times and has had 7 children.
    Occupations-Emanuel,farmer Carl and Axel are listed as laborers.
  13. ↑ City from Funeral Notice. Birth cert. said he was born in Wood Lake, Burnett Co. Certificate was dated 29 Sept 1892.
  14. ↑ His mother's name of Marie must have been a mistake. His mother's name was Anna. Informant was L. Passow (not related).
  15. ↑ Funeral Notice from Edling Funeral Home. Held 11 August 1959. He is buried at Lewis Cemetery, in Wisconsin. His mother is listed as Marie.
    Should be Anna Johanna.
  16. ↑ From Death Cert. (State) signed by a funeral director or mortician in Luck
    Wisc. Funeral held at Edling Funeral Home. Headstone 1892-1959 name shown as Victor G.
  17. ↑ WWI vet. but his daughter said that he had asthma so may have gotten a medical discharge.
  18. ↑ From document "An Account of the Almquists, An Epic of Elm Twigs" (1869-1985) by Lois Almquist Schiebel-Approaching Lewis from the south on Hwy.
    35 and turning right at the first street is the former Ed Almquist home, built in 1913. It is the first home on the right side of the street.
    Beside it stands the house where the Victor Almquist family lived.
  19. ↑ He is listed with parents Anna & Emanuel, and brothers Carl, Axell, John & sister Clara.
  20. ↑ Emanuel, Anna J., John R., Carl J., Victor [F]., and Clara J. Almquist
  21. ↑ Gustaf Victor is listed as just Victor, with his Step-dad Emanuel (his uncle married his mother when his father passed) and his mom Anna J., Brother Carl, Axel and sister Clara.
  22. ↑ He is 24 born 11 September 1892 in Burnett Co. Wisc. He is a single mechanic of med. build and height with blue eyes and light hair. He is protesting due to religious reasons.
    His daughter, Florence Pittelkow said his hair was light auburn.
  23. ↑ From his Registration Card. Florence Pittelkow said he also worked at Sigers refrigeration in St. Paul Minnesota in later years.
  24. ↑ Occupation for Clara looks like teacher. Could not read occupation for Victor.
  25. ↑ Victor is listed with wife Pearl and daughter June.
  26. ↑ -John built the Almquist Garage in 1920, John sold it in 1945.
  27. ↑ This may have been at the Copper Mine Florence has spoke of as his place of employment. From the 1930 US Census.
  28. ↑ Victor, Pearl and daughters June and Florence (Violet had died in 1929). Also living next to them is John B. & Potensia McGinnis. Done on 2 April.

    For Victor check for veteran is yes, WWI
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 1930 US Census
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 1920 US Census
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Death Certificate
  32. ↑ 1900 US Census
  33. ↑ 1905 Wisconsin State Census
  34. ↑ 1910 US Census
  35. ↑ Birth Certificate
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