Person:John Almquist (2)
John August Almquist
b.16 Nov 1848 Vessige, Halland, Sweden
d.30 Mar 1927 Moscow, Latah, Idaho, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 15 Apr 1842
  1. Anders Niclas Almquist1843 -
  2. Emanuel Almquist1844 - 1924
  3. Gustaf Eric Almquist1846 - 1892
  4. John August Almquist1848 - 1927
  5. Anna Neta Persdotter Almquist1851 -
  6. Peter Almquist1853 -
  7. Severina ALMQUIST1855 -
  8. Otto Almquist1857 - 1935
Spouse and Children
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m. 27 Jun 1884
  1. Petter Edvard ALMQUIST1885 - 1964
  2. Victor Albert Almquist1887 - 1918
  3. Alma J. ALMQUIST1889 -
  4. Elmer T. ALMQUIST1892 -
  5. John Arthur ALMQUIST1897 -
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3][4] John August Almquist
Alt Name Johan August _____
Gender Male
Birth[5][3] 16 Nov 1848 Vessige, Halland, SwedenÅrstad, Falkenberg
Christening[5][16] 17 Nov 1848 Vessige, Halland, SwedenÅrstad, Falkenberg,
Other[7][18] From 1862 to 1870 Abild, Halland, SwedenHousehold Examination Record
Emigration[8][19] 1870 Vessige, Halland, Swedenfrom Sweden
Unknown[20] 28 Nov 1871 Polk, Wisconsin, United States
Census[9][21] 1875 Luck, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesState
Other[22] Apr 1877 Clam Falls, Burnett, Wisconsin, United StatesJohn was one of the first supervisors Anecdote
Other[23] 10 Nov 1879 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesSection NR18, Township 37 N, Range 16 W, Total Acre 155.47, LO Code 04, Document 1888, Sign date Nov. 10 1879 Land
Census[10][24] 1880 Burnett, Wisconsin, United StatesUSWood Lake,
Occupation[11][25] 1884 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesFarmer
Marriage 27 Jun 1884 Clam Falls, Burnett, Wisconsin, USAto Elisabeth LARSON
Census[12][26] 1885 Clam Falls, Polk, Wisconsin, United StatesState
Census[13][27] 1900 Moscow, Latah, Idaho, United StatesUS
Census[14][28] 1910 Moscow, Latah, Idaho, United StatesUS
Census[15][29] 1920 Moscow, Latah, Idaho, United StatesUS
Occupation[15][30] 1920 Moscow, Latah, Idaho, United StatesJanitor at a college
Death[6] 30 Mar 1927 Moscow, Latah, Idaho, United States
Other[17] 16 Nov 1847 Alt. Birth

TODO: Description: Almquist, John-find Land papers Category: Land Deed Local: Court House, Balsam Lake, Polk, Wisconsin, USA Date: 22 May 2004 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


Per Lois Almquist Schiebel's document "An Account of the Amquists, An Epic of Elm Twigs" he was the first of the family to emigrate from Sweden. He homesteaded 155.75 acres in Clam Falls Township, Polk, Wisconsin.

From "An Epic of Elm Twigs" by Lois Almquist Schiebel, John was elected an officers in Clam Falls Township's first election held in the home of William Knowles in 1877.

John and Emanuel Almquist are on the 1875 State Census. BLM GLO records

John and Elizabeth moved to Idaho around 5 years after marriage. The had 6 children. Elmer, Victor & Hilda were some of their names-from the data from the Schiebel family. I have found 2 other names on http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~holton/cempics/kl_a-d.htm They are Almquist, infant 1908 & Almquist, Lillie 1904-1907-these could be related.

The death information came from the BYU Idaho website so it is not sourced yet. The birth date for John was a little different 11-16-1847.

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References
  1. ↑ Baptism
    Vital record Index-FHC; film 134452.
  2. ↑ State Census
    1875 Wisconsin, Polk, Town of Luck, roll 1,032,693 FHC Tacoma, 10 May 2004.

    John and Emanuel Almquist Reference number: CNWI004

    There was only 1 mark under the male column so each man was on his own.
    Emanuel would have been around 31 and John 27.

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Genline.com
    1862.26.29800 Household record Vessige Halland Sweden, 8 Aug 2005.

    Per Andersson Almquist born 24 Feb. 1805, wife Johanna Christ. Andersdr born 10 July 1814, sons Gustaf born 28 July 1846; Johan August born 16 November 1848; Peter born 11 July 1853; Otto born 7 September 1857 & daughter Anna born 7 April 1851 also Anders Niklas G(?)essfor Almquist born 16 January 1843 and (Hasten Jeanica??) (Bengtad) born 27 (August) 1835 Reference number: HSSW001

    Not sure of the date records covered 1862-1871

  4. ↑ Baptism
    Swedish American Genealogist magazine Vol. XVII Sept. 1997 No. 3 located at FHC in Tacoma WA on Pearl St. page 147, 17 Oct 2005.

    When Oct 11 Where W. Sweden Ch. Name Petter Edward Born 13/9 '85 Where Clam Falls Parents Elisabeth & John Almquist sponsors were the Parents. Reference number: CNWI002

    Notes taken from Dop-Bok 4 July 1884-1887. Author was probably Rev. Gustaf Andersson Wahlund, Lutheran Pastor.

  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Baptism
    Vessige Parish, Sweden, Svenska Kyrkan Batch #C413842 1690-1755 Vital record Index; FHL film 134452, 1848.

    John August was born 16 Nov. 1848 to Pehr Almquist and Johanna C. Andersdr. He was baptised on 17 Nov. 1848. Reference number: BPSW004

    Witnesses are too hard to read-need a translator.

  6. ↑ Death Certificate, in Death record
    Idaho, Moscow, Latah, Cert. # 056962, ID 52680, Abish.byui.edu/specialCollections, 28 Feb 2007.

    ID: 52680
    Deceased: Almquist, John
    Year: 1927
    Certificate Number: 056962
    County of Death: Latah
    City: Moscow
    Date of Death: 03/30/1927
    Date of Birth: 11/16/1847 Reference number: DRID001 Verified: YES

    Note: John's birth year is off by 1 year.

  7. ↑ Swedish Household Records
    Household record Vessige Halland Sweden Genline.com Pg 122 Sórby Nr 8 Rannebacken 1862.26.29800, 5 Nov 2008.

    Per Andersson Almquist born 24 Feb. 1805, wife Johanna Christ. Andersdr born 10 July 1814, sons Gustaf born 28 July 1846; Johan August born 16 November 1848; Peter born 11 July 1853; Otto born 7 September 1857 & daughter Anna born 7 April 1851 also Anders Niklas G(?)essfor Almquist born 16 January 1843 and (Hasten Jeanica??) (Bengtad) born 27 (August) 1835 Reference number: HSSW001 Verified: YES

    Records completed for religious testing. Cannot determine date but will be between 1862-1871. No way to tell.
    Not all family members are present. Severina b. 1855 and Emanuel b. 1844 are missing. Severina may be listed with her husband if she is married. Or she may not have survived. Emanuel might be listed with his wife if he is married or he may have immigrated already (1869).
    1/8 means a farm that could feed 1/8 of a family since the number 1 represents a farm that could feed 1 family. The farms are split up between family members.

  8. ↑ Genline.com
    1862.30.43200 Emigration record Halland Vessige Sweden, 1870.

    John August Almquist from Vessige (?) birthdate 16 November 1848 going to Amerika Reference number: EMSW001

  9. ↑ State Census
    1875 Wisconson State Census, Town of Luck, Polk, Tape # 1,032,693 from Family HIstory Library in Tacoma WA, 1875.

    John Almquist 1 white male
    Emanuel Almquist 1 white male Reference number: CNWI004 Verified: YES

    There was only 1 mark under the male column so each man was on his own.
    Emanuel would have been around 31 and John 27.

  10. ↑ 1880 US Census, in US Census
    1880 Wisconsin, Wood Lake, Burnette, page 8, ED Wood Lake, Heritage Quest online, 1 Jun 1880.

    Line 12 Almquist, J[o]n 31 male white Keeper of Saloon born in Sweden both parents born there too, and he has 2 servants living with him. Reference number: CNWI049 Verified: YES

    This was indexed as Jan Almquist but I know that John August was in the US and probably in Wisconsin. I am making an assumption that this is John (Jon).

  11. ↑ Marriage Certificate (1)
    1275494 FHC film Polk Co. Wisconsin Vital Records 1875-1897, 27 Jul 2004.

    John Almquist marries Elizabeth Larson Reference number: MCWI006

    Husband-John Almquist
    His father-Peter Almquist
    His mother-Johanna C. Anderson
    Occ.-Farmer
    residence of husband-Clam Falls Polk Co., Wis.
    Birthplace of husband-Sweden Europe
    Wife-Elizabeth Larson
    Her father-Lars Larson
    Her mother's name-Bertha Larson
    birthplace of wife-
    Date-June 27th 1884
    Where-Clam Falls Polk Co., Wis.
    color-white
    ceremony-religious
    witness-Charles Swensin & A. Larson
    performed by-A. A. Dahlberg
    his residence-Trade Lake, Burnett Co., Wis.
    date of cert.-July 12th 1884
    date of registration-July 16th 1884

  12. ↑ 1885 Wisconsin State Census, in State Census
    1885 Wisconsin, Polk, Clam Falls, Ancestry.com, 20 Jun 1885.

    John Almquist lists 1 male 2 females 1 born in the US and 2 born in Scandinavia.
    The females are Elisabeth and perhaps a baby girl they had before Petter or a daughter that Elisabeth had from a previous marriage.
    Note: See the oldest female besides Elisabeth in the family photo. Could this be her?

    John Almquist 1 male and 2 females 1 born in the US and 2 born in Scandinavia.
    John is the male and I believe that his wife Elisabeth would have been one of the females. The other female, born in the US, must have been a female child that did not survive. Reference number: CNWI064 Verified: YES

    I do not know who the other male would be. They have listed that 3 were born in the US so I believe that they had a son that did not survive or that I do not know about.

    1885 Wisconsin State Census
  13. ↑ US Census
    1900, Idaho, Moscow City, Latah, ED 70, sheet 1B, Heritage Quest online, 1 Jun 1900.

    Lines 74-80 John A. Almquist (head) male white born Nov 1848 51 married 16 years born in Sweden as were both parents imm 1870 in US 29 yrs Na farm laborer, Elizabeth J. Almquist (wife) female white born Aug 1854 45 married 16 years born in Sweden as were both parents imm 1883 in US 17 yrs, Edward P. Almquist (son) born Sept 1885 14 single born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden, Victor A. Almquist (son) born Feb 1887 13 single born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden, Alma J. Almquist (daughter) born Jan 1889 11 single born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden, Elmer T. Almquist (son) born June 1892 7 single born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden, John W. Almquist (son) born Feb 1897 3 single born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden. Reference number: CNID002 Verified: YES

    Elizabeth cannot read or write. Looks like they are the only family living on Idaho Ave.

  14. ↑ US Census
    1910 Idaho, Latah, S W Moscow Precinct, ED 125, sheet ?A, page 195 Heritage Quest online, 29 Apr 1910.

    Lines 20-26 John A. Almquist (head) 61 born in Sweden both parents born there also imm 1870,Elizabeth Almquist (wife) 55 born in Sweden both parents born there also, Edward Almquist (son) 24 born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden, Victor Almquist (son) 22 born in Wisc both parents born in Sweden, Alma Almquist (daughter) 19 born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden, Elmer Almquist (son) 16 born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden and Arth Almquist (son) 18 born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden. Reference number: CNID003 Verified: YES

    Can not read occupations for John, Edward, Victor or Alma

  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 1920 US Census, in US Census
    1920 Idaho,S. W. Moscow Precinct, Latah, ED 123, Sheet 15A, page 245, Heritage Quest online, 13 Jan 1920.

    Lines 10-15 John Almquist (head) 71 owned own home free imm. 1871 UN born in Sweden both parents born in Sweden is a Janitor in a College, [Lena] Almquist (wife) 65 imm. 1881 UN born in Sweden both parents born in Sweden, Elmer Almquist, (son) 26 single born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden is a laborer at a college, Alma Almquist (daughter) 28 single born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden is a Laundress in a laundry, Arthur (son) 23 born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden has no occupation, Kathryne Almquist (daughter-in-law) 24 widowed born in Idaho both parents born in Sweden is a Laundress in a laundry. Reference number: CNWI004 Verified: YES

    Looks like 934 Line Street. For Arthur I could not tell if married or single. Who's wife is Kathryne? Arthur's or perhaps Edward (who is closer in age to her) or Victor.

  16. ↑ See document for witnesses
  17. ↑ From the death record DRID001.
  18. ↑ Per Andersson, Johanna Christina Andersdr, Gustaf, Johan August, Peter, Otto Anna, Anders Niklas Persson Almquist and his wife Severiana Bengtdr.
  19. ↑ From Province of Halland, Sweden. Have printout from Genlines Emigration record 1862.3043300
  20. ↑ he filed the Letter of Intent-FHL #1293821.
  21. ↑ He is list by himself but his brother Emanuel is listed below him. Emanuel is also alone. (1 male)
  22. ↑ at the first town meeting. The other supervisor was Daniel F. Smith. The Township was organized November 15, 1876. Page 1015 from the History of the St. Croix Valley.
  23. ↑ Need BLM records.
    http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wi/polk/land/polk-a-c.txt

    St. Croix Falls
  24. ↑ He has two servants living with him.
  25. ↑ From his marriage record.
  26. ↑ John Almquist 1 Male 2 Females-1 born in USA 2 born in Scandinavia.
  27. ↑ John appears with his wife, 3 sons & a daughter.
  28. ↑ John, Elizabeth, their 4 sons and daughter.
  29. ↑ John, wife [Lena?], 2 sons, their daughter and a widowed daughter in law.
  30. ↑ Per 1920 US Census.
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