The 1871 - 1878 Swedish church census for the Anders Johannisson and Eva Lisa Johansdotter family shows the names and dates of birth for the entire family.

Eva Lisa Johansdotter and Anders Johannisson, about 1880, Jönköpings Co., Småland, Sweden.

   

Chas. Leander and Emma Leander were living in Salina, Saline Co., KS, in 1885.

Carl Leander and Lilly Mae "Lillie" Ward Marriage Record.

The Stark Freeman, Stark, KS, Friday, June 5, 1891

THE FREEMAN is pleased to record the marriage of one of Neosho county's most highly respected young ladies, Miss Lillie Ward, of this township, to Carl Leander, of Parsons, this state. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. Wells of the Friend's church in this city last Wednesday evening in the presence of only a few personal friends. The happy couple left on the afternoon train the next day for Parsons, where they expect to make their future home. The groom is brakeman on the Neosho division of the M. K. & T. railroad. The bride has many warm friends here who extend best wishes for their future happiness.

The Parsons Daily Sun, Parsons, Labette Co., KS, Tuesday, August 16, 1904

OVER HIS DEPTH

CLYDE LEANDER WAS DROWNED IN THE NEOSHO RIVER YESTERDAY EVENING.

WAS IN SWIMMING

With His Uncle, Jim Ward and Several Boys - Had Started For the Bank and Stepped into a Sink Hole - Brought Home Yesterday Evening.

One of the saddest accidents that has happened in the vicinity of Parsons for a number of years, was enacted at Montana yesterday evening. Clyde Leander, the 12-year-old son of Conductor and Mrs. Carl Leander who reside at 1904 Morgan avenue was drowned in the Neosho river yesterday evening about four o'clock, about 12 miles south of this city. His parents were notified and the body was sent to Parsons on the Joplin train which arrived at 8 p. m. Clyde went to Montana a few days ago to visit his uncle, Jim Ward, who runs a grocery store at that place and also to get a pet squirrel which his uncle was saving for him. While there, he like every other boy, wanted to go in swimming and together with his uncle and a number of small boys he went to the Neosho river nearby. Mrs. Ward kept the store while her husband was away with the boys. After they had been in the water for a while Mr. Ward climbed to the bank and all the boys except Clyde left the water and commenced to dress. Mr. Ward called to get out and dress and he answered "all right," and started for the bank, but before he had proceeded but a few steps he stepped into a sink hole and went out of sight. Mr. Ward was not a good swimmer and before he could render any assistance, the lad was doubtless dead. Word was sent to the store as soon as possible and a doctor was ordered called. Dr. Henderson of Labette City was in the store when the message was received and hurried to the scene, but too late as the boy was past any possibility of recovery. His body was found in the bottom of a deep hole in which he stepped when attempting to reach the bank. Clyde Leander was 12 years old and was one of the most promising lads in the city. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Leander, are grief stricken over the accident and loss of their son. At the time the message was received in this city, Mr. Leander was out of town but was telegraphed for and returned this morning at four o'clock. The funeral will be conducted from the house at 1904 Morgan avenue tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Pile of the Christian church officiating.

The Parsons Daily Sun, Parsons, Labette Co., KS, Wednesday, August 17, 1904

CLYDE LEANDER'S FUNERAL.

The Drowned Boy Was Buried This Morning in Oakwood Cemetery.

This afternoon at 2:30 the funeral of Clyde Leander, was held at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Leander at 1904 Morgan  avenue. Rev. C. E. Pile of the Christian church, conducted the services and made a short funeral address. In his address he depicted the pathetic scene that was enacted in the recent tragedy and painted the spotless character of the young life that was so pre-maturely taken away. An unusually large number of people were in attendance ant at 2:30 the procession moved to Oakwood cemetery where the body was laid to rest. Clyde Leander was 12 years of age and as good a natured boy as could be found in the city.

The final Swedish church census for the Anders Johannisson and Eva Lisa Johansdotter family shows Anders' date of death and Eva's departure to North America.

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, KS, Friday, August 18, 1916

FOOLED THE FOLKS ANYWAY.

Could Not Get License Here Robert Rospaw Went to Kingman.

Because his parents refused to give consent to his marriage until next spring, when he will be twenty-one years old, Robert Rospaw a printer employed at the Hutchinson Printing Company, went to Kingman and obtained the official document. He went to Arlington where he was joined by Miss Inez Todd and they went in a motor car to Kingman where the ceremony was performed. They returned to Hutchinson yesterday and will live here. Already the parents have forgiven him and a big wedding dinner is to be celebrated Sunday.

The Dwight Advance, Dwight, KS, Thursday, July 27, 1922

OBITUARY

Mrs. Eva Leander was born in Krugsberga, Smolend, Sweden, July 11th, 1833, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Swenson, near Alta Vista, July 18th, 1922, at the age of 89 years and 7 days. She was united in marriage in her native land to Andrew Leander. To this union were born seven children, two sons and five daughters, one son and two daughters having passed away. After the death of her husband in 1906 she came to America, making her home with her children, Mr. Karl Leander of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Swan Bolinder of Dwight, Mrs. Pete Nordeen of El Campo, Texas, and Mrs. Carl Swenson of Alta Vista. She leaves to mourn her death besides son and daughters, 24 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren, also many friends who came in contact with her. Never complaining, living the Christ life as best she could, she was indeed an example for us to pattern after. "There is no death! what seems so is transition; This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life elyion, Whose portal we call Death."

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Eva Leander. We also want to thank those who gave the beautiful floral offering and those who took part in the song service. May God's richest blessings be bestowed upon you.

Mr. and Mrs. Ph. H. Nordeen, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Leander, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Bolinder, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swenson.

The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Saturday, September 14, 1935

CARL LEANDER

Rites will be conducted at 2 p. m. Saturday from the Hahn funeral home for Carl Leander, 75-year-old pioneer Oklahoma trainman who died Friday at his home, 523 Northeast Ninth street. Leander, a city resident for 29 years, for 40 years was a brakeman and a passenger train conductor for the Katy railroad. He retired four years ago.

The Daily News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Saturday, September 14, 1935

CARL - Carl, age 75, 523 NE 9th. Survived by his wife; one son, Roy L. Leander, Morrill, Kas.; 3 sisters. Services will be held in the main chapel of The Hahn Funeral Home, Saturday, 2 p.m. Interment, Parsons, Kas.

The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Monday, May 28, 1962

MRS. LILLIE M. LEANDER

Services for Mrs. Lillie M. Leander, 90, of 2644 Cashion Pl., will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the Guardian Funeral Home, with burial to be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Parsons, Kan. She died Saturday.

The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Monday, May 28, 1962

LEANDER - Mrs. Lillie Mae, 2644 Cashion. Survived by son, Roy L., City; sisters, Mrs. W. K. Danvers, City, Mrs. Fred Martin, Parsons, Kansas. Services 4 p.m. Monday in The Guardian Chapel.

The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Thursday March 20, 1969

ROY L. LEANDER

Roy L. Leander, 74, of 2644 Cashion Pl., died Wednesday in a local nursinig home following an extended illness. Leander was born in Parsons, Kan., and came to Oklahoma City in 1906. He was a retired employe of the Oklahoma State Examiner and Inspector;s Office, a veteran of World War I and a member of American Legion Post 35. Survivors include his wife, Marie. Services will be Friday in Independence, Kan., directed by Guardian Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening..