Carl Cornelius Svahn was born July 26, 1908, at home, 424 Grove Street, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, was Baptized February 23, 1910, at Glori Dei Lutheran Church, South Bend, IN, and died September 23, 1972, at Saint Paul Ramsey Hospital, Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, at age 64. Buried in Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. He is the son of Josef Algot "Joseph" Svahn of Båraryd, Jönköping, Smaland, Sweden, and Anna Kornelia Kullenburg of Sännarslöf, Kristianstad län, Sweden, and the adopted son of Arthur David Larson of the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, and Norma Victoria (Nelson) Larson of Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

Ruth Elizabeth Kendig was born October 13, 1915, in White Elk Twp., Aitkin Co., MN, and died July 31, 1985, at Saint Paul - Ramsey Medical Center, Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, at age 69. Buried in Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. She is the daughter of Ernest Arthur Kendig (Born March 10, 1892, in Cedar Rapids, IA; Died November 5, 1918, in Aitkin, Aitkin Co., MN, at age 26) of Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, and Rosabella "Rose" Squires (born January 31, 1896) of Minnesota, who were married September 17, 1913, in Pine City, Pine Co., MN. Elwin E. Olds was born March 17, 1893, in Spring Valley, MN, and died July 28, 1941, in MN. He married Mrs. Rose Kendig on October 4, 1920, in Cass Co., MN.

Carl Cornelius Svahn/Larson and Ruth Elizabeth Kendig were married about 1933 in Unknown.

Carl Cornelius Svahn/Larson and Ruth Elizabeth (Kendig) Larson had two children:

1. Arthur Daniel "Art" Larson: Born October 16, 1934, at Bethesda Hospital, Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; Baptized 1934 in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI; Confirmed March 2, 1953, at USNTC, San Diego Co., CA; Died September 25, 2015, at St. Paul's Eastside, Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN (age 80). Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Graduated from Washington High School, St. Paul, Ramsey, Co., in the Class of 1958. Married July 26, 1958, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, to Sharon Margaret Hunt: Born April 30, 1939, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; Died September 10, 2004, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN (age 65). Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She is the daughter of Clifton Kenneth Hunt of North Dakota, and Helen B. "Sall" Pfiffner of Minnesota. Daniel Arthur Larson was born August 31, 1959, in Ramsey Co., MN.
2. Laurel Berniece "Lee/Bonnie" Larson: Born July 1, 1940, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; Died March 23, 2011, at Fairview University Medical Center East Bank, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN (age 70). Married (1) about August 5, 1958, in Mason City, IA, to Thomas Patrick "Tom" Donnay: Born August 26, 1936, in Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN; Died May 20, 1994, in Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., WA (age 57). Buried in Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ. Divorced before 1960. Laurel Berniece "Lee/Bonnie" (Larson) Donnay then Married (2) July 16, 1960, in Ramsey Co., MN, to Donald Daniel Prehatney: Born October 20, 1928, in Minnesota; Died September 10, 1981, in Ramsey Co., MN (age 52). Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Divorced March 13, 1974, in Ramsey Co., MN. Laurel Berniece "Lee/Bonnie" (Larson) (Donnay) Prehatney then Married (3) May 6, 1974, in Codington, SD, to George Ralph Blank: Born May 20, 1928, in Wall, Pennington Co., SD; Died January 7, 2000, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN (age 71). Donald Daniel Prehatney then Married (2) to Marilyn Pauline Koepp. Marilyn was born July 13, 1952, in Hennepin Co., MN. Divorced January 27, 1977, in Ramsey Co., MN. Thomas Patrick Donnay then Married (3) to Betty Lorraine Gradine: Born May 30, 1941, in Saint Louis Co., MN. They were married August 13, 1960, in Ramsey Co., MN. Thomas Patrick Donnay then Married (4) May 24, 1969, in Unknown, to Virginia Lynnette Picard: Born April 5, 1922, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; Died October 30, 2004, in South Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ (age 82). Divorced about 1978 in Maricopa Co., AZ. Marilyn Paulene (Koepp) Prehatney then married February 11, 1978, in Hennepin Co., MN, to Mathew Frederick "Matt" Mellenthin: Born September 26, 1948, in Washington Co., MN.

TIMELINE

Josef Algot "Joseph" Svahn was born May 25, 1874, in Båraryd, Jönköping, Smaland, Sweden.

Anna Kornelia (Liedman/Kullenburg was born November 8, 1880, in Sännarslöf, Kristianstad län, Sweden

Ernest Arthur Kendig was born March 10, 1892, in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

Josef Algot "Joseph" Svahn and Anna Cornelia Liedman/Kullenburg were married September 1, 1900, in St. Joseph Co., IN.

Carl Cornelius Svahn was born July 26, 1908, at home, 424 Grove Street, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Elizabeth Embrick (age 37) born in Iowa to Germany-born parents, and first married at age 18, and with both children born to her still alive, is a widowed Head of Household who Keeps Boarders at Home, and who rents her home, and is living at 134 Fourth Street, 1st Ward, Fort Madison, Madison Twp., Lee Co., IA. Living with her are: her daughter, Edna Embrick (age 15) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania and Iowa-born parents; her daughter, Ruth Embrick (age 14) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania and Iowa-born parents; an unmarried Boarder, Ernest Kendig (age 19) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania and Iowa-born parents, a Button Cutter at a Button Company; a married Boarder, A. L. Drew (age 47) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Ohio and Illinois-born parents, and first married at age 25, a Button Cutter at a Button Company; an unmarried Boarder, Floyd Sturtevant (age 24) born in Pennsylvania to New York-born parents, a Guard at a Penitentiary; a widower Boarder, F. J. Henschall (age 37) born in England to England-born parents, and having immigrated in 1891, and a Naturalized Citizen, and first married at age 18, a Painter for Santa Fe.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910, shows Joseph A. Swarm (age 36) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1890, and a Naturalized Citizen, and in his first marriage, is a married Factory Laborer, and who owns his home with a mortgage, and is living at 424 Grove Street, City of Mishawaka, Penn Twp., St. Joseph Co., IN. Living with him are: his wife of 10 years, Anna Swarm (age 30) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1889, and in her first marriage, and with all 5 of the children born to her still alive; his daughter, Edna Swarm (age 8) born in Indiana to Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Margaret Swarm (age 7) born in Indiana to Sweden-born parents; his son, Russell Swarm (age 5) born in Indiana to Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Edith Swarm (age 3) born in Indiana to Sweden-born parents; and his son, Carl Swarm (age 1) born in Indiana to Sweden-born parents.

Anna Kornelia (Liedman/Kullenburg) Svahn died July 15, 1910, at the family residence, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, at age 30. Buried in Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN. She died from Tuberculosis.

Josef Algot "Joseph" Svahn died July 12, 1911, at St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, at age 38. Buried in Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN. He died from Typhoid Fever.

On August 3, 1912, Atty. Carl J. Johanson was appointed Guardian of the five minor Svahn children by the St. Joseph Circuit Court, St. Joseph Co., IN.

 Ernest Arthur Kendig and Rosabel Squires were married September 17, 1913, in Pine City, Pine Co., MN.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Ernest Arthur Kendig, born March 10, 1892, in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, is a married Hoop Maker, and is living in Swatara, White Elk Twp., Aitkin Co., MN.

Esther Elvira Adele Anderson was born May 29, 1917, at home, Town of Sigel, Wood Co., WI.

Ella Marie "Mary" (Erickson) Anderson died Thursday, June 28, 1917, at her home, Town of Sigel, Wood Co., WI, at age 35. Buried in Wood Co., WI.

Ernest Arthur Kendig Jr. was born December 8, 1917, in the Town of White Elk, Aitkin Co., MN.

Ernest Arthur Kendig Sr. died November 5, 1918, in Aitkin Co., MN, at age 26.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Arthur Larson (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, is a married U. S. Mail Carrier, and who owns his home with a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Norma V. Larson (age 39) born in Illinois to Sweden-born parents; his son, Carl Larson (age 11) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; and his daughter, Esther Larson (age 2) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 29, 1920, shows Stanley G. Wetherbee (age 29) born in North Dakota to Michigan and Pennsylvania-born parents is an Auto Mechanic renting his home and living on Appleton Avenue, Crystal, Crystal Twp., Pembina Co., ND. Living with him is his wife, Caroline B. Wetherbee (age 23) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows Arthur D. Larson (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents and first married at age 23 is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm and living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Norma Larson (age 50) born in Illinois to Sweden-born parents and first married at age 24; and his daughter, Esther Larson (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are two Lodgers: Gordon Moore (age 15); and Lawrence Oliver (age 25) a Farm Laborer.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Gust E. Anderson (age 58) born in Finland to Finland-born parents and having emigrated in 1890 with Al citizenship status and first married at age 28 is a General Farm Farmer living in the Town of Sigel, Wood Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Anna Anderson (age 52) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents and having emigrated in 1902 with Al citizenship status and first married at age 22. Also living there is his daughter, Edith Anderson (age 13) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Carl C. Larson (age 21) born in Indiana to United States-born parents, is an unmarried Soldier, and is living at Schofield Barracks Military Reservation, Oahu Island, Honolulu Co., Hawaii Territory.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Elwin Olds (age 37) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents, and first married at age 30, is a married Common Laborer of Building Construction, and who rents his home for $20/month, and is living at 272 St. Anthony Ave., 8th Ward, City of St. Paul, MN. Living with him are: his wife, Rose Olds (age 33) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents, and first married at age 17; his daughter, Larraine Olds (age 9) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents; his stepdaughter, Hattie Kendig (age 15) born in Iowa to Minnesota-born parents; his stepdaughter, Ruth Kendig (age 14) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents; and his stepson, Earnest Kendig (age 12) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents.

Norma Victoria (Nelson) Larson died Monday, May 8, 1933, at Community Hospital, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 53. Buried in Salem (Old Swede) Cemetery, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

Vianney Levi "Vennie" Vedner and Caroline Barbara (Schnacky) Wetherbee were married August 2, 1934, at the groom's house, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.

Arthur Daniel "Art" Larson was born October 16, 1934, at Bethesda Hospital, Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

Vianney Levi Vedner died June 15, 1936, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 51.

Arthur David Larson and Caroline B. (Schnacky) (Wetherbee) Vedner were married October 2, 1937, at the Arthur Larson residence near Sheridan, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 17, 1940, shows Arthur D. Larson (age 59) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the same house, and having completed 1 year of High School, is a married Farmer owning his farm worth $3,500 and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are two married adults: a Lodger, Louis Mittelstaedt (age 25) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waupaca Co., WI, and having completed 8 years of schooling, a Farmer; and Virginia Mittelstaedt (age 25) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waupaca Co., WI, and having completed 4 years of High School, a Housekeeper. Census ED 68-11, Page 23 of 32. Leigh Larson note: Arthur's divorce from Caroline would become official about one month after the census was taken.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1940, shows Gust Anderson (age 67) born in Finland, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and having completed 3 years of School, and a Naturalized Citizen, is a widowed Farmer who owns his farm worth $1,000 and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Clifton Hunt (age 29) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Railroad Laborer who is renting his home for $25/month, and is living at 709 York Street, 1st Ward, City of Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. Living with him are: his wife, Sall Hunt (age 26) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School; and his daughter, Sharon Hunt (age 11/12) born in Minnesota.

Laurel Berniece Lee "Bonnie" Larson was born July 1, 1940, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

The WWII Draft Registration Report dated October 16, 1940, shows Carl Corniel Larson, age 32, born July 26, 1908, in Mishawaka, IN, is Unemployed, and living at 287 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN.

Caroline Schnacky was born February 16, 1891, in Barron Co., WI, and died March 2, 1983, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 92. She is the daughter of Lewis D. Schnacky of New York, and Anna Ruetz of Canada.

Caroline's first marriage was to Stanley C. Wetherbee of North Dakota around 1911. This marriage ended in divorce. Her second husband was Vianney Levi Vedner, with the marriage taking place on August 2, 1934. V. L. Vedner died on June 16, 1936. He bumped a door in the dark and died of the injury.

Arthur was granted a divorce from Caroline on June 24, 1940, in Waupaca Co., WI, on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.

Following her divorce from Arthur David Larson about 1940, Caroline married Walter Carl Stahl.

Patricia Ann (Chevalier) (Stasson) Mellenthin died May 31, 2011, in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, at age 72. Buried in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

Hattie E. (Kendig) Antonson died July 12, 2000, in Ramsey Co., MN, at age 85. Buried in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.