On May 1, 1905, Dag Thorsell arrived at the Port of New York aboard the S. S. Hellig Olav. Departure port was Copenhagen on April 19, 1905. He is a 20 year old unmarried Carpenter and was living in Jämjö, Blekinge lan, Sweden. His closest relative was his brother (should be mother), Eleonora Thorsell, Törnåkra. His destination is San Pedro, CA. He is going to visit his brother, Helge Franssan, 741 E. 11th St., Los Angeles, CA.

The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on September 12, 1918, shows Day Thorsell is living at 526 36th Ave., San Francisco, CA. He is a Grocer. His wife is Agnes Thorsell.

Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, Washoe Co., NV, Saturday, January 3, 1942

Mrs. Mary Shields Dies in White Pine

ELY, Jan. 3, (Special) - Mrs. Mary Shields, eight-one-year-old native of Sweden and veteran resident of Hamilton, one-time White Pine county seat, died in a local hospital last night as a result of complications from a hip injury which she received in a fall a month ago. Mrs. Shields had resided in Hamilton since 1891, She leaves a daughter, Mrs. D. Thornell, of Arbuckle, Calif.

The WWII Draft Registration Report taken on April 27, 1942, shows Day Thorsell (age 57) is living in Arbuckle, Colusa Co., CA. He is Married. Mrs. Day Thorsell is his nearest relative.

The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Sunday, May 25, 1947

Honeymoon at Santa Catalina

At a candlelight ceremony conducted in the Chapel of the Chimes at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Miss Mary Alyce Smith of Oakland and Norman Engval Thorsell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Day Thorsell of Arbuckle, were married. Harold Smith, uncle of the bride, gave her in marriage as the Rev. D. L. Hughes officiated. The bride wore her sister's wedding dress of white chiffon, with a fingertip veil. Her bouquet was of bouvardia, lillies of the valley and white orchids. Mrs. J. R. Smith, her attendant, wore pink net and lace. Her bouquet was of pink sweet peas, carnations and delphiniums. Mr. Stanley Thorsell attended his cousin. A two weeks honeymoon on Santa Catalina Island will be followed by their return to the Bay area. Mrs. Thorsell is a graduate of Mercy College of Nursing and has been at Providence Hospital, Oakland, until her marriage.

Nevada State Journal, Reno, Washoe Co., NV, Sunday, July 13, 1952

Mr. and Mrs. Day Thorsall of Arbuckle, Calif., arrived here yesterday and are leaving today. Mrs. Thorsall is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Shields, who was a resident of Hamilton for many years. They were accompanied here by their daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Harris, and their daughter, Teresa.

The Mountain Democrat, Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA, Thursday, June 24, 1954

Maeron J. Harris

Friends in El Dorado county this week learned of the death last Friday of Maeron J. Harris at Arbuckle. A former resident of Lotus, Mr. Harris was found dead in his Arbuckle home. He was 44 years old. Born at Lotus on September 27, 1909, Mr. Harris resided there until 1927, when he moved to Arbuckle. He had been employed for the past several years by an almond ranch. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mae Harris of Arbuckle, a daughter, Teresa Harris of Sacramento, a brother, Elmer, San Leandro; and three sisters.

The Daily Review, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA, Saturday, May 19, 1962

Obituaries

Agnes Thorsell

Funeral services will be held in Hayward Monday for Agnes T. Thorsell, 79, 22331 Princeton St., Hayward, who died at her home Friday. Mrs. Thorsell, a native of Sweden, had lived in California for 62 years. She is survived by her husband, Day; daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Lewis, Salinas; a son, Norman Thorsell of San Leandro; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Rev. Richard H. Fitch of First Methodist Church of Hayward will officiate at services Monday at Sorensen Bros. Chapel, 1140 B Street, Hayward. Burial will be at Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward.

The Daily Review, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA, Sunday, May 20, 1962

DEATH NOTICES

THORSELL, Agnes T. - In Hayward, May 18, 1962, beloved wife of Day Thorsell, loving mother of Mrs. Marguerite Lewis of Salinas and Norman Thorsell of San Leandro; also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A native of Sweden. Age 79 years. Friends are invited to attend the services from Sorensen Bros. Chapel, 1140 B Street, Hayward, Monday, May 21, 1962, at 1 p.m., Rev. Richard H. Fitch of the First Methodist Church of Hayward officiating. Interment, Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward.

The Daily Review, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA, Sunday, October 20, 1963

No More Travels, 79-Year-Old Says

Day Thorsell says he's through with traveling. The 78-year-old Hayward resident, just returned from a seven-week visit to his native Sweden, says he "is getting too old" for such trips. "It was all right when I was 78", he explained "but I'm going to be 79 next week. Thorsell, of 22331 Princeton St., says, however, that his visit to Sweden is "something I didn't want to miss. The Hayward man left Sweden 58 years ago to come to California. How has Sweden changed in those 58 years? Thorsell says the difference is prosperity, with everyone having "enough to live like people should."

SOCIAL SECURITY

"They have three kinds of social security," the active senior citizen added. Thorsell's journey, which started June 7 and ended in September, included a "first Time" look at New York City, a complete tour of his native land and even a bomb scare. "The bomb scare was in New York when I was coming home, Thorsell said." They made us unpack all our luggage. The Hayward resident said he took the scare in stride, however. "I'm getting too old to get excited." he commented. Thorsell said Sweden is "about the same" as the United States. "It was a poor nation when I left," he added. At 78, Thorsell can tell prospective travelers how many steps there to the top of the Statue of Liberty. He also will recall, if asked, how many steps in the tower of Stockholm's city hall, or how many locks on Sweden's many canals.

FACTS RECORDED

Any facts he can't remember about the trip are recorded in notebooks, included in pamphlets and books he has collected or recalled via boxes of photographs. "I brought all these things home so this trip would last more than seven weeks, he says. Thorsell says that, of the two nations, he still prefers his adopted land. He said he explained it all to Swedish newspapermen who asked the question, by pointing out he is "Americanized and climatized to Hayward, Calif. "Besides," added Thorsell, "I can't speak Swedish anymore."

The Daily Review, Hayward, Alameda Co., CA, Saturday, October 19, 1968

THORSELL. Day of San Leandro, October 17, 1968. Husband of the late Agnes T. Thorsell; loving father of Norman E. Thorsell of San Leandro and Mrs. Marguerite Lewis of Salinas; grandfather of four grandchildren; dear brother of Jarl Thorsell of Arbuckle, Calif., and Lilli Thorsell of Stockholm, Sweden. A native of Sweden. Age 83 years. Friends are invited to attend the services from Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, 32552 Mission Blvd., Hayward, Monday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Paul Logsdon of First Methodist Church of Hayward officiating. Friends may call at Sorensen Bros. Mortuary, 1140 B Street, Hayward, commencing 4:00 p.m. Saturday until 9:00 p.m. Sunday. Interment: Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward. October 19, 1968

The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, December 28, 1968

THORSELL. Mary A. of San Leandro, December 25, 1968. Beloved wife of Norman E. Thorsell; loving mother of Virginia Ann Thorsell and Norma Jean Thorsell, both of San Leandro; loving daughter of Mrs. Blanche B. Smith of Hayward; dear sister of Mrs. Ralphena LaJeure of Hayward, Mrs. Bernice Cover of Bellflower, Mrs. Ruth Whitney of El Monte, Mrs. Norma Jane Smith of Guring, Nebraska, Mrs. Pauline Andrew of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Mrs. Louise Nerud of Minature, Nebraska and Mrs. Luella Lougee of Morrill, Nebraska. A member of American Nurses Association and troop Leader of Girl Scout Troop No. 1353 of San Leandro. A native of Ulysses, Nebraska, age 50 years. Friends are invited to attend the services from Sorensen Bros. Chapel, 1140 'B' Street, Hayward, Monday, December 30th at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Paul Logsden officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary commencing Saturday at Noon. Interment: Chapel of Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward.