Karl Erik Filip Svensson was more commonly known as Philip Swanson, the site author’s paternal grandfather. His parents are Carl Simon and Emma Kristina Svensson.

Philip as a young man:

He was born in Barnarp, Jonkoping, Sweden on March 7th, 1905:

And the Affidavit for Philip Swanson by Charles Otto Johnson is below:

We recently received this image from Rune Boström, a cousin of Philip’s who resides in Sweden, of Charles Johnson:

Below are images from Philip’s Passport:

Passport Page 1

Passport Page 2

Passport Page 3

Passport Page 4

Passport Page 5

Passport Page 6

On February 10th, 1934, Philip married Lydia Mattson.

Below you will find the Citizenship Certificate for Philip Swanson :

Phil passed on in 1969, having worked his whole life as a furniture maker.  I will always recall his kind demeanor and his love.

A typed Bulletin from the Services for Phil :

Phil Swanson Obit’s :