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: |
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. |