Albert J. Holmquist

Brief Life History of Albert J.

When Albert J. Holmquist was born on 27 December 1889, in Kandota Township, Todd, Minnesota, United States, his father, Jöns Jönsson Sandberg Holmqvist, was 36 and his mother, Karna Nilsdotter, was 38. He married Florence Virginia Rosen on 4 May 1922, in Wadena, Wadena, Minnesota, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He lived in Morrison, Minnesota, United States in 1935 and Scandia Valley Township, Morrison, Minnesota, United States in 1940. He died on 17 August 1955, in Staples, Todd, Minnesota, United States, at the age of 65, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Clarissa, Todd, Minnesota, United States.

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Family Time Line

Albert J. Holmquist
1889–1955
Florence Virginia Rosen
1902–1991
Marriage: 4 May 1922
Norman Clifford Holmquist
1923–1962
Floyd Franklin Holmquist
1928–1972

Sources (10)

  • Albert Holmquist, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Albert John Holmquist, "Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949"
  • Albert J Holmquist, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"

World Events (8)

1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act

This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.

1893 · The Minnesota State Flag

The Flag of Minnesota was adopted on August 2 and consists of scenes from the seal of Minnesota. The flag has been modified over the years to be easier to manufacture.

1907 · Not for profit elections

The first act prohibiting monetary contributions to political campaigns by major corporations.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Sven, Algot, Nils, Anders, Birgit, Elof, Erik, Eskil, Gunnel, Lars, Mats, Nels.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements holm ‘island’ (possibly from a placename) + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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