| Karl Johan Harlin |
Karl Johan Harlin was born on 25 Jan 1888 in Jussjö, Skorped,
Västernorrland, Sweden to Olof Johan Harlin and Sigrid Kristina
Jonsdotter. When his family moved to Minnesota he stayed with his
grandparents and was to come over later when they could purchase
another ticket. However, Karl decided to stay in Sweden.
Karl married Edla Eugenia Björk on 11 Dec 1912 in Sollefteå. Edla
was born 27 Aug 1885 to Salomon Björk and Anna Lisa Andersdotter
in Svarttjern, Lövånger, Västerbotten, Sweden. Her mother died
when Edla was very young.
Karl and Edla had 5 children:
Elna Thorhild, b. 16 Jul 1913
Torsten, b. 16 Jul 1913- d. 1916
Karl Folke, b. 20 Sep 1916
Olof Harry Hildebert, b. 3 May 1920
Kurt Elof Hilding, b. 9 Apr 1923
Karl died 18 Feb 1966 in Sollefteå. Edla died 17 Apr 1960.
Västernorrland, Sweden to Olof Johan Harlin and Sigrid Kristina
Jonsdotter. When his family moved to Minnesota he stayed with his
grandparents and was to come over later when they could purchase
another ticket. However, Karl decided to stay in Sweden.
Karl married Edla Eugenia Björk on 11 Dec 1912 in Sollefteå. Edla
was born 27 Aug 1885 to Salomon Björk and Anna Lisa Andersdotter
in Svarttjern, Lövånger, Västerbotten, Sweden. Her mother died
when Edla was very young.
Karl and Edla had 5 children:
Elna Thorhild, b. 16 Jul 1913
Torsten, b. 16 Jul 1913- d. 1916
Karl Folke, b. 20 Sep 1916
Olof Harry Hildebert, b. 3 May 1920
Kurt Elof Hilding, b. 9 Apr 1923
Karl died 18 Feb 1966 in Sollefteå. Edla died 17 Apr 1960.
| Karl's brothers Bernard (left) and Art (right) with his son Harry (middle) |
| Karl's son Folke (first from left) |
| 2 photos of Karl & Edla Harlin at their home in Sollefteå |