Swedish Colonial News Volume 2, Number 8 Spring 2003 Preserving the legacy of the New Sweden Colony in America
By Honoring the Past, We Define the Future
“Allt mänskosläktet av ett blod, den store Guden danat, Alfred J. Nicolosi Och allas väg han, vis och god, tillsamma mäl har banat, För all som barn av samme Far och syskon med varandra of the oldest in the diocese. Under Curator Vi skulle vära prövningsdar i endräkt genom vandra.” Edie Rohrman’s leadership, Trinity Church recently completed a ten-year, million-dollar restoration project, funded in part by the New “Of one blood, the Great God has created all the family Jersey Historic Preservation Trust. A highlight at Trinity Church was SCS of humanity. And in his wisdom and goodness he has Educational Consultant Beth Daly’s presenta- cleared the way for everyone to the same goal, so that as tion of a magnificent scroll featuring photo- children of the same Father, and brothers and sisters to graphs and signatures of over 400 children who are descendants of the New Sweden pioneers as each other we may journey in concord through our days a special gift for Crown Princess Victoria. The of trial.” scroll was designed by Nancy Hendrickson and produced by Cataleno & Company. As The Rev. Dr. Kim-Eric Williams, The genuine expression of joy on the faces Chaplain of the Swedish Colonial Society, of Ambassador and Mrs. Eliasson as they exam- invoked the words of Archbishop Johan Olof ined the scroll and talked with the children Wallin’s hymn at the Forefathers Luncheon in spoke volumes. Ambassador Eliasson told local the Gold Ballroom of Wilmington’s Hotel du fourth-graders from the Walter Hill School, Pont on April 5th, the significance of the 365th Swedesboro, and the Samuel Mickle School, Jubilee commemorative events became appar- East Greenwich, that Crown Princess Victoria ent to the nearly 300 people assembled there. was with them in spirit and hoped to visit them The past 24 hours had seen a whirlwind of soon. activity, starting with a tour of 300-year-old At Trinity Square, adjacent to Trinity Trinity Episcopal (Old Swedes’) Church in Church, Ambassador Eliasson unveiled com- Swedesboro, NJ, where The Rev. Dr. Raewynne memorative plaques explaining the history of J. Whiteley led the group in a prayer of thanks- the venerable church. Mayor Edavide Azzari giving, noting that Trinity Church is not mere- presented keys to Swedesboro to Ambassador ly a monument, but an active congregation, one Eliasson and Barry Andersson, Lord Mayor of
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GOVERNOR MEMBERS Hendrickson Society FOREFATHERS 3 installed JUBILEE 18 grows Olle Matthiasson 365th celebration 2 10 photos FOREFATHERS Dr. Peter S. Craig
The ill feelings between Isgrå and Skute carried forward for a considerable time. In Olle Matthiasson, January 1656, Olof Isgrå accused Captain Skute of having confiscated the poor tax for his alias Olof Isgrå, own use. Skute denied the charge and claimed Isgrå threatened to kill him. In the summer of alias Oliver Caulk and his 1656 Olof Isgrå agreed to sell his plantation north of the fort at Swanwick to another for- mer New Sweden soldier, Constantine Caulk/Calk Descendants Grönenberg, and in February 1657 he Among the soldiers arriving in New appeared at the Dutch fort again to promise he Sweden on the Eagle in 1654 was a young man would pay his debt to Isaac Allerton, a New named Olle Matthiasson, who had recently England trader, within a year. After that time, been drafted into the Swedish army. As was the the name of Olof Isgrå disappears from the custom, he was assigned a soldier’s name befit- record. The reason, it turns out, was that he ting his appearance or personality. In this case had fled to the Sassafras River in present Cecil Olle was assigned the name of Isgrå, meaning County, Maryland. “ice-gray,” probably because of his premature- Olle Matthiasson in Maryland ly gray hair. Among the things Olle left behind in the Olof Isgrå at New Castle New Castle area was his soldier’s name. Olof Isgrå first saw military action on 21 Reverting to his patronymic, Olle Matthiasson, May 1654 when the Dutch surrendered Fort his wife Anna and their three small children Casimir at present New Castle to the Swedes were granted head rights in Maryland in 1664 without firing a shot. (The small garrison there and 200 acres, which he called “Sweedland,” had run out of gunpowder.) The fort was were surveyed for him on the south side of the renamed Fort Trinity by Governor Rising and Sassafras River in 1665. Later, about 1670, he placed under the command of Captain Sven moved with his family to a tract on the north Skute. side of the same river, called “World’s End.” Fearing that the Dutch Governor Petrus The English scribes in the area had some diffi- Stuyvesant might attempt to recapture Fort culty with Olle’s first name and often entered it Trinity, Governor Rising assigned Captain Sven as Olive or Oliver. Skute the task of rebuilding and strengthening The Naturalization and Death that fort and assigned half of his soldiers, of Oliver Caulk including Olof Isgrå, to assist in this endeavor. The name of Olle Matthiasson disappeared However on 31 August 1655, a Dutch fleet of from Maryland records after 1671. Thereafter seven ships passed by and landed north of the the owner of “World’s End” became known as fort, cutting the fort off from Rising’s remain- Oliver Caulk. The name, quite obviously, came ing troops at Fort Christina. Stuyvesant from the fact that his once ice-gray hair was demanded that Skute surrender the fort, but he now chalk white. (“Calk,” now spelled “kalk” initially refused. in Swedish, means “chalk.”) When word reached the soldiers in the fort On 6 June 1674, Oliver Calk, described as that the Dutch troops outnumbered the a native of Sweden, became a naturalized citi- Swedes by a 10:1 margin many soldiers, includ- zen of Maryland, meaning that he could convey ing Olof Isgrå, decided it was hopeless to try to or will his land to his children or others. By defend the fort. Captain Skute then addressed 1683, Oliver Caulk had been named a his soldiers and demanded, “Whoever wants to Commissioner in Cecil County. be a loyal fellow and serve his ruler like an hon- Oliver Caulk died at “World’s End” short- est man, step forth from this rebellious lot and ly before 30 May 1685, when his widow Ann come with me.” During this confusion, Olof and his eldest son Isaac Caulk were named Isgrå jumped over the wall of the fort and sur- administrators of his estate. The inventory, filed rendered himself to the Dutch, also informing 20 days later, showed that his estate included a them of the division of opinion within the fort. horse, a mare, 2 yearlings, 8 cows, 4 steers, 2 Lacking the support of his own soldiers, Skute heifers, 38 hogs, 5 deerskins, 2 guns, a number surrendered the fort to Stuyvesant the next of beds, tools for the carpenter and cooper morning. trades and two indentured women servants. continued on page 17 2 Swedish Colonial News Swedish Colonial News worldwide since itsinception.Hecontinues to than175,000visitors more which hasreceived Society’s website(www.ColonialSwedes.org), andlaunchedthe Hendrickson created Colony inAmerica.Ayear laterin1999, Swedish ColonialSocietyand theNewSweden aboutthe fornewsandinformation resource astheprincipalprinted nowserves journal This 20-pageformat. content tothepresent designlayoutandexpanded sible foritsrevised lisher of change. of Ron’scareer Colonial Societyhasbeenamajorbeneficiary bytheWorldoffered Web. 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ROBERT MOULES PHOTOGRAPHY JUBILEE from page 1 Stockholm, who in turn gave the Swedesboro erode the memories even of great men. It is mayor a key to his city, noting the original set- therefore of significant importance and value tlement at Sveaborg on Raccoon Creek was that the American Swedish Historical Museum, called New Stockholm. Also present were in cooperation with the John Ericsson Society, Trinity Foundation members Elaine Rode and celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of John Richard Erdner, whose generous contributions Ericsson with this exhibition and in sympo- helped make the church restoration and park a siums later this year.” reality. Gloucester County Freeholder William Friday evening saw a reception for major Krebs read a proclamation welcoming the donors at the Union League of Philadelphia. Swedish dignitaries and commemorating the During dinner, Governor Herbert Rambo pre- dedication of Trinity Square. sented the Deputy High Patron’s decoration to Salem County businessman B. Harold Ambassador Eliasson, who accepted it on Smick, Jr., who met Prince Bertil in 1938 and behalf of Crown Princess Victoria. This decora- served on the 1988 New Sweden Commission, tion, designed by the Jubilee Chairs and cus- presented Ambassador Eliasson with a candle- tom made by J.E. Caldwell’s, depicts the holder symbolizing enlightenment, made from “Three Crowns” and that most American of the Salem Oak Tree, one of the oldest living symbols, the log cabin. Its longstanding rela- things in New Jersey. This tree was already tionship with the Royal Family makes the mature when the first Swedes arrived in 1638 Swedish Colonial Society unique in America. and Fort Elfsborg was constructed nearby a lit- Since the Society’s founding in 1909, each tle later. The tree also has an interesting Swedish King has been the High Patron or Swedish connection. During a goodwill tour in honorary leader of the Society. 1928, famed Swedish-American aviator Charles Lord Mayor Andersson presented the key A. Lindberg deliberately flew over the tree in to the City of Stockholm to the Swedish the Spirit of St. Louis, dropping leaflets with a Colonial Society. This beautiful oversize brass message for Salem’s citizens. key has City Hall, the House of Nobility and On Friday afternoon at the American Riddarholm Church sculpted on its handle. Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia, Saturday morning began with a tour of the Swedish Museum Singers performed tradi- Holy Trinity (Old Swedes’) Church in tional favorites, filling the lofty entrance hall Wilmington, the oldest of eight Old Swedes’ with sweet memories of Sverige. “You made me churches in the Delaware Valley, where The see the summer wind of Skåne,” said Rev. Anne B. Bonnyman led the group in Ambassador Eliasson wistfully, as he gently singing the hymn O God of All the Nations. requested an encore from director Steven Many who heard the prayer for peace were Hackman. Refreshments provided by SVEA, moved by the words, “This is my home, the Midsommarklubben and the Women’s Aux- country where my heart is; here are my hopes, iliary added familiar tastes and smells to the my dreams, my holy shrine; but other hearts in sounds of Sweden. other lands are beating with hopes and dreams Ambassador and Mrs. Eliasson then cut the as true and high as mine….” ribbon opening a new exhibit, “The Man Who At Fort Christina Park, site of the landing Made the Monitor: John Ericsson, Engineer of the first Scandinavian immigrants in 1638, and Visionary” which celebrates the bicenten- Governor Johan Printz, portrayed by David nial of the Swedish inventor’s birth. The inter- Lewis, and other reenactors from the New active exhibit, mounted by ASHM Curator Sweden Centre greeted visiting dignitaries U.S. Margareta Talerman, will remain open to the Senator Thomas R. Carper; U.S. Represent- public until December 28th. ative Michael N. Castle; Delaware Assistant “This exhibit is an excellent opportunity Secretary of State Richard Geisenberger, repre- for Americans to learn more about John senting Governor Ruth Ann Minner; Wil- Ericsson, an ingenious inventor whose work mington Mayor James M. Baker; Swedish with steam and caloric engines was far ahead of Council of America Director Susan R. Larson, his time. Ericsson revolutionized naval warfare ASHM Board Chairman Robert E. Savage; and during the Civil War and his inventions are still Delaware Swedish Colonial Society President in use today,” said ASHM Director Richard Robert G. Sandberg. Waldron. In memory of the New Sweden Fore- Kjell Lagerstrom, President of the John fathers, Ambassador Eliasson and President Ericsson Society of New York, said, “Time can Sandberg laid a wreath at the base of the 25- 4 Swedish Colonial News foot black Swedish granite Kalmar Nyckel wings, the family tradition and freedom to monument. Created by Swedish-American explore their unique individuality.” sculptor Carl Milles for the Tercentenary cele- “Sweden and America are united by com- bration in 1938, this gift from the people of mon values, traditions and goals,” Eliasson Sweden brought President Franklin D. Roo- added, noting that there are now more sevelt, Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Crown Swedish-Americans (10 million) than Swedes Princess Louise of Sweden, Finnish President (9 million). More than 100,000 Swedes work Kyosti Kallio and Delaware Governor Richard for American companies in Sweden, and each C. McMullen to Wilmington 65 years ago. year over 46 million people fly back and forth In 1988, King Carl Gustaf and Queen between Europe and America. “Even Volvo is Silvia were rowed to “the Rocks” in a small now owned by Ford!” boat when they visited this site during the The enduring bond between nations was highly publicized Royal tour of the United appropriately symbolized by the meeting of the States which marked the 350th anniversary of Swedes and the Lenape earlier that morning at the founding of New Sweden. an outdoor ceremony at the Kalmar Nyckel At the Kalmar Nyckel shipyard, Board shipyard. An uninformed observer would have President George C. Hering, III, presented been shocked to see this unusual assemblage: Ambassador Eliasson with a large photograph Native Americans in traditional leather clothing of that event. Ambassador Eliasson, a former and feathers, Swedish diplomats in business naval officer himself, gave the Kalmar Nyckel attire, and out-going Governor Rambo dressed Foundation a three-tailed Swedish naval flag, as a 17th century cavalry officer. The Swedish which came alive as the stiff breeze unfurled it delegation - Ambassador Eliasson, Science at the top of the mast. Also present was Counselor Kerstin Eliasson, Lord Mayor Delaware’s former Governor, Swedish- Andersson, Consul Agneta H. Bailey, and Press American Russell W. Peterson, whose message Counselor Claes Thorson - shivered in the “Every Day is Earth Day” helped boost the cold, damp air under gray skies. April is indeed nationwide “Adopt a Highway” litter control the cruelest month, stirring dull roots with program. spring rain, as winter and spring squabble over Guests in the Gold Ball Room of the Hotel which will prevail. du Pont raised their glasses for the traditional Against the backdrop of the war no one toasts to President George W. Bush, King Carl wanted, the mood was solemn. Even nature XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria, seemed to reaffirm the Archbishop’s message, offered respectively by Robert E. Savage, “The rain falls on everyone. We are all con- Robert G. Sandberg and Frances O. Allmond nected. What happens on one continent affects who, together with other Jubilee Chairs Jayne people living in another part of the world, eco- S. Huntington and Sandra S. Pfaff, spent logically, economically and politically. No man untold hours meticulously planning every or nation is an island unto itself.” detail of the long anticipated Royal visit. Chief Dennis Coker of the Cheswold, DE, Registration procedures were effortlessly han- Lenape tribe, and Chiefs Mark and Dennis dled by Sally Bridwell. Gould of the Nanticoke-Lenape tribe in Among the attendees were dignitaries from Bridgeton, NJ, intoned prayers in the Lenape three sovereign entities: Sweden, the United language, now spoken fluently by fewer than a States and the Lenape nation. Speaking on dozen people. The Swedes offered prayers in behalf of Crown Princess Victoria, Ambassador their mother tongue and danced with their Eliasson said, “Her Royal Highness sends her Native American brothers and sisters, some- very warmest greetings. She has her mind with what tentatively at first, then whole-heartedly us today.” Referring guests to the message she as the spirit of the moment filled them. had personally written to the group, the Mayor Andersson said the Lenape ceremo- Ambassador remarked, “By honoring the past, ny was the event that for him best embodied we define the future.” the spirit of the Jubilee celebrations. His “The future starts now. We are here. Being daughter, Linn Hansson, agreed saying, “It’s together, living together, creating the future amazing to see how many people are curious together. We have a responsibility to convey to about Sweden. We must reach out to other our children this message of hope,” he contin- people and learn about their cultures.” ued, reinforcing Archbishop Wallin’s com- The exchange of gifts evoked memories of ments. “We must give our children roots and continued on page 8 Swedish Colonial News 5 The Lenape-Delaware Indian Heritage Kenneth S. Peterson description of the Indian attack on New Amsterdam while Peter Stuyvesant was captur- ing Ft. Christina in 1655. The late Herbert C. Kraft has written a After finishing the book I am left with a book that traces the story of the Delaware sense of sadness of the almost total retreat and Valley’s first inhabitants from 10,000 B.C. to disappearance of the Lenape people and cul- A.D. 2,000. The 670 page, hardcover volume ture. Dr. Kraft brought alive in my mind the features a picture of the Lenape sachem, huge cultural clash that unfolded between the “Tishcohan” from a painting completed by Europeans and the Lenape. Gustavus Hesselius in 1735. Despite misspelling Peter Craig’s name in The book begins with a consideration of the acknowledgements and getting the name of geography and then archaic hunters, fishers and the Swedish Colonial Society all wrong, this is gathers. It then considers the various Wood- an excellent work on the Lenape and perhaps land periods, spiritual beliefs and practices, the best book to date. European contacts and colonization, final des- The complete title is: The Lenape-Delaware tinations and westward migrations. Indian Heritage, 10,000 B.C. to A.D. 2,000. It He succeeds in his intent to provide a book may be ordered from the publisher, Lenape that is readable not only for archeologists and Books, 569 Selfmaster Parkway, Union, NJ historians but for the general non-professional 07083. Hardbound edition: $66.95 and soft- audience as well. Many contacts with the cover edition: $51.50. Add $4.00 for postage Swedish colony are mentioned, including a and handling. It was published in 2001. Falckner Tercentenary A special celebration involving both the Kim-Eric Williams bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, Charles Bennison, and the bish- op of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of Justus Falckner was ordained by three Swedish the Lutheran Church, Roy G. Almquist, will priests to serve the Dutch Lutheran Church in take place on Sunday November 23, 2003, at New York and Albany. (November 24, 1703) 3:00 p.m. All clergy in the area, members of the This will be the first time that the old Swedish Swedish Colonial Society, as well as members of Ministerium has assembled since 1784. Special all of the original eight “Old Swedes” churches music from the time will be sung. The event are invited to commemorate the first episcopal will be held at the recently renovated and first Lutheran Ordination in the Americas. Philadelphia Cathedral of the Episcopal Church It happened at Gloria Dei Church in at 38th Street and Chestnut in West Philadelphia when a Saxon by the name of Philadelphia. John Ericsson Bicentennial Kim-Eric Williams A well-known statue of him stands in New York City’s Battery Park, not far from Ground Zero. A plaza where the Holland Tunnel enters The 200th anniversary of the birth of Manhattan is also named for him since he lived Swedish inventor, John Ericsson is being noted in this area. In Philadelphia he is remembered with a special exhibition at the American with a circular fountain in front of the Museum Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia. of Art at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Ericsson is best known for the invention of the Parkway. The exhibition at the Museum will marine screw propeller and his famous design continue through December. of the Union ship Monitor during the Civil War.
6 Swedish Colonial News Second New Sweden Conference Succeeds The convergence of two winter storms Christina W. Lassen failed to deter vocational and avocational histo- rians from visiting the American Swedish Historical Museum on November 16, 2002, simmons in Bartram’s garden, and confided for a day of sharing knowledge about the New that she would be serving persimmon pudding Sweden Colony. Featured speakers were two to her family on Thanksgiving (presumably not Swedish professors we last met during the from Bartram’s Garden). 350th anniversary conferences in 1988. Hans After a lunch break (no dining al fresco on Norman and Stellan Dahlgren, co-authors of the Museum steps this year!), Hans Norman, The Rise and Fall of New Sweden: Governor Professor of History at Uppsala University, Johann Risingh’s Journal 1654-1655 in its talked about “The People of Swedish Origin in Historical Context, each gave a presentation. the Delaware Valley Region: Numbers, In 1988 at the University of Delaware it Ethnicity and Cultural Identity (1638-1790).” was almost as if the crackle of lightning had Prior to the arrival of William Penn and his entered the lecture hall. Scholars working in 8,000 fellow Quakers, Swedes were a majority isolation on each side of the Atlantic encoun- in the Mid-Atlantic region. They had their own tered each other for the first time. The atmos- pastors and their language was the lingua fran- phere was intense as questions and answers flew ca in the area. Over the course of four years back and forth. (1681-1685), they became a minority. This time the atmosphere was more mel- Swedishness became a heritage. low. The same scholars have been working Susan E. Klepp, Professor of History at together on such projects as the translation of Temple University, presented “Town and the Gloria Dei Church records and there is Country, Births and Deaths: The changing lives more camaraderie. of Swedes in the Delaware Valley (1690- Nowhere was this more apparent than in 1828).” The Swedes settled along the rivers on the collaborative efforts to restore and display farms averaging 500 acres each. They were the Gustavus Hesselius portraits of Eric Björk rural and scattered and remained countrified, and Christina Stalkop. Descendants in Sweden even after the Quakers came and built cities. and America have succeeded in restoring the There was time for Peter Craig to add only paintings and having them displayed at the a few concluding remarks. Dr. Craig, the Historical Society of Delaware in Wilmington. Historian for the Swedish Colonial Society, said Stellan Dahlgren, Emeritus Professor of that every log cabin in New Sweden was built History at Uppsala University, started the day on a navigable stream and that the Swedes got by speaking on “Swedish Colonial Goals, around by boats, such as dug-out canoes. They Experiences, and Disappointments.” He told had oxen and cows, but not horses and wagons. us Sweden’s goals were two fold: 1) develop Oblivious to the weather, the conference international trade, and 2) maintain a Lutheran attendees spent an exciting day, filling the mission. They did have some success in the fur museum’s assembly hall to overflowing. Each trade but were unable to develop a tobacco person left looking forward to next year’s con- business. They were able to maintain a chap- ference, which is scheduled for Saturday, laincy for the colonists but were unable to con- November 15, 2003, at Trinity Episcopal (Old vert the Indians. Swedes’) Church in Swedesboro, NJ. Peter Wacker, Emeritus Professor of Geography at Rutgers University, spoke on “Early Fennoscandian influences on the North American Cultural Landscape.” He discussed log cabins and the worm or snake fence. Karen M. Reeds spoke on “Keeping Well in
New Sweden: Diet, Health and Medial Plants.” LAURA COLLINS, ASHM She discussed plants for food and drink that were 1) known of and brought from home, 2) from other colonists, or 3) from the Indians. She had a wonderful exhibit of native plants, as New Sweden History Conference participants (back row) Peter Craig (left), Hans Norman well as a list of plants known to be in the New and Peter Wacker; (front row) Herbert Rambo (left), Susan Klepp, Karen Reeds, Stellan Sweden territory. She said that there were per- Dahlgren & Ronald Hendrickson.
Swedish Colonial News 7 JUBILEE the first contacts between the indigenous peo- Noted Delaware sculptor Charles All- ple and Swedish immigrants to the Delaware mond, a descendant of Mårten Mårtensson and from page 5 Valley 365 years ago. Patrik Johansson and Society member, presented sculptures for the Donna Bergstrom, both of Indian and Lenape Crown Princess and Ambassador Eliasson. heritage, said in the letter which accompanied Crown Princess Victoria’s gift was a stylized their gift of wampum made by Vernon and owl titled Athena’s Favorite, representing the Berta Welch of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay enigmatic consort of Pallas Athena, the Greek Head, Aquinnah, on Martha’s Vineyard, MA: goddess of wisdom and the arts. Polar Cub, a “For hundreds of years, to the tribes on the gift for Ambassador and Mrs. Eliasson, portrays East Coast, strands of tubular purple and white a young bear tentatively approaching the edge beads made from clam shells, known as wampum, of an ice flow. Both pieces are artist’s proofs of have served as a medium to communicate peace cast bronze. Mr. Allmond’s animal sculptures and commitment. The beads are sacred, made are on display at the Sewell C. Biggs Museum, from shell middens along the coast where Native Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Hiram People lived for thousands of years. This band of Blauvelt Art Museum, Morris Library at the wampum being presented to Crown Princess University of Delaware and Astra-Zeneca. Victoria is given in the spirit of good will and Throughout the luncheon, two mysterious peace. The band, which can also be used as a guests remained hidden under blue veils, necklace, has 14 beads, each bead representing a patiently waiting to be introduced. During generation. On this 365th anniversary of the more than 200 years out of the public eye, they New Sweden Colony, 14 generations have passed understood that time brings all hidden things since the initial meeting between Swedes and the to light. Finally, the long-awaited moment Lenni Lenape. The 14th bead of the necklace rep- arrived. Ambassador and Mrs. Eliasson deftly resents this meeting and the beginning of a removed the drapes from the paintings of Holy renewed relationship between Swedes and Trinity’s pastor, Rev. Erik Björk, and his lovely American Indians.” wife, Christina Stalcop. These paintings by Ambassador Eliasson presented a crystal Gustavus Hesselius, America’s first professional Orrefors bowl to the Lenape, symbolizing the portrait painter, had been discovered by Count fragility of freedom and the gentle care needed Ulf Hamilton in storage at the Nordiska to preserve it. Museet in Stockholm, with assistance from its The luncheon program proceeded with Director, Dr. Christina Mattsson, when Hans President George W. Bush adding his congrat- Ling, an Uppsala native and staff lawyer for ulations in a letter read by SCS Member Lloyd Sweden’s National Heritage Board, was F. Thompson, President of Swedish Heritage researching his family’s history through the Press of Norwell, MA: SCS website (www.ColonialSwedes.org). “I send greetings to those celebrating Mr. Ling, whose genealogical quest led to Swedish-American Heritage Days in commemo- the remarkable recovery of these rare portraits ration of the 365th arrival of the first Swedish from the colonial period, commented, “My immigrants in the United States. From every first reaction was astonishment that my discov- corner of the world, immigrants have come to ery woke such immediate enthusiasm in America to discover the promise of our Nation. America. My feeling now is a great satisfaction In 1638, Swedish settlers arrived in our country that I have contributed to saving these paint- and established the first permanent European ings from disappearing into the darkness of lost settlement in the Delaware Valley. These early memories.” pioneers helped to shape our Nation, and today Dr. Barbara E. Benson, Executive Director millions of Swedish-Americans contribute to our of the Historical Society of Delaware, in whose rich cultural diversity, economic strength and museum the paintings will be displayed, quot- proud ancestry. During this time, we recognize ing a line from the musical Hello Dolly, said, Swedish-Americans for their remarkable achieve- “It’s good to have you back where you ments in all sectors of our society. I commend the belong.” She added, “It is wonderful that we Swedish Colonial Society for preserving your cus- have this opportunity to display these paintings toms and sharing your history with all which have survived such a long period of time Americans. Your efforts contribute to the values through tumultuous events and two trips that make our country strong. Laura joins me in across the ocean.” sending our best wishes on this special occasion.” The story of how these 18th century paint- The framed letter was given to Master of ings were found, restored and brought to the Ceremonies Ronald Hendrickson, newly elect- United States after two centuries is a testament ed Governor of the Swedish Colonial Society. to the information technology revolution. In
8 Swedish Colonial News the age of New Sweden, Johan Printz waited The faces of Pastor Björk and Christina two years for a response from Sweden to his let- Stalcop captivated the luncheon crowd, some ter. Now we can communicate instantaneously of whom were still savoring the sparkling wine via cyberspace. SCS Member Aleasa Hogate donated by Mike Sjoeblom of Sjoeblom said the discovery of the paintings would have Winery, Napa, CA. Many went over to the been impossible without electronic communi- paintings to examine them closely, as if they cations. “They say the pen is mightier than the were portraits of long-lost relatives, as indeed sword,” she added with a smile, “but the inter- they were for some SCS members. “My good- net is a laser that cuts across continents and cul- ness,” said one guest, “she looks just like my tures.” Webmaster Ron Hendrickson, SCS sister!” Christina’s Mona Lisa smile seems to Historian Dr. Peter S. Craig, and Forefather suggest that more treasures like these are wait- Member Larry S. Stallcup each played impor- ing to be discovered by diligent researchers. tant roles in authenticating the paintings. In his sermon at Christina’s funeral in Generous support from Mrs. David Falun, Sweden in 1720, where the 34-year-old Craven, Mr. Lowell Smith and Mr. Larry S. mother of ten died suddenly, Pastor Andreas Stallcup enabled the Swedish Colonial Society Sandel commented that her children, having to have the paintings restored and brought to lost both their mother and grandfather, felt the United States. “As someone who loves his- “their gladness sun (glädjes sol) now seemed to tory,” Mr. Smith said, “it is good to know that have gone down for them.” As guests left the people care enough about this important part Hotel du Pont, they found their “gladness sun” of our past to bring these paintings back to had broken through the clouds, inspiring a Delaware.” cautious optimism for better days ahead.
Direct Descendant Children’s Banner To help celebrate the 365th anniversary, we which was presented by their three children, contacted all Forefather members of the Society Katie, Rachel and Andrew, 11th generation Beth Linnerson-Daly regarding a gift for Crown Princess Victoria. We descendants of Johan Hendricksson, to hoped to gather signatures and photos of the Ambassador Eliasson who accepted it on behalf youngest descendants for a scroll. Many of you of the Crown Princess. responded. So many, in fact, that we collected The Society will print poster-sized versions 412 names from 27 ancestors from 21 states, all of this banner. To purchase a 12” x 30” full- of whom trace their ancestry to the New color poster, mail a check payable to “Swedish Sweden Colony. Thank you for such a wonder- Colonial Society” for $10 for each poster to: ful response. Children’s Poster, Swedish Colonial Society, Nancy Hendrickson of Cataleno & 916 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia, PA 19147- Company, along with her husband Ron, our 4332. Please include your return address and new Governor, fabricated a stunning banner order by July 1, 2003.
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1. Jubilee Chairs Fran Allmond (l.), Sandra 8. Garrison parade at Ft. Christina Park. Pfaff & Jayne Huntington. 9. New Sweden Garrison gives a black pow- 2. Smiles all around for a job well done by der salute at “the Rocks.” (front) Sally Bridwell (l.), Sandra Pfaff, 10. Gov. Johan Printz (a.k.a. David Lewis). Mary McCoy, Elsa Orescan, & Fran 11. Fred Nicolosi gives the Jubilee a “thumbs Allmond; (rear) Fred Nicolosi (l.), Herb up.” Rambo, Jim Seagers, Raewynne Whiteley, 12. Lord Mayor Barry Andersson (l.) at the Sylvia Seppälä, Bob Sandberg, Doriney podium in Swedesboro with Herb Rambo. Seagers, Ron Hendrickson, Earl Seppälä & 13. Swedesboro presenters (front) Doriney Bob Savage. Seagers and her granddaughter Kirsten 3. Ambassador Jan Eliasson (l.) presents a Seagers; (rear) Rachel (l.), Andrew and Swedish naval flag to George Hering while Katie Hendrickson. former DE Gov. Russell Peterson (back l.) 14. Edie Rohrman holds the microphone and Stockholm Lord Mayor Barry while Swedesboro children count in Andersson (r.) observe. Swedish for Rev. Raewynne Whiteley. 4. Kerstin & Jan Eliasson chat with U.S. 15. Barry Andersson (l.), Rev. Anne Senator Tom Carper en route to “the Bonnyman, Kerstin & Jan Eliasson view Rocks” at Ft. Christina Park. the treasurers at Holy Trinity Church. 5. Visitors enjoy the view at the Kalmar 16. Ambassador Jan Eliasson reviews a family Nyckel shipyard. time line held by Edie Rohrman (l.), Beth 6. Ambassador Jan Eliasson presents gifts of Daly and Judy Frett. friendship to Lenape chiefs. 17. Kerstin & Jan Eliasson (l.) view the 10 7. The Swedish delegation joins the Lenape descendant children’s banner at Trinity nation in a traditional dance. Church.
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Swedish Colonial News 13 In Gratitude to our Contributors for the 365th Jubilee
CORPORATE BENEFACTORS ______AstraZeneca Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Sjoeblom Winery Wallace Baum Printing Cataleno & Company USA Distributors of Delaware
BENEFACTORS ______Anonymous Edith Kohn Frances and Charles Allmond Mary and Gene McCoy Agneta and V. Pinnock Bailey, II Esther Ann McFarland Marie and Peter C. Boisvert Grace Bregman Cope and Alfred Nicolosi Peder and Clarissa Bonde Barbro S. Osher Margaret and Nagle Bridwell Geraldine and Alfred H. Ostrand DeAnn Peterson Clancy Sandra and Alfred Pfaff Eugenia and Charles F. Eberle Zofia and Herbert Rambo Carin and John Foster Kathleen and J.H.T. Rambo Joy and Vincent Greggo Robert E. Savage Alfred D. Hagen Doriney and James Seagers Nancy and Ronald Hendrickson Inger and Charles Sexton Francis M. Hult Shirley and Lowell Smith, Jr. Roy and Donna Johnson Susan and Thomas Spackman Thelma Anderson Knight and Bruce Knight
PATRONS ______Julie and Robert Bryan Ulla, Anna-Mari and Ingrid Martz Henriette and Michael Eakins Anna Greta O’Neill ExxonMobil Foundation June and Russell Peterson Katarina Sheronas and Kristina Gustafson Hofmann Amanda Smith and Wesley Hoke Smith Ann-Marie and Gary Jordan Linnea and Erik Törnqvist Hildegard Lindstrom Eileen and Donald Ward
SPONSORS ______Joan Kylen and Burton Anderson Ann and Lawrence Mattson Kristina and John Antoniades Marie Sawczuk and Dana McElhinney Mary Barone Mobil Foundation Maud B. Palmer and Carin Wester Batt K. Grethe Pole and Josephine Ann Moffett Ruth and Donald Crossan Elsa and George Orescan Charlotte and F. James Dallet Maria and Torkel Rhenman Ruthellen Pyle Davis Edith and Albert Rohrman, Jr. Dorothy Downs Marilyn and Richard Rivell Dana and Milton Draper Gloria Rush Alana, Christopher and William DuBois Ellen and Raymond Rye Ruth and Lincoln Ekstrom Nancy and Robert Sandberg Elisabet and Lennart Fagraeus Sylvia and Earl Seppälä Carita Morgan and J. Mervyn Harris Marion and William G. Simeral Angela and Luke Hyman Claire and B. Harold Smick, Jr. Elizabeth and Robert Jackle Susan K. Frank and Eleanor Spencer Lloyd Johnson and Josephine Ann Johansson-Mamounis Rosyln and Larry Stallcup La Vonne and Dennis Johnson Adelaide and Olof Sundin Sylvia and Charles Johnson Wilette and Lloyd Thompson Margot and John Kuniholm Union Park Volvo Anne and Gene Martenson Judith and Garrett Walker Tarja Mather Harold A. Yocum
GIFTS IN KIND ______Botto’s Restaurant - Swedesboro, NJ Pfaff Photography - Bryn Mawr, PA Brandywine Flowers - Wilmington, DE Precision Arts, Inc. (pins) - St. Park, MN J.E. Caldwell Jewelers - Philadelphia, PA Rode’s Catering - Swedesboro, NJ City of Wilmington, DE Eric Sahlein (music) - Williamstown, NJ Hotel du Pont - Wilmington, DE Stora Enso North America (paper) - Stamford, CT Gable’s Greenhouses - Malvern, PA Swedish Heritage Press - Norwell, MA Homewood Suites by Hilton - Malvern, PA Union League of Philadelphia, PA Kreston Liquor Mart - Wilmington, DE Waldor Orchids - Linwood, NJ Old Swede’s Inn - Swedesboro, NJ Walker’s Florist and Greenhouses - Hockessin, DE
14 Swedish Colonial News ACKNOWLEDGMENTS______Belak Flowers - Barbara Williams, Designer - Wilmington, DE Brandywine Electronics Limited - Wilmington, DE Dinner Music - Time for Three - Philadelphia, PA (courtesy of Robert E. Savage) Living History Interpreters - Janet and Arthur Malestein, Coordinators, New Sweden Centre - Wilmington, DE The Garrison of Fort Christina Livgardet Kompanie Gustavus II Adolphus Gula Regemente - Westphalian Society Sculpture - Charles Allmond - Wilmington, DE PORTRAIT RESTORATION ______Mrs. David Craven Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Smith Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stallcup
365th Jubilee Commemorative Committee
CHAIRS ______Frances O. Allmond Jayne S. Huntington Sandra S. Pfaff
STEERING COMMITTEE ______Margaret S. Bridwell Herbert R. Rambo Beth Linnerson-Daly Robert G. Sandberg Ronald A. Hendrickson Robert E. Savage Mary Ann B. Horning A. Doriney Seagers Mary W. McCoy James D. Seagers, II Alfred J. Nicolosi Earl E. Seppälä Elsa B. Orescan Claes Thorson Alfred Pfaff Richard L. Waldron
COMMITTEE AT LARGE ______Frances and Charles Allmond Alfred Nicolosi Joan and Burton Anderson Elsa and George Orescan Lois and John Benson Geraldine and Alfred Ostrand Marie B. Boisvert June and Russell Peterson The Rev. Anne Bonnyman Kenneth S. Peterson Margaret and Nagle Bridwell Sandra and Alfred Pfaff Julie Jensen Bryan Zofia and Herbert Rambo Peter S. Craig The Very Rev. David B. Rivers Beth Linnerson-Daly Edith Auten Rohrman Donna and Milton Draper Ellen Rye Carin and John Foster Nancy and Robert Sandberg Nancy and Ronald Hendrickson Robert E. Savage Lillian Henning Doriney and James Seagers George C. Hering, III Sylvia and Earl Seppälä David W. Hiott, IV Katarina Sheronas Aleasa Hogate Marion and William Simeral Mary Ann B. Horning Gunnil Sjöberg Jayne S. Huntington Susan B. Spackman Donna and Roy Johnson Adelaide and Olof Sundin LaVonne and Dennis Johnson Evelyn and Sigurd Swensson Edith Kohn Johelene Thompson Steven D. Luthultz Claes Thorson Marianne Mackenzie Linnea and Erik Törnqvist Anne and Gene Martenson Richard L. Waldron Mary and Eugene McCoy The Rev. Dr. Raewynne J. Whiteley Joanne Modi
Swedish Colonial News 15 Chester Cemetery Renovations The Old Swedish Burial ground in down- Kim-Eric Williams town Chester that has long been neglected is about to experience a complete renewal according to plans announced by the City of tery to show its original location on the old Chester. At one time it was the high Swedish glebe land. Fortunately the property ground overlooking the Delaware owner to the south, Mr. Larry O’Brien of and the Upland (Chester) Creek. Lobec, Inc., has become fascinated with the Today it is just a block behind site and will landscape his new facility to City Hall on a busy four-lane enhance the park site. artery. It was here that Johan Campanius lived According to a master plan and no doubt had services for the surrounding developed by Cairone & Kaupp, colonists in “Upland.” We can imagine that it Inc., the site on the south side of was here that he composed his famous Indian the eastbound lanes of Route catechism in draft form. The last Swedish priest 291, will be united with adjacent on the Delaware, Lars Carlsson Lock, lived monument to Christopher Colum- here also until his death in 1688. After this, the bus. The street separating the two his- church councils of the congregations at Wicaco toric sites will be removed and new paving and Crane Hook sold the property and divided and walls installed along with new plantings. A its proceeds between the two congregations. new entrance will be created and signage When the three priests came in 1697 to renew installed relating to John Morton, both as to the work of the Church of Sweden on the his role in signing the Declaration of Delaware, they were faced not only with the Independence, and as to his grave. The foot- need for new church buildings but for rectories path of the original St. Paul’s Church will be also. outlined in the cemetery. Last year St. Paul’s The exact time line for the new park awaits Episcopal, which was often served by Swedish the granting of funds that have been applied for priests, marked its 300th anniversary and by the City of Chester. The cost is estimated at placed a circular stone monument in the ceme- more than three quarters of a million dollars.
Patrons, High Patron Governor Councillors His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf Ronald Hendrickson Frances O. Allmond Officers & King of Sweden Senior Deputy Governor David R. Anderson Deputy High Patron Chaplain - Archivist Britt M. Apell Her Royal Highness The Rev. Dr. Kim-Eric Williams Marie B. Boisvert Councillors Crown Princess Victoria Sally Bridwell Junior Deputy Governor Julie Jensen Bryan Patron Jayne S. Huntington DeAnn Clancy His Excellency Jan Eliasson Secretary - Treasurer Beth Linnerson-Daly Ambassador of Sweden The Very Rev. David B. Rivers Brian Daly Deputy Patron Recording Secretary Lennart Hagegård The Honorable Olle Wästberg Aleasa J. Hogate Mary Ann B. Horning Consul General of Sweden Christina W. Lassen Registrar David E. Lewis Associate Patron Doriney Seagers Hon. Agneta Hägglund Bailey Marianne E. Mackenzie Consul of Sweden Captain of the Color Guard Alfred J. Nicolosi Kenneth S. Peterson Sandra S. Pfaff Counselor Ellen T. Rye Honorary Governors Gordon L. Keen, Esq. James D. Seagers Herbert R. Rambo Earl E. Seppälä William B. Neal Historian Katarina K. Sheronas John C. Cameron, Esq. Dr. Peter S. Craig, F.A.S.G. Gunnil Sjöberg Wallace F. Richter Linda R. Smith Dr. Erik G.M. Törnqvist Susan B. Spackman Herbert Gullberg Deputy Governor - Emeritus Richard L. Steadham Conrad Wilson Mrs. George C. McFarland Richard L. Waldron
16 Swedish Colonial News FOREFATHERS from page 2 Among the children of Oliver Caulk and > Alice Caulk, born c. 1716, married his wife Anna were four sons: Isaac, Peter, Edward Collison. James and Jacob. It is likely that they also had > James Caulk, born in 1718, married daughters, but their names are not yet known. Judith Tribbles in 1740. He died before 1. Isaac Caulk, the eldest son, inherited 1783 at his plantation called “Lewis” in the “World’s End” plantation on the north side Talbot County. His children included a of the Sassafras River. He married, before son named Peter. 1691, Mary Finch, an English woman, daugh- > Francis Caulk, born c. 1722, apparently ter of Francis and Mary Finch of Kent County, died unmarried after 1745. Maryland. He died at “World’s End” in 1702. > Charles Cartwright Caulk, born c. 1723, His widow, Mary then married Daniel Pearce died before 1743. of Kent County. She named five children by her 3. James Caulk, the third son, was mar- first husband in her will of 26 May 1740: ried by 1695 to Sarah Allum, daughter of > Oliver Caulk, baptized in Cecil County Nicholas and Ann Allum. Sarah’s mother had on 30 September 1692, was past 60 been born Anna Wheeler, the daughter of John before he married Phoebe Brown, a Wheeler and Catharina Lom of New Sweden. Quaker, in 1752. He died at “World’s They lived in Talbot County, where James End” 22 December 1781, survived by Caulk died c. 1706. One child has been identi- three children: Mary, Isaac and Oliver. fied: > Isaac Caulk, born c. 1693, married > James Caulk, born c. 1700, in Talbot Temperance (surname unknown) and County, moved as an adult to died at “World’s End” in the winter of Northumberland County, VA, and then 1748/9. They had nine children: John, to Prince William County, VA, where he Isaac, William, Oliver, Jacob, Benjamin, died in 1776. By his wife Eleanor, he had Richard, Mary and Sarah. two known sons: James Calk, born 5 July > Mary Caulk, born c. 1696, married 1729, and William Calk, born 7 March George Wilson. 1740. > Sarah Caulk, born c. 1699, married John 4. Jacob Caulk, the youngest son, became Kennard. a shoemaker in Cecil County. On 7 February > Jacob Caulk, born in 1702, never mar- 1713/4 he married Sarah Joce, widow of ried and died in Kent County, MD, in Thomas Joce of Kent County, MD, and moth- 1758. er of three children. Later, Jacob married Mary 2. Peter Caulk, the second son, moved Freeman, daughter of William Freeman of south to Talbot County to earn his livelihood, Cecil County. They had two children: acquiring part of “Lostock” in 1706. A suc- Elizabeth, born 23 November 1716, and cessful planter, he died there c. 1727. The William, born 11 February 1723/4. The will name of his first wife, who died c. 1710, is of Jacob Caulk, who died 11 February unknown. His second wife, Sarah Cartwright, 1724/5, left his entire estate to his widow died in 1738. Peter’s children by his two wives Mary during her widowhood, but if she remar- were: ried, his estate was to be divided between > Mary Caulk, born in February 1698, Elizabeth and William. His widow married apparently died young. Thomas Ward in 1729. No later trace has been > Peter Caulk, born in 1700, married found of the two children. Mary Sockwell in 1725 and died at “Lostock” in 1756. He had five chil- dren: Mary, John, Henry, Dawson and Daniel. > John Caulk, born c. 1704, died unmar- ried in 1728. > Lawrence Caulk, born c. 1709, married the widow Mary Camper in 1744 and died in Dorchester County in 1772. His children included John, Elizabeth and Peter. > Sarah Caulk, born c. 1714, married Bartholomew Roberts.
Swedish Colonial News 17 Membership NEW FOREFATHER MEMBERS______Active members of the Swedish Colonial Society may apply for recognition as “Forefather Members” if they can prove descent from Swedish colonists arriving in the United States prior to the Treaty of Paris, marking the close of the Revolutionary War, in 1783. Application forms may be obtained from the SCS website, www.ColonialSwedes.org, or from Dr. Peter S. Craig, 3406 Macomb St., NW, Washington, DC 20016. The following new Forefather Members (being descended from Swedish colonists who arrived before 1783) have been approved during the six months ending 17 April 2003: Shirley Ann Schmidt, Bordentown, NJ, Ann Hooper Stacy, Dallas, TX, descended descended from Hans Månsson through his from Peter Gunnarsson Rambo through his son, James Steelman, of Great Egg Harbor, NJ, daughter, Gertrude Rambo, who married and the latter’s son, Andrew Steelman, of the Anders Bengtsson, and their son, Andrew same place. Bankson, of Byberry Township, PA. Zebulon L. Bowman, M.D., Houston, TX, Joseph E. Hogate, Jr., Longview, TX, descended from Olof Matthiasson Isgrå, alias descended from Anders Larsson Dalbo, Oliver Caulk, through his son, Peter Caulk, through his son, Olof Dalbo, and his son, and his son, Peter Caulk, Jr., of Talbot County, Anders Dalbo, of Penns Neck, Salem County, MD. NJ. Harrison G. Moore, IV, Houston, TX, Harold Douglas Ford, Stone Mountain, GA, descended from Matthias Claesson Holstein descended from Dr. Timen Stiddem, through through his son, Henry Holstein, and his son, his son, Adam Stedham, and the latter’s son, Henry Holstein, of Botetourt County, VA. Christopher Stedham, of York County, PA. Richard Morton, West Chester, PA, descend- Virginia Wilson Thomas, Durham, NC, ed from Mårten Mårtensson through his son, descended from Peter Larsson Cock, through Morton Mortonson, Jr., father of John his son, Gabriel Cock, and his son, Isaac Cox, Morton, Sr., and grandfather of John Morton, of Nelson County, KY. Jr., signer of the Declaration of Independence. Creston F. Laager, IV, descended from Hans Elizabeth G. Jackle, Westminster, MD, Hopman (Hoffman) through his son, Anders descended from Jürgen Keen through his son, Hoffman, and his daughter, Catharina Hans Jürgensson Keen, father of Matthias Hoffman, who married Andrew Rambo, of Keen of Pennypack, Philadelphia County, PA. Gloucester County, NJ. Robert C. Jackle, Westminster, MD, same as Donald Johnson Sinex, Huntington Beach, above from Jürgen Keen. CA, descended from Sinnick Broer through his Roy White, Salt Lake City, UT, descended son, Broer Sinnickson, and the latter’s son, from Peter Gunnarsson Rambo through his James Sinnex, of New Castle County, DE. daughter, Gertrude, and her husband, Anders Robert S. Mattson, Vallejo, CA, descended Bengtsson, and their son, Andrew Bankson, of from Matts Hansson through his son, Peter Potquessing Creek, Philadelphia County, PA. Mattson, and his son Jacob Mattson of Marlene Dellinger Melching, Decatur, IN, Gloucester County, NJ. descended from Johan Hendricksson, progeni- Olga Sinexon Brigham, Wilton, NH, tor of the Bilderback family, through his son, descended from Sinnick Broer through his son, Peter Bilderback, and the latter’s son, Daniel Broer Sinnickson, and his son, James Sinex, of Bilderback, of Chestnut Neck, Lower Penn’s New Castle County, DE. Neck, Salem County, NJ. Charles William Middleton, Norristown, PA, Rebecca Thorne Bowman, Houston, TX, descended from Sven Gunnarson through his descended from Sinnick Broer through his daughter, Gertrude Svensdotter, who married daughter (name unknown) who married Jonas Nilsson of Kingsessing and their son, Hendrick Jacobs Falkenberg, and their son, Måns Jonasson (Mounce Jones) of Manataw- Henry Falkenberg, of Cecil County, MD, and ney (Douglasville), PA. old Orange County, VA.
18 Swedish Colonial News FAMILY MEMBERS ______Michael & Patricia Barger, Palm Desert, CA Dr. & Mrs. Owen Matre, Wilmington, DE John & Margot Kuniholm, Chadds Ford, PA John W. Michner, Wilmington, DE Creston, Jennifer and Andrew Laager, Albany, NY George & Elsa Orescan, Wilmington, DE Anna-Kajsa & Stellan Lindstedt, Elkins Park, PA Dennis & Lynn Royal, Chadds Ford, PA
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS______James Harold Bankston, Sr., Preston, GA Marvin Norton, Rockledge, FL Harold Davis, Carlsbad, CA Michael Edward Patrick Penney, Waco, TX Frederick Rommel Eberle, Albuquerque, NM Michael W. Rambo, Overland Park, KS John Wallace Eberle, Springfield, IL Robert E. Savage, Swarthmore, PA Lois Morton Ernst, Cincinnati, OH J. Robert Shannon, III, Baton Rouge, LA Robinette Evans, Waco, TX Erin D. Steadham, San Diego, CA Carolyn Ford, Cape Coral, FL Nathan L. Steadham, San Diego, CA Trissa Davis Haefling, Chagrin, OH Taylor R. Steadham, San Diego, CA Sandra Hewlett, C.G.R.S., Wayne, PA Timothy L. Sumrall, Dallas, TX Barbara Johnson, North Kingston, RI Llewellyn M.Toulin, Silver Spring, MD Dennis Johnson, East Windsor, NJ Jill Weidknecht Van Horne, Horse Shoe, NC Allyson Renshaw Eberle Lomax, St. Paul, MN Audrey Fenimore Watt, Wilmington, DE Wendy McClain, Reston, VA D. Adelaide S. Weidknecht, Manahawkin, NJ Ron Myers, Redondo Beach, CA
LIFE MEMBERS______Carla Chamberlain, Schellsburg, PA Robert George Parvin, Pinesville, OH Mrs. David Craven, Wilmington, DE Lowell N. Smith, Rio Vista, TX Joseph Earl Hogate, Jr., Longview, TX Richard L. Steadham, Woodbridge, VA
HONORARY MEMBERS______Claes Thorson, Washington, DC Lord Mayor Barry Anderson, Stockholm, Sweden
ORGANIZATIONS ______Philip A. Homan, Bronx County Historical Society, Bronx, NY Lloyd F. Thompson, Swedish Heritage Press, Norwell, MA
New Members Welcomed The Swedish Colonial Society welcomes new members. No Swedish relative or ancestry is required - only an interest in colonial history. Contact our Registrar: Doriney Seagers, 371 Devon Way, West Chester, PA 19380 or visit us online at:
Swedish Colonial News 19 Upcoming Events June 8 Sunday, 2 p.m. Delaware Valley Finnish Americans celebrate the 365th anniversary of the New Sweden Colony at the Finnish Monument at Crozer Park in Chester, PA., followed by dinner at the Ramada Inn in Essington. For details contact Earl Seppälä (302)239-0641. June 14 Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Midsommar at the American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia. Food, singing & dancing around the majpole. September 6 Saturday. Septemberfest in Pennsville, NJ. For details contact Aleasa Hogate (856) 678-5511. September 27-28 Saturday-Sunday. Mons Jones Country Fair, Douglassville, PA, at Old Morlatton Village. Information (610) 385-3431. November 15 Saturday. Third Annual New Sweden History Conference at Trinity Episcopal (Old Swedes’) Church in Swedesboro, NJ. This year’s theme is: “The History & Mission of the Church in New Sweden.” Sponsored by the Swedish Colonial Society, ASHM, and the MacNeil Center of the University of Pennsylvania. November 23 Sunday, 3:00 p.m. Justus Falckner Tercentenary, Philadelphia Cathedral. December 7 Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Julmiddag. Summer 2004 Trip to Sweden and Scandinavia. Contact Jim Seagers (610) 918-0943.
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Editor: The Rev. Dr. Kim-Eric Williams Publisher: Ronald Hendrickson Cataleno & Company Newsletter Committee: David R. Anderson Dr. Peter S. Craig Beth Linnerson-Daly Brian Daly Christina W. Lassen Alfred J. Nicolosi Kenneth S. Peterson Alfred Pfaff Doriney Seagers