Berquist - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Gunnar Berquist

toddberquist — 2011-11-17 21:38:39Z

Yes it is the same Gunnar Berquist. My parents live in Atwater Calif and doing OK for their age. I was 6 when we moved from Elbow lake to Minneapolis.

Todd berquist

Re: Frank Oscar Berquist

loxhorn1 — 2011-07-07 01:49:03Z

Hi there - Frank Oscar is my great-great grandfather and I have been researching this family line as well. From public records, it looks like Charles Berquist (also spelled Bergquist and Borgquest) and Hannah Cornelius immigrated to America from Sweden in 1872 (per 1900 census). Charles was born around 1838 in Sweden and died in 1907 in Boston. Hannah was born Dec 1839 in Sweden and, according to census records, was still alive in 1930 at 90yo and living in MA. According to Charles' death certificate, his father was named Gustaf Bergquist, but unfortunately I haven't been able to find Charles' mother or trace further back than that.
As a next step, I am hoping to track down ship records from their immigration to America in 1872 and figure out where in Sweden they came from.
Have you been able to make any progress since posting this message?
Liz

Edward S. Berquist, 83, born ,in McKeesport, the son of the late Charles and Ida Sedora Pristru Berquist.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-04-28 01:49:27Z

Edward S. Berquist
Liberty

Edward S. Berquist, 83, of Liberty, died Monday, April 25, 2011. He was born Nov. 11, 1927, in McKeesport, the son of the late Charles and Ida Sedora Pristru Berquist. He was the husband of the late Sophia Olejnik Berquist. He was retired from USX National Tube and was an Army veteran serving in World War II. He was a member and past president for approximately 20 years of the Liberty Borough Veterans Association, a member of Port Vue American Legion and he helped with deliveries for Meals on Wheels. He is survived by children, Valerie (Robert) Jakubek, of McKeesport, and Bruce (Rita) Berquist, of Greensburg; grandfather of Daniel Jakubek and Eryn Berquist; and brother of Jack Berquist, of Pennsylvania. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at HUNTER-EDMUNDSON-STRIFFLER FUNERAL HOME, 600 Market St., McKeesport, 15132 (412-678-6191). Services will be held at noon Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Liberty Borough Veterans Association, 2701 C St., Liberty, PA 15133.
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune)

Frank Oscar Berquist

LindaManley25 — 2011-02-01 03:25:06Z

I am looking for information on the family line of Frank Oscar Berquist. He was born in Boston MA in 1876. He married Fannie Delong in 1900. His parents are Charles Berquist and Hannah Cornelius. My understanding is that at least Charles came here from Sweden. Any information would be gladly recieved. Thanks, Linda

Berquist's buried Beth El Cemetery, Cass Cty, ND

sleuthesthedead — 2010-01-24 20:44:05Z

Harlow Berquist (1904-1988)and Pauline Berquist (1905-1997_ are buried in Beth El Cemetery, Cass Cty, North Dakota, memorials at www.findagrave.com. I'm not related, just a volunteer photographer.

Re: Gunnar Berquist

wlkrlc55 — 2009-11-30 15:54:44Z

Re: Gunnar Berquist (wife, June?)

I noticed Virginia, MN listed in your note. I knew a Gunnar Berquist in the early '50's in Taylors Falls, MN. Gunnar was a teacher in the HS there. I thought they were from Elbow Lake, MN. He would be about 86 years of age now. I am curious if there is a connection. L. Walker, Midland, MI 48642

Berquist / Bjorkvist / Bjorkquist Genealogy Book Found

2006-07-27 22:53:36Z

I am not related to the Berquist / Bjorkquists, and would like to see this book in the hands of someone researching the Bjorkquist family or one of the allied lines of this family. Here's info about the book:

Bjorkquist/Björkqvist Bjorkquist Family History (book) by Connie Berquist, Alberta. 2005. Hardcover 167 pages.

Traces the Borkquist family from its roots on the island of Gotland and the descendants of Martin Larsson Björkqvist (?-1823) and his 1st wife, Margarita Villebrantsdotter (1745-1790) and 2nd wife, Stina Casja Grantin (1764-1815). Also includes Blomquist, Lundstrom, Lundell, Olofsson, Staffansson, Juvelin, Dahlberg, Isacsson families.

Bjorkquists settled all over, primarily in Alberta, in Edmonton; Edberg; Winterburn, Maidstone, SK; and in Sandstone, Minnesota.

If you would like this copy of the book feel free to email me directly. I would like to be reimbursed for it. I try to reunite items of genealogical interest as a hobby. I have photos and other items that I've found at antique sales that I've listed on my web page. www(dot)carolmackay(dot)com "Click on genealogy" tab and then " family photo reunion "

Carol

Death of Mr. Carl Edward Berquist in China

davwayell — 2006-06-27 02:27:42Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Carl Edward Berquist, please contact me so I can condcut research to locate the record. Mr. Berquist died in China on August 3, 1935.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: descendant Berquist''s

sigvardlundell — 2005-10-22 20:01:13Z

Hello,
My wifes Grandfathers Mother, Christina Nilsson born 9th of September 1822 and dead 7th of July 1889 , was in her 1st marriage
married to Johan Gottfried Bergquists father named Johan Bergquist born 9th of October 1815 and dead 27th Februar 1863. This marriage took place at Nyköping, Sweden on the 23rd of June 1850.
Johan Gottfried was their 1st child and they had 4 more children before the death of Johan Bergquist.
Cristina Nilsson was married a 2nd time in 1864 with Karl August Kjellman with whom she had a boy named Carl Nikolaus Kjellman. This son is father of my wifes mother.

Re: descendant Berquist''s

ceciliahamilton — 2005-10-22 16:56:21Z

I've got a relation in my family tree for Johan Gottfrid Bergquist. He shows up as John Godfrey Bergquis in the English records. He was born 1851 in Sweden. Is that who you're looking for?

Re: Gunnar Berquist

garthb_1 — 2003-01-16 22:32:37Z

Gloria,

I saw your message and wanted to add that when my grandfather arrived in the USA his name was Carl Gunnar Bjorkqvist and in Sweden it was Carl Gunnar Björkqvist. He was born in Sept. 28 1884 and died Oct. 21, 1923. Born on the island of Gotland to Anna Maria Elisabet Svensson.

Wish you the best,
Garth

Zahn-Berquist

2002-11-19 19:47:57Z

I am searching for ROSIE Zahn who married Donald BERQUIST. She was born around 12-27-1944 in NY to Anthony Zahn and Rose Gaultiere. Rosie & Donald had the following children ... Donald Jr, Staryl, Richie, and Steven. Donald Jr married a woman named Debbie and Staryl married a man named Jerry. I am their cousin and am looking to find them. Any information would be appreciated.

Berquist - Leslie Clarence Grantier

JGrantier3901 — 2001-07-09 18:24:19Z

Any information on the above would be helpful in trying
to find link w/ LCGrantier - he may have been an artist
of some sort - sketches perhaps? Died in 1984 in Alameda,
Ca.

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2001-02-13 16:06:42Z

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Missing Sister

2001-02-06 14:53:57Z

I am looking for the Laurie that is looking for her family. I am Jeremy the unknown youngest half brother. I have been searching for you for quite sometime and would like to get in contact with you. Please email me at jberequist@remo.com and jwberquist@earthlink.net.

Anna "Charlotta" Berquist; a relation?

2000-07-04 17:59:27Z

Gloria,
Were there ever any mention of Berquists from Stockholm, Sweden? My great-great grandmother, Anna "Charlotta" Berquist was from there. She married young to a Carl Hoglund (later changing their name to Carlson, when they arrived in Boston, and soon after, Wisconsin. She also had a brother, Magnus Larson (and family) living in Havana, Wisconsin. Her other family incl: her 4 brothers: Magnus, in Havana, and the other 3 (can't recall their exact names yet...) from nearby Stockholm/ or Goteburg, Sweden. Also, her father, Carl Berquist, lived long enough to see her arrive in America. She had 7 children: Lavinia (from her husband's previous marriage), Nellie, Tilly, Ella-Mary, Freddie, Henny, and Charlie. Tilly married George Rasmurssen, and they lived/died in Chicago. Ella Mary lived the longest, until 1950. Anna "Charlotta" Berquist was born October 18, around 1840 -'43. She died in Chicago, on 7/12/27.
Please e-mail me if any or more of this info matches what your are seeking/ or if you have any advice or related info I might not have relayed here, yet, at:Michelle_Gulley@yahoo.com

________Thanks!

Anna "Charlotta" Berquist; a relation?

2000-07-04 17:59:19Z

Gunnar Berquist

2000-06-06 10:24:24Z

My husband, Gunnar Stevens, has an uncle, Gunnar Berquist and a grandfather who is also Gunnar Berquist. Grandfather Gunnar was married to Maria (Grandma the Great)and although I know they are from Sweden I do not know when they came to this country. Gunnar and Maria had children Henry, Billy, Elsie, Amy and Gunnar. This Berquist family is from Virginia Minnesota although now are spread out all over the country.

If this is who you are looking for, please let me know. I believe I know who the "keeper of the key" is but will do some further checking on it.

george eric berquist or bergquist

2000-03-09 20:07:59Z

george married ada timmerman children>robert john lora kenneth and william. both george and ada deceased. robert deceased. george and sister tilly from new york but born in sweden. ada from pennsylvania. have to wait on dates will add later.

John Berquist

1999-10-30 22:11:24Z

I am looking for information about my great grandfather, John Berquist, born in Sweden in 1847, immigrating to USA around 1877 or 1878, died in McKeesport, Pa. 1899. Wife's name, Anna Berta Johnson Berquist.

descendant Berquist''s

1999-10-24 07:50:21Z

I'm looking for anyone that may have any connection with John Berquist. He was my grandfather, he was originally from Sweden. I am trying to find information on his past history.

missing family

1999-08-27 17:43:56Z

I am looking for my father and three half brothers. My fathers name is Theodore Berquist and my brothers are Teddy, Aaron and the other is unknow. My brothers mothers name is Sherry. I last saw them in California in 1982. If you have any information, please email me a message.

Berquist decendants in Sweden

1999-06-12 20:59:35Z

Looking for first generation Berquist Sweeds to come to America. Gunnar Berquist is my great uncle, Im looking for info on his great grandmother and great grandfather.