Karl Gideon Svensson was born September 12, 1887, in Stenbäck, Sweden, and died May 15, 1980, in Miles City, Custer  Co., MT, at age 92. He was the son of August Svensson of Stenbäck, Sweden, and Ingrid Larsdotter of Fröbbestorp, Kalmar lan, Smaland, Sweden.

Barbara Mary Kary was born April 24, 1889, in Landau, Beresan, Odessa, Russia, and died December 25, 1986, in Friendship Villa, Miles City, Custer Co., MT, at age 97. She is the daughter of Valetine Kary of Landau, Beresan, Odessa, Russia, and Rosa Maria Jaeger/Fleck of Russia.

Karl Gideon Svensson and Barbara Mary Kary were married December 24, 1917, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT.

Karl Gideon Svensson and Barbara Mary (Kary) Swenson had no children.

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Karl Gideon Svensson was born September 12, 1887, in Stenbäck, Sweden.

Barbara Mary Kary was born April 24, 1889, in Landau, Beresan, Odessa, Russia.

Barbara came to the USA in 1903 and settled in Richardton, Stark Co., ND. She came to Miles City, Custer Co., MT, in 1911.

Karl emigrated to the USA in 1910, changed his name at that time to Carl Gideon Swanson, and moved to Miles City, Custer Co., MT, where he worked for the Milwaukee Road railway. He served in the US Army in WWI in France. He resumed working on the Milwaukee Road railway following his military service, retiring as a car man in 1952.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 13, 1910, shows shows Valentine Kary (age 53) born in Russia to German and Russian-born parents having emigrated in 1908 and of PA naturalization status is a General Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Twp. 144 Range 97, Dunn Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 26 years, Rose M. Kary (age 48) born in Russia to Russian-born parents, with 8 of the 14 children born to her still living. Also there are Carl's unmarried children all born in Russia to Russian-born parents: Barbra Kary (age 21); Michael Kary (age 14), a Farm Laborer on Home Farm; Mathias Kary (age 13), a Farm Laborer on Home Farm; Maggie Kary (age 11); Kasimer Kary (age 9); and Ralph Kary (age 8).

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Carl Swanson, born in Kalmar, Sweden, single, not a citizen, living at 721 N. Lake Street, Miles City, Custer Co., MT, and employed as a Wood Working Machine Operator for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. Blue eyes and Light color hair.

Karl Gideon Svensson and Barbara Mary Kary were married December 24, 1917, in the United States.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 14, 1920, shows Carl Swanson (age 32) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1915 with AL naturalization status is a Machine Operator for the Railroad renting his home at 809 North Lake Street, 3rd Ward, Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Living with him is his wife Barbra Swanson (age 30) born in Russia to Russian-born parents and having emigrated in 1903 with AL naturalization status. Also there is Carl's unmarried brother: Pete Swenson (age 27) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1915 with AL naturalization status, a Machine Operator for the Railroad. In addition, living there are Barbra's unmarried brother and sister: Ralph Kary (age 17) born in Russia to Russian-born parents and having emigrated in 1903 with AL immigration status, a Railroad Laborer; and sister Margaret Kary (age 11) born in Russia to Russian-born parents and having emigrated in 1903 with AL immigration status, a Laundry Laborer. A roomer, Oscar Erickson (age 41), also lives there.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1930, shows Carl G. Swanson (age 42) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1910 is a Carpenter in Bar Shops who owns his own home worth $1,200 and is living on Riverside Road, rural Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Barbara C. Swenson (age 40) born in Russia to Russian-born parents and having emigrated in 1903, a Laundry Worker at a Hospital.

Karl Gideon Svensson/Swanson died May 15, 1980, in Miles City, Custer  Co., MT, at age 92.

Barbara Mary (Kary) Swanson died December 25, 1986, in Friendship Villa, Miles City, Custer Co., MT, at age 97.

Karl G. Swanson

Barbara and Karl as a young couple

Karl and Barbara in later years

Karl in his US Army uniform in WWI