ROBBIN B MICHAEL Said: Question of the day....Why would five young farmers Leave Sweden and travel to Florence in 1889? Why did they choose this county? These five men ages 29 to 21 were from different families and traveled as a group. Was there possibly jobs that were advertised in Sweden? Any suggestions? Robbin Looking for Bergstroms and Svensson. Hi Robbin, Going based on my family who settled in Green Bay, WI. I can tell you that there were often times jobs offered for these families by the R&R and also Shipping just to name two. That intised them to come over to the USA. Along with these jobs often times they were offered land also at a real cheap reduced price. What I have found in my family that when they became established in thier jobs, had made enough money and a house they would send for other members of their family who were waiting to come over to the USA also. I can only go based on my relatives Robbin, nothing formal here. I hope this helps? Sheri From the land of OZ! ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ====