This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hofflund, Hoflund Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.knox/3823.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for your help. This Alexander Hofflund must be identical to Alexander Hoflund, born April 2, 1847 in Djursdala, Djursdala parish, Småland, Sweden, who emigrated to North America in 1864. His parents were Johannes Hoflund (born September 15, 1810 in Djursdala, Djursdala parish, died July 20, 1888 in Orion, Illinois) and Clara Johansdotter (born October 21, 1815 in Brofall, Frödinge parish, Småland, Sweden, died September 23, 1901 in Orion, Illinois); they emigrated in 1868 Sources: church records for Djursdala parish, Frödinge parish and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Orion.