This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: blibby152 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/12691.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you very much for your reply. Matilda Goldquist was born 1843-1845 in Sweden. The information I have is her marriage to Charles O Hamling in Henry County 1869 in the 1870 census his named is spelled Hamlin also from Sweden. Jenny was born in 1870 Iowa, Ester was born 1873 Kansas, Emma Almeda born 1875 Kansas, Nellie born 1877 Kansas, Agnes Ruby born 1882 Colorado, Constance born 1884 we think in Calif but not sure. As you can see their girls were born as they crossed the U.S. Matilda & Charles both passed away in Calif. I would love to find a connection to the Goldquist & Hamlin families and when they came to the United States. Charles & Matilda were my Great Grandparents and could have been aunt to your grandfather? This is one of my brick walls always looking for leads. If this connects with you in anyway keep in touch Thank you Sue Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.