Hi Brian, Actually there is a Halland in Sweden. I will try and check this person out and see if he is the one I am looking for. Naomi in Illinois ---------------------------------- Brian Eberling wrote Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:53:45 Naomi, According to your guys US WWI draft registration he was born 23 Sep 1878 and is listed as John Ban Welander. He lists himself as being from 'Holland, Sweden' which seems a bit odd, but I've found these cards to generally be more accurate for birth dates as the person named usually filled them out themselves. Don't know if that'll help or not, just thought I'd throw it into the mix. Regards, Brian