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Eberhart, Adolph O. (1870 - 1944) and family. Genealogical Records, 1830 - 1879

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1256

Abstract

This collection consists of photocopies of genealogical information relating to Adolph Olsson Eberhart, who was a member of the Minnesota State Senate and governor of the state of Minnesota from 1909 until 1915. These copies were made from records found in the Goteborg Provincial Archives in Sweden. They outline the history of Eberhart's family before they Came to the United States. Eberhart's original Swedish name was Olaf Adolf Andersson, and that is how it is listed in the records.

Dates

  • 1830-1879

Biographical / Historical

Adolph Olsson Eberhart was bom June 23, 1870 in Sweden. His family emigrated from Sweden to the United States, and ultimately Minnesota. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College, and became a lawyer. He went on to become a Republican politician who served in the Minnesota Senate, as lieutenant govemor, and as govemor of the state of Minnesota from 1909 until 1915. Eberhart died in 1944.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Title
Eberhart, Adolph O. (1870 - 1944) and family. Genealogical Records, 1830 - 1879
Status
Completed
Author
Karin Thiem
Date
1978-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029