The Jordan Story

Oscar and Elizabeth Scholdberg Chapters

Oscar's Early Years

by Dave Jordan

Knut Oscar Scholdberg was born about 1837 in Sweden. Where in Sweden is unknown at this time but it was probably a port city. His father was Carl Johan Scholdberg was a tanner and it is presumed that Carl was a Swedish native.

Nothing is known of Knut's youth, except that he must have taken up sailing at a young age. He could have been in the Swedish Navy or merchant service beginning about 1855 during the glorious days of sail.

As the research continues on which ships, Knut sailed in the 1860s more will be added to this section.

He married Elizabeth Priscilla Holloway Steward in Poplar England in 1867. His story continues in the Knut and Elizabeth Scholdberg Family chapter.

Notes

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