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On 22 Nov 1894, Gustaf Eric Osterman was born [1] [2] to a mother whose maiden name was Mattson [3] in Bråttö, Föglö, Åland, Finland. [4]
On 25 Jun 1914, Gustav Erik Osterman became a naturalized citizen of the USA in Alameda, California at 19 years of age. Gustav had been living at 415 12th Street in Oakland, California, and was employed as a Laborer. He stated he was 5'6" tall, weighed 130 pounds, had light hair and blue eyes. [5]
On 7 Jan 1920 at the time of the 1920 US Census, head of household Gust Osterman (age 25, born in Finland) was employed as a Laborer for a Dredging company living in a home he rented at 2206 Clement in Alameda, California with his wife Hilma Osterman (age 26, born in Sweden) and their daughter Laura Osterman (age 2, born in CA). Living next door at 2204 Clement were Carl Osterman (26), Lilly Osterman (27) and their son Arthur Osterman (2 1/2). Gust immigrated to the USA in 1912; Hilma immigrated in 1911. Both of Gust's parents were born in Finland and spoke Finnish; both of Hilma's parents were born in Sweden and spoke Swedish. [6]
On 12 Apr 1930 at the time of the 1930 US Census, head of household Gus E. Osterman (age 35, born in Sweden) was living in a home he owned valued at $5,500 with a radioset at 2739 Nicol Avenue in Oakland, California with his wife Hilma Osterman (age 36, born in Sweden), Gus's brother John Osterman (age 27, born in Sweden) employed as a Truck Driver in Street Construction, sister-in-law Anna Osterman (age 23, born in Sweden), and daughter Laura H. Osterman (age 11, born in CA). Gus was first married at age 22; Hilma was first married at age 24; John was first married at age 26; and Anna was first married at age 22. Both of Gus's parents were born in Sweden; both of Hilma's parents were born in Sweden. Gus immigrated to the USA in 1912 and was a naturalized citizen; Hilma immigrated in 1911 and was a naturalized citizen; John immigrated in 1921 and was a naturalized citizen; Anna immigrated in 1924. [7]
In May 1980, Gus Osterman died. His last place of residence was San Leandro, California, USA. [8]
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