Fritz Gafvert

 

Fritz Gafvert was born June 19, 1865, in Gustafsfors, Vermland, Sweden. In 1893 he emigrated to America and settled in Kewanee, Ill. Here he soon established a lucrative business as contractor and builder, his success being the result of good practical training in Sweden.

 

Mr. Gafvert is a member of M. U. O. A. and Independent Order of Svithiod.

Swedes in Illinois

Transcribed by Corena Daniel

 

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