John Edward Mattson

1884 - 1947  (62 years)

• Name	John Edward Mattson
  Nickname	Ed
  Born	20 Dec 1884	Malax, Finland
  Gender	Male
  Resided	1910	Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
  Resided	1926	Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
  Resided	1931	972 Morris Avenue, New York City, New York, USA
  Resided	1933	2160 Webster Avenue, Bronx, New York, USA
  Resided	1941	2415 Creston Avenue, Bronx, New York, USA
  Died	13 Aug 1947	Bronx, New York, USA
  Person ID	I20	Default | Swede Finns related to Melvin Earl Mattson 1926-2010
  Last Modified	14 Jan 2017

  
  

  Father	Mattias Karlsson Baddar,   b. 1 Dec 1847, Overmalax, Finland ,   d. 17 May 1902  (Age 54 years)
  Mother	Ulla Beata Josefsdotter Stolpe,   b. 26 Sep 1857,   d. 27 Feb 1927  (Age 69 years)
  Family ID	F5	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Amanda Strom,   b. 16 Dec 1883, Malax, Finland ,   d. 20 Oct 1973, Loma Linda, San Bernardino, California, USA  (Age 89 years)
  Married	22 May 1926	Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
  Children	+ 1. Melvin Earl Mattson,   b. 06 Aug 1926, 87 Church Street, Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA ,   d. 27 Sep 2010, 6577 Bullen Bluff Terrace, Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia, USA  (Age 84 years)
  Photos		House in Gardner, Massachusetts House in which Mel Mattson was born, 1926
  Recordings		Mattson family, from 1926 to 1947
  Last Modified	4 Oct 2010
  Family ID	F4	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 20 Dec 1884 - Malax, Finland Resided - 1910 - Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA Resided - 1926 - Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Married - 22 May 1926 - Gardner, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Resided - 1931 - 972 Morris Avenue, New York City, New York, USA Resided - 1933 - 2160 Webster Avenue, Bronx, New York, USA Resided - 1941 - 2415 Creston Avenue, Bronx, New York, USA Died - 13 Aug 1947 - Bronx, New York, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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• Photos » Slide Show		John Edward Mattson, certificate from church, 1907 Certificate from Aboensis Diocese dated 15 April 1907. Note that this is just before young Edvard Baddar immigrated to the United States. Translated with a lot of help from Google: "Worker Johan Edvard Mattsson Baddar from Afrermalaks village born December 20, 1884 in Malaks, is a communion-eligible member of the evangelical lutheran congregation, vaccinated with their civic trust." in Malaks
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  		John Edward Mattson, about 1925
  		Marriage Certificate, 1926 Marriage Certificate for J. Edward Mattson, 41 years old, occupation stovemaker, and Amanda Strom, 42 years old, occupation housework. Both born in Finland. First marriage for Edward. Second marriage for Amanda, a widow.
  		Mel Mattson and his father, about 1928
  		Mattson family, about 1930 John Edward Mattson, Amanda Strom Mattson, and young Melvin Earl Mattson
  		John Mattson and son Mel Mattson, unknown date
  		Ed Mattson, 1939 From his certificate of citizenship
  		John Edward Mattson Certificate of US Citizenship, 1939 Age 54 years; sex male; color white; complexion fair; color of eyes blue; color of hair brown; height 5 feet 11 inches; weight 163 pounds; visible distinctive marks none; marital status married; former nationality Finland.
  		Amanda Strom Mattson and family, around 1940 From left: Amanda Strom Mattson, Signe Maki Strom, Larry Strom (Victor's son), Victor Strom, Melvin Mattson, John Edward Mattson, and Edith Strom (Victor's wife)
  		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
  		John Mattson obituary Deaths With deep sorrow we hereby let it be known My dear husband and our father JOHN EDWARD MATTSON Born in Malax, Finland on the 20th of December 1884, Passed away in New York on the 13th of August 1947 After a long, patient suffering. Mourned by wife, a son, three stepchildren, a brother in Escanaba, Mich., three brothers and two sisters in Finland as well as other relatives and friends. Amanda and Melvin Mattson The earth’s disquiet yields in face of Lasting peace Death reconciles all, heaven Glorifies all Although storms of life may rage On land and sea I will find a safe place in The palm of God’s Hand He protects me, He protects me And all sorrow and distress disappear He protects me, He protects me In the palm of his Hand (The obituary is written in old Swedish and the latter part of it is an old Swedish psalm. A word for word translation leaves a lot to be desired. The rhyme is, of course, lost but I hope you get the meaning of it. Signed Britt Mollerstedt)

  
  

  Documents		1911 Escanaba city directory Edward Mattson and Fred Mattson, both laborers boarding at 807 Escanaba Avenue, together with a "Gustav Mattson"
  		1913 Escanaba city directory Edward Mattson and Frederick Mattson, still at 807 Escanaba Avenue. Edward a laborer, with wife Anna. Frederick a secretary hand. This record is interesting for a couple of reasons: -- Who is Anna??? My grandfather Edward did not marry my grandmother until 1926, when he was about 40 years old. It isn't really surprising that there was a previous wife, but this is the only record I have ever seen of one. -- This is the only record in which Fred identifies himself as Frederick. He had only been in the US about 3 years and perhaps was looking for a more formal alternative to Fred, like his brother's use of Edward instead of Ed.

  
  

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• Notes

  11 Apr 1907 Diocesis Aboensis, Magni Princ Finl Worker Johan Edvard Baddar, of Afremalaks village, born 20 Dec 1884 in Malaks 11 May 1907 Ellis Island Edvard Baddar, 22 years old, single, from Malaks, Finland. Height 5 foot 10 inches, light complexion, light hair, blue eyes. Arrived on the Campania. Occupation laborer. Had a ticket to Daggett, Michigan where he planned to join his friend Isak Stone. Also had $20. (ed note: Most of the travelers who appeared in this record with Edvard Baddar only had $10. None had more than $40.) 1910 US census, Escanaba, Michigan Household including a husband, wife, two sons, one 20 year old female servant, and 15 male boarders, mostly in their 20s, all household members Swede Finns. Both sons and all but one boarder work as laborers, mostly on the iron ore dock. The remaining boarder is a deliveryman for a grocery store. One of the boarders is Ed Matson, 25 years old, single, arrived in the US in 1907, not a citizen, speaks English, occupation laborer for the railroad. 1911 Escanaba city directory Edward Mattson, lab, bds 807 Escanaba av Fred Mattson, lab, bds 807 Escanaba av 1913 Escanaba city directory Edward Mattson, wife Anna, laborer, 807 Escanaba av Frederick, sec hd, bds 807 Escanaba av (ed note: This entry is particularly interesting. It is almost certainly my grandfather Ed and his brother Fred. My grandfather did not marry my grandmother until 1926, and I am not aware of any previous wives. However, he was 42 years old when he married my grandmother, so a previous wife would not be that surprising. Another possibility is that "Anna" is Marie Anne Bolin, who married Fred Mattson in 1920.) 1917-1918 World War I Draft Registration Card Edward Mattson, 1007 Esc Ave, Escanaba, Delta, Michigan. Born 20 Dec 1884 in Finland. Occupation Laborer on dock, working for C&M & St. Paul. Height tall (from tall, medium, short). Build medium (from slender, medium, stout). Blue eyes, brown hair. Nearest relative Fred Mattson, 913 Esc Ave, Escanaba, Michigan. 22 May 1926 Marriage certificate J. Edward Mattson, 41 years old, residence Gardner, Mass., occupation Stovemaker, born in Finland. First marriage. Father Mattias Mattson. Mother Ulla B. Stalpe. Bride Amanda (Strom) Strom, 42 years old, residence Gardner, Mass., occupation Housework, born in Finland. Second marriage (widowed). Father Erick Strom. Mother Maria Gastgiver. 1927 city directory, Gardner, Massachusetts Edward Mattson, 87 Church Street 1928 city directory, Gardner, Massachusetts Edward Mattson, 87 Church Street 1929 city directory, Gardner, Massachusetts Edward Mattson, 87 Church Street 1930 city directory, Gardner, Massachusetts Edward Mattson, 87 Church Street 1930 US census, Gardner, Massachusetts Household headed by Edward Mattson, owner of home, home value $2000, 44 years old, 41 years old at time of first marriage, able to read and write, born in Finland, parents born in Finland, mother tongue Swedish, immigrated in 1907, not a citizen, able to speak English, occupation laborer. Wife Amanda Mattson, 46 years old, 19 years old at time of first marriage, born in Finland, both parents born in Finland, mother tongue Swedish, immigrated in 1907, not a citizen, able to speak English, occupation none. Son Melvin E. Mattson, 3 years old, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in Finland. Stepdaughter Ellen Strom, 15 years old, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in Finland, in school. Stepson Oren Strom, 14 years old, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in Finland, in school. 6 Oct 1936, Declaration of Intention, Naturalization records, New York John Edward Mattson, 2160 Webster Ave, Bronx; occupation laborer; 51 years old; fair complexion; blue eyes, race Swedish; nationality Finnish; born in Malax, Finland on 20 Dec 1884. Wife Amanda; married 22 May 1936 at Gardner, Mass.; wife born in Malax, Finland on 16 Dec 1883. Three children: Melvin 8/6/26; Ellen 4/16/14; Isak 9/11/1915. Last foreign residence was Malax, Finland. Emigrated to the US from Liverpool to New York under the name Edward Baddar on 11 May 1907 on the SS Campania. 12 Jul 1939, Petition for Naturalization, New York John Edward Mattson, formerly Edvard Baddar, born in Malax, Finland 20 Dec 1884. Residence 2160 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY. Have resided in New York since 30 Jun 1931. Entered the US 11 May 1907 on the Campania from Liverpool, England. Married to Amanda 22 May 1926 in Gardner, Mass. Wife born in Malax, Finland, December 16, 1883, entered New York September 5, 1910. Son Melvin, born 6 Aug 1926, born in Gardner, Mass., resides at Bronx, NY. 20 November 1939, Petition for Naturalization, New York John Edward Mattson, 2160 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY. Age 54 years. 1940 US Census, Bronx, New York Household headed by Edward Mattson; 55 years old; 6th grade education; born in Finland; occupation porter at an apartment house; worked 48 hours during the week of March 24-30, 1940; annual income $1100; renter; monthly rent $25. Wife Manda Mattson, 56 years old; 5th grade education; born in Finland; occupation housework. Son Melvin Mattson, 13 years old, 8th grade education, born in Massachusetts. Step daughter Ellen Strom; 25 years old; single; completed high school; born in Massachusetts; occupation hairdresser at a beauty shop; worked 48 hours during the week of March 24-30, 1940; worked 26 weeks during 1939; annual income $400. 1942 World War II draft registration card John Edward Mattson, 2160 Webster Ave, Bronx. 57 years old, born 20 Dec 1884 in Finland. Employed by Bing & Bing Co (Main Office), 302 W 12th St (Porter), New York, New York. Wife Amanda Mattson. Race white, height 5'11", weight 163 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, wears glasses. (ed. note: Bing & Bing was an important apartment real estate developer in NYC in the early 20th century. They built for the luxury market, and their buildings are regarded by many as among NYC's finest prewar properties.) New York Death Index Edward Mattson, age 62, born about 1885, died 13 Aug 1947 in Bronx, New York, USA Social Security applications and claims index John Edward Mattson, born 20 Dec 1884, died 13 Aug 1947, born in the United Kingdom (ed note: "United Kingdom" is clearly a clerical error. A good example of the challenges facing genealogy nerds.)