Los Angeles County, CA, Biographies

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A. W. SWANFELDT, 
 
manufacturer of tents, awnings, wagon-covers, flags, etc., Los  Angeles, was 
born in Sweden, August 5, 1847, attended school in his native country, served an 
apprenticeship as a sail-maker four years in Norway, followed the sea for a 
time, came to America and settled in Galveston, Texas, where he followed his 
trade several years. He was in that city for about twenty years, altogether. Mr. 
Swanfeldt was engaged at sail‑making until 1887, when he came to California and 
established his business in Los Angeles. By his long, practical experience and 
close attention to business he has built up a good trade. In 1873 Mr. Swanfeldt 
married Miss Caroline Anderson, a native of Sweden, and they have five children: 
Alice, Axeline, Andrew, John and Willie.
 
An Illustrated History of Los Angeles County, California �  Chicago, The Lewis 
Publishing Company, 1889   Page 640
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler