used the surname Carlson per Swedish tradition, but was a biological son of the Wassells
from *Industrial Chicago* reprinted by Goodspeed Press:
>>Charles E. Carlson is a name that commands the respect and confidence of the carpenters and builders of this city, for here he has successfully worked at that trade since 1880, his business being 800 Builders & Traders' exchange, and his office room 39, 177 La Salle.
He was born near Stockholm, Sweden in 1857 to Charles and Catherine Carlson (Wassell), also natives of that country. The father, a minister of the Baptist church, filled the pulpit in Sweden for nearly thirty years. He came to America in 1881, and located at Sister Bay, Wis., where he is now the pastor of the Baptist church. His three sons and two daughters reside in this country: Charles E., Anna (wife of Rev. Charles Palm, of Evanston, Illinois), John (a mechanic), Hilda (wife of Henry Brodd) and Joseph.
Charles E. Carlson was educated in the public schools and colleges of Sweden, in which country he also learned his trade. He came to America in 1880, landing at New York City. He then came to Chicago, and here his first work was done for John Wollacott & Son, in whose employ he was for some time, acting in the capacity of foreman for the last few years.
In 1885 he engaged in business for himself, and his operations since that time have been attended with very satisfactory results. He was awarded the contract for the First Swedish Church (Baptist) on the north side; a six-story apartment building on the south side for C. M. Smith, besides numerous other finely constructed and handsome buildings in all parts of the city.
He is a member of the Builders & Traders' exchange, and the Carpenters & Builders' Association. He was deacon and trustee of the First Swedish Baptist Church. He was married in 1882 to Miss Carrie Janson, a native of Sweden, with whom he has three sons: Joseph, David and Emil.<<
from *Industrial Chicago* reprinted by Goodspeed Press:
>>Charles E. Carlson is a name that commands the respect and confidence of the carpenters and builders of this city, for here he has successfully worked at that trade since 1880, his business being 800 Builders & Traders' exchange, and his office room 39, 177 La Salle.
He was born near Stockholm, Sweden in 1857 to Charles and Catherine Carlson (Wassell), also natives of that country. The father, a minister of the Baptist church, filled the pulpit in Sweden for nearly thirty years. He came to America in 1881, and located at Sister Bay, Wis., where he is now the pastor of the Baptist church. His three sons and two daughters reside in this country: Charles E., Anna (wife of Rev. Charles Palm, of Evanston, Illinois), John (a mechanic), Hilda (wife of Henry Brodd) and Joseph.
Charles E. Carlson was educated in the public schools and colleges of Sweden, in which country he also learned his trade. He came to America in 1880, landing at New York City. He then came to Chicago, and here his first work was done for John Wollacott & Son, in whose employ he was for some time, acting in the capacity of foreman for the last few years.
In 1885 he engaged in business for himself, and his operations since that time have been attended with very satisfactory results. He was awarded the contract for the First Swedish Church (Baptist) on the north side; a six-story apartment building on the south side for C. M. Smith, besides numerous other finely constructed and handsome buildings in all parts of the city.
He is a member of the Builders & Traders' exchange, and the Carpenters & Builders' Association. He was deacon and trustee of the First Swedish Baptist Church. He was married in 1882 to Miss Carrie Janson, a native of Sweden, with whom he has three sons: Joseph, David and Emil.<<
used the surname Carlson per Swedish tradition, but was a biological son of the Wassells
from *Industrial Chicago* reprinted by Goodspeed Press:
>>Charles E. Carlson is a name that commands the respect and confidence of the carpenters and builders of this city, for here he has successfully worked at that trade since 1880, his business being 800 Builders & Traders' exchange, and his office room 39, 177 La Salle.
He was born near Stockholm, Sweden in 1857 to Charles and Catherine Carlson (Wassell), also natives of that country. The father, a minister of the Baptist church, filled the pulpit in Sweden for nearly thirty years. He came to America in 1881, and located at Sister Bay, Wis., where he is now the pastor of the Baptist church. His three sons and two daughters reside in this country: Charles E., Anna (wife of Rev. Charles Palm, of Evanston, Illinois), John (a mechanic), Hilda (wife of Henry Brodd) and Joseph.
Charles E. Carlson was educated in the public schools and colleges of Sweden, in which country he also learned his trade. He came to America in 1880, landing at New York City. He then came to Chicago, and here his first work was done for John Wollacott & Son, in whose employ he was for some time, acting in the capacity of foreman for the last few years.
In 1885 he engaged in business for himself, and his operations since that time have been attended with very satisfactory results. He was awarded the contract for the First Swedish Church (Baptist) on the north side; a six-story apartment building on the south side for C. M. Smith, besides numerous other finely constructed and handsome buildings in all parts of the city.
He is a member of the Builders & Traders' exchange, and the Carpenters & Builders' Association. He was deacon and trustee of the First Swedish Baptist Church. He was married in 1882 to Miss Carrie Janson, a native of Sweden, with whom he has three sons: Joseph, David and Emil.<<
from *Industrial Chicago* reprinted by Goodspeed Press:
>>Charles E. Carlson is a name that commands the respect and confidence of the carpenters and builders of this city, for here he has successfully worked at that trade since 1880, his business being 800 Builders & Traders' exchange, and his office room 39, 177 La Salle.
He was born near Stockholm, Sweden in 1857 to Charles and Catherine Carlson (Wassell), also natives of that country. The father, a minister of the Baptist church, filled the pulpit in Sweden for nearly thirty years. He came to America in 1881, and located at Sister Bay, Wis., where he is now the pastor of the Baptist church. His three sons and two daughters reside in this country: Charles E., Anna (wife of Rev. Charles Palm, of Evanston, Illinois), John (a mechanic), Hilda (wife of Henry Brodd) and Joseph.
Charles E. Carlson was educated in the public schools and colleges of Sweden, in which country he also learned his trade. He came to America in 1880, landing at New York City. He then came to Chicago, and here his first work was done for John Wollacott & Son, in whose employ he was for some time, acting in the capacity of foreman for the last few years.
In 1885 he engaged in business for himself, and his operations since that time have been attended with very satisfactory results. He was awarded the contract for the First Swedish Church (Baptist) on the north side; a six-story apartment building on the south side for C. M. Smith, besides numerous other finely constructed and handsome buildings in all parts of the city.
He is a member of the Builders & Traders' exchange, and the Carpenters & Builders' Association. He was deacon and trustee of the First Swedish Baptist Church. He was married in 1882 to Miss Carrie Janson, a native of Sweden, with whom he has three sons: Joseph, David and Emil.<<
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