Abel was born in Övra Rud, Glava parish, Värmland, Sweden as Abel Gustafsson on 8th July 1873 and was christened a few days later, on the 10th. His parents are Gustaf Gustafsson and Mariana Andersdotter. In 1888 he moved to Gillberga, Sweden where he takes the name Burman.
He emigrated to North America in 1892, unmarried, as a carpenter. Since he is listed as a carpenter when emigrating, the name Burman could have been taken as he became master of of a craft, in this case carpentry.
He emigrated to North America in 1892, unmarried, as a carpenter. Since he is listed as a carpenter when emigrating, the name Burman could have been taken as he became master of of a craft, in this case carpentry.
Abel was born in Övra Rud, Glava parish, Värmland, Sweden as Abel Gustafsson on 8th July 1873 and was christened a few days later, on the 10th. His parents are Gustaf Gustafsson and Mariana Andersdotter. In 1888 he moved to Gillberga, Sweden where he takes the name Burman.
He emigrated to North America in 1892, unmarried, as a carpenter. Since he is listed as a carpenter when emigrating, the name Burman could have been taken as he became master of of a craft, in this case carpentry.
He emigrated to North America in 1892, unmarried, as a carpenter. Since he is listed as a carpenter when emigrating, the name Burman could have been taken as he became master of of a craft, in this case carpentry.
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