I am looking to fill some gaps about my ancestor Anders Gustaf Staaf b. 1857 in Uddevalla, Gothenburg, Sweden
My research tells me his father was Anders Frederick Staaf b. 1823 and his mother, Jacobina Sorensdotter b. 1828. However, when he died, on his death record in Victoria, Australia, his mother is listed as Louisa Andersson.
Can anyone find record of this? He was the fourth child after Emalia, Ulrika and Helena who appear to be born to Jacobina. Possibly it was a mistake but given the Swedish name it is plausible. He also named his first daughter Louisa.
Anders (Andrew) worked as a sailor and he is said to have abandoned ship in 1876 in Australia.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find any records of his time as a sailor?
He returned to Sweden at some stage after 1876 but returned to Australia aboard Orient in October 1880 from London. He is listed on Swedish records as having emigrated so he came back through proper channels. However, I cannot find him on the passenger list I found online.
I believe he had a child in Sweden (twins – but one and the mother didn’t survive) in the year he returned to Australia.
I would love to fill some gaps about his early years before he married in Australia if anyone has access to Swedish records.
Thanks