The family lived for some time at Hjälmholm, Arne went to primary school in Mossala and stayed with Evaldus and Emilia Mattsson at Bengtas. As an American citizen, Arne had to participate in World War II and was in Germany, among other places. In his old age he lived in Turku but often visited old friends in Houtskär. b. 31.08.1907 USA Parents, married 05.01.1907 in USA: Oskar Alfred Leonard Holmberg b. 02.11.1881 Lassas Näsby d. 04.12.1918 Eva Maria Laukka b. 21.02.1884 Haapavesi Aarne's mother, Eeva Maria Laukka, born 21.2.1884 in Haapavesi. Went to America 23.9.1905, from where she had returned. Moved from Haapavesi 8.2.1910 to Houtskar, from where she returned to Haapavesi 24.1.1917. Died of pneumonia 29.3.1917 in Haapavesi. Youngest daughter Iina Sofia 11.1.1910 in Haapavesi.
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From Birger Rönnsjö's photo register with personal portraits.
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