The Finnish of Houghton Co. and the U.P.

Some of the towns mentioned in the list actually are located on the now Swedish side of the boarder (e.g. Haaparanta/Haparanda) and some have one part on the Swedish side and one on the Finnish (e.g. Ylitornio / Övertorneå). The northern part of Sweden is traditionally Finnish-speaking which can be confusing for genealogists abroad. I have myself come across emigrating Finnish-speaking relatives who claim themselves to be "Finns" from "Finland" in the US even though they actually were born on the Swedish side. (thank you Hakan!)

• In Memoriam Muistosanoja vainajista from Kirkollinen Kalenteri - Index of names of memorials for various  years with look up offer.  1945       1954
   
• I Have Seen Much - A biography/story written by Robert Kisko's grandfather starting in Tornio and events that he witnessed through his life including coming to Calumet.
   
• Michigan American Suomalaisten Historia 1926 - index of names
  
  
• Amerikan Suomalainsten Historia II Ja Elämäkertoja by Rev. Ilmonen - index of males with data added  Female Index Added!
  
  
• Amerikan Suomalainsten Historia II Ja Elämäkertoja by Rev. Ilmonen - index of marriages from the book of people who moved from the area. 
  
  
• Why Did They Go? - Immigration of people of Finnish origin from the Tornio Valley in Sweden by Sture Torikka - addition of "The emigration from Tornedalen" and a detailed maps.
  
  
  
  
  

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