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Olof JAKOBSSON (aka Ola/Olaf Olson or Olsson) [1839-1880]

Status: 
Deceased
Sex: 
Male
Names
Family: 
Jakobsson
Given: 
Olof
Alias / nickname: 
Ola/Olaf Olson or Olsson
Birth
Date: 
1839-11-24
Death
Date: 
1880-08-17
Other
Other reference: 
Government Civil Hospital

Known as Olof Olson in Hong Kong, he followed his elder brother, John Olson to the colony and became manager of the National Hotel in around 1879, taking over that responsibility when John wanted to retire. The Olson family has so far not discovered when Olof arrived in Hong Kong, except that it was later than his younger brother, Anders. He apparently had no issue and nothing is known about his relationships. Nor is the cause of his death known.

Birthplace (country): 

AL-135 Highfill Album Image

The center photo shows Richmond House (1st generation).

My guess its around 1930 as the next one in this (Highfill) album is already uploaded https://gwulo.com/atom/24858 (attributed to eternal 1966b, dated 1930's).

Any other clue regarding the date?

 

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1930
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