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

Submitted by jill on Wed, 2021-12-29 01:37
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): 
Sweden
Tags: 
John Olson
National Tavern
National Hotel
sailor
Happy Valley Cemetery

Jons JAKOBSSON (aka John Olson) [1838-1918]

Submitted by anonymous-01 on Thu, 2011-05-19 17:56
Status: 
Deceased
Sex: 
Male
Names
Family: 
Jakobsson
Given: 
Jons
Alias / nickname: 
John Olson
Birth
Date: 
1838-02-24
Birthplace (town, state): 
Carlshamn
Death
Date: 
1918-05-23
Cause of death: 
Throat cancer

See www.thehongkonglegacy.com for full story of John Olson and his brothers Olof and Anders who are all buried at Happy Valley.

Birthplace (country): 
Sweden
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