John Otto Travland and his cousin, Lena Josephine Travland were baptized June 30, 1878 in Lee county, Illinois. The record spells his name 'Johan' and confirms John's birthdate as March 25, 1878. The spelling for Lena's is written as 'Lina' and lists her birthdate as April 23, 1878. The 1900 US Census indicates Lena's birth was March 1878. The Cook county, Illinois death records list her birth as March 24th. The grave marker indicates March 24, 1878. The baptism record appears to be incorrect.
While the record comes from the Methodist Episcopal Church, the document doesn't indicate if the baptism occurred at the church. Previous baptism entries stated 'Steward', where the church is located.
John Otto's entry can be found on the 10th line and Lena Josephine's is located on the 11th line.
John Otto Travland was the son of Susanne* (Iversdatter) and Peter Peterson Travland and the grandson of Taletta Larsdatter and Peder Pederson Travland.
Lena Josephine Travland was the daughter of Mary Ann (Olson) and Ole Kristian Travland and the granddaughter of Taletta Larsdatter and Peder Pederson Travland.
The baptism documents were provided from the records of the Methodist Episcopal Church which still stands today and is located at 507 Main Street. It is currently named the Steward United Methodist Church. A little bit of history about the church can be found here. Scroll down to the bottom and look for 'Steward Methodist Church'.
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