In 1923 at the age of 65, a widow for already 15 years, Andrew P. Renstrom went on a third mission to his native land of Sweden. What an example of selfless loving service this man is. It is very exciting to find his passport for this trip because not only does it include vital information, but it had a physical description and a photo of him at this age and also his handwriting. This is one of my favorite things to study in family history. I love viewing the original records, studying their handwriting (paleography) although I am out of practice now, and deciphering what they themselves wrote and thus revealed to us. The continuous search for more documents in the hope of uncovering another clue to the history of our families is a passion for me. I love the puzzle and collecting the pieces and finally fitting a few of them together. It is very exciting and a driving force within me.
From this document we learn:
in the "State of Utah
in the "State of Utah
County of Salt Lake
I, Andrew Renstrom, a Naturalized and Loyal Citixen of the United States, hererby apply to the Department of State, at Washington, for a passsport.
I solemnly swear that I was born at Viksta, Sweden
on December 30th, 1857; that my father,
Eric Pehrson, was
born in Sweden and is now deceased;
that I emigrated to the United States, sailing from Stockholm about
June, 1873; that I resided 50 years, uninterruptedly, in the United States,
from 1873 to 1923 at Huntsville Utah; that I was
naturalized as a citizen of the United States before the Judicial Dist
Court of Utah at Ogden, Utah,
on May 27th, 1882, as shown by the Certificate of Naturalization presented herewith;
that I am the IDENTICAL PERSON described in said Certificate; that I have resided outside the United
States since my naturalization at the following place for the following periods:
Sweden, from 1883 to 1885,
Sweden, from 1889 to 1891,
and that I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent residence being at Huntsville,
in the State of Utah, where I follow the occupation of Farmer.
My last passport was obtained from Have had none on
- I am about
to go abroad temporarily, and intend to return to the United States within 2
years with the purpose of residing and performing the duties of citizenship therein; and I desire
a passport for use in visiting the countries hereinafter named for the following purpose:
Sweden .... Minister of Religion
I intend to leave the United States from the port of New York
sailing on board the Scandinavian - Am. Line on About June 27th, 1923
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
Further, I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United
States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; So help
me God. Andrew Renstrom
Sworn to before me this 28 day
of April, 1923
John (W. Cl...ty)
Clerk of the US Dist. court at Salt Lake, Utah
(unknown name)"
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANTAge: 65 years Mouth: Medium
Stature: 5 feet, 10 inches, Eng. Chin: pr...ced (pronounced?)
Forehead: High Hair: Light gray
Eyes: Blue Complexion: Fair
Nose: Large sraight (straight?) Face: Med Long
Distinguishing marks Slight scar o...(over?) right eye
IDENTIFICATION
April 28, 1923
I, Tillman D. Johnson, solemnly swear that I am a native citizen
of the United States; that I reside at Salt Lake City; that I have known
the above-named Andrew Renstrom personally for 10 years and
know him to be the identical person referred to in the within-described certificate of natural-
ization; and that the facts stated in his affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Tillman D Johnson
US District Judge Ut
Sworn to before me this 28th day
of April, 1923
John W Cl...ty
Clerk of the US Dist Court at Salt Lake Utah
(same unknown name)
Applicant desires passport to be sent to the following address:
Andrew Renstrom
Huntsville.
Weber County, Utah ...?"
Photograph of
Andrew P. Renstrom
at age 65
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OR EXTENSION OF PASSPORT
I, Andrew Renstrom, the person to whom passport No. 280262
was issued on may 3rd by the Secretary of State at Washington, do hereby apply for its
EXTENSION FOR six months
Andrew Renstrom (signature)
Svartbäcksgatan 59, Upsala, Sweden (foreign Address)
Sworn to before me this 22nd day of April, 1924.
R F Fe...d (signature and title of official)
Consul of the United States of America at Stockholm, Sweden.
MEMORANDUM OF ACTION TAKEN
Amended as requested/as shown by corrections.
Extended for six months, first extension to November 3, 1924."
