Veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Autobiography Written by Carl Richard Ahroon, Sr. for "The Swedish Element in America"
Carl Richard Ahroon, M.D. and assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., submits this self-biography:
"My clan can be found scattered among the peasantry over the rocky and barren hills of northern Smaland, Sweden. The army seems to have had an especial fascination for my forebears, because I find generation after generation wearing the uniform of the Swedish infantry; but search as I may I can find no record in script, saga or song of any noteworthy deed, except dying or losing an arm or leg on the battlefield. Nor can I find anyone who rose above sub-officer in the service.
Their love for the land of their birth must have been profound. In my childhood the oldest member of the family had never heard of anyone leaving the neighborhood, except when going to war. My father did not differ from the rest, so when I at fifteen asked parental blessing and announced my decision to seek my fortune in other climes, I created a small sensation in the family; I got the blessing, but little else. Whether my decision was for the best, of course, I cannot tell, but I have never regretted it. Coming to this country in 1891 did not materially change my condition until 1901, when I received my license to practice medicine. Since then my life has run more smoothly, perhaps satisfactorily, for a man of simple tastes, indifferent to wealth and pomp. A happy marriage and several children, who promise to become useful members of society, has contributed much to my contentment.
My parents were orthodox Lutherans, went to the parish church every Sunday morning and read Luther's and Moody's sermons in the afternoon. I belong to no church and only rarely visit a house of worship. I count many clerics of many faiths and denominations my friends. No one has ever condemned me to eternal purgation in private for my worldliness, though they are apt to do so from the pulpit. Whether I shall ever mend my ways, I do not know.
In politics I take no active part except on election days, when I do my share of voting and no more. I am not an Elk, Moose or Freemason, having decided earlier not to burden myself under any secrets. A few friends seem to satisfy my social ambitions.
Unlike my ancestors I have seen little military service. Service in the U.S. Hospital Corps during the war with Spain and medical examiner at the recruiting station during the World War sums up my activities in the defense of my country."
Autobiography Written by Carl Richard Ahroon, Sr. for "The Swedish Element in America"
Carl Richard Ahroon, M.D. and assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., submits this self-biography:
"My clan can be found scattered among the peasantry over the rocky and barren hills of northern Smaland, Sweden. The army seems to have had an especial fascination for my forebears, because I find generation after generation wearing the uniform of the Swedish infantry; but search as I may I can find no record in script, saga or song of any noteworthy deed, except dying or losing an arm or leg on the battlefield. Nor can I find anyone who rose above sub-officer in the service.
Their love for the land of their birth must have been profound. In my childhood the oldest member of the family had never heard of anyone leaving the neighborhood, except when going to war. My father did not differ from the rest, so when I at fifteen asked parental blessing and announced my decision to seek my fortune in other climes, I created a small sensation in the family; I got the blessing, but little else. Whether my decision was for the best, of course, I cannot tell, but I have never regretted it. Coming to this country in 1891 did not materially change my condition until 1901, when I received my license to practice medicine. Since then my life has run more smoothly, perhaps satisfactorily, for a man of simple tastes, indifferent to wealth and pomp. A happy marriage and several children, who promise to become useful members of society, has contributed much to my contentment.
My parents were orthodox Lutherans, went to the parish church every Sunday morning and read Luther's and Moody's sermons in the afternoon. I belong to no church and only rarely visit a house of worship. I count many clerics of many faiths and denominations my friends. No one has ever condemned me to eternal purgation in private for my worldliness, though they are apt to do so from the pulpit. Whether I shall ever mend my ways, I do not know.
In politics I take no active part except on election days, when I do my share of voting and no more. I am not an Elk, Moose or Freemason, having decided earlier not to burden myself under any secrets. A few friends seem to satisfy my social ambitions.
Unlike my ancestors I have seen little military service. Service in the U.S. Hospital Corps during the war with Spain and medical examiner at the recruiting station during the World War sums up my activities in the defense of my country."
Veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Autobiography Written by Carl Richard Ahroon, Sr. for "The Swedish Element in America"
Carl Richard Ahroon, M.D. and assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., submits this self-biography:
"My clan can be found scattered among the peasantry over the rocky and barren hills of northern Smaland, Sweden. The army seems to have had an especial fascination for my forebears, because I find generation after generation wearing the uniform of the Swedish infantry; but search as I may I can find no record in script, saga or song of any noteworthy deed, except dying or losing an arm or leg on the battlefield. Nor can I find anyone who rose above sub-officer in the service.
Their love for the land of their birth must have been profound. In my childhood the oldest member of the family had never heard of anyone leaving the neighborhood, except when going to war. My father did not differ from the rest, so when I at fifteen asked parental blessing and announced my decision to seek my fortune in other climes, I created a small sensation in the family; I got the blessing, but little else. Whether my decision was for the best, of course, I cannot tell, but I have never regretted it. Coming to this country in 1891 did not materially change my condition until 1901, when I received my license to practice medicine. Since then my life has run more smoothly, perhaps satisfactorily, for a man of simple tastes, indifferent to wealth and pomp. A happy marriage and several children, who promise to become useful members of society, has contributed much to my contentment.
My parents were orthodox Lutherans, went to the parish church every Sunday morning and read Luther's and Moody's sermons in the afternoon. I belong to no church and only rarely visit a house of worship. I count many clerics of many faiths and denominations my friends. No one has ever condemned me to eternal purgation in private for my worldliness, though they are apt to do so from the pulpit. Whether I shall ever mend my ways, I do not know.
In politics I take no active part except on election days, when I do my share of voting and no more. I am not an Elk, Moose or Freemason, having decided earlier not to burden myself under any secrets. A few friends seem to satisfy my social ambitions.
Unlike my ancestors I have seen little military service. Service in the U.S. Hospital Corps during the war with Spain and medical examiner at the recruiting station during the World War sums up my activities in the defense of my country."
Autobiography Written by Carl Richard Ahroon, Sr. for "The Swedish Element in America"
Carl Richard Ahroon, M.D. and assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., submits this self-biography:
"My clan can be found scattered among the peasantry over the rocky and barren hills of northern Smaland, Sweden. The army seems to have had an especial fascination for my forebears, because I find generation after generation wearing the uniform of the Swedish infantry; but search as I may I can find no record in script, saga or song of any noteworthy deed, except dying or losing an arm or leg on the battlefield. Nor can I find anyone who rose above sub-officer in the service.
Their love for the land of their birth must have been profound. In my childhood the oldest member of the family had never heard of anyone leaving the neighborhood, except when going to war. My father did not differ from the rest, so when I at fifteen asked parental blessing and announced my decision to seek my fortune in other climes, I created a small sensation in the family; I got the blessing, but little else. Whether my decision was for the best, of course, I cannot tell, but I have never regretted it. Coming to this country in 1891 did not materially change my condition until 1901, when I received my license to practice medicine. Since then my life has run more smoothly, perhaps satisfactorily, for a man of simple tastes, indifferent to wealth and pomp. A happy marriage and several children, who promise to become useful members of society, has contributed much to my contentment.
My parents were orthodox Lutherans, went to the parish church every Sunday morning and read Luther's and Moody's sermons in the afternoon. I belong to no church and only rarely visit a house of worship. I count many clerics of many faiths and denominations my friends. No one has ever condemned me to eternal purgation in private for my worldliness, though they are apt to do so from the pulpit. Whether I shall ever mend my ways, I do not know.
In politics I take no active part except on election days, when I do my share of voting and no more. I am not an Elk, Moose or Freemason, having decided earlier not to burden myself under any secrets. A few friends seem to satisfy my social ambitions.
Unlike my ancestors I have seen little military service. Service in the U.S. Hospital Corps during the war with Spain and medical examiner at the recruiting station during the World War sums up my activities in the defense of my country."
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