Background
Wallenius, Carl Gideon was born on December 28, 1865 in Stockholms län, Sweden. Son of Carl and Gustava Elizabeth (Bjorklund) Wallenius.
Wallenius, Carl Gideon was born on December 28, 1865 in Stockholms län, Sweden. Son of Carl and Gustava Elizabeth (Bjorklund) Wallenius.
Graduate Collegiate School, Visby, Gottland, 1886. Student Upsala University, 1 year. Doctor of Divinity, Northwestern University, 1913.
Professor theology and Swedish language, Swedish Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1889-1906, president, 1909-1918. Later pastor Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago. President Wesley Academy and Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1924-1931.
Pastor of Emmanuel Methodist Episcopal Church, Evanston, since 1931.
In pastoral work, 1906-1909. Associate editor Sändebudet (official organ Swedish Methodist Church), 1901-1903.
An organizer, and president 1910-1912, secretary 1912-1914, Swedish History Society America.
Married Hilda Louise Johnson, October 25, 1894. Children: Irene (Mistress C. Oleen), Carl, Elsa, Eugene, Henry.