Background
Abrahamson, Laurentius G. was born on March 2, 1856 in Medáker, Sweden. Son of Anders G. and Britta Maria (Nelson) Abrahamson.
Abrahamson, Laurentius G. was born on March 2, 1856 in Medáker, Sweden. Son of Anders G. and Britta Maria (Nelson) Abrahamson.
Brought to the United States, 1868. Bachelor of Arts, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, Master of Arts, 1897, Doctor of Divinity, 1900. Graduate Augustana Theological Seminary, 1880.
Ordained ministry, 1880. Pastor Altona, Illinois, 1880-1886. Chicago, 1886-1908; editor Augustana (official organ Lutheran Augustana Synod), 1908-1940.
Trustee Augustana Hospital, Chicago.
Married Florinda M. Morris, August 24, 1881. Children: Florinda Olivia (deceased), Ebba Valeria (Mistress East. T. Anderson), Agnes Winnefred.