My Genealogy Hound

GUST. BURLAUND, a member of the contracting and building firm of Mahoney Bros. & Burlaund, and a native of Sweden, is the son of Abraham and Anna (Swanson) Burlaund, and was born on the 21st day of September, 1854, near Ginsiping. John Burlaund (grandfather) was a well-to-do farmer and mason and never came to America, being employed until his death in the work mentioned and as a contractor. Andrew Swanson (maternal grandfather) was a farmer and during Sweden’s last war, in her struggle with Russia and Finland, he served the king as a soldier. Abraham Burlaund was born in Sweden, December 10, 1821, and followed farming in his native country until 1868, when seeing greater inducements in the new world than the fatherland offered, he left his home and came to America. On his arrival he at once came to Jamestown and engaged in farming and stock-dealing, but died very shortly after his arrival, on September 10, 1868. He left his wife with eight children, five of whom are still living. Clarence H. is engaged in the livery business. After the death of Mr. Burlauud, Mrs. Burlaund again married, this time to Peter Swanson.

Gust. Burlaund received his early education in the public schools of Sweden and after his father’s death he was apprenticed to and learned the mason’s trade which he followed from 1872 to 1883.

In 1879 he married Matilda Stonfaldt, a daughter of Andrew Stonfaldt, of Morlunda. To this union have been born three children, one son and two daughters: Archie F. (dead); Anna R. (dead); and Ellen Matilda.

From 1883 until 1885 he was a contractor and builder, but during the latter year he associated himself with the well-known firm of Mahoney Bros., and the company is now known as Mahoney Bros. & Burlaund, contractors and builders. Their reputation stands equal with the best in Jamestown and as specimens of their handiwork, they point with pride to the Gilford block, Gokey house and the Swedish Orphanage, which are among the largest and finest buildings in the city. The company employs during the busy season as many as eighty workmen. Politically Mr. Burlaund is a republican, but is known as one that is independent, feeling that country is before party, and patriotism should be before partisanship. He is a communicant of the Lutheran church and takes an interest in his church work.