Isokangas

[Doug Karttunen]

I am seeking any information about the family (parents, place of birth, etc.) of the brothers Jacob and Aleksi Isokangas who emigrated to the United States. Jacob (s 15.03.1874) left Finland in 1899. His wife, Manda (os. Aho) and children Wiktor, Selma, and Werner left to join him in 1900. Aleksi (s 23.03.1878), unmarried, also left Finland in 1900. Aleksi's records say he was from Vaasa (probably refering to the province of Vaasa rather than the town). Thank you, anyone, who may be able to help. Kiitos!

[Please pardon me for writing this is English because my written Finnish is so poor. But you may reply in Finnish and I will understand.]

[Doug Karttunen]

I have found them in Evijärvi. They were born Jakob and Alexander Wertanen, and must have changed their name to Isokangas sometime shortly before emigrating. Kiitos!