Chapter 1: Early Life and Roots in Sweden

Anders (Andrew) Nilsson Lindberg was born in February 5, 1844 in Ljusdal, Gävleborg, Sweden. His early years were shaped by the rural landscapes and traditions of 19th-century Sweden, a country undergoing significant social and economic changes. The Lindberg family, like many others, would have been deeply connected to the land, with agriculture playing a central role in their daily lives.