Gustaf Joël Johansson

Mr Gustaf Joël Johansson, 33, was born 2 March 1879 in Åker, Jönköpings County, Sweden to Johan, a minor landowner born 11 October 1834 at Åker, Jönköping County, and Emma (nee Johannisdotter; b. 22 November 1844 at Åker) Magnusson. His parents had married 31 December 1874. His brothers and sisters were Anders Magni, b. 20 December 1875, Alma Kristina, b. 4 October 1881, Jenny Matilda, b. 7 January 1885, Gothard, 19 April 1888, Gertrud Magdalena, b. 18 July 1893, and Agda Elin Josefina, b. 11 June 1901.

His occupation is unknown, but he seems to have been a farm hand.

Gustaf was on his way from Bockebo, Småland, Sweden¹ to Emil Andersson, Sheyenne, North Dakota. He got his ticket from acquaintances in North Dakota (an illegal but not unusual practice), where he was to become a farmer. Gustaf travelled with Malkolm Johnson, they boarded the Titanic at Southampton as third class passengers.

Johansson died in the sinking, his body was later recovered (#285).

Among the effects was a diary with Emil Anderson's name and address; the consulate in New York wrote to him and asked for details. He answered, among other things...:

"Johanson had no relatives here in US and he had never been here before. He was on his way to Sheyenne N.D. I have sent him the ticket myself. Malkolm Johnson, who also died was also acquainted".

His belongings, which were sent back to the father, included $26, an empty wallet and a pocket comb with mirror. Gustaf was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Halifax, N.S. on 10 May 1912.

The Mansion House Fund paid 874.08 Kr (£48) to the father on 23 January 1913. 1366.50 Kr (£75) damage claim was paid to the father 17 August 1914.