Source: HIstory of Swedes in IL, Part III; E. Olson & M. Engberg; Chicago, IL  1908
Transcribed by Denise McLoughlin, Tampico Area Historical Society
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VICTOR ORTLUND was born Nov. 16, 1862, in Filipstad, Sweden. He emigrated in 1883 to South Amboy, N. J. Next he settled in Chicago and finally made Evanston his home. Here he embarked in the laundry business and is now the proprietor of the French Laundry, at 806 Dempster St.

Mr. ORTLUND is a member of the Swedish Meth. Episcopal Church of Evanston, and of the Modern Woodmen, Columbian Knights and Knights of Pythias.

Mr. ORTLUND and his wife, Emma Josephine, have three children: Victor E., Vincent E. R. and Paulina M.