Koorem
Originating From Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia
This is the Koorem family tree from Estonia. The name was also spelt as Korem. The family of Karl Gustav Koorem (the son of Johan and Sanette Koorem) were all born in Kuressaare, Saaremaa in Estonia. They lived on the western edge of Kuressaare in an area called Loode. They lived in a stone and timber house which had a thatched roof. They house was located about 30 meters south of the road leading from Kuressaare to Nasva at the eastern turn off to Loode Tammik (what is today a bird watching tower). (Directions - just before the turn off take the farm entrance and walk for 30 meters). The house is now a pile of rocks with trees growing amongst them. 10 meters to the south is the remains of the well.
Karl and Miina met while she was working as a waitress in a roadhouse in the area. They had a total of 8 children. Karl was a cabinet maker and forester. He died in 1929 at the age of 53. There are a few different opinions as to the cause of his death although the common thread is that it was an accident. After his death Miina had to work hard to raise the family. She looked after the forest in the area. The family was torn apart as the Russians took control of Estonia in 1940. One year later the Germans took control and then in 1944 the Russians again invaded the country. In 1944 Paul Koorem escaped to Sweden. In the same year Erika also left home and ended up living in Scotland via Germany and England.
Karl's brother August Bernard Kooren (Ben) had a bakery in Kuressaare. His bakery is still renowned amongst some of the older citizens of Kuressaare. Karl and Miina's eldest son Bernard Koorem trained and was employed as a baker in his shop.
Johan Koorem d 1906 Kuressaare
+ Sanette Koorem d 1904 Kuressaare
..1 August Bernard Korem b 1886 lived Sweden, Baker in Kuressaare d 1965
...+ Anna
..….2 Linda Koorem died age 32
...(+ Theresia Amilde 1894-1950 ?)
..1 Alexander Koorem
..1 Unknown Brother lived Russia
..1 Karolina Koorem (lived with August Bernard)
..1 Seneta Koorem (died young)
..1 Karl Gustav Koorem b: 1876 Kuressaare, Saaremaa ( Fought WW1, cabinet maker, forester) d: 1929
.....+ Miina Thomson b: 8/10/1881 Karla, Saaremaa lived Loygu (waitress) (sister Maria lived Kuressaare, 2 brothers with TB, were tall) d:1973 Kuressaare
..……..2 Bernard Voldemar Koorem b 1/2/1911 Kuressaare (baker)
...............+Anastassia Valga b 27/3/1908
...................3 Raivo Koorem b 6/9/1945
.......................+ Ulla Porgassaar b 25/3/1947
.............................4 Kristina Porgasaar b 11/11/1971
.............................4 Raigo Koorem b 11/1/1972 Tallin
................................+ Merju Hiir b 18/9/1976
..................................5 Raiko Koorem b 18/7/1996 Tallinn
.............................4 Brigit Koorem b 18/5/1978 Tallinn
...................................5 Britta Elisabeth Koorem b 28/12/1999 Tallinn
............................4 Kairit Koorem b 18/05/1978 Tallinn
.................................+ Rainis Aasmaa b 18/11/1976 Tallinn
....................................5 Karl Erik Aasmaa b 30/12/1997 Tallinn
..……..2 Oscar Kooram b: 1914? Kuressaare (died in infancy)
..……..2 August Conrad Koorem b1915? Kuressaare (seaman) (drowned Norway d 1939)
..……..2 Enn Korem b 20/11/1916 Kuressaare (customs inspector,electrical repair)
...............+ ?
...............3 Lea Korem b 31/8/1959 Tallinn (area manager agriculture)
..................+ Kalju Valgus (international biathlon committee)
....................4 Sten Valgus b 24/1/1978 Tallinn
..……..2 Theresa Marie Koorem b1920 (factory worker)
................3 Raul Koorem b 20/9/1957 Tallinn (construction)
....................+ Elle ? b 22/2/1959 Tallinn
........................4 Rainer Koorem b 29/2/1993 Tallinn
..……..2 Paul Ferdinand Koorem b28/10/1922 Kuressaare (tailor, road construction) lived Pitea, Sweden d 27/10/1992
...............+ Harriet
..................3 Juri Koorem
................. 3 Airi Koorem
...............+ ?
.................3 Bjorn Koorem
.................3 Therese Koorem (healthcare) (lives Visby Sweden)
..……..2 Alfred Rudolf Koorem b1922 (shop, sawmill worker)
...............+ ?
..................3 Neeme Koorem b 8/11/1962 Kuressaare (Goat Farmer)
......................+ Anij ? b 10/12/1962
........................4 Kadri Koorem b 16/2/1984 Tartu
........................4 Liis Koorem b 7/8/1986 Haapsalu d 11/8/1986
........................4 Anni Koorem b 2/12/1990 Haapsalu
..................3 Tarvo Koorem b 22/2/1952 Kuressaare d 1/1/1981
..................3 Peeter Koorem b 22/2/1952 Kuressaare d 4/1952
..……..2 Erika Elisabeth Koorem b: 7/7/1925 Kuressare, Estonia. (Moved to Scotland after WW2) Nurse
..………+ James Paterson Peggie b: 8/24/1924 Alva Scotland (Fought WWII, Musician, Building trade, d 12/5/1999 Perth
..…………..3 David Anderson Peggie b: 12/3/1954 Perth Scotland (Doctor)
..……………..+ Sheena Jones b: 11/28/1957 Ardrossen Scotland (Nurse) d 11/1998
..………………..4 Sarah May Peggie b: 3/1/1983 Glasgow Scotland (Accountant)
..………………..4 Louise Valerie Peggie b: 2/8/1985 Glasgow Scotland
..………………..4 Rachel Peggie b: 27/5/1989 Glasgow Scotland
.........................+ Ruth McNeil b 21/4/1962
............................4 Sophia Rose Addison Kidd b13/12/1993
..………….…3 James Paterson Peggie b: 8/20/1957 Perth Scotland (Musician, Internet Specialist)
..………………+ Kimberly Ann Kingsley b: 10/2/1964 Scottsdale, Arizona USA (Therapist, Writer)
..…………………4 Anna Elisabeth Peggie b: 8/25/1998 Scottsdale, Arizona USA
..……………..3 Eric Bernard Peggie b: 10/23/1959 Perth Scotland (Medical Laboratory)
As this research is a continuing work in progress, please contact me if you have any information to add, update, change etc.
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