He was the son of Kristina Adlene Samuelson of Repperda, Gustafsgård, Ädelfors, Jönköping. He married to Selma Augusta Emilia Johansson. They were the parents of five children: Filip Oscar, Clarence Gustaf Hugo, Carl Edgar, Lillian Gertrud and Felix Rojj. The Asplunds emigrated to USA on the Titanic board in 1912. Carl and his three elder sons lost in the sinking but Selma, Lillian and Felix were rescue. Carl’s body was later found and buried at this cemetery. (bio by: Sally C. Palmer)  Family links:  Spouse:  Selma Augusta Emilia Johansson Asplund (1873 – 1964)*  Children:  Filip Oscar Asplund (1898 – 1912)*  Clarence Gustaf Asplund (1902 – 1912)*  Carl Edgar Asplund (1906 – 1912)*  Lillian Gertrud Asplund (1906 – 2006)*  Felix Rojj Asplund (1909 – 1983)* *Calculated relationship