Norway
September 1998 Queries
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ERIKSEN, 28 Sept. 1998, Trevor Mills, t.c.mills@clear.net.nz
Looking for
information about my greatgrandfather, Erik
Eriksen, a cabinet maker from Sondre Odalen (now
Sor-odal) married Gunda Hansen sometime
between 1866 and 1870. In 1872 Erik and Gunda emigrated
to New Zealand in 1872, leaving Christiana (now Oslo ?)
on board the boat "Hovding". Erik and Gunda had
a son named Emil Eriksen who married my grandmother Clara
Hirst in New Zealand.
Many thanks for any news.
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WICKEN/ANDERSEN
28 Sep 98 Richard Myhre rmyhre@aol.com
Christian T. Wiken (Wicken) was born in
Sondre Land, Land Parish, Norway 5/23/1826. He married Ragndi
Andersen. She was born 11/22/1835. They
Emigrated to Rothsay, MN with (5) five children in 1881.
They moved to Benson County, ND in 1887 or 1888.
Ragndi died in ND 8/27/1894 & is buried in the
cemetery at Immanuel Lutheran Church a few miles north of
Maddock, ND
Christian sold his farm in June 1904 and returned to
Norway. He lived with a brother at Spilhaugen, Ringelia
Sondre Land, Norway where he passed away in 1916 & is
buried at Skde Lutheran Church Cemetery near Ringelia,
Sondre Land, Norway.
Their five children all filed claims near their father
& Mothers place. We have a lot of information on the
decendents & one of the decendents went to Norway a
few years ago & may have gotten some information that
goes further back in history. If anyone has any knowledge
of these families & would like to share we would
appreciate it very much. Richard & Fern (Wicken)
Myhre 1607 3rd Ave. S.W. Great Falls, MT 59404
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MOLVIK
26/9/98 TERRENCE EMANUEL MOLVIK molvik@ihug.co.nz
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>COULD YOU HELP ME FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SURNAME
MOLVIK?
MY DAD WAS BORN IN THE TONSBERG AREA ON 23/8/1922 AND
MOVED TO SOUTH AFRICA SHORTLY AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR.
MANY THANKS - TERRENCE MOLVIK
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RAILAN
26 Sep 1998 AliceLRobertson@Worldnet.att.net
The name attached to Anders Stephensen is
Railan and I don't know if that is a farm name
in Finland or Norway - or a village or family name. I've
searched the web to the best of my ability, but don't
find it. Since he was born in Norway abt 1688 and died in
Eidskog, Hedmark in 1762, I may know all that I will know
about him other than his marriage and children. Thanks.
Alice
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SANDMARK
- HYGGEN 26 Sep 1998
I was told that in 1906 Ole Andreas Pettersen
Sandmark and Martha (Hoiby) Bjornsdatter
who were tenant farmers, purchased the farm HYGGEN. Their
youngest son, Edvard (born in 1907) bought the farm in
1944. Edvard married Gudrun Larsen. This is all I know
and I don't know the location or if this is correct.
Would like to verify information and learn more. Thank
you. by Deanne V. Rowen at vanbrow3@sullybuttes.net
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ROANPAA
- PUDAS 26 Sep 1998 SCSMARK@ix.netcom.com
I am trying to find Isak Roanpaa's
parents names. He married Maria Pudas in
Vadso Norway 1840. They had three children. Juho/Johan
Roanpaa, Isak William Roanpaa, And Henrik Vilhelm
Roanpaa. Maria Pudas was from Matarengi Sweden. The dates
of birth for the sons are Johan Roanpaa, b. 1849 in
Vesesaari (vadso). Isak William, b.November 24,1844, And
Henrik Vilhelm, b. November 28, 1855. Juho was a Minister
and is mentioned in a self published book by Uuras
Saarnivaara called the history of the Laestadian. The
name Tornio comes up as the place of birth for Isak
Roanpaa. I'm not sure. The surnames of Rovanpaa and
Roambe also come up. I know the migrated to Calumet,
Michigan when they were older. This is where Roambe comes
in. Isak (50), wife Marie (60). but I am not sure if this
is them. This is all the information I have. If I could
find the names of Isak Roanpaa's parents that would be
very helpful. Thank you for your time in this matter.
Keith Romberg
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THORSDATTER
26 Sep 1998 JMar137@aol.com
Looking for information on BORGILDE THORSDTR b 1841 in
Etne. She is listed in the 1865 Census as being a servant
in
District 8
Side house 229
Parish Grindheim
Parish Etne
Farm Name Grindheim
She was 24 at the time of the 1865 Census.
Would like to know about her
ancestors/parents/sisters/brothers.
Did she marry a Halvor/Haldor Rasmussen?
And when did she leave for America and with whom.
Any help on any of this information or where to look
would be greatly appreciated.
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Roanpaa
25 Sept.1998 Keith A Romberg, scsmark@ix.netcom.com
Looking for any information on Isak Roanpaa.
It is said he came from the Tornio Valley. I'm not sure.
He married Maria Pudas (from Metarengi
Sweden) in Vadso (Vesesaari) in 1840. They had three
children Johan (Juho), Isak William, and Henrik Vilhelm.
All children were born in Vadso, Norway. The children's'
bithdates are: Johan, b.1849, Isak William, b.November
24, 1844, and Henrik Vilhelm, b. November28, 1855 They
immigrated to Calumet, Michigan when they were older.
Isak(50) and Maria (60). Any information would be
appreciated. A parish name or farm name anything. Thank
you
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Helgeson-Hellikson 24 Sep 1998
I am looking for
great grandmother's family, probably from Bergen, Norway,
emigrated to Chicago late 1800s. jan schumacher e-mail over65@netins.net.
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JORGENSON 23 Sep 1998
I need to know if you know any relatives of mine. My
Grandfather was Halvor Jorgenson from
Risor, Norway. Thank You! Please respond by E-mail to: marleneswenson@hotmail.com
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FOSS 23 Sep 1998 - cmurray@shockware.com
I am looking for
information about any person(s) with the last name FOSS.
I am sure that FOSS has been shortened when my family
moved here from Norway. I believe it used to be FOSSEY,
but I am not sure if that is exactly how it was spelled.
My family resided in Frontier, Saskatchewan. My father's
name is Glen Foss, and my grandfather's name was Leland
Foss. Leland's brother is Marvel Foss who still
resides in Frontier and farms. Any information about this
would be greatly appreciated, for I am just starting out
and really do not know where to begin. Thanks, Brandi
Murray.
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KIRKEIDE
23 Sept 1998 Richard M. Myhre rmyhre@aol.com
John Johanneson Kirkeide was born
08/04/1863 at Stryn, Nordfjord, Norway to Johannes
Ellingson Kirkeide and Karoline Jensdatter Stauri.
Johannes Ellingson Kirkeide was born in 1830 at Stryn,
Nordfjord, Norway and died1885 at age 65. Karoline was
born in 1820 and died at age 56 in 1876.
Kirkeide is the name of a "Gard" or farm in the
valley of Stryn in Nordfsord, Norway. For more than 300
years it has been operated by an unbroken succession of
father to son. The name is derived from EIDE, a neck of
land, and KIRKE, a church, there have been several
churches on this site. The present church was built in
1854.
This information was obtained in 1973 by Helmer M.
Blegen, a language professor at a college in Souix
Falls,SD and a cousin by marriage to children Of John. I
have the names of the people that managed the farm from
1716 to the one that took over in 1914. I don't have the
name of the son that was managing the farm in 1973. I
have a complete list of John Johanneson Kirkeide
descendents in the USA. I would be very interested in
contacting any of the people that were connected to the
GARD & sharing USA information with them or anyone
having information of the life & times of earlier
yrs. in Norway
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TUFTE
23 SEPT 1998 Richard Myhre rmyhre@aol.com
Margit Tufte was the daughter of Ole
Ellingson Tufte & Margit Nestegard,
born 7/24/1871. She came to America with her father &
6 siblings, her mother had died in Norway, when she was 4
yrs.old.
Margit was baptized at Hal Gamle Kyrkge, Hol, Hollingdal,
Norway. That church was built in 1214.
Margit first married my grandfather Knut O. Myhre
and after his death she married Evan S. Medhus 8/14/1899
& they had 5 children. Life was hard on the ND.
Prairie & I'm sure that her family that lived near
her helped with whatever had to be done. I think my
grandfather was a person that did not take family
responsibilities very seriously. In those days trips to
Norway were not an overnight thing & probably took
several months each way.
Any information on any of the families mentioned would be
appreciated. I have much info.of the history in the USA
& would be glad to hear from anyone with any
knowledge of the Norway connection & would be happy
to share any information.
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BERHILD
23 SEPT 1998 Richard M. Myhre rmyhre@aol.com
Ragnhild Knudsdatter Berhild was born
12/25/1860 at Innfjorden, Norway She was the 4th child of
Knut Eriksen born in Jul of 1821 or
1820. He was born on the farm Skorgen in Sylte Parish,
Tresfjord,Norway. He was the son of Erich
Erichsen Kjøbstad & Inger
Ottesdatter Skorgenes. They never married so
Knut was raised by the husmenfolk Knut & Marit
Raknem.
Knut married Ragnhild Jacobsdatter Skeide
born 03/29/1822 at the Bortigarden farm on Skeide. She
was christened at Voll church. Her parents were Jacob
Olson Skeide 1800-1943 & Ragnhild Eriksdatter Berild
1781-1831. She married Knut on may 9th 1852 in the Voll
church. They had seven children, six came to the USA .
I would be very interested in sharing information
& would like further info. on life & times of
people living on the Berild farm prior to & after the
yrs. mentioned. I have birth & death dates &
addresses for most of the descendents in the USA. Chester
Habberstad of rural Fergus Falls, MN has researched much
of the whole family & this was a few yrs. ago so
perhaps we could catch up on more recent events in the
lives of any descendents still living in Norway.
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STENSGARD
- OLSON 23 Sep 1998 W.Stensgard@elkriver.k12.mn.US
Searching for: Halkor Stensgard (Olson) born in
Hallinadal, Norway in the 1800's
From: W.Stensgard@elkriver.k12.mn.US
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TUFTE - MYHRE
22 SEPT 1998 Richard Myhre rmyhre@aol.com
Margit Tufte, wife of Knut Myhre
was the daughter of OLE Ellingson Tufte
& Margit Nestegard, born 7/24/1871.
She came to America with her father & 6 siblings, her
mother had died in Norway, when she was 4 yrs.old. Margit
was baptized at Hal Gamle Kyrkge, Hol, Hollingdal,
Norway. That church was built in 1214.
Margit married Evan S. Medhus 8/14/1899
& they had 5 children. Life was hard on the ND.
Prairie & I'm sure that her family that lived near
her helped with whatever had to be done. I think my
grandfather was a person that did not take family
responsibilities very seriously. In those days trips to
Norway were not an overnight thing & probably took
several months each way.
I believe she & Evan were written up in some
historical record in Congress as a Pioneer family that
settled the land regardless of hardships and hostile
Indians.
Any information on any of the families mentioned would be
appreciated. I have much info.of the history in the USA
& would be glad to hear from anyone with any
knowledge of the Norway connection & would be happy
to share any info.
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FORLID/FORLIE 20 Sep 1998 lehne@acinet.net
Located in Tinn, the name of the farm is Forlid or
Forlie, can't find it in the records here. any help would
be appreciated.
Pat
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OLSEN
20 Sept 1998 BunnybyK@aol.com
I'm looking for information on my great grandfather Alfred
Olsen and his son Peter Olsen.
I don't really have anything to go on with Alfred but his
name. Peter was born in 1848 and left Norway in or about
1886-1887. He settled in Michigan and owned a farm there.
He married a Martha Iverson also from
Norway but I don't know if they were married in Norway or
America. Her father's name was Ivor Iverson.
But I don't know where any of these people actually lived
in Norway. I thought I was told around Oslo but I really
don't know. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
You may contact me at BunnybyK@aol.com
- Thank you, Karen Olsen Schorb
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RUDI
19 Sept 1998 cjaramo1@ix.netcom.com
Researching Ole Amundson Rudi and twin
sister Marie Amundsdatter Rudi, born 30
Mar 1836 in North Aurdal. Need emigration information if
possible. Thank you!
Carol (Amundson) Adams-Ramos
email: cjaramo1@ix.netcom.com
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OLSEN/AARSTAD/BYREMO
19 Sep 1998 rby@boxer.no
My name is Rune Byremo (M/31) Norwegian/Kristiansand
I am looking for the Minnesota-family that my grandfather
visit from 1929 - 1932. He stayed at his uncle . He was
called Ingvald Årstad (Aarstad) and had
three children. One called Ella. He had a brother called Adolf
Aarstad, who also lived in Minnesota. They where
farmers. They went to USA from Norway/Egersund in the end
of 1800 or so. My grandfather is Olav Olsen,
he change the last name to Byremo in 1937. Please help me
find some information on these few data..? Thanks
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HANSEN/HOLM
18 Sept 1998 Linda Greethurst llgreethurst@worldnet.att.net
I would like to connect to someone who lives at/on Viedholman
in More og Romsdal. My grandfather (who died long before
I was born) was a native son who went into the ministry
after he emigrated to the US. I understand that his
picture is hanging in the church at Viedholman. His name
was Nicolai Hansen (b. 1861) and he changed his last name
to Holm when he got his US citizenship. His parents were
Hans Johanssen (b.abt 1824) and Gurine Nilsdater. Hans'
parents were Johannes Hansen (b. 1787) and Marie
Nilsdater. I would enjoy contacting anyone from this
family or someone who is researching this line. Linda
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GJERSET 18 Sept 1998 jdambrot@hcinet.net
I am looking for information on the Gjerset name. My
great great grandfather was Ole S Gjerset
from Romsdal He was Born on June 2nd 1882. He married
Karen Eidem. He was a teacher in the district of Ferna.
Karen as a only child. They immigrated to the United
State in 1871. If you have any information please email .
Thank you Ginny
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KJORMOE -
KJOERMOE 18 Sep 1998 ltiner@flash.net
Surname is "KJORMOE" or "KJOERMOE"
I can be reached at "ltiner@flash.net". That is
an "L" not a '1" - I am traveling to
Norway in two weeks and would love to know where to start
looking for my ancestors. Thank you, Pat Tiner
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LOVAAS
Sept. 18, 1998 Suzanne Bowden bsbowden@mint.net
Lovaas--searching for Axel Lovaas born
May 26, 1888 in Trondheim, Norway. His parents were Lars
and Caroline Sobstad Lovaas.
The only Lovaas I have found in the united states that
could go with this would be a Even Lovaas born Feb. 16,
1891 in Trondhjem, Norway. Any info on this family would
be a great help. Thank-you. suzanne
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WANG,
ULICH/ILRICH, PAULSEN, WASMUTH, BRUN/BRUUN
18 Sep 1998 reddhen@infowest.com
I'm looking for the surnames of Wang, Ulich or Ulrich,
Paulsen, Wasmuth and Bruun or Brun. My family comes from
the northern part of Norway. Primarily Gamvik Finnmark
Norway, Vangshaven Senja Norway, and Mecklenburg (which
in 1724 must have belonged to Norway) Germany, and
Trondheim Sor-Trondelag, Norway. Do I have any family out
there.
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TOLLEFSON 17 Sept 1998 Linda L. Mott, bikelady@worldnet.att.net
I am looking for any
information about Andrew, Tollef, Benedict or
Brede Tollefson. Andrew Hendrick Tollefson was
born 18 March, 1864 in Hattfjelldal, Norway, I believe on
a farm called Kampli. Brede Andreas Tollefson was born 29
September, 1859, Norway. Benedict Oscar was born 30 May,
1853 in Norway. Tollef is the father, but we have no
information on him. The 3 brothers, Andrew, Brede and
Benedict came to the US, but brothers remaining in Norway
were Lars Tollefson, Simon Tollefson, Nels Tollefson, and
Louie Tollefson, who was said to have drowned in Norway.
Thank you for any help you can give me.
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SKRADE
17 Sep 1998 jds519@hotmail.com
I'm interested in knowing the background of my name and
family. My last name is "Skrade," and I'm aware
that it is extremely rare. I've seen one variation on
it--"Skradee." It is pronounced SKRAY DEE. My
family is not a very close one. We can be found (all 30
or so of us) scattered around the states of Wisconsin,
Illinois, Iowa, and Ohio. My grandmother died almost five
years ago, and my grandfather died when my father was
twelve. Not much is known about us, and recently it has
been driving me crazy with having such a unique name and
not knowing it's history. As I said, my family is not
close at all which leaves me nowhere to go. Thanks-
Sincerely, Jess Skrade
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PALLESEN
15 Sep 1998 RoyJorg@aol.com
Searching for parents, siblings and other family of Niels
Pallesen, 1903-1966 of Kvitsoy, pr Stavanger.
His daughter in America would like to contact relatives
in Norway.
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RUNTON
15 Sep 1998 Rockdigger@aol.com
Searching for significance of "Runton" as
farm/parish name. Used with Amund Johanneson
Runton of Drammen or Eiker ~ 1850-1900
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SANDHOLT
15 Sep 1998 Rockdigger@aol.com
Is " Sandholt" a farm/parish name? Was used
with Nils Amundson Sandholt of Drammen
or N. Eiker area of Norway.
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VENGARD
15 Sep 1998 romine56@gte.net
I'm looking for anyone with that last name Vengard.
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OLSEN 15 Sept 1998 snooky@sanctum.com
Seeking information on:
Olsen, Marie..Oslo Norway died in the
1960's. Married to Christian Hestnes
Olsen, Andrienne..Olso Norway
Hestnes, Christian born 1874 died 1967 in Oregon.
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NORDBY
- pat@netcnct.net
I am helping a computer-less friend find her grandfather.
THEODORE NORDBY, said he came from Norbestad (?) - came
into Ellis Island. He stowed away on a ship as a young
man. Any suggestions on how to trace him? Thanks! PAT in
Oregon
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HALVASGARD/MYHRE
-14 Sep.1998-Richard M. Myhre-rmyhre@aol.com
We have traced some of my fathers relatives to Nes or
Nesbyn, Hol, Holingdol, Norway. Ole or Ola Olson
Halvorsgard born 4/14/1821. He married Gunhild
Sveinsdatter (Myhreslotta) in 1847. She was born
4/9/1821. They were the parents of 10 children.
Sevin or Svein Olson Myhre born 10/19/1846 moved to Vikan
or Vikegrend, Uvdal in Numedal in 1867, wife unknown.
They had a daughter Gjertrud born 9/14/1883
who married Martin Knausen & died 1/19/1962 at 78
yrs. old. They had 5 children:
Gudrun, Olav (married to Ragnhild), Ingeborg (married to
Petter), Asta (married to Knut)
& Sigmund (married to Anna) Ola Olson Myhre (the
elder) born 9/19/1848 moved to Kongsberg.
Margrete Olsdatter Myreslatta born 4/6/1850. Came to
Leeds, ND USA & married Vebjorn Bjornson Seim born
1840.
Ole Olson Myhre born 4/14/1853 & died 7/13/1928. came
to Minnesota and raised his family in that area.
Esterville, IA & Emmett County, IA is another source
for that family.
Four children died in infancy in Norway. Anne Oldsdatter
Myhre & another Anne Oldsdatter Myhre then Levortd
Olson Myhre & Barbro Oldsdatter Myhre.
Andreas Olson Myhre born 4/28/1863 emigrated to York, ND
USA.
The youngest was my grandfather Knut Olson Myhre born
6/24/1866. Emigrated to Leeds, ND USA & homesteaded
about 6 miles N.E. of Leeds. Most of this information was
taken from Homland. translation Myrumvaldet -- Ovremyro
& Kleppo booklet My grandfather Knut came to America
in May of 1883 through Port Huron & we stopped there
a few yrs. ago & was informed that all records after
a period of time are filed away at Lansing, MI. We were
going further east & did not go to Lansing. We would
have liked to obtain the name of the ship, he came to
America on. Knut & his brother Andreas both died at
age 32. Knut made several trips back to Norway. He died
3/19/1898 at Grand Forks, ND after surgery for
appendectomy & Pneumonia.
Knut married Margit Tuffte & they had 5 children from
9/19/1890 to 3/17/1898. The youngest was born 2 days
before his father died.
My father was the second child and was named Ole Myhre.
He was 6 yrs. old when his father died.
Knut's wife Margit Tufte was the
daughter of Ole Ellingson Tufte & Margit
Nestegard, born 7/24/1871. She came to America
with her father & 6 siblings, her mother had died in
Norway, when she was 4 yrs.old. Margit was baptized at
Hal Gamle Kyrkge, Hol, Hollingdal, Norway. That church
was built in 1214.
Margit married Evan S. Medhus 8/14/1899 & they had 5
children.
Life was hard on the ND. Prairie & I'm sure that her
family that lived near her helped with whatever had to be
done. I think my grandfather was a person that did not
take family responsibilities very seriously. In those
days trips to Norway were not an overnight thing &
probably took several months each way.
Any information on any of the families mentioned would
be appreciated. I have much info.of the history in the
USA & would be glad to hear from anyone with any
knowledge of the Norway connection & would be happy
to share any info.
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ODDEN
Sep.14, 98. William P. Odden . e-mail, lzopintos@webtv.net
Looking for information / family history on Inman B.
Odden. Born : Aug. 6, 1894. His wife's name was Vespa.
Both his parents came from Norway and believe he was born
there also as was his wife. Any information would be
appreciated. Thank you.
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SUSAEG and
SIVERTSON 13 Sep 1998 TJSUSAG@aol.com
Looking for Edvart Susaeg family history
and Sivert Sivertson, father of Edvart.
Thank you. Lloyd Susag, P.O. Box 2952, South Padre
Island, TX 78597
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RAMSOE
13 Sep 1998 pramsey@ix.netcom.com
I am looking for my ancestors from Norway. They
originated from Sogne Fjord, and the name is Ramsoe,
with 2 dots over the o. The name was later changed in
America to Ramsay, and then ultimately
to Ramsey. Other marriage names I am looking into are
Lynne, Anderson, and Cooper. Anybody with information or
has any family with any of these names is more than
welcome to write me! Thank you!
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ALEXANDERSDATTER/JACOBSEN
13 Sep 1998
Any information this family. Elen
ALEXANDERSDATTER b. around 1845 or brother Jacob
Andreas JACOBSEN b. 1849 - Baadnaes Lofoten Islands,
Buksnes Parish. Parents Alexander Jacobsen & wife
Marith Olsdatter. Elen emigrated to Chicago May 1868, her
brother emigrated May 1870. I am interested to know if
any family remains in Norway.
Harriet Murphy Awapara
3426 Deal St.
Houston, TX. 77025-3708 e-mail: jawapara@ruf.rice.edu
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KRISTENSEN/CHRISTENSEN
12 Sep 1998
I am searching for information on Kristensen's from Odda
and area. Karl and Ingeborg are the
parents names. One of their children is spelling name
Christensen. One child, Haldor Kristensen came to Canada
in 1927 at 27 years of age. My address is gray_angela@hotmail.com
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NILSEN,
HOILAND 12 Sep 1998, Thora V. Thompson ThoraT@worldnet.att.net
Original query date 19, July 1998, Still trying to find
information on parents of SIMON
"INGVALD" ANTONIUS NILSEN b. 18, Nov.
1873 in Sviland, Norway. His parents were: NILS CHRISTIAN
HOILAND & ELLEN [Nee Unknown]. Need information on
his parents and ancestors! Please help. Thanks. Thora
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BRENNA
11 Sep 1998 tbrenna@gfherald.infi.net
Ole Brenna emigrated from Norway about 1875. His father's
name was Helge Brenna,born August 10,1814. Ole, according
to a handwritten note I have about his 50th Wedding
Anniversary, ..."was born at Brenna, Opheinasgrendin
(sp.?), Torko (sp?), Hallingdal..." His date of
birth was February 2, 1848.
QUESTIONS: 1. Who were Helge's parents?
2.What was his wife's name?
3. Where, in Norway, did Helge, his parents and Ole live?
Ole Brenna's wife's name was Kari Berg and they were
married in Minnesota about 1877. She was also born in
Norway on April 14, 1856. How can I research the same
questions about Kari as above about Brenna's?
4. What ship did they take over to U.S.?
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.
Terrance R. Brenna, 2609 6th Ave. N., Grand Forks, North
Dakota, USA. FaX (701)795-8542, e-mail tbrenna@gfherald.infi.net.
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GRINAGER -
DVERGSTEEN 11 Sep 1998 rosefarm@means.net
Looking for information on the following persons--Kari
Pedersdtr. b. on Rosumsiet, Gran, Hadeland,
Norway Sep 16, 1822 & her brother Ole
Pedersen, born on the Grinager farm Hadeland,
Norway, Feb 20, 1827. Their parents--Peder Olsen b. on
Dvergsteen farm 1796 and his wife Kari Andersdtr.Egge. b.
1796. Did they come to America with their brother Anders
Pedersen, b. Feb 12, 1822?
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HANSON
11 Sep 1998 bhansona@jps.net
My name is Bill Hanson and I'm in the process of trying
to trace my roots back to Norway. I know that my
great-grandfather was Hans Hanson who
was born to a Lars and Pauline Hanson
July 18th, 1853 in Stavanger Norway. This is currently as
far back as I can go. I would appreciate any tips you
could provide me in my effort to trace back further. I
would appreciate a reply soon if possible. Thank you for
your time. Bill
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SJELLE/SJELE
11 Sep 1998
Looking for any info on Betsy Tostendatter Sjelle
(Schele?), born in Dovre, Opplund, Norway somewhere in
the latter half of the 19th century. My name is Roger
Brodniak: brodniak@u.washington.edu
Thanks.
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Knaget/Osmundson/Knutson
11 Sep 1998 dejohnso@minn.net
I am looking for information on the following families.
My g,g grandmother's brother came from Årdal in
Rogaland, Norway. The names are Knut Osmundson
Knaget, f. 1801 and wife, Borghild
Gunnarsdatter Lindebakken f. 1797 came to
America in 1860. Their son's family, Osmund Knutson
Knaget f. 1824 and Liva Karina Salmondsdatter Riskedal f.
1828 and daughters, Marta f. 1848 and Borghild f. 1851,
came to America in 1853.
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SWENBY
10 Sep 1998 VSwenby@aol.com
I need help in locating information on my grandfather Christian
Olsen Swenby and my great grandfather Ole
Christiansen Bure. On baptism papers I have
found the names Honefost and Tyristrand and Hole. My
grandfather arrived in New York on June 22, 1880. Any
help in locating some information on these relatives and
beyond would be greatly appreciated. Help on how I might
do this would also be appreciated. Thank You, Vardon
Leroy Swenby
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HOLTE,
OPSAHL (UPSAL), LUTNESS AND SJERVEN 10 Sep
1998 dejongc@cadvision.com
I am looking for my ancestors from Norway with the
surnames of HOLTE, OPSAHL (UPSAL), LUTNESS AND SJERVEN
the first 2 come from the town of DRANGEDAL in Telemark
county and moved to Minnesota, USA and then to Canada.
Any help would be great! Carrie (HOLTE) Melanson
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CHRISTENSLUND
- PRESTEGARDEN 9 Sep 1998 Kay Swain Harfst, kharsdaq@ncn.net
Looking for information on the following persons--Ingeborg
Olsdatter Christenslund (Kristianslund) who
married Ole Amundsen Prestegarden, March
10,1854. She was said to be age 28, but no records have
been found of her birth. Her father is Ole Danielsen but
no record of him is found in searches at HAMAR or
TRONDHEIM. Thank You.
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PETERSON
- GEMMELL 8 Sep 1998 madeline@dakotacom.net
Searching for information on Tholetta (Theletta)
Edith Peterson, b.ca.1885/95 in Oslo Norway.
Parents unknown. Came to USA early 1900's. Parents owned
bakery in Oslo. Possible connection to Jacobson's.
Appeared to be indenture servant to family in New York.
She married Robert Gemmell in 1910/11 on
Long Island, New York. She had 1 child, Thomas, before
she married Robert then 4 children with Robert. She died
1918 and is buried Nassua Knolls Cemetery in Long Island,
New York USA. Any and all information greatly
appreciated! E-mail madeline@dakotacom.net
Snail mail: 8252 N. Northern Ave. Apt. #13-103
Tucson, Arizona 85704 USA
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OLSON -
BONDERUD (Bonderud/Toten) 8
Sep 1998 brian.bjorgo@gte.net
The farm name and parish listed are of my mother's
father's birthplace according to what records I have been
able to find from corresponding with other relatives. My
grandfather and his four brothers last name was Olson
when they emigrated to the US in 1884, but changed their
last name to Bonderud at that time apparently due to the
numerous Olson families entering at that time from
Norway. I note that their father's name was Ole so using
the method of last names in Norway, the brothers last
name became Olson.
. . . Having scanned your list of parishes and farms, I
do not see the Bonderud name listed. Is
there no record of such a farm name in Toten, Norway?
Separately I shall enter my surname of Bjorgo, that is
not a farm name however, but a place named "Bjorgo
Station" which still existed until several years ago
and is supposedly located in North Surdal, Norway. I have
a photograph of a building which apparently is a railroad
station with that title on the building. Also, pictures
were given to me of the cemetery headstones of my
great-grandfather and great-grandmother near that
building. I
have no other information on the area/community by the
name of Bjorgo. My e-mail address is: brian.bjorgo@gte.net
Thank you. Brian Bjorgo
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VARBERG
8 Sept. 1998 Joelynn Schroeder Joelynn@nettaxi.com
Looking for information on the following persons --Gjertrud
Varberg born in Hardanger, Norway in 1858.
Gjertrud immigrated to the USA at 21 years of age, alone.
Married Ole Svendsen Bygd born the 16
March or May, 1859, Voss, Norway. Ole changed his name to
Ole Ericks. Swenson and Naturalized in 1892, Whatcom
County WA. Their first child Amelia was born in Wisconsin
in 1888. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank
you.
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ANDERSEN
8 Sep 1998 manders9@idt.net
Looking for family information on Andersen
family, originally from Arendal and went to USA in early
1900. Settled in Brooklyn New York Father's name Harold,
my father's name Martin. Would appreciate any help in
locating information on family in Norway.
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OLSEN Sept.08.1998, R. Olsen, olsenr@nbnet.nb.ca
Seeking info on
ANDREW OLSEN, born abt 1860, in Fredrikstad,
Norway. Married LAURA OLSEN.
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IVARSON
- SELLVAAG 8 Sep 1998 mjollnir@worldnet.att.net
My name is Casey Sellevaag. I am wondering how many
others have my last name. I know my great grandfather
changed it from Ivarson to Sellevaag.
That is all the information I know.
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SWENBY - BURE
8 Sep 1998 VSwenby@aol.com
I am looking for the names Christian Olsen Swenby
and Ole Christiansen Bure. They lived in
Tyristrand . My grandfather Christian Olsen Swenby may
have come from Honefost. Any help is appreciated . Thank
you.
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VASENDEN
8 Sep. 1998 Richard Hovinghoff richbhoff@worldnet.att.net
Looking for information about Hans Vasenden
and his wife Marit. The only information I know is they
and their daughter Martha Marie were born in Norway.
Martha Marie married Ole Andreas Melby in Coon Prairie,
Vernon, Wisconsin Oct. 27, 1876.
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SKUNDBERG
8 Sep. 1998 Richard Hovinghoff richbhoff@worldnet.att.net
Looking for information on Nils D.Skunberg
or Skundberg. Information I know from 1880 census in
Christiania, Vernon County, Wisconsin is that he and his
wife Kari Nelson were born in Norway about 1825. They had
a son, Dedrik, born in Norway about 1851. They had 3 more
children born in Wisconsin: Marthin, Julie and Klara.
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SIGDESTAD
8 Sep 1998 Curtis P. Sigdestad cps@bcc.louisville.edu
Looking for ancestors of Sakarias Johnson
Sigdestad, from Opstryn, Nordfjord.
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HESTNES 8 Sep 1998 snooky@sanctum.com
Name is Arthur Hestnes born in Oslo
Norway in June 2, 1900. Father was Chris and mother was
Marie nee Olsen. Thank you, Susan Larsen
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EAGLES
8 Sep 1998 nikon@ns.sympatico.ca
My surname is "Eagles". I am told that it has
Norwegian descent. Can you help in any way?
Thank you - Eric Eagles
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RECKSNES
6 Sep 1998 kmmeade@ibm.net
Recksnes is the surname I'm looking for. My grandfather Herman
Peder (Recksnes) Larson was raised in Bergen.
Kathleen M. Meade - kmmeade@ibm.net
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TENGESDAL
6 Sep 1998 Cyndy Tengesdal chekhov@sprint.ca
I am looking for Information on the name 'Tengesdal'. Can
someone help me?
My Grandfather was "Ommund Tengesdal".
He came to Canada in around 1930 from Stavanger, Norway
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BERGSTROM
6 Sept. 1998 Sue Downing, SueD0wning@aol.com
Looking for information on Hans Bergstrom
born Nov. 12, 1866 in Eidsvoll, Akershus, Norway. He was
chr. March 31, 1867 at the Eidsvoll Parish. His father Jone
Bergstrom born about 1840 and mother Inger
Flaen born about 1844 in either Norway or
Sweden. He arrived in the USA in June of 1883. He married
Dorathea Paulsen born June 4, 1863 in Tangen, Norway. Her
father Paul Paulson Tollefsen signed as a witness to Hans
naturalization papers in Cass County, North Dakota in
1887. I do not know if Hans had any brothers or sisters
or who he came to USA with. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. Thank-you.
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HAUM -
REFSDAL 5 Sep 1998, Jim Johnson, jimjoyce@juno.com
Toger Annfinson Haum, born 1750 Haum,
Leikanger, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, died 1815, Haum,
Leikanger, sogn og Fjordane, Norway. Married 1772,
Arnafjordkirke, Vik, sogn og Fjordane, Norway, to brite
Sjursdotter Refsdal, born 30 Jun 1751, Refsdal, Vik, Sogn
og Fjordane, Norway; died about 1800, Haum, Leikanger,
Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. Parents of Annfinn, Sjur, Nils.
Seek exchange of genealogical data on ancestors,
siblings, and descendants.
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BAKKEN/OLSON
-- 5 Sep 1998 glennn@bitstream.net
I am looking for a family I believe has the last name of
BAKKEN.
1) Andreas Halvorsen was born 18 March
1846 (Bjorgum from Lange Drag) - he married Andrea
Olsdatter OPPEN on 30 October 1874 in Nord
Aurdal, Valdres, Norway. Andrea was born on 2 February
1848 in Nord Aurdal to my great-great grandparents, Ole
Christensen and Anne Knudsdatter. Andreas and Andrea had
2 children (that I know of) -- Ole, born 1875 and Guri,
born 1877. According to the 1875 Census, Ole and Anne
were living with Andreas and Andrea - farm OPPENBAKKEN.
Ole and Anne died in 1887 and I find Andrea O.
BAKKEN living with her brother, Halvor Olson in
Steele County, Minnesota in 1905. She was 56. According
to a couple of obituaries, I have a mention of Mrs.
Harvey Bakken of Minneapolis in 1923 and a Miss Agnes
Bakken of Duluth in 1929.
2) Andrea also had a sister named Kari
(born 1854) married to Thore Amundson MANUM
in 1877. Thore was born in 1850 in Nord Aurdal. Thore and
Kari are listed in the Steele County, Minnesota Census of
1880 as Omundson - church records indicate Olson. They
had 3 children - Ingebor (1877 - born Nord Aurdal), Anna
(1879 - born Steele County, MN) and Ovidea Caroline (1881
- born Steele County) - they left Steele County,
Minnesota in 1882 according to the church records.
Can anyone direct me to something more concrete on this
for either of these families? Thank you for your help and
cooperation...Please e-mail me at glennn@bitstream.net
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GAUKERUD
4 Sep 1998 ljohnson@badger.k12.mn.us
Looking for the name Gaukerud -- supposedly from Valdres.
Ole P. Gaukerud came to Red Wing, MN
then to ND. Leanne Johnson
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HAAVELSRUD,
KAREN MARIE, 9-4-1998, Edith McDougall, eempem@gate.net
Looking for any information of my grandmother, Karen
Marie Haavelsrud, parents: Adolph and Martha
Haavelsrud, of Hadeland (Haadeland?) Norway. She was born
November 3, 1882 and immigrated to Minneapolis, MN around
1906. Any information on her and her family would be
appreciated.
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ANDERSON
- Bill Anderson - banderson@socket.net
Looking for information on the following persons - Peter
(Peder) ANDERSON, born in Norway abt. 1858.
Married Minnie JOHNSON, born in Sweden
abt. 1869. Both came to United States and lived in
Chicago, IL. Had at least one son, Joseph Maurice
ANDERSON, born in Chicago January 09, 1897.
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LOWIK-SHEFLOCK 3 Sep 1998
Searching these surnames in Norway. Possibly from Oslo or
Bergen. Ole or Kari Lowik
(Sheflock)
Came to US in 1909, to Des Moines, IA. Had cousins there.
Please let me know if you have any info on these
individuals. Thanks, Terri
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Translation Help Needed 2 Sep 1998 pdp1935@ezzi.net
I have been attempting to find someone who would be
interested in helping me translate a genealogy paper
regarding my father, whose ancestors migrated from Norway
- Gjerpen Kirch, to southern Wisconsin,
USA. The paper goes back four or five generations, but it
is written entirely in Norwegian. I have been looking on
the internet for someone who would be interesed in
helping me translate this. I have used Tolken97, but
there are many words which it is not able to translate. I
have received favorable responses, however, when it comes
to hearing from them, there is no further replies. If you
could direct me to someone who can help me, I would
greatly appreciate it. Many thanks, Paul Peterson
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Borgen-Pederson 9-1-98 Janet (B0rgen) Mcneely OA Granny@aol.com
Looking for Information on following person. Ole
Andreas Borgen and Karen Pederson.
I have reason to believe that Ole came to the US wit two
brothers by the name of Martin Olaf and Karol Edward in
1889 . I believe Ole than sent for Karen to come to the
US. I have a piece of paper that I got from one of my
Aunts which says that they came from the area of Nes
Romerick. I know very little about Norway. I hope someone
can give me some information. Thanks Janet
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LARSEN
1 Sep 1998 karbob@C2I2.com
I am looking for information and/or family members from
the parish Gjestal. My family members are: Turan
or Thuran Larsen, born 11/19/1827
Farm - Tøge
Wife - Serine Sorensdatter from a farm called Ovre
Haaland, born 12/31/1825
Son of Turan Larsen: Frederick Larsen,
wife Josephine Siguid both from Stavanger.
If anyone has information, I would appreciate an email.
Thank you, Karen Larsen
karbob@C2I2.com
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TREANGEN /
RIVERSIDE 1 Sep 1998 JW9851@aol.com
I am inquiring about the following Farm/Parish names Treangen,
Ringerike, Norway and Riverside, Stolin
or Stobin , Norway. I have this information as origins
for two ancestors yet can not find these on any maps.
Were these places that have undergone name changes? If
you can help I would appreciate it.
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SOLVIE-
PETERSON 1 Sep 1998 glennie@advant.com
SOLVIE, BETTSIE, MARRIED PETER PETERSON IN Wi, usa
BETWEEN 1864 AND 1970. Tracing Solvie line in Norway,
only know from little written family information that she
was from Sogen or sometimes written Sagen, Norway. Born
3/24/1838. Peter Peterson also from the same locality.
When they married thet eventually farmed in West Prairie,
MN, reetired in 1905 to Chaffee, ND. Had children: P.O.,
John and Christian and a DAUGHTER ONLY KNOW AS Mrs. Frank
Bergstrom.
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Linda Schwartz 