Norway April 1997 Queries
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HANSON For the past several years, I have been researching my family genealogy. I have hit a data roadblock to their native country because I do not have any records of their farm name, if any; Parish name and county of residence. The following information is the extent of my data: My maternal Gr. Gr. Grandparents; ANTON HANSON b. 1857 in Oslo, d. 1914 in Fargo, ND; CARRIE (Karen) JOHNSON b. 6/30/1855 in Kongsvinger, d. 1938 in Fargo, ND. They came to the US approximately 1888 and settled in Fargo. Their children were: TILLIE HANSON b. 1881 in
Oslo, d. ? Spokane, Wa
BORRESON I am trying to check out my fathers roots. His name was John Borreson, born in Stavanger, Norway in 1888.Can you give some advice on how to begin. thank you, Bea Abel. Contact: Jim Abel
THOMASSEN Seeking descendants of Johannes THOMASSEN
(b 7 Jun 1839 Ostre Toten, Oppland) and Randine
Torgersdtr. (b 31 Dec 1838 Ringsaker, Hedmark), md 30 Mar
1864 Ringsaker. Children (all with surname THOMASSEN):
Teodor, b 14 Sep 1864; Ole Sigvardt, b 14 Jun 1867;
Petter, b 21 Apr 1870; Martin, b 29 Sep 1873; and
Johannes, b 13 Aug 1876. Petter Thomassen lived in Oslo
in 1945; his wife died in 1944. A Johannes Thomassen
family lived in Raufoss, Oppland, as late as 1952.
MOLVIG I am looking for any records of one HARALD (or Harold) MOLVIG, a sea captain or sailor from Norway who ended up in in the South Pacific (Samoa and Fiji) at around 1880 - 1900. Help appreciated. Contact: James T. Molvig
ERDALE Ramus Erdale born 1700's Norway married to someone with the last name Lezleg from Germany. Came by boat to the US. I am looking for records of that family before the 1700's for personal purposes. Also Kris Erickson born 1600's in Norway married to Karie Gravely would also like records of this family before the 1600's. Contact: Nathan Strom
SIGURDSDATTER Does anyone have any ideas how I would go about finding information on the parents of my ggrandmother, RAKEL ANDREA SIGURDSDATTER, b. 1825 in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder. Norway. She was the illegitimate daughter of ANNE ANDERSDATTER and SIGURD OLSEN, a soldier. All it says on her birth record is her parents names, and that her father was a soldier, and that she was illegitimate, as disclosed by her mother. Can anyone give me any clues as to how to find her parents in Norway? Do not have her mothers parents names nor her fathers parents names, also there was no record of her parents getting married (I checked for 3 years after her birth in Kristiansand). Any help will be much appreciated. Happy Hunting!!! Barbara Boardman, Montgomery, AL. Contact: Barbara Boardman
LARSON Seeking information on Lars E. Larson and
wife Lina Andrea ERICKSON. Lars b. 22 Nov 1830 in Skein,
Norway. Lina b. ????. They married in 1861 in Norway.
Arriving in America Lars changed his last name to MOBERG.
When Lars & Lina left Norway in the 1960's, they had
3 small sons. All 3 sons contracted measles aboard ship
and died and were buried at sea. Lars & Linda lived
in Boone, Iowa. Lina died there in 1876, Lars then moved
to Rock County, MN and in 1884 married Seneva Hansen, in
1904 married Tobina Anderson. Also searching Trondheim
for: Solem, Sjolien, Brekstad, Reksterberg, Dyrendal,
Tombling, Thorsteinson, Knutsdater, and Larsdater. Thank
you for any help.
GUTTORMSEN/PAULSDATTER I am seeking information on the parents and children of Nils Carl Guttormsen and Anne Dorthea Paulsdatter married in 1845 in Skedsmo Parish, Akershus, Norway. They had two sons, Carl Johan and Petter Emil, both of who used the surname Guttormsen. Petter emigrated with his family to America; he was my great--grandfather. Carl remained in Norway (although he lived and worked in Russia in the alter 1800's); he had three sons, Osvald Emil, Thoralf, and Karl. The parents of Carl Johan and Petter Emil were Guttorm Olsen and Dise Knudsdatter. I know nothing more of them although I suspect they lived in Akershus, probably in the vicinity of Skedsmo. Any information on these individuals would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Judy Anne Knotts
ISAKSEN/ISAACSON I am looking for information on Ole and Ingrid Isaksen/Isaacson and their children. The only children I have found are Anton Olsen, Christina Olsen, Isak Olsen, and Gunnar Olsen. Anton was the only son to immigrate to the United States, and am looking for the rest of the children. The children of these children did migrate to the United States. Christina married a Simon Sorenson. Simon Sorenson came to the US with his children and intended on going back to get his wife, but died in the US. If you have any information, don't hesitate to E-mail. I am willing to share any of the information I have collected. Contact: TR Lund
AMBEAU (AMBO) I am looking for the father of JOHN ARNOLD WESLEY AMBEAU (AMBO) A two dots MB 0 two dots. He was born in Demoine Iowa in 1892. His father had recently emigrated from Norway. Possible name of him or relations are Knut Aambo, Andrew K. Ambo, two dots. Family remembers that the name Ambo comes from the name of the hill behind the house. Thank you. Contact: Judy and Kevin Amboe
PEDERSON I am looking for ancestors of my
greatgrandparents, Hans & Inga Marie Pederson who
moved to USA (SE Minnesota) in 1886 from Nannestand
Parish, Akershus County, Norway. They did have at least 2
children at time of move to USA and children's names were
Peter Christain Pederson and Karoine Pederson. Thanks for
any help or guidance you can give me.
ERICKSEN/HOEL Am seeking information about my grandfather Hans Hansen Ericksen who changed his surname to "Hoel" upon emigrating to USA in 1905. Born to Hans Hansen Holsie and Gusta Henrika Amundsdatter at Milli on March 24, 1883 in the town of Eidsvold, County of Agershus, Norway. I believe the farm name is "Hoel". This information was gained from the Eidsvold Church Book in what appears to be a birth certificate. The census of this region for year 1801 lists several persons with the name Hans Hansen Ericksen from the farms "Hoel Nedred, Hoel Vaestre and Hoel Ovre." Would like to determine if these referenced individuals are my ancestors. Any information would be gratefully appreciated. Thank You. Contact: Tim Hoel
LAURITZEN, HALSAN, PEDERSON, MARTINSON, ROLSON, SIVERTSON, STRAND, JOHNSON Researching Halsan farm Tjotta Parish,
Ancestors, named above and descendants.
OLSEN/GULBRANDSDATTER/NILSEN/ERIKSDATTER Nils Olsen b. abt 1800 m. abt 1820 Mari Gulbrandsdatter. In 1824 he lived at Ulve, Ringsakers, Prestegjeld, Norway. Child b. there Gulbrand Nilsen b. 2 Feb 1842, m. at Ringsaker, Hedemarken, Norway, 22 Apr 1851 to Anne Eriksdatter. Searching for parents of Nils Olsen, Mari Gulbrandsdatter, and Anne Eriksdatter. Gulbrand Nilsen a.k.a. Giblert Nelson came to Ettrick, Trempleau, Wisconsin, in 1860 with his family. He enlisted in Co. H. 51st Regiment of the Wisconsin Infantry Vol., in 1865. He died at Voga Brookings, S.D., 17 Mar 1902. Contact: Roger French
SKJOLD I would like information regarding Herbert Johann Friedrich Skjold. He was born on February 23, 1880 in Oslo. His mother's name was Hilga. I am attempting to find out who his father may have been. Contact: Donald W. Skjold
NILSEN/NIELSEN Jorginus Nilsen (Nielsen) b. 10 Sept. 1858 (Torset)Leksvik) Mosvik, Ytteroy, N. Trondleg - M. 30 Nov 1882, Leksvik, Kobberod, N. Trondelag - Norway to Mette Jorgine Olausdatter, b. 16 Nov. 1858, Bjornor, Roan, S. Trondelag, Norway. Need more info hon his parents - Niels Nielsen B. 1807 & Kristine Kristofersdatr. B. 1815 (Trosaet farm in Mosviken, N. Trondelag, Norway. Contact: Deanna Skelton
TRELSTAD Seeking information on Bjorn TRELSTAD who emmigrated to MN from Norway, His wife was Ragnhild ?, do not know where she was born, assume she died in USA. Dau. Bergita Trelstad b.28 Oct 1877 in Zumbrota, MN. Date:5/17/97 K. Hansen
TORRESDATTER Seeking information on Camilla Torresdatter mother of: Hans b. abt. 1900, Sigfred Monrad, b 03 Oct 1901, and Ernst Hansen, all born in Haugesund, Norway. She married Nils Johannes Hansen. Date: 5/17/97 Carolee Booth Hansen
AGA/OVE/OWE Hi, my wife, Kari Lawrence, is doing research on her family in Norway. The surnames are AGA and OVE/OWE. Her mother was born and raised in Norway. 13 May 1997 LOU COY
KRAFT Doing Research on Kraft Family... Four Brothers born Eidskog, Norway, came across border into Sweden at Eda Glass Works and all became Master Glass Blowers.. Neme was Topp-Nilsson and got Kraft added at Eda Glass Works.. Great Grand Father Olaf (Ole) Nilsson-Kraft youngest one born 1847. Married and came to usa in 1887.. Wife Selma Antonia Kjellman-Kraft died enroute and buried at sea. Arrived New York with Daughter Elen Dagmor and Sons Albert Franz Napoleon and Richard Kristen Isidor. Daughter got separated from family and not heard of again. Son Richard Kristen is also no records... Need Help on location of family of these.... Thanks.... Dick Kraft Randallstown, Md.... USA... 2/17-1997 - Dick Kraft
OLESON I am looking for information on the Torger OLESON family from Florida Twsp., Yellow Medicine Co., MN. Family immigrated from NORWAY (where?) in 1870. Census records show that Torger was born in 1830, and wife Agnetta born in 1831. Children were: Ida (married a STANESBY), Nettie (married Ed WINNOR also from NORWAY and my great Grandmother), Ole, Louisa, Johanna, John and Issac (who was only child born in US - Iowa 1872). All children used surname TORGERSON and many ended up in the So. California area after 1920's. One sister married a M.S. NELSON of Canby MN. I would like to find other decendents of the Torger OLESON family and learn where in NORWAY they came from. Thanks. 15 Feb 1997 Dev Cook
ANDERSEN/GAUTESDTR/WINNOR Searching for info on 2nd great Grandfather and family from SIGDAL, NORWAY. Tron ANDERSEN Finnerud and Christi GAUTESDTR Djupendal came to America in 1860 with children: Anders Thronsen VINNOR who became Lutheran Minister, Ingeborg Thronsdtr WINNOR, Gunner Tronson WINNOR, Trond Tronsen WINNOR, Alse (Edward) WINNOR, and Marie WINNOR. Family was in Spring Prairie, Wisconsin and Osage, Iowa. Would be interested in sharing info on this family and its ancestors and descendents and learning of any family still in NORWAY. Thanks. (Address and reply to lost! If interested in this name, please post your own query to the queries page! Thanks! Diana)
KUNTSEN/ELLEFSDATTER I am interested in finding information on Ole KUNTSEN and his wife Haldis ELLEFSDATTER of Hols Kirke. They had at lease two children. Both went to America at the age of 9 and 12. Oldest died at sea. Knudt OLSON born 30 May 1835 Hols Kirke. Possibly other family members.15 Feb. 1997 Ron Sykes
DRATVIK Name Is Paul Iverson My grandparents came from Norway. My grandfather's Name was John Iverson Dratvik He was born Nov 7,1872 in Norway His Parents names were Iver Dratvik father and Ingeborg Dratvik mother My grandmothers Name was Emma E. Ennerson Born Aug 20,1877 in Winnasheck,Iowa. her mother and father were from Norway. There names were: Jonas Ennerson and Marie A. Olson. Feb 17, 1997 4:43 AM CST From: PAIVER - Paul Iverson
DILLEVIG I am searching for DILLEVIG surnames. In particular, Arthur Olav Dillevig who was born in Norway (date unknown). He married an Evelyn (lastname unknown). The Dilevig's I am researching came to Broward County Florida to settle. All their children (Debbie, Ingrid, Michael Olav, and Stephanie) appear to have all been born in Florida. Please help, I have come to a dead end and can't seem to find a way out! Thank you. Mar 29, 1997 Robyn Brooks
EGDAHL I am looking for an Oscar Egdahl or Osmod Egedahl. Born in 1862 near or in Oslo, Norway. He left Norway when he was 8 to be a cabin boy. He landed in New York Harbor when he was 25. I am also looking for information on his wife Sarah Olson who was born 7 Sep 1870 in Bergen, Norway. They married in Wisconsin. I am looking for any information on their parents or siblings. Thanks!! 18 Feb 1997 Jean Franks
SKEAD Looking for the background to the name Skead believed from Norway, migrated to Scotland, possibly Skeads now living near Voss Norway. Date: Sat, Mar 1, 1997 5:01 PM CST Margaret Ann O'Leary
HAUGLAND Seeking siblings and ancestors of Jens Kristofferson HAUGLAND, b. 28 Apr 1823 in Kvinnesherad, Hordaland, Norway; m. 9 Jul 1850 in Kvinn Parish Church to Kristi Arnesdatter ASK, b. 4 May 1825, Kvinnesherad, Hordaland. They emigrated to US on 15 Apr 1878. What were circumstances at that time which would make a family want to emigrate? Thanks. Date: Mon, Feb 17, 1997 11:13 PM CST M. Hougland
JACOBSEN(JACOBSON) Anders & Margrethe (Torstensdtr) Jacobsen of Hegra, Norway. Their third son was born at Hegra on April 13, 1884 and baptized at Hegra at Ovre Stjordal Parish. His name was Anders Jacobsen. Family emmigrated to South Dakota ca 1884 to the area of Dell Rapids. This third son moved to Canada at age 17 and went by Andrew Jacobson. Would like info on any of his brothers and sisters. Older brothers were John and Peter. Also seeking info on relatives in Norway. Feb 13, 1997 10:07 PM CST Dick&Sheryl Blaikie
OLSON Hans Olson, born in Hemsedal, Hallingdal, Norway on April 2, 1811.He was the father of Ole H.Hansen born April 2, 1849. Married Jorand Olsdatter January 7, 1877 in Valdres, Norway. They were both born in Hemsedal, Hallingdal, Norway. They worked on a Ulnes farm so adopted the Ulnes farm name on entering the U.S. Feb 14, 1997 9:01 AM CST Mervin Ulness
Poulson, Steinersdatter Sarah Poulson (Steinersdatter) was the daughter of Steiner Poulson. They were from Fagerland, Sveio, Hordaland, Norway. She emigrated to the USA in 1857 with her sister Gundvor (15) , Inger (21), and Martha (14). They joined their brother Paul who emigrated in 1856. Sarah married Lars Larson 5-10-1859 in Newark, Illinois. They had 2 children Lewis and Clara. Lars Larson died in the civil war and Sarah remarried Christ Lind. I am curious what happened to Sarah's brothers and sisters. Please e-mail if you have any information. Thanks :} 28 April 1997 Kathy
MOBER My grandparents came from Norway. Grandpa's name was Lars Moberg. He had a brother named Fred Mober. My grandma's name was Guri (Gertie) Holdhal. She was born 1 Aug 1888. Lars was born 21 Oct, and I don't know the year, somewhere in the 1800's. My mother was Anna Moberg and married a Tuneder here in the states. However, it could also be Sweden. Not quite sure. Thanks for any information.4 May 1997 17:52:41 1997 Deanna Skelton
Poulson, Steinersdatter Sarah Poulson (Steinersdatter) was the daughter of Steiner Poulson. They were from Fagerland, Sveio, Hordaland, Norway. She emigrated to the USA in 1857 with her sister Gundvor (15) , Inger (21), and Martha (14). They joined their brother Paul who emigrated in 1856. Sarah married Lars Larson 5-10-1859 in Newark, Illinois. They had 2 children Lewis and Clara. Lars Larson died in the civil war and Sarah remarried Christ Lind. I am curious what happened to Sarah's brothers and sisters. Please e-mail if you have any information. Thanks :} 28 April 1997 Kathy
LARSON My great great grandfather was LARS LARSON. He was born in the Stavanger, Norway region approximately 1832. He married Sarah Poulson (Steinersdatter) 5-10-1859 in Newark, Illinois. He is listed in the 1860 Census in the Fox River Valley area as a farm laborer. The next entry in the census was a John Larson - possibly a brother???? He enlisted in the Civil War Illinois Volunteers 36th Infantry Company F and died of dysentary 9-13-1862. He and Sarah had 2 children Lewis and Clara. His widow Sarah married Christ Lind and they moved to Pontiac, Illinois. I am looking for any information on Lars' ancestors or siblings especially his parents names and where in Norway they were from. 28 April 1997 Kathy
LEM Looking for persons in America named LEM who are of Norwegian descent. I am descended from LUDVIG HENNINGSSEN LEM who emigrated in 1862 from Laerdal, Sogn og Fjordane. Other LEM families lived in Ardal, Sogn og Fjordane. 28 April 1997 George Lem
Sorenson I'm looking for any information on my grandparents. Grandmother: Lisa Sorenson. Born 12/17/1864 in Ringerike,Norway. Came to America in July of 1968. Was one of 12 children: Sam, Maren, Gulbrand,Lisa, Karine, Annette, John, Nels, Andreas, Albert, Oswald, and Amanda. My grandfather: Andrew Tandberg (was Andrew Hanson but changed it to Tandberg when he came to America). Born 12/25/1861. There were 9 children in my grandfathers family. Some had the last n;ame of Hanson, others Tandberg. Peter Hanson, Martin Hanson, Andrew Tandberg, John Tandberg, Henry Hanson, Oliver, Johanna, Bertha Skaug, Mary Tandberg. Thanks for any information you can give me. 27 April 1997 Donna Campbell
Ramsfjell, Ramsfield I am looking for information on the Ramsfield name. My husband's Grandfather came to the US in 1898 from the Stavager area in Norway. The spelling was changed from Ramsfjell to Ramsfield to Americanize the name. Nils Ramsfjell was the spelling. His father was Osmen Ramsfjell. I don't have any knowledge of the parish. I would be most happy to add our family information. Please let me know how I would go about this. 23 April 1997 Jo Ramsfield
Falk Looking for information on Per Falk b. abt 1830 and Maren Johansen b. abt 1832, parents of Ole Peter Matthew Skei b. 23 Jan 1854 in Skei Paa Donnes, H, Norway. 23 April 1997 Mia Mohr
SKORPEN I am looking for fathers line to Norway. My Grandpa was Joseph Martin Skorpen. He had a brother and sister, Halvor and Celia. He was the Treasurer at the Univ. of Hawaii, Honolulu until around 1952. He was married to Jean May (maiden name) and had 2 kids; Peter Martin, my dad, and Nancy Ann, my aunt. Grandpa (Joseph) was born 06/09/1899 and died 7/86 in Hawaii. Halvor was born 01/1879 and died 2/72. Grandma and Grandpa visited cousins in Norway around 1970 (I think) and there is a Skorpen Island with a church still upon it, but if I recall, it is in ruins. I found a possible site off the coast of Floroe in the County of Sogn/Fjordane. If anybody has further information, I would greatly appreciate it. Everybody who knew anything is now deceased and I'm expecting my first newborn Skorpen. I'd like to someday provide more history than was passed on to me. 22 April 1997 Joe Skorpen
Taskerud John Christian Taskerud was born Johannes Christiansen, 7-19-1845, Taskerud farm, Ness, Norway. Father: Christian Olsen, Mother: Anna Neildatter. Now I would like to find information on Necoline (Lena) Christiansen Taskerud, Sister of John C. , She married Hans Sather, I have not been able to find out where they went, some reports indicate possibly the state of Washington. Frederik Christiansen Taskerud, brother of John C. (we are not sure what happened with him) Any information would be appreciated. 19 April 1997 Charles Taskerud
Christiansen Johannes Christiansen, Taskerud,Ness,
Norway.Born 19 July 1845. Came to America in
1866.Homesteaded in Brown County South Dakota. Married
Esther Aslakson. My grandfather Charles Agustus Taskerud
is the son of John C. Father, Christian Olsen, Mother,
Anna Neildatter. Brother: Frederik Christiansen. Not much
is know of him, I am looking for information on whether
or not he came to America or stayed in Norway. There was
a transaction between Ole and Lars Christiansen in the
archive record from Hamar. I am also trying to find out
if they were related to each other. Later Lars
Christiansen was recorded as Kristiansen.
Olsen, Ulberg Looking for information on Ole Olsen who changed last name to Ulberg after arriving to Trempealeau County WI. in late to mid 1800's. Have to separate Ulbergs with above story not knowing one another and state great great grandfather changed name using family farm in Norway. Any information on surname Ulberg or Olsen would be appreciated. 18 April 1997 Mark Ulberg
Anderson I am in desperate need of some help. I am trying to find any information on my gm, Mary Anderson, who came to the US in 1884. She was born in November?,1859 in ?, Norway. I never knew her and no one in the family can tell me anything about her or where she came from in Norway. Mary married Charles Bredeson in Minneapolis, MN in September,1890. How can I gain information on her birth, parents, place of birth, place of embarkation (sp?), arrival port here in the US? I am grateful for any help anyone can give me. 17 April 1997 Audrey Fisher
MOUM, OLSEN Seeking info on families MOUM (Storen, South Trondheim) and OLSEN (Soknedalen, South Trondheim). Specifically looking for Erick Olsen Moum, b 1873; father Ole Olsen Moum b 1840, mother Anne Eriksdatter Moum b 1830. Father and two sons moved to US in 1890. 17 April 1997 LT B. C. Moum
Jensen Jensina Elise Jensen b. 29 Sept. 1887 Mosjoen, Norway. She came to US with two brothers & they settled in the Platt, S.D. area. Looking for any info on this family. 17 April 1997 Karen Gustafson Kitty
TORJESEN / SIVERTSDATTER I am looking for information on relatives on my paternal grandmother's side. They were named Ola MĀlar Torjesen and Torborg Sivertsdatter. They were married and he died in 1820, she in 1818, according to the information that I have. Also according to my information, he was somewhat famous for "rosemaling" although I have been unable to document this except for a trunk he painted, now owned by my great aunt. Any information on their dates of birth, date of marriage, or information about their parents would be greatly appreciated. 15 April 1997 Richard A. Berg
Tonnessen I am looking for information on Rasmus Tonnessen who was born on Aug. 23, 1857 in Lillesand, Norway. His father's name was Tonnes Rasmussen. Rasmus was married to Clara Christensen, also of Lillesand. Any info on the Rasmussen, Tonnessen, Christensen, or Aanes surnames would be most helpful. 15 April 1997 Brian Thompson
JORGENSEN, NILSEN Looking for family members of: Niels
Jorgensen & Gunnild Marie Hansdr, married Oct 14,
1841. children: Johan Martin Nilsen b: 1842
IVERSEN, KNUDSEN Grandfather, Einar Andvord IVERSEN was born 20 Dec 1898 in Stjordalen, Norway. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1915. He lived close to us in Washington State, until his death in Oct 1988. His father was Alfred Oalius Meldowayne IVERSEN B. 4 Jan 1849, d.1916 in Stjordalen. Einar's mother was Gertrude Emelie KNUDSON b. 14 Dec 1850 in Vardalen and died 1921 in Stjordalen. Her parents were Wilhelm KNUDSEN and Petra both of Norway. Einar's relatives currently living in Norway are: Einar LOCHEN living in Maura, Gunnvar TYLDEN of Molde, Regmar WIG in Trondheim, Sven LOCHEN of Oslo, Ada & Kjell WIG OF Bekkestua, and Frode WIG of Trondheim. We don't know any of these relatives. If you know one of them please let us or them know we are trying to research our Norwegian family. We hope someone will have information on our family. We would love to let you know about your American IVERSEN family. 12 April 1997 Joy Iversen
RUE My great grandmother was Margit RUE, daughter of Ole RUE and Anna ???. Margit and her husband, Ole BAKKEN lived in Tinn, Telemark, Norway and immigrated to North Dakota in 1898/1899. Margit's parents, I believe, were from BO, TELEMARK, Norway. Am trying to find more information on the RUES. 12 April 1997 Kaye K. Lystad-Kirk
NORABERG My great great grandfather was Amund OLAVSSON NORABERG son of Ole ???? and Helga NIKKELSDATTER. Amund and his wife, Kari SAAMUNDSDATTER had lived on the farms HURRUNG and NORABERG in KVITESEID, TELEMARK, Norway and immigrated to North Dakota in 1880. Amund's parents, I believe, were from SKAFSA, MO, TELEMARK, Norway. Am trying to find more on Amund OLAVSSON's parents, etc. 12 April 1997 Kaye K. Lystad-Kirk
TOLLISEN My grandfather Harlov (Harry) Emil Tollisen came from Farsund, Norway to Brooklyn, NY around 1928 with his wife, Alida Pederson Tollisen. My father, Enoch Herbert Tollisen was born in Brooklyn in March 1929 and then the family moved to upstate NY, Southern Vermont area. I am interested in locating relatives in the US and in Norway. Thank you for any help. 11 April 1997 Jody Tollisen Hoard
JOHNSON/SATTERBERGET Arne Johnson (1827-1910) (farm name Satterberget?) immigrated in 1867 (with wife and 4 kids) and changed his surname to Johnson. Wife: Elina Hendrickson Olson (1834-1892). Both from Asness area of Norway. Settled in Melrose, WI. 11 April 1997 Elissa Zurbuchen
KARLSON/DANIELSON Daniel Karlsen (1827-1910) and Olia Jorgensdatter (1827-?) from Asness, Norway. Their son, Knute Danielson (1853-1930) immigrated to Melrose, WI with his brothers Carl and Daniel. Their farm name in Norway was Wermundberget. Daniel's parents were Karl Mathisen and Eli Danielsdatter Wermundberget. 11 April 1997 Elissa Zurbuchen
TORKELSON Haldor Torkelson (1837-1897) was born in Bergen, Norway. Immigrated with parents Torkel Haldorson Hachiem and Kjirsti Rasmusdatter Halvae, and his brother Iver in 1854. First settled in Koshkonog, then later in Franklin, Jackson county, WI. 11 April 1997 Elissa Zurbuchen
JOHNSON/HEIMDAHL Torger Johnson presumably from the farm: Heimdahl, in Telemark, Norway immigrated with his wife and at least one child. Wife is Bergit Olsdatter Johnson. Son is Neri Torkel Johnson. Unknown if surname in Norway was Johnson. Torger may have immigrated in 1858/61 with his brother and sister-in-law (or sister and brother-in-law) Neri and Sigri Johnson. Bergit died on ship coming over, son Neri was later adopted by uncle Neri and took his first name as his own. Neri's original first name is unknown. These Johnson's settled in the North Beaver Creek/Melrose area of Jackson County, WI. 11 April 1997 Elissa Zurbuchen
Anderson Any information leading to My great-grandfather Ole Anderson (1866-1940) of Hedmark who was married to Georgiana Frances (1867-1936) I know that my Great-great-grandfather was Anders Anderson (1839-1910) but I don't know for sure if he was also from Hedmark, I need parish info and any other leads to my Family. I have info regarding their children but only names and dates so any more specifics would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 11 April 1997 Amy Anderson Gonsalves
FOSSUM, MYER Searching for information on two ggrandfathers who immigrated to America from Norway in the late 1800's......Andrew FOSSUM and Johanne MYER both farmed in the Barron county area of Wisconsin. Andrew was from the Fossum Iron Works and later worked in Kristiana(Oslo), and he and his bride Oleana traveled to America shortly after they married in 1869. Andrews fathers name was Lars FREDRICKSON mothers name Anna. Johann (John) Myer came to America in the mid 1880's, his wife Karen TOFT and several children. Their son Hans Myer came to America when he was 11 years old, in 1882, with his uncle Hans BENDICKSON They also settled in Barron county Wisconsin. Thank you for any help you may be able to give me.... 8 April 1997 Jacqueline
Larsdatter I am looking for information on Mari Larsdatter of Nes pĀ Romerike who married Hans Olsen. She was born in about 1787 and died in December 1848 in Nes. 6 April 1997 Wayne Iverson
Jacobson, Christopherson Martin Jacobson and wife, Karen Christopherson from Stabeck. He was a blacksmith near Hovik. Sons, Thorvald and Ole Jacobson (or Martinson) immigrated to America around 1882. Son Carl immigrated in 1877 or 1878. Would like any information about my grandfather, Thorvald, or his family members. 6 April 1997 Janet Jacobson
Dybevik Anna Dybevik, daughter of Ingmar Dvbevik
(Djupevik) from Vik in Sogn near Bergen. Born 1879.
Immigrated to America around 1886 at age of eight.
(none) Looking for people researching following farms: Muruaasen, Galaasen, Indstenaes, Tvedten and Herrandholmen 6 April 1997 Brian Gaber
Christensen county: Valdres city: Oslo area Ole Christensen and his daughter Emma emigrated from the Oslo area over 100 years ago. Emma married Albert Larson (b Trondheim) in Michigan and would be my great, great grandmother. We are looking for information as to their precise origin. 5 April 1997 Stephan Trouten
Anderson My ancestor, Andre Jergensen Anderson states he was born 21 Aug. 1855 in Tronhyen, Norway. Does anyone know where that is located? He died 29 Feb 1944 in Ft.Worth, TX. 4 April 1997 Mary Ruth McKenney
Mikkleson Seek info on Marta Mikkleson, emigrated to U.S. aboard 'Angelo' May 1896 with sons Hjalmer age 11, Leonard age 10, Hagbart age 3, Daus. Olava age 8, Anna age 6. She married Ole Anderson ca 1877. May have come from Hadeland. Seek birth and marriage data. Thank you. 4 April 1997 CHLacey
TJELLE Looking for information on the TJELLE surname. My GGgrandfather Abraham TJELLE lived in Norway before immigrating to the United States in 1847. Looking for information on ancesters that lived with him in Norway. Also would like to find his birth record, marriage record, and death record. 1 April 1997 Gwen Butrum
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