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VINJE
My grandfather, Olaf m. Vinje, was the
youngest person to be made a sea captain at 26y/o. He
went on an expedition looking for Roland Amundsen on or
about 1943. The French government supplied him with a
ship to go to the arctic or Antarctic!! He lost that ship
to an iceberg later on, I have photos of this. My
grandfather received the French medal of honor for his
efforts in this expedition. I would like more info, if
possible. He married my grandmother who was Solveig
Nybeon (may be misspelled) from Volda. They lived with
three children mostly in Alesund,after they were married.
However my grandfather was out to sea many years. During
the war he was considered an enemy of the third reich,
Hitler wanted him dead. So he did not see his wife or
children for four years. I think he was running supplies
to the allies and for the underground. He moved the
family to Brooklyn,NY some time around 1949-50. I would
to find more info about his expeditions there must have
been records kept somewhere. Contact: Joyce Vinje
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
CYNTHIA HANSON b. 1/10/1884 in Olso, d. 8/21/1969 in
Spokane, Wa. (my gr.mthr)
ANDREW HANSON b. 7/14/1886 in Kongsvinger, d. 6/3/1960 in
Fargo, ND
CHARLES (Carl) HANSON b. 12/27/1888 in ?, d. 3/19/1951 in
Fargo
JOHN HANSON b. 12/19/1889 in Fargo, d. 12/24/1974 in
Cedar Rapids, IA.
HANS HANSON b. 12/16/1896 in Fargo, d. 5/12/1982 in
Spokane, Wa.
ALFRED HANSON b. ?, d. ?
OLAF HANSON b. ? in Oslo, d. ? in Fargo
I would appreciate receiving and will acknowledge any
information offered by the readers of this Internet page.
Contact: Jack Welch
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.Contact: Dee
Anna Grimsrud
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 aprents 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.
Contact: Shirley
Solem
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 chidlren 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 emmigrated 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. Contact: Jim and Jackie
Pederson
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, RAND, JOHNSON
Researching Halsan farm Tjotta Parish,
Ancestors, named above and descendants. Contact: Kevin Haddenham
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 on
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. 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.
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 alos no records... Need
Help on location of family of these.... Thnaks.... 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
decendents 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
My 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. Mon, 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. 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. 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. Thu, 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.
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