Bergen - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bothun/Aslaksen/Bothun Farm

jessiemekeller — 7 Aug 2007 8:29:23 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the following siblings. Their original surname as ASLAKSEN but when they left Norway they took the name of the farm they lived on as their new name, BOTHUN. I'm looking for Lasse, Sigurd, Jensina, Ragnhild, Marta, Ole, Christina (stayed in Norway to become a nun), Anna.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Jessie

Translation

KayJ22 — 3 Nov 2008 8:44:38 GMT

In the Sund Parish Registers for 1832 and 1834 I found two Wilhelmsen marriages. The place of birth was listed as Buk (or Brik) van Raa (and also Raae). Can anyone tell me where this is? Is it a farm in Norway? Or is it in another county - perhaps the Netherlands?
Sure could use some help on this one!!!

Translation

KayJ22 — 28 Oct 2008 7:35:20 GMT

Would like to know if someone would translate an item in Domkirken Parish Register in Bergen. The marriage was between Engel Rasmus Engelsen and Ingebor Christina Pantz on 13 Aug 1805. I cannot read the entire entry, but would like to have it for my records. You can find it at the below page line.

Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=8640&i...

Would appreciate someones help with this. Thanks in advance.

Kay

Translation

KayJ22 — 28 Oct 2008 7:34:21 GMT

Would like to know if someone would translate an item in Domkirken Parish Register in Bergen. The marriage was between Elgen Rasmus Engelsen and Ingebor Christina Pantz on 13 Aug 1805. I cannot read the entire entry, but would like to have it for my records. You can find it at the below page line.

Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=8640&i...

Would appreciate someones help with this. Thanks in advance.

Kay

researching norwegian family history

sstarr03 — 4 Jun 2008 1:54:20 GMT

Hi,
I am from Australia and I am having trouble figuring out how to search for my Norwegian ancestor.
Charles Thompson was born in Bergen anywhere from 1858-1868. His father's name is thomas as listed on Charles death certificate. I am unsure as to his exact birth year because on his death certificate (1942) it gives his age as 84 which means he would have been born around 1858. But on his son's birth certificate (1895)he lists his age as 27 which means he would have been born around 1868.

Also from his death certificate it states that he lived in the Australian colonies (New South Wales) for 60 years which would mean he arrived in 1882.

He married in Australia in 1888.

If anyone can help me I'd really appreciate it as I'm really very confused.

Petra Mathilda Wilhelmsen

KayJ22 — 18 Oct 2008 2:20:51 GMT

I am trying to find a death record for Petra Mathilda Wilhelmsen nee Madsen, born 15 Nov 1837 in Manger, Hordaland, Norway; baptized 1 Dec 1837 at Manger Parish. Father: Peder Mathias Madsen; Mother: Madam Beatrice Madsen nee Engelsen? Petra married 9 April 1858 to Claus Olai Wilhelmsen. Four children: Bernhard, Minde, Claudina (my great-grandmother), and Arent.
She and her husband appear in the 1900 census of Bergen with son Arent. Husband Claus died 1915 and his record indicates he was a widower, so Petra would have died between 1900 and 1915. Have searched all Parish registers in Bergen for that period available on the Digital Archives of Norway, but cannot find a death recorded for Petra.

Ingvald and Martha Andersen from Norway

lhnorman1 — 12 Sep 2007 9:32:15 GMT

Can anyone help me find my Great Great grandfather and grandmothers ancestor's in Norway? I believe Ingvald and Martha were married in Bergen or Oslo Norway and came to the U.S. in around 1897. They settled in South Dakota, and possibly briefly in Iowa. They changed their name to Lokoen, after the island that Invald was from. (Lok island?) I do not know of the name of the ship they came on. Invald was born about 1883 and Martha was born about 1890 I think (it could have been earlier). Any information anyone could share would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you

Olsen Ellersen

richardnixon1160 — 19 Apr 2008 12:27:52 GMT

Have just found family in Norway after searching 20 years. would love to have contact with any family members as am Going to Norway next year to visit my Grandmothers grave in Vestre Graveyard Oslo.If anyone has info on family please contact me.

G/G Father Christian Olsen 13 July 1829 Faberg Lillehammer
G/G Mother Elise Ellersen 25 Sept 1838 Moss
Hans Oluf 14 Aug 1858 Lillehammer
Mathilde Elisabeth 6 Feb 1861 Lillehammer
Johan Christian 27 Sept 1863 Faberg Lillehammer
Anna 1866 Kristiania Oslo
Carl Christian 8 Nov 1868 Alasund
Marie 7 May 1871 Alasund
Olefine Nicoline 1 Sept 1873 Alasund
Hansine Johanne Christiane 27 May 1877 Alasund
Freda Karoline 19 Dec 1879 Alasund
Tordis Margrethe 29 March 1883
My Grandmother Freda is buried in Vestre Graveyard Oslo Field 67 Row 3 Number 15
Please contact me if you know any members of this family, with warm wishes from Australia Anna-Lisa

Martha Olsdatter Gjerstad

bbsberg1 — 4 Aug 2008 9:39:26 GMT

I am looking for relatives/siblings of Marth Olsdatter Gjerstad (1833-1927) who married Sjur Johannesson Rodland Solberg (1835-1885). They lived in the Bergen/Gjerstad/Solberg area of Norway.

Larsen

VIRGINIAKINLEY72 — 17 Jul 2005 6:34:07 GMT

My 2x grt grandfather LARS LARSEN married Berta CHRISTENSEN in Norway sometime before 1842.My grt grandfather Lauritz Larsen was born in Bjorknes in 1842 and married Maren Pedersen (born 1844) in March 1868.Their children as per shipping list from Christiana to Napier New Zealand on the ship Hovding 13th September 1873 has a Maren born 1863(may have been child from mothers first marriage or illegitimate)Christian born 17th August 1868 at Bergen and Bert(Bertland) born 22nd December 1872 Bergen.5 more children including my grandfather were born in New Zealand.
The shipping list has Adalen(Odalen) Interior as the place they came from but I cannot locate that area on a map.My sister is visiting Norway in May this year 1999 and is desparate to find out where we originated from and to contact relatives.

Marion Borgersen

rjpetreshockjr — 23 Jul 2008 10:13:11 GMT

11-11-1918 Philadelphia Inquirer
Borgersen – Oct 29 of pneumonia Marion daughter of Herman and Amelia Borgersen aged 17. Funeral Fri 2:30PM parents residence 1832 N Newkirk St. Int. private Hillside Cem.

Ole Gjesdal

jacobslorI — 14 Nov 2003 3:25:39 GMT

I am looking for anyone who has traced thier ancestry back to
Ole and Oline Gjesdal in Bergen Norway. My Grandfather, Kristoffer Oliver was thier son. He had 5 boys and the only one to have children of the 5 boys was my Father, Arnold Christoffer Yesthal (Americanized version of Gjesdal)
As far as I know Kristoffer Oliver was the only one of his siblings to come to America. He settled in Brooklyn N.Y.

Lost Love of 1984

bootbilly — 10 Jul 2008 5:18:27 GMT

Looking for my lost soul mate of long ago. She was an exchange student here in USA 1983 and 1984. Lived in Bolivar,NY USA.
Her name was Elin Thunes and she lived with her family in Bergen. Any help as I just would like too know how she aged and if she ever married,Etc.
Please email me at

bootbilly@yahoo.com

Re: Grosli

arakipederson — 14 Jun 2008 12:29:38 GMT

In the 1801-telling, I find it as "Grøslie Nordre" and "Grøslie Søndre."

In the 1865-telling, I find "Grøslihougen" / "Grøslid nordre" / "Grøslid (Sjerpe)" / "Grøslid søndre."

In the 1900-telling, it is "Grøsli."
Clark in Japan

looking for charles thompson in bergen 1858

sstarr03 — 6 Jun 2008 8:45:17 GMT

Hey,
I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm trying to find some information on a Charles Thompson, father Thomas Thompson born in around 1858 in Bergen. This date is according to his death certificate. He died in Australia in 1942 aged 84 years old.

If anyone can help me or has any suggestions where I can find some information about this person.

looking for connections Gunnar Olai Olsen from Lindas parents Ole Erickson and Valgjerd Larsdatter

retrogirl_1 — 10 May 2008 11:02:47 GMT

Posting this for a friend:

Hi -
Searcing for relatives of Gunnar Olai Olsen born 1883 in Austrheim-Lindaas,
Leervaag farm. Parents - Valgjerd Larsdatter born 1841 Fjelland, Fjelberg
and Ole Eriksen born 1845 Lindaas. Married 1868 Austrheim-Lindaas. Other
children - Bertel Elias Olsen born 1869. Children SOfie Bertilsdatter born
1898 and Vilhelmein Bertils datter born 1900. Siblings of Gunnar also -
Secillia Olsdatter born 1874, Lars Olsen born 1877. Gunnar Olai Olsen and
Anna Helene Johannessen were my grandparents. Myrna Berge.

Michelson/Mikkelsen, John b. 1852 Arne/Bergen?

tkkj1 — 22 Apr 2008 6:04:39 GMT

I am looking for information on Johann (John) Mons Mikkelsen Mjelde? He married a second time to Synneve Anfinnsdatter of Vangsness, Norway. They had 4 children in Norway immigrated in 1891 to S. Dakota and had 6 more children.
Synneve is the daughter of Anfinn and Karen from Vangsness.
They had propert there and a statue of a Viking, where Fridtjog is buried. Anfinn had a brother named Louis. Anfinn/Karen children: Elland b.1851, Mary, Louis, Synneve, John and another son named Louis. Elland purchased an island 6 miles from Vangsness in Sogn. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I do not know the last name of Anfinn.
This information was given to me by Adolph, John's oldest son. He has written an account of his life.

Parish for: Hans Haugesgate 19

omega_guy — 12 Apr 2008 11:29:49 GMT

I am trying to locate church records for an ancestor who lived at: Hans Haugesgate 19, 5003 Bergen. Can anyone tell me with which parish this address is likely to correspond? Thanks much.

omega-guy@msn.com

Andrew Gilbertson

DorothySkinner67 — 29 Oct 2005 12:43:44 GMT

Searching for Andrew Gilbertson supposedly from Bergen Norway. Reached US in 1870's. Shows in Iowa on 1880 census.

Bergen Residence Codes

ShirleyYorkAnderson — 20 Mar 2008 1:51:10 GMT

Could someone please direct me to an explanation of the residence codes used in Bergen.

I have a number of examples.

The first example is the marriage of Thrond (Trond Trondson) Selsing and Ingeborg Johannesen in 1839 in Domkirken.

Domkirken Kirkebøk 1821-1840 p.473 #28.
Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=8643&i...

The birthplace/residence column entry appears to be
(the XX are parts I can't read)
fodt Sogndal XX fjeld
Bagn Sj xx79
11 nodre N XX 183
fodt Haderslev

The sponsor column reads:
Anders Selsing
i 11 R N XX 183
Fred Kresting
11 R. N 180?

The second example is the baptism Andrine Elline, the first child of the above couple in Korskirken in 1840.

Korskirken Kirkebøk 1833-1841 p.285 #99, the first one on the page.
Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=8685&i...

The code for the parents is 20-14, and also for one of the sponsors, the paternal grandfather, Thron Selsing.

For three of the sponsors, the code is 11-183.
For the other one, Erich Smidt, the code is 17-6.

A similar example is the baptism of Ingeborg Jacobine, the last child born to the above couple.

Korskirken Kirkebøk 1841-1851
#25 top of page.
Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=1960&i...

Now the parents address is 17-1. Sponsors are at 17-7, 24-11, 15-1, 20-1, 3-5

The last example is in the 1875 Bergen census.

There were 26 people on the 2nd floor of 12-68.
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

I discovered in trying to go back to this address, that I had to search it in two parts. Apparently the search engine can't deal with a hyphen.

Ingeborg Selsing, now a widow, is #16324 in the first col. but I don't know how to search on that, since the column isn't labeled.

Ingeborg Selseng, (res) 2den Etage (2nd floor), Logerende (lodger), e (widow), (born) Handarbeide 1809, Hadersleben i Schlesvig, (address) 12-68

Her youngest daughter, Ingeborg Jacobine, #16323, is just above her.

Thank you.

SANDE, TORSTEN HERMANSON from Sogne to US North Dakota

rdelange — 18 Mar 2008 3:58:16 GMT

Any connections to this family? Most changed names to Thompson in US. Settled in North Dakota.

Reserach Assistance Needed in Norway

mcoskey_1 — 16 Feb 2008 1:55:37 GMT

I am currently conducting some research for a newspaper story that I am writing. The story is about a Norwegian tanked that was sunk with a torpedo off the coast of the US in 1942. I have a crew list and I trying to locate any survivors currently living in Norway. I am looking for someone to conduct what essentially is genealogical research. I will pay for this assistance. In some cases it may mean using local telephone directories, in other case it may require digging a bit deeper. If you are interested in assisting me with this project please respond asap – as I am on deadline my email address is dcoskey@comcast.net.

Rustand Family in Norway/Amelia Rustand

nine72 — 4 Feb 2008 1:15:58 GMT

I am looking for my family that was from Leir Norway. The Surname is Ruatand or Rustan I would like to fine more about my grandparents before they come over to America. Amelia & Ole got married in Spruce Mi.
So I don't Know much about Amelia at all,I did fine out that Amelia was a nurse in Norway. and after she married my grand father she did sew clothing for people in the area of Spurce Mich.
on there marriage license it has Amelia Anderson or Hafsgold her Fathers name is P.(surname) Hafsgold and her mother is listed as Anne (surname)Larson. Ole and Amelia got married 7-14-1902 I know Ole was born in Lier Norway 4-14-1864
he had 1 brother Andrew and 1 sister Karen I wish i had more to go on. the only thing is I do believe Amelia had a sister named Louise married Name was Brevig. And she lived in Wisconsin.At this time anything would help. I am really interested in finding out How Amelia and Louise are connected.

Relatives of Oybo in Arna, suburb of Bergen

Carlyle169 — 29 Jan 2008 9:26:13 GMT

I am trying to find children, grandchildren or other relatives of my great uncle Walter Oybo and his wife, Nancy Victoria Oybo. They are buried in the Mjeldheim Cemetery in Arna. Walter died in 1993 and Nancy in 1991. I know they had a daughter, Uni, but know nothing about her.

Thanks for assistance.

Janice Peterson Carlyle

Ekanger>Sogn, Norway>New York City>IL>SD>ND

letcher_sd_researcher — 30 Jan 2008 6:24:32 GMT

From "Midway 1882-1982" by H. Richard Christopher pg 288
Niels A. Ekanger Vuried May 12 (Note:1846-1931)
Was Civl War Veteran: Funeral Held at Hazelton, ND; Homesteaded in Jerauld County
Niels Arnesen Ekanger sept 25, 1846, Sogn, Norway
seaman over 30 yrs. when not at sea @ sailor's home in NY City. Civil War Veteran last year of war for the north. Sailed lumber schooner from Superior to Chicago
1-1-1869 married Carrie Tenold in Chicago. was carpenter, baggageman @ Illinois Central Union Station. Six children born: twin died soon after birth, a daughter, Bertha (Mrs N. P. Peterson of Woonsocket, twin daughters, Mrs D. W. Reed/Reid and Cora Emilie Ekanger and a son Arthur 1875-June 1914 Came to Dakota Territory in 1881 homestead near Letcher, SD 1st wif died Oct 29, 1891 Oct 12, 1893 Mrs Caroline Peterson at Lane, SD 1906 moved to Hazelton, ND lived there 20 years until moving to Kintyre. past year living with step-daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson
Beside widow: a brother from Wisconsin, step-son Peter Peterson of Tappen,step-daughter Mrs Charles Nelson, 4 granddaughters, a grandson, George Peterson and great grandson Norman Paul. Brother and daughter were not in attendance

Also obits of some of his children. I don't think you will find Midway as a place name as it was a store midway btween three towns, Mount Vernon, Letcher and Woonsocket,SD Most residence in the book had the address of Storla, Letcher, Cuthbert (sp) and some even Mt Vernon. Most belong to the Lutheran Faith. There is a Lutheran Church and Cemetery that sit in the middle of farm land. There never had been a town in the close area.
I am not a relative just interested in my home area genealogy. Sanborn County, South Dakota

Albert A. Thoresen--- help please!

Jessica_Reichert — 25 Dec 2007 7:32:35 GMT

Albert A. Thoresen is my great grandfather. Born : September 9th 1886, we believe in either Bergen or Fredrikshald, Norway. He came to Chicago, IL in 1906. He then married Sofie Lvdvigsdtr Eikaas also from Norway, in Chicago IL. They had two children William Albert Thoresen b.) July 13 1919 Chicago, IL , Roy ? Thoresen Born in 1917 Chicago, IL. If anyone can give me any information on Albert I would love that, supposidly he has 3 brothers that lived in wisconsin on a family farm, all 3 brothers never got married. If any of this sounds familiar please contact me :)

Thanks

Jessie

Birth/Baptismal Certificate - Anton Johnson

MaryannLittle46 — 10 Mar 2005 5:13:25 GMT

I am trying to trace my Grt grdfthr's roots. I have a certificate (in Norwegian) that indicates he was registered at the church register at Flesberg. The names, Johannes Hanson Myra and Berthe Marie Peterso (Fro) appear on the certificate - these maybe his parents? Can anyone out there help me? Ok to email direct.

Lars Severin Brynelsen

rberkland73691 — 16 Dec 2007 9:46:30 GMT

Lars Severin Brynelsen married Anna Martine Nilsdatter, per Askøy/Strudshavn church records, on October 14, 1884.

On January 26, 1887 they had a daughter, Marie Nilsine. Her mother is shown to be Anna Martine Nilsdtr (born 1861).

On November 23, 1889, Lars had a son named Lauritz Martin. The mother is shown to be Marthe Nilsdtr (born 1863) as opposed to Anna Martine Nilsdatter.

On September 26, 1892, Sofie Christine was born to Lars and to this Marthe Nilsdtr.

Then on June 17, 1895, Amanda Emelia was born - This time to Lars and Anna Martine Nilsdatter and on June 8, 1900, Anna Sevilda Beanka was born to Lars and Anna Martine Nilsdatter.

All of the children are recorded as legitimate and I can find no record of Lars remarrying anyone by the name of Marthe Nilsdatter.

In the 1900 census, Lars and Anna Martine appear to be living together with their entire family at a farm called Solheim.

I'm puzzled by the first, fourth and fifth child being recorded as being the children of Anna Martine Nilsdatter and then the second and third being born to Marthe Nilsdatter.

My wife is the granddaughter of Sofie Christine (the third child listed). I'm confused as to who I should be trying to trace for the maternal ancestry of Sofie.

Is there anyone out there who is at all familiar with this family who might be able to give me an answer to this puzzle? If so, I would be grateful for your help.

Ron Berkland

Johannesen or Hundven (b Lygra, Lindaas parish)

KenNeumann134 — 3 Nov 2007 5:04:37 GMT

I am searching for descendants of either Olaf Johannesen(1883, Hundven, Lygra) or Gustav (1884) Johannesen Hundven, sons of Johannes Kristoffer Olsen Hundven (1856) and Kari Gullaksdtr. (1860). They moved to Bergen by 1900 and are located in that census. I found their marriages in 1900 and 1904. Einar Johannesen is believed to be one descendant (he was living in Bergen in 1975). Any names or suggestions would be appreciated. (P.S. I have put out a query on the Hordaland list as well for help with the Lindaas "bygdebok". If anyone has access to that and is willing to check it for the family, please let me know. Thanks so much for reading this.)

Ola Olsson b. 1774 Gjerde, Norway d. 1831 Norheim, Etne, Norway?

ckdoe — 27 Nov 2007 2:36:11 GMT

Anyone have any record of Ola Olsson? He married Lisbet Gunnarsdotter b. 1770 Norem, Norway d. 1852 Nernes Farm (near Bergen). They had children: Ola Olsson Nernes, Gunnar Nernes, Siri Nernes, Åsmund Nernes

Sjur Helgesen Waage/Vaaga Immigration help

tusentukk — 24 May 2007 2:21:10 GMT

We've been told that our grandfather Sjur Helgesen Waage/Vaaga (born April 15, 1865) and his younger brother Daniel Helgesen Waage/Vaaga (born 1871) left Haugesund/Avaldsness/Kopervik Norway in 1883 for America. It has become a mystery how they came over. The story is they worked as seamen but Daniel was so young at the time. We can't find entry information on this end. Can anyone help us look for information from the Norwegian records to see if their names are listed as immigrating at that time? Thanks.

Krogh family from Bergen

Robert Krogh — 29 Sep 2002 4:21:25 GMT

Want to locate decendents of Ludvig Sigurd Krogh b. 26/4/1879, who arrived at Ellis Island on Sept. 9, 1916 with his family, wife Dorothea Margrethe, and children, Ludvig Johan Kork Krogh b. 1904, Trygve Kork Krogh b. 1905, Marta Margrethe Kork Krogh, b. 1907, Jenny Kork Krogh, b. 1909, Anton Kork Krogh b. 1913 have been unable to find anything about where this family went in the US, Help,

Lena Olnaess from Bergen

wadoka — 23 Aug 2007 9:27:11 GMT

My maternal grandmother, Lena Olnaess was born in Bergen December 8, 1900 and arrived in USA April 30,1917. Her last known location in Norway was Askoen. She lived with an uncle,Chris Overby, in North Dakota on arrival and moved to Minneapolis Minnesota where she married John (Johannes) Reppen, originally from Sogndal, Sogn an Fjordane, Norway, until her death in August 1986.

I would like to contact her family of origin.

Johan Andersen from the Bergen area, Norway

bjajohn — 6 May 2007 6:39:09 GMT

Johan Andersen born Feb 22 1822 in the Bergen area. Was a neighbor of Ole Bull and heard him play his violin many times. John immigrated to America about 1850. He married Brita Jorgensdatter Ulvestad in WI. He used the name John C. Anderson in the US. Would like to know who his parents were and if he had any siblings. Where in Norway did he come from? John was my gggrandfather, he died in Winnebago Co, IA 5 Apr 1889.

Nilsen family in bergen

jdnilsen24 — 25 Aug 2007 6:08:22 GMT

My father Henrik Kornelius Nilsen came to the United states around 1925. He married Eva Lillian Falk in 1930 and became an American citizen in 1943. His parents were Johannes and Karianna Nilsen, he had three brothers, Harold (died in U.S. in 1930's), Hans and Edvard and two sisters Jenny and ?
He graduated from Sandvikens Sogneprest, Bergen in 1916. he was also a member of Markens Bataljon.

I am visiting Bergen in September and would appreciate any information.

John D. Nilsen

Einar Olsen

Sara Olsen — 16 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandparents in Bergen. My grandfather, Einar Olsen came to New York around 1919. I believe he was born in 1903.
Thank you.

Gunderson/Flatraaker from Tysnes

dodging_cars — 18 Mar 2002 8:25:11 GMT

My Great Grandmother's name was Oline L. GUNDERSON

According to her death certificate she was born June 24, 1891 in Tysnes, Norway. She was the daughter of Gunnar FLATRAAKER and Anna Marie ?.

She married an Ole S. JOHNSON, born about 1890 in Norway. He was the son of a John STOLIE (spelling?)

They immigrated to the U.S. -- probably after 1920.

Fugleberg Children: Henry & Ole, bio continued

ccountr1 — 13 Jul 2007 12:55:11 GMT

HENRY & HULDA FUGLEBERG
Henry Ludwig Augustin Fugleberg born 6 Dec 1875 near West Union, Iowa to Hans & Anna (BERG) Fugleberg. His mother passed away when he was 2 yrs old and two years later, his widowed father and family moved to Portland, ND. They remained in Portland until 1889 at which time, Henry's father and the younger boys settled on a farm a mile and a half west of Roseau on the old truck highway.

On 9 April 1895, Henry married Hulda Christina MARKSTROM at Roseau. Hulda was the daughter of Anders & Martha Markstrom and was born in Vesterbotten, Vilhelmina, Sweden on 2 July 1876. The Markstrom family came to this country in 1888.

After marriage, Henry and Huldacontinued to live on the homestead obtained by his father in tilling the soil. In the fall he served his farmer neighbors by operating a threshing machine. They were charter members of the Rose Lutheran Church; they are buired in the church cemetery. Henry passed away on 28 August 1939 and Hulda passed away 4 August 1941. They were parents of three children and also parents of Roy Olson whom they cared for since he was 4 years old.

Their three children were:

Emma Ovidia Fugleberg
born 4 Nov 1895 and died 3 Dec 1909, Roseau, MN

Arthur Melvin Fugleberg:
born 3 March 1898, Roseau, MN
died 20 November 1960, MN
married Fanny E. GRAFSTROM on 17 Nov 1920. Fanny was born 9 Feb 1901 in Doretea, Sweden. They had four children.

Agnes Caroline Fugleberg:
born 25 Oct 1904, Roseau, MN and died in 1974.
married Ole H. JOHNSON in 1923 at Roseau. Ole was born 11 Sept 1892 and came to the United States in 1911. His parents were Mr and Mrs Johannes HOVRE. They both passed away in Greenbush although they lived their entire married life in Roseau and are buried in Rose Lutheran Cemetery. They had four children.

OLE & GUNDA FUGLEBERG
Ole Fugleberg:
born 18 March 1870, West Union, Iowa to parents Hans and Anna (BERGE) Fugleberg. In 1879, his widowed father and the family moved to Portland, North Dakota where Ole remained until after his marriage on 24 October 1898 to Gunda Johanne THYKESON. She was the daughter of Thyke and Elizabeth THYKESON and born on 31 Dec 1880 at Manchester Township, Freeborn Co, MN. They came to Roseau Co in 1898 where Ole had obtained a homestead in Ross Township where four of their eight children where born.

After leaving Roseau in 1910, they moved to Sharon, ND and then, in 1918, they settled again in Warwick, ND where the last three children were born.

Ole passed away 20 December 1936 at Carrington, ND They are buried at the Riverside Cemetery at Sheyenne, ND.

Gunda was a gifted poet and some of her works were published and are part of the Trail Co Library and St Olaf Norwegian Archives. One of the books is entitled: "Prairie Echoes".

--page 292 -293 Vol 2 Pioneers of Roseau Co, MN 1885-1910

** for privacy reasons, any living member info will not be listed here

Oline Skotvold from Ramnes, Norway

wadoka — 23 Aug 2007 9:37:35 GMT

My paternal grandmother, Oline, was born in Ramnes October 7, 1881 and immigrated to USA September 30,1904 from Trondhjem. She resided first in Merrill, Wisconsin and later married Martin Kalleberg, originally from Lardal, Norway, and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lived in San Diego, California for a short while before moving back to Minneapolis where she died in October, 1985 at 104 years of age.

I am anxious to make contact with her family of origin in Norway.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? Seeking HELP in my research!!

TinaHogan65 — 27 Jan 2007 10:20:14 GMT

I am researching my GG and GGG grandfathers from Norway. However there have been 2 different last names that have popped up on documents for my GGGGrandfather. My GGrandfather, Louis W. Hogan Louis was born in Bergen, Norway 18 May, 1850. He immigrated in 1869 to Wisconsin. On 29 Feb 1880 he married Nicolene Anderson in Crawford County, Seneca, Wisconsin. On the marriage certificate Louis Hogan's father and mother are listed as Hogan Swanson and Sarah Swanson both born in 1828 in Norway. It is not known if they too are are from Bergen or if the immigrated with Loius. On Louis W. Hogan's death certificate his father is listed as Haaken Kleeve and his mother Sarah -----, no maiden name given. Loius died 8 May, 1910 in La Crosse, Wisconsin where he is buried. I am so confused. Can anyone help me understand what these last names mean or how Hogan became my last name??? I am desperately looking to find out more on my mysterious GGGGrandfather.

Thankyou in advance!

Tina Hogan

Hans & Anna Fugleberg

ccountr1 — 12 Jul 2007 11:08:41 GMT

HANS HANSON FUGLEBERG
Hans came to roseau and homesteaded in 1889. He was born in Kvinnheard, Bergan, Norway on 1 Feb 1929 to Hans and Lisbet (LJOSTVEIT) FUGLEBERG.

He immigrated to the United States in 1860 entering Wisconsin, but settling near Ossian, Iowa. That same year he married Anne OLSDATTER BERGE on 25 August 1860 at Ossian. Anne was born in 1838 near the same place as her husband and probaly immigrated the same year. Her parents were Olav and Kari (BERGE) STOO. Anne passed away on 15 Janu 1878 at Ossian and is buried there.

Shortly after Anne's death in 1879, Hans and his children moved to Portland, North Dakota where he homesteaded there until 1889 at which time he came to Roseau. He homesteaded a mile and a half west of Roseau and later turned his farm over to his son: Henry and he lived there until his deathon 22 April 1911. He is buried in the Rose Lutheran Cemetery.

Hans and Anne were parents to nine children:

Karoline Fugleberg:
born 29 March 1861, Ossian, Iowa
died 3 Dec 1910, Rochester, MN
married Nels TORGERSON 16 Nov 1882, Hillsboro, ND
Nels was born 20 March 1857 at Torpen, Nordreland, Norway and passed away on 26 Jan 1937, Hillsboro. They are both buried in Hillsboro at the Riverside Cemetery.

Elizabeth Fugleberg:
born 9 Oct 1862, Ossian, Iowa
died 9 Sept 1948, Northwood, ND
married Osten THYKESON on 9 Dec 1880, Caledonia, ND
Osten was the son of Signe & Gunne THYKESON. He was born 4 June 1858 in Freeborn Co, MN and passed away 7 Nov 1936 in Portland, ND. They are both buried in the Bang Cemetery in Portland, ND. They had six children.

Hans Fugleberg:
born 23 Sept 1864, Ossian, Iowa
died 31 May 1948, Portland, ND
married Berth Jemtrud on 18 June 1898, Hillsboro, ND.
Berth was the daughter of Martin and Karen Jemtrud. She was born 20 May 1880, Portland and died 3 July 1960 at Mayville, ND. They are both buried in Bang Cemetery at Portland. They had one son.

Anne Karine Fugleberg:
born 18 Sept 1866, Ossian, Iowa
died 18 July 1900, Mayville, ND
married Ole MADSON 6 Jan 1886, Portland, ND. Ole was born 8 Dec 1861, Freeborn Co, MN and passed away in 1931, Caledonia, ND. They had five children.

Olea Fugleberg:
born 31 May 1868, Ossian, Iowa
died 18 Sept 1869, Ossian, Iowa

Cornelius Andreas Fugleberg:
born 22 March 1875, Ossian, Iowa
died 1 June 1931, Portland, ND
married Betsy GROVEN 26 Feb 1896, Hillsboro, ND. Betsy was born 28 Dec 1876, Eagle Grove, Iowa and passed away 9 March 1935, Portland, ND. They are both buried at Bang Cemetery, Portland, ND. They had two children.

Henry Fugleberg & Ole Fugleberg
their bio's to follow.
--page 290-291 Pioneers of Roseau Co, MN Vol 2 1885-1910

Looking for Carlsen Ancesters

mare611 — 22 May 2007 11:16:23 GMT

Looking for any infor on my relatives that emmigrated to New York from Norway in 1881 - Grandfather was Neils, wife Christine, children Andreas, Karl, Joseph, Marthe, and Hans. How can I access any inform. regarding them? Thanks for any help. Have found passenger list with all of their names and picture of ship.

Olsen's in Bergen or Stavanger

Valerie Reynolds — 25 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have been searching for information on my great grandfather, Carl(Karl)Olsen b. 14 Oct 1879 in Bergen, Norway. His parents were Knute Olsen and Susan _?_. He had 2 sisters:Hannah and Sarah; 4 brothers:Olaf, Sam,Levi and Louis.I have no birthdates/places for any of them.
Carl came to the US by himself at the age of 12..supposedly his parents stayed in Norway. (Carl was to go to Des Moines, Iowa to live with relatives who were already there. Do not know any names for these relatives. He also lived in South Dakota...I found that he purchased some land in Meade County in 1911. He eventually moved west to Oregon.) Don't know if his siblings stayed or went elsewhere,other than Sam--he worked on a ship..don't know what he did...he either died on the ship or while at port. Supposed to be buried in Rio de Janerio.Don't have any dates for this event.
Carl told his daughter(my grandmother) that his "papers" are still in the Lutheran Church in Bergen...I'm assuming these papers are probably his birth/baptismal records. I would love to find the Church book with his records, but of course we do not know the area of Bergen that they were in. (We're pretty sure his father was a fisherman, so that would probably put them near the sea).
The family moved from the Bergen area to the Stavanger area, but we have no dates as to when this happened.
I'm assuming that Carl left Norway via Stavanger, but haven't been able to find anything to prove this. We also have no departure date, ship name, or arrival date to the US. I have checked all the usual sites (Digital Archives, census info, etc.) but have been unable to locate any of these family members. Is there a Digital Archives site for Stavanger, such as the one for Bergen? Do any of these Olsen's fit in with anyone else?
Any information is very much appreciated. You may email me direct also. Thanks in advance, Valerie Reynolds

OLSEN/KNUT(D)SEN/SIGVESEN(DTR)

Valerie Reynolds — 12 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

BJORGO family

abjorgo — 13 Jun 2007 7:06:24 GMT

Info about Ole Bjorgo and/or Jennie Tofslund possible VOSSA area of Norway

CATO FROM

onogiles — 7 Jun 2007 4:40:00 GMT

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON CATO FROM.BORN NORWAY BERGEN ABOUT 1924-34 HELP APPRECIATED. ONOGILES

Any advice please

craft730 — 31 May 2007 3:24:53 GMT

Can some one please give me some general advice about tracing my great grandfather who came from Norway to Wales probably in the 1880s. I have VERY LITTLE information to go on. Grandfather Elias Williams born in Norway 1876, father William Williams, sailor. There is a story that when the family came from Norway they changed their name to Williams to become more Welsh in character but that their original name would have been very similar in Norway,possible Williamsson. Can anyone suggest to me what their original name might have been.I know that this is very basic but I have to start some where.Where can I look to find records of people who left Norway in the 1880s.
Very grateful for any help.
Best wishes, Sue Ware,Brecon, Wales.

Any advice please

craft730 — 31 May 2007 3:24:54 GMT

Solveig Jonassen and Anne Marie Jonassen - immigration to New York in 1929

tarasouthga — 19 May 2007 7:29:25 GMT

I am looking for relatives in Bergen (Aalesund) Norway or US that are related to Solveig Jonassen 1900(great-grandmother - married name) and Anne Marie Jonassen 1922(grandmother). They immigrated to New York on the ship "Bergensfjord" in February of 1929. They lived in Brooklyn (Bayridge) New York.

Solveig had two sisters Myer and Borger (spelling?).

Anne Marie Jonassen married Vernon Edward Saenger in the 1940's and they had three children (Robert, Jo-Anne (mother) and Peder). Anne Marie died in 1958.

New York relatives included the "Nusser" family (Evelyn, Edgar)

Police Records of Bergen

jmfristad — 22 Mar 2007 8:19:34 GMT

Johannes Fristad (b.1859) was a constable for many years (1880-1900) in Bergen.
Anyone have any leads toward Police (konstable) records in Norway?
There are a few questions in specific:
1) Military/officers school - where did he attend?
2) Why he left Bergen for the United States after 20 years of service? Records of discharge?
3) Any information Police records might have would aid me in researching the individual's background.
Thanks.

Johan Martin Holthen - 3rd Class Passenger - Titanic from Norway

I_Volunteer — 4 May 2007 7:42:36 GMT

Source, photo and biography: (not all available on some passengers)

Johan Martin Holthen
Married to Bertha Gunhilde Holthen in 1912

Born: 1 April 1894
Residence: Bergen, Norway
Occupation: Seaman
Destination: New York City, New York, USA
Status: died in sinking - body not recovered

**not a relative - posting for genealogical purposes only

Looking for relatives from Bergen

Mara5 — 18 Apr 2007 8:00:44 GMT

I am looking for family of Martha Johnson (my great grandmother). She was born in Bergen, Hordaland on 26 Oct 1869. She came to the U.S. by herself (as far as I know) in 1890, settled in Washington State, married a Swedish man, Andrew Johnson, and died in childbirth in 1905. Her husband died 3 years later. They left 5 sons and 1 daughter. My grandpa was the oldest son.

According to marriage records in Tacoma, Washington, Martha's father's name was John Nelson and her mother was Rakel Autouson. I was named Rakel after this great-great grandmother.

In the 1900 U.S. Census, Andrew and Martha also had a Margret Autouson living with them (age 41) who was called the aunt-in-law, and she migrated from Norway in 1885. I assume she is Rakel's sister. This is all I know about Martha's family. If anyone could please help me, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Rakel

Fristad of Bergen c.1859

jmfristad — 9 Jan 2007 3:43:45 GMT

Looking for the father and mother of a Johann Johanneson (Olsen) Fristad. The 1900 census has him living in Bergen with his family, listed as the chief of police . The same census has his birthplace listed as Askevold Søndfjord NB, Norway- 1859. Any help on Askevold would be appreciated...

Fristad out of Bergen

jmfristad — 9 Jan 2007 3:36:07 GMT

martin midbo ( midtbo ),norway

siljemlone — 1 Jan 2007 8:13:01 GMT

we are looking for martins midbo relatives who left from bergen to u.s in 1923..
he was the son of berent and thea midtbo (midtbø)-fure askvoll in sunnfjord parish..
martin changed the name midtbø to midbo when he arrived in New York..
he died in 1967..
he lived in kings,brooklyn..
i do belive he were married to sigrid ( but i am not sure )and had 6 children..and he may have a daughter named irene ?
martin have still a brother ( my grandfather ) and a sister alive in Norway..and a large amount off relatives..

had been so nice to hear from relatives still alive in the u.s,since we have been looking for martin for a long time..

Father from Bergen

Irene — 9 Sep 2002 4:27:52 GMT

I am trying to find information on my father. He came to USA in 1923 from Bergen. Born March 23, 1900, Martin B. Midtbo which changed to Midbo upon arrival on the Stavangerfjord. His place of residence is listed as Askvold, Norway. His father is listed as Berent Midtbo from Gryttoren, Sondfjord and his mother's name was Thea. I can't find any of these places on the map and he always said he came from Bergen. I would love to find any of his family or any information. Thank you.

Thorstenson, Norway>Michigan 1882 & 1885

mwingerter0102 — 4 Jun 2002 9:11:09 GMT

Looking for other THORSTENSON/ THORSTENSEN researchers whose line came to Michigan or were born in Michigan.

Olaf (Olav?) Thorstensen came to the USA in 1882; his family followed in 1885. They settled in Fruitport, Muskegon County, Michigan and were there in the 1900 census; not sure what year they came to Fruitport. They had 11 children, some born in Norway, some born in Michigan.

They may have been from Bergen.

I'd like to hear from other Thorstenson researchers.

Searching for Schoning Relatives

Dorothy Trinen — 15 Nov 2006 5:21:59 GMT

Searching for present-day relatives of Schoning, my biological paternal grandfather, born 1880-1884, Bergen, Norway; emigrated to Chicago, IL, died Chicago, IL. (dates unknown).

Named father of Olav Sverre Angel Schoning [Nelson] who was born to Oline Andrea Linken Johnson in Christiana, Norway on May 30, 1905.

Married in Chicago to name unknown, date unknown; had at least one child, Ingrid Schoning, born of that marriage on August 2, 1907 in Chicago, IL.

Would like contact with any Schoning descendants or family members. Also would like to access birth certificate in Norway of Olav Sverre Angel Schoning and how to go about getting that. Olav (Olaf) was my father, died in Seattle, WA November, 1991.

Thank you.

Dorothy Trinen

Aase or Lars Berg of Gjettum, Norway

susie — 30 Sep 2006 10:40:49 GMT

Looking for the family of Aase Berg's grandmother from Norway. Aase is deceased but she has son Lars Berg. They visited Alabama in the late 80's..
Aase's grandmother and my grandfather Richard Brandt's grandfather were sister and brother. Am trying to find the family in Norway. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Susie

Sydnes farm, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway

pennysthiessen — 16 Jun 2005 2:04:38 GMT

Looking for family information regarding the Sydnes Farm, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway. Sydnes could have been spelled Sonnes/Sunnes. Looking for infor regarding Sjur Reinertson and his wife Anna Nilsdatter who apparently obtained the Sonnes gaard in 1804. Sjur's son Niels and wife Martha I believe had 6 children: Reinert, Sjur, Anna, Anna, Niels, and Torres. I believe the Sydnes farm was on Monastery Island or Halsnoy? I would really appreciate any help. Thanks, Penny (Sydnes) Thiessen

English

Dee — 27 Aug 2006 7:00:13 GMT

Can one view this forum in English?

Lars

Dee — 27 Aug 2006 3:53:00 GMT

Thanks Stephany, I'll check that out, I have emailed him already, so we will see.

Ancestors of Metta Christensdotter

Dee — 25 Aug 2006 3:06:18 GMT

I am trying to trace Metta Christensdotter's ancesters, mother father, grandfather, etc.

Systad

angelwings981 — 22 Aug 2006 4:25:57 GMT

LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE. CHRISTOFE SYSTAD BORN ABOUT 1902 IN BERGEN, NORWAY. HE CAME TO THE USA AND MARRIED FREDA CHISHOLM. THEY HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN MARY ANN LORRAINE SYSTAD, BETTY SYSTAD, CLIFFORD SYSTAD. HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU TO HELP ME!
DONNA THANKS

systad

angelwings981 — 22 Aug 2006 4:25:57 GMT

I'm looking for the Systad family that came from Bergen, Norway and settled in Washington State. If you have any Systad in Washington, please contact me... Thanks

Knutsdatter search

jgziehr — 27 Jul 2006 2:10:41 GMT

My wife and I visited Bergen in June taking her brother and sister, who traveled with us from Wisconsin, to visit the farm in Unneland where their grandfather, Mikkel Anderson, was born in 1861.

When Mikkel was born his mother, Ingeborg Knutsdatter born 1839, was not married but was shown on the Unneland farm in 1860 with her mother. We never knew what happened to Ingeborg after that.

Searching the on line Digitalarkivet for 1875 and also for 1900 I have found that an Ingeborg Knutsdatter. It appears that she was married to Velum Velosken, born 1841, and lived at a farm named Telnaes at Fjell.

Can anyone help me to verify that this is the same Ingeborg?

Thank you

John Ziehr
jziehr@wildblue.net

Arne Olai Rasmussen Kjerpeset & Eli Marie Nilsdatter Eikeset

Adriane_Adams — 11 Jul 2006 4:44:39 GMT

These are the names of my great-great grandparents from Norway. They moved to South Dakota and changed their last name to Rasmuson. Eli was born on Osnes farm in Eid. Arne was from Bremanger. Eli's father's name was Nils Erikson Osnes. Her mother's name was Johanna Andersdatter. Their last name became Eikeset when they moved to Eikeset farm just northeast of Kalvag.

If you have information about their families or ancestry, please contact me.

Descendants of Henry (Henrik Gunter Ordemann and Margit ???

nordemann — 14 Jul 2004 12:33:16 GMT

US Census 1930 finds Henry (Henrik Gunther) Ordemann from Norway, his wife Margit and their children Viola (b. abt. 1910), Margret (b. abt. 1913), Evelyn (b. abt. 1915), and Henry (b. abt. 1916) in Minneapolis, MN.

I'm looking for further details of these persons and their possible descendants. Alternative surname spelling: "Ordeman".

The origin of this family can be found on my homepage http://www.genealogienetz.de/privat/ordemann in the genealogy named "ho1" (sorry: in German only).

Nikolaus

Looking for Bergen, Hordalund Ancestors.

LaurieWestberg44 — 16 Jun 2003 12:27:13 GMT

My GGF Johannes Larson Kalvig came from Skaanevik, Hordalund Norway (born Aug. 8, 1856) in 1888 to America. His wife's name was Engeborg Karin Skjo, who was born March 18, 1857 in Halsen, Fjelberg, Hordalund. They emigrated from Bergen to New York to Iowa.

I am looking for any living relatives in Norway who are descendents or related to ancestors of my great grandparents.

Ole Ottesen from Bergen b. 1833

kingrm — 29 Apr 2003 1:02:49 GMT

I am seeking my husband's ancestors. His great-great-grandfather, Ole/Olaf Ottesen came to the USA from Bergen via Sweden in the 1880s. Ole was born 8 Nov 1833 in Bergen, Norway, and died 16 March 1902 in Tustin, Michigan, USA.

According to his death record and family papers, his father was Ole Ottesen as well, and his mother was Anna, possibly Mina Anna Johnson/Jansen. As far as I can tell, they never came to America.

Ole/Olaf had many sisters and brothers, but we seem to have lost the letter which told of their names.

I have found an Ole Christian Ottesen on the 1866 Census of Bergen, who may well be my husband's grandfather. He is recorded in an amazing household, with three women over fifty years of age, and an assortment of other men, women and children.

Does anyone have any information on this Ole Christian Ottesen, or clues as to how I would find more, so as to ascertain whether or not this is my husband's ancestor?

(I'm still not sure why I'm not looking for Otto Something as the immigrant's father, but the family insists that that Ole's father was Ole Ottesen, and not Otto. I can live with that.)

sabro

dirgis — 29 May 2006 9:06:03 GMT

are there still anyone named sabro in Bergan phone book? Do the phone books there give addresses?
thx Ann

Family

kenco80233 — 11 Jun 2006 4:12:54 GMT

y grandmother Martha Holm was born September 6,!878.She was born at Tungesvik,Bergin Norway to Haldor Torjorrnsen Tofftekalven and his wife Britta Kristofferson.She came to the United States at the age of 21. I am trying to find out if she has any family still living in Norway.I am planning a trip to try to research her family history.I would appreciate any information or sources to find this information. Thank You Kendall Collins

Looking for marriage records

tonianielsen — 14 Apr 2006 1:10:38 GMT

Is there a way I can find information about a marriage when I don't know the parish where the marriage took place? I am trying to find information about the marriage of Christence Marie Meyer and Niels Nielsen. Niels was a sailor from Denmark and Christence was born in Bergen.

I have found Christence's family in the the digitalarchives. Her father was Christian Magnus Meyer and her mother was Cecilia Fredrikke Olsen. Both of her parents died before she married.

I have copies of Niels' and Christence's death certificates which verifies that they were married. I know that they were married on or before 1879 (first child was born in 1879).

I am trying to find the marriage information in hopes it will give me leads to finding Niels' parents in Denmark.

Thank you
Tonia

Johansen/Johansdatter

Errin — 17 Apr 2006 7:47:29 GMT

I'm looking for more information on the following...

Birth & Death Date/Place for Erik Johansen
Born: 1858
Parents: Johan Eriksen & Gurina Larsdatter

Birth & Death Date/Place for Rakel Johansdatter
Born: 1863
Parents: Johan Eriksen & Gurina Larsdatter

Birth & Death Date/Place for Kristian Johansen
Born: 1869
Parents: Johan Eriksen & Gurina Larsdatter

Birth & Death Date/Place for Gurina Hansina Johansdatter
Born: 1874
Parents: Johan Eriksen & Gurina Larsdatter

Birth & Date/Place for Helene Johansdatter
Born: 1881
Parents: Johan Eriksen & Gurina Larsdatter

Thanks for your help! :)

Hansen/Hansdatter

Errin — 17 Apr 2006 7:41:09 GMT

I have a few names in my family tree that I've been unable to verify and/or find any information on. Can anyone help me?

Gurina Hansdatter
Born: 12 Mar 1878 in Norway
Died: 1914? in Norway
Parents: Hans Larsen & Gjertrud Simonsdatter

Klemet Olai Fodt Hansen
Born: 14 Sep 1880 in Norway
Died: in USA?
Parents: Hans Larsen & Gjertrud Simonsdatter

Anna Hansdatter
Born: 23 Sep 1867 in Norway
Died: 05 Oct 1908 in USA?
Parents: Hans Larsen & Gjertrud Simonsdatter

Thanks much! :)

Help researching family from Norway...

Errin — 13 Apr 2006 10:04:12 GMT

I need help rearching my great-grandparents from Norway. Here is the information I have thus far...

*WIFE*
Born: Martha Gurina Marie Dahl
Name After Emigration: Martha Marie Johnson
Parents: Johann Dahl & Gurina ?
Born: 24 Jun 1879 in New Bergen, Norway
Emigrated to USA: 1899
Died: 30 Oct 1959 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

*HUSBAND*
Born: Simon Kristofer Hansen Lokøen (or Fjelde)
Name After Emigration: Christopher Hansen Lee
Parents: Hans Larson Fjelde & Gjertrud Simonson Kallestad (Last name is Lokøy on Grave)
Born: 09 Jan 1873 in Fjeld, Norway
Emigrated to USA: 1892 April 5 from Bergen
Died: 17 Jun 1949 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa

I'm really confused with all the name variations!!! I'd love to find more information on my great-grandparents, their parents and their siblings. Can anyone help me? Thanks so much!

~Errin (Lee) Wilker
Castalia, Iowa

Sjur Johannesson Sydnes

pennysthiessen — 4 Apr 2006 2:38:47 GMT

Lars B,
You had info from the bygdebok for Fjelberg regarding Sjur Johannesson Sydnes and his wife Sigrid Torgeirsdotter. Is there any more info on these two? I am having trouble finding birth/death dates for them and if they had other children, etc. Also having trouble finding info on Valborg Sjursdotter Sydnes. LDS family search has her as Walbor. Any info you could pass along would be great. Thanks, Penny Thiessen

Evonne Cain - please contact me

Rosemarie Falvo — 31 Mar 2006 11:02:33 GMT

Hello,

I came across an archived message posted by Evonne Cain in 1999 regarding the Knudson family. I tried to e-mail her, but her e-mail spam blocker won't let me through. Evonne, or anyone who knows how to get in contact with her, please e-mail me.

Thank you!!
Rosemarie Falvo
rfalvo@yahoo.com

gg grandfather

ChristineDittmer — 28 Jan 2006 1:30:11 GMT

I'm looking for information on my gg grandfather Jens Jacobsen. His daughter, my great grandmother was Maren Jacobsen b: 05-10-1846. His daughter. She was born in Bergan, Norway. Died 11-04-1929, Chicago, Ill. I don't have any dates for him but thought his daughters information might help to find his.

Wold ancesters

saethre — 13 Mar 2006 11:47:49 GMT

I'm looking for relatives of Otelia Wold b. 1852 d. 1928, married Jens Eliasen Husvar b. 1847, married Halvar Anderson, married Fritjof Hansen Strand b. 1866 d. 1936. Otelia had a brother Peder Johannssen Wold. b. 1864, Sister Bergitta Johannssen Wold b. 1956, Pauline Johannsen Zahl Johannesdatter B. 1865, Nils Meyer Johannssen b. 1865, Jorgine Antonette Mark Johannesdatter b. 1869 & my grandmother, Jensine Ellingson perhaps Wold b. 1860

Looking For Solberg's

Pamela Immel — 9 Mar 2006 4:44:22 GMT

Am looking for any information about my grgrgrandfather and grgrgrandmother and grandfather, who came to the USA in 1884. Their names are Erik &Bertha Solberg son Ole K. Solberg, he was around 14yrs. when they came here. Only info. I have is that Ole K. was born in Ringerike,Norway, Jan.26,1871.They lived in Hanley Falls, Mn. You can e-mail me at: p_immel_2002@yahoo.com... Thank-you

Peder and Johannes Mattheus Moe from Bergen

Lill23 — 16 Feb 2006 6:55:48 GMT

My granduncles are said to have emigrated to the US and done ok as farmers. I just have not found the
emmigration nor definite confirmation in the states.
Peder was also called Pedro, in the US perhaps Peter.
He was born May 2, 1856 in Bergen, Norway. His brother Johannes, may have taken the name of Josh,
John and was born March 2, 1860. But where did they go. Do I have family after my granduncles?

Can somebody help me in accessing actual individuals ?
I am not in a position to buy documents or access
right now, not until I know we have found a person
with the correct date of birth.

Any help would be highly appreciated!!

kind regards,
Lill Juelsen, Norway

Translation requested

tonianielsen — 29 Jan 2006 3:48:41 GMT

The on-line Norwegian-American dictionary does not have a translation for the following:
Inderst, Oppsynsmand ved Fjeldstuen i Umbugt og Jaeger

Is this man a supervisor in the Elite troops of the Army? What does this phrase mean?
Thank you
Tonia Nielsen

Question regarding the Digitalarchives for Norway

tonianielsen — 29 Jan 2006 3:45:48 GMT

Hi
The results page on the digital archives tells me that i 14 results but only shows 10 to a page. How do I change pages to reveal the final 4 results??

Thanks
Tonia Nielsen

Gaute Jonsson Smør and Svale Jonson Smør

haak21 — 26 Jan 2006 10:25:42 GMT

i am looking for any information on the wife/wives of both the above people. they were the sons of Jon Halvardson Smør and Ukjent Svalesdatter Romer?? correct me if i am wrong on the parents..i am looking for information on which brother was supposedly married to Sigrid Gunnarsdatter Kane. i don't really have anything for dates on any of the people yet but i can look for some if it helps out. any kind of info is appreciated.

Carla hennie Monsson

Kathryn Booth — 25 Jan 2006 10:18:51 GMT

I would like to trace Carla Hennie Monsson, or any of her relatives.
My mother is named after Carla, and i would dearly love to know more about her.
my grandfather was in the British Navy during World War II and stayed with Carla and her family. my grandmother and Carla wrote to each other after the war, and i believe Carla was expecting her first child around the same time as my grandmother.
Any help you can give would be much appreciated.

Would like to contact Turid Bjerke

ToniaNielsen51 — 25 Jan 2006 2:15:10 GMT

Turid Bjerke posted a family tree containing Christian Magnus Meyer who is my husband's great great grandfather. Would like to make contact and exchange information.

Thank you
Tonia Nielsen

Olie Ovenberg & Johanna Kroocmo

mblainol — 17 Jan 2006 2:15:19 GMT

Looking for any info about these two people. This is my "dead end".
Other possible spellings: Offenberg & Krokmo (pronounced Kr-oe-km-oe)
Olie & Johanna's son:
Olaf (Ovenberg) Kroocmo was born in Bergen, Norway Feb. 5, 1884. Olaf had a dispute(over land)with his father, Olie and left Norway (at the age of 18) with his mothers brother (do not know the 1st name of the brother). Olaf took the Kroocmo last name. Olaf came to the US in 1902, married Clara Washinsby about 1907, was made a citizen in 1915, died Nov. 24, 1960 in Moose Lake State Hospital, Carlton Co., MN, USA.
In the 1910 US Census, Olaf list his & both parents place of birth Bergen, Norway.
Seeking info about his parents. Any leads would be great!
Thank you!

Ole Hildersmark Baardsen & Ingeborg Bergsto Nielsdatter

mullen3 — 27 Dec 2005 12:28:31 GMT

Searching for the descendants of Ole & Ingeborg's children:
1]Bertha Olsen(b~1865) + Elias Gjerde Amundsen(b~1864)
2]Nils Olsen(b~1868) +Hanna Andrea Olsen(b~1871)
3]Kristi Olsen(b~1879) +Andreas Dahl Pedersen(AKA-Peter Dahl b~1884)
4]Johannes Olsen(b~1884) +Teodor Lorents Taraldsen(b~?)
5]Brita Olsen(b~1876) + Gustav Jakobsen(b~?)
6]Anna Olsen(b~1870) + Kristian Hansen(b~1870)
The Olsen siblings were mostly born in ytre Moberg, Os, Hordaland but when married they settled in or around Bergen.
Would like to find living relatives as I am the grandson of Nils Olsen

re:- Early 1800s

clee001 — 23 Nov 2005 7:10:55 GMT

My late husband Greatgrandparents.

His Greatgrandfather was supposed to have been bringing horses to the U.S.A.

When on the ship he met a girl who worked for the White family, who owned the ship. This was when it was the White Star Line.

They married against the wishes of both their families and lived in Ireland.

I believe he changed his Surname to Houston. It must have been very similar in Norwegian.

How can I find out about this family?

Catherine.

Help to tranlate words on back of photo

AnnieinMinnesota — 7 Oct 2006 2:11:29 GMT

I have 2 photo albums that came in a box of books I purchased at an auction house. Many of the original photos have been removed, but there are still quite a few left, including tintypes. I am trying to figure out how to get them to the families they came from. Most are not id'd, however, there is one of a man taken in Christiana by Ernst Emil Aubert Fotograf, Christiania That has some words written on the back.

I am told that "Til" would mean To:
It looks like the name is Einar Nyhuus. The rest I am not sure of but it looks as though it probably says 1-31 of (month?) 1875.

Is there some place where the numbers one to thirty one and the names of the months would be written out where I could compare them to what I have in front of me to see if I can figure it out?

Annie in Minnesota

AKRE Family Bible with names and dates

PManaryTippett — 14 Aug 2005 5:49:12 GMT

There is a Lutheran Family Bible c. 1820-30 in the Brass Armadillo Antique Store in Des Moines, Iowa that has a long list of Akre names and perhaps Jameson or Jon****son with many birth dates (many in the 1830's) and other notations that I was unable to read because it was in a Scandanavian or German language. I did recognize the name Bergen. The names appears to be the descendents of a man named Lamson (or Samson) Jameson Akre. Some of the names are: Martha, Todden, Sofie, Anna, Susanna, John, Henry, Hans, Nils, Sara or Lara (could also be Lars), Engborg with dates and notes after each. Also, Gjorgne.

I am posting this message in case someone would be interested in having that Bible. I am not the seller, nor connected with it in any way. I just thought it a small gold mine in terms of AKRE genealogy information. It is in both #210 at the Brass Armadillo Mall in Des Moines, Iowa. You will have to contact them directly with any questions you may have. The telephone number is 1-515-282-0082 or 1-800-775-2140. The price on the Bible was $14.95 US$.

Anderson Heldal

oldarmymed — 18 Jun 2006 12:54:42 GMT

I am attempting to locate the grave of Aksel Andreas ANDERSEN HELDAL b. 4 August 1837 and d. 1 January 1913 in Bergen. Thanks.

Claus Bertram Clausen-Smerdale - Bergen Norway

Lisalipman17 — 16 Jul 2002 10:34:27 GMT

This was my great grandfather who as far as I know was in the Norweigen Navy and came to Australia and married in Australia in 1907. If anyone has information that can let me know more about his family life history or anything else including general knowledge of the kind of person he may have been according to the circumstances of the day, please write back.

Heidi, if you read this message can you help?

Descendants of Berge Claussen Smørdal and Anna Jorgensdatter Førde

lisa — 14 Nov 2005 2:10:30 GMT

Berge Claussen Smørdal b1858 m Anna Jorgensdatter Førde b1854 in Valestrand Sveio 18 nov 1881 and moved to Bergen. Anna died in 1895 and Berge remarried to Anna Gjertine Gullaksen Aarø and moved to Askøy, near Bergen.

I'm looking for living descendants (living in Norway or anywhere ) of any of the children from either marriage. Names of the children are from eldest Klaus Bertin b1882 (my great grandfather) Borgine Juline b1883, Jakobine Bertine b1885, Matilde Karoline b1887 (twin to Ragnhild Lovise died) Edvard Martin b1890 died (twin to Ragnild Lovise) Karl Johan b1892, Edvard Marin b1894. They were all born in Bergen

The second marriage produced Georg b1898 at Strudshavn, Sogn

The Smørdal farm is in Myking, Lindås, Hordaland and the Førde farm is in Sveio (Sveens) Fjelberg

Beutlich family

MARY DAN KUHNLE — 26 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for any info on the Beutlich family of Stavanger Norway. Anton Beutlich was a sea captain who died in 1878. Can anyone help?

From Lier, Norway to Leer, Alpena Co., Michigan

kjenter — 19 Oct 2005 10:11:45 GMT

I just started Norwegian research on my mom’s maternal side. I have been doing German surname research on my dad’s lines for about 15 years I know quite of few names and dates on mom’s maternal line, but can’t go back very far on mom’s paternal line. We descend from the 5 original Norwegian families who left Lier, Buskerud, Norway in the 1860’s and settled in Leer, Alpena Co., Michigan.
I am missing dates, sibling and I am sure more lines. I wonder if anyone recognizes the names I have listed below. I have also shown farm names. I don’t speak or read Norwegian.

Karen JENTER
Michigan

My great grandmother:
Karen Ottersen
Born 7 Dec 1848 Lier farm name is Kopperud
Died 29 Aug 1933 Leer, Alpena Co, Alpena MI
Married 02 May 1879 Norwegian Lutheran Church, Alpena MI
Spouse Martin Olesen (see his stats below)

Karen’s father:
Otter Olesen
Born 1 Jun 1821 Lier farm name is Kopperud
Died 11 Jan 1894 Alpena, Alpena, Michigan
Otter and his 3 wives had about 12 children

Karen’s mother wife of Otter:
Aderina Olsdt
Born 11 Mar 1819 farm name Svangstand
Died 08 Oct 1913 Leer, Alpena Co. Michigan

Otter Olesen’s father::
Ole Olsen
Born 9 May 1790 farm name Kopperud

Ole Olsen’s father
Ole Christensen
Born 1750 Lier farm name Overn

Ole Christensen’s father:
Kristen Rasmussen
Born not known probably Lier farm name is Gummerud

Here is another one
Ole Hansen born 17 Dec 1789 Lier farm name is Toverud

OK, this is my great grandfather
Martin Olesen
Born 1854 Lier don’t know day or month though, farm name Kopperud
Died 16 Feb 1923 Leer, Alpena Co., Michigan
That’s all the farther I can go back on Martin

Here is another family name
Ole Hansen born 17 Dec 1789 Lier farm name is Toverud

I have more family names and dates if anyone sees any connections

Johanna Eriksdatter Kokvold

Lavone — 6 Sep 2005 11:52:19 GMT

trying to find my family over there in Roros , Sor Trondelag . she met and had a child name Henning Anderson Kirkevold born 1874. Her name was Johanna Eriksdatter Kokvold born ? she died in Roros. her partner father of the child was Anders Henningsen Strudal.
would like to find her birth record and also her death records can anyone help me over there please.
Lavone

BRAASTAD

parryltd4 — 11 Dec 2004 2:14:16 GMT

LOOKING FOR BRAASTAD RELATIVES. NAMES INCLUDE ANDRINE EIDE, ALBERT EIDE, HELGA BRAASTAD, INGEBORG BRAASTAD, TRYGGVE BRAASTAD. BERGEN AND OSLO AREAS.

Father's Family Name

mark_hia — 19 Sep 2002 1:29:47 GMT

My father's family came from Norway. The family name is Hia. However, I don't know if that is the full name or a shortened version when my grandparents arrived at Ellis Island.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.