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Any help? Stavanger, Rogaland

Hal1613 — 8 Jan 2009 2:54:11 GMT

We have some family here in the states, but would like to learn more about the ancestors and family in Norway.

Here is what we know:
Wife of Hans P. Hansen:
Inger Olena Larson
b Dec 29,1888 Stavanger, Rogaland
d Mar 29,1932 Ogle Co, IL USA
Father-
Lars Gabrielle Larsen (believed Stavanger)
b Feb 9, 1861
d Nov 8, 1952
Mother-
Marie Olsen (believed Stavanger)
b 1855
d Jul 1, 1919

Family who moved to Norway

johnmills127 — 7 Jan 2009 9:53:18 GMT

Hi there,

My mums cousins Sidney and Raymond Bampton both emmigrated to Norway shortly after world war 2 ended and were never heard from again. Anybody know how I can find out what happened to them.
Many thanks.

Pearson - Peersen - or Jacobsen? Family naming practices....?

bandjjjj — 6 Jan 2009 1:10:16 GMT

My great grandfather was Lawrence Pearson. He was born on May 9, 1857 in Norway, and died in Duluth, Minnesota February 16,1943.

(He lived briefly in Wisconsin before moving to Duluth, and married a Grace Benesch about 1898. He was also a fisherman)

I've had no luck trying to figure out where in Norway he was born. The census records were of no help. No towns listed at all. There are also discrepancies in them for the years he immigrated, and naturalization. The only think I think I can say for sure is that he immigrated in the 1880's. So therefore I can't find an immigration record, or naturalization record. (it is also believed that he came to America alone, no other family).

I've been all over that Norway Digital Record site, but am not having any luck.

I sent away for the death certificate, and that was of some help. It verified that his place of birth was Norway, but no other details about that. I did get his birth date, and it also says his father's name was Jacob Pearson.

So here are my questions.
If Lawrence Pearson father's name was Jacob, shouldn't his last name really have been Jacobsen? Wasn't that the naming practice back then?

Would it be more likely that his father would have been Peer Jacobsen?

Also, what would be the most likely way to spell Lawrence in Norweigan?

Don't even get me started on how to spell Pearson (obviously not the Norway spelling), or Jacobsen.

I'm at a dead stop, and looking for advice. Am I at a dead end permanently? Any advice at all.....anyone? If you read this whole thing I thank you! (LOL)

Barbara

Annette, dau of Andreas ELLEFSENS/Beret Sofie HANSDATTER, Leksvik Parish, Norway

domomo — 7 Jan 2009 1:24:23 GMT

Annette b. June 15, 1872 Leksvikstrand, Norway. Daughter of Andreas Ellefsens(born at the farm Oldervig in Leksvikstrand son of Ellef Andersen and Anne Hendrichsdatter was born on July 23, and baptized on September 3, 1837.) and Beret Sofie Hansdatter(born December 31, 1833 at the farm Graven in Leksvikstand the daughter of Hans Christoffersen and wife Malena Gjertsdatter Graven) Their son (Annette's brother), Anton Bernt Andreassen,born March 3,1870, baptised in Leksvikstrand on May 7,1870. I am looking for information on Annette's immigration to the United States. I know she was in Nebraska by early 1893. She married William C. Vandenberg around that time. She died 20 April 1902 at Herman, Washington County, Nebraska. Thanks. Dot Morris

OPSANGER, RORVIG

Bobbi — 7 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for relatives or genealogy assistance. Family is from the Kvinnherad area.

Norwegian Farm names - Bogen

northinosouth4 — 31 Dec 2008 2:45:46 GMT

We think my great-grandfather came from a farm called "Bogen." Does anyone know if there is a meaning to Bogen in Norwegian?

He used the surname "Anderson" in the US.

Advice for novice geneologist?

TLMyn53 — 8 Nov 2008 1:37:07 GMT

Just beginning to search for my family, but have come to a dead end with my Norwegian GGpa. He immigrated in 1870 and I can't find any records.

Any advice on starting a search in Norway? I don't know where he's from except one try at the Norwegian site shows 6 of the same family name in Sor Trondelog. I'm REALLY green when it comes to searching anything over there. It's a bit scary. Not knowing the language, but I guess if I'm going to figure this all out, I'll get better.

thanks for any help. terriermynhier@cox.net

Gulsvik family from Hallingdal: Descended from Sigurd Mund?

BenjaminHertzel — 9 Nov 2008 12:45:33 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the theory that the family who owned the Gulsvik farm in Fla, Hallingdal was directly descended from Sigurd Mund? I have been told that Sigurd Mund's daughter Helge married Hjarande Gunnarsen Hvit. Their son Gunnar was the founder of the Gulsvik family farm in Fla. I can't verify any of this, but I am interested to know if it could be true. I have the entire line, if anyone is interested. Thanks very much.

Kjersti Olsdatter Almaasoyen

mom2blakeshelby — 19 Dec 2008 3:17:28 GMT

My great-great grandmother was Kjersti Olsdatter Almaasoyen. Would this be of the main farm Almaas? She had a child, Martin, out of wedlock between 1891-93 and she and the father were never married. She eventually married in 1896 to Kristoffer Kristoffersen Hugaas and they had three children together, Dordi b. 1896, Karl b. 1897 and Olga Karine b. 1899. On the 1900-telling for the Hugaas farm there is a Kari Olsdatter Almaasøien, age 45. I think Kari may be visiting the Hugaas farm at the time but do not know what relation she is to Kjersti. In 1904, Kristoffer, Kjersti, and the 4 children went to the US and settled in the Toronto, South Dakota area. I've found the family listed on the 1905 South Dakota State Census. Kristoffer died between 1905-1910. On the 1910 US Federal Census she is listed as being widowed and the children are living with her. According to Singsaasboka, (I think it may be in Bind III.) Kristoffer died and Kjersti remarried but it doesn't say when and who she married. I've been trying to anything on her past 1910 without any luck.

Other names that I have found for her are Kirsti Olsdatter Hugaas, Kerste Hugaas, and Christine Christopherson.

Would anyone happen to know anything about this?

Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you,

Becky Moore

Friis, Gunderson, Henriksens NAUSTDAL NORWAY

beth272 — 20 Dec 2008 2:31:54 GMT

Looking for information on a Friis Gunderson family from Naustdal Norway. I do believe there is still living relatives there. Would love to hear from you. Looking for info on the following
1.Gunhild Friis Gunderson Henriksens
2.Astrid Gunderson
3. Erling Gunderson Friis
I believe he passed away on 11/4/2004.
Thanks

Looking for descendants of Aage Westgaard

lenewestgaard — 6 Dec 2008 11:11:48 GMT

I'm looking for descendants living in the US who are descendants of Aage Westgaard and his wife Solveig. They had two daughters, June and Sonja. I think June married a man named Dave/David Morris, and Sonja married a man named Ray in Florida. Aage and Solveig lived first in New York, and then in Florida. Aage was born in 1905, and is the brother of my grandfather Egill. They were both from Østfold in Norway.
I think June had two children, Kent and Karen, and I think Karen got married around 1995 in New York.

I'll ba happy for any help :)

Ole Olsen & Johanne Gundersdatter

rmoore99 — 25 Aug 2008 3:39:46 GMT

I am looking for the marriage record of Ole Olsen (b. 1821 Grue) and Johanne Gundersdatter (b. 1825-1826). If anyone can help, I would be very appreciative!

Dahle arrival to America 1862ish...also looking for marriage for Dahle/Alrick in abt 1876

Paula0509A — 3 Dec 2008 4:26:30 GMT

Helge O. Dahle. B Jan 11, 1852 in Norway. D Aug 23, 1922 in Minnesota.

Arrival appears to be in 1862 via New York.
Marriage appears to be in 1876 to Ingrid Alrick.

I am looking for two things…does anyone know where he was born in Norway? Parents are Ole Dahle (probably not that helpful considering a number of males were probably “Ole” in Norway) and Magdoline Jacobson.

I am also looking for where the marriage took place to Ingrid Alrick. I’d imagine it would be in America and possibly Minnesota, considering if happened about 8 years after Helge’s arrival to America.

The Dahles and Alricks appear to have settled in Minnesota…like many others from Norway.

Any information regarding this would be wonderful!!
Thanks in advance!
Paula

My Morfar - Odd Atslev or Adslew

ingeridb — 20 Nov 2008 5:45:51 GMT

Hi, I am looking for information on my Grandfather,
Odd Atslev. During the Nazi Occupation he was married
to my Grandmother Ingerid Holum. They lived in Oslo
with my mom, Torun Atslev. My Grandfather told my mom
that his family was from Atslev in Denmark. But when I
contacted the Slaegt Atslev in Denmark I was told that
he was not listed with them. They told me that Atslev
is not a name but a town. My Grandmother was from
Nittedal. They are both now deceased. My Granfather
spent 3 years of his life during the Occupation in
either Grini or near a Hakadal Camp. Both my Grand-
parents were in their twenties during the war. If it
helps my surname is Skjerpe from Heskestad.

My Grandfather had a sister ( Vesla ) and a brother.

Tusen Takk
Gunn

Search for family records

Linda Aaker — 27 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Three of my four grandparents came from Norway. My maternal grandfather's family came from the Lofoton Islands area (the Larsien family), and I'm not sure where my father's family (Aaker or Aakre) originated other than Norway. Any help would be appreciated!

Nordise Elfrida Beck Nielsen

pauline_mishque — 26 Aug 2008 7:22:24 GMT

I am trying to trace the place of her birth and mother, or family.

She was born in Norway 18.10.1902. The actual place I do not know. She died in Norway 7.10.1978 (age 75). I obtained this from her husband's grave stone in Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire, England, where she lived for many years. Her husband's name was Stanley Victor Sales. Her father's name Nicolai Julius Maller Nielsen.

Can anyone help at all?

Thank you for your time.

Kind regards
Pauline

Looking for Erik Hov

addiegalles1 — 24 Nov 2008 1:24:36 GMT

Looking for Erik Hov - In 1999 He was in Gjøvol, Norway. Our connection is with the Holm name. Have lost contact with him and would like to reconnect.
Thank you
Addie Galles addiegallesd@rgv.rr.com

WW 2. Navy Grave Stones

JohnMcCready42 — 20 Jul 2008 10:36:23 GMT

I found some Norge grave stones in a cemetery in Glasgow Scotland and would like to send them to anyone or site that may be of interest to some persons. Any suggestions? Names: Pederson, Sulen, Petterson, Johannessen, Casperson, Simonsen,Christopherson, Hansen, Berg.Selvik,Kristiansen. The seem to be WW2 Navy stones. Men killed in action while serving in the navy.

Chistophersen - Lyngør

prpwhite — 11 Aug 2008 11:02:39 GMT

I have been trying to discover some background to Fredrikke Wilhelmine Christopherson who came to England in the late 1890s (probably soon after her mother died), trained as a nurse and spent almost the rest of her life caring for military families.

By the beginning of WW1 she had risen to the rank of Matron. During the war she served on the Hospital Ship Goorkha, then in the Egypt Expeditionary Force. After 3 years she contracted dysentery and returned to England.

She was awarded the 1914-15 Star with British War and Victory Medals, was Mentioned in Despatches and received the Royal Red Cross (First Class).

She died in 1930 at the rather early age of 58 and was buried in Dypvåg Cemetery with her mother Louise Amalie (Wiersen), herself dying at the early age of 47.

We know Fredrikke's father was Knud Bjørn Christophersen (a Mercantile Marine Captain), that she had a brother "John" (also in England at the time of her death), and that she had a sister Anna Margrethe who married in turn Marcus Marcussen and Theodor Martini Nielsen.

It seems Knud Bjørn Christophersen was from a long-established line of ships' captains and owners in Lyngør, but this is all we know. He was not buried with his wife and daughter, so was he lost at sea?

We have a local subscription to Ancestry.co.uk but cannot afford the International version, so cannot directly explore Norwegian resources.

If anyone can help to fill in some detail it would be deeply appreciated. We should be very happy in exchange to carry out a little research at this end!

Thank you very much or tusen takk...

Paul White
London

Thomas NELSON m Mathilda JULESON; Andrew NESS m Gunhild OLSON

marykayward1432 — 8 Nov 2003 3:23:05 GMT

I think Andrew and wife, Gunhild NESS were born in Norway and perhaps married there. They may have married est 1892. They had at least 6 children: Martha, Charles, Doris, Oscar, Vernon & Thelma NESS. They lived in Minnesota, but I don't know where. Perhaps Gunhild NESS was living with one of her children in Clearwater co, MN when she died there on 13 Sep 1961. Her maiden name was Gunhild OLSON born on 22 Jan 1872 "out of state", according to the Minnesota Death Index. There are 14 NESS deaths recorded in Clearwater co, MN in the MN Death Index.

Also seeking info about Thomas NELSON b 1881 in Ness, Norway the son of Nels TAROLSEN born in Ness, Norway and his wife, Olena SKRODUSTINA born in Odain, Norway. Thomas NELSON married est 1904 in Norway, Mathilda JULESON born est 1888 in Ness, Norway. Please contact me with info: Mary K. Ward, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, VA 23225; ph: 804-232-9338. Thanks!

Sandefjord, Olsen, Jensen

DonaldJMacdonald — 17 Nov 2008 10:07:58 GMT

I would appreciate any help in locating family of the following.

Olie Christian Olsen (father Olie Everison Olsen)married Petra Jensen (father Ole Jensen) in Sandefjord about July 1889 and emigrated to Scotland before 1891.
I believe that Petra had two sisters Karen and Ellen who also emigrated to Scotland about the same time.
Olie, in all the british records I have was listed as a "merchant seaman".

Martha Olsdatter Gjerstad

bbsberg1 — 4 Aug 2008 9:42:33 GMT

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

BORGERSON AND KJAR/CARR

bazzman793 — 29 Jun 2006 7:58:57 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Anders and Olavus BORGERSON who came to America around 1879. They were born in Ovre Eiker parish, Buskerud county--town of Haugsund/today spelled Hokksund. These 2 men had a brother Amund (b. 1850-1852) who stayed in Norway, a sister named Elen (b. 1854-54) who stayed in Norway, and a sister named Anna (b. 1865) who also stayed in Norway. Does anybody out there descend from one of them?
ALSO, I am looking for relatives of a Hans Kjar/Carr (b. 1864) who stayed in Norway--born in the Haug parish of the Ovre Eiker head parish in the county of Buskerud. Does anybody out there know of him? Thank you!!! Georgia

Gerulfsen or Gierulfsen or Gjerulfsen

gerulf4267 — 16 Nov 2008 1:38:32 GMT

I am looking for a tie-in between a Norwegian family and a Hans Christian Gierulff in Copenhagen, Denmark. The family name(s) of Gerulfsen or Gierulfsen or Gjerulfsen is concentrated in the Aust-Agder in the 1801 Norwegian census. I have been told by researches looking in Denmark that the family name is very unique so it is likely this is the same family.

Hans Christian Gierulff was in the Danish navy. He married Marthe Jensdatter 13 April 1832 in Copenhagen. Their children were Christiane Marie, Ander(s) and Carl Jorgensen Gjerulff. He may have been born 20 March 1807 in Copenhagen, Denmark to a Hans Casper Gierulf and Inger Catherine Joensdatter. This has not been confirmed as the name on the birth record is either Christian Gierulf or Christian Hansen. Hans Casper Gierulf was also in the Danish navy. Hans Casper and Inger were married 28 June 1805 in Copenhagen. They had another son, Anders Gierulff, born 10 June 1804 in Copenhagen.

Our family knowledge is limited. My great grandfather was Anders or Andre Gerulf, who surfaced in the 1870s in the Portland, Oregon area. It is said he was born in Copenhagen in the 1830s, left Denmark at age 14 due to a family/military conflict and came to the US via England. I have found no records between 1845 and 1870. It is said he changed his last name from Gerulfsen. It is also said that there was a relation to Queen Victoria in England that assisted him in leaving Denmark and travelling to the US as a cabin boy. I personally don't have much faith in this. However, since everything else appears to be fairly accurate I am including it jut in case.

bygdebok

rmoore99 — 14 Nov 2008 4:04:31 GMT

Are bygdeboks of any use for researching poor "tenant farmers" or do they just talk about the well to do? Thanks.

Ryghs Gaardnavne Help

rmoore99 — 14 Nov 2008 1:48:24 GMT

In Ryghs Gaardnavne, what does the abbreviation GN mean? Also, if anyone knows, could you please make sense of these for me?:

Skulstad - Vistnok opkaldet efter GN. 13 i Grue
Teppa - Se N. Odalen GN. 54, 11.

nordli or teppen farm, hedmark

rmoore99 — 6 Nov 2008 10:55:04 GMT

Does anyone happen to have any information on the Nordli or Teppen (Teppa/Tepstuen) farms in Hedmark during the 1800s? I'm looking for geographic info. Thanks.

Laura M Meling

SaHarris4 — 30 Oct 2008 4:47:16 GMT

I am researching a Laura M Meling - born November 1859 in Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway.

She married in a supposedly arranged marriage a Halver I. Halverson.

Before she married she had an illigetimate daughter. Emma M. Laura's grandchildren were told that Emma's father was possibly hung for the offense of sleeping with her out of wedlock.

Laura immigrated to the United States and married Halver Halverson four days later, the family was told that this was arranged.

Laura died June 20th, 1937 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

If you have any information on Laura or possible Emma's father it would be very appreciated - burzinegen@gmail.com

Elverum Bygdebok

rmoore99 — 7 Nov 2008 4:36:15 GMT

I would like to order the Elverum Bygdebok to do some research in, but I'm not sure which bind I should order. Does anyone know of a website that breaks down what is in each bind? The farms I am looking for are Nordlie and Teppa/Teppen/Tepstuen and the ancestors are Johan Petter Nordlie, Hans Engebretsen Nordlie of Hoff, and Olia Johnsdatter. Thanks so much!

children out of wedlock

rmoore99 — 6 Nov 2008 11:00:03 GMT

My ancestor, Johan Peter Hansen Nordlie (b. 1846, Elverum, Hedmark), was the son of Olia Johnsdatter (b. ~1824, Elverum, Hedmark) and Hans Engebretsen Nordlie of Hoff (no info except what I have written, which I found on his sons' birth registers). Olia and Hans had 3 illigitimate sons together and never married. Olia married a Herman Arnesen around 1854 and continued to have more children with this man.

Has anyone had a similar experience and know why two people would continue to have illigitimate children without marrying at that time? It has made it impossible to trace Hans Engebretsen's ancestry.

Thanks.

SOWEN ANDERSSEN MARRIAGE LIVERPOOL ENGLAND 1873

polly183 — 30 Oct 2008 3:50:58 GMT

I have found a marriage for a Sowen Anderssen and a Mrs Isabella Pape on 2 December 1873 at St Michael's Church Liverpool England.

Does anyone recognise this couple please ?

I have reason to believe the Mrs Isabella Pape 'belongs' to me, Isabella Whitfield married a Roger Pape in 1869, Roger died just before the 1871 census where Isabella is shown as a widow visiting her sister's McCoid family.

As Isabella's deceased husband was a Mariner I wonder if there is some connection to Sowen Anderssen.

Any help appreciated.

Kind regards, Pauline

Help, Please, With These Several Probate Words?

janealogy50 — 25 Oct 2008 11:51:23 GMT

Hello,

I am using my dictionaries to try to interpret a skifte record from the 1700s in Norway. The words have a Danish sound, however, and I am having difficulty. The words have to do with the animals owned by my ancestor.

1 Rød hornet Koe buskien (1 red horned cow ___)
1 Rød hornet dito angaas (1 red horned cow ___)
1 brunsallede dito Marjkolle (1 brown? cow ___ female?)
1 sortsiede dito bondkolle (1 black? cow ___ female?)

Finally, 1 gl: Slibsteen med jernsvef (1 old grindstone with iron???)

Could you please tell me what BUSKIEN, ANGAAS, MARJKOLLE, BONDKOLLE, and JERNSVEF mean? Thank-you very much.

Sincerely,
Jan

HIA

djdlpete — 28 Oct 2008 1:32:00 GMT

a record from the digitized parish records? I finally found a record of my ggfather's birth and I would like to print it. Does anyone know how?
T

Help, Norwegian Family Records

darrelbnelson41 — 26 Oct 2008 11:52:06 GMT

I would appreciate help in locating my gg grandmothers family information from Vardal, Oppland Norway. Her name was Karen Larsdatter born about 1808. Information provided to me in 2006 shows her fathers name was Lar Larsen but I can't find any information about her mother and other family members in the Arkivert.no. She married my gg grandfather Niels Olsen on 26 May 1832.

Nordland - Buksnes parish - Rasmusen/Jensdatter

Donald_Breneau — 16 Oct 2008 6:59:38 GMT

Seeking additional information on Anders Rasmusen and Andrea Jensdatter who were married 21 May 1861 in either Buksnes or Hoels parish ((they were technically separate parishes but there was only a parish record for Buksnes and Hoels events were not identified). Anders father was Rasmus Nelsen. Andrea father is not decipherable in the records I have seen. They had at least three children: Anna Jensine Rasmusdatter, born 12 Oct. 1860; Rasmus Mathias Rasmussen, born 13 Nov. 1862 and Antoinette Andersdatter, born 2 Oct. 1865. Later records identify Anders Rasmusen, Anna Jensine and Antoinette in the 1880's in Donna parish (Island of Donna) living in the community of Stassvag (various spelling used).

Any information on ancestry would be appreciated. Any information on Rasmus Mathias or on Antoinette Andersdatter woult be appreciated.

Immigration help

dimorphius — 17 Oct 2008 3:03:50 GMT

I'm trying to find some ancestors who immigrated to Canada between 1868 and 1873 from Norway.

My GGGrandmother, Caroline Jacobine Nikolaisdatter, married Martin Knudsen on March 15, 1868 in Ålesund, Norway. They had one daughter, Charlotte Elise born December 26, 1868 in Ålesund. Their next child was born in Ontario in 1873. Caroline was married previously, but that husband died. She had two surviving children from that marriage. They are Nikolai (born 1859) and Hanna (born 1862.) Hanna might also be "Manna" but she went by the name Minnie. Sometime within the 5 year window 1868-1873 Caroline, Nikolai and Hanna came to Canada. I know this, because I have their death info. I'm not sure about Charlotte and if she even came over. I know this is confusing, but can anyone help me find their immigration info? It would be greatly appreciated!
--Ronald

Sven Magnus Tidemann, born 3/6/1862, immigrated to US 1866

SusanneA1 — 17 Oct 2008 4:17:53 GMT

Hi, Sven is my great, great grandfather. We know he traveled from Norway to the US in 1866 at 4 years old. I am trying to find information on the journey Sven took from Meraker to the US (ship, port of departure, when he arrived in the US and where). In addition, I am looking for who travelled with him and his parents names. Any information you have would be helpful. Thank you so much for your help.

Susanne Albin

Looking for Olberg

Craig Erlandson — 20 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for people with the surname Olberg.

Hans Johnson

dimorphius — 3 Oct 2008 1:25:58 GMT

My GGrandfather is Hans William Johnson, born on January 3, 1877 in Holmestrand, Vestfold, Norway. This is the info that I have from several different sources, but I can't seem to find a record of this. I have been searching the Digital Archives of Norway online. His last name, according to his bible that I have, might have been Johanson, or spelled similar. He also had the following siblings who were also (supposedly) born in the same area: John Anderson, born 8/21/1871; Marie, born 3/10/1875; Anna, born 3/11/1878. Their parents are Andrew G. Johnson, born 9/17/1843 and Kaisa, born 3/6/1841. Both were born in Sweden, but I'm told they moved to Norway and had their first three children there. Would this account for my not finding the children? I'd love to find record of their births and to know their original last name. Same with any info on the parents, including when the family crossed over to America. I have found quite a bit about them since they arrived, but nothing before that. Can anyone help me? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Blekken Farm still there?

VickiBlacken — 31 Aug 2008 5:05:18 GMT

We're planning a trip to Norway and we would like to visit the farm that came to be our family's surname. Is there still a farm by that name near Halse, Mor og Romsdal? Any buildings still standing? I don't know much about how old Norwegian farms were organized, with many families living there. When did families begin to take the farm name as their surname? For visiting that area, is it best to fly into Trondheim and do you suggest we rent a car? Where should we look for a place to stay? How difficult would it be to tour around on our own? We would like to visit the town of Halse, the church, and any other sites that would have been there prior to 1868.
The only known relative I have been able to trace who emigrated is John Ole Blacken, b. 11 Oct. 1849 at Halse. Thanks for any help.

Immigration to Norway

yngve1972 — 9 Oct 2008 4:47:00 GMT

In modern day Norway there are immigrants coming to Norway instead of the other way around. Because of liberal immigration policies immigrants have been arriving in Norway in increasingly larger numbers from the late 1970s and onward. Twenty percent of Oslo's population are now immigrants from other races. In a few years time native Norwegians are expected to be a minority in Oslo. In the longer run, if everything keeps on going like today, native Norwegians will eventually be a minority in their own homeland.

How does people of Norwegian ancestry feel about this?

Huld and Olaf Eriksen

marylkeys39 — 13 Aug 2008 5:21:55 GMT

My grandmother, Laura Larsen Brustad, had a few pictures of people in Norway that were either old friends or relatives. One of them is of Huld and Olaf Eriksen, who were elderly sometime in the 1930's. I am wondering who they were and if they might have been related to her. Can anyone help?

Marriage translation

dimorphius — 10 Sep 2008 1:23:06 GMT

Can anyone read/translate this marriage record a the following link:

Source information: Møre og Romsdal county, Ålesund, Parish register (official) nr. 529A01 (1855-1863), Marriage records 1859, page 77.

Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=2261&i...

Permanent imagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20050727010078....

On line #17, 31 October 1858, is the marriage between my ancestors Mons Olsen and Caroline Jacobine Nikolaisen. Can anyone read the rest? Thank you very much for any help!!
--Ronald

Bothun Farm

jessiemekeller — 28 Oct 2007 2:36:35 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the Bothun Farm I believe to be in or near Leikanger, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.

Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Jessie

Emigration ship frm Norway

Dorothy Orr — 20 Jul 2005 7:07:59 GMT

05.06.1889 Hartvig A. Kristians, Fredrikke, Elen Anna Johans, Annette Johans lines 58745 thru 58748, left Trondheim on the ship Hero (National Line) destination Boyd, Mn. I found the ship Hero, but I cannot determine if it sailed straight to US or if it sailed to England and people had to change ships. How can I find out where the ship arrived in the US??

Karen Nilsdatter B) 31-1-1848

Ann Lawrence — 24 Feb 2002 10:15:30 GMT

Trying to find relatives of Karen Nilsdatter, she was born in Eie Eie, Nes, Ovre Romerike Norway. Her parents were
Nils Larsen & Karen Marthea Olsdatter.
She married Ole Olsen on 8-1-1871 in Nes, Ovre Romerike.
Came to New Zealand in 1872 and settled in Mauriceville North.
Any information about the family would be greatly appreciated.

Christine Olsen

gthomas1113 — 26 Sep 2008 12:26:50 GMT

Hi

Am looking for info about Christine Olsen, born 1872 in Asker. Her parents were Ole Christiansen and Maren Hansen. She had several siblings including a twin perhaps named Emil. She emigrated to US around 1890.

Thanks
Jeanne

occupations

johnsvendsen_1 — 29 Sep 2008 10:23:43 GMT

Can anyone tell me what is a "brustapper"

Ferdinand Fredrick Ossavy

PJCampbellMyhill — 8 Feb 2005 5:09:21 GMT

married to Ann Marie Johansdatter

Im trying to trace family of these two that remained in Norway in Hvaler. If anyone has any information please contact me

Help with Translation

MyMocha6 — 21 Sep 2008 7:39:02 GMT

I have two paragraphs written in Norwegian regarding my husband's great grandpa and would like to know if anyone could translate them for me if I send the page directly to your email. Thanks!

Johan E Anderson 1850-1928

blue48pw — 24 Sep 2008 6:21:37 GMT

I have very little information about my only Norwegian ancester who came to be known in America (Cambridge MA and Chicago IL) as John E Anderson, my great-grandfather. He was born 11 Nov either 1850 (per the 1900 US census) or 1851 (per his death cert) in Norway. The 1920 census says born in Christiana, his death certificate has an almost undecipherable town name (looks to me like Airling?). He came to America (thru Boston?) in about 1868. He married in Cambridge in 1872 to a Swedish immigrant Lovisa Hellgren. In the Cambridge marriage register, it says his parents were Anders and Inger, and his name was listed as Jens Andersen. He was married by Paster Gust Adolph Pehrsson, but I haven't been able to identy the church. I find the couple and their older children in the 1880 Cambridge census. They move to Chicago in the late 1880's. He was always identified as a roofer/slater/tinsmith. All together, there are 9 children that live to adulthood. We never knew any of our Anderson relatives...it was John's youngest son Charles Marshall Anderson who was my grandfather and he disappeared from my father's life when my dad was a toddler. I have been unable to find any living descendants of the other Anderson children. Daughter Hilda's death certificate says his name was Johan. I wonder if the E could be for Emil, his second son's middle name. The first son was name Louis--which seems to be after his wife. John died in 1928 in Chicago. I would very much like to be able to find a living Anderson relative. I would also like to trace his roots back in Norway. I know this is very limited information to start with, but any help anyone can offer would be appreciated. Pat Anderson Wallace

Samuel Olsen

Grandma2Jamey — 1 Jul 2008 12:35:56 GMT

I am trying to find the place of birth for Samuel Olsen. I have very little information but maybe someone can find the pieces.

Samuel Olsen (I believe this is corrct although I found Olson in diferent places)
Born 24 Aug 1847 Norway
Married Nettie Linn (Bengta/Beatrice) 17 Feb 1876 Knoxville. Knox County, Illinois, USA
died 17 Apr 1911 Orion Twp. Fulton County, Illinois USA

Thanks in advance for you time.
Ruth

Nannestad>Olsen-Valaug

@@rodohu@hotmail.com — 26 Jan 2002 4:50:47 GMT

Wish to be in contact with descendants of Erik Olsen (1765-1809) -m- Goro Knutsdatter Valaug (1771-1838) of Breen Farm(s), Bjerke, Nannestad, Akershus County, Norway. This includes surnames Eriksen -m- Ingelsdatter and Thoreson -m- Johansdotter (Johnson). Thanx....

Rakel Karine Haaheim

Lpeter1871 — 18 Sep 2008 6:53:49 GMT

I am looking for any descendants of my Grandmother's sister, Rakel. She was born in Norway on Dec.22, 1884 and left Bergen for Boston, MA in 1909. Not sure where to look next??????

Kittil Oleson

ShirleyHurrell — 23 May 2008 11:56:35 GMT

I would like to find out how to identify a "farm name" for my husband's Norwegian family. His gr-gr-grandparents were Kittil Oleson who married Kari Eriksdatter 22 Oct 1838 in Gol, Buskerud Cty, Norway. Kittil's parents were Ole Oleson and Gunille Kittelsdatter. Kittil and Kari had several children, one of whom was my husband's gr-grandfather Ole Kittilson, born 1842 in Christiana, Hollingdal and who emigrated to Lincoln County, SD when it was Dakota Territory. He married Nekolina (?) in ca. 1870. When Nekolina died in 1880, Kittil and Kari came to the US to assist him with his small children.

I have never been able to locate the farm name in Norway -- nor do I know how to go about identifying a farm name. Can anyone help me in this venture?

Helen Haaheim

Lpeter1871 — 23 Aug 2008 10:46:07 GMT

My grandmother Helen Haaheim was born on Aug. 28, 1882 to Odd Hgurtland and Katherine Larson. I am trying to find out where she was born and the names of her siblings, if she had any. Thank you for your help.

the meaning of Södskendebarn

lesmarcuson — 10 Sep 2008 4:51:45 GMT

I was wondering if someone can give me the translation of Södskendebarn? Thanks.

-Les-

Multi-relationships

kippalan — 11 Sep 2008 2:13:08 GMT

Greetings. I would like to find out how other people have dealt with multi-relationships within their family trees. I am researching both sides of my family, and have found many multi-relationships in my tree. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what type of software to use that would be able to calculate all of the relationships, since I am finding many ancestors who married their cousins? Would like any feedback and or suggestions.
Kipp

OLSEN,JENSEN

Holly Tooker — 16 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info on gGrandfather ENGEBRETH OLSEN (b 1854) and his father, OLE OLESEN, and his mother, AMBORG JENSEN, all born in Norway. Engebreth married a Swede, ANNA LOUISE CEDERROTH, and immigrated to the US and settled in Staten Island before 1890. Thanks!

Munsen help please!

Lpeter1871 — 21 Aug 2008 8:21:57 GMT

My grandfather Samson Munsen was born in Hardanger, Norway on Sept. 13, 1878 to Bryngel Munsen and Maddel Skoge. He came to America in 1898. Would love to find out whether or not he had any siblings. Thank you for whatever help you might provide.

Translation please for Elisebeth Hoff d.1789 in Lier

nelsongen — 31 Aug 2008 10:27:01 GMT

The death date for Elisabeth Hoff(my 6th GGM)is listed as NB. What does that mean? She is death #112 on
http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20061214660381....

Thank you

Nelson

Help

dimorphius — 4 Sep 2008 5:15:06 GMT

Can anyone read this? My greatgrandfather is named Nikolai Emil Olsen. He was born January 8, 1859. Is this him on this link under the last name "Jacobiis?"

Aulsund, Norway?

dimorphius — 4 Sep 2008 4:33:25 GMT

Can anyone tell me if Aulsund is a real place in Norway? Or is it Alesund? On the burial information of one of my ancestors who died in Minnesota, USA in 1884, she is listed as coming from "Aulsund, Norway." Can anyone help?

Translation please

dimorphius — 4 Sep 2008 5:44:00 GMT

Please disregard my other post. I'm new and just getting used to this.

My greatgrandfather came to America in abt 1882. His name over here was Nikolai Emil Olsen, born January 8, 1859. I believe he came from Alesund. In the link below, I believe I have found him (slightly different name) but it appears there is a father named Ole. Can anyone read this to see who the parents, etc are? Thank you!!!!

Source information: Møre og Romsdal county, Ålesund, Parish register copy nr. 529C01 (1855-1867), Birth and baptism records 1859, page 18.

Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=16025&...

Permanent imagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20070903670660....

Brennum

hllewiston — 25 Apr 2002 1:33:30 GMT

May also be 'Brenum'. Emigrated to the Coon Valley Wisconsin area about 1860-80. Our family reunion is coming up in July and I would like as much info an I can find. Jacob Larson Brennum emigrated from Skaabu. His father was Lars Opsal. Jacob married Marit Skogstad, and they had seven children (Petra, Tobias, Marit, Maria, Lena, John and my greatgrandmother Alma).I found a John Brenum in the 1880 census but the ages don't work out. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Translate: Dodsfald, Fodsler, Aegteskaber

sdspears — 21 Feb 2008 1:10:30 GMT

Do you know what those words mean in English. The dictionary I tried came up with zero results.

Blekken or Blaekken Farm or Family by that name

VickiBlacken — 31 Aug 2008 4:55:44 GMT

I'm looking for information about the following ancestors:
Jon Pedersen, b. around 1795, Sunndal, Mor og Romsdal
m. 1826 at Halse: Cora (or or Kari or Karen) Jonsdotter b. 1795 at Halse
I don't know when or where they died or were buried.
I know of one son:
Ole Jonssen (Blacken) b. 1821 at Halse
M. Marit 1846
Ole came to America and lived in Northport, Michigan. I cannot find him or the family on any ship's passenger lists. I did find two sons of Ole sailing from Bodo-Namsos, but the rest of the family was not with them. Any help would be appreciated.

Olaf Odegaard

lkaynt — 31 Aug 2008 2:56:40 GMT

I am trying to trace the family of my great grandfather - Olaf Andreassen Odegaard born in Kristiansand in February 1884, Son of Andreas Odegaard. I believe he left Norway between 1904 and 1906 for the US. He then departed San Francisco in 1908 for Australia. If anyone has any information it would be much appreciated.

Halsette or Halseth Family on a ship?

VickiBlacken — 31 Aug 2008 5:26:48 GMT

I'm trying to locate the following relatives on a ship's passenger list:
Oluf Andersson (Halseth), b. 1829 in Norway
m. 1854 at Halse: Elen Johansdotter ( Stangvik or Stanwick) b. 1828
I don't have any information further back on them: parents' names, dates or locations.
They came to America before 1894. I believe they arrived at Quebec. They lived at Michigan first. He died in 1908 and she died in 1907, in Washington State. I believe they had 5 children, but I don't know when they emigrated or if they traveled together.
If anyone can offer help in finding them on a ship's list, that would be great.

Nygaard family

KKGates — 27 Aug 2008 3:28:43 GMT

I am looking for the family of Einar William Nygaard. He married Alma Kathinka Andersen. They had 2 daughters, Inger (1917) and Eli Berit (1921), both christened in Halden Parish, Ostfold, Norway. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Michelsen, Christian Holst (1906) - 1999

Jill McGirr — 5 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Newsday, Long Island, NY - May 4,1999

MICHELSEN-Christian Holst, 93, born in Bergen, Norway, lived in Woodmere, New York and retired to Boca Raton, Florida. Mr. Michelsen was a masseur and physical director and a good friend to all. He passed away on May 2, 1999. He is survived by his loving daughters, Elizabeth Bardsley and Theodora Seaman and their spouses, Bruce and Skip; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Chris was predeceased by his wife, Marit Almskaar. Memorial Service to be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton.

looking for ship information from Norway in 1873

pbeckstrand_1 — 27 Aug 2008 3:21:50 GMT

I believe my G-Gpa Benjamin Anderson left Norway in 1873. Does anyone have access to ship records to confirm if he did indeed and if he traveled with anyone else. thanks Peg

Death Records-Death Lookups - Oyestad

jcravi — 26 Aug 2008 5:55:10 GMT

Can anyone help to tell me how to look up the deaths of
Inger Katrine Tellefsdatter (Tellefsen) b. 1855, Laura Helene Tellefsdatter (Osuldsen) b. 1858, Pauline Mathilde Tellefsdatter b. 1860, Knud Ludvig Knudsen b. 1870 Severina Olava Tellefsdatter b. 1865 (she may have moved to Fjaeve in 1880. All the others were from Oyestad. Their father was Tellef Knudsen died in 1893. Their mother Elise Rebecca Larsdatter died 1867. Thank you

STANALAND surname British or Scandinavian? INTERESTED in DNA project?

AWStanaland — 26 Aug 2008 5:22:06 GMT

My husband was born 1944 in Angelina County, Lufkin TX, on a line of STANALANDs that track from the N/East (New Jersey area) and a branch going south through the Southern USA states of North / South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and on to East Texas in the mid to late 1800s. The basic line in East TX is still in Nacogdoches County, which borders Angelina Co TX.

Current family history on the STANALAND name reveals quite a few spelling variations ...including STANLEY in American records. Right now the research leads to Britain in the 1600s, but some of the research leaves me with many questions. And there is precious little ongoing research on the line ...after a couple family research books were published in the past. I think those books are extremely helpful to Americans researching the line ..but there is some family lore / and possible assumptions that suggest we all need to put our heads together and do some more research.

I have put the following on the STANGLAND, STANALAND and STANLEY message boards ...

Is STANALAND a variation of the STANGLAND / STANGELAND surname? or a variety of other surnames such as STANLEY, which is a variation on the STANALAND line.

Re DNA for GENEALGOGICAL purposes has become very common and useful for connecting people who relate genetically. I am involved for genealogy purposes in 3 projects through Family Tree DNA out of Houston, with lab at Univ of Arizona.
See for info: http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com
info@familytreedna.com

My spouse is a STANALAND and I am considering starting a surname Y-dna project (male STANALAND DNA candidates). There are 2 STANLEY projects ..and the STANALAND surname does appear with that spelling, however other spellings are used and possibly many individuals with differently spelled surnames are all the same line genetically.

Surnames being considered: (and others can be included)
Stanaland, Stanland, Staniland, Stanoland, STANGLAND, Stangeland, Stanley, Stanly, and Stenlund, and Stanlan or Stanalan, Stanilan.

I have not yet made up my mind to begin the project. There must be willing male candidates with the above surnames to serve as candidates, and right now I find the interest in researching the line painfully slow and postings on the line to be few and far between.

Is there any interest in learning if the research so far on the line is correct? or wrong and possibly based on some assumptions or family data handed down with a few errors. Is the line British? or does it have origins elsewhere? in Scandinavia for instance?

With a Y-DNA project, each candiate's sponsor (anybody can sponsor a candidate, not necessarily the candidate himself) will be asked to provide a lineage from the candidate back to the oldest known ancestor. This can be provided in a brief paragraph explaining the line ..or be a GEDCOM file created with your chosen family tree software. The Gedcom is shared in a simplified format on the direct line back to oldest known ancestor ...and living individuals info (birth or location) can be 'privatized' or not shown if preferred.

The test itself is simple (I'm involved in 3 projects on McLAIN "Clan MacLEAN", BROCK and PULLIN / PULLEN) ..and consists of mouth swabs used to take simple cheek 'scrapings' that are placed in tiny vials and returned to the lab in the envelope provided.

Tests can be ordered for 12, 25, 37 and 67 markers. The 12 marker test is very basic and will show a large # of matches ...but is a good beginning. The cost right now is $99 for the basic test through Family Tree DNA.
http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com
info@familytreedna.com

To narrow down the matches and find more closely related 'cousins' that can help you discover more about your own lines, I would have to suggest the 25 or 37 marker test, and eventually you would likely want to 'refine' or upgrade to the full 67 markers...with each step up in marker #s costing more ...or you can being right away with a 37 or 67 marker test.

Be aware that researchers sometimes discover non-surname matches ..or that they match with nobody having their surname. These things happen quite often as infants born to one man are raised by other fathers and assume the new surname that is passed along through the generations. So the genealogical DNA does open the doors to new and helpful information, not only by discovering your genetics, but also by connecting you with other people you match genetically who have their own history / research to share.

There are 'female' mitochondrial mtDNA tests available, and my mother is participating in one for me, but so far I find that the mtDNA is less useful as the surname changes each generation...however it is an option when you have a deadend in research and have no other choice or no male candidates.

PLEASE ...let me know if YOU have an interest in participating in a male Y-DNA STANALAND surname (all variations of spelling) project at Family Tree DNA. Post here please ...or email me directly if you wish.

Audrey in TN

Engebressen and Nordlie

rmoore99 — 25 Aug 2008 3:35:27 GMT

Johan Petter Hansen Nordlie (b. 1/23/1846, c. 1860) was the illegitimate child of Hans Engebressen (sp) Nordlie and Olia John*son* (not sure of the end spelling). I am stumped with Johan's parents.

1. Where could the surname of Nordlie come from? It doesn't follow naming patterns.
2. Would Hans and Olia have gotten married? I can't find a marriage record.

Thank you!

Johannes Reppen from Sogndal, Sogn and Fjordane

wadoka — 23 Aug 2007 9:44:50 GMT

My maternal grandfather, Johannes, was born in Sogndal April 3, 1891 and arrived in the USA March 12, 1909. He originally lived in Dane, Wisconsin and later moved to Mnneapolis, Minnesota where he married Lena Olnaess, originally from Bergen, Norway. John lived in Minneapolis until his death in November, 1978.

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

Need translation help! Nordlie

rmoore99 — 22 Aug 2008 8:31:13 GMT

I just began researching my husband's family history. I found the digital archives in Norway and am having a hey-day except that now I'm stuck.

I need help deciphering a parish record. My great-great-grandfather in law's name is Johan Petter, towards the top of the page. It looks like his father is Hans Engebre.. Nordlie. That's about all I can figure out. If anyone can decipher the rest of the parents, godparents and last catergory, I would GREATLY appreciate it!

The image link is: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20070603300637....

Just FYI, here's the family line if anyone can offer any more help (especially on the women!)!

Harald Nordli, b. April 1882 in Kristiania, (emigrated to Boston in 1902), son of Johan Nordlie, b. 1846 and Thea, b. 1846

Johan had a previous wife, Christine, and two children, Johanne Wilhelmine and Ferdinand.

THORSVIG

Trishymouse — 8 Jan 2008 9:42:43 GMT

I'm researching the Norwegian family surname THORSVIG. I don't know where they came from in Norway which is a huge problem. Where do you recommend I begin my research using Norwegian records (I've exhausted records after they came to the United States...) Thank you...

Kosernoug

RCHOGAN42 — 18 Nov 2006 12:14:57 GMT

I am attempting to trace my great-great grandfather. His name was Ole Olsen. He married Antoinette Pedersdatter on 12 Dec 1875 at Ettrick, Trempealeau County, WI, USA.
Age at wedding was 24. Wife was 17.

Birthplace of Groom was Kosernoug / Kosernaug
Birthplace of Bride was Ringsaker

Grooms parents were Ole Olsen and Margit Bjornsdr
Brides parents were Peder Johannesen and Olive Ausendr

He was a farmer by trade.

Of this marriage there were three sons: Martin, Oscar, and Julius. 2 of the 3 sons attempted to change the name to the Norwegian "Haugen", but the clerk being of Irish decent spelled it "Hogan" thus my spelling of Hogan.

The marriage record of Julius, Death Certificate of Oscar and Martin all indicated fathers name as Ole Hogan.

I have no leads as to where Kosernoug is, and no history of Ole Olsen of whom I am trying to find. I do know that Antoinette remarried sometime after 1884 to an Olai Moe, but I cannot find death record of an Ole Olsen.

Please email me with any type of response at rchogan42@yahoo.com.

Many thanks.

Sjur Larssen of Hallsette and Brita Olsd Hauglum

pekarekr — 14 Aug 2008 12:50:46 GMT

Could someone please help me to find the marriage record of my Norwegian ancestors:

Sjur Larssen Hallsette
b. 1743 Hallsete
d. 3 Jul 1835
Brita Olsd Hauglum
b. 1750 Hauglum Arnafjord Vik Sogn Norway

I would appreciate knowing if I have ancestors at Hallsette or Hauglum farms for several generation. I don't know the names of the parents of either Sjur or Brita, so if you find this information, I would be very pleased to know!

You may respond by email if you prefer: pekarekr@ties2.net
Thank you very much! -- Ramona

Frederickson HELP

LeonardMatthews — 14 Oct 2006 8:32:24 GMT

FREDERICKSON
Hi, Eva Elizabeth Frederickson born in Pendleton Salford in 1914, > Her Brother Horace V Frederickson born South Manchester in 1915, > Their Father Horace V Frederickson born 1888 Toxteth Park Liverpool. > Their Mother Emma Elizabeth Barnett born 1891 Salford. > > Horace V Frederickson's 1888 Father was Laurit(z.s.y)Hartmond Frederickson born 1857/58? St James Place England a ship's rigger, married Euphemia Walker in 1884 at St Michaels,Toxteth Park,Liverpool. On the 1881 census on board the Samaria berthed at Liverpool, but on the census he gives his birth place as Norway. > On Laurits marriage certificate his Father is Frederick Frederickson a gold smith,born Norway. So have come to a dead end unless ?????????

Any help would be great.
Barry

Lÿbek family at Rødenes sometimes Den Norske parish

pekarekr — 14 Aug 2008 12:40:00 GMT

My grandmother's grandfather, Iver Hansen Lÿbek, was born 10 May 1827 and baptized 20 May 1827 at Den Norske Rødenes. His birth/baptism record says his parents are

Hans Halvorsen
b. 1798
Rødenes, Østfold, Norway
m. 21 Nov 1826 Rødenes
Anne Pedersdatter
b. 1787-1795

Is there a marriage record for Iver Hansen Lÿbek to

Karen Sophia Jörgensdatter
b. 8 Aug 1828 Romskoug Rødenes Østfold Norway
bap. 16 Aug 1828 Sundsrud Rødenes
Her birth record gave me the names of her parents,
Jörgen Halvorsen and Ingeborg Thorsdatter

They have a child, Johanna Christiana Lÿbek
b. 21 Dec 1855 Lÿbek farm at Rødenes Østfold Norway
bap. 6 Jan 1855 Rødenes, Østfold, Norway

I would be interested in anything more about this family, but especially the marriage record.

I would like to know if this family lived at the Lÿbek farm for many generations.

You may contact me by email if you prefer: pekarekr@ties2.net

Thank you! -- Ramona

Hodin (Hoden)

dimorphius — 3 Aug 2008 2:16:53 GMT

Looking for info on Antoinette Hodin. She is my great-grandmother from Norway. It might be Hoden. She went by the name Nettie and was born about September 1859. She came to America in about 1867 and married Nikolai Olsen in about 1883.

Ole Olsen Haaden

dimorphius — 6 Aug 2008 11:13:50 GMT

Ole Olsen Haaden was born about 1825 in Skogn, Nord-Trondelag, Norway. His wife was Anne Johanna Pedersd who was born about June 1829 in the same town. Does anyone have any info on these individuals? I'm most interested in their parents, but also brothers and sisters. Thank you.

Looking for Mydske Myskja

peckyburegister — 14 Jun 2008 3:49:37 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for relatives of Karl, Bjorne, Olaf (children of Arne Karlsen Mydske), and Klara or Penfried Mydske. (spellings may not all be correct)

All would have been born somewhere between 1915 and 1930 in Norway, possibly Haram area.

I am also looking for relatives of the following people:

Martinus Karlsen Mydske b. 1880
Kristine Karlsdatter Mydske b. 1882
Peder Karlsen Mydske b. 1884
Johan Karlsen b. 1886
Arne Karlsen b. 1887
Maria Karlsdatter b. 1890
Karoline Karlsdatter b. 1892
Halvard Karlsen b. 1898

All born in Haram.

Thank you!

Julie

Martha Olsdatter Gjerstad

bbsberg1 — 4 Aug 2008 9:41:58 GMT

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

Looking for information on my GG Benjamin Andersson

pbeckstrand_1 — 4 Aug 2008 1:36:59 GMT

Hi,
Just checking to see if anyone can tell me when my GG Benjamin Andersson left Norway for America. He emigrated from Sweden his home land to Norway in 15 Sept. 1871 and sometime prior to 1875 came to Minnesota, USA. If you can help me find the time when he left it would be greatly appreciated. Also if he left with any family members as well. He was born 10 July 1844. Thank you for your help. Peg

Request translation help

BillAndersenJr — 30 Jul 2008 5:44:39 GMT

What is the English translation of the comments on the right side of the image, next to #19 & #20, Christian and Lars Petersen?
Thanks in advance.

Request another translation

BillAndersenJr — 30 Jul 2008 6:40:40 GMT

The attachment is from column 9 of a parish register of deaths. What is the English translation?
Thank you again.

Hindahl

Taunya Gosso-Brown — 26 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on the surname Hindahl. Alfred Christ Hindahl was born on 8/8/1879 in Ellsworth, WI and died on 4/29/1963. Was born to Peter Hindahl and Sigrid Flatten and was married to Gina Caroline Holman on 7/29/1916. Alfred is buried in the Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Ellsworth, WI. Any info going past Peter and Sigrid would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Does Breive mean anything to you?

thinkadam — 24 Jul 2008 9:15:57 GMT

Hi - and thanks in advance for looking.

My last name is Breivis via Lithuania. Its root is Breive according to family records, sometimes with a little dot over the last 'e'. Via Google, it doesn't look to have any meaning in Lithuania. Phonebooks show a small few there, but not anything like what shows up in Norway, Scotland as well. In Gaelic, a Breive would seem to have been a village judge of sorts. It’s also a sept of the surname Morrison – pointing me to old Norse. Is this making any sense or am I off on some tangent? Got anything to add?

My Thanks,

Adam

need help please

sammiejane1 — 23 Jul 2008 5:11:40 GMT

hi i have a relative who married a norweign lady called either Ingrid Gerd Kirstiansen or Nielson in 1946 in cheshire england, how can i trace this family
many thanks Sam

Looking for relatives of Olga Rood - Frederickshald, Norway

ginya1949 — 16 Jul 2008 2:35:59 GMT

Olga Rood was the daughter of Jens and Bollette Rood. She was born on August 5, 1879, in Frederickshald, Norway. She married Olaf Magnus at her native home in 1905. In 1906 he came to America, and she followed in 1907. They lived in Chicago, IL, USA until 1921 when they moved to Lisbon, WI. Olga Rood Magnus died on Feb. 14, 1927, from pneumonia. She was survived by her husband, Olaf Magnus, a son Severre, and 3 daughters: Jennie, Margit, and Solveig. She was also survived by her mother Bollette Rood, four sisters and four brothers.

My husband is the son of Olga's daughter Margit. Margit (Margaret) passed away on May 11, 2007. Margit has one surviving sister, Solveig.

The family would love to find the missing Norwegian relatives if at all possible.

If anyone can help us find Olga Rood's family or her husband's family (Olaf Magnus)(whose family we know nothing about), please contact me with any and all information that might help us find the families.

Any help whatsoever, would be greatly appreciated.

Ginny DeLong
email address: rdelongs@twcny.rr.com

Ludgson Lutro

freaky391 — 12 Jul 2008 2:25:18 GMT

Hi i was wondering if anyone had any information about the parents or descendants of Ludgson Lutro Born 0797 in Norway Died 0852 Norway, any info is majorly appreciated.

KENESVORGE? ( place in Norway?)

SPW784 — 17 Jul 2008 12:54:10 GMT

Trying to decipher a town(?) that my grandmother had written in an index card with regards to family coming from Norway or Sweden.

I think it reads KENESVORGE. I've checked a few placed, and have not been able to find a place name similar to this.

It pertains to my 3G Grandfather Hans VINGE ( became Henry Winger once in the USA) . In 1870, he was listed as a Pianomaker in the New York, NY census. He emigrated from Norway/Sweden around 1864-67, as one child was born in 1863 in Norway and another child was born in 1867 in New York.

If I could find this town he may have come from, I can begin my research in the "old country". Thanks!

Asbjornsen's Berte Tuppenhaug

jackdog93 — 13 Jul 2008 10:42:09 GMT

I'm looking for the story Berte Tuppenhaug by Asbjornsen. My ancestor, Mads Olsen Knai, is a character in the story. Can anyone tell me where I can find it?
-Jack

Help on Siblings family

mpg1234 — 13 Jul 2008 8:23:06 GMT

Hello, I am looking for Hilda Knutsdatter, she was born 25 Oct 1850, in Ullensaker, Akershus, Sigford Knutsen, born 10 Nov 1857, in Ullensaker, Josephine Knutsdatter, born 26 Jun 1860, in Ullensaker, and Edward Knutsen born 26 Jun 1860, in Ullensaker. They are all siblings. I am looking for their families, who they married, where they lived, did any emigrate, children they had, when they died.

Ludgson Lutro

freaky391 — 12 Jul 2008 2:24:49 GMT

Hi i was wondering if anyone had any information about the parents or descendants of Ludgson Lutro Born 0797 in Norway Died 0852 Norway, any info is majorly appreciated.

freaky_39@hotmail.com

Knaibakken

jackdog93 — 7 Jul 2008 9:48:06 GMT

I'm looking for information on Kristoffer Knaibakken and his wife, Johanne Olsdatter. I know he was born in 1791 and she in 1789. They had one daughter, Marta Knaibakken, born in 1817 on the Knain Farm, Hurdal, Norway. She married 3 times, to Hans Grue, Haaken Larsen, and Johannes Melby. I need her (Marta Knaibakken) date of death. It might have been in 1882. Also need her parents' dates of death and marriage. If anyone knows anything, or has any information on them, don't hesitate to reply!
-Jack

Olaf Nilsson Nyberg

Gayle279 — 8 Jul 2008 3:41:36 GMT

I am trying to find out what happened to this family. I am hoping that
there is someone who may have info about this area of Norway.

This is the Information that I do have:

I found Olof Nilsson Nyberg, (born November 30, 1839 in Sweden), on the 1900 Norway census living in Kristiana with his wife Kaysa and their daughter Marie Oline.

I was not able to find him on the earlier census.

They lived in Sagen Parish in 1869 and Trefoldighet parish in 1883.
I do know that they were still there in 1905.

I found a son born on August 7, 1866 in Asker. His name is Johan.
(I think the children's last name was listed as Ols.)

Johan is NOT listed living with them on the census and I can not find him anywhere else on this census.

Is there is a Bygdebok or some other form of information for Asker, (or any other area that they may have lived).

I have searched the Digitalarkivet and found the birth of both of the children and the marriage of Olaf & his wife Kaysa. I tried searching Ellis Island for emigration records.
(If I were sure what their last name was, it would help a lot).

I am interested in finding out if there were any other children, and what may have happened to the family. I have looked for death records for each of them, but could not find them.

It would be a great to find the marriage record to both of the children. I have looked on Digitalarkivet, but I am so limited by the language.

Most of my reseach is in Sweden, and I am not familiar with Norweigen
reseach, so any informtion would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help.
Gayle Nyberg
Minneapolis, MN