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Hans and Caroline Halverson- Ringerike,Norway

Eric Halverson — 1 Jan 2001 4:15:34 GMT

I am looking for information on my GrGr Grandparents, Hans and Caroline Halverson. They are from Ringerike Norway, in the Buskrud Fjord. The dates I have are round 1850 - around 1900.

They had a son, Hans Andrew, who came to America and lived in Grant Cty, Wisconsin. He married Tillie Georgeson, also from Ringerike, Norway.

If anyone can help me out, I would appreciate it !

Thank you !

Eric Halverson
ORCA1982@YAHOO.COM

Ole Nielsen Mossefin

JonPaulson1954 — 4 Jan 2009 3:11:39 GMT

I am looking for info on Ole Nielsen Mossefin from Voss, Norway. He had a twin sister named Guro and they were born in April, 1834. In 1912 he was in Oakland, California, but I don't know what name he was using, possibly Ole Nelson. He also had a sister, Britha Vinsand in Iowa. Guro died in Wisconsin in 1912, she was married to Gulek Kolve. Thanks for any info.

Opheim Ancestors

jhopheim — 8 Oct 2001 9:49:28 GMT

My grandfather and his parents were from Sogndal, Norway. Their name at that time was FARDAL. Great-grandfather Erik came to the U.S. in 1881 and settled in Minnesota. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

John H. Opheim, great-grandson of ERIK JONSON FARDAL

Gulsvik family from Hallingdal: Descended from Sigurd Mund?

BenjaminHertzel — 9 Nov 2008 12:46:11 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.

find my norwegian ancestors

Mark Selvig — 7 Apr 2000 5:02:33 GMT

My father was Alfred, his father Alfred and both born in the U.S..His father was Christopher Nils born in Bergen married, Anna Gillund from Oslo born in 1869
I think he was in the Navy and sailed a ship to Chicago IL U.S. . I don't knoe if he stayed or returned to Norway. Where can I find info on the Navy and on Selvig Farms
I hope my spelling of her name is correct

Hovland Farm, Egersund, Rogaland

lhhoss1 — 20 Mar 2007 6:03:14 GMT

Any information on Guri Malene Jacobsdatter (b. 1760, Hovland) and Diderich Tollagsen (b.?, place unknown) and their family Many Thanks!

Hagen Family

Brett Clifton — 16 Apr 2006 5:19:06 GMT

Hi, I am looking for any information that anyone may have about my great-great grandparents, Martin and Carrie Hagen. I know that they came from Norway and ended up living in North Dakota. I know that they had a daughter named Jennie (my great grandmother) who had two husbands, Jens Orsten (died of influenza) and Harold Orsten (my great grandfather), who died in 1962 in Enchant, Alberta, Canada. If anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it.

Brett

SJELDRUP b. Norway

edarcy10 — 7 Sep 2008 4:35:01 GMT

I am writing on behalf of a computerless friend who is in search of her parents, Alfred and Fernanda SJELDRUP. He was b. Norway ca. 1900; she was b. Norway ca. 1905. They were living in Brooklyn when my friend was born in 1931. Alfred d. 1931. Fernanda d. 1935. My friend was adopted and has no more information. We would appreciate any information.

My family and I on a lookup of Karl Iver Stendal.

GeoFiles — 20 Jan 2006 6:49:37 GMT

My family and I would greatly appreciate if someone could look up Karl Iver Stendal, born March 09, 1907 in Steindal, Norway. He moved to America and married Christine Johnetta Johnson. He died on May 25, 1989 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pederson from Lofoten (we think) Norway

Roz75 — 9 Aug 2006 2:54:00 GMT

My family is looking for information about our Great-grandfather and his family from Norway.
Sorry to say I do not have all the information I should to ask for help. We have been working through a spelling problem with place of birth and even his first name. This is what we have at this time.
Lawrence, Lorenz or Lorentz Pedersen, Lawrence was used the most.
Date of birth: April 1858, from the 1900 Michigan census
Location of birth: Lofenden Norway but we think it was a misspelled and should be Lofoten
Came to the US: 1881, from the 1900 Michigan census
No record of parents, brothers or sisters remaining in Norway or coming to the US.
Married: Hulda Peterson/Patterson in 1883. We think in Whitehall Michigan. The church that they attended is no longer active and we are trying to find the records.
Lawrence and Hulda had 8 children and he pasted away on Feb. 17, 1921 in Fruitland Twp.. Muskegon Co. Michigan, USA. Any information would be Great.
Roz Boyer

Rotie/Roti Family

RichCorless — 7 May 2007 6:01:29 GMT

Hi,

My wifes GG Grandfather was a gentleman called John Roti. On his death cert it states his nationality as Finland (not Finnish) however family legend states that he was from Norway and not Finland. In some reasearch on the net I found an interesting reference to Finnmark a province of Norway. Is this true? If it is are there any Roti/Roties that come from that area?

John was born in c.1850 to a David Roti (who was rather unhelpfully a fisherman). John was a sailor who latter married a Welsh girl however he died at sea shortly after his marriage and his Rotie descendants (the surname altered from Roti to Rotie during this time) continued to live in Wales.

Any help or advice on Norweagian internet records (which I can't seem to find) would be fantasic

Many Thanks

Rich

Olaves Andersen

andersenpeta — 6 May 2006 1:26:16 GMT

I am trying to find information on Olaves Andersen.

I have no details of him except that he had 2 sons,
Johan Diderich B 1848 & Otto, brth unknown

Johan is my husbands grandfather. He was a mariner and settled in Adelaide, Australia where he married Sara Thompson.

If anyone knows of this family or how to search for records in Norway, any help will be appreciated.

Cheers Peta

Rasmus OLSEN & Kari KNUDSEN census help please!

casey745 — 16 Mar 2008 12:50:39 GMT

I am trying to find my great grandparents in the 1875 and 1900 Norwegian census. Their son, Gunnar Olai RASMUSSEN, was born in Sortland, Norland in 1882. I found him living (Municipality: Haugesund) with another family just 3 months prior to him immigrating to the U.S.

Gunnar's marriage certificate lists his parents as Rasmus OLSEN and Kari (possibly my namesake, Karin) KNUDSEN.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Best regards,
Karin Corbeil

Can anyone read this?

dimorphius — 17 Oct 2008 1:12:02 GMT

I am having trouble reading entry #10 at the following link:

Source information: Østfold county, Eidsberg, Parish register (official) nr. I 10B (1857-1866), Migration records 1859-1862, page 410.

Permanent pagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=360&id...

Permanent imagelink: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20060404030837....

The name is Caisa Pettersdotter. I can make out she is from Sillerud. The rest, including whats written under her name, I'm not able to make out. I also see there is a date: Oct 15, 1861. Can anyone help? I'm having no luck tracing this ancestor back to her birth records in Sweden. Thank you for any help!
--Ronald

Sloulin

LLongtine1180 — 11 Jul 2001 5:08:05 GMT

I have info on Olaf M. Sloulin who was born in Wi .Married Thilda(Mathilda) Torfin They got married in N.D. 6 May 1900. They had 4 children that I know of.Thilda is a relative of mine.

surname GRINA

gedgrina — 17 Mar 2007 5:34:11 GMT

I am looking for the accidental norwegian emigration to Latvia/Lithuania in the 18th century.There are very few persons carrying surname GRINA in Lithuania today. The most ancestral one (George Grina) found in Lithuania in 1812. He married Domicella Gabrenaycie, Vieshynty parish.

Gedi

Gulseth family

Laura Chiara — 11 Jul 2000 10:55:46 GMT

Looking for ancestors or relatives of Selma Victoria Gulseth dob-unknown (late 1800's)Moved to the United States with parents.

Bernt Michael Johnson / parents John & Karie Nielsen

chazj7211 — 11 Oct 2008 4:20:14 GMT

I am searching information on my Great Great Grandfather Bernt Michael Johnson, born 17 May 1849 somewhere in Norway, his father was; John Nielsen, mother; Karie. Bernt came to Racine, WI USA in ca. 1870. He was a shoemaker and a violin maker when he first arrived in Racine, later he had several US patents credited to him. Looking for Brent’s birthplace, information about parents, etc.

He married Caroline (Karie) Gulick 24 Dec. ca. 1872 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Racine, Wisconsin USA. Karie’s father was Gulick Egilson (Kleven) and her mother was Ingeborg Qualset (Nystul) both born in Norway.
Thank you in advance,
Charles Johnson chazj@ticon.net

Searching for Frovik relatives

mmhauge — 17 Jun 2003 2:37:40 GMT

My family is searching for relatives of ours who would be descendents of Tom (Torjus) and Dina Frovik or Martine Frovik Hauge and Sven Hauge, who all settled in the U.S. between 1900 and 1913.

Sami language

digi54 — 30 Sep 2008 4:01:51 GMT

Does anyone on this board speak Sami?

Thanks,
Lisa

Olsen's in IOWA/SOUTH DAKOTA

Valerie Reynolds — 15 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on my great grandfather, Carl K. Olsen b. 14 Oct 1879 in Norway, possibly in or around Bergen; d. 5 May 1956 in Warrenton, Oregon.
Received a copy of his Minor's Naturalization Record that states he appeared in open court on 3 Oct 1900 in Webster City, Hamilton Co., Iowa to make application to become a US citizen. It was signed on 21 Aug 1908, also in Webster City, Hamilton Co., Iowa. He was living in Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa on 14 Aug 1908, as I have a copy of a receipt from the General Land Office from Rapid City, South Dakota which gave Fort Dodge as his address on this date.
Carl had purchased land in Cooper, Meade Co., South Dakota and built a sod and timber home in Jan. 1909, and he and his wife (name unknown....first name may have been "Minnie") established residence in the home on 4 Feb 1909.
Would like to find out whether Carl and his wife had any children together, what became of them? Did Carl and his divorce? Something happen to her?
Hoping someone out there has some info on Carl and his first family, or has Olsen's that came from any of these areas. Would like to hear from anyone who does.....
Please email me direct also.
Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Valerie Reynolds

Bertha Neilsdatter

Lois Bakken — 21 Aug 2001 9:52:37 GMT

Hi,
Am just starting a search and am undecided as to who to start with. My great grandmother, Bertha Neilsdatter was born in Loiten, Norge Sept.23,1844. I believe it was 1872 she immigrated to Wisconsin, marrying Ole Peter Weverstad or Villestad. How do I learn more about her?

Or info on proceeding would be much appreciated.
Thanks much.
My e-mail address is: lucetta3@acegroup.cc
Lois Bakken

PS......... She came to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, married Ole, lived in Onalaska, then Frenchville, Wisconsin. Had three children, Peter, Hannah, Otilda. Peter was my grandfather.

Kaarodale farm, Pedar Anderssen Tiljetness, Marit Reitan

Kim Goodfellow — 13 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching my great-grandfather who emigrated from Norway around 1907-1910. His name was Pedar (son of Andrew) Tiljetness (?), born 14 July 1885, who lived at one time in the farm of Kaarodale. He married a Marit Reitan, born 13 January 1880 in Vinjeora, Norway. I know there are cousins still in Norway, as a great-aunt contacted them 30 years ago. This information has been all word of mouth, so some may be incorrect. Anyone who can help me, it would be much appreciated.

translator needed

dimorphius — 13 Sep 2008 2:46:28 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I could send a scanned image of the inside cover of my GGrandfather's bible for translation? It is a couple of sentences handwritten which includes his name. Somebody wrote it when it was given to him, I'm guessing. I've tried some of those translator websites, but it seems to lose context. Can anyone help?

Decendants of Tjøl Tjølson Gjesdal

maglady52 — 21 Dec 2002 4:59:26 GMT

Hello, I am looking for descendants of Tjøl Tjølson Gjesdal and Kristina Aadnesdtr Eidland. They were from Gjesdal Farm near Stavanger, Norway.
They had 13 children and all but one had surviving descendants. I am hoping to bring up to date the work that my great, grandmother, Cornelia Gjesdal, began 80+ years ago. Please contact me at parrill@rmisp.com Thanks!
Marge Hanson Parrill

Martin Martinsen from Oslo ?

peaserl01 — 10 Sep 2008 3:46:18 GMT

I am doing research for my cousin who is looking for information on her grandfather Martin Gustav Martinsen aka Martin Gustav Westbye, born 11 Jun 1892. I don't know the parish, of farm. Thank you for your help Angie

Ole Olsen Haaden

dimorphius — 6 Aug 2008 11:13:01 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.

A place called Teppan?

rmoore99 — 27 Aug 2008 2:41:20 GMT

I have found that 3 ancestors I am researching claim to be from Teppan. I found this information on Elverum, Hedmark's church registers. Does anyone know anything about Teppan?

These ancestors are Johan Petter Hansen Nordli (b. 23 FEb 1846 in Elverum on his birth register and Teppan on his confirmation register) and his unmarried parents, Hans Engebretsen Nordli and Olia Johnsdatter. I can't find any information on Johan's parents, except that Olia is from Teppen and Hans is from Nordlie of Hof.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

Kosernaug

RCHOGAN42 — 18 Nov 2006 12:14:57 GMT

A marriage record from Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, USA between

Ole Olson and Antoinette Pedersdatter on 12 December 1875 indicated that Ole was from "Kosernaug". He was some 24 years of age at this point in his life. [I have the history of Antoinette, but am looking for Ole.] This marriage record located at the French Lutheran Church inEttrick, Wisconsin also indicated that his parents were Ole Olson and Margit Bjornsdtr....

Any help would be greatly appreciated in your thoughts where to look further back on this family.

I run into issues at about the 1884 (when my g-grandfather was born... let alone, I cant find a birth certificate or registration at the church for this baptism.) or greater time period. Thus the great need for the 1890 Federal census. This would help clarify his place of birth. Some census' have indicated he was born in Norway, others Dane County, yet another location has indicated a possibility in Racine County Wisconsin. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. There is no knowledge of where his family came from in Norway, thus, the Unknown area...

Few others have mentioned Koshkonong, not too far from Madison, Dane, County WI, USA; but I live in the TwinCities of Mpls and St Paul, Minnesota... Madison is 5 hours away drive.

Olson is the Married last name
Lie is a witness to the marriage of Ole and Antoinette
Hogan is my last name... [too many Olson's on the mail route and 2 of 3 brothers wanted to change it to the Norwegian 'Haugen' but the clerk was Irish, thus the 'Hogan'
Haugen - same story as above...

Thankyou for any help or ideas one can provide.

Axness , Nesheim , Semley , Lillegraven

Emil Axness — 19 Oct 2000 12:11:03 GMT

I am looking for the Norwegian ancestors of the above surnames. Torsten and Jules AXNESS emmigrated to USA in 1870's. I don't have much other than Torsten's spouses name was Maria Semley. I don't know if the Semley name is spelled correctly.

Translation Assist Please

bumperbug1 — 8 Aug 2008 9:42:47 GMT

Can someone translate this text I located in 1801 census?

"Fieldlap som har sadt sig ned at rydde i marken"

I am having some difficulty with this.

RE: LOCATION OF REISEN

bumperbug1 — 7 Aug 2008 7:42:05 GMT

Can anyone direct me on which county
Reisen
Tr
is located??? I found this listed as a
birthplace in 1900 Norwegian census
for Lars Aanesen.

Hodin (Hoden)

dimorphius — 3 Aug 2008 2:18:58 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.

Descendants of Ole Evenson

Svein Frislie — 20 Dec 2000 8:56:47 GMT

Ole Evenson is the brother of my great grand mother. He immigrated to USA in 1900. We was born January 19. 1879 in Ringsaker, Norway. His parents were Even Johannessen and Igeborg Olsdatter. He could also have used the surname "Frislie" or "Evanson". One sister and one brother of Ole immigrated in 1904. His sister lived in North Dakota. His brothre was killed in World War I. The only information I have about Ole is that he had many children.
If you have any information about this Ole Evenson, please contact me on E-mail sfris@start.no

Looking forward to hearing from somebody!

Regards from
Svein Frislie

Carl Olson relatives

Richard Carlson — 21 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for relatives of Carl Olson 1848-1930 who settled near Starbuck, Mn. Carl married Ann ? and had 6 children: Amund, Anton( my grandfather ), John, Peter, Ole, And Annie

More help needed please

sammiejane1 — 24 Jul 2008 7:17:25 GMT

A very kind person helped me to find the deaths of some relative, i need more help please if its not too much trouble.
Alfred Pugh b8/9/1912 d 4/11/1982 married in 1946 in England to a Gerd Ingrid Nielson/Kirstiansen b7/7/1921 d 1/12/1986, both buried atAlfgset gravlund Oslo, what i want to know is if they had children or grandchildren if so could i contact them and i also want to know how to obtain a copy of Alfreds Death certificate.
A lot of wants. many thanks in advance
Regards Sam

klosters/Closter norway

sunhair2008 — 25 Jul 2008 11:05:15 GMT

hiya~
I am looking for info on Louis Closter he was born in Norway 1834 he had a wife named Anna Kloster born in Norway 1836
they had 5 children John R Closter born febuary 1860 in norway
Julian Closter born in Norway 1862 Ole Closter Born 1865 in Norway the other two children Charles closter was born 1877 in Iowa and Henry Closter born in 1879 in Iowa

they immigrated to the united states between the years of 1865-1877 where they settled in the Marion, Plymouth, Iowa

I do not know where in Norway they are from but my great grandfathers last name went from closter to kloster

Help needed and dont know where to look

sammiejane1 — 22 Jul 2008 9:42:31 GMT

Hi i am trying to locate a relative that lived in Cheshire in England, he married a norweign Lady in the UK but then they went to live in Norway in the 1960s, how do i locate him and his family.
Regards Sam

Elling Klemmetson & Sarah (Syverson), bio

ccountr1 — 3 Jul 2008 8:33:43 GMT

ELLING KLEMMETSON & SARAH SYVERSON
Pioneer Tales, Pennington Co, MN p. 220

Elling Klemmetson and Sarah SYVERSON immigrated to America at the ages of 18 yrs and 19 yrs, where they came to Spring Grove, MN.

Each arrived in different boats with their sisters and brothers. Elling's father died in Norway in 1874, so his mother, Kristi Klemmetson, came to America with her six children.

Their oldest son, Helege, came here one year earlier. In a few years, Kristi Klemmetson moved to Ulen, Minnesota; also sarah Syverson's oarents and family. There Elling and Sarah were married at the age of 23 yrs and 24 yrs. They settled down and made their home there. Ten children were born to them at Ulen, 1 boy (Benhart) died at the age of 6 weeks.

Year of 1902, Klemmetson's bought a farm 2 miles northeast of McIntosh, MN. The two oldest boys, Carl and Henry chased the herd of cattle fra Ulen to Faith and stayed overnight at White Earth.

They raised corn, potatoes and grain and besides milking cows, chickens and turkeys. Then in 1913, Mr klemmetson explored the reservation that was 30 miles north fra McIntosh, He bought a 160 acre farm in Kratka Township. He went out there during the summer and built a five room house, a barn and granary and chicken coop. In the fall, the family moved out there. It took two days to make the journey.

Elling Klemmetson passed away Oct 21, 1936 and Sarah Syverson Klemmetson on Feb 1, 1940.

Their ten children were:

Carl Klemmetson married Carrie WOLD:
they farmed 2 miles fra Highlanding; Carl passed away Feb 1, 1919 during the flu epidemic.

Christine Klemmetson married John REEK -live near Erskine

Henry Klemmetson married Olga LEBACKEN -live near McIntosh

Caroline Klemmetson married Halvor VOXLAND -live near McIntosh

Oscar Klemmetson married Edith ENERSON -live near McIntosh

Edward Klemmetson married Minnie HAUGUM - live near Wilmar

Annetta Klemmetson married Bert TYNER -live near St. Paul.

Elida Klemmetson married Bennie MOAN -live near McIntosh

Manda Klemmetson married Odin HANSON - Silverton Twp, MN

Alvin Klemmetson married Clara CHRISTOPHERSON - live near Highlanding, MN

--page 220 Pioneer Tales, Pennington Co, MN

LEERSTANG/LERSTANG

exlibra — 14 Dec 2002 6:26:28 GMT

I am researching my former husband's family history
to connect to our son. The LERSTANG family
farm was or is located near Porsgrunn. Variations
of the spelling of the name may include
LEERSTUN and LEERSTAN. I would be most grateful for
any information.

Nordrum/Nordrun

msrapp — 13 Sep 2001 3:51:14 GMT

Not sure which spelling. I am looking for information on a Hans Nordrum/Nordrun. He married my great aunt Martha Swenson. She was born Dec. 1883 and died Feb. 1940 in Columbus, ND. This is all I have. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Lygtebo

jdwoodco — 29 Jun 2008 5:32:00 GMT

I am looking for my family. I only know of my great great grandfather who came to US in 1882. He was born 2.26.1857 in Sogn, Norway. They went by the name of Lygtebo here in the US. His name was Arne A Lygtebo. I would love any info to help me find some family information. I have been told that he did have a brother names Lars. I don't believe any other family members came to the US.

Brothers of Aashiem of my Grandfather's side (1911)

bless95008 — 1 Jul 2008 9:26:48 GMT

My Grandfather's name was Tollef Aasheim (Thomas Olson)'s brother name was Ole Aasheim was in Stoughton, Dane, Wisconsin that I have old Christmas post Cards of 1911 to Norway of Ole Aashiem's address of Norge (Norway), Mr. Tallif Aashiem's address of Norge on Hvideseids R___, ______, Lellimarlan, Norge, and Mr. Halvor Aasheim , Hoideseids, ________ Tellimarlan, Norge.
I dont know how to spell the name of Tellimarhan or Fellimarhim???? on the post card. Hope this helpful and God bless you all

Aasheim -1888 Norway

Virginia Satterlee — 20 May 2000 1:37:40 GMT

Tallef Aasheim born in Kviteseid,Telemark,NOrway on August 19,1888. He came to USA and his last name changed Olson. Please e-mail: satterleevirginia#hotmail.com. Thank you and God bless you.

Hans Grendahl, bio

ccountr1 — 27 Jun 2008 8:16:55 GMT

HANS GRENDAHL
Mr and Mrs Hans Grendahl came here fra Telemarken, Norway. They had six children:
Ole
Nels
Henry
John
Annie
Tilda (Mrs CHARON)

All lived around Edinburg, ND. Mrs Hans Grendahl had a half-brother (Hans DAKKEN), who retired at Edinburg. They are buried in the Hvideso Lutheran Cemetery, ND.
--page 587 Walsh Heritage, ND USA 1881-1981 Vol 1

* I located the Grendahl's at the following website: www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu Institute of Regional Studies, in Fargo. They have 4 Grendahl bio's; 4 Grendahl Naturalization records and a Sophie Grendahl on the 1885 Dakota Territory Census.

Spelling?

Sharon Shane — 16 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to trace my Norwegian family history.

I am unsure of the spelling of the family's last name, though I believe it is either Myrfield, Murfield, Myrfjeld or Murfjeld.

Are there any Norwegian surnames close to one of these spellings?

The family emigrated to Minnesota in the late 1800's. I believe they came from the Oslo area, but again I'm unsure.

Thanks for any info.

Lena Rodsett, b. 1885

Jeff Neilly — 25 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am heading to Norway in the first week of June, and I was hoping that I could find some information on my Great-Grandmother whoes name is Lena Rodsett. She was born on June 30, 1885. She also went to Canada at an early age and was married in BC in the county of Kootnay in the city of Nelson. My email is medboyz @ earthlink.com

Anna Hopen Soren Sorensen possible arrival USA in 1890 need lookup

robnfk — 17 May 2008 6:06:39 GMT

Hello
A friend is trying to find her Great grandmothers family in Norway. Not much info to go on. Anna Hopen came to USA as a servant with Soren Sorensen. possibly in 1890 they went to
Wisconsin. But we cant find her in a census. In 1891 she had a son Henri Olai Sorensen but she was single never married so it is unknown why she gave him the sorensen name. He ended up living with an Abrahamson family.later a Johnson family. sometime in the 1940s he changed his name to Henry Oscar Johnson.
Are there any passenger lists to search for Anna Hopen coming to usa with the Sorensens.
any help or Ideas would be greatly appreciated I know nothing about Norway genealogy.

Carlson (Carlsen?,Karlson?,Karlsen?)

Joyce Warren — 11 Apr 1999 5:02:41 GMT

My grandfather immigrated from near Drammen or Hokksund, Norway around 1901. He went to Moorehead Minnesota, and then to Invermay Saskatchewan, Canada. He left 2 brothers and a sister in Norway, Christson, Jon, and Maren or Marta. His father was Carl Eriksen or possibly Carl Carlson. The only other names I know are Ragnhild and Jenny ( his nieces possibly) and Wang, which might be his mothers name. As you can tell I don't have very much. But I do have pictures, with Norwegian writing on some. If anyone knows any of these names I would appreciate any information. My grandfather Martin Carlson? was born in 1884.

Skyberg Family

sallywinters — 27 Dec 2004 12:53:26 GMT

Hi

I'm very new to this,John Skyberg was born 1886 I think
it was in Minnesota.John's son Donald was born Nov 8, 1928
in Luverne,Minnesota. I think you may be on to something.
John married Grace Parrish on May 6, 1912. I have tried
to find something in Minnesota on rootsweb,with no luck.
I hope you can tell me how to find out more or see if
you have time to get more information for me it is so great to know someone can help me.

Thanks sooo much
Marcella Winters (Skyberg)

Maria Ullerike Larsen married to Johan Andersen

cargor61 — 19 Jan 2008 11:53:45 GMT

Looking for information on Maria Ullerike Larsen married to Johan Andersen, both from (Christiana)Norway. They had three children: (daughter-name unknown)born 1884, Ludvig born 1886 and Johan Anton born 1887. The father went to USA and was a sailor during the spanish-american war and died aboard the ship USS MAINE in 1899. Maria died in 1932. Son,Johan went to the U.S. IN 1905 for work, was hit by a train and returned to Norway with an amputated arm and foot. Looking for any information on this family. Thank you.

Where is Paulsbo, Norway?

Judy Driscoll — 10 Nov 2004 5:29:38 GMT

I would like to find the name and address of a bookstore in Paulsbo, Norway. I have published a picture book for children and adults on the history of Poulsbo, WA USA. I have been told it would be of interest to people in Paulsbo, Norway, but I haven't been able to find the town on the internet. The book is entitled PAUL'S PLACE.

Scafidi/Sicily

Raymond_Kielt — 6 Jul 2004 11:23:03 GMT

My ancestor Antonina Scafidi married Rosario Loforte-Antonina's parents were Salvatore and Giuseppa Ricotta
any relatives out there?

BRAATEN Family name.

Judi — 21 Jan 2005 11:07:08 GMT

I know believe that Hallick Braaten was born in 1876. Hopefully something can be found with that date. I am trying to find out the area in Norway where they might have come from. Thanks!

LEE and NORDLEY lived in SOUTH DAKOTA

kyotie — 20 Jun 2006 2:49:35 GMT

I am looking for info on a Hans LEE from Norway who married Indiana NORDLEY from Norway and they lived in South Dakota.

100% Norwegian

sstatz — 1 Jul 2001 10:25:59 GMT

All of my ancestors are from Norway! I would love to contact any relatives, my family names are: Gullickson/Gullick, Narveson, Soverson, Gilbertson/Gulbranson, Longseth, Peterson, Tollefsdatter, Halvorsdatter, Mehlum/Meahlum/Mellum, Berg, etc. If you contact me I can tell you where they were from in Norway.

town named Kurup?

Genealogist67 — 9 Apr 2008 4:11:28 GMT

I had a grandmother who was born & lived in Denmark but on a ship list, when she came to the United States, it stated that she was a resident of Kurup, Norway. It is hard to read the town name but it might also be named Hurup. Do either of these town names exist or would they have existed about 1905? Any information about these towns would be appreciated as I'm confused.

Aurland, Norway heritage

Ann Forsman — 31 Dec 1999 11:35:07 GMT

I and a couple friends are starting to publish
a newsletter about the heritage of Aurland, Norway.
We sent out an introductory issue with Arne Brekke's
brochure to 1500 people on his data base for Brekke
Tours of Grand Forks,ND. If you are interested, I
could send out a copy of the introductory issue.
Some of my farm heritage is Otterness, Berekvam,
Nedberge, Tokvam, Ohnstad, Osterbo, Ytre Lie, and
others to many to list now. I have the genealogy
book for Aurland, Norway, if I could help you out
by looking something up for you.
Ann Forsman

Hansen Ancestor

DorisBornitz54 — 7 Apr 2008 3:15:35 GMT

Am searching for any info that might lead me to the gr-grandfather that died in Norway. His widow Caren Pauline Hansen came to America with her 3 sons: Hans Oscar, Carl Martin and George John in 1887 on the SS Hekla to be with her brother Ole Johnson who lived in Iowa. The children were listed as born in Christiana. The youngest was only abt one year old at the time. We believe my gr-grandfather's name was Michael because my father said that had they not kept the Hansen name , his father Hans would have been Hans Michaelson. I have no other place names to go by and am not sure if Caren's maiden name would have been Johnson or Johnsdotter. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Doris

Anybody with th Kvamso name?

Ann Kvamso — 13 Nov 2000 11:20:24 GMT

My grandparents names were Melvin C. and Anna Kvamso. I know so little of my family and this is all the information I have. Help if you can. Thank-you.

Genealogy/family history

Cheryl Sauerwein — 21 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

These people are my great grandparents, my great-great grandparents, and my great-great-great grandparents.

I ahve a farm name of "GAARDSNAVNET" which is to be in the Varhaug area.

I would appreciate any information that could be found, especially any genealogy dating back as far as possible.

Sincerely, Cheryl Sauerwein

Farm names & locations in Sel, Vågå, Oppland, Norway

cyclemonroadie — 23 Mar 2008 1:22:35 GMT

My GR grandmother was Kari Hansdatter Vineshaugen. Married 1874 in Sel to Ole Jacobsen. First child Hans born 1875 in Sel. I found in church record for Hans that they were on Olstad farm. 1875 census shows them living at "Brendnebben" domicile. In 1865 census Ole is living at Brendnebben with this parents, Jacob Hansen and Ragnild Hansdatter.

Does anyone know where was this Olstad farm was located?

Can anyone tell which farm the Vineshaugen was on? In Digitalarkivet for 1875 census I have found this information about that domicile? I cannot find which farm was farm number 192.
Circuit no. Circuit Residence no. Residence Farm no.
106 8 Sel 41 Harrildstad søndre 192
107 8 Sel 42 Lillesæteren 192
108 8 Sel 43 Randen søndre 192
109 8 Sel 44 Vineshaugen 192

Thanks in advance,
Mark Winter

Sandland or Sanland

Kathy McKinney — 13 Oct 2001 4:09:44 GMT

Seeking information on Ole (Olson) Sandland, believe to be born in Christainsand, Norway. I have two birth dates, May 1847 and 1856. Do not know when he came to United States but believe to have married Gunneld Anderson in US. Her parents were Anders Gunulsen Berge, born Nov. 26, 1828 at Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway and Edel Christiansdatter Kilen, born June 3, 1832 at Kviteseid. Believe Ole Sandland may have came to US in about 1880.

looking for family of Ola Helset,Helseth

mindy_barlage — 18 Mar 2008 2:30:40 GMT

I am looking for Rasum j. Helseth, or Ole Elias Helset,or Oline Helset. From Hellesylt Norway. Or information about Elias Ingebrigtsson Helset(1838-1904)These are the siblings and father of my greatgrandfather.My grandfather immigrated to MPLS MN in 1888. Thanks

VASBOE, OLE from Norway to US abt 1900 to Montana

rdelange — 18 Mar 2008 3:55:14 GMT

Any connections to this family? Had son, Jonas

Knut Barbo

sdspears — 20 Feb 2008 9:29:50 GMT

I soooo don't understand the Norway families.

I have a Knute Barbo born abt 1859 in Norway. Married to Carrie born abt 1859 in Norway.

THey had 5 children in Iowa:
Oline
Dorothy
Onetta
Oscar
and Clara.

I can't not figure out who the ancestors are of this family.

Family History Help

mom2blakeshelby — 20 Feb 2008 2:46:13 GMT

I have begun tracing my family roots and I have been given a family history on my father's side of the family. The history was badly formatted. I had someone fix the formatting and most of it is now in story format. I need some help trying to understand it. Especially when surnames are changing with each generation and farm names and when farm names are turning into surnames. It's very easy to get confused on this? Can anyone help?

Seeking John B Hayden/Hoyden & Christine Kristofferson

kescdr1 — 8 Feb 2008 7:18:25 GMT

Hello all! I'm seeking information on the parents of my great-great-grandparents:

John B Hayden/Hoyden, born 29 JUN 1860 in Norway, died 15 DEC 1940
& Christine/Kristine Kristofferson/Christofferson, born 11 JAN 1858 in Norway, died 8 FEB 1943. [Her name is listed as Christine Kristofferson on her death certificate, but it may have been spelled differently elsewhere.]

They lived in Fosston, Polk Co., Minnesota, and had two children that I am aware of:

Geneva Constance (Hayden) Torgerson (my great grandmother), born 8 AUG 1897 in Fosston, MN, died 12 JUL 1990 in Tacoma, WA.

Laura Hayden, born about 1906 in Fosston, MN.

I have located the 1910 and 1930 census information, but have not been able to locate any information on the parents of John or Christine.

Any information will be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you!

Sarah

Seeking info on Vigness or Winness

charles Lewis — 25 Jan 2006 9:10:20 GMT

I have Norwegian ancestors on both maternal and paternal sides, but can't get much further back than the late 1800s in the USA Here's what I know. Thanks in advance for any help.

Carl L. Vigness born about 1868 in Minnesota. Married to Ida Vigness. Both of their parents were born in Norway.

Also seeking Winness (changed to Winnes) information. They were in the Dakotas about 1890.

Thanks, Charles Lewis

Simonson/Simonsen/Christiansen/Christianson

smiley55 — 23 Jul 2003 4:53:57 GMT

Looking for information on the Simon and Anna (Johnsdatter)
Christiansen family. They came to Canada from Norway in 1871 then on to Wisconsin, US and eventually to Nebraska.
Have genealogy and narrative written by Tena Vaage a granddaughter.

Where is Holt?

Shelley — 20 Apr 2006 1:42:54 GMT

Looking for info on Peder Jorgenson Solberg, unknown birth date, born in Holt, died in Minnesota in 1909, father's name was Jorgen, mother's name was Anna. Had a son, George Pederson Solberg, born 5-23-1869 in Minnesota. Any info on Peder, Anna or his wife Anne Monsdatter would be very helpful. Have some info on other family members if interested. Thanks. Shelley

HARALDSEN's From Norway

warwara26 — 13 Jan 2008 6:30:05 GMT

I am researching ancestors that came from Norway, particularly the Dokka area. Some of them lived on the Gaarder Farm. My Great-grandfather's name was Hans Andreas Haraldsen. Some went by the name Haraldsen, Hansen, Gaarder and much earlier Lukasstuen. They all come from Dokka and lived on farms Gaarder and Dahlby--mostly they are buried at Ostisnni Cemetary. I would love to hear if we have made any connection. My great-grandfather was born Apr. 15, 1846.

HARALDSEN's FROM Norway

warwara26 — 14 Jan 2008 3:35:50 GMT

Dear thoray,
Thank you so much for your help finding my Great-grandfather, Hans Andreas Haraldsen, living on Lukkastuen under Gaarder, in Nordre Land district of Oppland, Norway. I have found several of his children, some of which I new, but this was very informative.

I would appreciate however, if you have an information on his father Haard Johans or Joesen?? We can find nothing definite on him. I would very mucy appreciate your assistance. I do wish I had your email address-mine is ozga@telus.net.
Thank you. Marlene Ozga

HARALDSEN's FROM Norway

warwara26 — 14 Jan 2008 3:33:58 GMT

Jens Surland b Nov 1842 m. Mathea ? b Jun 1853 Norway

GlennJacobsen — 12 Jan 2008 4:13:48 GMT

Hi all, I'm running into a some trouble going further back for these two. I've tried searching the Digitalarkivet but to no avail. I would appreciate some help in identifying where in Norway these two hail from, and Mathea's maiden name should be helpful in conducting additional searches. Tusen takk! Glenn

Looking for immigration record of Peter Anton Johnson

kgrandorff — 2 May 2002 12:50:15 GMT

Immigrated Norway for Canada, early 1900's.

Looking for sir name MORK, Anna or Gulbora

girlgijo — 4 Jan 2008 11:45:42 GMT

Husbans Grand father STROM, GUTAVUS A STROM mother unknown but do know left infant Gustavus at hopital or foundling home. Mother married a man named Mork, had 2 daughters maned ANNA and GULBORA. Last seen by Gustavus when he left NORWAY in 1904. They saw him off from OSLO. The only other thing I know is he was adopted by Minister Foss. And saw his mother almost weekly in Oslo. Is there any one can help me, please I'm at a dead end.

Moen Randen from Gudbrandsdalen, Norway

Lynn Moen — 12 Dec 1999 8:44:27 GMT

Looking for relatives from Sjoa, Kvam, Heidalen in Gudbrandsdalen.
(Moen, Kollomoen, Teigmoen, Haugstad, Korstad, Randen, Brenden, Teige, Graupe, etc.)

Unhjem?

Marnie — 18 Oct 2004 8:59:16 GMT

Can anyone give me direction for searching what I think is the farm name unhjem, but it also my family name?

Thanks!

kolve surname

viginia sletteland — 8 Mar 2001 9:24:16 GMT

I am looking for kolve surname thanks for any help i can get..

Location of Id?

sandland43 — 21 Dec 2007 10:35:31 GMT

Hi,
My relative, Anders Bryngelson, listed his birthplace as Id, Norway in 1851. Could anyone tell me where this is?
Thanks
Julie S.

John Martin Anderson - Norway to Australia

rjmcdonald1 — 3 Dec 2007 1:03:56 GMT

Family bible has is birth date being 4th July 1845 Norway.
Trying to confirm his parents. Cannot read his marriage certificates.
1st marriage has Christian Andersen and Gunnild/gunill Anderson nee Mathiesen/Markison.
2nd Marraige it looks like his parents are Andries Christiansen and Gunill Mareussen/Maseussen.

Can anyone find his birth certificate please?

Ingebrich Thorson b. 1789 d. Feb 1834

ckdoe — 27 Nov 2007 11:19:04 GMT

Looking for any info on Ingebrich Thorson b. 1789 d. Feb 1834 - married Elie IVERSDR - had child Ole Ingebritsen Fatland b. 1819 Skaanevik, Hordaland, Norway - apparently he was lost at sea. I'm looking for his parents and location. Thanks! Connie

1900 census

bjh1225 — 15 Nov 2007 7:57:09 GMT

I have tried to use the 1900 census form for Norway to locate the family of Olaf Hjarman Horn b 30 January, 1889. None of my entries on the search form produced any results.
The only other thing I know about Olaf Horn is that on the passenger manifest for his arrival in USA on 23 May, 1907 he stated that he had a sister Ellen K_athaven living in Maddock, ND. I tried finding her on the 1910 ND USA census but was not successful.
Is there anyone that can tell me how to locate the Horn family on the 1900 Norwegian censuses ?

Thanks, Bettye

Location ?

bjh1225 — 13 Nov 2007 12:25:05 GMT

The manifest passenger list for SS Bergensfjord departed Christiania, Norway on 23 May 1915 shows the name of Ole Skramstad as the father of Lorine and Lilly Skramtad. I have enlarged the image as much as possible but I still cannot read where he resided. It appears to be Omholdt, Piesbad, Keindel.

Is there anyone that can decipher where that might be in Norway ?

Thanks, Bettye

Holdansvika - Where in Norway ?

ccountr1 — 2 Jul 2007 11:50:19 GMT

I would like to know where "Holdansvika" is located in Norway.
North ? Middle ? South ?

I cannot locate it on any of my maps. The time frame for this town (or gaard ?) would be around 1885.

Any history/information will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

Looking for Hanson Buer family

virginiaschmidt2 — 2 Jun 2006 7:06:17 GMT

Looking for family of Christian Olaf Buer, born Oslo, Norway????Do not know when he came to America, My mother Helene Gerda Buer Dahlgren.Please email at above address.

Census/Nees family

judy4890 — 1 Nov 2007 8:22:40 GMT

I am seeking information on a Klara Nees born somewhere in Norway about 1873. She emigrated to the USA in 1890. Can anyone tell me about any censu taken in Norway between those years where I might locate Klara?

Any help much appreciated.

Bothun Farm...

jessiemekeller — 28 Oct 2007 2:37:38 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

Olsen, Nelsen, Jacobsen

pepperjaq — 27 Oct 2007 4:00:30 GMT

On the 1910 U. S. Census for Eureka, Humbodt Co., CA a Martin Olsen, age 47, born in Norway, immigrated to U. S. in 1874 at the approx. age of 10 years. It is not know if Martin immigrated with his parents or someone else.

His father's birthplace is listed as Sweden and his mother's birthplace as Norway. Their names are not known. His wife's name was Olga Nelsen, or Olga Jacobsen, or both. Various records show both surnames. She died in 1903 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA. Martin was a seaman in that area and died of drowning at age 55 in 1913.

The couple is known to have had children Engatimal, b.1886, d. 1887, Evelyn, Margaret Natalie b. 1892, d. 1980, Arthur b. 1897, d.1913, Raymond, b. 1896, d. 1955. There could possibly have been other children.

Can anyone help me find birthplaces of this couple and parents names as I do not have the Norwegian or Swedish language capabilities. Thank you for any help and/or suggestions. Please contact me directly at pepperjaq1@sbcglobal.net

Lien family from Lunner

Terrance Jestin — 5 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Friends, I do not write Norwegian. I was looking for information about Hans T. Lien from Lunner, Norway. Does anyone know his wife's name and place of birth, or marriage details? Hans was born in Lunner, Norway 8 March 1888. What Province or County is this Town located? We are compiling a list of Norwegian Homesteader and Pioneers who settled in the Naicam of the Province of Saskatchewan, CANADA. Thanks for any information you may have, as all information is most welcome. Bye.......tj........Nanaimo, B.C., CANADA ..........

Ancesters of Ole Rodway, changed name from Rudvay or Rodvei on arriving from Norway and settled near Canton, S.D.

Janet Rodway — 4 Jun 2001 7:39:39 GMT

I am the granddaughter of Ole Rodway, daughter of Wilfred. Ole immigrated from Opsdal Norway in the late l890's and settled near Canton, SD. A sister, Randi Rodway, and brother, Albert Rodway, settled in the Wash. and Oregon areas, there was a niece named Dorothy Rodway in that area also. I am interested in hearing from anyone who may be related to the above people as I am trying to search a little into our ancestry. Thank you for any information that you can give me.

Cruickshanks of Norway

jawzz — 23 Jun 2001 3:29:51 GMT

I know that Cruickshank is a Scottish name, but my husbands great-grandmother, Leia Cruickshank, emmigrated from Norway, married Simon Haug and lived in Barron Co. Wisconsin. Anybody know of any Cruickshanks from Norway?

Jeri

Surnames: Arnesdatter, Espeseth, Faanes

Zella VanOfferen — 5 Jan 2003 1:57:16 GMT

I would appreciate information on the following :

GERTRU ARNESDATTER who was born 4 Nov 1825 and died Jan 1911. She was married to OLE OLESON ESPESETH on 4 July 1846 in Bruflat, Norway. Ole was born 11 Sept 1824 and died in 1892. They had a son OLE ANDREW ESPESETH, born 23 Feb 1849, who came to America in the early 1870's, marrying ASTRI BRANDEN in Dane County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1872. Astri was born 22 Feb 1852 in Valders, Norway.

JOHN PEDER FAANES who was born 27 Apr 1854 (or 4 April, 1854) in Tronjhem, Norway. He was in the Norwegian Navy. He married CAROLINA REGINA JOHNSTONE (VIKALEIRET?) on 30 Dec 1878 (1879). They came to
America in 1883. Carolina was born on 25 Mar 1859.

Thank you for any help you can give me.

Descendants of Thore and Nels Strand in Lincoln, South Dakota

annestrand — 1 Oct 2007 1:12:53 GMT

Thore (born 1843 in Nord Aurdal, Norway) and Nels (born 1847) Strand are brothers of my great grandfather. They emigrated from Norway to Lincoln in South Dakota in the 1870s. Two of Thore's sons, Christian (born 1887) and Theodore (born 1883)moved to LA California and worked as carpenters. Christian later moved to San Diego where he died in 1973. He was married to Vera and had at least one child, Doris, born abt. 1923. Thore's daughter Marie, born 1885, married John R. Omvig and came to live with him in Iowa. She had the children Alice born 1909 and Jay born 1911.

Haugesund relatives

cegaas — 11 Feb 2003 10:05:09 GMT

Searching for more information on grandparents. Kristian Egaas b. 1883 m. Anna Elisabeth Kaldestad b. 1889, m. 1920, both apparently from Haugesund, Kristian possibly from Bergen. Kristian son of Tonnes Egaas and Bertha (both birthdates unknown). Anna daughter of Lars Larsson Kaldestad and Johanna Johannesson(?). No other information available. Kristian and Anna had 4 children, one of which is my father. Any information would be appreciated.

Erling HAARR; from Norway to Florida - need info!

seejay2003 — 6 Sep 2007 11:43:21 GMT

need birthdate and parent's information on Erling Haarr; born in Norway; died 29 Dec 1960 in Miami, FL.

An obit would help, also. Thanks!

Grandparents from Sweden

ritadeleski — 8 May 2002 2:52:19 GMT

My Grandparents Matt and Anna Nelson came to America, from Sweden, April, 1891; Port of Duluth. Matt born about November 14, 1847; Anna ,born 1849.Five children were with them;Per and twinsister Anna born aboout 1874, Axel born 1880; August born 1882, Ida born 1885. I was told once that they came from Skona area.This family settled in the Warren, Minnesota area.The children used the last name Mattson here.. If anyone can help me with information on this family I would greatly appriciate it. Rita

Eggeseth

Karen Wilson Ramsey — 29 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on my husband's grandmother, Josie Eggeseth who married Knute A. Ramsey. Josie was born in Norway on March 3, 1876 to Christian G. Eggelseth and Thea Johannson. They came to the US from Norway in about 1879
and settled for a time in Albert Lea, MN before moving to South Dakota. We know very little about her or her family or where they came from in Norway.
We would be very happy for any information or suggestions.

Solberg Family

macskid — 24 Aug 2007 1:24:29 GMT

Looking for family of Anton Solberg - possibly from Kristiansand. Not sure. Born circa 1870's. (Believe he may have been a seaman).
Married in Fremantle Western Australia to Maud Ada Florence Hall 1893.
Two Daughters Lillain & Hilda. Can only find birth certificate for Hilda in Australia - so Lillian possibly born in Norway. They lived in Australia for a while then family returned to Norway. Eventually Maud returned to Australia with children & married again. No idea if death or divorce.
Can anyone help?
Louise.