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Charles Edwin Knutsen

rodglent — 2011-12-02 07:22:47Z

Looking for my grandfathers family in Norway. He died in Lennox Head Australia 1920s. Born in Fredrickstad Norway in 1860s. His father was Olive Knutsen and mother was Johannah Polson. He married Florence Nowlan at Bungawalbin.

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

jimjryan — 2011-09-26 22:18:22Z

Hi Patricia,

My grandmother was Lottie Knutsen. Her given name was Elizaabeth Lawton Pickens. She was from Scotch Ridge, Ohio (Martins Ferry) She came from a long line of Pickens and McConaheys. Sorry, but she's not the one you are looking for.

Regards,

Linda Knutsen Coate-Ryan

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

bknutsen1 — 2011-09-26 17:41:05Z

I received this message on another post which might provide some information to you. This person's grandfather is a brother to my grandfather. Sorry I am so late in replying.
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Hellow, my name is Linda Knutsen Ryan. I read that you are looking for information on Elizabeth Lawton (Pickens) Knutsen. My grandfather was Thomas C. Knutsen, his wife was Elizabeth Lawton Pickens. She always went by "Lottie", but her given name was Elizabeth. She was born in Scotch Ridge, Ohio on May 26, 1880. She died quite young from cancer at the age of 50 in 1930. Thomas and Lottie had 5 sons, Athelbert Hugh, Thomas Barkley, Howard Lee, Clyde Edwin and Dale Dwight. My father was Clyde. He passed in 2002.

I just returned from Scotch Ridge, where I took a photo of Thomas and Lottie's grave. Please let me know if this helps. This is my husband Jim's ancestery address, but you can contact me here.
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I can be contacted at bknutsen@plmw.com
Byron Knutsen

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

bknutsen1 — 2011-09-26 17:36:59Z

Rick,

Are you one of the sons of Martha and Carl? Seems like I remember your name from our younger days so many years ago.I am one of your cousins and we are at our son's in Wisconsin on the way back to Idaho.

We may have a little information about Carl and Martha and I will check when I get home.

You can contact me at bknutsen@plmw.com.

Byron

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

bknutsen1 — 2011-09-26 17:11:03Z

Thanks so much for the information you sent about the wife of your grandfather Thomas C. Knutsen. My grandfather Andrew Knutsen is his brother.

Do you have any information about their ancestors? I have that Tom and Andrew's father was Knut(e) Knutsen or Knudsen from the Copenhagen Denmark area. What information do you have?

You can reply to bknutsen@plmw.com

Many Thanks,
Byron

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

bknutsen1 — 2011-09-26 16:33:55Z

I do not have any lmaiden name for Lottie, actually I did not know his wife at all. Sorry I am so late.

Re: Knutsen, North Dakota

berrymom551 — 2011-09-12 05:33:58Z

Unbelievable! I've been googling my Aunt Adeline's family trying to find a descendant for the last couple of days and hadn't been able to find one - and then here you are! I have some very interesting news for you. Please send me an email at berrymom55@yahoo.com as soon as possible and I'll tell you all about it.

And yes, Aura Pitts is my Grandma. And I believe that makes you my second cousin.

Liz

Re: Knutsen, North Dakota

pompeii9 — 2011-09-12 04:31:56Z

Hi Liz,
Leonard is my great-grandfather. He married his first wife, Jensine Hildahl, in 1910. His daughter Adeline from that marriage is my grandmother, but I never met her. I think his second wife was named Aura Pitts? I'm definitely still interested in the name change.
Thanks!
Erin

Re: Knutsen, North Dakota

berrymom551 — 2011-09-11 14:45:37Z

Ole Dock/Knutsen was my great-grandfather, Leonard my grandfather. How are you related? I think I've figured out the name change from Knutsen to Dock if you're still interested.

Liz

Re: Beret Anna Knutsen

Dabamom — 2011-05-24 05:00:17Z

Hi,
i recently been doing some research on my fathers family.
i dont know anthing about Anna Beret Knutsen other then one of her children were my grandfather Einar was his his name.
i just thought maybe you would like to know..

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

jimjryan — 2011-05-04 01:57:27Z

Hellow, my name is Linda Knutsen Ryan. I read that you are looking for information on Elizabeth Lawton (Pickens) Knutsen. My grandfather was Thomas C. Knutsen, his wife was Elizabeth Lawton Pickens. She always went by "Lottie", but her given name was Elizabeth. She was born in Scotch Ridge, Ohio on May 26, 1880. She died quite young from cancer at the age of 50 in 1930. Thomas and Lottie had 5 sons, Athelbert Hugh, Thomas Barkley, Howard Lee, Clyde Edwin and Dale Dwight. My father was Clyde. He passed in 2002.

I just returned from Scotch Ridge, where I took a photo of Thomas and Lottie's grave. Please let me know if this helps. This is my husband Jim's ancestery address, but you can contact me here.

Hans Knutsen married to Karie Olsdatter

ddo9876 — 2010-10-01 20:19:48Z

Hans Knutsen born 1796 was married to Karie Olsdatter
December 28, 1820 in Nannestad, Askershus, Norway

They had two children that I know of Hans Hanson born May 14, 1837 and
Caroline "Karoline or Carolina" Hansdatter born December 31, 1840.

Looking for more information on the Knudsen family.

Re: Knutsen/Danielson Norway>MN>OR

Lindamm_ — 2010-09-05 18:17:24Z

My Grandmother was Minnie. Her son was my father. I have some information on the Knutsen family. Please e-mail me. I would like to hear from you

John, Peter or Torkel Knutsen

vrlstl — 2010-03-28 15:30:24Z

I am looking for any information on;

John Knutsen/Knudsen b.30 Mar 1885,
Peter Knutsen/Knudsen b.13 Jul 1891 or
Torkel/Thomas Knutsen/Knudsen b.9 Mar 1894

All were born in Tordal Norway.

Peter and brother Torkel Knutsen/Knudsen listed brother John of Schafer ND as their relative to join on the manifest when they arrived a Ellis Island Jul 08, 1913

My mother received a letter in the late 60's from Torkel and he must have changed his first name to Thomas and by then he lived in Canada

Any Information is appreciated.

Knutsen a Jewish Name?

pattymadert — 2010-01-26 01:18:12Z

My g-g-grandmother was one Karen Knutsen, born in Norway 1832 and married one Gustav Adolph Hansen. A family letter indicates that Karen was "part Jewish". I would love to find out if there is Jewish ancestry in my family tree. Can anyone help?

Re: Knutsen, North Dakota

wasylow_1 — 2010-01-21 23:20:49Z

Hello Erin,

I'm familiar with the Mekinock area and Blooming Twp.
My ancestors homestead there along with several of their relatives. I had checked your other postings and saw the name Bekkedal. I have a photo of Mable Bekkedal and also a article about lewis Bekkedal. You listed the name Dock, I know their were several with the name Dokken in that area. There was a Nils Dokken who was a teacher in Blooming township.
you can contact me at john_@q.com

Knutsen, North Dakota

pompeii9 — 2009-12-03 08:36:07Z

I'm researching an Ole Knutsen, born in Norway in 1856, came to the U.S. around 1860, lived in Minnesota until 1878-1879-ish, then moved to Blooming Township, Grand Forks County, ND. Children are Knute (born in Minnesota), Carl, Peter, Maria, Maline, Leonard, Enoch, Elizabeth, and perhaps an Eliza who died young. Wife is named Caroline. I was able to find the family with the last name of Knutsen in the 1880 census, but then in the 1885 and 1900 census, they have the last name of Dock. All the first names, birth dates, and birth places match up, so I am sure they are the same family. Why would the name have been changed? They had already achieved citizenship. Also, does anyone have information on the family from the 1880's and 1890's? Any information or photographs of tombstones, especially from Mekinock, North Dakota?
Thanks, Erin

Re: reply to message #1

marylkeys39 — 2008-12-31 02:54:05Z

Sorry this is so late. I just got back on this thread. No, my Uncle Karl had no brother by that name. Sorry.

Re: Danish Knutsens

knutty21 — 2008-08-10 01:44:13Z

carl was my grandfather

Re: Danish Knutsens

knutty21 — 2008-08-10 01:42:22Z

i am

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

knutty21 — 2008-08-10 00:22:18Z

This is a little bit off topic but we are looking for information,preferably paperwork of Carls and Martha's any help?-Rick

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

Patricia_Mooney — 2006-10-23 16:49:04Z

Thomas C. Knutsen (b. 1887 in Wheeling, WV), son of Andrew (b. 1853 Denmark), married Lottie ___ about 1912. They were living in Richland Twp., Belmont Co., OH, in 1920, and in Mt. Pleasant Twp., Jefferson Co., OH, in 1930. I suspect Lottie may have been Lotella O. Coffland, (b. 1883 in Belmont Co., OH), and would welcome any info. to prove or disprove this.

Re: Knutsens in Ohio, West Virginia

Patricia_Mooney — 2006-10-23 16:22:36Z

Andrew Knutsen's brother, Thomas C., was born 1887 in Wheeling, WV. He married Lottie ____. They were living in Belmont Co. (Richland Twp.), OH, in 1920, and in Jefferson Co. (Mt. Pleasant Twp.) in 1930. Would you happen to know the maiden name of Lottie, who was born 1883 in Ohio? I suspect she may have been Lotella Coffland, but need evidence.

Knud Knudsen

kjeknu2 — 2006-06-28 20:42:57Z

Hi! I am looking for information regarding my grandfather Knud Knudsen born on 27th of July 1870 in Stavanger, Norway of parents Knud Knudsen and Marie Wilhelmsdatter. He married Karen Olava Knudsen on the 19th Feb 1892, Stavanger.

He was a sailor and worked in the states, mainly from Philadelphia, PA from app. 1890-1898. He supposedly sailed on private yachts.

In the Philadelphia Passenger lists from 1895 he gives an address: 14, Christian Street. In the Passenger lists he states a Vick Simon as a friend, residing at the same address, Elmar Hole/Hall also states the same address. The building was owned by a Hautree Brisco and later transferred to a William Briscoe by will.

I am interested in finding more about this building and also, I am very interested in finding out who Knud Knudsen’s employer in the States might have been. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

I would also be interested in relevant archives and sailing clubs in the period 1890-1900. Assistance as to where I could search would be very appreciated and I could of course search Norwegian archives as a favour in return.

Kjell

Olga Knutsen, dies of starvation behind bars, 1907, Colorado

paigefrank77 — 2006-01-31 05:28:51Z

I have a 1907 newspaper article about Mrs. Olga Knutsen dying behind bars of starvation.
Frank

Merle Archie Hanscam, 1918-2001

stonecoldead — 2005-08-24 16:15:49Z

Merle Archie Hanscam, 83, Klamath Falls, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, in Klamath Falls after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Hanscam was born July 20, 1918, in Selma to Elmer Eugene and Viola Anderson Hanscam.

His family moved to Harbor in 1924. He graduated from Brookings-Harbor High School.

He attended University of Oregon, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He graduated in June 1941 and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Hanscam served during World War II, and received an honorable discharge in April 1946.

He married Hazel Irene Knutsen Dec. 8, 1946, in Harbor.

Mr. Hanscam was a partner in a family business, the “general store” (Hanscam’s Center) in Harbor, until 1957 when he moved his family to Klamath Falls and purchased the Lucky Lanes Bowling Alley. The name was changed to Hanscam’s Bowling Center in 1992.

He was also involved in running a logging business. Along with his family, Mr. Hanscam enjoyed bowling, golf, hunting and fishing. He was also a member and past exalted ruler of Elks Club 1247.

Survivors include his wife; children, Merlene and Peter York of Longview, Wash.; Barry Hanscam of Klamath Falls; Sharon and Lauren Finfrock of Azusa, Calif.; sister, Thelma Pettigrew of Harbor; brothers, Elmer Hanscam of Oakridge and Mervin Hanscam of Sweet Home.

Preceding him in death were sister, Emma, and brother, Vernon.

Any mention of her husband's name?

JoyKnutsen — 2005-05-13 18:15:53Z

My husband's ggrandfather was Anton Alfred Knutsen. He died in Denver in 1923. Any relation? Or could you please email me or post the article?

Thanks.

Re: John and Carrie (Knutson) Aune of Lincoln Co, MN

GloriaKayVandiverInman — 2005-03-02 20:32:39Z

Oh, Thank you so much. That is exactly the family I was looking for. I've been having a wonderful time learning how to use these new (to me) resources.

Again,
THANK YOU
Kay

Re: John and Carrie (Knutson) Aune of Lincoln Co, MN

2005-02-23 23:02:25Z

Exactly as shown in the 1900 US census - John immigrated in 1880! His mother immigrated in 1878 - see this entry from the Trondheim emigration register -
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

Re: John and Carrie (Knutson) Aune of Lincoln Co, MN

2005-02-23 22:47:24Z

Was John married before?

Take a close look at records from the Støren area of Sør-Trøndelag, Norway.
You'd expect John to be living on a Norwegian farm by the name of Aune (or similar), be listed as born about 1859, mother's name at least start with 'Ber...' and father probably named Anders (the typical name which was called Andrew in the US later).
So see this possible - http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/ftliste_e.aspx?ft=1865&...

The closest port of departure would be Trondheim, Norway -
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

One possible port of arrival would be through the Canadian port of Quebec.

John and Carrie (Knutson) Aune of Lincoln Co, MN

GloriaKayVandiverInman — 2005-02-19 22:11:44Z

I am searching for John Aune. b. Mar 1859 Norway, and died 22 apr 1927 Lincoln Co, MN.
John married about 1890 to Carrie J. Knutson. I have not found her parents yet. She was born Oct 1869 in Minn. and died 13 Apr 1948 Lincoln Co, MN;

John and Carrie had the following children;
1. Bertha b. sep 1890 MN married Otto C. Dorn, son of William & Ernestine Dorn.
2. Andrew J. b. 10 feb 1892 MN died 19 Mar 1966 Lincoln Co, MN. He married Randine Eide, dau of Johann and Ingeborg Eide.
3. Julius J. Aune b. 19 Nov 1894, died 18 Jan 1964 Lincoln Co, MN, married Palma J. Hagen, dau of John P. and Anna Hagen.
4. Elmer J. Aune b. aug 1896 married Lilly
5. Oscar J. Aune bl 27 oct 1899 MN, died 6 jun 1976 Lincoln Co, MN, married Pearl
6. Gerhardt J. Aune b. 17 feb 1909 died 4 nov 1994 Lincoln Co, MN, married Hattie Pauline Vizecky, dau of John and Emma Vizecky.

The above information was collected entirely from birth, death, and census record found in Lincoln Co, MN. I have been unable to locate marriage or church records for the time period.

According to the 1920 census, John immigrated in 1881 but I have not located the immigration records.

I would like to learn more about John Aune's parentage. In 1900 census, his mother, Bertha b. Jan 1823 is living in John's household.

I would also like to learn more about the parentage of his wife, Carrie J. Knutson.

Thanks,
Kay

KNUTSEN tombstone, Whatcom Co., WA

2004-10-19 13:24:56Z

Hi all,
Cemphotos.com http://www.cemphotos.com has just put a bunch of tombstone photos for Bayview Cem., Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington online. List is at http://www.cemphotos.com/wa/wa-bayview/
The list includes the KNUTSEN surname.

See also http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Knutsen for more data.

Hope this helps.
Bill

Re: Nils Knutsen Ertresvaag

2003-09-22 02:18:36Z

I live in Bismarck ND my father is Rolf Woods Ertresvaag He is one of two sons of Ingolf Palmer Ertresvaag and Rilla Woods Ertresvaag Ingok was one of four sons of Elias Ertresvaag and I believe Minnie Severtson all from Bottineau ND. Ingolf had three brothers, Adolf, Edward and Carl. all remained in Bottineau. I have one sister and two brothers, Ingrid, Chris and Rolf Woods Ertresvaag Jr. Ingrid and I live in Bismarck along with Rolf Woods Ertresvaag Sr
Chris lives in San Angelo, Texas and Brother Rolf Died from Accute Multiple Sclerosis.

Re: Danish Knutsens

virginia_knutsen — 2003-06-30 02:10:56Z

Linda,

Are you related to the Knutsens in Belmont County, Ohio and especially Carl Knutsen? Carl is my uncle and I have only occasional contact with one of the Knutsen cousins. Really would like more.

Byron Knutsen
knutbyro@m.sd351.k12.id.us

Josephine Elenor Benedict or Knutsen

ROYALSGIRL — 2003-04-09 00:50:34Z

I am looking for anything on Josephine Elenor, she was my g.ma. Her mother was CoraMabel Knutsen, they lived in ND by Towner. My g.ma married Royal Brandt. Her bd was May 30, 1912. Any info is much appreciated!

Re: Even Knutsen

Jenknutsen — 2002-12-20 14:27:42Z

I have a death certificate for Lois. And we have pictures of Adolph (Del). Also have birth cert for Ed showing Ivan Knutsen (from Norway) and Selma Anderson (from Wisconsin) listed on it. Or are these dif people?

grand mother .looking for mothers cousins

D_Topper — 2002-09-10 16:23:58Z

My grandmothers name inga knutsen from norway
had children lawrence eddy harold carl hilda
evelyn married Andrew Mathisen lived chicago
had cousins in wisc and kansas

Re: Beret Anna Knutsen

2002-08-26 19:36:44Z

Yes, Kaela, we are talking about the same family. Your Grandpa "Bud" is a brother to Darlene Kemmis, my mother-in-law. Would love to get any info, photos, etc. that you have, or can get access to from your Grandpa Bud. E-mail me at Kemmiss@webtv.net
If you send me your mailing address, I'll send you what info and photos I have via U.S. Postal. Talk to you soon, Sue

Re: Beret Anna Knutsen

2002-08-26 08:31:00Z

I have a Great-Grandfather who was named Olaf Grytness who had children one of them being Ingvald Grytness, my Grandpa, currently living in Idaho. Maybe we have the same person?

Nils Knutsen Ertresvaag

2002-04-11 00:37:56Z

Searching for information on the ancestors of Nils Knutsen Ertresvaag, 1832-1919, of Norway. Married in 1853 to Berte Rasmusdatter Os. They had 7 children, some of whom emigrated to the US, primarily North Dakota. Any help would be appreciated.

Related persons I'm searching for include Johanna Waag, who married a Ruud and probably ended up residing in Washington; Karl Waag, born 1868, who married a woman named Mary, in America, locations unknown; Kristofa Ertresvaag, b 1860, married a Karl Knutsen, probably remained in Norway. Any help would be appreciated.

Searching relatives in USA, Knutse(o)n, Christofferse(o)n, Torbjornsen etc.

oingar1 — 2002-03-23 15:31:47Z

I offer you a special Family tree back to 1300s for helping me to a hit.
I am living in Norway, but search relatives or descendants of those, related back to the brothers
Knut Joergen, Christoffer, Torbjoern, Albinus, and Ingbortius. All with the surname CLAUSEN. They were brithers of my GGfather Fridtjof Clausen. Their birthplace were a small island at Skaatoe (Skåtøy) near Krageroe
some 150 Km. SW from OSLO.
They might have left Norway in the second half of 1800.
Ingbortius (Ship master)left from Kristiansand,Norway together with his 18 year old son Nils Joergen in 1909.

Re: Beret Anna Knutsen

hpatticakes1 — 2002-03-21 06:40:43Z

Sue,
Do you have any information regarding the Grytness family?
Thanks,
Patti

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