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Braaten

MsLight67 — 2013-02-11 19:03:42Z

My Great-Grandfather was Kristoffer Kristianson Braaten I believe he was born in 1896. He married Gwendolyn Sewell in England then went to the US Connecticut in 1920. His father was Karl Kristianson Braaten and his mother was Jurga Ericksen.

Re: LiaBraaten History

donglo113 — 2012-06-13 18:03:18Z

Hi,Ole Nelson's birth name was Ole Braaten. His dad was Nels Olson Braaten and his mom was Ingeborg Claussen. Ole was an only child from Nels' 2nd marriage. His mom and unborn brother Halvor died in a farm accident.Ole was only 1 at the time, so the 3rd wife raised him. He had 2 older brothers from the 1st marriage, Ole and Kolbjorn. He changed his last name to Nelson (Nels son) because the 2 of them were on the same mail route,and got each others mail.
Nels and the 3rd wife, Anna had 9 children together.
Ole was married to Jorand Petersdatter Pladson, and they had 12 kids. Their daughter was my grandma Christine, my mom's mother. The other kids were,Ada(Ida),Henry,Peder,Mina,
Albert,Oscar,Gida,Olvin and Mabel.
I have a lot of info to share. Let me know.
Gloria Wyatt at donglo@charter.net We would be 2nd cousins. ph.6513883341

Re: LiaBraaten History

sscha44 — 2012-06-06 17:19:51Z

Hi, I think my great grandfather was Ole Nelson, but I am not sure. Do you know the names of his children? Do you know anything about Oscar Nelson from Starbuck? He was my grandfather, (died in 1969) and I don't know for sure who his father was. Thank you.

Ole Henry Braaten

obsessedwithbones — 2011-12-11 14:32:13Z

Ole Henry Braaten was my great grandfather. His wife was Eva Vivian Johnson. Does anyone have any information that goes further with this lineage?

Carrie J. and Carl Braaten, and Andrew Holland

Lorna3of4 — 2011-11-13 23:26:54Z

Hi - I'm trying to find out about Carl Holland - who are his parents and if adopted or other.

Carl is listed as the son-in-law within the Jasp and Aasa Braaten family - North Dakota census 1899. He was 2 at the time. Carrie J. is listed as the Braaten's daughter.

Andrew Holland, in that same census, is listed as a lodger with another family.

Sometime later, Andrew and Carrie were married, and Carl became part of their family and had the last name Holland. They travelled to Saskatchewan in the where Carl married Mary, and they had my mom.

I have my suspicion that Carrie may be Carl's mom, but can confirm nothing. I don't know if Andrew is Carl's dad.

Re: oregon braatens

abatmb0818 — 2011-09-29 16:24:57Z

My boyfriend's family lives in Oregon,

Vergil Braaten

1_goblues — 2011-09-11 13:58:24Z

Hi! I am looking for any information on Vergil Braaten. All I know is he went to the University of Alberta and as practiced in Seattle and then Prince George, BC. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mother of Clara Braaten of St, Hilaire MN

sheisrobo — 2011-08-12 17:45:06Z

I'm looking for information about the mother of Clara Emilia Braaten. She lived in St. Hilaire MN in 1883 when Clara was born. Clara's obituary says her parents are Eric and Ollia Braaten. (Erick C. Braaten later married Anna Haugen Seaverson). I'm not sure if Clara's mom's name is Ollia or Emilia. I'd really like to know where to look to find information, or to connect with anyone who is in this family. Many thanks!

Re: Vang, North Dakota

jenisenix — 2011-05-26 19:31:05Z

kittle braaten was my 3rd great grandfather
my grandfather was born in edmore and moved to CA as a child. do you have anymore info for kittle (ie his parents and such)?

Re: Braaten History

joannewalsh222 — 2011-03-28 20:54:27Z

I see in my Big Grove church info. that Ole Liabraaten's second wife is Margit Andresdatter Aane b. Dec.or Oct 13, 1855 in Fla, Norway. This is likely the Margit Aune you mention. She died 24 Sept 1914. Ole Liabraaten's birth is 10 Feb 1843 in Fla. Reier O. Liabraaten is his brother, b. 24 Oct 1840...also a member of Big Grove Norweg. Luth. Church, North Fork Twnshp, Stearns county, rural Brooten, MN>

Re: LiaBraaten History

joannewalsh222 — 2011-03-28 20:34:10Z

There are two Ole Tangens buried in the Big Grove Cemetary, North Fork Township, rural Brooten, Stearns County,MN. Ole Tangen Sr. b. 27 Aug 1806 in Fla, Norway, died 20 Jan 1892. His wife Ragna Tangen b. 10 Dec 1797 in Hallingdal, Norway, died 27 Oct 1895. Ole O. Tangen Jr. b.11 Feb 1841 in Fla died 31 Oct 1913. His wife Ragnhild Hegna b. 12 Jan 1829 in Telemark, Norway, died 11 June 1906.

Re: Braaten History

joannewalsh222 — 2011-03-28 20:08:43Z

Guri Olsdatter Bortnes died in May 1871 according to the Big Grove Norwegian Lutheran Church 60 Year Jubilee book, 1867-1927.

Re: Braaten History

PLiabraaten — 2011-03-16 22:13:47Z

I saw your post from last year about Ole Liabraaten's records at Big Grove Church cemetery. You mentioned his first wife, Guri Olsdatter Bortnes and her birth date. Do you happen to have her death date?

Re: Braaten History

joannewalsh222 — 2010-05-30 23:50:03Z

I have the list of emigrants from Norway who settled in North Fork Township, Stearns County, MN who are buried in Big Grove Lutheran Church, a rural congregation between Brooten and Belgrade, MN.
Listed in the cemetary is:
Reir O. Liabraaten b. Oct 24-1840 Immigrated from Flaa 1867
first wife Bergit Sondalen of Fla
second wife Ingrid Pedersdatter b. Mar 24 1851 of Flaa

Ole Liabraaten b. Feb 10 1843 Immigrated from Flaa 1868
first wife Guri Olsdatter Bortnes b. Jan 12 1842 Flaa
second wife Margit Andresdatter Aane b. Dec 13 1855 Flaa

Re: LiaBraaten History

donglo113 — 2010-02-21 03:05:04Z

Hi, Nels Braaten(LiaBraaten?)was my great,great grandfather also. He was born in 1832 in Flaa Hallingdal,Norway and is buried in West Norway Lake Cemetery near New London, Mn.
My great grandma was his 2nd wife, and her name was Gunhild. They had a son Ole, who changed his last name to Nelson (Nels'son)because there was the older son Ole. Kolbjorn was also from the 1st marriage. What was their Mom's name? The two brothers Ole, were known as big Ole and little Ole. GO FIGURE! Gunhild died when Great grandpa Ole was an infant, possibly childbirth. Nels then married the 3rd time to Anna. They had 9 kids, one whom was named after my grandma Gunhild.
Ole Nelson was my great grandfather. He married Joran Pladsen, and their daughter Christine(Ole)Lien, was my grandma.
Thanks so much for the info! I hope this additional info is helpful to you also. It's fun to chat with new family.
Gloria Wyatt
Red Wing, Mn.

Re: Karoline Braatan (born 1883 Norway)

tjdk — 2009-11-07 03:12:01Z

Unfortunately I have only the names of her parents from a copy of her marriage certificate and a reference to her coming to Calgary, Alberta Canada from Norway after her parents died. She allegedly had 2 brothers here but I do not know their names. Possible she had a sister but no names or details.

Re: braaten

Braaten1146 — 2009-10-13 08:19:47Z

My great great great granfather was kittle olsen who had a son, Hans Braaten who moved to the US and changed the name to Braaten who had a son Milo Braaten who had a son Michael Braaten who is my grandfather hope that helps

Re: Karoline Braatan (born 1883 Norway)

pyro396 — 2009-10-12 20:55:36Z

just wondering if u know if she had a sister named Maran johanna braatan born in 1882 who married a nils ihlen

Re: oregon braatens

amundsen — 2009-07-14 19:30:04Z

My grandfather has a sister, Ingeborg or Belle Amundsen, b: 1887 Norway, d: 1970 Corvallis, OR and she married Conrad Braaten, b: 1985 MN, d: 1969 Corvallis, OR. I believe they had a daughter, Muriel. I would love to know more information about this family, who lived and died in Oregon.

Re: Braaten Farmstead Norway

thoraway — 2009-07-02 02:19:26Z

Residents of the Braaten farm located in Trysil, Hedmark, Norway at the time of the 1865 Norwegian census -
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

Pauline is baptised in Trysil church -
http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=9003&i...

The local history volume(s) for Trysil in Hedmark will probably give you a great deal more information about the Bratten and Mælem. (I've found no evidence for any farm with a name like Vaerlien in Trysil.)
"Trysil-boka" 3+? volumes by Eyvind Lillevold. The books (bygdebøker) are of course written in Norwegian but translation a word at a time is not impossible - or hire some help.
http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~norway/bygdebok.html

The family leaves from Oslo/Kristiania on or about 2 June 1882 -
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

Braaten Farmstead Norway

klasissy — 2009-06-26 18:14:41Z

PAULINE PEDERSDATTER BRAATEN

BORN 15.09.1856 ØSTRE SÆTRE, TRYSIL, NORWAY
PARENTS

PEDER NELSSON SNIPA ( HØLJES, SWEDEN )
PERNILLE PAULSDATTER BRAMBO

MARRIED 07.11.1875 THORINUS THORESEN MÆLUM

CHILDREN

PETTER THORVALD M 10.01.1876 MÆLEN, NORWAY 21.01.1876
KAREN 'CARRIE' F 02.02.1877 MÆHLEN, NORWAY
PETRONILLE F 11.05.1879 MÆLEN, NORWAY 04.02.1883
THEA PAULETTE F 27.08.1881 MÆLUM, NORWAY
KARL LUDVIG M 04.09.1883 CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, USA
LINA F xx.08.1885 MINNESOTA, USA
PETTER M 21.03.1887 MINNESOTA, USA
EMIL MELVIN M 16.04.1889 MINNESOTA, USA
NINA F 29.07.1891 MINNESOTA, USA
TINA F xx.08.1895 MINNESOTA, USA
ELLA F xx.12.1895 MINNESOTA, USA
MABEL F xx.08.1898 MINNESOTA, USA

When Pauline and Thorinus Married, she is stated to have been born at Braaten.
I would like to know more about the Braaten farmstead, as well as the Vaerlien Farmstead. Anyone with any information please contact me at klassisy@hotmail.com
Thanks

Marit Torsteinsdatter Sørflatbraaten Olsen Braaten

eschmand — 2009-06-08 20:27:01Z

Marit was born July, 1848 and had a child with Nils Nilsen named Anton. He was born Sept. 1877. She married Ole Olsen Hildehaug Gjermundsplassen and had fours sons. Ole Andrew (1891), Thorvald (1887), Gunvald (1889) and Martin. Her husband Ole and son Martin died and she along with the four boys immigrated to the US and on to Canada and then back to the US. My connection is Anton and Nils Nilsen. I have been looking for this family for years and finally found them. They immigrated as Olsen and changed their name to Braaten. I would be happy to share what I have if anyone is interested. My Anton as far as I can tell never married and did not have children - the end of the line for me.

oregon braatens

lbraaten148 — 2009-06-06 21:15:13Z

just wondering if anyone knows anything about the braatens in oregon

Re: Jacob Gudbransen Rosby (Braaten)

dancin4xp — 2009-02-15 23:26:02Z

My name is Kelli Braaten and I recognize the names Otto and Christian Roa as my relatives according to my ancestral tree. Please if you know anything more write me.

dancin4xp@gmail.com

Thank you!

Kelli

Re: Rolf Norman Braaten Christiansen

thoraway — 2008-09-21 15:46:28Z

You need to find basic vital dates to continue your research?
When was Rolf born?
When did he leave Norway?

Rolf Norman Braaten Christiansen

maclarra — 2008-09-16 21:38:22Z

My great grandfather's name is Rolf Norman Braaten Christiansen. He came from Norway to Bolivia where he married my great grandmother Emilia Guayacha. They had two daughters Chela Braaten who now lives in Chile and my aunt Gaby Braaten who lives in the US, somewhere in California. I would like to know about my family in normay. My great grandfather passed away when I was a baby so I don't know about his family, I just have some old photos and another relative of his was Thorlief Braaten or Christiansen, I'm not sure. So if anyone is related, Hi!! You have family in Panama and Chile!

Re: Braaten/Braathen/Britton -Hayward, Saywer County, Wisconsin

malvestad — 2008-08-22 03:15:31Z

Also any background "story" you have found.

Re: Braaten/Braathen/Britton -Hayward, Saywer County, Wisconsin

malvestad — 2008-08-22 03:14:32Z

That would be fabulous!

malvestad@yahoo.com

Re: Braaten/Braathen/Britton -Hayward, Saywer County, Wisconsin

KristineZeppelin — 2008-08-16 20:41:17Z

I have a scan of a photo of Jacob and Caroline(Braaten) Olson with a group of their contemporaries. I believe they may be Carolines siblings and their spouses seeing as her brothers sent for her to come to Hayward. Is there a way I can e-mail the scan to you to see if you would be able to identify any of people in it?

Looking for more info. on Braaten family!

sjaadams1 — 2008-05-01 13:52:09Z

I am trying to find out more info. about a Sidney Braaten. He was born May 17, 1924. He died in IL in 1986. His Father was Hallick, his Mom was Selma. He had two Sisters, Hildur and Nora. I am trying to find out if he was married, what her name was, and did they have any children. I already know that Hallick, Selma, Nora, and Sidney have all passed away. Hildur is still living, but not able to get any info. from her. Please help, thanks!

Re: braaten

sjaadams1 — 2008-05-01 13:48:53Z

Could you give me more info. please. I am related to a Braaten family originally from Norway. They moved to WI in the 30's I believe.
Hallick, Selma, Sidney, Hildur, and Nora are all the names I have so far, still researching.

Ole Olsen Braaten, Colorado

kathyszelag — 2008-03-16 21:42:30Z

Doing research for the local museum in Durango Colorado. We have a grave in Hesperus Cemetery - Ole Olsen Braaten (1830 - 1916). Can find out little more. He may have been known locally as "Gus". He may have been related to a Fred Olsen, born Colorado 1885 and living north of Durango in 1900. He may have been the husband of an Alice Strand, who was listed as his wife on a 1908 Colorado Civil War pension application for Ole Olsen. Any info appreciated.

John Alfred Braaten 17 Mar 1888 MN, 19 Jul 1974 ND - Looking for family info

jrcrin001_1 — 2008-01-19 19:01:33Z

Hello,

My step-grandfather was John Alfred Braaten born 17 Mar 1888 in Spring Grove, Bluff, MN and who died 19 Jul 1974 Watford City, McKenzie, ND. He is buried in Spring Grove Cem., Arnegard, McKenzie, ND.

He was the son of Hans A. Braaten b. abt 1865? of, Spring Grove, Bluff, MN and Hannah C. Ostern. They married 18 Mar 1885 in Houston county, MN and had; John A., Morris, unk, unk, Henry, Carl, Marie.

John Alfred Braaten married Olga Bakken on 15 Feb 1912 and had one child, Marvin abt 1915. She died in 1919.

John Alfred Braaten married Frances C. (maiden name: Roskenkrans) (Widow of Charles S. Fisher) Carpenter (divorced Louis J. Carpenter) -on 21 Jun 1945. She is my grandmother.

If any one has information on this family line, please contact me via e-mail.

Thank you!

John R. Carpenter
La Mesa, CA
jrcrin001@cox.net Subject: Braaten Family

Martin Braaten, bio

tejmex63 — 2007-07-19 14:39:29Z

MARTIN BRAATEN
Ross Township, Roseau Co, MN
page 25
Pioneers of Roseau Co, MN Vol 1 1885-1910

Martin Braaten, his parents: Christopher and Gunhild, a brother: Gilbert and two sisters: Marie and Carrie, came to America fra Hedalen, Valdres, Norway in 1883.

They went first to Goodhue county where they stayed until 1887, then moved to Lakota, North Dakota. After a period of drought, with no feed or hay for their livestock, Martin and his brother Gilbert decided to look for homestead land, and in 1889, they walked fra Lakota, until they found a site of land near the Roseau River. Grass was pentiful, there were lots of fish in the river and they claimed four quarters of land.

In the spring of 1890, the whole family headed for this new country in a covered wagon drawn by oxens. They brought their livestock and all their belongings and were on the road nine days.

The land they filed on is south of the present Ross Port Office.

The Martin Braaten family had nine children, who all married ecept Gilman, who died at age 19 years.

Anna Braaten married A. T. ANDERSON
Clara Braaten married Alfred SORTEBERG
Mabel Braaten married Melvin HALVORSEN
Nels Braaten
Martha Braaten (twin) married Clarence KVIEN
Emma Braaten (twin) married George MADDEN
Myrtle Braaten married Howard LINDLAND (1st m)
Myrtle married Bill CURTIS (2nd m)
Vina Braaten (twin) married Frank BLAZEK
Violet Braaten (twin) married Richard SODERBERG

Erick & Gunhild Braaten, bio

tejmex63 — 2007-07-12 21:29:11Z

ERICK & GUNHILD BRAATEN
Erick BRAATEN, born 25 July 1866 at Eggedal, Buskerud, Norway, the son of Gulbrand and Eli ENGEBRITSON and came to the United States in 1882 settling near Hatton, North Dakota.

On 14 June 1893, he married Gunhild HAGEN at Hatton and that fall they moved to Roseau where they homesteaded. Gunhild was born 28 Feb 1876 near Albert Lea, MN to Erick & Jorand (GRANDALEN) HAGEN. She grew to womanhood in Portland, North Dakota.

They homesteaded in Roseau until 1901 at which time they loved to the Mayville area and farmed there until 1908. They then came to Hatton where they farmed until 1927 and retired and lived in the area until their deaths. Erick passed away 10 November 1939 at Hatton and Gunhild passed away in 1970 in Mayville. They are buried at St John's Lutheran Cemetery in Hatton.

Their children were:
Gerhard
Lewis O.
Elmer
Jennie
Theodor
Garvin
Norris
Evelyn

--page 280-281 Vol 2 Pionners of Roseau Co,MN 1885-1910

Hans Jacob Pedersen

bishopmunoz — 2007-07-05 17:57:01Z

Oops! Should have been:

Hi. I'm looking for information on Hans Jacob Pedersen, born 16 December 1810 in Bragernes, Norway; died 16 May 1884. He was the son of Peder Jacobsen & Kirstine Nilsdatter. He married Oline Olsdatter 10 September 1843 in Eiker, Norway. My lineage: Hans Pedersen > Nils Hansen > Oline Hansen (m. Alfred Bishop) > Emmett Bishop > Don Bishop > Samuel Bishop (me). If you think we might have a match, please contact me.
Alternate names:
Hans Pedersen: Surname: Bråten, Braaten, Husfar, Jørranrudeie, Jörranrudeie, Jorranrudeie, Nyhus.
Peder Jacobsen: Surname: Bragernes, Nyhus.
Kirstine Nilsdatter: Surname: Traneby.
Oline Olsdatter: Surname: Kone.
Nils Hansen: Forename: Nels; Surname: Bækkedok, Baekkedok, Bakkedok, Bekkedok, Hanson.
Oline Hansen: Surname: Hanson.
Alfred Bishop: Forename: Thomas.
Thanks.

Hans Jacob Pedersen

bishopmunoz — 2007-07-05 17:53:43Z

Pedersen, Braaten, Husfar, Jorranrudeie, Nyhus, Bragernes, Nilsdatter, Nilsen, Traneby

Knut Braathen

rockdown101 — 2006-11-28 17:01:34Z

Looking for information on Knut Braathen. He emigrated to usa from gol,hollingdal in the spring of 1899( to North Dakota).
Went to Canada (Sask) to file on some land and returned to us and norway for a visit in the winter of 1909-1910.
Married Birgit Bergene) in North Dakota in 1911 and went to the hometead. They had 9 children.

Re: Ole Braaten

2006-09-01 14:38:41Z

I am Clara's great grandaughter. If you still haven't found the information you need I can get it for you. My grandmother is Ardith Vigen LaCroix.

Re: Braaten/Braathen/Britton -Hayward, Saywer County, Wisconsin

@@ruthyreynolds@hotmail.com — 2006-06-21 18:45:03Z

Have you had any luck with your Braatens yet? I am looking for a Charles A. Brighton who left Bergen, Norway Spring of 1861 traveling first to Quebec, Montreal then Madison, Wis. to his Uncle Ole Brighton's place. I have information on my Charles Brighton *after* 1861, but not much before. I have not been able to sort out what his Norwegian name was. Brighton is most likely ~not~ it! LOL. Have statement saying his father was also Ole Brighton, a sea captain and mom was Sigree. Uncle Ole was the only relative he had in the States and did not marry that we know of, dying sometime 1861-64. His pension application didn't mention any siblings, but I have always wondered if there were any. Do you know much about Braatens in Norway?

I'm also looking at these variants; Britzein, Brixien, Broughton, Broten, and Bryten. If you find anything-give me a shout.

My Charles married Charity E. Dun in 1875 in Texas.

braaten

2006-06-20 03:03:17Z

My husband's great grandfather was Holstein Braaten. His grandfather was Hjelmar Braaten. His father was Harland Braaten. His name is Harold Braaten. Any Braaten relatives out there related to any of these?

Braaten burials, ND

2006-03-21 23:57:25Z

VOL 31: CAVALIER COUNTY, ND
WATERLOO TOWNSHIP
ELLEFSON BETHEL CEMETERY

BRAATEN, Mrs Sam (Ida Melby) and baby died 1902
Mother

BRAATEN, Gordon William Son
d. Chicago ashes interred here on 6 May 1966

~~Volunteer Posting~~

Biography: Ole O. Braaten family

2006-03-19 04:42:16Z

Sverre Braathen

sgh27 — 2006-03-10 08:48:09Z

I'm looking for the family of Sverre Braathen who probably lived in Dane, Wisconsin. He was born in Norway in 1895 og came to USA 1915 - 1920. Can someone help me!!

Braaten Biography - Langdon, ND

2005-12-02 20:59:42Z

fra the book: Langdon, ND Centennial Edition 1888-1988

Arnold Braaten pg 242

Arnold Chester Braaten was born 31 January 1909 and his brother, Clifford Irving, was born 19 March 1914 at Vang to Albert Oscar and Antomena Ekle Braaten. They moved to Langdon in 1929.

Grandfather Kittel, Olson, Braaten and Karen came fra Norway to Minnesota in 1870 with three children. Seven more children were born before they came to homestead at Vang in 1895.

Albert was born 6 March 1882. Antomena was born 28 April 1886 in Minnesota to the Arnt Ekle family. They moved to Vang in 1889. Albert and Antomena were married 9 May 1904. Antomena died 23 Dec 1952. Albert burned to death at Vang 25 April 1961.

Arnold has worked as a carpenter and as a repairman for machinery and engines. He had a shop of his own since 1942. He raised chinchillas for some years. He was elected to the city commission in 1954 and served eight years.

Marion Llewellyn Tattle was born 13 August 1915 at Calvin. She graduated at Clyde in 1934 and came to Langdon in 1935. Her parents, Charles James and Mary Louise Tattle, came to Hannah, ND fra Ontario, Canada. They were married in Winnipeg 5 May 1913. They lived first in Hannah, then in Calvin, Rock Lake and Clyde. They had five children. Charlie died 23 August 1940. Mary came to Langdon in 1966 and has lived at North Star Manor since 1974. Mary was born 4 April 1891.

Arnold and Marion were married 9 June 1938 He and his father built their house on Fourth Street. They have two children. Norma Jean was born in 1941. Allan paul was born 1952. Both graduated fra LHS. Norma had a beauty shop for several years before going to Minot where she met Kenneth Connor. They were married in Arizona. Their first son, Montgomery Kenneth was born in Phoenix. They moved to Cedar rapids, IA where Douglas Cleveland was born. they have since lived in Massachusetts and are now in New Hampshire----recorded 3/85

*NOTE: I am not related to the above persons

Re: Ole Braaten

pbbut — 2005-10-01 01:34:40Z

I have a John Louis Braaten (1924-1972) in my data. His obituary indicates he was born in Cadillac, Saskatchewan. According to his obit, the family moved to the Pelican Rapids MN area soon after his birth. His parents were Oscar and Minnie (Wuvin) Braaten. Brothers and sisters were: Laura (Fladmark); Mabel (Bouley); Clara (Englund); Emma (Randklev); Inga (Clauson); Herbert and James Braaten.

Re: Peder (Peter) Braaten (Broten)

slichte1 — 2005-08-20 19:31:45Z

I know that there was a Peder Braaten that lived in Wolf Point, MT for a period of time. - He appears on the 1920 and 1930 Census.

Peder (Peter) Braaten (Broten)

andreabarnson1 — 2005-05-05 16:29:24Z

My great, great grandfather came from Norway and settled in Grand Forks ND. I do not know much about him and his wife Betsey except they had several children: Sever, Henry (my great grandfather), his twin brother Bernie (Bernhard), Edward, Charles (Carl). I know there were a few more, I believe a total of 8 children. My great grandfather was married to Stella G. Guer in Everett WA and lived in Chelan until they died. I know that Henry is buried in a small cemetary closeby. However, I am looking to see if anyone else is related to Peder Braaten and could give me a clue as to where they lived, etc.

Re: Brentebraaten-braaten, broten

2005-04-18 02:35:51Z

If you didnt figure yet, and yes Im aware it is 4 years ago, but here goes anyway:
The name "brentebraaten" comes from the norwegian word " brente " and " bråten ", "Brente" is comes from the word "å brenne" which translates to" to burn ". "Brente" will then translate to something as " burned ". "bråten" comes from the word "bråte" and translates to "lots of, heaps of". But "Bråten" means something totally different. "Bråtebrenning" is the burning off of withered grass and leaves in the spring. A "bråte" is therefore lots of and heaps of withered grass and leaves. So, in english Brentebråten spells out: Burning heaps of withered grass and leaves. At this point you probably giggle at the stupid things people in the past named themselves but there is more. Brentebråten is actually the name on a very old farm in Eastern Norway. Or was. It burnt down some years ago. Maybe it was its purpose? :P

Harold Helen Braaten Montevideo MN

Martininvestigationsinc — 2005-03-03 22:37:28Z

Harold Braaten and Helen Braaten lived in the Montevideo MN area. This is Chippewa county. They may have been related to an Ellen Braaten. Harold died in 1962.

Thank you.