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Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2011-12-06 03:20:53Z

Just received church records on one set of Egge family members in Allentown. From the records of

BETHANY EVANGELICAL CONGREGATION CHURCH
224 North Sixth Street, Allentown, PA

Egge, Millie E
born July 13, 1857 -- Reedsville, Mifflin Co, PA
died January 26, 1938 -- Allentown, Lehigh Co, PA

(Side notes not in the church records: Millie Egge maiden name: Amelia Wagner; a.k.a Amelia Egge)

Her husband is in the church records also:

William J Egge Jr.
born June 11, 1852, Allentown, Lehigh, PA
died November 26, 1938, Akron, Lancaster, PA

(side notes not in the church records: his death certificate says he died in Ephrata, Lancaster, PA, three miles from Akron. Both William and Amelia (Millie) Egge are buried in Union and West End Cemetery, Allentown)

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2010-08-23 12:28:41Z

My earlier note said that there were two Adam Egges who, in my view, could have been the son of Sara (Busch) and Jacob Egge of Reading and Allentown, PA -- one Adam born 1815 in PA, the other Adam born 1833 in PA. Well, based on a key item found this morning, I'm ready to say that of those two, the 1815 Adam is the only one still standing as your candidate. So unless there is some other "Adam Egge" born 1810 - 1829 in Berks or Lehigh PA, you've got your match.

What did we find? In the 1910 / 1920 censuses, the 1833 Adam Egge is living with relatives in Allentown -- he's an aging uncle at the Lefevre home. In a book on the Knauss family of PA, I've found Adam 1833, and he's the son of Salome (Knauss) Egge, who married a second time to a man whose last name was -- ta da - Lefevre. So this is the WRONG Adam for your purposes. The book's wording, and its web address are as follows:

53. Children of Salome, born 1808, daughter of John G.
Knauss :

By first marriage :
Adam Egge, born July 25, 1833.

By second marriage :
Henry E. LeFevre, born Nov. 3, 1839.

54. Children of Henry E. LeFevre :

Annie L., born Oct. 28, 1865.

Henry E.. Jr., born April 25, 1867; married Ida Giering (6).

http://www.archive.org/stream/historygenealogy00knau/history...

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2010-08-22 23:59:38Z

It's possible that he's connected. There appear to be two Adam Egges who could fit the bill as the Adam, the son born to Sara (Busch) and Jacob Egge, who were born and married in Berks Co, Pa and moved to Allentown, Lehigh in the range of 1812-16. One is the Adam Egge you cite, born ca 1815 in PA (acc to censuses 1850, 1870 and 1880) and married to Sarah, b 1824 (acc to censuses 1850 and 1870, which have her born in PA, and 1880, which shows her b in DE). They lived in IN in 1850, and IA in 1870 & 1880. The other Adam Egge was born 1833 and censuses show him mostly living in Philadelphia, except the 1900ish ones which show him living with relatives on Allentown. I lean toward your 1815 Adam, as 1833 would mean Sara Busch Egge's was 44 when he as born. But let's do a little more digging before making the final call -- and perhaps someone else might have info to add to this discussion?

Charles Nikolus Egge

heatheroswald65 — 2009-11-28 00:15:08Z

I am looking for information on my great-grandfather, Charles Egge. I would like to know whether he remarried and had anymore children after he divorced my great-grandmother, Florence Mariner Egge and also where he is buried. He and Florence had three children (daughter b./d. unk, Margaret b. 1919 d. 1989, and Marion b./d. 1923) and divorced in 1930. Family gossip is that he remarried and had a son but I can find nothing on him until his death in Rock Island, IL on June 23, 1937.

Thank you, in advance, for your help.

Re: Hiatt

katherinehiatt — 2009-11-05 18:15:11Z

Granville & Olia were my grandparents. I am their only son's (Moir) daughter.

Katherine (Kitten) Hiatt

Re: Egges in PA

MichelleEggeVD — 2009-06-23 20:57:15Z

Hi. I believe i have info for you. Please email me at megge66@msn.com.

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2009-05-28 00:43:21Z

It's certainly feasible that he's part of the extended Egge clan which emigrated from Germany and settled in central PA. Circumstantial evidence includes the fact that one of the censuses in ancestry.com notes that his father was born in Prussia (Germany), also there were a surprising number of male Egges in the Reading / Berks, Lancaster, Allentown / Lehigh areas 1750 - 1900 (plenty of potential relatives), and thirdly that the name Adam was used several times in Egge generations earlier than your ancestor. The single family line that I've been working on, though, does not include any "adam"s, so I don't have the answer for you - but it seems to me that the chances would seem petty good that there is some connection to the extended Egge clan. I encourage you to keep digging!

Re: Egges in PA

bobegge — 2009-05-27 22:20:55Z

UPON FURTHER REVIEW . . . and with the help of Ned Moore.

I AM not from William Egge Jr. A news clipping I had made me believe that I was until Iowa popped up as the place of birth of my grandfather's father on his WW I draft card.

Instead of being a descendent of William Jacob Egge Jr., I am a descendent of his brother, Charles Hesser Egge who had a son name William born in Iowa while Charles worked as a missionary. Charles eventually moved back to Allentown.

Willaim had a son named John H Egge who had a son Robert C Egge who had me, Robert Jr.

Re: Egges in PA

bobegge — 2009-05-27 22:03:11Z

Hi,

My name is Robert (Bob) C Egge Jr, born in Allentown in 1955. I curently live in Dayton, OH.

Charles Heeser Egge is my great, great grandfather. I was working on my geneology and was baffled, but Mr. Ned Moore helped me make the connection. Charles Hesser Egge did have a son named William - my great grandfather. William was born in Iowa. William had four children - Anna M born 1892 (my great aunt whom I lived with a short time), Charles E born 1894 who died in the Spanish flu epedemic in 1918-1919, Raymond W born 1896 whom I believe is buried in Frederick, MD, and John H, my grandfather, borm 1897.

FYI . . . Charles Hesser Egge, William S Egge, John H Egge and Anna M Egge are buried side-by-side in Greenwood Cemetery, 2010 Chew St, Allentown, PA.

I hope to make it back there this fall to take photos of as many Ege/Egge graves as I can find in 3-4 days.

If you have any info, plese forward. Thanks.

Bob Egge
tdcegge@yahoo.com
robert.egge@wpafb.af.mil

Re: Egges in PA

eggenest — 2009-05-27 21:15:13Z

Yes, to all questions. Rev. Walter EGGE was my husbands' grandfather, Walter Howard. His headstone and Emma (wife) is in Allentown cemetery. My son Sam Egge poses with them last fall. If you would like a copy of the photo, just send your email and I will forward. I have been emailing with a Tina Egge also connected to the family. I have been looking for my papers which belonged to my husbands aunt Helen Egge Murray. My husband Walter B. was named after his dad W. Blair and our son is Walter B. There are also numerous Walters in my family and I am beginning to be tired of the name...:)) Val Jack Egge eggenest@gilanet.com

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2009-05-23 02:18:25Z

Yes, Ralph Thomas Egge was the son of William Jacob Egge, Jr., who is one of the three people listed in the newspaper article to which you refer.

Your inquiry got me to go to dig out my Egge research material. I see a John Egge as a brother of William Jacob Egge SENIOR, not junior. John was born 1808 to Sarah and Jacob Egge in Reading , died 1897. I do not have a list of the children of John Egge, so there may be other Johns later.

This 1808 John's brother, WIlliam Jacob Egge SENIOR, had five children, one of whom was William Jacob Egge JUNIOR and one of whom was Anna Egge, born 1849 and died in the 1930's. My father-in-law knew Anna, and called her "great-aunt Annie."

Might either of these be the "John" and "Anna" you mention?

If you want me to help piece your line together, I'd need names and dates of birth (as close as you can make them) for your Egge grandfather and Egge great-grandfather.

Best wishes.

Re: Egges in PA

bobegge — 2009-05-23 01:11:06Z

Was Ralph Thomas Egge 1884-1979 the son of William Jacob Egge Jr?

Did he have a brother John and a sister Anna?

I have a newspaper article about William J. Egge (born 1820 and son of Jacob Egge) and his life in Allentown. At the end of the article it lists his children . . . Rev Charles Egge, William Egge (Jr), and the Rev Walter Egge.

It gives an address for William Egge (Jr) as 512 N. 5th St in Allentown PA. I lived there as a child until my dad (Bethlehem Steel) got transferred to Illinois and then Minnesota. The house belonged to my great Aunt Anna and my grandfather John.

Re: Egges in PA

bobegge — 2009-05-22 23:22:25Z

Hello. My name is Robert C. Egge Jr. I was born in Allentown in 1955. My dad is also from Allentown born in 1932 as are a couple of previous generations . . . John Egge (grandfather), William Jacob Egge Jr (great grandfather), William Jacob Egge (great, great grandfather) then Jacob Egge(Ege), Jacob Ege, George-Michael Ege and lastly to Bernard Egge.

Re: Egge, Ellensen or Halversen in Lier, Buskerud from Vestre Egge

barbdale_1 — 2009-03-07 19:33:30Z

I have used the newspaper archives site, and it is very useful. I am not sure it has the Washburn papers, at least from the early years. You can order the newspaper through your local library on inter library loan, or you can see if there are any volunteers through Random Acts of Genealogy Kindness.

Re: Egge, Ellensen or Halversen in Lier, Buskerud from Vestre Egge

jjegge1 — 2009-03-07 14:36:46Z

Thank you, I will try and find Halvor in the New Family History Website. I had that name penciled in but found conflicting info on other family trees out there.

What recommendation do you have for query of Bayfield, Washburn or Ashland, WI newspapers in 1907. What is the quality or legitimacy of Newspaper Archives service? www.newspaperarchive.com

Re: Egge, Ellensen or Halversen in Lier, Buskerud from Vestre Egge

barbdale_1 — 2009-03-07 06:27:44Z

I found an Ellen Halvorsen born January 8, 1826 in Lier, the son of Halvor Gunderson and Mari Abrahamsdatter. I found it on the new family history library website, it has an index of Norwegian records. I also found it on the digitalarkivet site, but I am not sure where I found it, that site is kind of hard to negotiate, and keeps switching between English and Norwegian. I do understand a little Norsk, but it is still challenging!
Have you looked for an obituary for Hans in the Washburn paper?

Re: Egge, Ellensen or Halversen in Lier, Buskerud from Vestre Egge

jjegge1 — 2009-03-06 12:43:08Z

Hello Barb, Thanks for your reply. I am familiar with the Digitalarkivet for census information. I have not been able to delve into the church records, though I think Frogner was the church area involved. Do you have any strategies on delving into 1848-1854? Or for that matter, pre 1826?

I believe my great, great grandfather Elen or Ellen Halvorsen (sometimes Halvordsen) was born 8 Jan 1826 or 1828. I am unsure if Elen or Ellen died in Lier or came to America at a late age because I have found some close names. My verified search backward in this branch ends with Ellen of Vestre Egge.

I have still been unable to find details of Hans' death in 1907.

Re: Egge, Ellensen or Halversen in Lier, Buskerud from Vestre Egge

barbdale_1 — 2009-03-05 02:05:09Z

I found the family of Ellen Halvordsen in the 1865 census in Lier, Buskerud. He was listed as being 40 years old, and his birthplace was Lier. His wife Ann Sorine Andersdatter was 43, birthplace kristiansand. Three children were listed, Maren Kristine, age15, Marie age 14, and Hans, age 12. They grew cattle, sheep, barley, oats, and potatoes.
Are you aware of the site www.digitalarkivet.no that has the Norwegian census and other databases?
The best way to find the parents, or at least the father of Ellen, is in the marriage records. That database has parish records, but I didn't find any yet that would be early enough. Death records usually do not list the parents.

Egge, Ellensen or Halversen in Lier, Buskerud from Vestre Egge

jjegge1 — 2009-03-04 22:31:52Z

Hello,
I am looking for the Norwegian parentage of Ellen (Elen, Allen) Halvorsen born in 1828 (or possibly 8 Jan 26?) who was the father of my ancestor Hans Ellensen (1855) who migrated to Alpena (Leer) with bride Birthe Andrea Larsdatter Strand and Andreas (Andrew) Egge (1868).

Ellen Halvorson owned a farm at Vestre Egge Bruksnr. 14 and was the father of Hans, Maren Kirstine, Anne Marie, Andreas, Gunhild, and father in law of Peder Christiansen who took over the farm in 1885.

Hans Egge was a lumberman who was believed to have died in a lumbering accident in Northern Wisconsin or Minnesota on 6 Nov 1907.

Re: Hans Ellensen Egge

jjegge1 — 2009-03-04 22:06:57Z

Thank you Barb.

Hans Egge's correct name was Hans Ellensen, born in Lier, Buskerud in 1855. He originally arrived in the US at Alpena, MI and followed lumber jobs to Ashland/Washburn, WI. Oral tradition passed down through the generations attributed his death to a lumbering accident with in Bayfield or Ashland County or St. Louis in MN. I cannot find a record of this. Thanks. You at least have narrowed down the dates for me.

If there is anyone with specialty in Norge, I am now searching for the parents of Hans' father Ellen (Elen, Allan) Havorsen (Halvords.) from Egge Vestre, Lier, Buskerud. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Hans Ellensen Egge

jjegge1 — 2009-03-04 22:04:27Z

Thank you Barb.

Hans Egge's correct name was Hans Ellensen, born in Lier, Buskerud in 1855. Oral tradition passed down through the generations attributed his death to a lumbering accident. I cannot find a record of this. Thanks. You at least have narrowed down the dates for me.

If there is anyone with specialty in Norge, I am now searching for the parents of Hans' father Ellen (Elen, Allan) Havorsen (Halvords.) from Egge Vestre, Lier, Buskerud. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Hans Ellensen Egge

jjegge1 — 2009-03-04 17:36:32Z

Thank you Barb.

Hans Egge's correct name was Hans Ellensen, born in Lier, Buskerud in 1955. Oral tradition passed down through the generations attributed his death to a lumbering accident. I cannot find a record of this. Thanks. You at least have narrowed down the dates for me.

If there is anyone with specialty in Norge, I am now searching for the parents of Hans' father Ellen (Elen, Allan) Havorsen (Halvords.) from Egge Vestre, Lier, Buskerud. Any help would be appreciated.

North Pleasant Cemetery, Cass County, North Dakota

sleuthesthedead — 2008-09-23 19:24:20Z

The following Egge's are buried at North Pleasant Cemetery, Cass County, North Dakota. Photos of thier tombstones can be found at www.findagrave.com

I am not related, just a volunteer photographer.

Lewis N Egge 1876-1909
Maria Egge 1852-1912

Gloria M Zombar Egge obit

ayla_forest — 2008-09-15 11:51:22Z

Summarized from "The Morning Call", Allentown PA Sunday 14 Sep 2008 p. B6 col 4
no picture

Gloria M Egge
d/o William Zombar & Helen Cade
born, Milwaukee WI
occ, Dun & Bradstreet; General Electric, Allentown PA

spouse, Norman P Egge (d. 1982)

died at age 76
died, 12 Sep 2008 Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem PA
residence at death, Breinigsville PA
funeral home, Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breiningsville PA

survivors,
children, Steven, Phyllis & Gayle
6 grandchildren

Re: Bernard Ege 1688 to Jacob Egge 1782 Berks Co / Reading / Allentown PA

terryrmiller1 — 2008-02-08 19:18:26Z

I believe that I am the 3rd Great grandson of Jacob Egge. Do you have any information on Jacob's son Adam Egge born about 1815 in PA and married Sarah Talley? She was born Aug 1823 in Ohio and died 18 Sep 1915 in West Union, Todd County, MN.

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2008-01-11 06:07:08Z

Hello again, Egge relatives. Wonder if you might be able to assist me in something. I mentioned in our earlier correspondence that no one had yet applied for DAR membership connecting to our ancestor Abraham Henry. We're willing to make that first application, as I've got plenty on his service in the Am Rev. Now we need some help on bio data. Here are some of the things that would be key to support additional research here: Can you tell me in what PA town / county Abraham was born? Where did he live after the war? What was his wife's name? Are you willing to share with me a copy of the Bible pages you mentioned, which show dates for Abraham and daughter Margaret (and may reference marriage to Sherer?) Any help would be MOST appreciated! - Edward

obit fyi - Helen Esther EGGE Jones, 1918 TX. - 2007 NV. (sister of Edward EGGE)

LorraineGilmer02 — 2007-10-01 21:08:53Z

not related - for your info only

Helen Esther Jones

Newspaper Title: Elko Daily Free Press
Newspaper Location: Elko, NV, Us
Obituary Publication Date: 23 Jun 2005

Helen Esther Jones died at her home in Carlin on Saturday, June 18, 2005, while recovering from gall bladder surgery. Helen was born in 1918 in Plainview, Texas, to Edward Egge and Clara Silsbee Egge. A year later she moved with her family to Los Angeles, Calif., where her father had a small lumber yard and piston manufacturing business.

After graduation from Fremont High School in 1936, she went to work for Sears and Roebuck Company. Six years later, on Sept. 26, 1942, she married Clarence Jones in Las Vegas while he was on leave from military service.

In 1950, Clarence and Helen moved with their daughter, Marilyn, and son, Clarence, to Battle Mountain following her husband's completion of barber school. After a year in Battle Mountain, they moved to Carlin where they lived together until her husband's death on July 5, 2002.

Helen was a beloved wife and mother who will be greatly missed by her children; daughter-in-law, Elaine Jones; grandchildren, Chris and Matt; brother, Syrus, and his wife, Gwen; and the many friends she has in Carlin and beyond.

Graveside services will be held at 11a.m. Friday, June 24, 2005, at the Carlin Cemetery.

obit fyi - Edward Syrus "Sy" EGGE, 1915 TX. - 2007 CA.

LorraineGilmer02 — 2007-10-01 21:05:52Z

not related - for you rinfo only

Edward, Syrus Egge

Edward Syrus Egge, Edward, or Sy as he was often called, passed away quietly September 26, 2007 having enjoyed a fulfilling life of 91 years. Born on November 28, 1915 in Plainview, Texas, he came to Los Angeles at age one and remained in the county for the rest of his life. He graduated from Fremont High in L.A. where he aided his shop teachers, using skills his dad taught him at an early age. In 1942, Ed married Gwendolyn and during their 65 years o f marriage, they raised a family, traveled to almost all the states, worked with scout and church youths, square danced and bowled for numerous years making many close, life-long friends. Ed held the rank of Cheif Machinist Mate in the Coast Guard during WWII. He often talked of his experiences in the Philippines as well as his service at the Lighthouse on the breakwater of San Pedro. Ed was well known throughout Long Beach where, in 1955, he opened Egge Marine Service, an engine repair business still run b y his son. Ed enjoyed being with his family and friends and loved the outdoors, traversing the streams and hills of the High Sierras, fishing, hunting and just appreciating God's creation. Ed touched many lives with his friendly smile, quiet nature, interest in others and passion for life. He was gentle, quick to lend a hand, cheerful and optimistic and most of all, kind and loving with everyone he met. He will be missed by his family and friends and his legacy is that he will be carried in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know him. Edward Syrus Egge is survived by his wife, Gwen; daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and John; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Nancy; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Service will be held at 1pm Tuesday, October 2nd at Forest Lawn, Cypress. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to City of Hope, Downey United Methodist Church, Glazier Elementary School Science Camp or your favorite charity. Forest Lawn, Cypress 800-204-3131
Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 9/30/2007.

Re: Egges in PA

terryrmiller1 — 2007-08-10 18:33:56Z

I have read with much interest this discussion and it brings me to wonder about the Adam Egge that is my g-g-grandfather. I have only to trace him back to 1850 at which time the census said that he was born in PA about 1815. He married Sarah Talley of OH and had seven children in Ohio, Indiana and Iowa. Could Adam be any relation to those in this thread?

Re: Hans Christian Egge

hrpriority — 2007-05-09 04:14:06Z

My Larsons came from Leelanau, Michigan and then went through Milwaukee (think came accross the lake at Manitowoc), then went through Turtle Lake, Wisconsin before settling in Washburn, Wisconsin.

Gary

Re: Hans Christian Egge

hrpriority — 2007-05-09 04:10:14Z

Barb,

Can you tell me which Lutheran Church has the Nor. Lutheran Church records as my records came from the Court House for Washburn Wisconsin?

Re: Hans Christian Egge

hrpriority — 2007-05-09 04:02:06Z

Barb,

My direct relative was Magnus Johnson,his wife was Ingebourg Larson they lived in Washburn, Wisc. during the era you are looking at. I have been there many times researching. Inge's father was Iver Larson who had a boarding house in 1900 and had one Isac Egge or Eggen staying with them.

Also my people went to the same church as yours, but I found my families records at the Court House and the cemetary was at the top of the hill.

Gary

Re: Hans Christian Egge

mleemck3 — 2006-12-24 22:42:48Z

my inforamation is less than helpful, I'm afraid. My grandmother was Sophie Lee Engen, her mother was Christina Egge whose parents were born in Norway. Christina was an accomplished seamstress in spite of an arm withered by polio. My grandmother Sophie had a sister Carrie who later married Paul Miller who became a professor of horiculture at the U of Oregon. Christina, Sophie and Carrie lived in Dane County WI I beleive with the Egge grandparents. Sophie married Oscar A. Engen(parents Ole and Anna (Venden) Engen)they had 3 children and last lived in Viola WI Sophie spoke often of her Egge cousins but I do not recall the first names of cousins or her grandparents who spoke little English.She did not speak of her father that I recall but I vaguely feel his name may have been Robert. My e mail is m_lee_mck3@wqest.net. I have not started researching in earnest yet. I would welcome any info and would be glad share what I know. thank you M. Lee

Re: Egges in PA

2006-11-28 22:54:41Z

Val -here are some of the details of "our" John Bush's service:
9 July 1776 - entered service (PA Archives, 5th Series, Vol 8, Page 22) 16 Nov 1776 - may have been wounded at the Battle of Fort Washington (PA Archives, 5th Series, Vol 8, Page 24); 18 Nov 1777 John is listed as a first lieutenant under the command of Captain Samuel Hover of the 8th Co in the 6th Battalion of Militia in Northampton Co, PA (PA Archives, 5th Series, Vol 8, Page 426); 23 April 1778 John, as a lieutenant, is listed on the payroll of Capt Timothy Jaynes Company of 7th Class of in the 6th Battalion of Northampton Co, Militia (PA Archives, 5th Series, Vol 8, Page 553) -- Best wishes - edward

Re: Egges in PA

2006-11-28 22:38:30Z

Hi Edward...thanks for the updated information. It seems none of the other family members give a hoot!? Anyway, I will correct my information and I am thankful my ancestors were the Chickasaws!!:) Have you ever checked out the Egge museum in Norway? It's neat. Take care & thanks again. Val

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2006-11-28 02:31:40Z

Val - My daughter, who's a member of the DAR, paid for some file research at the DAR re: our John Bush. It turns out that many of the service references you cite in your May 31 note are actually the record of another (different) John Bush of PA. The DAR researcher says these service records, such as the Ensign Captain in the Continental Line, are not accepted now by the DAR for our John Bush, and the DAR has added a note of the error to these references on the file copies of folks who applied earlier as a descendant of his. Our John Bush, the one who married Catherine Leinbach, DID serve in a distinguished capacity, as a Lieutenant under Captain Timothy Jaynes of 7th Class, Northampton County Militia, PA. But not as an officer in the Continental Line.

Re: Hans Christian Egge

2006-10-28 04:32:21Z

The church they attended was the Norwegian Lutheran church, now known as Christ Lutheran. It is in Washburn, Bayfield, Wisconsin. I borrowed the microfilm of records from the lutheran archives. What I have found was that Hans married his first wife in Norway, then emmigrated to Michigan around 1880. His wife died around 1884, and he married Rise Johnson Rod in Washburn in 1889. I found that marriage in the Wisconsin Historical Society pre 1907 vital records. I didn't find their marriage listed in the church records, but there were very few listed each year, and I'm wondering if maybe all of them were not registered in the church book. Hans had several children, Arthur, Anna, Sigurd, Gyoa? I think the first two were children with his first wife. Hans' death is listed in the church records. It says he died November 6, 1907 and was buried on November 10. He was 52, lived in Washburn, and was born in Norway. That is all the info on the record. I do not know if Hans and Rise are related to my family, but they were listed as sponsors for the baptism of my grandma and one of her siblings. My great grandfather was John H. Johnson, and I don't know his parents, but I thought that perhaps he and Rise were related. It's possible they just knew each other from church. I also have not found any marriage record for my great grandparents, records were hit and miss back then.

Re: Hans Christian Egge

jjegge1 — 2006-10-27 14:45:56Z

DId this occur at the Washburn Lutheran Church? Do you have more info?

Re: EGGE/NYJORDET

brianegge — 2006-10-22 04:48:20Z

I would be interested in getting a copy of this. I'd happy to pay for the shipping and duplication costs.

Kurt Albert Egge 1948-2006.……………..OBIT

hitchheick — 2006-08-30 03:17:15Z

Obituary from the Portland Oregonian Newspaper, Tuesday August 29, 2006.

Kurt Albert Egge 1948-2006.……………..OBIT
Kurt Albert Egge died Aug. 19, 2006, at age 58.
Mr. Egge was born Feb. 10, 1948, in Portland. He graduated from Oregon City High School and served in the Navy.
Survivors include his mother and father, Betty and Robert; brothers, Mike and Scott; and sisters, Laura Durbrow, Roberta Yeaman and Jean Finch.
Remembrances to the Oregon Food Bank.

Arrangements by Young’s.

Re: Hans Christian Egge

barbdale_1 — 2006-07-27 04:15:24Z

I don't know anything about Hans, but he was listed as a sponsor on my grandma's baptism certificate from Washburn, dated February 1898.It was written in Norwegian.Mrs. Hans Egge was also listed. I don't know if he was a relative, or perhaps a member of their church. My grandma's parents were John and Mattie Johnson.

Re: Egges in PA

shenwood55 — 2006-07-13 15:40:39Z

My father was Willett Ellsworth Egge Jr born 1921 in Allentown and died 1974. I am contacting a cousin that will give me the dates of births and deaths of the others. His father was Willett Ellsworth Egge Sr. born circa 1900 and died circa 1966-67 I believe his father was Irving. I believe also that Willett Sr had a sister Estelle and a brother Harley? I remember them as a child.

Re: Egges in PA

shenwood55 — 2006-07-13 15:40:39Z

I have a cousin in Allentown that is to get back to me with the family tree she has been working on. She used to work in the courthouse and did extensive research while there. I live in the Shenandoah Valley in VA. Yes Egge is considered Dutch ancestry more than German. If you google Egge there is a university in Holland named Egge. I was told that those Egges and Eges are not supposed to be connected, That is why it is important to know which boat they did come over on. One bit of interesting information that may help everyone piece things together,,,I recall my father making mention of the Egges being involved with the transport of the Liberty Bell when it was moved to Allentown to be hidden. Maybe we can all make some connection there also.

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2006-07-12 18:21:20Z

My wfie's father is Dean Egge, son of Ralph Thomas Egge, so we're clearly barking up the same family tree. Our draft of the family tree shows one difference at the end of sequence you note. We show the sequence, going back, as Ralph Thomas Egge - William Jacob Egge, Jr -- William Jacob Egge - Jacob Egge (1782) - Jacob Egge (1745) - George-Michael Egge (1715) - Bernard Ege / Egge (1688). Your tree concludes at Adam Egge after Jacob 1745 -- wondering what documentation you have of his connection?

Re: Egges in PA

carlycat99_1 — 2006-07-12 18:10:41Z

I am tracing Egges. My wifes grandmother was Althea Egge (Haines) and I have the tree as Ralph Thomas - William Jacob Egge Jr - William Jacob Egge -Jacob Egge - Jacob Egge - Adam Egge? Does this make sense to anyone? Anymore info would be appreciated.

Bernard Ege 1688 to Jacob Egge 1782 Berks Co / Reading / Allentown PA

NMoore157 — 2006-06-17 22:44:30Z

I. BERNARD EGE, b 1688 in Delbrum, Wuerrtemberg, Germany -- emigrated to the US in 1738 with his four sons. Among his sons was:

II. GEORGE-MICHAEL EGE b 1715, Delbrum, Wuerrtemberg, Germany,
emigrates w/ father, settled in Philadelphia, married Anna Catherine Holz, and is known to have fought in the French and Indian War. Among his children are three sons: Jacob (b 1745), George (b 1748) and Michael (b, 1753). The father, George-Michael Ege, died relatively young, in 1759. After his death, his widow sends the three young boys to live and study at Charming Forge, the Berks County, PA mansion of their prosperous uncle, Baron Henry Stiegel.

III. JACOB EGE b 11 Jan 1745 in Germantown, PA (Philadelphia area).
He was one of the three Ege brothers who were sent to Charming Forge in Berks County (where Reading is). His great-granddaughter, Annie (Egge) Huber, daughter of William Jacob Egge (b 1820), recalls him talking glowingly about his time at Charming Forge when the Baron was in the peak of his life and finances.

IV. JACOB EGE (later Jacob EGGE) b. 14 Jun 1782 in Reading, Berks, PA marries Sara Busch on Feb 7, 1808 at Schwarzwald Reformed Church, Exeter Township, Berks Co. Like his father, he spent time at Charming Forge, but during the time his Uncle George Ege owned it (after Baron Stiegel sold it). His granddaughter Annie (Egge) Huber recalls him reminiscing about his enjoyable times at the manor house, and refers to Charming Forge as the "ancestral home" of the Eges in Pennsylvania. In any event, this Jacob Ege moves to Allentown, adds an extra "g" to his last name (Egge), starts Allentown's first brick-making company (W. J. Egge Co) which is carried on by his son (William Jacob Egge) and grandson (William Jacob Egge, Jr.). Jacob Egge died 2 Apr 1869, buried in Union Cemetery in Allentown.

Re: Egges in PA

2006-06-15 22:15:38Z

Say, Edward, I thot' I'd send Walt's cousins name, etc. She is the daughter of the oldest child of Walter Howard Egge. She is: Nancy Murray, 12 Charles Ave., Selinsgrove, Penna. 17870 . Since none of the Egge's are close, in any sense, we don't have any other info. on her. She supposedly has a book about the EGGE family and she may have further information. Our family members are DAR/SAR members because of John Bush. Val

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2006-06-15 18:50:43Z

That's very helpful - many thanks. I think you're correct in believing his name is Abrham Henry, not the other way around. His daughter's last name is one clue, but also on the "Henry" message board in Ancestry.com there are a few references to folks trying to find infomration on an Abraham Henry born around 1755 in York County, PA. So I think we're all on the right trail here. And he may be a Rev Wa soldier, but it appears that no one has logged him in with the DAR, or try to be admitted under his name. If you have any proof of his service, womone of your side or mine could submit a suppplemental application, or jsut try to get him recorded at the DAR. . .In any event, many thanks for this updated information. - Edward

Re: Egges in PA

2006-06-15 17:28:06Z

Hi Edward..the information I use was typed years ago...the name Abraham Henry could easily have been seperated by a comma...I cannot tell. From Bible Birth Record he was born Dec 15, 1753 and it is repeated that he was a Revolutionary Soldier. I'm sorry I can't go any further with this, but I would think if the dates correspond we can assume he is "Abraham, Henry". His daughter (?) Born Feb 13, 1798, is listed as Margaret Henry; she married (?) Sherer , who William Egge married. If I can find any other papers, I will let you know. Thanks, Val

Re: Egges in PA

NMoore157 — 2006-06-14 22:57:40Z

Hi again -- in the note I'm replying to, you mention that Abraham Henry b. 1753 is listed among the DAR patriots -- I have the new Millenium edition of the DAR Patriot Index, and don't see an Abraham Henry. I see two named Henry Abraham, look like father and son Just wanted to be sure the name I see in you note is correct -- and that you're sure this ancestor is DAR-listed Thanks!