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Re: Joran Funseth from Flesberg, Norway

barbrofunseth — 2007-04-12 17:43:01Z

Yes, she was unmarried when she left Flesberg. Her parents were Ole Evensen born April 11, 1800 at Skartem and Berit Olsdatter born June 7, 1807 at Koldkind.

Re: Joran Funseth from Flesberg, Norway

geranorge — 2007-04-05 12:29:34Z

Did your Jørand leave Norway single? If she did I have more info.
Hilsen Gerd

Re: Joran Funseth from Flesberg, Norway

geranorge — 2007-04-05 12:09:43Z

Did your Jøran leave Norway single in 1869? If she did I can send you more info.
Hilsen Gerd

Re: Funseth, Karl b.01 May 1862 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms,Z

2006-09-16 04:37:43Z

Re: Funseth, Karl b.01 May 1862 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms,Z

2006-07-27 22:17:09Z

Hi Antoine
Sorry; I think I hit a wrong button and accidently sent a partial message.
I have found Karl's:
Statement of intent to become a Citizen filed Jun 1890. It says he entered thru the port of Detroit on or about Jun 1889
Application for Citizenship filed in Roseau Co. MN dated May 1897
His Naturalization papers filed 19 MAY 1897.
Minnesota 1895 Census says he was living w/ Kristina , his spouse and 3 children and his father in law, Nils Risberg.
US Federal Census 1900 says he was living w/ his wife, 5 children and Nils Risberg.
On 06 Nov 1900, He received a 160 acre homestead grant. He built his home on that land and lived there until he died.
I have found a number of mortgages against the farm but he always paid his debts. He is known as being one of the pioneer settlers of Roseau Co. MN and as a kind and pleasant man.
I do have a picture but do not know how to e-mail it. I also have a family picture of Karl, Kristina and their family.
I am interested in knowing more about Johan Eric's family. I would like to know his spouse and children's names and birthdates. Can you help me. Actually any information would be wonerful.
I am anxious to hear from you again soon and learn more about my family.
I must tell you that I will be on vacation from this Sat. 29 Jul 06 for about 2 weeks so if you try to contact me you will understand why I am slow to respond.
Darlene

Re: Funseth, Karl b.01 May 1862 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms,Z

2006-07-27 05:12:08Z

Thank you for the information. As you probably know, your grandfather John Erik was named after my grandfather, Johan Erik. Johan and Karl emigrated together to the US in 1888. Karl remained in the US, while my grandfather returned to Stromsund in 1901, married, and started his family there. They emigrated to the US in 1905, perhaps staying with Karl before moving on to Spokane, Washington.
I would appreciate any information/photos you have. I am particulary interested in knowing what happened during this period 1888-1901. Perhaps you have photos.
Antoine.

Re: Funseth, Karl b.01 May 1862 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms,Z

Mrstsds — 2006-07-23 02:45:17Z

Karl Funseth is my great grandfather. He immigrated to Jadis Twsp, Roseau Co. MN and was naturalized 17 Jun 1890. He and Kristina Risberg Funseth raised six children in Roseau Co. Two children, Olaf and Magdalena Kristina died in infancy before they came to America- from records I have found.
Children born in America were: Oluf b. 4 Aug 1889 d.9 Feb 1966; Anna M. b.19 Sep, 1891 d. 01 Nov 1960; Axel Carl b. Jul 1892 d. 1972 ; Edna b. Aug 1897 d.1978; John Eric (my grandfather) b.4 Aug 1898 d. 1946; Martin E. b. 19 Oct. 1900 d.11 Nov 1964.
Karl and Kristina homesteaded a farm in Jadis Twsp. and they were known as a kind and pleasant family.
I have lots more and am willing to share what I have w/ you.
Best Regards
Darlene Sandstrom

Hubert Kenneth Funseth

2006-04-14 11:51:39Z

Huberts parents were Olga and John Eric Funseth. Somewhere around 1927 John Eric left and moved to Chicago and took on the idenity of John Author Johnson(Jack). Looking for information on why John Eric did that. Olga gave her children away . Hubert was raised by Merle and Clara Bassett in Roseau Mn. Looking for information on them. Actually Hubert died when my husband was two and he has never met any of the relatives. We are looking for any information anyones has to offer. I heard he was very popular at Roseau high ( abasketball Player) Please help gwen

Re: Funseth, Edvard b. 14 Feb 1875 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms

2006-03-29 05:00:50Z

Hej Anna!

Tusen tack för ditt svar och Hjärtlight Tack för era uppgifter och hjälpen!

The marvelous information you sent takes me back in time to Grelsgård and I find myself reading your message over and over.

There is now a framed parchment copy over my desk of Olof and Magdalena Funseth's Grelsgård birth entries, including that of my grandfather, Johan Erik.

Perhaps I could ask you a few questions in the future about this information after I have assimilated it.

"It is vital in all cultural life to maintain a link between the present and the past. If there is anything that history makes clear it is this, that when a people becomes interested in its past life, seeks to acquire knowledge in order better to understand itself, it always experiences an awakening of new life."
Ole Edvart Rølvaag

mvh
Antoine

Re: Funseth, Edvard b. 14 Feb 1875 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms

avipe — 2006-03-24 07:01:51Z

Joran Funseth from Flesberg, Norway

B_Funseth — 2006-02-21 15:54:54Z

Looking for information about Joran Olsdatter Funseth, born Jan 9, 1835 at Funseteiet in Flesberg, Norway. She emigrated to the US in 1869.

Joran Funseth from Flesberg, Norway

B_Funseth — 2006-02-21 15:52:28Z

Looking for information about Joran Olsdatter Funseth, born Jan 9, 1835 at Funseteiet in Flesberg, Norway. She emigrated to the US in 1869.

Funseth, Edvard b. 14 Feb 1875 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms

antoinemf — 2005-06-10 03:29:35Z

I am searching for any information and descendants of Edvard Funseth. He emigrated from Stromsund, Sweden in 1905 with his wife Anna Katarina Andersdotter and children Anna Margareta (b.1900), Karl Leonard (b. 1902), and Anders Edvin (b.1905). Edvard died in Spokane, Washington in 1907

Funseth, Karl b.01 May 1862 Grelsgård (Västerkälen), Ströms,Z

antoinemf — 2005-06-10 03:22:16Z

I am searching for any information (and fotos) on Karl Funseth. He emigrated to the USA with my grandfather, Johan Erik Funseth from Stromsund, Sweden in 1888. Karl stayed in Minnesota, died 16 Sep 1920.