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looking for greatgrandmother Hanna Nielson, Skien, Norway

2005-02-25 13:28:23Z

The British census list Hannah born in Skien, Norway. Hannah born 1835 and her sister Mary Neilson born 1837, emigrated to Hartlepool, England and were living in Hartlepool, on a street called Moor Terrace, in 1861. I believe they emigrated somewhere between 1852-1861. They were both working for Christian Berven who was a Ship Broker and Timber Merchant. Christian Berven, born 1816 Laurig, Norway and his wife, Margaret born 1815 in Littlesand, Norway had become Naturalized British Subjects. I am giving the information on the Bervens as hoping it may make a connection.
Hanna married John Whelpdale on 28 July 1861 in the UK. Her father's name on the marriage certificate is only listed as Nels. She died 17 Feb 1891 in Hartlepool, Durham Co., UK.

Torbjorn/ Cecelia Skien Family, Norway/ IA

jhoff — 2004-08-24 16:11:46Z

I am researching families of Torbjorn J.& Siselia/Cecelia Skien ( my GG-Grandparents). They came to America in 1890 with some of their children, two sons & their families came to America four years before them in 1886, Matthew T. Skien & John T. Skien (my G-Grandfather).
Torbjorn J. Skien b. Apr 1830, Nor; d. 19 Sept 1907, Story Co, IA
Siselia/Cecelia b. Dec 1831, Nor; d. 1908, Story CO, IA
Children all born in Norway:
Matthew T. b. 1857, first marr (?), second marr to Helen (?)
John T. b. 1859, marr 1884, Cecelia (Anfinson) in Norway (my Great-Grndparents)
Bertha b. 1864, marr Bertel Grinde
Belle b. 1867, marr Ole Thorson
Henry b. 1871, marr Martha (?)
Beulah b. 1873, marr Martin Thompson
I would like to find others who are researching these same families.
Thank You