Norwegian immigrants - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Valborg S Sutherland

ektangen — 29 Nov 2008 1:05:06 GMT

Valborg Sofie Sutherland, born Haraldsen, in Norway 1909, arrived New York in 1925 and 1931. She died 1999 in Suffolk, New York. I want to know moore about her. Who she married and if she had children. Can somebody help?

Jacob Sandbo, b. 1860 in Norway

anital2 — 2 Oct 2008 9:35:07 GMT

Looking for ancesters of my great grandfather Jacob Iversen, born 1860 in Vaage (Vågå), Norway. He immigrated to Tracy,Lyon, Minnesota in 1881. There he married Anne Sandbo, and changed his last name to Sandbo. They had five children i think: Annie b.a 1886
Oliver b.a 1891
Iver b.a 1892
Rena b.a 1894
Julius b.a 1903

I hope someone can help me with information about them, and if i could come in contact with some relatives I would be very happy.

-Anita-

Kaia Henriette and Jenny Kristine

AagotAnette97 — 22 Sep 2008 1:26:43 GMT

Jenny Kristine, born 29.Dec.1876, left Kristiania (now Oslo) 22.10.1903,by the ship Hellig Olav, for New York. Place of destination Minnesota.
Her sister, Kaia Henriette, called herself Henrietta, born 21.Nov. 1881 (1883) left Kristiania (Oslo) 10.Sept.1903 by the ship Hellig Olav, place of destination Chicago. She arrived New York 21. Sept. 1903.
I believe she was together with Mrs. Amalie Jensen, 35 years and her 2 children, Regine? 5 years and 7 months and Birger, 3 years and 2 months in 1903. Mrs Jensen left Norway for living with her husband, Otto Jensen in USA.

The sisters, Jenny Kristine and Kaia Henriette were both born in Drammen, Buskerud, Norway. They parents was Paul Kristian Fredriksen and Jacobine Gundersdatter, living in Tangen, Strømsø, Drammen, Buskerud, Norway.

I will be very pleased if someone knew something about Jenny Kristine and Kaia Henriette.

Norwegian immigrants in Chicago

siri_thowsen — 22 Jul 2002 7:51:18 GMT

I'm looking for the descendants after the the children of Max A. (Maximilian) Blessing, born August 1846 in Norway, emigrated 1874, and
Marie Dorothea Blessing, born November 1859 in Norway. They had 10 children:
Max A. jr, born August 1880 in Maryland,
Helga J. M., born February 1882 in Maryland
Lillie, born April 1884 in Illinois
Alice, born December 1886 in Illinois
John M., born March 1889 in Illinois
Harold, born July 1891 in Illinois
Florence M., born July 1891 in Illinois
Arthur, born May 1894 in Illinois
Henry N., born June 1896 in Illinios
Walter, born December 1898 in Illinois

The family lived inCook county, in Chicago in 1900, and some of them (all?) in 1920, the cencus shows.

I'm grateful for any information.
Marie Dorothea was my grandmother's oldest sister.

Siri Lill von der Fehr Thowsen, Oslo, Norway

Search for my grandmother

AagotAnette97 — 4 Jan 2008 1:23:54 GMT

I try to find my grandmother, but I have only her christen name, Jensine Katrine.
Her passport had probable her birthname, which was: Jensine Katrine Fredriksen, born the 16th of June 1879 in Tangen, Drammen, Norway.
Her parents were Paul Kristian Fredriksen og Jacobine Gundersdatter.
Her bill was paid by her uncle Gunder Gundersen, born 1841 and from Holmestrand, Norway, but I believe his name in Chicago, where he lived, was Gunner or Gunnar Gunnersen.
Jensine left Liverpool by the ship S.S. Saxonia, on the 21th of June 1906 for Boston.
I would be very pleased if somebody knew the surname of my grandmother
With regards
Aagot Anette Holmen
e.mail: aagotanette@yahoo.no

1870 Emigration from Norway

lprice221 — 3 Feb 2005 5:43:34 GMT

I have 2 questions 1) John E Skundberg emigrated from Norway in 1870, the family changed surname to Anderson some where between 1880 Census and 1900. John's son Marthinus Skundberg aka Martin S Anderson has an 1882 naturalization date on the 1920 census. Same year he got married (I think). Did the name change require "formal" documentation?
2) What name would his naturalization papers be under?
I can track him via census records from 1880 to 1930.

Thanks much!
Thanks much!

George Hanson and Hans Hanson

ceciliehelltun — 7 Aug 2008 1:17:15 GMT

In 1903 one of my relatives emigrated from Drammen in Norway to Elgin, Iowa. He got a family, and got his brother over from Norway in 1909. They moved to Marion, Clayton, Iowa. The brother who emigrated in 1903 was named Jørgen Hansen, but changed his name to George Hanson. The brother name was Hans Hansen.

Here are some data about my relatives:

George Hanson,
born 27. april 1886 in Drammen, Norway.
Left Norway 7. may 1903 and arrived in USA 18,. may 1903.
Married to Randine Gilbertson, born 13 Jan 1882 (Fathers name Hendrick Gilbertson, born ca 1840)
Children:
Bernhard Hanson, born 26. may 1911, dead dec 1984. (SSN: 485-40-4366)
Joseph Reynold Hanson, born 18. jan 1915, dead 22. oct 1997. ( SSN: 484-10-2158 )
Sidney Hanson, born about 1918

Hans Hanson
born 15. july 1890

I don't know if you can help me find some more information, but i hope so...

Regards
Cecilie Helltun
Hoenefoss, Norway

Haagen Larsen

livstrandnilsen — 18 Jul 2008 4:57:05 GMT

My name is mrs Liv Nilsen and I am living in Norway. I need some help. Excause my english; I hope you understand. I have for a long time tried to find my great-greate grandfather Haagen Larsen who immigrated from Kristiania (Oslo) in Norway 31.05.1883 to Clifton with the ship; Thingvalla.
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas... 4&filnamn=emikra1&gardpostnr=69751&merk=69751#ovre

He was born 6.5.1861 in Øvre Rendalen, Østerdalen, Norway and lived there until he immigrated from Kristiania. Before he left he became a father to a little girl; my greate grandmother.

In my search for him, severale "candidates" has turn up, but each time it turned out to be the wrong one. Now I am pretty sure that I have found the rigth Haagen Larsen; my greate-greate grandfather. I have had help to find this information I present below:

1900 United States Federal Census
about Hogenk Larsen
Name: Hogenk Larsen
Home in 1900: Otoe Reservation, Noble, Oklahoma
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Norway
Relationship to head-of-house: Boarder
Race: White
Occupation: View Image
Immigration Year: 1883
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Fraton a Givery 35
Alice Givery 32
Charles E Givery 10
Marguerite Givery 6
Joe Kennett 21
Hogenk Larsen 39

I have also found him here:
http://us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/ok/territory/1900/r...

My problem is that it has not been possible to find any more information about him, and I am not familiar with the american system and how and where to search for him. I really hope you can help me. Perhaps you have a death index or other resources that you can check .

Best regards
Liv Nilsen
in Norway

surnames

nicole ellis — 13 Dec 2001 12:16:22 GMT

I have recently found out the some of my foathers ancestors came from norway. But I was told that something happened to make them either flee or get kickedout of the country. So my family doesn't want me looking into the history. I am curious though. The American version of the name is Koth. My family won't give me any information on this family and money is short at this time. So I can't get a professional to do it for me. I have checked the Norwegian surname list and Koth isn't on it.I'm thinking they might have changed it when they came to America. If anyone has ANY info on it please let me know. Even just suggestions on how to go about finding out would help. Thank you.

Ellisiv Moe

camillus666 — 27 May 2008 7:02:59 GMT

Hi! I am stuck on a relative of mine, and hope someone might be able to help me.

My great-grandfather's elder sister left Norway at a young age. She came to Edison Park, Illinois, where she shortly after passed away. It is believed that she died from pneumonia.

Her first name was Ellisiv (this could also be written as Ellizif, Ellisif, Elliziv or even Eillizif). Her surname was Moe, and her middle name, from her mother's side, Ulve. It is unclear whether she used only one of these, or both.

I know she was born in September 1890. She probably left for the States to live with relatives in the Chicago area. One source claims she travelled on the ship "Tasso". But I don't know if she only went with it to England and from there took another ship to the States, or whether she travelled with it across the Atlantic. Her date of death is June 26 1909, so that narrows it down a bit. She probably went at around the age of 18.

So I know that she went to America, I just can't seem to find her anywhere. I would really like to see the passenger list with her name on it, maybe there is something stated there I don't already know about her. Maybe it says who she travelled with.

Anyway, I hope there's someone out there willing to help.

Thanks!

ship from Norway

sharongard — 10 Apr 2008 11:28:26 GMT

How can I find the name of the ship, if they came to US in 1868 from Norway?

Jacob Iversen b.1860, Vågå, Norway

anital2 — 19 Feb 2008 1:45:06 GMT

Jacob Iversen was the father of my great-grandmother. His parents was Iver Olsen and Anne Olsdtr. My great-grandmother was born in 1880, and soon after Jacob emigrated to Amerika. Does anyone know anything about him?

Common ports in US for Norwegian immigrants

myoung100 — 16 Dec 2006 12:50:51 GMT

I have been unable to find any of my wife's Norwegian ancestors on passenger lists from the 1850's and 1860's when they immigrated and settled in Wisconsin. Any suggestions? Which were the most common ports of arrival? New York? Boston? Canadian ports?

Thanks.

Gravning's from Norway. Ended up in South Dakota

sdspears — 20 Feb 2008 4:58:09 GMT

Looking for any info on the Gravning family from Norway. Then ended up in Deuel, South Dakota.

Rustand Family in Norway

nine72 — 29 Jan 2008 1:01:34 GMT

I am looking for my grandmother her name is Amelia/Amalia came in 1891 Amella married Ole Rustand. She was born about 1863 I would like to fine out about her immigaration , i am trying to figure out what her madian name was. I think she had a sister named Louise ( her sister married name was Brevig and she lived in Wis.) If you know anything on that line that would help so much. thank you nina

OBITUARY FOR BERTHE KNUDSEN

torolsta — 12 Dec 2007 1:42:25 GMT

looking for a obituary for BERTHE KNUDSEN
SHE IS BORN 1885 AND DIED 1970 IN BROOKLYN KING COUNTY
SHE DIED JULI 1970
I NEED TO FIND THE PLACE SHE IS BURIAL

THANKS FOR HELP TOR OLESTAD

Eskel Nelson Dahl & Ingeborg Hammer

Delores Anderson — 7 Jan 2002 6:08:31 GMT

My Great-Grandparents, Eskel Nelson Dahl & Ingeborg Hammer, were married near Trondheim, Norway & then migrated to Canada some time in the 1880s or early 1890s. After arriving in Canada, they traveled west in Canada, then south to Boyd, MN where their 3 children were born: Anna Marie [my paternal Grandmother] who was born in 1895 & passed away in 1935 in Hawkins, WI; Esther who was born in 1897; & Arthur who was born in 1902. Eskel, Ingeborg, & their children then moved to a farm near Dresser, WI in the early 1900s. I am looking for the Dates & Places of Birth of Eskel & Ingeborg plus the Date & Place of their marriage. I am also looking for the Date of their migration to Canada & the name of the ship on which they sailed to Canada.

Lars Peder Rasmussen Holsen - missing since 1907

HallvardArneVie — 1 Sep 2007 3:07:58 GMT

Lars Peder was born 10 Nov 1888 in Holsen, Førde, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. He emigrated 22 Mar 1907 and he came to New York 5 Apr 1907. This is the last sign of Lars Peder. His destination was family/relatives in Warren, Minnesota.

However, my grandmother (half sister of Lars Peder) told me that the family i Norway never heard of him after the emigration.

I guess something serious must have happened to him, either in New York after arrival, or on the way to Warren, Minnesota.

Is there any way to find out about missing/dead immigrants back in 1907?

Arne

translate

jill7735leh — 28 Aug 2007 4:31:08 GMT

I would like to get in touch with someone that would be willing to translate from Norwegian to English some information I found online. It pertains to some ancestors that were born, baptised and confirmed in Norway. Guttormson, Ellefson, Volan Thank you

Margrethe Ingebretsdatter

metteg1 — 5 Aug 2007 11:47:17 GMT

Margrethe Ingebretsdatter was born August 08.1858 in Gran in Hadeland Oppland in Norway,the place she came from was called Sorumseiet,and her parents was Engebredt Mikkelsen born August 12.1833 in Nordgaardseyet in Skrukklia and Birthe Andersdatter born about 1824.
Margrethe left Hadeland in 1882 and her destination was America.
June 9.1882 Margrethe left Kristiania[Oslo] and her age was 23.In immigrations paper was her destination St.Croix, and she called herself Margrethe Engebretsen,and birthplace was Brandbo
But after she left Norway I can`t find Margrethe anywhere.
Maybe she changed her name but I haven`t no idea to what it could be.
I want information about Margrethe and her life in USA,Was she married,had children....anything it`s interesting for me.

Syverine Ingebretsdatter born 1870

metteg1 — 5 Aug 2007 11:22:37 GMT

Syverine Ingebredtsdatterwas born April 12.1870 in Gran in Hadeland Oppland in Norway, the place she came from was called Tingelstadeiet,and her parents was Engebret Mikkelsen born August 12.1833 in a place called Nordgaardseyet in Skrukklia and Kiersti Hansdatter born in 1833.
Syverine left Hadeland June 23.1888 and her destination was America.
June 29.1888 Syverine left Oslo and her age was 18.In the immigrations paper was her destination New York, and she called herself Severine I.Brandbo,the ship was Anglo.
But after that I can`t find Syverine anywhere.
I have a thought that she maybe have changed her name but I haven`t any idea what that is.
I want information about Syverine and her life in USA,Was she married, had children...anything it`s interesting for me.

Elina Ingebretsdatter born 1867

metteg1 — 5 Aug 2007 11:08:40 GMT

Elina Ingebretsdatter was born July 12.1867 in Gran in Hadeland Oppland in Norway, the place she came from was called Tingelstadeiet,and her parents was Engebret Mikkelsen born August 12.1833 in a place called Nordgaardseyet in Skrukklia and Kiersti Hansdatter born 1833.
Elina left Hadeland May 8.1891 and her destination was America.
May 14.1891 Elina left Oslo and her age was 23.In the immigrations paper was her destination Argyle, and she called herself Eline Ingebritsen or Engebretsen.
Looks like she arrived in New York on 29 May 1891 and it was on the ship Hekla,
But after that I can`t find Elina anywhere.
I have a thought that she maybe have changed her name but I have no idea what that is.
I want information about Elina and her life in USA.Was she married,had children....anything it`s interesting for me.

Halvor Halverson born Sauheradi Telemark Norway 1859

sonnienelson — 22 May 2007 3:42:38 GMT

Halvor Halverson was my great grand father. He was born on 29 Aug 1859, married in 1880 to Mathea "Mattie" Martinsdatter Pedersen/Petersen. They had one child born in Norway, Harald Martinus 26 Jan 1881 in Skein Norway.
This is all the information that I have on their life in Norway, I could use proof of their marriage and the birth of their son. This family immigrated between 1881 and 1882 to America. I don't have any more information on that either. My grand mother, their second child was born in Dec 1882 in South Dakota.
Please any help that you could provide would be most helpfull. I know that Halvor has sisters who stayed in Norway, but some of his wifes brothers immigrated to America and most of them settled around Brookings, South Dakota under the last names of Martin; Martinsen; Pedersen; or Peterson. Their names were:
Haaken b: 12 Sep 1852 Oppland Norway
Borre b: 14 Dec 1853
Hans Christian b: 24 May 1857 Oppland Norway
Peder b: 19 Apr 1859

Immigration from Norway

beawahp — 11 Mar 2007 7:51:47 GMT

I am trying to find immigration records for an Anthony Rud, who immigrated from Norway in 1877. He was born in 1863 in Norway, and ended up in Chicago. I am trying to find out exactly when he came over, from which part of Norway he was from, and what ship he traveled on. I am not really sure where to look. Ancestry.com didn't have anything listed in their records, and I don't really know where else to look. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. You can contact me at cmurray71@gmail.com

Relatives from Nord Fron, Oppland, Norway

morthenauke — 12 May 2007 8:13:16 GMT

1. My gggrandparents Amund Pedersen (Erlandshoug) and Rønnaug Johansdatter emigrated to USA in 1882 with the children Peder and Marie. I have no information about what happened to them later.
2.My grandmothers sister Anna married Ole Bryn and emigrated to USA. They had 2 children Odin and Mildred and Odin had at least 1 child. I think her name today is Bonnie Bryn Hoffert.
I would like to get in contact with someone who can get me in touch with these two familys.
You can fin some information on www.auke.info and mail me on morthen.auke@skole.bfk.no

Ingebrigt og Ingeborg Bjorsnes

evynerland1 — 2 May 2007 8:25:48 GMT

I am searching for the children and grandchildren of Ingebrigt Ingebrigtsen Bjørsnes. Ingebrigt was born in Sandnes, Eide paa Nordmøre, Norway in 1885. His parents was Ingebrigt Johansen Sandnes (Bjørsnes) and Magdalena Ingebrigtsdatter. Ingebrigt emigrated to Minnesota in 1901 on a ship from Kristiansund, Norway. His sister Ingeborg was born 1896 and emigrated later to join her brother.
My mother says that they were living in Los Angeles, California in the 50s and 60s. I believe they then spelled their last name Bjorsnes or Bjorsnos. Ingeborg remained unmarried, but Ingebrigt married and had at least three children. Please, is there anybody who is able to help me to information about them after they reached the US?

Sailors entering US question

tusentukk — 11 Mar 2007 1:53:55 GMT

We recently learned that our ancestors worked their way across from Norway as sailors probably on the ship Activ. According to naturalization papers they came into New York in 1883 but we can find no record of entry on the Ellis Island or Castle Garden site. Where do we go from here? Would sailors have a different place to check in?

San Francisco 1902 -- Cleaverdoon?

seattle_genealogist — 4 Mar 2007 6:32:21 GMT

Hello all,

My great grandfather was born in Trondheim in 1880 and emigrated to the United States (Seattle, WA) in 1901/1902. In his petition for naturalization, he states the following -- emigrated from Liverpool on 2 Feb 1901 and arrived in San Francisco on 10 Aug 1902 on the ship "Cleaverdoon". He mentioned these same facts on 3 different documents.

I have searched several places on the web and can't find any information about the "Cleaverdoon". Has anybody heard of the Cleaverdoon before? Also, 18 months seems like a long time in transit.. I am assuming he transferred somewhere on the East Coast, like NY or Quebec before heading out west?

Any leads, commentary, or conjecture would be greatly appreciated :-)

berte syvertsen

torolsta — 13 Mar 2007 12:18:33 GMT

berte syvertsen born date 9.11.1885 in norway.place caled ringsaker.she arrivel new york 28.5.1907.she going to a meet with pastor.e.peterson.i cant find her after 28.5.1907.some one help

San Francisco 1902 - Cleaverdoon

seattle_genealogist — 4 Mar 2007 6:24:51 GMT

Karen Nelson, born 1842 Olso Norway

Jeanette Golden Cameron — 26 Apr 2001 1:28:34 GMT

Karen/Cary Olson, born 2 Oct 1842 in Oslo, moved to America. Married Alfred Gustaf Olson (who at some point might have started to use the first name of Andrew). The couple lived in Minneapolis Minnesota and had 3 sons, Charles E. born abt. 1876, August born abt. 1878, and Albert born 24 Oct 1880. Albert's baptism certificate listed one of the god parents as Hanna Nelson. Karen was widowed, but we don't know the date. A census record from 1895 shows widow Carrie/Karen Olson age 53 born Norway with occupation of Laundress, with sons, Chas. age 19, August, Age 17 and Albert age 14 (all sons born Minnesota). Also listed with the family is a Nels Nelson age 33 born Norway with the occupation of teamster. Karen died 29 Aug 1925 and was buried at Crystal Lake Cem., Minneapolis MN. We have checked with the staff at this Cem. and find no other family members buried there. The 1925 obit. for Karen listed Charles as being in Chicago, August was not listed so apparently deceased by then and Albert living in
Minneapolis MN. We know from an empty envelope addressed to brother Albert, with a return address that in 1953 Charles was back, living in St. Paul, Minnesota. We are only aware of Albert, his wife and only child. (a daughter) We don't know anything of Charles or his family, but there is a small chance he had a son named David John Olson and a daughter named Ruth. We don't know for sure who Nels Nelson or Hanna Nelson were. Possibly brother and sister to Karen? If anyone knows any of these family members listed please email me at <goldcam@bellsouth.net> This is the family of my husband Jerry. Thanks, Jan Cameron

Peder Ingvald Kaasen

tomk92 — 15 Jan 2007 11:57:46 GMT

My granduncle Peder Ingvald was born january 23. 1875 in Skjervoey/ Kvenangen in Troms. Peder was the oldest of 12 brothers/sisters, among them, Gunnar Kaasen, the musher, known from the "serum run" to Nome - Alaska, 1925. Peder left Norway 1904 for his first stay in America. I have no specific information about his destination. However, in 1912, Peder is returning to America, after being in Norway for some time. This time, a record of his travel is available on Ellis Island. The ships manifest states that he is returning to America, that he has stayed there earlier (1905/1908)in Luiney? Oreg., and that he is going to Luiney? Oregon again, to visit "friend" Thomas? Berre, address RF D1 Luiney?.
There is little or no knowlegde of Peders whereabouts after this. Information which could contribute to further knowlegde of his destiny would be highly appreciated.

Sincerely
Tom Kaasen

How will I ever find my family roots?

Eunae — 13 Oct 2006 2:40:25 GMT

I don't think I have enough time left on this earth to complete the task of finding my Norwegian ancestral roots.
Last year my Father did two seperate yDNA tests which showed we come from Norwegian ancestry.
My family name is spelled MOODY however I suspect it was originally spelled Moodie or Mudie.
To the best of my ability it appears we descend from the Scottish line of Moodie's who inhabited the Orkney Islands as their genealogy states "from the time of the Viking invasions".

We do not match to any of the 'English' Moody's and there are now many of them in our surname project. However we do seem to have a shred of linking to some Moody's who went to Northern Ireland and my guess would be that these Moody's were from Scotland.

With a name like Moody though, how will I ever find my Norwegian link? The closest I have come to anything that remotely looks like or sounds like Moody in Norway is from the mythological god Thor's son MODI. Perhaps this IS where our name came from. The Moodie's on Orkney claim they are descended from the early Norse Jarls who settled there, and so perhaps this is where our surname came from...the warrior son of Thor - Modi.

My family appears out of nowhere in Jan. 1774 for the first time on record (that I am aware of) in York Co., Maine, USA when my 5th grt. grandfather James MOODY married his Scottish wife Elizabeth Donald. Then they disappear again.
Only from baptism records from this same church do I find out the names of their only known 3 children...Sarah, James and Joseph Moody all born between 1774 and c1781/82.
My family is quite a mystery, and from whom they descend in Norway I may never find out I would love to be able to as my father was most thrilled to find out that we probably descended from the Vikings.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.

famlily

cglomstad — 12 Oct 2004 2:54:20 GMT

my grandfather is joesph glomstad and i know his parents came from norway. he was born 1881,in holmen wisconson. but i don't know much more about his family so if any one can help me find out some more please email me. i just would like to know more about the glomstad family.

have photo- Norwegian Lutheran Choir 1922 taken Detroit Michigan

NellieDwyer23 — 24 Nov 2005 3:36:36 GMT

I have just found a photo at a garage sale of The Norwegian Lutheran Choir from 1922. It was taken by a company in Detroit Michigan, so I am assuming this choir was in the Detroit area of Michigan. It is in excellant condition with individual photos of each member. Other surnames in the picture include; JACOBSEN, ANDERSON, FJELDAHL, JORGENSEN, HOLMEN, MAHLE, HANSEN, KNIGHT, WINSJANSEN, MOHSNES, KROGH, NORDFJORD, HAUG, PELTO
Will make copy if any of these people are your family.

tracing migration route - NORUM, Norway to Southampton, England, to USA

gene norum — 2 Dec 2006 11:25:35 GMT

My grandfather arrined at Ellis Island New York on 24 June 1900 aboard the SS Saint Paul from Southhampton, England. My problem is I can not identify the Norway to Southhampton portion of his journey.

Can someone give me advice on how to identify this portion of his travel.

Sincerely
Gene Norum
haggar35@hotmail.com

Need help finding Anthony Rud

beawahp — 24 Oct 2006 5:08:13 GMT

I am trying to locate any information on my mother's great grandfather. His name was Anthony Rud. All I know about him is that he was born in Norway in March 1863. He immigrated to the U.S. sometime around 1871 (not sure if year is exact) and was naturalized around 1877. I have not been able to find any records of this, just what was listed on one census form. He settled in Illinois. He married Alice Florence Piper and had 3 children (one passed away as a child). I can send more info if needed. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hans Mathiassen or Madison from Norway

mona — 4 Nov 2006 9:56:53 GMT

Looking for relatives after my grandmothers uncle, Hans Rikard severin Mathiassen, born 1877. Emigrated to Usa in 1903.
Think he changed his last name to Madison after setteling in Oconto, Wi.

Norwegian Bygdebok translation

wcarrsr1 — 29 Nov 2005 11:24:09 GMT

Hi, could someone translate the following phrases for me
from the Bygdebok, "Vang og Slire"?

Frutta livsarvinga

var bådnlause følk

Thanks much. Also, anyone know where I could buy the
Vang og Slire?. I have only a few, poorly photocopied pages!

Thanks again, and Happy Hunting

Mary Marie "Breen" Olsen

radioson1 — 9 Jul 2006 9:29:01 GMT

Hello,
I need your help for information on Mary Marie Olsen,formerly of Upper Saddle River,NJ Census June 1900....I think my Great Grandfather Nicholas Breen worked in Spring Valley,NY, on a Farm not sure he owned it....
My Great Grandmother.She was born in Stockholm,
Sweden "I Think" May 4,1864. My Great Grandmother Died
in Paterson,New Jersey on April 12,1920. She is Buried in Fairlawn Cemetary,Fairlawn,New Jersey. From the Death Report
She was Married to My Great Grandfather 1891-92.
Nicholas Breen,he died on November 1,1932 in Paterson,New Jersey.He is the son of Job Breen Zuid-Ouddorp Holland,and Elizabeth Verduin.
Mary Marie Olsen Father's Name was Nelson Olsen,
Born in Sweden birthdate Unknown.Her Mother's Name Unknown or birthdate.Please help me with my search i am lost with this part of my Family....Thank You ,John E. Breen Great Grandson Of Olsen's....P.S can anyone also tell me when they left Sweden,and where and when they arrived in the USA, i believe sometime between 1880 to 1891...Somewhere in
the Census said Cal, i can't beleave that or is it possible?
How did Mary get to New Jersey from California and Marry my Great Grandfather Nicholas or visa versa....Can any one help or can you shed some more light on this mystery....I also believe Mary might have came from Norway, because of all the census reports....Thank You, John E. Breen e-mail radioson@ptd.net

Help Please.. Norwegian Translation

waisanens — 13 Jul 2003 6:31:42 GMT

Hello, My grandfather just passed away and I found something that might help me in discovering his family in Norway. It is an article, shich I assume is an obituary. The only problem is that it is in Norweigan, which I do not speak/read etc., I would be so appreciative if someone could translate for me.

Thank you so much,

Stephane

The Article:

Var kjaere soster, svigerinne og tante

fhv. laererinne

ASLAUG NORDHAGEN
sovent stille inn idag 82 Ar gammel
oslo, 13 April 1967

martha Glatved-Prahl
Rolf og Monna Nordhagen
nieser og nevoer
bisettelsen har funnet sted

Aslaung Nordgahen er dod 82 ar gammel.

Hun var fodt i Olso som datter av overlaerer Johan Nordhagen og tok hun anneneksamen, og efter ett arsom laererinne pa Qvams skole tok hun i 1905 eksamen ved nissens seminar. Aslaung Nordhagen bebegynte sa sin lange og givende virksomhet som laererine i Oslo folkeskole, og hun var knyttet til folkeskole, og hun var knyttet til sarsgatens skole, senere Ullevalsveien skole, til hun gikk av med pensjon i 1939. Arene ved spesialskolen var slitsomme Ar, men for det elskelige menneske Aslaung Nordhagen bie arbeidet der allikevel rikt.

froken Nordhagens interesser utenfor skolen var mange, fra kunst og musikk til bokbinding og hattemakeri, men det var kunsten, og da isaer utforelse av farvetresnitt, som opptok henne mest. Sitt talent dokumenterte hun pa fiere utstillinger, blant annet pa Hostutstilligen, hvor hun fra 1921 stilye ut en lang rekke ganger. Saerling gjorde hun seg bemerket med sine solide og vederheftige tegninger i den beste maturalistiske tradisjon. Efter konkurranse i Brukskunst deltok hun med en samling souvenirer av brisk pa verdensutstillingen 1 New York i 1939.

Translation here

michaelau04 — 2 Jul 2006 11:42:24 GMT

Hi!

I see there are a lot of posts where people want their norwegian texts translated into English. Send your texts to me and I`ll try to help you out:)

Michael the norwegian guy

Need Help Translating Norwegian To English

Kathy Benson — 27 Jul 2005 2:14:08 GMT

Help!! Please, is there someone out there that can traslate Norwegian to English for me. I have a News Paper article from when my Aunt was in Norway looking up relatives and was just given three letters written in Norwegian by relatives in the late 1800's. I know it is a lot to ask, but even if someone was willing to do just one item it would be greatly appreciated, thank you

Morstad/Welhaven, Norway to Minnesota

Jay Fonkert — 2 Mar 2006 1:36:29 GMT

I am looking for help on immigration history of:

Johannes Johannessen, aka John Welhaven
b. 13 January 1869, Gran, Hadeland
Mother: Kiersti Christensdr
Father: Johannes Nilsen

Norwegian records indicate that 1) he left Gran in 1884 and went to Kristiana and 2) left for America in 1893. (source: Utflytta fra Gran 1825-1900 og Jevnaker 1837-1901, Norwegian National Archives, Digitalarkivet online database).

At some time, he changed his name to “John Welhaven” (probably after arriving in the U.S.). He was living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1899 and 1900 (source: city directories and U.S. Census). I have not been able to find a record of him leaving Kristiana/Oslo for the United States, nor a record of his entry into the United States. I am looking for help answering two questions:

1. Am I interpreting the Norwegian record correctly? Did he leave Gran in 1884, but later return to Gran, and then leave again in 1893?

2. Does anyone have any evidence of his emigration from Norway to the United States?

Klaeboe/Handnes ancestry

Nicole Glasoe — 12 Apr 2001 7:41:22 GMT

Could anyone send me e-mail information on the location of the farms of my ancestors who were Peder Jensen Handnes,born in Nesna, Nordland, in 1699 and his wife, Elisabeth Christensdatter Klaeboe, born in Saura, Nordland, in 1718. I am also looking for anything on Peder Hendrik Klaebo, born 1778 and died in 1857. My husband and I are planning a trip to Norway this Fall and would like to include as many family sites as possible. Thank you.

Contemporary Norwegian American life and people

Prof. Elliott Barkan — 28 Sep 2005 12:33:46 GMT

I am returning to Norway to speak about Norwegians in the Pacific Northwest and I am looking for information about people, organizations, activities that will shed light on how active (or not)( Norwegians and Norwegian Americans currently and recently are/have been with respect to their ethnicity. Have most rather assimilated or do they still hold on to certain symbolic aspects of their ethnicity (food, holidays, sutten mai), or do they remain engaged and even keep up ties with people and communities in Norway?

Searching Relatives

Ron Moo — 28 Feb 2001 4:46:57 GMT

I am searching for relatives, my grandfather
was Walter Martin Moo and his dad was Martin
Moo they both came from Oslo, Norway around
the years of 1910 to 1922 and they are both
buried in Washington, State

Looking for Bakkelunds...

Corey Johan Bakkelund — 3 Jun 2001 5:14:02 GMT

I am looking for information like family trees and things of the like for the Bakkelund family and possibly Christopherson's. My grand father was Johan Kasper Bakkelund and my grand mother was Reta Christopherson.

Family in Oslo

Ken Hansen — 21 Apr 2001 11:27:24 GMT

Would like to contact Morten or Kari Christine Saether born in Oslo in 1953&1956.We are related thru Hanna Thoresen.

Overvold family

SHooser — 15 Nov 2001 3:22:13 GMT

I have just started searching this family line. I do not have very much information. I know the family came from Norway, Lived in Minnesota, later moved to North Dakota.My grandfather's name was Edward Overvold, his son was Clifford Overvold Born June 25,1906 and died Sept 26,1988. My granfather died in 1956. Any information would be great. I am going to Norway this summer and woudl like to visit the are we came from. thanks for any help

Overvold Message Board

madmare4 — 22 Jan 2006 6:47:24 GMT

I have requested to administer a board on the surname Overvold. I should like to invite anyone with connections to the Overvold, who immigrated to the U.S. from Norway.

We have some information on the family, who have left records referring to Iowa, Minnesota, South and North Dakota. The family were farmers and had many, many children.

In my searches, I have come across several U.S. Census records where the Overvolds are surrounded by other Norwegians and might be able to help someone from this board with a lead.

Some of the names I have come across include;
Johnson, Peterson and several I am afraid I can't make out due to my ignorance of the Norwegian language. I would be happy to share any of my findings.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you might provide.
Sincerely,
Mary M. Cares

Johnson Norway to Iowa

Dawn_Highley — 30 Jun 2001 12:24:06 GMT

I am looking for info on John Johnson b.abt1856 in Norway. Came to America I beleive in 1888 Settled in Iowa. Married Anna Anderson in 1893 in Iowa,also from Norway, came to America in 1893. John had a sister Martha Gurina Johnson who also immigrated to America with John. John had a brother, Joe, who is believed to have stayed in Norway.

From Norway

Dave Johnson — 11 Sep 2004 3:18:36 GMT

2d great grandfather was born in Norway in 1863 and came to America between age 16 adn 18 - without his parents. That would be in about 1879 to 1881.

What port would have come into? I don't think Ellis Island was in operation then. How can I find out and get any documents? He died in 1956.

Thanks
David

looking for my hubbys gt grandfather with no luck Please help me!

lisagilmore83 — 26 Mar 2004 2:00:12 GMT

I am looking for any info on my husbands gt grandfather "Conrad Ole Hansen(Hanson) born in Norway and immigrated to USA around 1913. I have found him and his wife and 1 daughter age 1 in Iowa on the `1920 census. I have no other info about his us or Norweigen info. His daughter mary Hansen Stine was my hubbys grandmother.
I appreciate your help.

Lisa Gilmore

Narverud board created

janicelester — 3 Feb 2005 8:16:53 GMT

I have asked for a Narverud board to be created on rootsweb and Ancestry.com. Both have been approved.

Searching for Ole Estenson and Ole Torgenson ancestors and descendants

DebGourley — 23 Jan 2005 9:17:02 GMT

From Belmont Massacre 24 August 1862, Jackson, Minnesota

“From the Langeland home the Sioux proceeded on their way up the river to the homes of Ole Estenson and Ole Torgenson, where they arrived in the evening about dark. Theses men were the only ones in the settlement to make any effort to save their lives except in flight; they had the old Berserker blood in them and put up a good fight . . . They had guns and ammunition and the knowledge and disposition to use them . . . The white men ordered their families to lie down and returned the fire of the enemy so successfully that they fought off every attack. Volley after volley was poured into the house, and the bullets penetrated the walls and roof . . . The white men loaded their army muskets with slugs, and, as it had become dark, they fired only at the flashes of the Indians’ guns. No one within the cabin was hit, and the attackers finally departed.”

• Ole Estenson, Anne Pedersdatter, Ingeborg, born 6 March 1860, Spring Grove, MN [1861, 6, Belmont or 31, Christiania (east of river)]
• Ole Torgenson (Torgeson), 1861, [6, Belmont or 31, Christiania (east of river)]

Quoted from Chapter 2 - - Astri, My Astri: Norwegian Heritage Stories
By Deb Nelson Gourley
see Norwegian Settlement Map for more details
http://www.astrimyastri.com/generic49.html

Even & Knut Evensen From Stavanger to Canada in 1871

Vin Wright — 20 Nov 2004 3:35:43 GMT

Looking for descendants of Even & Knut Evensen (Østraadt) who emigrated from Stavanger in 1871 on the 'Nordens Dronning' and landed at Grosse Isle, Quebec. They then (allegedly) made their way to the USA and nothing else was heard of them. Can anyone help? Even was born in 1844 and Knut in 1852 at Østraadt Øvre Farm, Høilands Parish, Rogaland County, Norway. See my website at: http://avired.com/evensenwright/evensenwright_family_tree/in...
Many thanks, Vin Wright

Isaac Nelson,born in Skein, Norway

gboothg — 24 Sep 2004 8:46:10 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandfather Isaac NELSON, born c. 1835, in Skein, Telemark County. He emigrated to Chicago, Il,prior to 1864, when he married Emma Thirsk and died there Nov. 21, 1873 of thyphoid. His death certificate only listed cause of death, and no other information as to his parents.

Norwegians found! N. CA, 1840-1930

Carol Haywood — 28 Jan 2001 6:15:18 GMT

Databases with many Norwegian surnames indexed, online access free today. Looking for Andersen, Carlsen, Hansen, Christensen, Sorensen, Swansen, Larsen, Nielsen, Nydegger, Nygren, Petersen, Thorsen, Frantzen, others? Might they have gone to northern California dreaming of success out West? Go to http://www.geniepower.homestead.com and explore. Over 3,500 records on file.

Borghild Berg

Heather — 19 Dec 2002 10:42:29 GMT

I have been trying to find information on my great grand mother's family and have not had much luck. I did find her in the social security death index, and we have her marriage certificate. On this certificate her name is Borghild Olga Vangen. She was born in Norway in 1892. We believe that her father was a school teacher in Kongsvinger. We think she had two sisters named Oline and Johanne, and at least one brother who died in infancy or childhood. There may have been more siblings. She met my great grandfather, Linus Berg, on the ship comming from Norway. They married and settled in Coleraine, Minnesota.

name change

joanlee59 — 26 Dec 2005 2:35:00 GMT

don't be fooled--our norwegian family changed from Johan olsen to john olsen lee. no explanation, and not done legally upon arrival. good luck, and keep questioning.

Relatives in the US? Rustbakken from Gudbrandsdalen

monaoven — 21 Jun 2004 8:00:39 GMT

My grandfathers sister, Toline Rustbakken, emigrated from Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, in 1905. According to Ellis Island documentation she came to join a friend called Ole Hansen. Did they marry later? I think there is a Toline Hansen in the Iowa Cemetery Records -but is this "my" Toline? Would very much like to find out what happened to Toline. Does she have family in the US? Can anyone help?
Thanks, Mona

Hoknes

amber — 21 Jun 2004 8:09:33 GMT

Andrew Elias Hoknes left Norway about 1915 ? went to USA than later to SASK canada...can any one help ?

Elling Benjamensen, Iver Ellingsen

Heather Mayo — 21 May 2004 11:50:29 GMT

I am looking for information about Elling Benjamensen, who I have been told was my great-great grandfather. I think I may have found his family on the census of 1865 in Nordland. I then searched the church records and found where he married a woman named Ida Didricksdatter and had 2 children Hans and Ana. I have been told that he fathered my great grandfather at age 16 with my great grandmother Frederikke Jensen and they did not marry. She had another son named Haldor with another man. Iver Ellingsen lived in Duluth, Minnesota and we understand that he was my great-grandfathers half brother. My great-grandfathers name was Linas Andrew Berg. I appreciate any help I can get with this. We know Haldors family in Bodo already and talk to them frequently. I would like to know if I've found the right man and if there are living relatives. My mother and I are hoping to travel to Norway in three years to see where our ancestors came from. Thank you for your help. Heather Mayo Grand Rapids, Minnesota

re: Sverre Nostwick

Debbie Summers — 4 Mar 2004 7:35:58 GMT

Looking for any information on my Great Grandfather & Great Grandmother.

Sverre Nostwick - b. 01/20/1888 Norway - died Jan. 1977 Ceder Lake Indiana

Helen Nostwick - b. 08/08/1888 Norway - died Dec.10, 1966
in Elmwood Park, IL

Arrival in the U.S. May 10, 1910. The couple had at least 2 children, Borghild (Helen) born Elizabeth, NJ about 1910 and Betty birth unknown.

Helen's obituary reads beloved wife of Sverre; mother of Borghild and Betty; fond grandmother of Louis, Joanne, Nancy, Carol and Dawn; 14 greatgrandchildren. Member of B.B. Lodge #97 of Sons of Norway.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Need to get in touch with Norwegians living in the US.Preferably 50 years or older.

Silje — 8 Mar 2004 4:58:02 GMT

I'm working on a project about Norwegian immigrants in the US.And what I want to know is why did you move to the US and what where your expectations.Where your expectations
how you imagined?

solie

phillipsvam — 5 Mar 2003 8:05:40 GMT

looking for frances solie came to america about 1882 with parents she's my grandmother she was 14 when came here ended in minnesota then on to north dakota married elmer lacy had thre children if anybody knows any info. please e-mail me.

thank you so much

Olausen/Olavsen, Olsen, Olsdr, & Nilsdr from Buskerud County, Norway

Delores Anderson — 27 Oct 2002 7:35:49 GMT

My Great-Grandfather, Johannes Tovsen, had 11 first Cousins on his Mother's side of the family, 8 of whom were born in Ovre Eiker, Eker parish, Buskerud County, Norway. Of those 8 born in Ovre Eiker, 7 of them may have migrated to the USA or Canada before 1900 since I haven't been able to locate a listing for any of them in Buskerud County or any nearby Counties in the 1900 Norway Census. Those 7 Cousins who may have migrated were:
(1) Carl Olausen/Olavesen born in 1851.
(2) Theodor Olausen/Olavesen born in 1856.
The Brother of Carl & Theodor, Johan Olausen/Olavesen, was living in Kristiania (later name - Oslo) in 1900. The Parents of Carl, Johan, & Theodor were Olaus/Olaves Jensen & Anne Torkildsdr.
(3) Karl Olsen born in 1855.
(4) Karen Marthine Olsdr born in 1857.
(5) Maren J. Olsdr born in about 1859.
(6) Karoline Antonia Olsdr born in 1863.
The Parents of Karl, Karen, Maren, & Karoline were Ole Knudsen & Anne Kirstine Jensdr.
(7) Ingeborg M. Nilsdr born in about 1863.
Ingeborg's Parents were Nils Jensen & Kristine Olsdr.
Any info about the possible migration of any of these Cousins of Johannes Tovsen would be appreciated plus, if they did migrate, where they settled & any descendants the may have had. Johannes Tovsen remained in Kongsberg, Buskerud County, Norway where he worked in the Silver mines. Johannes' oldest Son, Peder Tovsen, was my Grandfather & Peder migrated from Kongsberg to the USA in 1891.

Hanna Amalie Berg from US to Namibia 1905

jensj1 — 27 Oct 2003 5:44:27 GMT

My mother Solveig Berg was born in Namibia in 1911, and her mother's name was Hanna Berg. Her father's surname was probably Peter Kröger.

One of Solveig's godfathers was Anna Kröger, b. Johnsen, married to Johanes Amandus Kröger. They resided in Fredrikstad, Norway, in 1900.

I have no other definite information about Hanna, but some indication that she is identical to Hanna Amalie Berg, b. 1 Apr 1869 in Eidskog, Norway. She landed at Ellis Island 29 Jun 1905, destined for her brother Hans Berg, Grand Rapids, Wisc. In 1917, she lives in Oslo, Norway.

I wonder whether anyone knows how to trace people travelling from the US to South Africa (Cape Town?) or possibly Lüderitz, Swakopmund or Walvis Bay in Deutch Südwest Afrika.

Regards,
Jens Kaasbøll

Ingebrigt og Ingeborg Bjørsnes.

evynerland — 28 Jun 2004 12:33:18 GMT

I am searching for the ancestors of Ingebrigt Ingebrigtsen Bjørsnes. Ingebrigt was born in Sandnes, Eide paa Nordmøre, Norway in 1885. His parents was Ingebrigt Johansen Sandnes (Bjørsnes) and Magdalena Ingebrigtsdatter. Ingebrigt emigrated to Minnesota in 1901 on a ship from Kristiansund, Norway. His sister Ingeborg was born 1896 and emigrated later to join her brother.
My mother says that they were living in Los Angeles, California in the 50s and 60s. I believe they then spelled their last name Bjorsnes or Bjorsnos. Ingeborg remained unmarried, but Ingebrigt married and had at least three children. Please, is there anybody who is able to help me to information about them after they reached the US?

norwegian translation needed

carol — 21 Feb 2003 5:53:14 GMT

I have about completed my husbands side of the family...or at least have gone about as far as i can go.......have some old letters that i would love to have transcribed to add to the family album.......so is there anyone that can read norwegian and translate to english....please....thank you....

searching for relatives in US

DPio — 24 Jun 2001 4:08:13 GMT

I recently received a letter from my Uncles Aunt in Norway. My grandfather was Arne Bendik Ulvestad. He had a brother named Carl Ulvestad and another brother named Andrew Ulvestad. He had a father named Rasmus which would be my great grandfather.
He was called King of the Ulvestads. Later his son Raguar was called the king of the river. Raguar also had twin children that died. My father Arne (Arne Bendik's sone) also had two sets of twins. I am one of the twins in the second set. Andrew had another brother named Peter Ulvestad. So I think altogether there was Arne Bendik Ulvestad, Andrew Ulvestad and Peter Ulvestad. I know that there is one cousin of my father's from Peter's family that is named Berta Ulvestad and a married name Don't know what that is. If anyone has any information please email me thank you

erastus barry, norway to USA,about 1842, born 1833

linda raiola — 10 Sep 2003 9:58:35 GMT

my great great grandfather, Erastus Barry was born in Norway .. cannot find out where.
Parents = John Barry and Johanna... of Norway
Erastus immigrated as a child to USA (with parents? ) in about 1842 . family seems more involved in textile industry, merchants.... than farming.
working in 1850 in Catskill, Greene County, New York
from late 1850's living/working in New York City.
can anyone help ?
have tried to reach on Norway census, etc. online. , also via Barry families (few) currently in Norway.

Johnson

JenniferJohnson222 — 6 Dec 2002 4:25:15 GMT

Christian Johnson & Lydia Amelia Chestelson married 16 jun 1907 at Rugby N.D. Her mother was Theresa ? Her father was Edward Chestelson. She had 3 brothers- Thomas, George, and Edwin and a sister - Martha. I know what became of Lydia and Christian but the rest of the family is lost! Help?

Korntroen Is this a farm name.

CindyPeterson44 — 13 Oct 2004 10:51:17 GMT

My GGGrandfather was Anders Jensen Krontroen. Does any know of a farm in Norwar with the Krontroen name?

Ancestors: Berg(Martinsen) from Østre Toten, Norway, Norht Dakota/Minnesota

frisbakk1 — 27 Jul 2003 5:07:12 GMT

My grandmother's parents and sisters/brothers (as far as we know three - but should be five since two was left in Norway). The parents names are: Ole Kristian (Krestian) Berg (in some records we find the name Martinsen and not Berg) born in 1859 and his wife Marte (Marie) born 1853. They brought along the children: Martinius (born 29.12.1883), Fredrikke Amalie (born 29.02.1885), Helmer (born 03.03.1887, Olga (born 19.08.1889) and Kasper (born 02.02.1891). The two left in Norway was Magda Theoline (born 28.01.1880) and my grandmother Petra (born 14.03.1884).

We have found a relative in Hill City who will receive a letter from us - soon, hopefully.

I would be gratefull for any further information/contacts.

Ancestors: Berg(Martinsen) from Østre Toten, Norway, Norht Dakota/Minnesota

frisbakk1 — 27 Jul 2003 5:06:42 GMT

Inger Anna Eriksen

Inger Lillenes — 16 Mar 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for Inger Anna Eriksen (my great-grandmother), born 4/8/1852 i Asenfjord, Norway. Her maiden name was Lillenes, however, she grew up on the farm Ness. She left Norway on 8/8/1888. She travelled with Lorents Pedersen (a friend and neighbor), his wife and two children. Destination Reynolds, N.D, however, there are no records of them there. Lorents' brother, Zacharias Pedersen (or Vogen) left much earlier to America because he sent the tickets to Inger Anna and Lorentz. If anyone has any information on Inger Anna I would love to hear from you.

Thanks,
Inger Lillenes
(San Francisco)
ilillenes@reloaction.com

Olie & Anna

cathy — 10 Mar 2003 1:16:31 GMT

I'm looking for any inofrmation about Olle and Anna Knutson.
I would like any info about thier parents and childhood. What I do have is that apprently Olie was 26 and Anna was 21 when they migrated to the U.S. Also Olie should be in the Orwegian census of 1865. Olie's year of birth that I have is 1854 and his year of death is 1933. As for Anna the year of birth is 1858 and year of death 1917. Her maiden name is Adden. I would like any information about their live prior to migrating to the U.S. Thanks.

Gurina Amdahl from Selbu, Norway>Minnesota

jennhanson1 — 8 Nov 2002 3:16:45 GMT

Gurina Amdahl came over from Selbu, Norway when she was a young girl to southwest Minnesota, near Windom. She married Elias Hanson and they had 8 children. Any information, please email me: jennhanson1@hotmail.com
Thanks! :)

Great-Grandmother - Marie Knutson (or Knudson)

Delores Anderson — 7 Jan 2002 6:33:38 GMT

My Great-Grandmother, Marie Knutson (or Knudson), was born In Norway in March of 1855 & migrated to the USA in 1861 (since she was only about 6 years old at the time she migrated, it would seem likely that she migrated to the USA with her parents). She married my Great-Grandfather, Peter Anderson, circa 1874 to 1875. Peter & Marie then lived on the farm owned by Peter in Osceola Township in Polk County, WI where their 2 Sons were born - Gilbert O. in 1877 & George William [my paternal Grandfather] in 1880. I am looking for the Place of Birth of Marie Knutson (or Knudson) plus the Date she migrated to the USA. I am also looking for the names of Marie's parents plus any siblings she may have had.

Need help with Ida Karlson and Carl Lavender

Elena Bowen — 22 Oct 2002 5:38:01 GMT

I am trying to locate any information on either one. I have looked at all the ship records I can find with no luck. I only know that they came from Sweeden or Norway. I don't even know the exact year. Please help

Thanks

Matilda Carlson Slater from St. Paul MN

deltadreamer — 14 Aug 2002 8:24:19 GMT

I'm looking for my Grandmother's family. She was Matilda "Petra" Carlson born 2 Sept 1876. The only info I have from her childhood is a school autograph book from Cleveland School in St Paul MN dated 1888-1890, and her address then: 888 Jessemine St. Most entries are either Norwegian or Swedish, some signatures are from Bergen, Norwaii. The entry from her mother is Norwegian. She married my grandfather: Harry Grant Slater in Seattle in 1896. They lived in Douglas Alaska for 10 years, then moved to Longmont Colorado where she died in 1915. Any help would be much appreciated.

Hotvedt - Kongsberg>Wisconsin 1875?

lilac12 — 1 Jan 2002 5:51:30 GMT

Hi - looking for info on Charles NARVE HOTVEDT, whoc supposedly came to US in about 1875.

Any Hotvedts out there?

Lila Guenther

Ole Dahl, Ole Stenboeng

Michael Larson — 10 Jun 2001 6:25:16 GMT

Ole Stenboeng emigrated from Norway and changed his name to Ole Dahl. Four sons, Louis Dahl, Oscar Dahl, Gus Dahl, Sanford Dahl. Gus had daughter Mary Anne that married a Russel Harris. Daughter jane married a John Low and they had four children. North or South Dakota is likely starting point. Sanford Dahl had a daughter named Mary that married a Robert Morris Holt... 3 children Ellen Anne & John. Helping someone in Norway. Takk!

Mathea Olson/ Andrew Weiland

ssrulowitz — 7 Jun 2002 1:35:58 GMT

I am looking for info on these two people. I recently found out Mattie's Norwegian name was Mathea. She was born around 1865, in Lillehammer. Andrew may have changed his name when he came over to the states. He settled in Bloomer, Wisconsin, and had a Harness making business. His birthday is Dec. 23, 1857. Their children were Tilla(Hovland), Edward, Minnie, Ann, and Andrew( nicknamed Butts). Mattie also had a nephew who immigrated in 1910. His name was Erling Anderson, and he would have been around 14 years old when he came over. Please any help would be appreciated. SUZ

Great-Grandfather - Peter Anderson

Delores Anderson — 7 Jan 2002 6:50:32 GMT

My Great-Grandfather, Peter Anderson, was born in Sept. of 1832 in Norway & migrated from near Trondheim, Norway to the USA in 1872. Peter Anderson owned a farm in Osceola Township in Polk County, WI. Peter married Marie Knutson (or Knudson) circa 1874 to 1875 & they had 2 Sons - Gilbert O. who was born in June of 1877 & George William [my paternal Grandfather] who was born in 1880 & passed away in 1972 in Hawkins, (Rusk County), WI. I am looking for the Place of Peter Anderson's Birth plus the Date of his migration to the USA & the name of the ship on which he sailed.

Grandfather

ektangen — 4 Jun 2002 11:45:36 GMT

My grandfather was Hjalmar Johannessen Blomdal from Bruvik in Norway.He went to usa in 1922 whith his wife Ester Nilsen and his daughter Alfhild. This is all I know. May bee someone have moore information. Please help me.

Høgelie - Friis Stavanger to NY US

lilgto66 — 2 Apr 2004 10:24:42 GMT

Kirkevold

Donna Klar — 24 Apr 2002 3:25:34 GMT

My grandfather, Knut Aslog Kirkevold, was born in Vestre Slidre, Valdres, on August 27, 1868. He emigrated to the US in 1886 and settled in Manitowoc, WI. His father was Aslak Olsen Kirkevold and his mother was Mali Knutsdatter. I believe he had a brother Ole and a sister, Ingeborg Aslaksdaughter, and possibly other siblings. If anyone has any info or suggestions where to find info, I'd be very grateful. My grandmother, Mathilda Johnsrud, has a very extensive family tree so I'm anxious to even up the branches, so to speak.

John Peter Johnson 1843

Daniel Lloyd Johnson — 10 Feb 2001 7:05:28 GMT

I would like to contact people working on the geneology of
Peter Johnson, b. 1796, d. 1881, Opstead, MN;
Children John Peter Johnson, Christena (Berry), Anna (Dancliff)

Jorgen Olson Sevick, b. 1813, d. 1891, and Ingeborg Olsdatter

- Dan Johnson, grandson of Henry Johnson and Hazel (Flick)

928dan@home.com JohnsonDL@em.agr.ca

Viking history/Family heritage.

Tom Thweatt — 14 Feb 2002 7:48:16 GMT

Dear Tveit Family Member,
As a decendant of your family tree I have some yearning questions that I must ask. At what point in time did the Tveits (Thwaits) migrate from the homeland into England, and did they go anywhere else (Europe)? Were they indeed the Vikings that terrorized the English countryside or were they there in England a lot earlier? What caused the families to migrate and why did they leave the homeland (Norway, Denmark)? These are some questions that maybe from your perspective can answer and have more information on.
What is your family story and where did they come from (Tveit). I would like to hear and see the common thread that runs between our families.

Sincerely,

Tom Thweatt

Thorsen Brothers from Kongsberg

Delores Anderson — 6 Jan 2002 8:31:18 GMT

My maternal Grandfather, Peder Thorsen, & his younger Brother Ingulf (or Engulf) migrated from Norway & arrived in the USA on March 26, 1891. Their Norwegian patronym got changed to Tovsen by an immigration officer when they arrived because Peder nor Ingulf could speak English very well. Both Thorsen Brothers were born in Kongsberg, Norway. There father was married more than once & they had at least 1 half Brother. Peder was born on Dec. 30 circa 1872 to 1874 & Ingulf was 4 years younger than Peder. They may have traveled with 2 older adult escorts, 1 (Oliver Ruud) who was 2 years older than Peder & the other one was 5 years older than Peder. I am looking for the name of the ship on which Peder & Ingulf sailed to the USA plus the names of Peder & Ingulf's parents (1 of my Uncles seemed to think that the surname of their mother was Duckey).

Nels Severson & Anna Margret Pederson

Delores Anderson — 6 Jan 2002 7:30:11 GMT

My Great-Grandparents, Nels Severson & Anna Margret Pederson were married in Norway, then migrated to the USA as a wedding journey in 1880 or 1881. Anna Margret Pederson (d/o Peder Sjursen) was born in May of 1856 or 1857 in Hardanger, Norway. Nels Severson was born in Feb of 1859 or 1860 in Norway. After arriving in the USA, Nels & Anna lived in Martel, WI for a few years where 1 or 2 of their children were born, then moved to Lakeland, MN where their Son, Iver Andrew, was born on Dec. 30, 1884, then moved to Hudson, WI in 1886 where the rest of their children were born. Nels was a carpenter. Nels had a Sister, Mrs. John Moline, whose first name may have been Mary. I'm looking for the Date of their migration, the name of the ship on which they sailed to the USA, & Nels' Place of Birth & the names of his parents.

who do I contact?

Jim Bjorklund — 4 Jun 2001 2:59:18 GMT

I would like to know which place in Norway to contact to have a birth certificate copy, sent to me by mail.
The particular birth I am seeking, is my great grandfather's. He was born in Buskerud, Modum, Svendbye Heggen, Norway.
He was born in 1820.
Can someone tell me who to write to to have it looked up and mailed to me?
Also, how much should I send to cover the cost? Thanks, Jim Bjorklund.

Ellis Island info on Trondheim immigrants

irishgoose — 30 Jul 2001 5:47:56 GMT

Search for relatives

Allen L Olson — 8 Jun 2001 9:00:57 GMT

I am searching for relatives and information on family of Ole Andreas Olsen married to Karoline Nielsdatter. They had five children, Berhart, Nels, Ole, Christine and Inga. Olsen was changed to Olson when my father, Ole, came to the US. My father was born 8 Nov 1891 in Sondre Land, died Jan 1983, Inga was born 6 Nov 1895, came to US Oct 1912. Any help will be appreciated.
Allen Olson

Translation help

rescuesmydog — 13 Dec 2001 12:09:26 GMT

I need help tranlating a norwegian Bygdebok

Need translated - any help?

langeland9 — 13 Dec 2001 12:10:29 GMT

1;a radens Fond
Hoger
dorr Litt. D
Bank 4.
N:0 154.
Galler Afven som
Kontramarke
any help would be great

Need Help with Norwegian Names

cwflynn — 25 Jun 2001 10:09:13 GMT

I am searching for the birthplace of my Norwegian great-grandparents, Thomas and Christina (Johnson) Swanson. I'm having difficulty because their names appear to have been anglicized, and I do not know their real Norwegian names. I have tried the name Svendsen in the Norwegian Census, emigration lists, and seamans rolls, but without success (ages, etc,. do not match). Can anyone suggest Norwegian variants for their first and last names?

Thomas Swanson was born between 1864 and 1866 in southern Norway, worked as a seaman, and emigrated to Jefferson County, Pennsylvania in 1892. Christina Johnson Swanson was born in Norway in 1867. She emigrated to the U.S. in 1894 with their sons, Andrew and George. The 1900 U.S. Census lists my great-grandfather as "Tom A." Swanson. We were not aware that he had a middle name, but that is possible. It might also be the census-taker's attempt to spell his name phonetically.

I have my great-grandmother's name and four succeeding generations of first-born males in my family are named for Thomas, so we are anxious to find more information about their Norwegian roots!

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Christina Swanson Flynn