IAGenWeb Project - Clayton co.
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Church Index



Selected
Norwegian Parish Records
and other notes ...

Compiled by Tove Dahl Johansen
tove.d.johansen@gmail.com


Ms. Johansen is retired from a library in Norway and is intensely interested in the migration from Norway to NE Iowa in the mid to late 1800’s. She has access to, and is utilizing Norwegian Parish records to share valuable information with Clayton co. researchers. Each of these people are buried in a Clayton co. cemetery - clicking on their name will open a photo of the gravestone.

~source of many of these records are original Norwegian Parish records. Others are as cited.
~researched & compiled by Tove Dahl Johansen


AASEN, Bjeret - Inscription: Fem Søskende = Five siblings
ANDERSON, Anton J. - Son of Jens Anderson
ANDERSON, Erik - Probably Erik Andersen born 15th October 1828 in Skjeberg, Østfold county, Norway. Parents: Anders Olsen and Anna Maria Eriksdatter (Parish records for Skjeberg)
ANDERSON, Gilbert - Son of Jens Anderson
ANDERSON, Hans J. - Hans J. Anderson Krogsrud died Jan 24, 1880
ANDERSON, Trond - Trond (Tron) was born 14th October 1830 in Jevnaker, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Anders Torgersen and Goro Tronsdatter (Parish records for Jevnaker)
BAKKE, Reier T. - Reier Torkelsen baptized 15th February 1828 in Uvdal, Rollag, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Torkel Hansen and Sigrid Reiersdatter Bakke (Parish records for Rollag)
BAKKE, Ulvhild - Ulvhild (Ulvil) was born 13th July 1825 in Uvdal, Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Halvor Nielsen and Ingeborg Halvorsdatter Killesdahl. Married 26th December 1850 to Reier Torkelsen Bakke.
BAKKEN LANGEN, Berit - Berit Larsdatter was born 11th January 1829 in Os, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Lars Semundsen and Ingeborg Inversdatter (Parish records for Os)
BENSON, Birget - Birgit Eriksdatter
BENSON, Mikkel - Probably Mikkel Bjørnsen born 12th December 1810 in Nes, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Bjørn Michelsen and Kari Endresdatter (Parish records for Nes). On the gravestone: født i Næs Prestegjeld (= parish) NORGE
BILDEN, Engebret - Engebrect was born 6th May 1823 in Gran parish, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Lars Engebrectsen and Kari Torgrimsdatter Bilden. (Parish records for Gran)
BILDEN, Torgrim L. - Torgrim Larsen was born 9th November 1826 in Gran parish, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Lars Engebrectsen and Kari Torgrimsdatter Bilden. (Parish records for Gran)
BLEGEN, Gulbrand - Guldbrand was born 24th February 1813 in Gran, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Anders Alvsen and Anne Guldbrandsdatter Blegen (Parish records for Gran)
BLOCKHUS, Sven - Sven (Svein) was born 30th November 1872 in Stord, Hordaland county, Norway. Parents: Ole Olsen and Mari Olsdatter. To America 1891. (Parish records for Stord)
BOGSTRAND, Liv S. - Liv Stenersdatter (Steinarsdotter) Bogstrand was born 1838 in Rollag, Buskerud county, Norway. She was married February 14th 1866 to Ole Thoresen (Toresson) Bogstrand. A son Thorvald was born March 16th 1866. They emigrated in the spring 1866 when Thorvald was just 9 weeks old. (Source: Rollag bygdebok vol. 1)
BOGSTRAND, Ole T. - According to Ancestry born in Nummedal, Sogn og Fjordane county. This is wrong. He was born in Rollag, Buskerud county (which is in the Numedalen valley). Ole Toresen Bogstrand born 1832 in Rollag, Buskerud county, Norway. Married to Liv Brattrud. Emigrated to USA in 1866. His parents were Tore Knutsson and Gunhild Olsdatter who were married in 1829, Tore and Gunhild had 8 children (Rollag bygdebok vol. 1). Ole Toresen Bogstrand (33) and Liv Stenersdatter Brattrud (25) were married in Veggli church February 14, 1866. His father: Tore Knudsen. Her father: Stener Halvorsen (Parish records for Rollag). A son, Thorvald ,was born March 16, 1866. He was 9 weeks old when they emigrated.
BOGSTRAND, Thorvald - Thorvald, born in Rollag, Buskerud county, Norway March 16th 1866. Emigrated with his parents Ole and Liv Bogstrand when he was just 9 weeks old. Liv Stenersdatter (Steinarsdotter) and Ole Toresson (Thoresen) Bogstrand were married February 14, 1866. - Spelling of names can vary.
BURAAS, Ulrik Hansen - Uldrich was born 19th September 1812 in Hurdal parish, Akershus county, Norway. Parents: Hans Uldrichsen Buuraas and Berte Nielsdatter. (Parish records for Hurdal)
CHRISTENSON, Agnette - Andreas and Agnete were born 24th December 1850 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Hans Christensen and Oline Halvorsdatter (Parish records for Fåberg) - Andreas and Agnete were twins.
CHRISTENSON, Andrew - Andreas and Agnete were born 24th December 1850 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Hans Christensen and Oline Halvorsdatter (Parish records for Fåberg)
CHRISTIANSEN, Christian - Born 16th January 1836 in Nes, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Christian Christophersen and Karen Rasmusdatter. Married 5th April 1862 to Johanne Johnsdatter (Parish records for Nes, Hedmark)
CHRISTENSON, Hans - Hans Christenson and Oline Halvorsdatter were married 14th February 1849 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway. (Parish records for Fåberg) - Fåberg is near Lillehammer.
CLAUSON, Claus T. - Claus Torkildsen born 3rd July 1856 in Veggli, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Torkild Clausen and Margit Torkildsdatter (Parish records for Veggli)
CLAUSON, Torkel - Born 17th May 1825 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Claus Clausen and Liv Torkildsdatter (Torkelsdatter)
DANIELSON, Gunil - Born 2nd May 1826 in Opdal (Uvdal), Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Daniel Knudsen and Guri Nielsdatter Hovde. (Parish records for Rollag)
EGGEN, Ingeborg Lussia - Ingebor Lucia Estensdatter was born 24th January 1851 in Os, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Esten Olsen Langen and Berit Larsdatter Bakken (Parish records for Os)
EMBRETSON, Tosten - Probably Tosten born 11th January 1825 in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Engebret Narvesen and Anne Knudsdatter Grønhovd (Parish records for Eggedal). If so, he is the brother of Ole Engbritson Gronhovd.
ERICKSON, Peder - Born March 11th 1835 in Opdal (Uvdal), Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Erich Holgesen and Guri Sebjørnsdatter (Parish records for Rollag). Born in Numedal, Buskerud county, Norway March 11th 1835 (according to obituary)
ESPESETH, Kari - Syver Halgrimsen and Kari Halvorsdatter were married 14th September 1850 in Nes, Buskerud county, Norway (Parish records for Nes)
ESPESETH, Sever H. - Syver was born August 8th 1814 in Nes parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Halgrim Syvertsen and Groe Steenersdatter Espesæt (Source: Parish records for Nes). To America 1874 with wife Kari and children: Halgrim, Gro, Birgit, Liv, Halvor, Syvert, Stener, Kari and Ingeborg. (Source: Parish records for Nes). Daughter Birgit (Betsey) born September 20th 1855 in Nes parish, Buskerud county, Norway.
FABER, Isabelle - Ingeborg was born 1st December 1853 in Fåberg parish, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Lars Halvorsen and Mari Gudmundsdatter (Parish records for Fåberg) - Fåberg is near Lillehammer.
FUNNBO, Larse Olsen - "Født i Opdals Anex i Numedal Norge den 21 Marts Aar 1806". - Opdal is now called Uvdal. Farm name is Fønnebø.
GILBERTSON, Iver - Iver was born July 3rd 1835 in Ål parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Gulbrandsen and Birgit Iversdatter (Source: Parish records for Ål)
GISLESON, Gunhild H. - Gunnild Pedersdatter was born June 4th 1827 in Uvdal, Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Peder Pedersen and Sigrid Nielsdatter Hougen (Source: Parish records for Rollag) - Uvdal = Opdal
GISLESON, Halvor - Born in Numedal, Norway. Halvor was born February 19th 1826 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Gisle Halvorsen and Ragnil Olsdatter. Married April 25th 1852 to Gunild Pedersdatter (Source: Parish records for Rollag)
GLESNE, John O. - Son of Ole & Helga Glesne
GLESNE, Ole E. - Ole Evensen born 31st August 1827 in Krødsherad, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Even Rejulsen and Joran Olsdatter Glesne (Parish records for Krødsherad)
GLESNE THORVIG, Jorand O. - Daughter of Ole & Helga Glesne
GRIMSGAAR, Bergit O. - Married July 2nd 1844 in Nes parish, Buskerud county, Norway to Christian Olsen Grimsgaard.
GRIMSGAAR, Christian O. - Christian was born November 28th 1816 in Nes parish, Buskerud county,Norway. Parents: Ole Christensen and Cedsel Aslesdatter Grimsgaard (Source: Parish records for Nes)
GRONHOVD, Goro L. - Goro was born May 18th 1831 in Sigdal, Buskerud county. Parents: Lars Helgesen and Johanne Larsdatter. Married April 26th 1849 to Ole E. Grønhovd. Their son Engebret was born July 27th 1849 in Eggedal.
GRONHOVD, Helge - Probably Helge born September 20th 1820 in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Engebret Narvesen and Anne Knudsdatter Grønhovd. Brother of Ole E. Grønhovd. His wife was Turi Narvesdatter. To America in 1852.
GRONHOVD, Lars - Lars was born June 16th 1826 in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Engebret (Embret) Narvesen and Anne Knudsdatter Grønhovd. Brother of Ole and Helge
GRONHOVD, Ole Engbritson - Ole was born September 8 - baptised September 22 - 1822 in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Engebret Narvesen and Anne Knudsdatter Grønhovd (Source: Parish records for Eggedal)
GROTH, John H. / Johannes - Johannes Halstensen was born 18th December 1833 in Ål parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Halsten Assarsen and Ragnild Kittilsdatter Grødt. (Parish records for Ål)
GROTH, Kittel - Kittel is the son of Halsten and Ragnild Groth. Gravestone inscription: "Fred med dit Støv / Velsignet være dit Minde"
GROTH, Svend H. - Born in Hol, Hallingdal, Norge (on the gravestone)
GROTH, Thorkill H. - Thorkild was born March 9th 1826 in Ål parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Halsten Assorsen and Ragnild Kittilsdatter (Parish records for Ål)
GULLIKSEN, Gro - Married November 12th 1860 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway to Halvor Gulliksen.
GULLIKSEN, Halvor - Halvor Gulliksen born March 8th 1826 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Gullik Olsen and Margith Halvorsdatter.
GUTTORMSDATTER, Margit - Father´s name: Guttorm Aslaksen. Born at Guttormsgaard, Skurdalen, Dagali anneks, Numedal
HALVERSON, Halvor L. Valle - Halvor was born 14th August 1846 in Veggli, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Lars Halvorsen and Helge Hansdatter.
HALVERSON, Margit - Probably Margit, born January 25th 1851 in Dagali, Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Asle Johnsen and Ambjør Evensdatter (Source: Parish records for Rollag)
HALVORSON, Ingeri - Wife of Østen Halvorson. Foster daughter of Lars Reierson Oset (?). Parents: Ingebret Olsen, Margit Olsen
HALVORSON, John - I read the month of birth on the gravestone as MAI (= MAY)
HALVORSON, Margit G. - Probably Margit born September 10th 1822 in Nes parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Halvorsen and Margit Olsdatter.
HANSON, Hans R. - According to the obituary he was born in Skien, Telemark county, Norway.
HEGNA, Even N. - Even Nilsen born in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway 28th May 1838. Parents: Nils Andresen and Margith Evensdatter (Parish records for Nore). Even Nielsen (21) and Turi Simonsdatter (30) married 26th April 1859 in Buskerud county (FamilySearch)
HEGNA, Turi N. - Thurie Simonsdatter born 7th October 1827 in Rollag, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Simon Tollevsen and Karie Nielsdatter Oslien (Parish records for Rollag)
HELGESON, Ole - Born 1818 in Hallingdal, Norway (on the gravestone)
HELGESON, Peder - Probably Peder born 17th December 1838 in Sandsvær, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Helge Pedersen and Gunnil Pedersdatter (Parish records for Sandsvær)
HENDRICKSON, Abigail - Abigael was born February 28, 1833 in Jevnaker parish, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Hans Andersen and Olia Olsdatter (FamilySearch)
HENDRICKSON, Christian - Christian was born January 30, 1825 in Grue parish, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Henrik Steffensen and Johanne Christophersdatter (FamilySearch). Christian Henriksen (35) and Abigael Hansdatter (27) were married March 11, 1860 in Vestre Aker church (in Oslo)
HERBRANSON, Ole - From Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway
HOLM, Asle Olson - Born in Nes parish, Buskerud county, Norway (according to obituary)
HOLM, Clara L. - This must be Kjersti born 29th March 1882 in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Gunnar Østensen and Turi Vebjørnsdatter. Sister of Margit Olsen born 1894.
HOLM, Sigrid - Sigrid was born 19th July 1841 in Nes, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Halvorsen and Ingeborg Torkildsdatter Renslebraaten (Parish records for Nes, Buskerud). Gravestone inscription: EN SNAR OG SALIG ENDE ER SNART AT FAA I HÆNDE SIN ARV I HIMLENS FRYDESAL
HOUG, Knute K. - Knud Knudsen born 11th August 1838 in Ål, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Knud Knudsen and Sigri Olsdatter (FamilySearch)
HOUG, Lars S. - Lars Svendsen, born March 27th 1850 in Ål parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Svend Larsen and Margit Halsteensdatter (Parish records for Ål)
HOUG, Svend L.- Svend Larsen was born 4th December 1814 in Ål parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Lars Olsen and Ingri Assorsdatter Houg. (Parish records for Ål)
HULVERSON, Gilbert - Gudbrand was born 16th September 1856 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway (near Lillehammer). Parents: Lars Halvorsen and Mari Gudmundsdatter (Parish records for Fåberg) - The name Gudbrand or Gulbrand was often changed to Gilbert in America.
HULVERSON, Hans - Hans Halvorsen and Christine Goensdatter were married 3rd November 1852 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway. (Parish records for Fåberg)
HULVERSON, Helen - Helene was born 13th August 1862 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Hans Halvorsen and Christine Goensdatter (Parish records for Fåberg) - Fåberg is near Lillehammer
JELLUM, Ole O. - Ole was born 5th June 1830 in Sigdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Torvaldsen and Gunhild Syversdatter (Parish records for Sigdal)
JELLUM, Thor O. - Jellum - name of a farm in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway.
JENSEN, Lars - Lars was born in Bragernes parish, (Drammen), Buskerud county, Norway 28th February 1816. Parents: Jens Larsen and Kari Larsdatter.
JENSRUD, John H. - Johannes Halvorsen Jensrud emigrated from Hurdal parish, Akershus county together with his wife Marie Nilsdatter approx. 1861. Marie's parents Nils Davidsen and Kari Olsdatter emigrated together with them. His parents were Halvor Joensen and Mari Guldbrandsdatter.
JENSRUD, Marie - Marie (Maria) was born 5th June 1823 in Hurdal parish, Akershus county, Norway. Her parents were Nils Davidsen and Kari Olsdatter. She was married in 1845 to Johannes Halvorsen Jensrud (Source: Parish records for Hurdal)
JOHNSON, Fingar - Probably Fingar born 1st November 1827 in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: John Fingarsen and Elisabeth Christophersdatter (Parish records for Eggedal)
JOHNSON, Ingri - According to obituary she was born in Sigdal, Buskerud county, Norway 3rd June 1829
JOHNSON, Johanna - Johanna Olsdatter born 23rd February 1830 in Os, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Ole Solandsen and Ingbor Arnesdatter (Parish records for Os). Married 29th June 1858 in Os, Hedmark county, Norway to John Erichsen (Parish records for Os)
KIRKBERG, Ingri - Ingri Gundersdatter was born 6th February 1821 in Sør-Aurdal, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Gunder Juulsen and Sigri Olsdatter. To America 1848 (Parish records for Sør-Aurdal)
KIRKEBERG, Anders K. - Anders was born 15th July 1822 in Sør-Aurdal, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Knud Larsen and Maria Andersdatter. To America 1848 (Parish records for Sør-Aurdal)
KITTELSON, Haldis - Haldis Knudsdatter was born 24th May 1820 in Opdal (Uvdal), Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Knud Tullichsen (?) and Helge Larsdatter Bjørnsrud (Parish records for Rollag). Gravestone inscription: "Hvo som tror paa mig, om han end dør skal han leve. Joh. 11:25"
KITTELSON, Hans Galock - Hans was born 16th January 1813 in Opdahl (Uvdal), Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Kittel Poulsen Galager and Bergit Hansdatter. Married 16th May 1842 to Haldis Knudsdatter. (Parish records for Rollag). Gravestone inscripton: Hvo, som tror paa mig, om han end dør, skal han dog leve. Joh. 11,2 5 = He who has faith in me will have life even if he is dead
KLOBAKKEN, Anders Iverson - Anders was born 22nd October 1815 in Gran parish, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Iver Pedersen and Anne Hansdatter (Parish records for Gran)
KNUDSON, Even - Born 26th May 1816, baptized 9th June 1816 in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Knud Biønsen and Berith Evensdatter (Parish records for Eggedal)
KNUDSON, Herbran - Herbrand Knudsen was born July 21, 1838 in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Knud Engebretsen and Randi Herbrandsdatter Eidseiet (Parish records for Rollag). Emigrated to America in 1854 together with his parents and his sister Ingebjør (born 1844). The brother Engebfret (born 1827) emigrated in 1849 and the sister Anne (born 1831) emigrated in 1852.
KNUDSON, Martha - Born 11th October 1851 in Furnes, Hedmark county, Norway.Parents: Halvor Tovsen and Elie Larsdatter (Parish records for Furnes)
KNUDSON, Ole - Probably from Nørstebø, Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway.
KNUDSON, Ole Bringstrud - Born in Opdal (now: Uvdal), Buskerud county, Norway. Name of farm: Bringsrud. Parents: Knud Knudsen and Ingeborg Olsdatter.
KNUDSON, Thora - Born 29th December 1831 in Uvdal (= Opdal), Buskerud county, Norway. Father: Thov Olsen
KNUDTSEN, Knudt Stuernes - From the farm Stjernes (Stærnes), Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway.
LANDSGAARD, Gunder - Son of E. & G. Landsgaard. Inscription: "Kjært er dit Minde"
LANDSGAARD, Gunild - Gunnil was born 13th August 1857 in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Gunulf Torstensen and Gunnil Toresdatter (married 1850) Married to Even Landsgaard in Nore 30th December 1878. Inscription on gravestone: Hvo, som tror paa mig, om han end dør, skal han dog leve. Joh. 11,25
LANDSGAARD, Olga - Olga was born in Uvdal (which was earlier called Opdal) in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway. In the valley Numedal. Name of the church is Skjønne.
LANDSGAARD, Osten 'Esten' - Østen Østensen Landsgaard was born in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway 26th December 1853. Parents: Østen Evensen Landsgaard and Helga Gundersdatter (Parish records for Nore)
LANDSGAARD, Osten 'Esten' - Østen Østensen Landsgaard born 26th December 1853 in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway.
LANDSGAARD, Vebjorn - married to Olga Dokken November 1, 1913 at Skjønne church, Numedal, Norway. Opdal = Uvdal.
LANGEN, Berit - Esten Olsen Langen and Berit Larsdatter Bakken were married 22nd July 1849 in Os, Hedmark county, Norway (Parish records for Os)
LANGEN, Esten - Esten was baptized 24th April 1826 in Røros, Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. Parents: Ole Olsen Langen and Guri Arnesdatter Øyen (Parish records for Røros). According to the marrriage record Esten Olsen Langen was from Røros, Sør-Trøndelag county and his father was Ole Olsen Langen.
LARSON, Agneta - Agnete born 24th December 1850 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Hans Christensen and Oline Halvorsdatter (Parish records for Fåberg)
LARSON, Andrew M. - Andreas was born September 11th 1851 in Jevnaker parish, Oppland county, Norway to parents Mikkel Larsen and Christine Gulbrandsdatter. The family emigrated to America in 1852 (Parish records for Jevnaker)
LARSON, Halvor - Inscription on gravestone: Nu har jeg overvundet og stridt den gode strid, i Jesu har jeg fundet min Fader mild og blid.
LARSON, Holge "Ramstad" - Helge was born 26th October 1826 in Sigdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Lars Helgesen and Johanne Larsdatter Ramstad (Parish records for Sigdal)
LARSON, Ingeborg - Inscription on gravestone: Nu har jeg overvundet og stridt den gode strid. I Jesu har jeg fundet min Fader mild og blid.
LARSON, Kari - Inscription on gravestone: I FOR HVILE NU I EDERS KAMMER / VEL FORVARET FOR AL VERDENS JAMMER / NU INGEN SMERTE / TAGER FREDEN BORT FRA EDERS HJERTE
LARSON, Orm - Orm was born 12th February 1845 in Suldal, Rogaland county, Norway. Parents: Lars Ormsen and Ambjør Gabrielsdatter (Parish records for Suldal)
LARSON, Peder - Inscription on gravestone: I for [faar] hvile nu i Eders kammer vel forvanet [forvaret] for al verdens jammer. Nu ingen smerte tager freden bort fra Eders hjerte.
Translation to English: You may/can rest now in your chamber well protected from all the misery of the world. Now no pain takes the peace away from your heart.
LIEN, Jorand L. - Jørand born 28th February 1829 in Ål, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Engebretsen and Ingeborg Olsdatter. Married 22nd October 1848 to Lars Evensen (Parish records for Ål)
LIEN, Lars E. - Lars Evensen was baptized in Ål, Buskerud county 29th April 1817. Parents: Even Larsen and Ambjør Haagensdatter (Parish records for Ål)
LILLETROEN, Ole J. - Probably Ole Johnsen born 8th February 1861 in Os, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: John Eriksen and Johanna Olsdatter (Parish records for Os)
LOFTSGAARD, Tosten - This is probably Torsten born May 5th 1833 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Torstensen and Helge Torgersdatter Loftsgaarden (Parish records for Rollag)
LOFTSTUEN, Tov K. - Tov (Thov) Knudsen was born in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway
LONG, Arne O. - Arne was baptized 18th April 1819 in Røros, Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. Parens: Ole Olsen Langen and Guri Arnesdatter Øyen (Parish records for Røros). Arne Olsen Langen was married 2nd July 1854 at Røros, Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway to Marit Andersdatter. His father: Ole Olsen Langen. Her father: Anders Johannesen Koian (Parish records for Røros). Arne Olsen Langen, brother of Esten Olsen Langen.
LYNGAAS, Engebret - Born in Lier, Buskerud county, Norway 24th December 1870. Parents: Andreas Engebregtsen and Ingeborg Kirstine Torgersdatter (Parish records for Lier) - Lier is near Drammen.
MICKELSON, Anna - Anne born 25h April 1835 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Holm and Marthe Døsen (Parish records for Fåberg) - Near Lillehammer.
MICKKELSON, Lars - Lars was born 25th September 1832 in Biri, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Michel Pedersen and Elie Larsdatter (Parish records for Biri) - Biri is near Lillehammer. Lars Mikkelsen and Anna Holmsdatter were married in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway 27th January 1858. (Parish records for Fåberg) - Near Lillehammer. Emigrated from the port of Christiania (now Oslo), Norway in 1875 with two children: Martinus born 7th May 1858 and Berta born 25th April 1863.
MONTGOMERY, Agnette - Agnethe was born 7th July 1846 in Nes, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Niels Eriksen and Mari Andersdatter (Parish records for Nes, Hedmark)
NELSON, Berener - From Rendalen, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Nils Haagensen and Berte Olsdatter. Siblings: Haagen, Ole, Marit, Berte, Nikone
NELSON, Ole - From Numedal, Norway. Brother of Even Nielsen Hegna. 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry - The Scandinavian Regiment (Norwegians in the civil war database)
NELSON, Torkel - Torkel born 28th April 1854 in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Nils Larsen Nøstebø and Anne Torkelsdatter (Parish records for Uvdal) - Uvdal was earlier called Opdal. It is in the Numedal valley.
NYBORG, Anders 'Andrew' - Anders was born August 4th 1854 in Norderhov parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Hansen and Inger Thorine Larsdatter. Ole was a gunsmith. (Parish records for Norderhov)
OLSEN, John - Jon Olsen Biørnsrud was baptized 11th June 1808 in Opdal (= Uvdal), Rollag, Buskerud county, Norway. Father: Ole Jonsen Biørnsrud (Parish records for Rollag)
OLSEN, Lars - Lars Olsen Funnbø (Fønnebø) født i Opdals Anex Numedal Norge den 21 Marts Aar 1806. - I can find in the parish records that he was baptised March 21st 1806 in Opdal (= Uvdal) church, Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Father's name: Ole Larsen
OLSON, Aasen - Fem Søskende = Five siblings
OLSON, Arne - Anne, wife of Stener Olson
OLSON, Asgrim - Asgrim was born August 8th 1842 in Ål parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Syversen and Birgit Asgrimsdatter (Parish records for Ål)
OLSON, Aslag - Aslach Olsen was born October 4th 1827 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Aslachsen and Astrie Nielsdatter (Source: Parish records for Rollag)
OLSON, Gro - Probably Gro Nilsdatter born 23rd July 1843 in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Nils Larsen and Sigrie Olsdatter Nørstebø (Parish records for Uvdal)
OLSON, Gunda - Gunda Terese was born in Nesodden, Akershus county, Norway 20th February 1887. Her mother was Anne Mathea Kristiansen Ødegården. Her father was Sigurd Mathias Sønsteby. Gunda Terese emigrated in 1904. She then used the surname Hansen. (Parish records for Nesodden) - Nesodden is just outside Oslo.
OLSON, Margit - Margit was born 9th October 1894 in Nore, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Gunnar Østensen and Turid Vebjørnsdatter (Parish records for Nore)
OPPERUD, John Johson - Probably Johan born June 16, 1828 in Norderhov, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Joen Svendsen and Dorthe Eriksdatter Oprud (Parish records for Norderhov)
PAULSON, Gudmund - Gudmund was born June 12th 1829 in Gran parish, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Povel Pedersen and Berthe Gudmundsdatter (Parish records for Gran). Born in Gran parish, Hadeland, Norway (on the gravestone)
PAULSON, Kari G. - Born in Gran parish, Hadeland, Norway (on the gravestone)
PAULSON, Martha G. - Born October 12th 1829 in Gran parish, Oppland county, Norway. Parents: Ole Nielsen and Kari Olsdatter (Parish records for Gran). Married to Gudmund Paulsen April 3rd 1853 in Gran parish, Oppland county, Norway. Father: Ole Nielsen (Parish records for Gran)
PEDERSON, Halvor - Halvor Pederson was married 23rd February 1816 in Fåberg, Oppland county, Norway to Anne Larsdatter (Parish records for Fåberg)
PETERSON, Tron - Tron Pedersen baptized 10th April 1814 in Haltdalen, Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. Parents: Peder Bergsvendsen and Kiersti Pedersdatter (Parish records for Haltdalen)
RASMUSSON, Syver - Syver Karinus søn af (son of) Syver Rasmusson og afdøde Kone Kari som hviler her ved Siden af (and deceased wife Kari who rests here beside him)
REIERSON, Sarah - Sigrid Nilsdatter born 29th May 1857 in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Nils Larsen and Gunnil Torkelsdatter Nøstebøe (Parish records for Uvdal). Niels Larsen Nøstebø and his wife Gunild Torkildsdatter emigrated in 1861 with children: Gullik, Helga, Torkild, Thora, Sigrid, Anne (Parish records for Nore) - Thora and Sigrid were twins.
REIERSON, Torkel - fød i Opdal (=Uvdal) i Numedal Norge 1828. Born February 17th 1828 in Uvdal, Rollag parish, Buskerud county to parents Reyer Olsen and Birgitte Torkelsdatter Undebakke (Parish records for Rollag)
RUED, Niels H. - Niels Haagensen Rued
RUGLAND, Asle Narveson - Asle Narveson was born in Eggedal, Buskerud county, Norway December 29th 1835. Parents: Narve Bjørnsen and Helge Andersdatter
SAEVLE, Barbra O. - Barbroe was baptised July 12th 1812 in Nore church, Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Date of birth according to the parish records is June 28th. Her father was Ole Olsen Groven.
SOLBERG, Arthur E. - According to the 1910 census for Vardal, Oppland county Arthur was born in Kristiania (= Oslo) August 5th 1899. In 1910 he was living with Edvard Solberg (b. approx. 1850) and Anne Kirstine Solberg (b. approx. 1843)
THOMPSON, Knudt - Knud Tovsen born 18th January 1850 in Uvdal (= Opdal), Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Tov Knudsen and Birgit Knudsdatter (Parish records for Uvdal) - Uvdal is in the Numedal valley.
THORSON, Thor - Inscription on gravestone: Sov her i fred fra Sorg og Möde! Gid vi tilsammen maa til evigt Liv indgaa naar Jesus kalder frem de döde! Probably Thor Thorson born October 1st 1814 in Ål, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Thor Olbiornsen and Liv Knudsdatter (Parish records for Ål)
THOVESON, Gunild - Gunil born 25th December 1846 in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Ole Gullekson and Sigri Guldbrandsdatter (Parish records for Uvdal)
THOVSON, Anna - Anne born 18th December 1856 in Nes, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Halvor Tovsen and Eli Larsdatter (Parish records for Nes, Hedmark)
THOVSON, Eli - This must be Elie born 30th January 1820 in Furnes, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Lars Andersen and Anne Larsdatter (Parish records for Furnes)
THOVSON, Halvor - Halvor was born in Uvdal, Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Father: Tov Torgersen (Parish records for Rollag). Halvor Tovsen and Elie Larsdatter were married 29th December 1841 in Furnes, Hedmark county, Norway (Parish records for Furnes)
THOVSON, Lars H. - Lars was born 16th January 1844 in Furnes, Hedmark county, Norway. Parents: Halvor Tovsen and Elie Larsdatter (Parish records for Furnes)
TOLLEFSON, Gro - Konen til = Wife of Til
TOLLEFSON, Iver - "Jeg ved at min Frelser lever" - Born in Ål, Buskerud county, Norway to parents Tollef Iversen and Birgit Torgersdatter
TORGENSDATTER, Kari - Kari Torgersdatter
TORKELSON, Hans - Hans was born 10th July 1814 in Uvdal, Rollag, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Torkild Anulsen and Gunild Hansdatter (Parish records for Rollag). Hans Torkelson and Sigrid Larsdatter were married 4th June 1838 in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway. His father: Torkel Anulsen Hovda (Parish records for Rollag)
TORKELSON, Lars - Lars born November 4th 1815 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Torkild Larsen and Helge Olsdatter (Parish records for Rollag)
TORKELSON, Sigrid L. - Sigrid Larsdatter and Hans Torkelson were married 4th June 1838 in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Her father: Lars Gulleksen Grøtrud (Parish records for Rollag)
ULBERG, Birget - Birgith Gislesdatter was born 15th December 1825 in Uvdal, Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Gisle Sebjørnsen and Haldis Torkildsdatter (Parish records for Rollag). - Opdal = Uvdal. Ulberg is the name of a farm.
ULBERG, Tolleik T. - Tolleik T. Ulberg født 2 Nov 1808 i Opdal i Rollaugs Prestegjeld i NORGE. - Opdal = Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway
VALDELAND, Marthe O. - Martha was born June 1st 1828 in Klepp parish, Rogaland county, Norway. Parents: Enoch Gulichsen and Juditha Pedersdatter Grude. To America 1874. (Source: Parish records for Klepp)
VALLE, Halvor Larsen - Probably Halvor Larsen Valle born 1790 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county,Norway.
VALLE, Lars Halverson - Lars Halvorsen Valle born 21st November 1819 in Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway.
WETLESON, Guri - Wife of T. Wetleson. Born in Numedal (It is a little bit difficult to read the inscription on the stone)
WETLESON, Tov - Tov (Thov) was born June 29th 1828 in Uvdal (Opdal), Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Vetle Hølgesen and Gunnild Larsdatter (Source: Rollag parish records). Inscribed verse: "Han fik en plads det tror vi vist, i Himlen hos den Herre Christ"
WIKAN, Halvor Hulberson - Halvor Halvorson was born in Uvdal, Buskerud county October 23rd 1837 to parents Halvor Halvorson Vikan and Ulvild Larsdatter.
WIKAN, Halvor H. - Halvor Halvorsen was born 23rd October 1837 in Uvdal, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Halvor Halvorsen and Ulvild Larsdatter (Parish records for Uvdal) - Opdal = Uvdal
WIKAN, Ulvild - Ulvild was born April 19th 1834 in Uvdal (Opdal), Rollag parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Parents: Brynjuld Nielson and Ingebor Svendsdatter (Parish records for Rollag). Married April 17th 1865 to Halvor Halvorson. To America 1869 with their son Halvor born August 15th 1868.
WOLD, Thor A. - Born in Norway September 21st 1850 (according to obituary)

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