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Kåarto
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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 Posted - 25/09/2007 : 21:12:22
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Hi,
I doubt Magnus Knutsen is related to the family, he is a "logerende" renter, "ug"/ugift-unmarried. He seems to be rather well-to-do, "lever af sine penge" living of his capital. He likely don´t have his own household.
Kåre |
Edited by - Kåarto on 25/09/2007 21:13:11 |
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angequinn
Starting member
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2007 : 21:21:59
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Any ideas on finding out what ship Iver Howick came to America on? I looked at the link containing the info on his Norway departure, but was unable to determine if it stated the name of the ship.
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 20/10/2007 : 23:31:53
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Hi,
Iver Iversen Høvik Øfstedal (25) left Bergen on 26-Mar-1896 with the Allan line, which brought him to Hull, England. No name of the ship mentioned in the online database.
Then most likely train to Liverpool. The departure from Liverpool must have been around April 1st, 1896.
Arrival in New York, Boston, Quebec or Montreal after ab. 10 days of journey, ie. around 10-Apr-1896. Maybe a search in the US or Canadian arrival records could find him and the ship...?
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Lislcat
Advanced member
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2007 : 22:15:35
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Hi All,
I found an Iver J. Hovik in the Border Crossings from Canada to U.S. Not sure if it's the same Iver Hovik, since the intitial is wrong, but here's the info.
He sailed on the S.S. Laurentian from Liverpool to Halifax. He arrived on April 9, 1896.
It states he was 25 years and 5 months, single, occupation is listed as shoemaker. He is Norwegian and his last residence is listed as Voss. He landed in Halifax and his destination is listed as Whitewater, Wisconsin. He paid for his own passage and he has $7. It states that he isn't going to join a relative and that he hopes to find employment in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
If this is him, send me and e-mail through my profile page and I'll send you the info.
Wanda |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
4961 Posts |
Posted - 21/10/2007 : 22:51:34
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Of course it's him! 
Excellent work, Wanda!
Jan Peter
ps: Did he cross the border together with Nils Nilsen Næsthus (24)? They look to have travelled together. |
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angequinn
Starting member
USA
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Posted - 22/10/2007 : 00:48:16
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It sure sounds like the same Iver. However, the middle initial is confusing, since his middle name was Edvin.
I was also under the impression that he went straight to South Dakota as an indentured servant, but maybe that's wrong.
Thanks for looking into this. You all are great! |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
4961 Posts |
Posted - 22/10/2007 : 00:59:48
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There was not that many 25 year old Iver Hovik's from Voss that emigrated to America in March/April 1896... 
The "J" is most likely a transcription error from the original record..., maybe it should read "I"...? Iver Iversen Hovik = Iver I. Hovik...
And S/S Laurentian belonged to The Allan Line..
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Lislcat
Advanced member
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - 22/10/2007 : 03:37:49
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Yes, that confirms it! Nils Naesthus is traveling with him, though his destination is Wells, Minnesota, since he has an Uncle there.
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angequinn
Starting member
USA
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Posted - 23/10/2007 : 03:06:10
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| That all makes sense! Thanks again! |
Angela |
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Norwegian Howicks
