Ole Halverson Rollag (born 1837) in I think Telemark, Norway. I’m not sure if the name Rollag was actually his or if it was Halverson and the family changed the name to Rollag when emigrating to the states (we think to South Dakota). I was told that our lineage comes from a small village not far from Rollag. According to Ancestry, Ole’s dad was named Halvor Torgeirson (born 1797). I’m looking for information on where we come from, what village, and more info on when we went to the states. Thank you!
This is probably Ole's death: "Minnesota, Deaths, 1887-2001", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:C6KX-ZSZM : Fri Mar 27 22:08:40 UTC 2026), Entry for Ole H Rollag and Holroor Forgerson, 12 Jan 1918.
The parents names are butchered but probably Halvor Torgerson and Signe Hoffsdatter.
Ole born 6 Dec 1837 bapt 4 Feb 1838 to parents Halvor Torgersen Rollag and Signe Holjesd Rollag records of Mael, Tinn, Telemark: https://goto.digitalarkivet.no/kb20061211350185 Records description of Mael in Tinn parish but Ole was baptized in Dals church.
ROLLAG/HALVERSON in Rollag, Norway Emigrated to US
Posted - 11/10/2026 : 16:36:56
