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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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 Posted - 11/06/2013 : 01:07:58
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I contacted Lars E. Øyane, a Luster County Historian who put up the Worth County, Iowa baptism database at Digitalarkivet.
Below is his fantastic reply! 
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"I suspect Anna Halvorsdotter to be born in Skrautvaal, Nord-Aurdal County in Valdres, Norway on Apr. 3, 1856, a twin, daughter of Halvor Haldorson and Marit Olsdotter, then servants at the Gigstad farm.
The 1865 census shows the family as crofters at the Brenden croft under the Dokken farm in Nord-Aurdal."
I hope this helps...
Sincerely yours,
Lars E. Oyane
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Jan Peter |
Edited by - jwiborg on 11/06/2013 01:15:20 |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 02:21:10
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Great!
The ship Edda arrived Quebec on June 5th, 1870.
Halvor Halvorsen 50
wife Marit Olsdatter 49
Daughter Anne 13
Daughter Guri 13
Daughter Marit 5 ½
Daughter Marie 2 ½
Anne and Guri are twins
Jan Peter |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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vking
Starting member
USA
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 06:09:58
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Wow! I wondered about this family.. I, also, found them on the Digitalarkivet site. Birthdate for Anne is close. Death record says Apr. 2 of 1853 instead of Apr 3 of 1856. And the census saying immigration was 1865, probably within the realm of possibility. Now, I just have to verify that's the right family! The only obit I found for Anne's death in 1905 from Lake Mills, Iowa is very non-specific. No mention of parents, siblings, etc. Quite disappointed in that- usually obits are a good source.
Thanks again!
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 10:44:33
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Census-1875 for Bergen, McLeod, Minnesota:
Halver Holderson M 55 Norway
Mary Holderson F 54 Norway
Mary Holderson F 10 Norway
Maryah Holderson F 7 Norway
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 12:35:32
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The location of the farms where Gulbrand Olesson Sorbo and Anna Halvorsdotter Gigstad-eie where from. Today spelled Sårbu and Gistad.
Distance: 74 km (45 mi). Driving time today: 1h 10 min.
The location is in the mountains along the E16, the main route between Oslo and Bergen.
Jan Peter |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 13:30:21
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You mentioned how great newspaper obits are--indeed!
The Minnesota Historical Society has a collection of microfilmed newspapers which they do loan through ILL. McLeod county has at least 2 papers covering the dates the Haldersons / Halversons were there + 1905. The Glencoe papers were especially "chatty"
Likewise there are Iowa newspapers in Worth county which have been microfilmed to cover at least 1905. Check them out in the U.S. Newspaper Directory at the Chronicling America website.
I'm not familiar with all the online newspaper sites but perhaps some of these titles are covered at one or another? |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 15:50:21
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As an add on to the 1875 Minnesota Census that Jan Peter posted. Halver Holderson, wife and two daughters are listed as famly #69. Next to them at family #70 are another group of Holdersons. They are Nls Holderson age 40, Rachel age 44, Halder age 16, Jacob age 12, Mary age 0 and Anne age 5.
Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
Name: Nils Holderson
Age: 40
Census Date: 1 May 1875
County: McLeod
Locality: Bergen
Birth Location: Norway
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Race: White
Father's Birth Location: Norway
Mother's Birth Location: Norway
Line: 13
Roll: MNSC_11 |
Edited by - AntonH on 11/06/2013 16:08:51 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 15:59:17
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Looks like Nils was already in Minnesota by 1870. He is listed along with some of the famly in the 1870 US Census dated 5? July 1870. Along with Nils is wife Rachel age 40, Holderson (probably Holder) age 12, son Jacob age 8 born in Wisconsin, A Karine age 5/12 born in Minnesota.
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Niles Holderson
Age in 1870: 36
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Norway
Home in 1870: Bergen, Mcleod, Minnesota
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rocky Run
Value of real estate:
Household Members:
Name Age
Niles Holderson
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Edited by - AntonH on 11/06/2013 16:02:09 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 11/06/2013 : 16:07:45
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On that same page in the July 1870 US Census is Holder Holderson and family, consisting of wife Mali age 36, Ann? age 10, Bidine age 7, Mary age 4, and Holder age 1. All born in Norway. However the ages for Holder and wife Mali do not match with the ages of Halvor and Marit.
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Holder Holderson
Age in 1870: 39
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: Norway
Home in 1870: Bergen, Mcleod, Minnesota
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rocky Run
Value of real estate:
Household Members:
Name Age
Holder Holderson
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Edited by - AntonH on 11/06/2013 16:36:56 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
9301 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2013 : 16:28:55
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This looks like the family arriiving in Canada. Family is listed as Halvor Halvorsen age 50, Marit Olsdaatter age 49, Anne Olsdatter age 13, Guri Olsdatter age 13, Marit Olsdatter age 5, Marie Olsdatter age 2. Last names for the daughters added by the transcriber.
Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
Name: Halvor Halvorsen
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
Date of Arrival: 5 Jun 1870
Vessel: Edda
Search Ship Database:
Port of Arrival: Quebec, Quebec
Port of Departure: Christiania, Norway
Roll: C-4525 |
Edited by - AntonH on 11/06/2013 16:32:57 |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
4961 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2013 : 17:48:42
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quote:
Originally posted by lyndal40
This looks like the family arriiving in Canada. Family is listed as Halvor Halvorsen age 50, Marit Olsdaatter age 49, Anne Olsdatter age 13, Guri Olsdatter age 13, Marit Olsdatter age 5, Marie Olsdatter age 2. Last names for the daughters added by the transcriber.
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See Post of 11/06/2013 : 02:21:10
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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searching Anne Halvorsen family
