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angequinn
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 Posted - 22/08/2007 : 04:10:33
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Besides searching for Norwegian Howicks, I am also seeking info on Erik Elfsater born 1-5-1846 in Boverdal Norway. He died 6-22-1886 in WI. He was married to Eldri Ramstad and they had one surviving child, M.Lydia Elfsater Dahlen.
I am looking to find out if Erik had any siblings and what his parents names might have been. Also, wondering when he came to the US.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Takk! |
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angequinn
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Posted - 22/08/2007 : 04:15:59
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Erick's parents names may have been Rasmus and Marit, but would like to confirm with dates. |
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jwiborg
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Norway
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Posted - 22/08/2007 : 04:44:07
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Hi,
Bøverdalen is located in Lom, Oppland.
Erik Rasmusen
Christening: 03 MAY 1846, Lom, Oppland
Parents: Rasmus Amundsen & Marit Eriksdr
According to LDS, he had (atleast) 5 siblings:
Anne Rasmusdr born 14 SEP 1839, Lom, Oppland
Marit Rasmusdr, christened 25 DEC 1841, Lom, Oppland
Amund Rasmusen, christened 28 JAN 1844, Lom, Oppland
Gunild Rasmusdr, christened 14 OCT 1849, Lom, Oppland
Ole Rasmusen, christened 21 MAR 1852, Lom, Oppland
The original records are here, where you can confirm the findings. Please note: Erik is born 05 JAN 1846.
Census-1865 for farm Elvesæter in Lom, Oppland.
Jan Peter |
Edited by - jwiborg on 22/08/2007 09:03:51 |
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eibache
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 22/08/2007 : 09:08:16
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Eriks parents were married in 1835 see #22
Rasmus Amundsens father was Amund Rasmussen and Marith Eiriksdatters father was Eirik Hansen.
Oct 8 1838 was burried Rasmus and Marits dead born boy, see right side at the bottom here
Rasmus #30 on the right side was christened Oct 21 1798. His mother was Anne Rolfsdatter.
Marit #47
was christened Aug 24, born Aug 4 1817. Her mother was Marit Hansdatter. |
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Edited by - eibache on 22/08/2007 10:00:26 |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 22/08/2007 : 10:02:56
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You've probably seen this, but just for the record:
Erick Elfsater (33)
Ella Elfsater (31)
Malinde L. Elfsater (1), born in WI
Census-1880, Viroqua, Vernon, Wisconsin
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angequinn
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Posted - 22/08/2007 : 20:19:51
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So, Erick Elfsater's true last name was Rasmussen? His parents farm was Elfsater? Was changing the last name to the family farm name the common practice when coming to America?
That seems to be the case with my grandfather Iver Howick as well.
Erick's father's last name was different then his, why is that? Were names not passed on the same way? Erick Elfsater was actually Erick Rasmussen and his father was Rasmus Amundson??? |
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eibache
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 22/08/2007 : 21:40:46
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| Reading about the Norwegian naming practice would be beneficial. See here |
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angequinn
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Posted - 22/08/2007 : 23:56:46
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Wow- great article on naming practices. This helps alot! Thank you!
-Angela |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 23/08/2007 : 02:41:15
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Originally posted by angequinn
His parents farm was Elfsater?
Just one thing... that is the americanised version. His parents farm was not "Elfsater"..., if you scroll up a little bit you'll see that the farmname was Elvesæter, meaning "The mountain pasture by the river"... 
The river is "Leira" which runs down the Leira valley in Bøverdalen, and there is actually a hotel on the property now, Elvesæter hotell.
 
"Elveseter is an old farm situated in Bøverdalen valley in Lom municipality, Oppland county. Elveseter was typical for the area both in size and how it was operated. However, more than a story about the farm, the story about Elveseter is the story about a family of gifted craftsmen and pioneers in the hotel and leisure industry, who dared to think differently and succeed.
Today, Inger and Rungne Elveseter are the owners and managers of Elveseter.
Rungnes parents, Jessie and Aamund, built Elveseter and Leirvassbu into nationally renowned touristdestinations. Tourists from all walks of life, queens, kings, heads of state as well as internationally acclaimed adventurers have all visited Elveseter and Leirvassbu.
The family were always great collectors of art, which are on display today, including paintings of Norwegian masters as well as works from the great Norwegian woodcarvers of the eighteenth century. Jessie and Aamunds last aquisition, was the 33 meters tall Saga column orginally meant to be "The National Monument of Norway". It depicts pivotal moments in Norwegian history.
One of the characteristics of Elveseter are the use of names and symbology from the ancient Norse Mythology. Names as Midgard, Utgard, Tor and Odin makes history come alive and creates a bridge to modern time. Inger and Rungne builds on this history, but are currently embarked on a comprehensive restauration and modernisation of Elveseter in regards to the demands and expectations of a modern touristdestination." elveseter.no
The Saga Column at Elvesæter
"As early as 1836 the poet Henrik Wergeland issued a call to the Norwegian people to build a memorial to mark Norway's independence, enshrined in the Constitution of 1814. The monument was to be built outside the parliament building in Eidsvoll and was to be called "Eidsvollsøyla", the Eidsvoll Pillar. The sculptor, Professor W. Rasmussen, won the competition to design the monument. The pillar's decoration represents the history of Norway from the unification of the country in 872 up to the National Congress in 1814. When the war began in 1940 the pillar was half-complete in Kyanite, and the rest modelled in plaster. The War brought work to a halt. When the matter was again brought up in Parliament, political disagreement unfortunately prevented work from re-commencing. The pillar lay for 20 years until Åmund Elvesæter took the initiative to have it erected. After three desperate attempts to have it located in Lillehammer, Åmund Elvesæter saw no alternative other than to take the matter into his own hands. The pillar was completed in August 1992. From its foundations to the top of the crown the pillar is 131 feet high. It stands 108 feet over ground level."
This area of Jotunheimen is famous for mountain hiking. Although I've never stopped at Elveseter, I've been to Leirvassbu quite a few times...
Btw; when I think about it..., I might have stopped and taken a photo of the Saga column a few years back..., but I'm on the other side of the earth at the moment, so I can't check my photos...
Jan Peter |
Edited by - jwiborg on 23/08/2007 04:29:26 |
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angequinn
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Posted - 23/08/2007 : 04:32:38
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Jan-
Thank you so much for the info and pictures. After sharing the story with my sister, we think that the owners of the Elfsater Hotel actually visited our grandparents in the 1980s.
I will have to make a trip to Norway and visit.  |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 23/08/2007 : 05:13:44
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Nice!
That would probably be Rungne's parents; Jessie and Aamund Elvesæter. Send Rungne & Inger a mail to check... Rungne is in his 40's now, so maybe he was with them on the trip...
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Edited by - jwiborg on 23/08/2007 05:54:00 |
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