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Shari Lynn
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 18:53:32
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Looking for information on my great grandfather Knute Thompson born in (could be Valdres, or Oppiand) Norway on February 1846, Came to the United States in 1877. According to the 1900 census he Resided in Dover Town, Buffalo County Wisconsin. Married to Julia Burns in 1867 in Norway. Two children came with them Julia and Thom K. I have not been able to find any information on my great grandfather once he came to America. Could the Thompson name have a different spelling in Norway? Knute died in 1924 in Wisconsin. Thank you for any help. |
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Edited by - Shari Lynn on 23/02/2021 19:00:35 |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 19:12:08
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A possibility for the children?
Barbro Born 6 Jun 1868, Bruflat, Oppland, Norway Parents: Knud Thomassen & Kari Arnesdr
Thomas Born 6 Dec 1869, Bruflat, Oppland, Norway Parents: Knud Thomassen & Kari Arnesdr
Likely not them since age doesn't fit with the 1900-census. What was the name of the daughter emigrating with them? Knut Thompson 54 Julia Thompson 57 Tom Thompson 23
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Shari Lynn
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 19:48:18
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quote: Originally posted by jwiborg
A possibility for the children?
Barbro Born 6 Jun 1868, Bruflat, Oppland, Norway Parents: Knud Thomassen & Kari Arnesdr
Thomas Born 6 Dec 1869, Bruflat, Oppland, Norway Parents: Knud Thomassen & Kari Arnesdr
Likely not them since age doesn't fit with the 1900-census. What was the name of the daughter emigrating with them? Knut Thompson 54 Julia Thompson 57 Tom Thompson 23
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Shari Lynn
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 19:50:41
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quote: Originally posted by Shari Lynn
quote: Originally posted by jwiborg
A possibility for the children?
Barbro Born 6 Jun 1868, Bruflat, Oppland, Norway Parents: Knud Thomassen & Kari Arnesdr
Thomas Born 6 Dec 1869, Bruflat, Oppland, Norway Parents: Knud Thomassen & Kari Arnesdr
Likely not them since age doesn't fit with the 1900-census. What was the name of the daughter emigrating with them? Knut Thompson 54 Julia Thompson 57 Tom Thompson 23
. Julia was the daughter. Thom was my grandfather who was 8 months old when they came to America. Matilda was the last child born . She was born in the United states.
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 20:40:14
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What are your sources/references to Valdres, Oppland and Burns?
Edit: I see the Burns reference from census-1910, but she is not your Julia. This Julia Burns is born 1828. Your Julia is listed below Tom, as a widow.
Is this the marriage of daughter Julia? Her mother is listed as "Julia Oalson"... likely misspelling for Julia Olson
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Edited by - jwiborg on 23/02/2021 22:05:29 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:20:30
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Torstein in the Norway, Church Records, 1812-1938 Name: Torstein Baptism Age: 0 Record Type: dåp (Baptism) Birth Date: 22 des 1877 (22 Dec 1877) Baptism Date: 20 jan 1878 Baptism Place: Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, Norge (Norway) Baptism Municipality: Sør-Aurdal Entry Number: 4 Father: Knud Torstensen Mother: Gro Olsdatter |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:29:41
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Nice find Anton!
Emigration on 10 May 1878 Knud Torstensen 32 S. Aurdal G Arbeider 1878-05-10 Trempealeau Wisc. Knute Thompson Gro Olsen 35 S. Aurdal G 1878-05-10 Trempealeau Wisc. Julia Thompson Gulbjørg Knudsen 10 S. Aurdal u 1878-05-10 Trempealeau Wisc. Barbro Knudsen 8 S. Aurdal u 1878-05-10 Trempealeau Wisc. Torsten Knudsen 3/4 åR S. Aurdal u 1878-05-10 Trempealeau Wisc. Tom K. Thompson
They emigrated with two girls + Tom. Gulbjørg or Barbro must be Julia. |
Edited by - jwiborg on 23/02/2021 22:35:30 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:30:59
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Canute Tostenson in the 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Canute Tostenson Age: 33 Birth Date: Abt 1847 Birthplace: Norway Home in 1880: Hale, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA Dwelling Number: 24 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Gro Tostenson Father's Birthplace: Norway Mother's Birthplace: Norway Occupation: Farm Laborer Months Not Employed: 2 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members Age Relationship Canute Tostenson 33 Self (Head) Gro Tostenson 35 Wife Guldborg Tostenson 12 Daughter Barbra Tostenson 10 Daughter Thursten Tostenson 2 Son
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AntonH
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:33:24
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Knut Torstensen in the Norway, Select Marriages, 1660-1926 Name: Knut Torstensen Gender: Male Age: 21 Birth Date: 1846 Marriage Date: 8 nov 1867 Marriage Place: Reinli,Opland,Norway Father: Knut Olsen Spouse: Gro Olsdr FHL Film Number: 307316
Gro Olsdr in the Norway, Select Marriages, 1660-1926 Name: Gro Olsdr [Gro Bjornsen] Gender: Female Age: 24 Birth Date: 1843 Marriage Date: 8 nov 1867 Marriage Place: Reinli,Opland,Norway Father: Ole Bjornsen Spouse: Knut Torstensen FHL Film Number: 307316
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https://www.digitalarkivet.no/kb20070207630212
I wonder if the last name of Burns comes from her fathers last name of Bjørnsen?? |
Edited by - AntonH on 23/02/2021 23:30:10 |
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jwiborg
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:44:53
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quote: Originally posted by lyndal40 I wonder if the last name of Burns comes from her fathers last name of Bjørnsen??
Julia Burns in census-1910 is born 1828... could she be the mother to Gro Olsen? But I doubt it. It says she immigrated 1852. But possibly an aunt? |
Edited by - jwiborg on 23/02/2021 22:55:08 |
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jwiborg
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:47:50
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Julia Ericson is born february 1868, so her name in Norway was likely Gulbjørg Knudsdatter.
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Edited by - jwiborg on 23/02/2021 22:48:37 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:54:45
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Barbo Knudsen in the Norway, Select Baptisms, 1634-1927 Name: Barbo Knudsen [Barbo Tostensen] Gender: Female Baptism Date: 2 jan 1870 Baptism Place: , Reinli, Opland, Norway Father: Knud Tostensen Mother: Gro Olsdr FHL Film Number: 307316
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https://www.digitalarkivet.no/kb20051103021357
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Edited by - AntonH on 23/02/2021 23:02:12 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 22:57:26
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Torstein in the Norway, Church Records, 1812-1938 Name: Torstein Baptism Age: 0 Record Type: dåp (Baptism) Birth Date: 22 des 1877 (22 Dec 1877) Baptism Date: 20 jan 1878 Baptism Place: Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, Norge (Norway) Baptism Municipality: Sør-Aurdal Entry Number: 4 Father: Knud Torstensen Mother: Gro Olsdatter
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https://www.digitalarkivet.no/kb20070118320327
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Edited by - AntonH on 23/02/2021 22:59:24 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 23:04:31
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Guldborg Knudsen in the Norway, Select Baptisms, 1634-1927 Name: Guldborg Knudsen Gender: Female Birth Date: 26 feb 1868 Baptism Date: 14 apr 1868 Baptism Place: , Reinli, Opland, Norway Father: Knud Tostensen Mother: Gro Olsdr FHL Film Number: 307316
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Edited by - AntonH on 23/02/2021 23:08:06 |
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AntonH
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Posted - 23/02/2021 : 23:33:03
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Looks like the last name for Julia may come from the farm. In the wedding record the farm name attached to her looks to be Bøen?
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https://www.digitalarkivet.no/kb20070207630212
Also I wonder why he is given the name Tostensen, his father is listed as Knut Olsen?
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Edited by - AntonH on 23/02/2021 23:35:14 |
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jwiborg
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