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     Arne Arnesen Fønhus was born in 1825 at Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.¹ He married Anne Hermannsdatter Hølersetre, daughter of Herman Olsen Erstad and Anne Syversdatter Ølmhus, on 12 June 1851 at Bagn sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.² His wife, Anne Hermannsdatter, died on 10 January 1860 at Fønhus, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.^1,3 He married Guri Olsdatter on 18 June 1861 at Bagn sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.^4,5,6

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Fønhus søndre, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his second wife, their daughter and four children from his first wife, as: Arne Arnesen, Head of household (Husfader), Farmer and owner (Gaardbruger og Selveier), age 40, born in Sør-Aurdal parish.(See household and details).⁴

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Fønhus søndre, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his disabled daughter and a housekeeper, as: Arne Arnesen d.æ., head of household (Hf), widower (e), supported by heir (Føderaadsmand) born 1826, resides in a separate house (Føderaadsbygningen).(See whole household).⁷ He died on 23 June 1911 at Fønhus, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, a week before his brother.^1,8 He was buried on 5 July 1911 at Bagn sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.⁸

     Anders Christian Ebeltoft was born on 5 June 1825 at København, Sokkelund, København.^4,2,3 He was christened on 10 July 1825 at Holmens sogn, København, Sokkelund, København.³ In 1830 Anders Christian Ebeltoft lived with his parents at Krokodillegade 13, København, Sokkelund, København.⁵ His father died on 28 October 1835 at Krokodillegade 13, København, Sokkelund, København.^6,7

     He appeared on the 1840 Census at Elephantgaden 8 (neden gaden), København, Sokkelund, København, with his mother and his younger sister, as: Anders Christian, age 15, her child.(See whole household).²

     He appeared on the 1845 Census at Huus No. 44, Frederiksværk, Strø, Frederiksborg, in the household of a master cooper, as: Anders Christian Ebeltoft, 19, unmarried, apprentice (Lærling), born in Kjøbenh.(See household and details).⁸ He immigrated circa 1851.¹ He married Nicoline Margarethe Levanger, daughter of Michael Andersen Levanger and Ingebor Larsdr, on 21 August 1853 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.⁹

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Midtre bydel / Gårdnummer 82, Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, with his wife and children, as: Anders Christian Ebeltoft, Head of household, Journeyman cooper (Bødkersvend), age 43, born in Denmark, ethnicity Danish, 14 years in Norway (Ophold i riget 14 Aar).(See household and details).¹ He was a cooper, as evidenced by the censuses. A useful occupation in a fishing town.^8,1 His wife, Nicoline Margarethe, died on 16 January 1868 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.¹⁰ He died on 1 August 1868 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, at age 43.¹¹ He was buried on 4 August 1868 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.¹¹

     Her married name was Aare. Elen Martha Levanger was born on 10 June 1825 at Walterveiten, Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.² She was christened on 17 July 1825 at Domkirken, Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.² She and Hans Christian Aare had a child, Justine Anette Aare, out of wedlock on 13 October 1855.³ She married Hans Christian Aare, son of Erik Johansen and Peternelle Hasvig, on 3 May 1857 at Domkirken, Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.¹ She died on 19 May 1862 at Bakklandet, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, of childbed fever (barselfeber), at age 36.⁴ She was buried on 25 May 1862 at Bakklandet, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.⁴

      Kristoffer Torstensen Tuftin was also known as Kristoffer Torstensen Nordby. He was born on 8 March 1826 at Røsbyeie (Tuftin), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^2,3 He was christened on 23 March 1826 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.² He was confirmed on 15 September 1844 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁴ He married Kari Andersdatter, daughter of Anders Larsen, on 1 January 1854 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁵ Kristoffer Torstensen and Anders Torstensen served as witness at the wedding of Marie Gulbrandsdatter and Elling Torstensen on 15 August 1858 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^6,7

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Nordby, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife and children, as: Kristoffer Torstensen, head of household (Husf), Crofter (Husmand m Jord), 39.(See household and details).⁸

     He appeared on the 1875 Census at Nordby, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife, children and two paupers, as: Kristoffer Torstensen, Head of Household (Husfader), Crofter, some forestry, and Lumberjack (Husmand med Jord, Lidt Skovbestyrelse, samt Tømmerhugst), 1824, Lunder Sogn, Norderhovs Prgj.(See household and details).⁹ He's recorded as Christoffer Tuftin when he reports the death of his mother, Mari Paulsdatter Tuftin, who appears to have been living with him and his family at Nordby, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, when she died on 12 June 1879 of old age (Alderdomssvaghet), leaving no inheritance.^10,1 His wife, Kari, died from edema (vatersot) on 24 March 1892 at Nordby, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹¹

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Teglverksgata 6, Oslo, Oslo, in the household of his son Torvald, as: Kristoffer Nordby, loding family (fl), widower (e), born in 1830 in Lunder?? Sogndal.(See household and details).¹²

     Jacob Ferdinand Bret-Schneider was born say 1827 at København, Sokkelund, København.³ He married Sophie Axeline Ebeltoft, daughter of Hans Christian Ebeltoft and Elisabeth Marie Bech, on 29 April 1853 at Holmens sogn, København, Sokkelund, København. Hans Frederik Jacobsen and Jaccob Berner Sørensen served as witnesses.^4,3 He and Sophie Axeline Ebeltoft lived at Enhjørningegade 6, København, Sokkelund, København.³

     He appeared on the 1855 Census at Enhjørningegade 6, København, Sokkelund, København, with his wife and widowed mother, as: Ferdinant Brit-Sneider, 29, married, Navy artilleryman (Helbefaren Konstabel i søetaten), born in Kjøbenhavn.(See household and details).⁵

     Johannes Torbjørnsen married Madele Thomasdatter.¹ He was born in 1828 at Samnanger, Hordaland.¹ He was christened on 16 August 1828 at Samnanger sogn, Os prestegjeld, Hordaland.²

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Jarland, Samnanger, Hordaland, with his wife, children and three servants, as: Johannes Torbjørnsen, husband (Huusfader), farmer, tenant (Gaardbruger, Leilænding), married (g), 37.(See household and details).¹

     Johannes Andersen was born on 20 March 1828 at Store Sleire, Masfjorden, Hordaland.^1,2 He was christened on 25 March 1828 at Lindås prestegjeld, Hordaland.² He was confirmed on 22 October 1843 at Lindås prestegjeld, Hordaland, with poor marks.³ He was registered as moved from Lindås prestegjeld, Hordaland, to Finnmark on 9 April 1851.⁴ He married Elen Henriksdatter, daughter of Henrik Hansen and Karen Jakobsdatter, on 25 September 1859 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.¹

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Mohaugen, Alta, Finnmark, with his wife and children (one step-daughter), as: Johannes Andersen, fisherman (Fisker), 38, born in Bergens Stift.(See household and details).⁵

     He appeared on the 1875 Census at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark, with his wife and children, as: Johannes Andersen, Head of household, Fisherman (Strandsidder, fisker, inderst) born 1829 in "Sannæs S og Prg (Bergens Stift)".(See household and details).⁶

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark, with his wife, grown children and a ward, as: Johannes Andersen, husband, Fisherman (Fisker), 1828 Bergen.(See household and details).⁷ His wife, Elen, died with cause of death "probably dropsy" on 17 April 1905 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.⁸ He died on 14 December 1916 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark, of old age, at age 88.⁹ He was buried on 21 December 1916 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.⁹ Funeral rites were held on 25 December 1916.⁹

     Marie Gulbrandsdatter was born in 1829 at Ådal sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She and Elling Torstensen had a child, Torsten Ellingsen, out of wedlock on 7 June 1858.^2,1 She married Elling Torstensen, son of Torsten Knutsen Tuftin and Mari Paulsdatter, on 15 August 1858 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Kristoffer Torstensen and Anders Torstensen served as witnesses.^3,1

     She appeared on the 1865 Census at Lure, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her husband and children, as: Marie Gulbrandsdatter, his wife (hans Kone), 36 Aadalens Prgj..(See household and details).¹ Her husband, Elling, died on 3 November 1900 at Hovlandseie, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁴

      Anders Torstensen Tuftin was also known as Anders Tuft.¹ Anders Torstensen Tuftin was also known as Anders Torstensen.² He was born on 22 February 1829 at Røsbyeie (Tuftin), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^2,3 He was christened on 29 March 1829 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^3,2 He was confirmed on 7 September 1845 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁴ He married Inger Nielsdatter, daughter of Niels Nielsen and Anne Ellingsdatter, on 27 January 1856 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁵ Kristoffer Torstensen and Anders Torstensen served as witness at the wedding of Marie Gulbrandsdatter and Elling Torstensen on 15 August 1858 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^6,7

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Hallom, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife and children, as: Anders Torstensen, Head of household (Husf), Crofter and Tailor (Husm Jord Skrædder), 37, Nordrehovs Prgj..(See household and details).⁸

     He appeared on the 1875 Census at Hallom (nordre), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife and children, as: Anders Torstensen, Head of household (Husfader), Crofter, Tailor, Lumber Driver (Husmand med Jord, Skrædder, Tømmerkjører), 1827, Lunder Sogn, Norderhovs Prgj.(See household and details).⁹ He died in 1911 at Veltikold, Norderhov, Buskerud, from a stroke (Slagtilfelle).^10,1

     Jensine Margrethe Kiil was born on 8 May 1829 at Kvitteberg, Lyngen, Troms.¹ She was christened on 13 September 1829 at Lyngen sogn, Lyngen, Troms.¹ She married Paul Henrik Leonardsen, son of Leonard Andersen and Ingeborg Hansdatter Kiil, on 2 October 1849 at Lyngen, Troms.³

     She appeared on the 1865 Census at Olderdalen, Lyngen, Troms, with her husband and children, as: Jensine Kiil, his wife (hans Kone), age 37, born in Lyngen.(See household and details).⁴

     She appeared on the 1875 Census at Tana prestegård, Tana, Finnmark, with her husband and children, as: Jensine Kiil, wife (Kone), married, born 1829 Lyngen Pr..(See household and details).⁵ She died on 27 November 1880 at Leirpollen, Tana, Finnmark, at age 51.⁶ She was buried on 5 December 1880 at Gamvik kirkegård, Gamvik, Finnmark.⁶

     Carl Andreas Michaelsen was born on 29 July 1829 at Minkeveiten, Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.¹ He was christened on 27 September 1829 at Domkirken, Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.¹

     Kari Andersdatter was born in 1830 at Norderhov, Buskerud.² She married Kristoffer Torstensen Tuftin, son of Torsten Knutsen Tuftin and Mari Paulsdatter, on 1 January 1854 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.²

     She appeared on the 1865 Census at Nordby, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her husband and children, as: Kari Andersdatter, his Wife (hans Kone), 31.(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the 1875 Census at Nordby, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her husband, children and two paupers, as: Kari Andersdatter, Wife (Kone), 1830, Lunder Sogn, Norderhovs Prgj.(See household and details).⁴ She died on 24 March 1892 at Nordby, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, from edema (vatersot).⁵

     Maria Olsdatter was born in 1830 at Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She and Elling Torstensen had a child, Mari Ellingsdatter, out of wedlock on 6 February 1856.² She and Elling Torstensen had a child, Ole Ellingsen, out of wedlock on 25 December 1857.¹

     She appeared on the 1865 Census at Hallingbye, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her two sons, as: Maria Olsdatter, Crofter (Husmandsk med Jord), widow, 35, Aadalens Prgj..(See whole household and details).³

     Elen Henriksdatter was born illegitimate on 9 June 1830 at Elvebakken, Alta, Alta, Finnmark.^1,3 1830 or 31 her parents married.^4,1 She married Johannes Andersen, son of Anders Johannessen and Gjertrud Monsdatter, on 25 September 1859 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.²

     She appeared on the 1865 Census at Mohaugen, Alta, Finnmark, with her husband and children, as: Elen Henriksdatter, his wife (Hans Kone), 37.(See household and details).⁵

     She appeared on the 1875 Census at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark, with her husband and children, as: Elen Henriksdatter, Wife (Kone), born 1826 in Alta.(See household and details).⁶

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark, with her husband, grown children and a ward, as: Elen Hendriksen.(See household and details).⁷ She died on 17 April 1905 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark, with cause of death "probably dropsy", at age 74.³ She was buried on 27 April 1905 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.³

     Sophie Axeline Ebeltoft was born on 24 September 1830 at København, Sokkelund, København.^3,4,2 She was christened on 8 October 1830 at Holmens sogn, København, Sokkelund, København.² Her father died on 28 October 1835 at Krokodillegade 13, København, Sokkelund, København.^5,6

     She appeared on the 1840 Census at Elephantgaden 8 (neden gaden), København, Sokkelund, København, with her mother and her brother, as: Sophie Ebeltoft, age10, her child.(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the 1845 Census at Haregade 9 (Stuen Gaarden), København, Sokkelund, København, with her widowed mother in the household of her brother-in-law, as: Sophie Ebeltoft, 15, unmarried, her daughter (Hendes datter), born in Copenhagen.(See household and details).⁴ She married Jacob Ferdinand Bret-Schneider, son of Frederik Bret-Schneider and Christiane Hansen, on 29 April 1853 at Holmens sogn, København, Sokkelund, København. Hans Frederik Jacobsen and Jaccob Berner Sørensen served as witnesses.^1,7 She and Jacob Ferdinand Bret-Schneider lived at Enhjørningegade 6, København, Sokkelund, København.⁷

     She appeared on the 1855 Census at Enhjørningegade 6, København, Sokkelund, København, with her husband and widowed mother-in-law, as: Sophie Brit-Sneider, 25 , married, his wife (Hans kone), born in Kjøbenhavn.(See household and details).⁸

     Anne Hermannsdatter Hølersetre was born in 1831 at Hølersætri, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.^1,2 She married Arne Arnesen Fønhus, son of Arne Mikkelsen Fønhus and Ingrid Kristoffersdatter Eid, on 12 June 1851 at Bagn sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.² She died on 10 January 1860 at Fønhus, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.^1,3 She was buried on 29 January 1860 at Bagn sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.³

     Friedrich Ernst Atzler was born on 26 December 1831 at Rietschen, Landkreis Rothenburg, Schlesien.^2,1 He was christened on 1 January 1832 at Daubitz, Schlesien.² He married Marie Auguste Ruschke, daughter of (?) unknown and Johanne Christiane Ruschke, on 8 September 1861 at Daubitz, Schlesien.³ He died on 15 May 1877 at Rietschen, Landkreis Rothenburg, Schlesien, at age 45.⁴ He was buried on 18 May 1877 at Daubitz, Schlesien.⁴

     Engel Knudsen was born on 31 December 1831 at Samnanger, Hordaland.^1,2 He was christened on 1 January 1832 at Samnanger, Hordaland.² He was confirmed on 8 November 1846 at Samnanger, Hordaland, with good marks (Kunnskap: meget godt / forhold: godkjendt).¹

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Tveit nordre, Samnanger, Hordaland, as a lodger, as: Engel Knudsen, Owner of a fishing vessel (Jægteier), unmarried (ug), aged 34.(See household and details).³

      He married Christie Thorbjørnsdatter, daughter of Torbjørn Engelsen Jarland and Anna Johannesdatter Tveiterås, on 8 July 1866 at Os, Hordaland.⁴ His wife, Kristi, died of cancer (mavekræft) on 14 September 1897 at Tveit, Samnanger, Hordaland.⁵

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Tveit nordre, Samnanger, Hordaland, on his son's farm, as: Engel Knutsøn Tvedt, widower (e), supported by heir (Føderaadsmand), born 1832.(See household and details).⁶ He died on 16 February 1909 at Tveit, Samnanger, Hordaland, at age 77.⁷ He was buried on 22 February 1909 at Samnanger sogn, Os prestegjeld, Hordaland.⁷ Funeral rites were held on 28 February 1909.⁷

     Edvard K. Kiil married Vivike M. Figenschau. He was born circa 1832.¹

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Kvitteberg, Lyngen, Troms, with his wife, son and a maid, as: Edvard K. Kiil, head of household, farmer / crofter (Gbrg. Husmand Jord), 34 born in Lyngen.(See household and details).²

     Andreas Jørgensen was born on 5 May 1833 at Svelvik, Svelvik, Vestfold.¹ He was christened on 12 May 1833 at Hurum kirke, Hurum sogn, Hurum, Buskerud.¹ He was a journeyman dyer (Farversvend ) at Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud.² He married Lise Olsdatter, daughter of Ole Olsen Mælingen and Anne Kirstine Johnsdatter, on 2 April 1865 at Hønefoss kirke, Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud.³

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at No. 41 på Øen, Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife and her daughter, as: Andreas Jørgensen, head of household (Husfader), journeyman dyer (Farversvend), aged 33, born in Svelvik.(See household and details).⁴

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Sigurd Syrs gate 6, Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife, as: Andreas Jørgensen, journeyman dyer (Farversvend), born 1832 in Svelvik.(See household and details).²

     Marit Gulbrandsdatter was born on 29 August 1833 at Ådal, Buskerud.¹

      Mikkel Engebretsen Grønnvoldmoen was also known as Mikkel Engebretsen Moen.² He was born circa 1834 at Ådal, Buskerud.^3,4 He married Maren Knudsdatter, daughter of Knut Torstensen Odda and Inger Torine Gulbrandsdatter, on 11 December 1870 at Ådal, Buskerud.^3,1

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Pålerud, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife, children and widowed son-in-law, as: Mikkel E. Moen, Forester (Skovbestyrer), 1833.(See household and details).⁵ He died on 16 July 1902 at Pålerud, Ringerike, Buskerud, of stomach cancer (Mavekræft).²

     Nicoline Margarethe Levanger was born on 5 May 1834 at Vestregate, Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.^1,2 She was christened on 5 April 1835 at Nidaros domkirke, Trondheim, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag.¹ She married Anders Christian Ebeltoft, son of Hans Christian Ebeltoft and Elisabeth Marie Bech, on 21 August 1853 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.³

     She appeared on the 1865 Census at Midtre bydel / Gårdnummer 82, Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, with her husband and children, as: Nicoline Margrete, his wife (hans Kone), age 31, born in Trondheim (Throndhjem).(See whole household).² She died on 16 January 1868 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, at age 33.⁴ She was buried on 23 January 1868 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.⁴

      Elling Torstensen was also known as Elling Torstensen Tuftin. He was born on 2 October 1834 at Røsbyeie (Tuftin), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^2,1 He was christened on 19 October 1834 at Norderhov, Buskerud.² He was confirmed on 30 September 1849 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.³ He and Maria Olsdatter had a child, Mari Ellingsdatter, out of wedlock on 6 February 1856.⁴ He and Maria Olsdatter had a child, Ole Ellingsen, out of wedlock on 25 December 1857.⁵ He and Marie Gulbrandsdatter had a child, Torsten Ellingsen, out of wedlock on 7 June 1858.^6,7 He married Marie Gulbrandsdatter on 15 August 1858 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Kristoffer Torstensen and Anders Torstensen served as witnesses.^8,7

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Lure, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his wife and children, as: Elling Torstensen, head of household (Husf), Lodger and lumberjack (Inderst Tømmerhugger), 32.(See household and details).⁷ He died on 3 November 1900 at Hovlandseie, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, at age 66.⁹ He was buried on 10 November 1900 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁹

      Inger Nielsdatter was also known as Inger Tuft.¹ She was born in 1835 at Lundegårdseie, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She married Anders Torstensen Tuftin, son of Torsten Knutsen Tuftin and Mari Paulsdatter, on 27 January 1856 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.²

     She appeared on the 1865 Census at Hallom, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her husband and children, as: Inger Nielsdatter, his wife (hans Kone), 31, Nordrehovs Prgj..(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the 1875 Census at Hallom (nordre), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her husband and children, as: Inger Torstensdatter, (the name obviously an error by the cencus taker), Wife (Kone), 1835, Lunder sogn, Norderhovs Prgj.(See household and details).⁴ She died on 20 December 1913 at Veltikold, Norderhov, Buskerud, from sepsemia (Blodforgiftning).⁵

      Isak Tuftin was also known as Isak Olsen Strømsodd.¹ He was born in 1835 at Norderhov, Buskerud.¹ He married Kristi Olsdatter. He and Annette Andersdatter had a child, Inga Andrea Tuftin, out of wedlock on 2 November 1893.^1,2 He married Annette Andersdatter, daughter of Anders Torstensen Tuftin and Inger Nielsdatter, in 1896 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He died in 1915.¹

     Iver Olsen Wexhal was born in 1836 at Norderhov, Buskerud.¹ He and Anne Ellingsdatter had a child, Inger Marie Iversdatter, out of wedlock on 29 November 1880.² He married Anne Ellingsdatter, daughter of Elling Torstensen and Marie Gulbrandsdatter, on 25 March 1882 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He died on 30 January 1896 at Johnsrudhaugen, Norderhov, Buskerud, of stomach cancer (Mave-Kræft).³ He was buried on 11 February 1896 at Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud.³ Funeral rites were held on 23 February 1896.³

      Hans Petter Isaksen Vara was also known as Hans Peter Wara.³ He was born say January 1837 at Elvebakken, Alta, Alta, Finnmark.^1,2 He was confirmed on 23 September 1855 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark, with marks of "mediocre" for knowledge and "good" for behaviour.²

     He appeared on the 1865 Census at Lerynmoen, Alta, Finnmark, with his parents, as: Hans Peter Wara, their son (Deres Søn), unmarried, 29.(See household and details).³ He married Marie Sofie Wilhelmsdatter, daughter of Anders Vilhelm Johannesen Gunnari and Maria Johannesdatter, on 27 September 1868 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.¹

     He appeared on the 1875 Census at Brøndmoen, Alta, Finnmark, with his wife and children, lodging with his parents, as: Hans Peter Vara, lodger and head of household (Logerende husfader), fisherman and farmer (Fisker og gaardbruger), born 1837 in Elvebakken.(See household and details).⁴

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Altengårdskoven, Alta, Finnmark, with is wife and daughter, in his son's household, as: Hans Peter Vara, lodging relative, married, fisherman, carpenter, shoemaker (Fisker, snedker, skomager), 1837, Finish ethnicity and language.(See household and details).⁵ His wife, Marie Sofie, died on 21 June 1916 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.⁶ He died on 14 September 1917 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.⁷ He was buried on 30 September 1917 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.⁷

      Ole Tufting was also known as Ole Torstensen Tuftin. Ole Tufting was also known as Ole Torstensen.² He was born on 6 May 1838 at Røsbyeie (Tuftin), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.² He was christened on 12 August 1838 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.² He emigrated on 9 April 1857 from Norderhov, Buskerud, to Sweden.³ He married Anna Magdalena Eriksdotter on 11 October 1874 at Fjällsjö församling, Västernorrlands län.⁴ He and Anna Magdalena Eriksdotter were registered as arrived in Tåsjö from Fjällsjö in 1879.⁴

     He appeared on the 1880 Census at Hoting, Tåsjö församling, Västernorrlands län, with his family, as: Ole Torstensen Tufting, born 1838 in Norway, father.(See household and details).⁵

     He appeared on the 1890 Census at Hoting, Tåsjö församling, Västernorrlands län, with his family, as: Ole Torstensen Tufting, born 1838 in Norway, laborer (arb.).(See household and details).⁶ He died on 26 April 1910 at Hoting, Tåsjö församling, Västernorrlands län, at age 71.⁷

     Martin Erichsen Borgeneie was born on 15 September 1838 at Borgeneie, Hole, Buskerud.^1,2 He was christened on 20 May 1839 at Hole, Buskerud.² He was a servant in 1864 at Oslo.³ He and Randine Halvorsdatter had a child, Gundborg Martinsdatter, out of wedlock on 24 July 1864.^4,3 Martin Eriksen married his child's mother Randine Halvorsdatter, daughter of Halvor Nilsen and Mari Larsdatter, on 1 January 1866 at Bærum, Akershus.⁵

     He appeared on the 1875 Census at Eidsvollsbrakken No. 2, Høvik Glassverk, Bærum, Akershus, with his wife and children, as: Martin Eriksen, Husband, Laborer (Dagarbeider), born 1838 in Hole Parish.(See household and details).⁶

      He served as witness at the wedding of Bernt Julius Arnesen and Helga Martinsen on 23 November 1895 at Sagene, Oslo, Oslo.^7,8

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Øvre Eidsvoll, Høvik Glassverk, Høvik, Bærum, Akershus, with his wife, two adult sons and a daughter-in-law, as: Martin Eriksen, Husband, Various work at the machines (Div. arb. ved maskinerne), born 1837 in Hole, Ringerike.(See household and details).⁹ His wife, Randine, died of a liver disease (levertæring) on 12 January 1907 at Høvik Glassverk, Bærum, Akershus.

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Øvre Eidsvoll, Høvik Glassverk, Høvik, Bærum, Akershus, with his son's family, as: Martin Eriksen, born 15.9.1838 in Hole, father of the head of household, widower, lubricator (maskinsmører).(See household and details).¹⁰