Person Page - 19

     Dina Norgine Markussen was born illegitimate on 19 October 1884 at Sletfjorden, Hammerfest, Finnmark.^2,1 She was christened on 9 November 1884 at Hammerfest landsogn, Hammerfest, Finnmark.^2,1 She married Andreas Bernhard Petersen Vara, son of Hans Petter Isaksen Vara and Marie Sofie Wilhelmsdatter, on 20 June 1913 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.¹ Her husband, Andreas Bernhard, died on 27 August 1956 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.³ She died on 4 January 1965 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark, at age 80.⁴

     Inger Andrea Røsby was born in 1885.¹ She married Sjønne Amundssen Berger in 1908.¹

     Petter Pettersen was born in 1885 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He died in 1969.¹

     Ane Ingebretsdatter Voster was born in 1885 at Strand, Rogaland.¹ She married Anton Tuft, son of Anders Torstensen Tuftin and Inger Nielsdatter. She died in 1975.¹

     Gunhild Maria Torstensdatter was born on 27 March 1885 at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.^2,1 She was christened on 7 June 1885 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.¹ She was confirmed on 14 May 1899 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.³

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with her parents and siblings, as: Marie Torstensdatter, daugther (D), unmarried (ug), day laborer (Dagarbeider), born 1885 in Sør-Aurdal.(See household and details).²

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Storbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with her parents, as: Marie Torstensdatter Storbråten, born 27.03.1885, Søndre Aurdal, daughter (d), farm work (Gaardsarbeide).(See household and details).⁴

     Gunhild Maria Torstensdatter is listed in the bydgebok Gard og bygd i Sør-Aurdal, at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, available from Norwegian IP-addresses at http://www.nb.no.⁵

     Gustava Tuftin was born on 13 April 1885 at Hvalseie, Ådal, Buskerud.^3,2,4 She was christened on 5 July 1885 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Johan Knudsen.⁴ She was confirmed on 16 September 1900 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁵

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Hval, Ådal, Buskerud, with her employers, as: Gustava Tuftin, unmarried (ug), servant (Tjener), born 1885.(See whole household and details).⁶

      She and Inger Thorine Gulbrandsen Tuftin emigrated on 1 December 1905 from Oslo to Wisconsin, USA on the Montebello.⁷ They travelled on the S.S. Lake Erie, leaving Liverpool on the 5th of December, and arriving in Quebec on the 17th. Their ticket was paid for by their brother, and their destination is given as brother Andrew Knutson in Barron, Wisconsin.⁸ She married Christian Wiker.²

     She appeared on the Canadian census of 1911 at NE 22, township 31, range 5, Bergen, Mountain View, Alberta, with her husband and children, as: Gustava Wiker, wife, born Norway Apr 1885, immigrated 1907, no occupation.(See household and details).⁹

     She appeared on the Canadian census of 1916 at NE 22, township 31, range 5, Bergen, Mountain View, Alberta, with her husband and children, as: Gustava Wiker, wife, 30 years old, immigrated 1907, no occupation.(See household and details).¹⁰ She died in 1923 at Bergen, Mountain View, Alberta.²

     Karine Hvitmyr was born on 26 June 1885 at Bergsund Østre (eie), Viker sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^2,1 She was christened on 27 July 1885 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Johan Knudsen.²

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Vitmyr (øvre), Ådal, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Karine Hvitmyr, Daughter(Datter), 1885.(See household and details).³ Kristian Thorsen's first marriage, to Charlotte Margrethe Bursch, was dissolved 29 March 1906 due to her incurable mental illness.⁴ She married Kristian Thorsen, son of Thor Klemmetsen, on 20 May 1906 at Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud.⁴

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Bakken, Sætrang, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her husband, children and father-in-law, as: Karine Edvardsdatter Thorsen, born 26.06.1885, Aadalen, wife of head (hm), farm laborers wife (Gaardsarb.hustru).(See household and details).⁵

     Johan Alfred Edvardsen was born on 24 July 1885 at Røsbyeie, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He was christened on 6 September 1885 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Kristoffer Torstensen, Andreas Kristoffersen and Johan Andersen.¹

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Nordmoen under Hovland, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Johan Hanserudbråten, son (S), laborer and lumberjack (arbeider, tømmerhugger), born 1885.(See household and details).²

     Johan Alfred Edvardsen was listed on the Norwegian Census of 1910 living at Skaugum, Asker, Akershus, the farm of the royal family, working as a farm hand.³

      Torvald Johansen Tuftin was also known as Thorvald Odda.² He was born on 14 September 1885 at Somdalen, Ådal, Buskerud.^3,2 He was christened on 25 October 1885 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Gulbrand Knudsen.³

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Odda, Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Thorvald Odda, Laborer Shoemaker (Arbeider Skomager) 1885.(See household and details).²

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Odda vestre, Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents and nine siblings, as: Thorvald Odda, born 14.09.1885, Aadalen, son (s), Lumberjack (Tømmerhugger).(See household and details).⁴ He married Olava Hansdatter Pålerud, daughter of Hans Johan Olsen Pålerud, on 29 December 1912 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Eirik Olsen served as witnesses.⁵ He died on 25 September 1962 at Ådal, Ringerike, Buskerud, at age 77.⁶ He was buried in September 1962 at Hval kirke, Ådal sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁶

     Emma Kristine Martinsdatter was born on 12 November 1885 at Aslaksrudeiet, Haug, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She married Gudbrand Torstensen, son of Torsten Ellingsen and Maren Otilie Olsdatter, on 14 June 1919 at Sorenskriverkontoret, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹

     Håkon Andreas Nikolaus Ebeltoft married Marie Helene Tervaniemi.² He was born on 23 December 1885 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.^3,2 He was christened on 13 February 1886 at Vadsø, Vadsø, Finnmark.¹

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Havnegade, Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, with his parents and siblings, as: Haakon Ebeltoft, son (Søn), born 1886.(See household and details).³ He died on 10 July 1947 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, at age 61.²

     Martin Theodor Torstensen was born on 28 December 1885 at Sesserudeie, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He was christened on 24 January 1886 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Eriksrud, østre, Lunner, Oppland, with his parents, as: Martin Theodor Torstensen, son (s), works at the croft (Arbeider paa pladsen), born 1885, Norderhaug Ringerike.(See household and details).² He was confirmed on 12 May 1901 at Lunner, Jevnaker, Oppland.³ He emigrated on 28 February 1908 from Lunner, Jevnaker, Oppland, travelling from Kristiania on the Montebello with destination given as Canada.⁴

     Kari Andersdatter was born in 1886 at Hauglund, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.¹ She married Paul Torstensen Storebråten, son of Torsten Knutsen Storbråten and Gunhild Maria Hansdatter, on 21 February 1913 at Bagn sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.¹ She and Paul Torstensen Storebråten lived from 1917 at Nordre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.² She died in 1926 at Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.² After their parents death the children may have gone to their uncle Gudbrand at Langbråten as Anders and Maria were confirmed in that parish.

     Kari Andersdatter is listed in the bydgebok Gard og bygd i Sør-Aurdal, at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, available from Norwegian IP-addresses at http://www.nb.no.³

     Kari Andersdatter is listed in the bydgebok Gard og bygd i Sør-Aurdal, at Nordre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, available from Norwegian IP-addresses at http://www.nb.no.²

     Martin Mikkelsen Moen was born on 11 April 1886 at Grønsvoldmoen, Ringerike, Buskerud.^2,3 He was christened on 30 April 1886 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.³

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Pålerud, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Martin Mikkelsen, son (Søn), 1886.(See household and details).⁴ He died on 12 August 1905 at Pålerud, Ringerike, Buskerud, from tuberculosis/consumption (Tæring), at age 19.¹ He was buried on 16 August 1905 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ Funeral rites were held on 20 August 1905.¹

      Andreas Bernhard Petersen Vara was also known as Andreas Bernhard Pettersen.^2,3 He was born on 14 August 1886 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.^1,4

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Altengårdskoven, Alta, Finnmark, with his parents in his brother's household, as: Andrea (Andreas) Pettersen, son[sic], female[sic], unmarried, Fishery (Fiskeri), 1885, Finish ethnicity and language.(See household and details).⁴ He was confirmed on 14 April 1901 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.¹ He married Dina Norgine Markussen on 20 June 1913 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.² He died on 27 August 1956 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark, at age 70.³

     Alma Magdalena Tufting was born on 7 December 1886 at Tåsjö församling, Västernorrlands län.^2,3

     She appeared on the 1890 Census at Hoting, Tåsjö församling, Västernorrlands län, with her parents, as: Magdalena, born 1886 in Tåsjö, daughter.(See household and details).⁴ She appeared on the census of 1967 at Vantör, Stockholm, Stockholms län.³ She died on 14 September 1982 at Bandhagsv. 16 Gröné, Enskede, Stockholm, Stockholms län, at age 95.³

     Berit Olafsdatter was born in 1887 at Odden, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.¹ She married Torvald Torstensen, son of Torsten Knutsen Storbråten and Gunhild Maria Hansdatter, on 16 December 1911 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.¹

     Berit Olafsdatter is listed in the bydgebok Gard og bygd i Sør-Aurdal, at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, available from Norwegian IP-addresses at http://www.nb.no.²

     Peder Alfred Miller was born on 8 January 1887 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin.¹ He married Thora Tuftin, daughter of Gulbrand Tuftin and Gudbjør Andersdatter, on 20 September 1913 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Arland, Barron, Wisconsin.² Peder Alfred Miller was photographed with Gulbrand Tuftin and Gudbjør Andersdatter at their 50th anniversary, along with other family members.³ He died on 29 May 1959 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, at age 72.^2,4

     Inger Thorine Tuftin was born on 9 February 1887 at Hvalseie, Ådal, Buskerud.^2,3 She was christened on 7 April 1887 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Edvard Knutsen Hvitmyr and Johan Knudsen Odda.³

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Berjekastet under Hval, Ådal sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Inger Thorine Tuftin, Daughter (Datter), born 1887.(See household and details).² She and Gustava Gulbrandsen Tuftin emigrated on 1 December 1905 from Oslo to Wisconsin, USA on the Montebello.⁴ They travelled on the S.S. Lake Erie, leaving Liverpool on the 5th of December, and arriving in Quebec on the 17th. Their ticket was paid for by their brother, and their destination is given as brother Andrew Knutson in Barron, Wisconsin.⁵ She was naturalized in 1913 at Wisconsin.⁶ She married Albert Hollerud in 1913 at Wisconsin.^7,8 Inger Thorine Tuftin was photographed with Gulbrand Tuftin and Gudbjør Andersdatter at their 50th anniversary, along with other family members.⁹

     She appeared on the US census of 3 February 1920 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, with her husband and two daughters, as: Inga Hollerud, wife, 32, immigrated 1905, naturalized 1913, born in Norway, no occupation.(See households and details).⁶

     She appeared on the US census of 1 April 1930 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, with her husband, daughter and foster-daughter, as: Inga Hollerud, Wife, 42, married at 26, born in Norway, immigrated 1905, naturalized citizen, Telephone operator.(See household and details).⁸

     Julia Margrethe Johansdatter Odda was born on 30 June 1887 at Somdalen, Ådal, Buskerud.^1,2 She was christened on 28 August 1887 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Odda, Ådal, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Julia Odda, daughter (Datter) 1887.(See household and details).² She married Eirik Olsen Bomberudslåtten, son of Ole Haakensen, on 24 April 1905 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.³

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Nilsedalen, Ådal, Buskerud, with her husband and children, as: Julia Margrete Olsen, born 30.06.1887 Aadalen, crofter's wife (Husmandskone).(See household and details).⁴ Her sister Martha Odda and husband's brother Ole Olsen Bomberudslåtten were married on 13 October 1919 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁵

     Knut Olsen Haugen was born on 2 October 1887 at Nedre Eiker, Buskerud.² He married Agnes Marie Edvardsdatter, daughter of Edvard Ellingsen Hanserudbråten and Gunhild Kristoffersdatter, on 6 May 1906 at Nedre Eiker, Buskerud.¹

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Piltingrud / Åsen, Nedre Eiker, Buskerud, with his wife, step-daughter and son, as: Knut Olsen Haugen, born 02.10.1887, Nedre Eker, head of houshold (hf), pulp mill worker (Cellulosarbeider).(See household and details).²

     John Edvardsen Hvitmyr was born on 8 November 1887 at Bergsund, Ådal, Buskerud.^2,1 He was christened on 1 January 1888.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Vitmyr (øvre), Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents, as: John Edvardsen Hvitmyr, son(Søn), 1887.(See household and details).³

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Hvitmyr 6/1, Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents and younger siblings, as: Jon Hvitmyr, born 08.11.1887, Aadalen, son (s), unmarried (ug), lumberjack (Tømmerhugger).(See household and details).⁴ He married Karoline Engebretsdatter Råstad, daughter of Engebret Eriksen Råstad, on 15 August 1915 at Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud.⁵ His sister Thea Elise Hvitmyr and wife's brother Erik Engebretsen Råstad were married on 6 October 1917 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁶

     Anna Pettersdatter Tuftin was born in 1888 at Tuftin, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She married Petter Johansen Bystuen in 1910. She married Nils Isaksen Tuftin, son of Isak Tuftin and Kristi Olsdatter, in 1912.¹ She died in 1969.¹

     Peder Aas was born on 24 January 1888 at Aas, Øvre Eiker, Buskerud.^1,2 He was christened on 2 April 1888 at Haug kirke, Øvre Eiker, Buskerud.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Aas, Øvre Eiker, Buskerud, with his parents and older siblings, as: Peder Olausen, In school (Skoledicipel), born 1887.(See household and details).³

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Brødre-Aas 64/2, Øvre Eiker, Buskerud, with his parents and a sister, as: Peder Aas, 24.01.1888, Øvre Eker, son (s), unmarried (ug), farm manager for his father (Gaardsbestyrer for faren).(See household and details).⁴

      He married Gjertrud Mikkelsdatter Goplen, daughter of Mikkel Arneson Fønhus and Guri Olsdatter Storruste, on 24 January 1914 at Gjøvik kirke, Gjøvik, Oppland.^5,6 He died on 9 August 1963 at Aas, Øvre Eiker, Buskerud, at age 75.⁶

     Engebret Anton Iversen was born on 2 June 1888 at Mojordet, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He was christened on 26 August 1888 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Inger Ellingsdatter, Johanne Ellingsdatter, Petra Ellingsdatter, Anders Torstensen and Andreas Nordby.¹ He died on 26 January 1894 at Vælstangen, Norderhov, Buskerud, at age 5.² He was buried on 5 February 1894 at Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud.² Funeral rites were held on 11 February 1894.²

     Jørgen Nordby was born on 19 June 1888 at Nøklebyeie, Ringerike, Buskerud.² He was christened on 5 August 1888 at Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Nordmoen under Hovland, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Jørgen Hanserudbråten, son (søn), born 1888.(See household and details).³

     Jørgen Nordby was listed on the Norwegian Census of 1910 living at Tomtegata 7, Oslo, Oslo, as born 19.06.1888, Norderhov Ringerike, with an occupation of 'hotel boy' (Hotelgut).¹

     Torvald Torstensen was born on 28 August 1888 at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.^1,2 He was christened on 30 September 1888 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his parents and siblings, as: Torvald Torstensen, son (S), unmarried (ug), born 1888 in Sør-Aurdal.(See household and details).¹ He was confirmed on 21 May 1903 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.²

Emigration records in Oslo have Torvald Torstensen Langbråten leaving for the US 30 September 1904 and immigration records for the port of Quebec show the same, but later records in both the US and Norway show, without exception, Torvald in Norway and his brother, Edward, in the US.^3,4

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Storbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his parents, as: Torvald Torstensen Storbråten, born 28.08.1888, Søndre Aurdal, son (s), farm work (Gaardsarbeide).(See household and details).⁵ He married Berit Olafsdatter on 16 December 1911 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.⁶

     Torvald Torstensen is listed in the bydgebok Gard og bygd i Sør-Aurdal, at Søre Langbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, available from Norwegian IP-addresses at http://www.nb.no.⁷

     Anton Martinus Torstensen was born on 20 November 1888 at Krogsrudeie, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He was christened on 7 July 1889 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Anne Ellingsdatter, Gunhild Ellingsdatter and Johan Andersen.¹ He died on 27 May 1893 at Kjæresbråaten (Kroksrudeie), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, from Diphteria (Difteri), at age 4.²

     Ingeman Villiam Kristoffer Ebeltoft was born on 28 December 1888 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.^1,2 He was christened on 12 February 1889 at Vadsø, Vadsø, Finnmark.³

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Havnegade, Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, with his parents and siblings, as: Ingeman Ebeltoft, son (Søn), born 1889.(See household and details).²

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Hvistendalsgate 221, Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, with his parents, as: Ingeman Villiam Kristoffer Ebeltoft, born 28.12.1888, Vadsø, unmarried son, fishery and som labor (s, ug, Fiskeri, lidt løsarbejde).(See household and details).¹

     Julia Severson was born in 1889 at Wisconsin.³ She married Edward Thuftin, son of Torsten Knutsen Storbråten and Gunhild Maria Hansdatter, in 1918 at Wisconsin.³ Julia's sister Caroline was married to Edward's cousin Andrew.¹

     She appeared on the US census of 3 February 1920 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, with er husband and children, renting home on brother's farm, as: Julia Thuftin, wife, 30, born in Wisconsin, no occupation.(See households and details).²

     She appeared on the US census of 7 April 1930 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, with her husband and children, as: Julia Severson, wife, 41 years old, born in Wisconsin, no occupation.(See household and details).³