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     Gena Erickson was born on 26 August 1897 at Almena, Barron, Wisconsin.¹ She married Carl Tuftin, son of Gulbrand Tuftin and Gudbjør Andersdatter, in 1917.¹

     She appeared on the 1920 Census at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, with her daughter, in her parents' household, as: Gena Tuftin, daughter, 23, born in Wisconsin, father born in Norway, mother born in Wisconsin, no occupation.(See whole household).² She also appeared on the US census of 2 February 1920 at Lake, Price, Wisconsin, with her husband and daughter, as: Gena Tuftin, wife, 22, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Wisconsin, no occupation.(See household and details).³

     Ida Britton was born on 19 October 1897 at Duluth, St. Louis, Minnesota.^1,2

     She appeared on the US census of 2 June 1900 at 63rd Avenue, Duluth, St. Louis, Minnesota, with her parents, as: Ida Britton, Daughter, born Oct 1897 in Minnesota.(See household and details).¹

     She appeared on the US census of 1 June 1905 at 63rd Avenue, Duluth, St. Louis, Minnesota, with her parents, as: Ida Britton, age 8, born in Duluth.(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the US census of April 1910 at Sandstone, Pine, Minnesota, with her parents, as: Ida Britton, daughter, 13, born in Minnesota.(See household and details).⁴ She married Peter A. Reiter on 23 April 1919 at Stearns, Minnesota.⁵ She and Peter A. Reiter appeared on the census of 1920 at Stearns, Minnesota.⁶

     She appeared on the 1930 Census at Waite Park, Stearns, Minnesota, with her husband, son and brother, as: Ida Britton, wife, 33, born in Minnesota.(See household and details).⁷ She died on 15 February 1978 at Stearns, Minnesota, at age 80.²

     Mina Jenny Røsby was born in 1898 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She married Ole Langvandsbråten in 1919.¹ She died in 1966.¹

     Anders Tuftin was born in 1898 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He died in 1929.¹

     Karen Olava Hvitmyr was born on 13 February 1898 at Hvitmyr, Ådal, Buskerud.^1,2 She was christened on 6 May 1898 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Nils Gulbrandsen.²

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Vitmyr (øvre), Ådal, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Karen Olava Hvitmyr, Daughter(Datter), 1898.(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Hvitmyr 6/1, Ådal, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Karen Olava Hvitmyr, born 13.02.1898, Aadalen, daughter (d).(See household and details).⁴ She married Elling Olsen Røste, son of Ole Gudbrandsen Engen, on 24 November 1917 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁵ She died on 5 April 1927 at Trygstad tuberkulosesanatorium, Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud, of consumption/tuberculosis (Tæring), at age 29.⁶

     Emilie Gustava Gustavsen was born on 21 February 1898 at Halden, Haug, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She was christened on 10 April 1898 at Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Nygata 85a, Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Emilie Gustava Gustavsen, daughter (d), born 1898, Norderhov Bu.(See household and details).²

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Tysseland, Samnanger, Hordaland, with her parents, as: Emilie Gustava Gustavsen, born 21.02.1898, Hønefos, daughter (d).(See household and details).³

     Asta Pauline Ødeby was born on 15 May 1898 at Sandakerveien 20 C, Sagene, Oslo, Oslo. She had a stillborn twin.^1,2 She was christened on 12 June 1898 at Sagene, Oslo, Oslo.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Moen, Enebak, Akershus, with her parents, as: Asta Ødeby, daughter, born 1898 in Oslo (Kr.ania).(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Garder øvre, Fet, Akershus, with her family, as: Asta Ødeby, born 14.5.1898 in Kristiania, daughter.(See household and details).²

     Sofie Henriette Johannessen was born on 29 June 1898 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.¹ She was christened on 9 October 1898 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Altengårdskoven, Alta, Finnmark, with her parents and sister, as: Sofie Henriette Hendriksen, daughter (Datter), born 1897, ethnicity and language Finnish.(See household and details).²

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Altengård, Alta, Finnmark, with her parents, as: Henrijette Johansen, born 29.06.1898, Alta (Alten), daughter (Datter).(See household and details).³ She died on 24 July 1911 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark, at age 13.⁴ She was buried on 29 July 1911 at Alta sogn, Alta, Finnmark.⁴

     Kitty Margrethe Christiansen was born in August 1898 at Oslo, Oslo.^2,3

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Maridalsveien 39, Oslo, Oslo, with her parents, as: Ketty Magrette Kristiansen, daughter, born in 98.(See household and details).²

She emigrated with her parents Johan Christiansen and Martine Christiansen on 14 July 1905 from Oslo, Oslo, destination given as Canada, travelling on the ship Montebello. The tickets cost 402 kr. total. Johan's intention was to become a farmer.¹ They travelled on the ship Lake Erie leaving Liverpool, England on July 18th and arriving in Quebec July 27th. Intended destination is given as Three Rivers, Quebec.⁴

     She appeared on the Canadian census of 1911 at 411 3rd St. South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with her parents, as: Margareth Christiansen, Daughter, born Aug 1898, age 12.(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the Canadian census of 1916 at 411 3rd St. South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with her parents, as: Maude (Kitty Margrethe), Daughter, age 23 (with the name given as Maude and the age off by 5 years, it could be a different person).(See household and details).³ She died before 1937 as she's not mentioned in her mother's obituary that year, unlike her siblings.⁵

     Torvald Olsen Torstensen was born on 22 September 1898 at Strømsbråten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.² He was christened on 16 October 1898 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Bråten (Strømsbråten), Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his parents, as: Torvald Olsen, son (Søn), born 1897.(See household and details).³

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Bråten (Strømsbråten), Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his parents, as: Torvald Olsen Torstensen, born 07.09.1899, Søndre Aurdal, son (Søn).(See household and details).¹ He was confirmed on 12 May 1913 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.⁴ He died on 3 May 1919 at Skaane, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, tuberculosis/consumption (Lungetæring), at age 20.⁵

     With the possible exception of Osvald, none of Ole and Karine's ten children lived to see their majority. In 1910 Olga died at age 1, with no cause of death registered. In 1914 Ole died of encephalitis at age 19. Then, between 1915 and 1921, seven of Ole and Karine's eight remaining children died from tuberculosis. Inger Torine at age 12, Maren at 19, Teodor at 4, Kristian at 18, Torvald at 20, Hanna at 14 and Berte Maria at 16. (Records after 1921 haven't been examined.).⁶

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

     Anders Tuft was born in 1899 at Pukerud, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He married Ågot Wilhelmine Hauge in 1930. He died in 1977.¹

     Kirsten Nordby was born on 23 March 1899 at Oslo, Oslo.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Helgesens gate 50, Oslo, Oslo, with her parents, as: Kirsten Nordby, daughter (d), born 23031899.(See household and details).¹

     Harry Kristian Villemoss Ebeltoft was born on 25 April 1899 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.¹ He was christened on 25 June 1899 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.¹

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Havnegade, Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, with his parents and siblings, as: Kristian Ebeltoft, son (Søn), born 240499.(See household and details).²

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Hvistendalsgate 221, Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, with his parents, as: Harry Kristian Villemoss Ebeltoft, born 25.04.1899, Vadsø, son (Søn).(See household and details).³ He was confirmed on 18 October 1914 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.⁴ He married Viktoria Johannessen, daughter of Henrik Petter Johannessen and Sofie Katrine Pettersen, at Finnmark.⁵ He married an unknown person at Finnmark.⁵ He died on 13 March 1940 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark, at age 40.^6,7 He was buried on 20 March 1940 at Vadsø by, Vadsø, Finnmark.⁶

     Laila Linea Nordby was born on 15 June 1899 at Oslo, Oslo.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Christies gate 36, Oslo, Oslo, with her parents, as: Leina Linea Nordby, daughter (Datter), born 15.06.99.(See household and details).²

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Sannergata 10, Oslo, Oslo, with her parents, as: Laila Linea Nordby, born 15.06.1899, Kristiania, daughter (d).(See household and details).¹

     Ole Andreassen Søby was born on 16 August 1899 at Hensdalen, Ådal prestegjeld, Buskerud.¹ He married Hilda Odda, daughter of Johan Knudsen Odda and Ingeborg Andreasdatter Waagaardseie, on 1 August 1926 at Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹

     Torsten Langbråten married Helga Haraldsdatter Bråten.³ He was born on 20 September 1899 at Jobraaten, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.² He was christened on 22 October 1899 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Fagernes, Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Torsten Langbråten, son (Søn), born 20.09.1899 in Ådal.(See household and details).¹

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Langbråten, Nes sogn, Ådal prestegjeld, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Torsten Gulbrandsen, born 20.09.1899 Aadalen, son (Søn).(See household and details).⁴ He was confirmed on 3 May 1914 at Nes sogn, Ådal prestegjeld, Buskerud.⁵ Torsten Langbråten is listed as an heir (or the spouse of an heir) in the 1935 record of Inger Langbråten's death.⁶

     Johan Johansen Odda was born on 24 September 1899 at Odda, Ådal, Buskerud.^2,1 He was christened on 19 November 1899 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Odda, Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Johan Johansen Odda, son (Søn) 24.09.1899.(See household and details).¹

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Odda vestre, Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents and nine siblings, as: Johan Odda, born 24.09.1898, Aadalen, son (s).(See household and details).³ He married Mathea Olsdatter Bakken, daughter of Ole Kristiansen, on 20 June 1928 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.⁴ His wife Mathea Olsdatter Bakken and son Leif Johansen Odda died in a fire in their home Bruløkka, Ådal, Buskerud on 29 November 1930.^5,6

     Elinor Hjørdis Karlsen was born on 4 November 1899 at Aker, Akershus.¹

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Heimdalsgata 33, Oslo, Oslo, with her parents, as: Elinor Hjørdis Karlsen, daughter, born 04.11.1899 in Aker.(See household and details).¹

     Petra Iversdatter was born illegitimate on 14 November 1899 at Hovlandseie (Nordmoen), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She was christened on 16 April 1900 at Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Riperbakken Kvernbergsundsødegård, Norderhov, Buskerud, with her mother temporarily absent and she and her elder half-siblings in the charge of their 20 year old sister, as: Petra Iversdatter, daughter (D), born 14111899.(See household and details).²

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Bråten øvre (45/36), Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her mother and three sisters, as: Petra Iversen, born 14.11.1899 Sognedalen, daughter (datter).(See household and details).³

     Anna Edvardsdatter was born on 18 November 1899 at Hovlandseie (Nordmoen), Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^1,2 She was christened on 26 December 1899 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Nordmoen under Hovland, Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Anna Hanserudbråten, daughter (datter), born 18111899.(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Sørflaten, Norderhov, Norderhov, Buskerud, with her parents, as: Anna Ellingsen, born 18.10.1899, Norderhov %Lunder%, daughter (datter).(See household and details).⁴

     Marie Emilie Johannessen was born on 6 December 1899 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.¹ She was christened on 8 April 1900 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Altengårdskoven, Alta, Finnmark, with her parents and sister, as: Marie Emelie Hendriksen, daughter (Datter), born 61299, ethnicity and language Finnish.(See household and details).²

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Altengård, Alta, Finnmark, with her parents, as: Marie Johansen, born 06.12.1899, Alta (Alten), daughter (D.).(See household and details).³

     Nils Nilsen Daglid was born in 1900 at Nes sogn, Ådal prestegjeld, Buskerud.¹ He married Anne Marie Gulbrandsdatter Langbråten, daughter of Gulbrand Langbråten and Inger Olsdatter, on 18 March 1922 at Prestekontoret, Ådal prestegjeld, Buskerud.¹ Nils Nilsen Daglid is listed as an heir (or the spouse of an heir) in the 1935 record of Inger Langbråten's death.²

     Karl Johan Gustavsen was born on 13 May 1900 at Halden, Haug, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He was christened on 10 June 1900 at Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud. Witnesses were Inger Marie Iversdatter.¹

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Nygata 85a, Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Karl Johan Gustavsen, son (s), born 13.05.1900, Norderhov Bu.(See household and details).²

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Tysseland, Samnanger, Hordaland, with his parents, as: Karl Johan Gustavsen, born 13.05.1900, Hønefos, son (s).(See household and details).³

     Carl Gilbertson was born on 11 August 1900.²

     He appeared on the US census of 1 June 1905 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, with his parents, as: Carl Gilbertson, Son, 6, born in Wisconsin.(See household and details).³

     He appeared on the US census of 27 April 1910 at Arland, Barron, Wisconsin, with his parents, as: Carl Gilbertson, Son, 9, born in Wisconsin, speaks English.(See household and details).⁴ Their parents were divorced circa 1915.^5,6,7 He married Enid Myrtle Finbraaten, daughter of Oscar Finbraaten and Laura Carter, in 1930 at Wisconsin.⁸

     He appeared on the US census of 17 April 1930 at Clear Lake, Polk, Wisconsin, supporting his mother and young sister, as: Carl Gilbertson, head of household, 25, born in Wisconsin, unmarried at 29, can read and write, parents born in Norway and Wisconsin, occupation Farmer.(See household and details).⁹ He died on 7 February 1967 at Mower, Minnesota, at age 66.²

     Amanda Aurora Atzler was born on 7 September 1900 at Høvik Glassverk, Høvik, Bærum, Akershus.^2,1 She was christened on 11 November 1900 at Østre Bærum sogn, Bærum, Akershus. Witnesses were Martine Martinsdatter, Johan Christiansen and Lars Martinsen.¹

     She appeared on the 1900 Census at Fjeldhaug, Høvik Glassverk, Høvik, Bærum, Akershus, with her parents, as: Amanda Atzler, Daughter, Born 07.11.1900 in Bærum.(See household and details).³

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Sørbrakken, Høvik Glassverk, Bærum, Akershus, with her parents, as: Amanda Atzler, daughter, born 07.09.1900 in Bærum.(See household and details).⁴ She married Ivar Antonsen. Her married name was Antonsen.

     Kristian Olsen Torstensen was born on 8 September 1900 at Bråten (Strømsbråten), Sør-Aurdal, Oppland.² He was christened on 29 September 1900 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Bråten (Strømsbråten), Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his parents, as: Kristian Olsen, son (Søn), 08091900.(See household and details).³

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Bråten (Strømsbråten), Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, with his parents, as: Kristian Olsen Torstensen, born 08.09.1901, Søndre Aurdal, son (Søn).(See household and details).¹ He was confirmed on 16 May 1915 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.⁴ He died on 19 February 1918 at Skaane, Sør-Aurdal, Oppland, from tuberculosis (Lungetæring), at age 17.⁵ He was buried on 27 February 1918 at Begnadalen sogn, Sør-Aurdal prestegjeld, Oppland.⁵ Funeral rites were held on 28 March 1918.⁵

     With the possible exception of Osvald, none of Ole and Karine's ten children lived to see their majority. In 1910 Olga died at age 1, with no cause of death registered. In 1914 Ole died of encephalitis at age 19. Then, between 1915 and 1921, seven of Ole and Karine's eight remaining children died from tuberculosis. Inger Torine at age 12, Maren at 19, Teodor at 4, Kristian at 18, Torvald at 20, Hanna at 14 and Berte Maria at 16. (Records after 1921 haven't been examined.).⁶

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

      His full name was Karl Georg Tuftin, but he was unaware of this himself for years.^2,1 Georg Tuftin was born on 28 September 1900 at Hen, Ådal sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.^3,2 He was christened on 2 December 1900 at Ytre Ådal (Hval) sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.²

     He appeared on the 1900 Census at Løkkes gård (under Hen), Ådal, Buskerud, with his parents and half-brother, as: Karl Georg Ingvaldsen, Son (Søn), born 28.09.1900.(See household and details).³

     He appeared on the 1910 Census at Ullerålsgate 19, Hønefoss, Ringerike, Buskerud, with his parents, as: Karl Georg Gulbrandsen, child (Barn), born 28.09.1900 in Aadalen.(See household and details).⁴ He was confirmed on 3 October 1915 at Haug kirke, Ringerike, Buskerud, with good marks from Ulleraal.⁵ He married Ellen Ovidia Martinsen. He died on 23 November 1987 at Oslo at age 87.⁶

     Julie Røsby was born in 1901 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ She married Petter Mjøseng. She died in 1997.¹

     Ole Tuftin was born in 1901 at Lunder sogn, Ringerike, Buskerud.¹ He married Ragna Andreasdatter Modalen in 1923.¹ He died in 1971.¹

     Viktoria Johannessen was born on 5 January 1901 at Bugten, Alta, Finnmark.^1,2 She was christened on 4 April 1901 at Alta, Alta, Finnmark.² She was confirmed on 7 November 1905 at Alta, Alta, Finnmark, with average marks (kristendomskunnskap: Temmelig Godt).³

     She appeared on the 1910 Census at Altengård, Alta, Finnmark, with her parents, as: Johanne Johansen, born 05.01.1901, Alta (Alten), daughter (D.).(See household and details).⁴ She married Harry Kristian Villemoss Ebeltoft, son of Kristian Fredrik Elias Ebeltoft and Bereth Christopha Kiil, at Finnmark.¹ She died in 1930.¹