Tag Archives: Vossestrand

Botolf Magneson, b. 1847, first generation of 1837 emigrant

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Vinjette

Botolf  Magneson was the first child and son of Magne Botlovson Bystølen who emigrated in 1837. Botolf was born in the Koshkonong Settlement in Wisconsin on 4 Nov 1847. When he was seven years old father purchased a tract of … Continue reading →

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Ole G. Herm, b. 16 Sep 1881, Winneshiek, Iowa

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Vinjette

Ole was the son Kristoffer Guleikson Herheim, b. Sundvesflyne and Ingegbjørg Davidsdatter Herheim who emigrated in 1873. They are my great-great uncle and aunt. In 1900 Ole and his mother Ingebjørg were living with his brother Gilbert. He was working … Continue reading →

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Kolbein Sjurson Almenningen, b. 1817; emigrated 1864

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Vinjette

Kolbein was the fifth child and 4th son in a family of six children. His parents were Sjur Knutson Tveite O (1776 – 18822) and Synneva Olsdatter Nåsen (1782 – ). He was married in Vossestrand to Ablu Jonsdatter øvre … Continue reading →

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