...And I have details on... Lars Dominic Jacobsen b: 24 October 1847 in Fredrikshald, Ostfold, NOR d: 18 March 1914 in Christchurch, NZ +Maria Allender b: Abt. 1852 in County Clare, IRE m: 6 April 1869 in Lyttelton, Christchurch, NZ d: 22 July 1935 in Christchurch, NZ Lars and his family are in the 1865 Norwegian census: Johannes Jacobsen Husfader g Contorist 1817 Frederikshald Otilie B. f Petersen hans Kone g 1821 Bergs Sogn Herman Jacobsen deres Søn ug Bagersvend 1843 Bergs Sogn Lars Jacobsen deres Søn ug Sømand 1847 Frederikshald Alma Jacobsen deres Datter ug 1856 Frederikshald Carl Jacobsen deres Søn ug 1858 Frederikshald Olaf Jacobsen deres Søn ug 1863 Frederikshald Karen Petersen hans Svigermoder e 1787 Bergs Sogn Maren K. Jacobsen hans Moder e 1787 Thune Sogn I have been given more information on Johannes and Otilie for those who are interested, and am looking for any descendents. Thanks, Steve Nichols -- Come visit at http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~stevenic/ And http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Bayou/2377/ Home of the Australian Chryslers Web Ring Home of The Audiophile Web Ring Helper at The Sax Ring