Carol Smith , by way of Alf Christophersen wrote in message <4.2.0.58.20001224124039.0170bbf0@uio-pop.uio.no>... > >In the 1865 census, my Great-Grandmother Hanne Elisabeth Hansdatter and her >sister Marie Hansdatter appear with an asterick * following their names. I >can find no key for this. sorry - no idea >In the 1875 census I cannot find my Great-Grandmother with the family, but >the notation under Family Status states that sister Marie (b. 1863) is >Forsorges af Faderen. Can someone help me? She is cared for by her father (ie. he's her bread-winner) >The father in both censuses is Hans Hansen, and the mother Inger Lovise. I >just cannot figure out what that * means. > >They are in Flekkefjord in both censuses. I wonder if Inger is their mother >or a step-mother? Without the url to your info, it isn't easy for anyone to say unless they know your family, I don't think >Thanks for your help. Happy Holidays! What little I could help with - but you're welcome :-) Have a great Christmas! Marianne