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I hope you all have a wonderful day and the children eat lots of ice cream! Margit in Minnesota

http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/? htx=List&dbid=1058&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 Claims it is free. About Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905 This database contains the Minnesota territorial and state censuses from 1849-1905. Information available for an individual will vary according to the census year and the information requested on the census form. Some of the information contained in this database though includes: name, enumeration place, age, gender, race, and birthplace. This database contains the Minnesota territorial and state censuses for the following years: * 1849-1850 * 1853 * 1855 * 1857 * 1865 * 1875 * 1885 * 1905 Margit

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By reading your message again, I think there may be a mix up of different families here. Could you please tell who your Ggrandfather was?. The copuple married in Sor Fron on June 12, 1835 is Peder Iversen Gryttingseiet dob Feb.2.1814 and Marit Iversdatter,Skurdalseiet (Morken) dob Jan.21,1809. They live here in 1865 http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbase&sidenr=4&filnamn=f60519&gardpostnr=552&personpostnr=3056&merk=3056#ovre. This is probably your family in 1865 http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbase&sidenr=5&filnamn=f60519&gardpostnr=113&personpostnr=546&merk=546#ovre The children you are referring to, were born in Uhlebergseiet (Skinnehougen) -----Opprinnelig melding----- Fra: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] På vegne av [email protected] Sendt: 12. mai 2007 01:56 Til: [email protected] Emne: [Opp] Peder Ivers(o)en; Marit Iversdatter This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kipowers Surnames: Iverse(o)n; Iversdatter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3188/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My GG Grandparents married in Sor Fron, Oppland June 12, 1835. Had three children (that I have tracked to date) Iver Sept 17, 1842, Anders Nov 11, 1846, Peter Feb 24, 1856. Peder Iverson is not listed in 1865 Census (Skinnehaugen) so perhaps he died previous to this date. Am hoping that someone can help me with DOB and DOD for Peder and Marit. I know that the children came to America (Wisconsin), but the parents did not. Thanks for your time and do appreciate all that you do! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, This is interesting. This is a part of my family. Marit Iversdatter was the daughter of Iver Thorsen Morken , born abt 1767 and wife Kari Knudsdatter born also approx 1767 dead Oct 19.1893 Marit was born Jan 21, 1809 dead March 21, 1873. Peder was probably born Feb.2,1814 as son of Iver Andersen Gryttingsodegaard and Marit pedersdatter. Peder probably dead on March 19,1892. I have some more about this family of a more private matter Rgds Ola Morken -----Opprinnelig melding----- Fra: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] På vegne av [email protected] Sendt: 12. mai 2007 01:56 Til: [email protected] Emne: [Opp] Peder Ivers(o)en; Marit Iversdatter This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kipowers Surnames: Iverse(o)n; Iversdatter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3188/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My GG Grandparents married in Sor Fron, Oppland June 12, 1835. Had three children (that I have tracked to date) Iver Sept 17, 1842, Anders Nov 11, 1846, Peter Feb 24, 1856. Peder Iverson is not listed in 1865 Census (Skinnehaugen) so perhaps he died previous to this date. Am hoping that someone can help me with DOB and DOD for Peder and Marit. I know that the children came to America (Wisconsin), but the parents did not. Thanks for your time and do appreciate all that you do! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: margitnysetvoldbakke Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3188.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Check here, perhaps this is the death of your Peder Iversen. 1862, bottome of left page, #1. With more information from you, it would be easier for us to help you find more information. Kildeinformasjon: Oppland fylke, Sør-Fron, Ministerialbok nr. 1 (1849-1863), Døde og begravede 1862, side 365.Permanent sidelenke: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=8919&idx_id=8919&uid=ny&idx_side=-314 Permanent bildelenke: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20070130650475.jpg Read this about writing good queries: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wgnorway/good-queries.htm Margit in Minnesota Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: arakipederson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3188.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MORE detail would be helpful in finding DOB & DOD for your missing persons. For example: you know they were married on 12 June 1835 in Sor Fron... that marriage registration should show either their ages or their dates of birth (or maybe both). When did the children emigrate? Creating a time line for this family would be helpful. The more you can tell us, the better our chances are of helping you. Have a nice day! Clark in Japan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: margitnysetvoldbakke Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3188.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you gone through the online Church Book to check for his death? http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_fylke=5&idx_kilde=Alle&idx_periode=&idx_textsearch=&js=j Margit in Minnesota Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kipowers Surnames: Iverse(o)n; Iversdatter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3188/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My GG Grandparents married in Sor Fron, Oppland June 12, 1835. Had three children (that I have tracked to date) Iver Sept 17, 1842, Anders Nov 11, 1846, Peter Feb 24, 1856. Peder Iverson is not listed in 1865 Census (Skinnehaugen) so perhaps he died previous to this date. Am hoping that someone can help me with DOB and DOD for Peder and Marit. I know that the children came to America (Wisconsin), but the parents did not. Thanks for your time and do appreciate all that you do! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: larrym126 Surnames: Skjerven Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/1135.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is that Ole Skjerven a women?My grandfather was Henry Skjerven who lived near Kandahar,Sk.I'm sure some how were connected because there is not too many families in Canada with the Skjerven name.I had a great uncle Herman who came to Canada from Walsh,Nort Dakota and Great Hellen Skjerven who married a Grobell from Semans Sk.Please e-mail me at [email protected] My name is Wendy Skjerven,my dad was Gordon Skjerven born in Kandahar, Sask. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gulrich2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/1135.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is there a connection to Ole Skjerven who was in the Naicam, SK area? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: larrym126 Surnames: Skjerven Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/1135.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for connection to my Skjerven Hertiage.My grandfather Henry Skjerven immigrated to Canada in 1904. Please e-mail me at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: johnpet124 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3187/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to translate an obituary (Norwegian from 1897) and I am stumped on the word "opladelsen". The sentence is: "Hun døde fredelig og godt, og det er de efterlades glade forvisning, at døden for hende blot var opladelsen til livet".Can anyone help me please? John Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ArdenAnderson27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3185.1.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow!! 1450 people with Wold in their name. No, it's not going to be easy. Somewhere in those 1450 people there are cousins of ours. Thanks. Arden Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: knustadhaugen Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3185.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just fore fun in the telephone book fore Oslo area, it is 1450 persons with Wold in the surname!! So that is not easy. I keep thinking and looking. Kåre Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ArdenAnderson27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3185.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kore: I'm sorry that I don't know how to place the accent over the "o" in your name. The more I look at this the more I am certain it is the Randine I am looking for. What I know is that she married a man named Wold and through the digital archives I know she was born in 1878 in Faaberg. What you found agrees with all of this. I've looked to find "H. Wold" birth record so I can find his first name. But I haven't been able to find it. How do you suggest that I make an attempt to located any family members living in Norway (Oslo) by the name of Wold? I have several photos of Randine's children that she sent to my grandparents, but there is nothing written on them except "Randina' children in Norway". Do people place notice in the Oslo paper? I wonder how many Wolds live in Oslo. I could send letters with information and pictures. What do you suggest? Thank you very much for the help you have given me. Arden Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Minder fra Valdres O.L. Kirkeberg 1919 Translated by Edna Rude The St Thomas Church When leaving Vang in Valdres one can go up over Filefjeld (mountain), coming down past Nystuen and then past Smedalen (a high valley earlier called Smiudalen: (Blacksmith Valley). It is believed there was iron digging up there in ancient times, giving the area its name. This mountain valley was inhabited before the Black death (1349-50), and there was even a church (stav church) built there, quite small, with a cemetery surrounding it. In more recent times the area was not populated but was used for summer pasturing (seters). In olden times there was a heavy forest up there and even as recently as 100 years a huge pine stumps were found in the bogs. Now there are only stunted birch there. As the population had all died in the plague, it took a long time (about 200 years) while none even knew about the church so it is understandable why it fell into disuse. Legends says that hunters once roamed the area and used the old structure for a place to butcher and hang reindeer they shot. Finally , the authorities decided there should be a mass once a year in the St Thomas church on July 2, (annunciation day). Thus became a great crowd of people not only from the neighboring seters but even from communities in Valdres, Hallingdal, Sogn and even from Akerhus (near Oslo) and Bergenhus ( a district on he west side of the country). Since ancient times the church in the church this was considered a "promise Church" "which meant it was rated "above" other churches. Here people were more certain their prayers would be heard by God, and kneeling at this alter for communion was particularly meaningful. Many sick and lame and suffering people came with offerings, in hope of being healed, or for protection against misfortune and danger, and also that St. Thomas would pray to God for them. Many came to pray and make promises to god or to pay up the promises they had made earlier. These Catholic customs prevailed for a long time. Others came for different reasons such as horse trading, horse racing and wild drinking bouts. Most of them came the day before Mass so they could celebrate and/or find lodging wherever possible. Everyone left the day following Mass. Not only did this mass bring serious religious service, but there was much superstition, drunkenness, fighting and even worse. Bishop Erik Pontoppidan in 1749 made a trip over Filefjeld, and used the opportunity to see St. Thomas church. In his writings he told: "according to ancient tradition there is only one Mass per year, and that on the day of Mary's annunciation because the text for the day says that Mary went hurrying up the mountain:. Smedalen lay in Vang parish so it was the priest from Vang who officiated the mass annually, with good salary. The Bishop was told, at that time by Priest/Pastor Castberg in Vang, how difficult it was to see much evil where many tramps, drunkards and others came specifically to practice their ungodly deeds, yet the authorities did nothing to correct the situation. In 1807 Bishop Bech visited Vang. He was given the full story on the "Thomas Mass", even though it had been somewhat correct. He wanted to do something at once to improve on the situation. sadly, what he did was to send a message to the government immediately to have this "temp;e of superstition" torn down and never to be rebuilt in smedalen or anywhere else. In 1809 the old and honorable structure was was destroyed. Now there is but a trace left. A couple of beams from the church can be seen in a wall on a barn on the Skogstad farm in Vang. The church had several bells, large and small. (This story is perhaps taken from a more true history of another place). However, we now for certain that one of the bells was taken to Øie church in Vang. Ballads have been sung telling the sad story of the bells, In our day (ca 1919) people sorely regret that the church was destroyed. It could have been spared. And the annual worship of god could have been continued without the superstition and sorry behavior.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ArdenAnderson27 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3185.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kare: Thank you very much. I will try to follow this line. You have been very helpful. Arden, born in Minnesota, grandson of Thorvald born in Gausdal and now I am living in California Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: knustadhaugen Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3185.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have noe clue, if this is something, but here is one Randine from Faaberg born 1878, married to a Wold in census 1900 H. Wold hf Bagersvend 1873 Faaberg Randine Amundsen Wold hm g* Hustru 1878 Faaberg Anna Ingeborg Wold d ug* 1900.11.19 Kristiania Link http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/ftliste_e.aspx?ft=1900&knr=0301&kenr=502&bnr=0001&lnr=08 Kåre, born in Gausdal, living in Fåberg Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.