Helge Johannesson Rød and Guro Markusdotter
Husband Helge Johannesson Rød
Born: 1785 - Gammelrød, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 22. apr 1785 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 17 Died: 20. may 1845 - Gammelrød, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Buried: 1. jun 1845 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508
Father: Johanes Helgeson Gammelrød Mother: Magle Olsdotter
Marriage: 8. nov 1818 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508
Wife Guro Markusdotter
AKA: Guraa Born: 1796 - Rørtveit, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway Christened: Died: 23. may 1886 - Gammelrød, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 729 Buried: 27. may 1886 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 729
Father: Markus Larsson Rørtveit 1617 Mother: Karen Torsteinsdotter d.e. 15677
Events
• Censuses: 1801, Rørtveit, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: Haugen, 1865, Gammelrød, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
Children
1 F Magla Helgesdotter
AKA: Magela Born: 24. jan 1819 - Gammelrød, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Christened: 14. feb 1819 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Died: 19. oct 1904 - Mjølsnes øvre, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1700 Cause of Death: Alderdomssvaghed Buried: 25. oct 1904 - Hesby, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1700Spouse: Ole Olson Løland Marr: 16. nov 1844 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6648,41204
2 M Markus Helgeson Hauske
AKA: Marcus Born: 20. mar 1832 - Gammelrød, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Christened: 25. mar 1832 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Died: 6. jun 1892 - Hauske, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1700 Cause of Death: Hjertetilfælde Buried: 11. jun 1892 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1700Spouse: Anna Marie Toresdotter 9768 Marr: 21. nov 1860 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1540,37788
3 M Helge Helgeson
Born: 1. apr 1835 - Gammelrød, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Christened: 3. may 1835 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Died: Buried:
Bjørn Torkelson Roalkvam and Guro Markusdotter
Husband Bjørn Torkelson Roalkvam
Born: 21. may 1852 - Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 48900 Christened: 23. may 1852 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 48900 Died: 5. sep 1877 - Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 48901 Buried: 14. sep 1877 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 48901
Father: Torkel Bjørnson Roalkvam 2564 Mother: Sofie Oddsdotter
Marriage: 18. jun 1873 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2517,2522
Wife Guro Markusdotter
AKA: Gura, Guraa Born: 14. nov 1850 - Aksland store, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Christened: 26. dec 1850 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Died: 1920 - Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 2522 Buried:
Father: Markus Olson Aksland Mother: Britta Torjusdotter d.y.
Other Spouse: Knut Knudson Roalkvam - 5. jul 1880 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 2521,2523Events
• Censuses: 1865, Aksland store, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1900, Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1910, Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway.
Children
Knut Knudson Roalkvam and Guro Markusdotter
Husband Knut Knudson Roalkvam
AKA: Knud Born: 9. sep 1853 - Litlaland, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 1534 Christened: 6. nov 1853 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 1534 Died: 1926 - Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
Father: Knud Knudson Litlaland 22263 Mother: Siri Bjørnsdotter d.e. 2564
Marriage: 5. jul 1880 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 2521,2523Events
• Censuses: 1865, Litlaland, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1900, Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1910, Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway.
Wife Guro Markusdotter
AKA: Gura, Guraa Born: 14. nov 1850 - Aksland store, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Christened: 26. dec 1850 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Died: 1920 - Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 2522 Buried:
Father: Markus Olson Aksland Mother: Britta Torjusdotter d.y.
Other Spouse: Bjørn Torkelson Roalkvam - 18. jun 1873 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2517,2522Events
• Censuses: 1865, Aksland store, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1900, Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1910, Roalkvam, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway.
Children
Sjur Klausson Åbø and Herborg Markusdotter
Husband Sjur Klausson Åbø 7534
Born: 1701 - Maldal, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 34307 Christened: Died: 1744 - Åbø, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 34307 Buried:
Father: Klaus Sjurson Maldal 7534 Mother: Jorunn Mortensdotter 4408
Marriage: Cir 1724 - Sauda kyrkje, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 34307
Wife Herborg Markusdotter 4474
Born: 1703 - Fløgstad, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 34307 Christened: Died: Bef 1758 - Åbø, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
Father: Marcus Danielson Fløgstad 4227 Mother: Torsteinsdotter 4474
Children
1 F Herborg Sjursdotter 18278
Born: 1724 - Åbø, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway Christened: Died: Buried:
2 M Claes Sjurson Åbø 18278
AKA: Claus Born: 1726 - Åbø, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 38784 Christened: Died: 1797 - Åbø, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 38784 Buried: 11. feb 1797 - Sauda kyrkje, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 4051Spouse: Asgjerd Halvardsdotter Marr: Cir 1754 - Sauda kyrkje, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 38784
3 F Joren Sjursdotter 18278
AKA: Jorne Born: 1728 - Åbø, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 6337 Christened: Died: 1798 - Berge, Sand, Rogaland, Norway 2852 Buried:Spouse: Torger Toreson Berge 8839 Marr: 1763 - Sauda kyrkje, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway 6337
4 M Markus Sjurson Helganes 18278
Born: Cir 1730 - Åbø, Sauda, Rogaland, Norway Christened: Died: 1792 - Helganes, Suldal, Rogaland, Norway 18921 Buried:Spouse: Gunvor Torgersdotter 12867 Marr: 1762 - Sand kyrkje, Sand, Rogaland, Norway 18921Spouse: Torhild Jakobsdotter 30960 Marr: Cir 1764 - Suldal kyrkje, Suldal, Rogaland, Norway 18921Spouse: Marta Gabrielsdotter 2870 Marr: Cir 1777 - Suldal kyrkje, Suldal, Rogaland, Norway 18921
General Notes: Husband - Sjur Klausson Åbø
Sjur Klausson kom til Åbø ikring 1724. Han kjøpte 1 pund smør og odelsretten til 2 pund av ein Lars Jonson i 1736. I 1743 fekk han dessutan skøyta på 12 mark av Jakob Johannesson. Det var skifte etter Sjur i 1744. Herborg Markusdotter var visstnok i live då skiftet var i 1744, men ho var død før 1758. Dei hadde fire barn. 38786
Torger Torgerson Storøen and Ingeborg Markusdotter
Husband Torger Torgerson Storøen
AKA: Thorjer, Torjer Born: 1794 - Aksland lille, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 31. aug 1794 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 17 Died: 21. dec 1861 - Langeland, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 1534 Buried: 27. dec 1861 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 1534
Father: Torger Torgerson Berget 8956 Mother: Helga Jakobsdotter 8601
Relationship: - No evidence this couple marriedMarr. Status: No evidence this couple married
Other Spouse: Helga Olsdotter - (Unmarried)
Other Spouse: Britta Jonsdotter 8957 - 14. feb 1819 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508
Other Spouse: Martha Ellingsdotter - 2. jul 1820 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508
Other Spouse: Martha Andersdotter 8954 - 13. feb 1853 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 1534Events
• Censuses: 1801, Birkeland, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
Wife Ingeborg Markusdotter
AKA: Ingebor Born: 1792 - Berget, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway Christened: Died: 19. sep 1869 - Berget, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2517 Buried: 10. oct 1869 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2517
Father: Marcus Olson Berget Mother: Mari Halvardsdotter 18848
Other Partner: Elias Johannesson Egeberg 18884 - (Unmarried)
Other Partner: Torger Hellikson Haugeland - (Unmarried)Events
• Christening confirmation (in church): 6. apr 1792, Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1801, Birkeland, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
• Censuses: 1865, Finnvik, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway.
Children
1 F Ingeborg Torgersdotter
AKA: Engebaar Born: 9. dec 1824 - Berget, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Christened: 26. dec 1824 - Imsland kyrkje, Imsland, Rogaland, Norway 2508 Died: 2. apr 1918 - Jåtten, Hetland, Rogaland, Norway 3630 Cause of Death: Alderdomssv. Buried: 9. apr 1918 - Hinna gravlund, Hetland, Rogaland, Norway 3630 Status: IllegitimateSpouse: Sigve Svendsen Jaatten Marr: 3. jun 1847 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 2508
General Notes: Husband - Torger Torgerson Storøen
25. september 1814 vert det døypt ei uektefødd jente, Marta, av foreldre Helga Olsdotter Imslandsjøen og Torjer Torjersen Berget.
14. februar 1819 vart Ungkar og Soldat Torjer Torjersen Berget og Britta Jonsdotter Bleschestad av Søvde Sogn vigde, men alt 6. juni same året vert Britta Jonsdotter på 27 år gravlag. Ho døydde i "barselseng uden at blive forløst". Men var ho frå Bleskestad, så må ho truleg vere fødd i 1780.
Enkemann Torjer Torjersen Berget junior gifta seg opp att 2. juli 1820 med Marthe Ellingsdotter Imsland.
Husmannskone Martha Ellingsdotter Storøen, Langeland vart gravlagd 11. november 1845, 57 år gamal.
Torger Torgerson "Storøen, Sigleskar" gifta seg 13. februar 1853 med Marta Andersdotter.
"En Sindssyg Legdslem" Torger Torgerson Storøen døydde 21. desember og vart gravlagd 27. desember 1861, 67 år. gamal.
Husmandsenke Marta Andersdotter Storøen under Langeland døydde i 1877, 70 år gamal.
(Storøen var husmannsplass under Langeland, og Sigleskar husmannsplass under Birkeland.)
General Notes: Wife - Ingeborg Markusdotter
Den 27. desember 1812 vart det døypt ein uektefødd gutt, Marcus, av foreldre Ingebor Marcusdotter Berget under Birkeland og Elias Johannesson Roalqvam. Drengebarnet Marcus Eliasson Berget vart gravlagd 14. oktober 1813 3/4 år gamal.
Den 30 september vart det fødd ei jente Cathrine, og ho vart døypt i Imsland den 3. oktober 1819. Foreldra var pigen Ingeborg Marcusdotter Berget og Torjer Helleigsen Berget. "Pigens 2det leijermaal".
Den 9. desember 1824 vart det fødd ei jente, Ingebor, og ho vart døypt i Imsland den 26. desember 1824. Foreldra var "Pigen Ingebor Marcus Datter Berget hendes 3de Leijermaal" og faren var "gift Mand Torjer Torjersen Berget den yngre".
I 1865 bur Ingebor Markusdotter som "Leigslem" på Findvik i Imsland.
Lægdslem Pige Ingeborg Markusdotter Berget døydde 19. septembert og vart gravlagd 10. oktober 1869, 77 år gamal. Ho vart gravlagd same dag som broren John Markussen Berget.
Halvor Halvorson Vik and Johanna Markusdotter
Husband Halvor Halvorson Vik
Born: 1688 33544 Christened: Died: 1768 - Vik, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 33544 Buried:Marriage: 3. oct 1723 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 33544Events
• Censuses: 1758, Vik, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway.
Wife Johanna Markusdotter 5961
AKA: Gehanna Born: 1702 - Nevøynå, Sand, Rogaland, Norway 5962 Christened: 12. may 1702 - Sand kyrkje, Sand, Rogaland, Norway Died: 1758 - Vik, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 33544 Buried:
Father: Markus Erikson Nevøy Mother: Borgilla Johannesdotter
Children
1 F Borgelle Halvorsdotter 6146
Born: 1724 - Fyljesvoll, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 31700 Christened: 25. jun 1724 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 576 Died: Buried:
2 M Halvor Halvorson 6146
AKA: Halvard Born: 1728 - Fyljesvoll, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 31700 Christened: 23. feb 1728 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 576 Died: Buried:
3 M Jens Halvorson 6146
Born: 1731 - Fyljesvoll, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 31700 Christened: 25. mar 1731 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway Died: Buried:
4 M Markus Halvorson Vik 6146
Born: dec 1736 - Fyljesvoll, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 31700 Christened: 1. jan 1737 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway Died: 1768 - Vik, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 31700 Buried:Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children
5 F Eli Halvorsdotter 6146
Born: 1741 - Fyljesvoll, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 31700 Christened: Died: 1800 - Fuglestein, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 31700 Buried:Spouse: Lars Kristenson Fuglestein 16829 Marr: 19. jun 1774 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway
Ole Olson Sørtveit d.y. and Kari Markusdotter
Husband Ole Olson Sørtveit d.y. 4404
Born: 1772 - Borgenvik, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 15. mar 1772 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 4166 Died: 30. apr 1862 - Sørtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 23173 Buried:
Father: Ole Olson Borgenvik 17171 Mother: Marta Olsdotter 3263
Marriage: 1. aug 1802 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 23173,23174
Wife Kari Markusdotter 8314
Born: 1770 - Sørtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 25. feb 1770 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 23173 Died: 17. feb 1856 - Sørtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 23173 Buried:
Father: Markus Markusson Sørtveit 6440 Mother: Gunhild Osmundsdotter 32215
Children
1 F Martha Olsdotter
Born: 1802 - Klungtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 14. nov 1802 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 48902 Died: - Klungtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Buried: Status: Dead as a child
2 F Gunhild Olsdotter 8314
AKA: Gunille Born: 1804 - Klungtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 12. feb 1804 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 48903 Died: 5. jul 1844 - Li ytre, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 8315 Buried:Spouse: Kristian Jonson Vik 8312 Marr: 18. apr 1843 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 8315
3 F Marta Olsdotter
Born: 1806 - Klungtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 24. may 1806 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 48904 Died: Buried:
4 M Ole Olson Sørtveit
Born: 1809 - Klungtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 15. jan 1809 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 48905 Died: - Sørtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
5 M Markus Olson Baustad
AKA: Marcus Born: 3. aug 1817 - Sørtveit, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 17206 Christened: 10. aug 1817 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 17206 Died: 13. jun 1905 - Baustad, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 17207 Cause of Death: Alderdom. Buried: 19. jun 1905 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 17207Spouse: Margrethe Gudmundsdotter Marr: (Unmarried)
Ole Tolleivson Mong and Kirsten Markusdotter
Husband Ole Tolleivson Mong 13755
Born: 1719 - Dybing, Helleland, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 22. mar 1719 - Helleland kyrkje, Helleland, Rogaland, Norway 13449 Died: - Mong, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
Father: Tolleff Knudson Dybing 25739 Mother: Marit Svendsdotter
Marriage: 29. oct 1744 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway
Other Spouse: Berte Kristensdotter - 11. nov 1742 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway
Other Spouse: Ågot Knudsdotter 13756 - 22. mar 1749 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, NorwayEvents
• Censuses: 1758, Mong, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway.
Wife Kirsten Markusdotter
Born: Christened: Died: Cir 1748 - Mong, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
Children
1 M Ivar Olson
Born: 1745 - Mong, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 22. jul 1745 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: Buried:
2 M Tollef Olson
Born: 1748 - Mong, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 17. sep 1748 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: Buried:
Ivar Rasmusson Skadberg and Margrete Markusdotter
Husband Ivar Rasmusson Skadberg
AKA: Iffver Born: 1674 - Seglem, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 1. nov 1674 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: - Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
Father: Rasmus Taraldson Seglem Mother: Tala Jakobsdotter
Marriage: 24. jun 1697 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, NorwayEvents
• Censuses: 1701, Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway.
Wife Margrete Markusdotter
Born: 1675 - Sæstad, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 4. apr 1675 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: - Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
Father: Marcus Larsson Sæstad Mother:
Children
1 F Tala Ivarsdotter
AKA: Thale Born: 1699 - Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 1. nov 1699 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: Buried:
2 M Rasmus Ivarson
Born: 1701 - Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 16. oct 1701 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: Buried:
3 M Marcus Ivarson
Born: 1704 - Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 10. aug 1704 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: Buried:
4 M Villum Ivarson
AKA: Villumb Born: 1708 - Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Christened: 9. sep 1708 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway Died: Buried:
Jone J. Opsal and Margrethe Markusdotter
Husband Jone J. Opsal 17214
AKA: John, Johne Born: 29. jan 1859 - Opsal, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 19507 Christened: 13. feb 1859 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 19507 Died: 24. oct 1944 - Opsal, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway Buried:
Father: Jone Ågeson Opsal Mother: Helena Jonsdotter 17214
Marriage: 19. jul 1881 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 17215,17216
Other Spouse: Martha Ågesdotter - 1. apr 1889 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 17215,45737
Wife Margrethe Markusdotter
AKA: Anne Margrete, Anne Margrethe Born: 27. nov 1858 - Baustad, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 17212 Christened: 7. dec 1858 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 17212 Died: 17. apr 1888 - Opsal, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 17213 Cause of Death: Barselseng. Buried: 25. apr 1888 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 17213
Father: Markus Olson Baustad Mother: Margrethe Gudmundsdotter
Events
• Censuses: 1875, Bø, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway.
Children
General Notes: Husband - Jone J. Opsal
Johne Jonson Opsal vart gift tredje gong i 1904 med Helmine (Mina) Halvardsdotter (fødd i 1860 på Varland B.5.11; død i 1927), enka etter Ole Knudson N. Eie nr 17.
Gift 4. gong i 1927 med Marta Nordheim (Trevland bruk nr. 6(1), enka etter Jonas Larsson. Marta døydde i 1950.
General Notes: Wife - Margrethe Markusdotter
Foreldra var "Ungkarl Markus Olsen Sørtvedt, og Pige Margrethe Gudmundsdr. Buenstad."
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