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Tollak Ellingson Matingsdal and Ingeborg Svalesdotter




Husband Tollak Ellingson Matingsdal 38019

            AKA: Tollach
           Born: 25. jun 1816 - Sørskog, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38020
     Christened: 7. jul 1816 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38020
           Died: 5. aug 1905 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38021
         Buried: 12. aug 1905 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38021


         Father: Elling Tollakson Håland 30889
         Mother: Malene Gunnarsdotter 23577


       Marriage: 14. feb 1841 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38026,38027

   Other Spouse: Anne Malena Jensdotter 38022 - 7. nov 1852 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38023,38024

Events

• Confirmation: 20. oct 1833, Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway.




Wife Ingeborg Svalesdotter 38025

            AKA: Ingebor
           Born: 9. oct 1816 - Mjølhus, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38020,48946
     Christened: 13. oct 1816 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38020
           Died: 11. may 1852 - Herredsvela, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38026,48947
         Buried: 21. may 1852 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48947


Children
1 F Mallene Tollaksdotter 48948

            AKA: Malene
           Born: 19. may 1841 - Lintjørn, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48949
     Christened: 23. may 1841 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48949
           Died: 2. sep 1841 - Fuglestad, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48950
         Buried: 9. sep 1841 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48950



2 M Morten Tollakson Kvasheim 48948

           Born: 3. sep 1842 - Kvasheim, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 3. sep 1842 - Kvasheim, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 6. sep 1842 - Kvasheim, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48951
         Buried: 11. sep 1842 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48951



3 F Sirena Tollaksdotter 48948

           Born: 23. oct 1846 - Herredsvela, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38026,48952
     Christened: 15. nov 1846 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48952
           Died:  - Haugseng, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 



4 M Gabriel Tollakson Herredsvela 48948

           Born: 2. apr 1852 - Herredsvela, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 38026,48953
     Christened: 8. apr 1852 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 48953
           Died: 30. apr 1852 - Herredsvela, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 44734
         Buried: 6. may 1852 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 44734




General Notes: Husband - Tollak Ellingson Matingsdal

Tollach vart fødd 25. juni 1816 og døypt i Ogna kyrkje den 7. juli 1816. Han var uektefødd av "Moderen Pigen Mallene Gunders Datter Sørskog der Anglagde til barnefader ungkall Ellinf Tollachsen."

Den 20. søndag etter treining i 1833 var det konfirmasjon i Ogna.
Mellom konfirmantane var "Tollak Ellingsen Hÿlleland" på 17 år. "Foreldre: Elling Tollaksen og Malene Gundersd Sørskog."

"Ungkarl Tollak Ellingsen, Arbeidsmand af Hÿlleland gl: 24 aar." og "Pige Ingeborg Svalesdr. Tjenistpige af Melhus nu Lintjørn gl: 24 aar." vart vigde den 14 februar 1841 i Ogna kyrkje.
Forlovarane var "Husmand Svale JohnsenMelhus og gaardmand Isak Nilsen Hÿlleland."

"Enkemand Tollak Ellingsen, Huusmand, og pige Anne Malene Jensdatter." vart vigde i Ogna den 7. november 1852.
Tollak var 36 år og opphelt seg på "Foren under Herresvele." Far hans var"Elling Tollaksen".
Anne Malene var 26 år og oppheldt seg på "Mattingsdahl." Far hennar var "Jens Larsen".

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Far til Tollak kan ha vore Elling Tollakson søre Håland. Han er den einaste som er nemnd i 1801 i Nærbø, Varhaug og Ogna. Tollak må ha oppholdt seg hos Isak Nilsson Hølland, både når han vart konfiirmert og vigd.
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General Notes: Wife - Ingeborg Svalesdotter

Foreldra var "Huusmand Svale Johnsen Meelhuus og Marthe Peders Datter."
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Tore Ellingson Matingsdal and Anna Ommundsdotter d.y.




Husband Tore Ellingson Matingsdal 9613

           Born: 1727 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 
           Died: 25. feb 1776 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
         Buried: 


         Father: Elling Toreson Matingsdal
         Mother: Barbro Tollaksdotter 10425,30860


       Marriage: 19. jun 1757 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449

   Other Spouse: Inger Larsdotter 20705 - 11. jan 1761 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 29449



Wife Anna Ommundsdotter d.y. 12038

           Born: 1734 - Eikeland, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 20. oct 1734 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 1759 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
         Buried: 6. may 1759 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway


         Father: Omund Sigbjørnson Eikeland 11880
         Mother: Berthe Pedersdotter 11885




Children
1 M Tollach Toreson Matingsdal 9613

           Born: 1759 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 4. mar 1759 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 1759 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
         Buried: 




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Tore Nilsson Matingsdal and Malena Olsdotter




Husband Tore Nilsson Matingsdal

           Born: Cir 1670 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
       Marriage: Cir 1695 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 952

   Other Spouse: Karen Ellingsdotter 5668 - 6. jun 1702 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449



Wife Malena Olsdotter

           Born: Cir 1670
     Christened: 
           Died: Cir 1699 - Eikeland, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 

Events

• Probate: 9. mar 1699, Eikeland, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 F Anna Toresdotter 14290

           Born: 1698 - Eikeland, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 952
     Christened: 30. oct 1698 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 




General Notes: Husband - Tore Nilsson Matingsdal

Tore Nilsson var kalla Odland då han i 1702 kom til Matingsdal. Denne Tore er det nok litt samanblanding med ein annan Tore. For på Odland i Varhaug budde det ein Tore som var gift med Maren Kristoffersdotter Odland. Skifte etter dette ekteparet var i 1723, og den Tore Nilsson Odland som kom til Matingsdal må vere ein annan Tore Odland. Det er Odland i Bjerkreim òg, så det er ikkje urimeleg at Tore Nilsson kom frå Bjerkreim. Det står at han truleg var den Tore Eikeland som var nemnt på Eikeland Aua i 1698 og at han vart enkemann i 1698. Tore Nilsson på Eikeland Aua var gift første gong med Malena Olsdotter frå Eikeland Aua som det var skifte etter 09.03.1699. Dei hadde ei dotter Anna som var fødd 30.10.1698.
Tore Nilsson vart gift med enka på Matingsdal, Karen Ellingsdotter, og dei fekk åtte barn. Tore Nilsson bygsla ½ laup smør i Matingsdal av Didrich Heiermann i 1702. Heiermann var kaptein og Matingsdal var då utlagd til kapteinen sin frigard. 29449
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Tore Toreson Matingsdal d.y. and Malina Pedersdotter




Husband Tore Toreson Matingsdal d.y. 9613

           Born: 1713 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 6. jun 1713 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 1787 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
         Buried: 


         Father: Tore Nilsson Matingsdal
         Mother: Karen Ellingsdotter 5668


       Marriage: 10. oct 1735 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449



Wife Malina Pedersdotter 26172

           Born: 1706 - Ognedal, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 29357
     Christened: 
           Died: 1776 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 7. feb 1776 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449


         Father: Peder Ørjensson Ognedal 28235
         Mother: Brynhild Svendsdotter 9146


Marriage Events

• Engagement: 13. jun 1734, Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Thore Toreson Matingsdal 9613

            AKA: Thor
           Born: 1736 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 2. feb 1736 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 2. aug 1820 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 1576
         Buried: 3. aug 1820 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 1576
         Spouse: Elen Pedersdotter 9609
           Marr: 24. jun 1756 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 9614


2 F Berit Toresdotter 9613

           Born: 1739 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 26. jul 1739 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Berit Toresdotter 9613

           Born: 1747 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 30. apr 1747 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 1749 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
         Buried: 



4 F Karen Toresdotter 9613

           Born: 1750 - Matingsdal, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 29449
     Christened: 14. mar 1750 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 1790 - Herredsvela, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 4762
         Buried: 28. oct 1790 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway
         Spouse: Hans Ommundson Herredsvela 10439
           Marr: 17. apr 1784 - Ogna kyrkje, Ogna, Rogaland, Norway 4762



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Askild Askjellson Matre and Waljer Ommundsdotter




Husband Askild Askjellson Matre 13586

           Born: 1749 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 16. apr 1828 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 2164
         Buried: 24. apr 1828 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 2164


         Father: Askjell Askjellson Matre 13586
         Mother: Ingeborg Henningsdotter 7116


       Marriage: 1780 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13692

Events

• Censuses: 1801, Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway.




Wife Waljer Ommundsdotter 13690

            AKA: Walger
           Born: 1754 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
     Christened: 
           Died: 16. feb 1819 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 2164
         Buried: 23. feb 1819 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 2164


         Father: Omund Olson Matre 13684
         Mother: Marita Askjellsdotter 13586


Events

• Censuses: 1801, Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Askjell Askjellson Haugen 13690

           Born: 1780 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
     Christened: 
           Died: 1784 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
         Buried: 



2 F Ingeborg Askjellsdotter 13690

           Born: 1782 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
     Christened: 
           Died: 1783 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
         Buried: 



3 F Ingeborg Askjellsdotter 13690

           Born: 1784 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
     Christened: 
           Died: 1784 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
         Buried: 



4 F Martha Askjellsdotter d.e. 13690

            AKA: Marita
           Born: 1789 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
     Christened: 
           Died: 27. dec 1850 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 1470
         Buried: 31. dec 1850 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 1470
         Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


5 F Martha Askjellsdotter d.y.

            AKA: Marthe
           Born: 1791 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 31. jul 1791 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 2188
           Died:  - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Vier Viarson Matre
           Marr: 2. may 1817 - Åkre kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 2188


6 M Askjell Askjellson Haugen 13690

           Born: 1794 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
     Christened: 
           Died: 1795 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
         Buried: 



7 F Valgjerd Askjellsdotter 13690

           Born: 1800 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
     Christened: 
           Died: 1800 - Haugen, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13691
         Buried: 




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Askjell Askjellson Matre and Kari Torgersdotter




Husband Askjell Askjellson Matre 13586

           Born: 1672 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 1758 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
         Buried: 


         Father: Askjell Larsson Matre 13586
         Mother: 


       Marriage: Cir 1710 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606



Wife Kari Torgersdotter

           Born: Cir 1690
     Christened: 
           Died: Cir 1764 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
         Buried: 


Children
1 M Askjell Askjellson Matre 13586

           Born: 1715 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 1756 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Ingeborg Henningsdotter 7116
           Marr: 1745 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606


2 F Marita Askjellsdotter 13586

           Born: Cir 1718 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 1770 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13636
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Torbjørn Haldorson Matre 13635
           Marr: Cir 1740 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13636
         Spouse: Omund Olson Matre 13684
           Marr: 1753 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13636


3 M Torgier Askjellson Tungesvik 13586

            AKA: Targier, Torgiels
           Born: 1721 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 1781 - Tungesvik indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 15502
         Buried: 1. sep 1781 - Skånevik kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 426
         Spouse: Anna Henningsdotter d.e. 7116
           Marr: 27. jun 1756 - Skånevik kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 426,15502


4 F Ingeborg Askjellsdotter 13586

           Born: 1725 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: After 1764 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Tollef Haldorson Matre 13635
           Marr: Cir 1745 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13640


5 M Lars Askjellson Matre 13586

           Born: 1726 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 1786 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 35349
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Ingeborg Hugnesdotter
           Marr: 1753 - Åkre kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 35349



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Askjell Larsson Matre




Husband Askjell Larsson Matre

           Born: 
     Christened: 
           Died: After 1640 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 
       Marriage: 



Wife

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Children
1 M Lars Askjellson Matre 13586

            AKA: Lauris
           Born: 1602 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 




General Notes: Husband - Askjell Larsson Matre

Askjel var bonde på klosterjorda på Matre i ein førti års tid, frå ikring 1600. Truleg var han son til brukaren før han, Lars som er nemnt på ytre Matre frå 1590 til 1598. Askjel er nemnt klosterlensmann i 1625 og var dermed friteken frå leidangskatt. Han hadde sonen Lauris. 13606


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Askjell Larsson Matre




Husband Askjell Larsson Matre 13586

           Born: 1625 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: After 1712 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Lars Askjellson Matre 13586
         Mother: 


       Marriage: 



Wife

           Born: 
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 


Children
1 F Guren Askjellsdotter 13586

           Born: Cir 1663 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 1749 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 8. jun 1749 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 426
         Spouse: Ørjan Sjurson Matre 5048
           Marr: Cir 1690 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13585


2 M Tore Askjellson 13586

           Born: 1670 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 M Askjell Askjellson Matre 13586

           Born: 1672 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 1758 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Kari Torgersdotter
           Marr: Cir 1710 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606


4 M Jon Askjellson Hausnes 13586

           Born: 1673 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 40724
     Christened: 
           Died: 1742 - Hausnes, Etne, Hordaland, Norway 40724
         Buried: 



5 M Halver Askjellson Sævareid 13586

           Born: 1674 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 1759 - Sævareid nedre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 23. dec 1759 - Åkre kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 426
         Spouse: Guro Askjellsdotter 13608
           Marr: Cir 1700 - Ænes kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 13607


6 M Johannes Askjellson 13586

           Born: 1693 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13606
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




General Notes: Husband - Askjell Larsson Matre

Askjell Laurisson sat helst i tronge kår i 1712 etter å ha "lidet ildskade" fire år før. Han var skuldig 20 riksdalar "som de til deres Huser Opbyggelse har laant". Kva kona heitte er ikkje kjent, men det er nemnt 6 barn etter han. 13606
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Askjell Viarson Matre and Ågota Pedersdotter




Husband Askjell Viarson Matre 9155

           Born: 1772 - Vik, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 13750
     Christened: 
           Died: 1845 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 9156
         Buried: 


         Father: Viar Knudson Vik 13749
         Mother: Ågot Askjellsdotter 9155


       Marriage: 1798 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 9156



Wife Ågota Pedersdotter

           Born: 1772 - Lio, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 1842 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Peder Torbjørnson Lien
         Mother: Sara Andersdotter 3725




Children
1 F Agathe Askjellsdotter 11762

           Born: 1799 - Matre indre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 9156
     Christened: 
           Died: 1836 - Lio, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 9153
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Omund Ommundson Lien 2266
           Marr: Cir 1820 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 11763



General Notes: Wife - Ågota Pedersdotter

Kjelder:
Fødd: Skåneviksoga I, Holmedal (A.Haugland 1981) side 437
Død: Skåneviksoga I, Holmedal (A.Haugland 1981) side 338
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Erich Haldorson Matre and Barbro Olsdotter




Husband Erich Haldorson Matre 26356

           Born: 1671 - Vika, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 48954
     Christened: 
           Died: 1735 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 26357
         Buried: 
       Marriage: Cir 1695 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 26357

Events

• Probate: 18. mar 1735, Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway.




Wife Barbro Olsdotter 2191

           Born: 1675 - Sunde, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 7702
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Ole Gauteson Sunde
         Mother: Marita Toresdotter




Children
1 F Marta Eriksdotter 26354

           Born: Cir 1695 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 



2 M Haldor Erikson Kleppe 26354

           Born: 1699 - Matre ytre, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 26355
     Christened: 
           Died: 1782 - Kleppe øvre, Tysnes, Hordaland, Norway 17072
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Lisbet Bårdsdotter
           Marr: Cir 1725 - Holmedal kyrkje, Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway 26357




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