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Johannes Jonson Fausk and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Johannes Jonson Fausk

            AKA: Johans
           Born: 1774 - Valo, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 16. oct 1774 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 71
           Died: 10. jan 1862 - Fausk, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 1493
         Buried: 18. jan 1862 - Kvinnherad kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 1493


         Father: Jon Hansson Bjelland 6644
         Mother: Lisbet Olsdotter 6645


       Marriage: 22. nov 1799 - Husnes kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 3114

   Other Spouse: Sara Halvorsdotter - 8. jan 1815 - Kvinnherad kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 1207

Events

• Censuses: 1801, Bjelland (Husnes), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway.




Wife Eli Andersdotter

           Born: 1773 - Bjelland (Husnes), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 28. nov 1773 - Husnes kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 1227
           Died: Cir 1813 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Anders Samsonson Bjelland d.y.
         Mother: Eli Olsdotter


Events

• Censuses: 1801, Bjelland (Husnes), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway.


Children
1 F Lisbet Johannesdotter

           Born: 1800 - Bjelland (Husnes), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M Anders Johannesson Landa

           Born: 1802 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 6. jul 1802 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died: Bef 1865 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Eli Knudsdotter
           Marr: 24. jun 1829 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway


3 M John Johannesson

           Born: 1804 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 8. aug 1804 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 



4 M Ole Johannesson

           Born: 1806 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 22. may 1806 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 



5 F Marthe Johannesdotter

            AKA: Martha
           Born: 1808 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 11. dec 1808 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died: 20. oct 1881 - Tofte nedre, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1633
 Cause of Death: Nervesvækkelse
         Buried: 29. oct 1881 - Eid kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1633



6 F Guri Johannesdotter

           Born: 1810 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 26. aug 1810 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 



7 F Eli Johannesdotter

           Born: 1813 - Landa, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 1. mar 1813 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 736
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Nils Nilsson Hidle and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Nils Nilsson Hidle 6646

           Born: 1785 - Hidle nordre, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 25. mar 1785 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 4159
           Died: 24. oct 1863 - Hidle nordre, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6127
         Buried: 31. oct 1863 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6127


         Father: Niles Nilsson Hidle 4160
         Mother: Guri Torbjørnsdotter 6647


       Marriage: 8. jul 1807 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 4159

   Other Spouse: Siri Jonsdotter - 2. jul 1827 - Årdal kyrkje, Årdal, Rogaland, Norway 4159



Wife Eli Andersdotter 3906

           Born: 1783 - Vik, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 12. jan 1783 - Nedstrand kyrkje, Nedstrand, Rogaland, Norway 6402
           Died: 14. feb 1825 - Hidle nordre, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6648
         Buried: 20. feb 1825 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6648


         Father: Anders Bjørnson Vik 3906
         Mother: Anniken Nilsdotter 4160




Children
1 F Guri Nilsdotter

           Born: 1808 - Hidle nordre, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 16. oct 1808 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6649
           Died: 11. sep 1882 - Rørheim, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6649,6650
         Buried: 19. sep 1882 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6650
         Spouse: Knud Knudson Rørheim
           Marr: Cir 1830 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6649
         Spouse: Aage Ågeson Rørheim
           Marr: 6. apr 1852 - Sjernarøy kyrkje, Sjernarøy, Rogaland, Norway 6649,6651



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Erik Olson Dagsland and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Erik Olson Dagsland 493

           Born: 1660 - Dagsland, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway 492
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Dagsland, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Ole Helgeson Dagsland 493
         Mother: 


       Marriage: Cir 1711 - Bokn kyrkje, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway 492

   Other Spouse: Torborg Jensdotter - Cir 1685 - Bokn kyrkje, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway 492



Wife Eli Andersdotter

           Born: 
     Christened: 
           Died: Cir 1733 - Dagsland, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 

Events

• Probate: 1733, Dagsland, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Anders Erikson 493

           Born: 1712 - Dagsland, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway 492
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 F Torborg Eriksdotter 493

           Born: 1720 - Dagsland, Bokn, Rogaland, Norway 492
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Arne Arneson Brandval d.e. and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Arne Arneson Brandval d.e.

           Born: 1718 - Hofoss, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
     Christened: 20. feb 1718 - Brandval kyrkje, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway 6652
           Died:  - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Arne Eivindson Hofoss
         Mother: Olaug Gunnarsdotter


       Marriage: 24. oct 1745 - Brandval kyrkje, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway 6652



Wife Eli Andersdotter

           Born: 1725 - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
     Christened: 2. sep 1725 - Brandval kyrkje, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway 6652
           Died:  - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Anders Jonson Brandval
         Mother: Kari Pedersdotter


Marriage Events

• Engagement: 28. aug 1745, Brandval kyrkje, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway.


Children
1 F Kari Arnesdotter

           Born: 1753 - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
     Christened: 14. nov 1753 - Grue kyrkje, Grue, Hedmark, Norway 4573
           Died:  - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
         Buried: 
         Status: Dead as a child



2 F Kari Arnesdotter

           Born: 1755 - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
     Christened: 30. oct 1755 - Grue kyrkje, Grue, Hedmark, Norway 4573
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 M Anders Arneson Daler

           Born: 1757 - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
     Christened: 29. dec 1757 - Brandval kyrkje, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway 4573
           Died:  - Daler, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Thore Gunnarsdotter
           Marr: 17. oct 1780 - Brandval kyrkje, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway 6653


4 F Marthe Arnesdotter

           Born: 1761 - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
     Christened: 31. may 1761 - Grue kyrkje, Grue, Hedmark, Norway 4573
           Died: 
         Buried: 



5 M Ole Arneson

           Born: 1766 - Brandval, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway
     Christened: 22. jun 1766 - Brandval kyrkje, Brandval, Hedmark, Norway 4573
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Eivind Johannesson Hesby and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Eivind Johannesson Hesby 6654

           Born: 1750 - Steinnes, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6655
     Christened: 
           Died: 1822 - Hesby, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6656
         Buried: 


         Father: Johannes Erikson Steinnes 6657
         Mother: Kari Eriksdotter 3626


       Marriage: 1785 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6656



Wife Eli Andersdotter

           Born: 1754 - Hesby, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 1826 - Hesby, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Anders Jonson Hesby d.y. 5423
         Mother: Berthe Rasmusdotter 5421




Children

General Notes: Wife - Eli Andersdotter

Kjelder:
Fødd: Finnøy Gard og Ætt bind I (H. Bjørkvik 1993) side 352
Død: Finnøy Gard og Ætt bind I (H. Bjørkvik 1993) side 340
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Svend Nilsson Kindingstad and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Svend Nilsson Kindingstad 6658

           Born: 1749 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
     Christened: 
           Died: 1804 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
         Buried: 26. aug 1804 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077


         Father: Niels Svendson Kindingstad 5381
         Mother: Margrethe Jakobsdotter 6660


       Marriage: 1780 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 6659



Wife Eli Andersdotter 6661

            AKA: Elie
           Born: 1761 - Økstra, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 6662
     Christened: 26. apr 1761 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 10. oct 1826 - Meling, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626
         Buried: 20. oct 1826 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626


         Father: Anders Svendson Økstra 5381
         Mother: Marta Rasmusdotter d.y. 4355,6663



   Other Spouse: Ole Knudson Meling 3681 - 21. jul 1805 - Talgje kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077,3698


Children
1 M Nils Andreas Svendson Kindingstad 6658

           Born: 1782 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
     Christened: 
           Died: 1782 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
         Buried: 



2 F Margrethe Svendsdotter 6658

           Born: 1784 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
     Christened: 19. sep 1784 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077
           Died: 6. mar 1844 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 309
         Buried: 14. mar 1844 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 309
         Spouse: Niels Svendson Fister 6664
           Marr: 8. jul 1804 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077,6665


3 M Nils Svendson Kindingstad 6658

            AKA: Niels
           Born: 1789 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
     Christened: 
           Died: 23. aug 1842 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626
         Buried: 29. aug 1842 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626
         Spouse: Inger Olsdotter 6666
           Marr: 30. jun 1811 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077,6667


4 F Kari Svendsdotter

           Born: 1791 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 20. mar 1791 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6668
           Died: 11. may 1872 - Vignes nore, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6669,6670
         Buried: 17. may 1872 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6670
         Spouse: Christian Olson Vignes 6671
           Marr: 13. oct 1816 - Talgje kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6669,6672,6673


5 M Anders Svendson Kindingstad 6658

           Born: 1799 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6667
     Christened: 29. sep 1799 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 22. feb 1877 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 5214
         Buried: 2. mar 1877 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 5214
         Spouse: Elsa Danielsdotter 6674
           Marr: 3. jan 1828 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626,6675
         Spouse: Inger Andersdotter 6676
           Marr: (Unmarried)



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Ole Knudson Meling and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Ole Knudson Meling 3681

           Born: 1764 - Meling, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 3698
     Christened: 
           Died: 6. feb 1817 - Meling, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626
         Buried: 16. feb 1817 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626


         Father: Knud Olson Meling 6677
         Mother: Marta Kristoffersdotter 3700


       Marriage: 21. jul 1805 - Talgje kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077,3698

   Other Spouse: Elen Nilsdotter 6658 - 1787 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 3698



Wife Eli Andersdotter 6661

            AKA: Elie
           Born: 1761 - Økstra, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 6662
     Christened: 26. apr 1761 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 10. oct 1826 - Meling, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626
         Buried: 20. oct 1826 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 626


         Father: Anders Svendson Økstra 5381
         Mother: Marta Rasmusdotter d.y. 4355,6663



   Other Spouse: Svend Nilsson Kindingstad 6658 - 1780 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 6659

Marriage Events

• Marriage Notice: 16. jun 1805, Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
Had no children
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Svend Svendson Fister and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Svend Svendson Fister 2959

           Born: 1666 - Skeie, Sand, Rogaland, Norway 2960
     Christened: 
           Died: 1737 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
         Buried: 


         Father: Svend Olson Skeie 2962
         Mother: Siri Tormodsdotter 2644


       Marriage: Cir 1705 - Årdal kyrkje, Årdal, Rogaland, Norway 6678

   Other Spouse: Siri Eriksdotter 6679 - Cir 1691 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678



Wife Eli Andersdotter 6680

           Born: Cir 1685 - Riskedal, Årdal, Rogaland, Norway 6681
     Christened: 
           Died: 1762 - Øvrabø, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
         Buried: 


         Father: Anders Larsson Riskedal 6682
         Mother: Malena Nilsdotter 1475




Children
1 F Siri Svendsdotter 5381

           Born: 1708 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
     Christened: 
           Died: 1796 - Tøtland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 3. may 1796 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 6683
         Spouse: Ole Ormson Fister 5436
           Marr: Cir 1725 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6683
         Spouse: Johne Knudson Tøtland 5219
           Marr: 1759 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 5437


2 F Malena Svendsdotter 5381

           Born: 1714 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
     Christened: 
           Died: 1795 - Bergeland, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 6249
         Buried: 29. mar 1795 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 1241
         Spouse: Johannes Johannesson Hauske 6684
           Marr: Cir 1732 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6685
         Spouse: Orm Kristenson Bergeland 6248
           Marr: 1743 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 6685


3 M Svend Svendson Fister d.e. 5381

            AKA: Swend
           Born: 1715 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
     Christened: 
           Died: 1802 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
         Buried: 16. may 1802 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 1041
         Spouse: Siri Larsdotter 6686
           Marr: Cir 1740 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
         Spouse: Kari Jensdotter 6687
           Marr: 13. jun 1791 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 829,6678


4 M Anders Svendson Økstra 5381

           Born: 1718 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
     Christened: 
           Died: 1805 - Økstra, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 14. feb 1805 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 884
         Spouse: Anna Jonsdotter 6688
           Marr: Cir 1743 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 6689
         Spouse: Marta Rasmusdotter d.y. 4355,6663
           Marr: 1750 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 6662
         Spouse: Kari Bjørnsdotter 3220
           Marr: 12. nov 1769 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 829,6662
         Spouse: Kari Eriksdotter 6690
           Marr: 5. jul 1798 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 884


5 M Niels Svendson Kindingstad 5381

           Born: 1722 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
     Christened: 
           Died: 1804 - Kingestad, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
         Buried: 1. sep 1804 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077
         Spouse: Margrethe Jakobsdotter 6660
           Marr: 1746 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 6659
         Spouse: Anne Gunnarsdotter 3625
           Marr: 17. jul 1781 - Hesby kyrkje, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway 1077,6659


6 M Sven Svendson Nådland d.y. 5381

            AKA: Svend
           Born: 1728 - Fister nedre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6678
     Christened: 
           Died: 1795 - Nådland, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 6691
         Buried: 6. sep 1795 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 1241
         Spouse: Brønnla Bergesdotter 6692
           Marr: 1753 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6693



General Notes: Husband - Svend Svendson Fister

Svein Sveinson frå Skeie i Sand gifta seg med enka på Nedre Fister, Siri Eriksdotter. Siri døydde ikring 1704 i følgje Rogaland Historielag Årshefte 1952 side 57. Svein fekk bygslebrev på heile garden av Nils Osmundson Øye i 1693. Seinare skifte garden eigar. Svein bygsla to laupar smør av Jørgen Nessa i 1720. I 1736, året før han døydde, kjøpte han denne parten av Jørgen for 500 riksdalar. Den siste tredjeparten av garden hadde andre kona hans, Eli, fått gåvebrev på i 1717 frå faren Anders Larsson Riskedal. 6678


General Notes: Wife - Eli Andersdotter

"Enchen Elj" er nemnt som brukar av Øvrabø i 1745 og på slutten av 1750-talet. 6694
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Torstein Larsson Hallaråker and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Torstein Larsson Hallaråker 6695

           Born: 1692 - Hallaråker, Jondal, Hordaland, Norway 6696
     Christened: 
           Died: 1743 - Hallaråker, Jondal, Hordaland, Norway 6696
         Buried: 


         Father: Lars Torsteinson Hallaråker d.e. 642
         Mother: Anna Sjovatsdotter 6697


       Marriage: 1741 - Strandebarm kyrkje, Strandebarm, Hordaland, Norway 6696

   Other Spouse: Ingeborg Andersdotter - 1725 - Strandebarm kyrkje, Strandebarm, Hordaland, Norway 6696



Wife Eli Andersdotter 6508

           Born: 1703 - Kysnes, Strandebarm, Hordaland, Norway 6696
     Christened: 
           Died: 1770 - Hallaråker, Jondal, Hordaland, Norway 6696
         Buried: 


         Father: Anders Heineson Kysnes 6508
         Mother: Marta Johannesdotter




Children

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Elling Andersson Tyse and Eli Andersdotter




Husband Elling Andersson Tyse 1273

            AKA: Erling
           Born: 1825 - Tyse (prestegarden), Stord, Hordaland, Norway 1274
     Christened: 
           Died: 28. dec 1901 - Tyse (prestegarden), Stord, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 4. jan 1902 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway


         Father: Anders Jakobson Tyse
         Mother: Kirsti Fransdotter 1273


       Marriage: 16. nov 1887 - Ølve kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 1274

   Other Spouse: Synneve Toresdotter 1273 - 30. may 1850 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway

   Other Spouse: Johanne Torsteinsdotter - 24. jun 1881 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 1274

Events

• Censuses: 1865, Tyse (prestegarden), Stord, Hordaland, Norway.

• Censuses: 1900, Tyse (prestegarden), Stord, Hordaland, Norway.




Wife Eli Andersdotter 6698

           Born: 1835 - Husa (Ølve), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 6699
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Tyse (prestegarden), Stord, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 

Events

• Censuses: 1875, Haugland, Stord, Hordaland, Norway.

• Censuses: 1900, Tyse (prestegarden), Stord, Hordaland, Norway.


Children
Had no children
General Notes: Wife - Eli Andersdotter

Foreldra var Anders Vilhelm Villumson frå Nedrevåge i Tysnes (1785-1851) og Alida Rasmusdotter Tråvik (35e).



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