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Sten Nilsson Vestbø and Olene Halvorsdotter




Husband Sten Nilsson Vestbø

            AKA: Steen
           Born: 1798 - Skikelstrand, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 26. aug 1798 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 21. jan 1864 - Vestbø, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534
         Buried: 24. mar 1864 - Sandeid kyrkje, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534


         Father: Niels Halvorson Vestbø
         Mother: Anne Steinsdotter 3803


       Marriage: 24. jun 1837 - Sandeid kyrkje, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 605

  Other Partner: Liva Larsdotter -  (Unmarried)

   Other Spouse: Kari Halvorsdotter - 3. jul 1832 - Sandeid kyrkje, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 605



Wife Olene Halvorsdotter

            AKA: Olina, Oline
           Born: 3. sep 1817 - Midt-Helgevoll, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1188
     Christened: 7. sep 1817 - Vikedal kyrkje, Vikedal, Rogaland, Norway 1188
           Died: 9. oct 1852 - Vestbø, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534
         Buried: 16. oct 1852 - Sandeid kyrkje, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534


         Father: Halvor Hansson Berget
         Mother: Liva Olsdotter 18850


Events

• Confirmation: 14. oct 1832, Sandeid kyrkje, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 F Liva Steinsdotter

           Born: 5. feb 1851 - Vestbø, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534
     Christened: 9. feb 1851 - Sandeid kyrkje, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534
           Died: 31. oct 1851 - Vestbø, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534
         Buried: 8. nov 1851 - Sandeid kyrkje, Sandeid, Rogaland, Norway 1534




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Ole Pederson Lind and Rachel Halvorsdotter




Husband Ole Pederson Lind

           Born: Cir 1680
     Christened: 
           Died: Bef 1773 - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
       Marriage: 20. nov 1720 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 99,5562



Wife Rachel Halvorsdotter

            AKA: Rachell Røn
           Born: 1685
     Christened: 
           Died: 1773 - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 25. aug 1773 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 664

Marriage Events

• Engagement: 19. jul 1720, Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Peder Olson Lind

           Born: 1721 - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 27. apr 1721 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 1550
           Died: 1803 - Østervågs gate, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 7. may 1803 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 39136
         Spouse: Anne Christine Vogt
           Marr: 11. oct 1753 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 1548,5562


2 F Birgette Olsdotter

            AKA: Birgette Lind
           Born: 1726 - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 28. jun 1726 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 1550
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 M Halvor Olson Lind

            AKA: Halfver
           Born: 1728 - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 3. sep 1728 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 1550
           Died: 
         Buried: 




General Notes: Wife - Rachel Halvorsdotter

"Rachel Halvers dr. Enke , omtrent 90 aar" vart gravlagd i Stavanger onsdag den 25. august 1773.
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Lars Tjerandson Røyneberg and Ragnel Halvorsdotter




Husband Lars Tjerandson Røyneberg 9804

           Born: 1744 - Røyneberg, Sola, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 13. dec 1744 - Sola kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 5851
           Died: 1790 - Røyneberg, Sola, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 13. jun 1790 - Sola kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 5851


         Father: Tieran Isakson Røyneberg 5852
         Mother: Berthe Gitlesdotter 12896


       Marriage: 25. mar 1776 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 5851

   Other Spouse: Kirsten Eriksdotter 11900 - Cir 1788 - Sola kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 5851



Wife Ragnel Halvorsdotter 6029

           Born: 1743 - Austrått, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 10667
     Christened: 1. dec 1743 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4856
           Died: 1788 - Røyneberg, Sola, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 20. jan 1788 - Sola kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 5851


         Father: Halvor Endreson Austrått
         Mother: Maria Olsdotter 5468




Children
1 M Tjerand Larsson Røyneberg 32472

           Born: 1777 - Røyneberg, Sola, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 26. jan 1777 - Sola kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 11901
           Died: Cir 1778 - Røyneberg, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 11901
         Buried: 



2 M Tjerand Larsson Kolnes 32472

           Born: 1778 - Røyneberg, Sola, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 27. dec 1778 - Sola kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 11901
           Died: 27. jan 1864 - Kolnes nordre, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 11901
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Maren Monsdotter 11851
           Marr: 17. nov 1830 - Håland kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 11901



General Notes: Husband - Lars Tjerandson Røyneberg

Lars Tjerandson Røyneberg bygsla bruket etter faren, og skylda var framleis 21 spann. Han vart gift første gong med Ragnhild Hallvardsdotter Austrått og andre gong med Kirsten Eriksdotter Røyneberg. Lars vart gravlagd 13.06.1790, skifte 17.07.1790. Lars hadde fire barn med Ragnhild og ei dotter med Kirsten. 5851
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Anders Svendson Løvbrekke and Ragnele Halvorsdotter




Husband Anders Svendson Løvbrekke

           Born: 1726 - Veland, Strand, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 26. nov 1726 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 455
           Died:  - Prestegarden (Løvbrekke), Strand, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Svend Svendson Veland 12803
         Mother: Ragnhild Knudsdotter


       Marriage: 1. jan 1753 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 3654



Wife Ragnele Halvorsdotter

           Born: 1730 - Meland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Prestegarden (Løvbrekke), Strand, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Halvor Larsson Rossøen 20947
         Mother: Anna Halvorsdotter




Children
1 F Ragnele Andersdotter

           Born: 1753 - Veland, Strand, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 26. aug 1753 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 3654
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M Halvor Andersson

           Born: 1755 - Meltveit, Strand, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 30. mar 1755 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 455
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Gunnele Andersdotter

           Born: 1766 - Prestegarden (Løvbrekke), Strand, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 24. aug 1766 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 3654
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Reiar Ivarson Steinsland and Ragnhild Halvorsdotter




Husband Reiar Ivarson Steinsland 11790

           Born: 1767 - Steinsland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 20411
     Christened: 
           Died: 1828 - Steinsland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 20411
         Buried: 


         Father: Ivar Olson Steinsland 38743
         Mother: Martha Reiarsdotter 11790


       Marriage: 1801 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 20411



Wife Ragnhild Halvorsdotter 21759

            AKA: Ragnede
           Born: 1776 - Hetland indre, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 30000
     Christened: 
           Died: 1817 - Steinsland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 20411
         Buried: 


         Father: Halvor Knudson Hetland 4152
         Mother: Anna Olsdotter 21759


Events

• Censuses: 1801, Hetland indre, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Iver Reiarson Stensland 11790

           Born: 1804 - Steinsland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 20411
     Christened: 29. sep 1804 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 1041
           Died: 7. aug 1871 - Steinsland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 267
         Buried: 12. aug 1871 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 267
         Spouse: Eli Olsdotter 8806
           Marr: 29. jun 1824 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 2911,21552


2 F Martha Reiarsdotter 11790

            AKA: Marthe
           Born: 1813 - Steinsland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 20411
     Christened: 25. dec 1813 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 1041
           Died: 1. nov 1892 - Vervik, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 16942
         Buried: 7. dec 1892 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 16942
         Spouse: Ole Jonson Østerhus 16475
           Marr: 12. jul 1845 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 39137,39138
         Spouse: Bjørn Olson Vervik 24072
           Marr: 29. dec 1847 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 3648,20933



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Lars Rasmusson Meland and Ragnhild Halvorsdotter




Husband Lars Rasmusson Meland 20947

           Born: 1671 - Meland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 18250
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Meland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Rasmus Ellingson Meland 20947
         Mother: 


       Marriage: Cir 1701 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 18250



Wife Ragnhild Halvorsdotter

           Born: Cir 1675
     Christened: 
           Died: Cir 1723 - Meland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 

Events

• Probate: 1723, Meland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Halvor Larsson Rossøen 20947

           Born: 1703 - Meland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 18250
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Hovda, Finnøy, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Anna Halvorsdotter
           Marr: Cir 1725 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 6903


2 M Rasmus Larsson Vaula 20947

           Born: 1706 - Meland, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 18250
     Christened: 
           Died: 1776 - Vaula, Strand, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 10. nov 1776 - Strand kyrkje, Strand, Rogaland, Norway 1684




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Ejnar Johanson Mosdalen and Ragnhild Halvorsdotter




Husband Ejnar Johanson Mosdalen 29920

            AKA: Ener
           Born: 1792 - Sønsterud østre, Nore, Buskerud, Norway
     Christened: 30. dec 1792 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39139
           Died: 21. jul 1882 - Eide, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39140
         Buried: 27. jul 1882 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39140


         Father: Johan Einarson Sønsterud 17349
         Mother: Brynild Tolleivsdotter 17345


       Marriage: 26. aug 1821 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39141,39142

  Other Partner: Kjersti Torbjørnsdotter 29921 -  (Unmarried)

Events

• Funeral service: 30. jul 1882, Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway.




Wife Ragnhild Halvorsdotter 39143

            AKA: Ragnild
           Born: 1799 - Vetterhus, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39144
     Christened: 
           Died: 22. apr 1891 - Hvåle, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39145
         Buried: 28. apr 1891 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39145

Events

• Christening confirmation (in church): 19. jan 1799, Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway.

• Censuses: 1801, Svalestuen, Nore, Buskerud, Norway.

• Funeral service: 10. mar 1891, Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway.


Children
1 F Brynnild Einarsdotter d.y. 39146

           Born: 21. oct 1822 - Hvåle, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39147
     Christened: 20. nov 1822 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39147
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M Johannes Einarson Hostveiteiet 39146

           Born: 6. jun 1825 - Hvåle, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39148
     Christened: 26. jun 1825 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39148
           Died: 21. jan 1890 - Skaget, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39149
         Buried: 1. mar 1890 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39149



3 F Birgit Einarsdotter 39146

            AKA: Bergith
           Born: 5. dec 1826 - Hvåle, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39150
     Christened: 14. jan 1827 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39150
           Died:  - , Våle, Vestfold, Norway
         Buried: 



4 F Ragnild Einarsdotter 39146

           Born: 26. mar 1829 - Hvåle, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39151
     Christened: 3. apr 1829 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39151
           Died: 25. feb 1865 - Eide, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39152
         Buried: 4. mar 1865 - Nore kyrkje, Nore, Buskerud, Norway 39152




General Notes: Husband - Ejnar Johanson Mosdalen

"Ungk: Ener Johans: Eide 28 aar, Pigen Ragnild Halvorsd: Eide, 22 aar" vart vigde i Nore kyrkje den 28. august 1821. Forlovarar var "Ole Ols: Eide og Greger Ols: ibid."

"G: Fattiglem Ejnar Johannesen Mossedalen" døydde i "Ejdseje" den 21. juli 1882 og vart gravlagd i Nore den 27. juli 1882.


General Notes: Wife - Ragnhild Halvorsdotter

Foreldra var Halvor Tollevson (Sælebakkeiet) og Bergit Knudsdotter (Kollandsrudeiet) som budde på Teigshaugen under Teigen då Bergit døydde i 1831.
Ragnhild vart fødd medan dei budde på Vetterhuseiet.
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Ole Isakson Tveit and Ragnhilde Halvorsdotter




Husband Ole Isakson Tveit

           Born: 1768 - Kvanndal, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 17. jan 1768 - Kinsarvik kyrkje, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway
           Died: 15. nov 1858 - Tveit indre, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 39153
         Buried: 20. nov 1858 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 39153


         Father: Isaac Jonson Haugen 3775
         Mother: Gyri Olsdotter


       Marriage: 14. jul 1799 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway

Events

• Censuses: 1801, Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway.




Wife Ragnhilde Halvorsdotter

            AKA: Brynille, Ragnille
           Born: 1777 - Kjønaas, Hol (Hallingdal), Buskerud, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 2. jun 1865 - Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 39154
         Buried: 9. jun 1865 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 39154


         Father: Halvor Tolleivson Skogen 36543
         Mother: Helga Helliksdotter


Events

• Censuses: 1801, Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 F Malena Olsdotter

           Born: 1800 - Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 F Helga Olsdotter

           Born: 1804 - Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 10490
     Christened: 5. feb 1804 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
           Died:  - Flatnes, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Jon Olson Flatnes 10461
           Marr: 9. nov 1830 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 10490


3 F Guri Olsdotter

            AKA: Gyrie
           Born: 1806 - Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 3. mar 1806 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 



4 F Malena Olsdotter

           Born: 1808 - Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 18. jun 1808 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 



5 M Ole Olson Tveit

           Born: 1810 - Smedsvik, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 5. oct 1810 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 39155
           Died: 11. apr 1874 - Tveit, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 39156
         Buried: 18. apr 1874 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 39156
         Spouse: Marta Knudsdotter
           Marr: 10. nov 1841 - Skjold kyrkje, Skjold, Rogaland, Norway 34020



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Lars Pederson Mjølhus and Ragnilla Halvorsdotter




Husband Lars Pederson Mjølhus

           Born: 1781 - Barkeland, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 16881
     Christened: 
           Died: 1. dec 1857 - Mjølhus, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 3139
         Buried: 6. dec 1857 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 3139


         Father: Peder Olson Barkeland
         Mother: Berta Larsdotter


       Marriage: 19. jan 1808 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 1041,16881



Wife Ragnilla Halvorsdotter

            AKA: Ragnilde, Ragnille
           Born: 1778 - , Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 15. feb 1866 - Sandanger indre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 5435
         Buried: 22. feb 1866 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 5435

Events

• Censuses: 1801, Hauge øvre, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway.

• Censuses: Qvaløen, 1865, Sandanger indre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 F Gjøri Larsdotter 30799

            AKA: Giøri, Gyri
           Born: 1807 - Øye, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 20. sep 1807 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 1041
           Died: 6. mar 1871 - Kvame, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 267
 Cause of Death: død sands. af vattersot.
         Buried: 14. mar 1871 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 267
         Status: Illegitimate
         Spouse: Svend Rasmusson Kvame
           Marr: 2. feb 1837 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 3138,8937


2 M Peder Larsson Fister 30799

           Born: 1810 - Øye, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 16881
     Christened: 7. oct 1810 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 1041
           Died: 17. oct 1884 - Midt-Fister, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6426
         Buried: 22. oct 1884 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6426
         Spouse: Anna Olsdotter 18586
           Marr: 31. dec 1831 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 5442,30312


3 F Brita Larsdotter 30799

           Born: 1813 - Øye, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 16881
     Christened: 3. oct 1813 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 1041
           Died: 1893 - Dale ytre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 15463
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Aanen Jakobson Gjerdet 15422
           Marr: 1846 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 15463


4 M Halvor Larsson Kvaløy 30799

           Born: 11. feb 1817 - Øye, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 2911
     Christened: 19. feb 1817 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 2911
           Died: 27. aug 1882 - Sandanger indre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6426
         Buried: 1. sep 1882 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 6426
         Spouse: Kari Sørensdotter 6425
           Marr: 27. oct 1845 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 309,6429
         Spouse: Martha Sørensdotter 6425
           Marr: 27. may 1847 - Fister kyrkje, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 309,6429


5 F Eli Larsdotter 30799

           Born: 2. jul 1820 - Øye, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 2911
     Christened: 16. jul 1820 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 2911
           Died:  - Fevoll øvre, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Elling Erikson Erås 8938
           Marr: (Unmarried)
         Spouse: Nils Nilsson Gåsdalen 33068
           Marr: 17. jul 1872 - Hjelmeland kyrkje, Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway 267,29261



General Notes: Wife - Ragnilla Halvorsdotter

Enke Ragnilla Halvorsdotter Qvaløen døydde 15. februar og vart gravlagd 22. februar 1866, 88 år gamal.
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Ole Rasmusson and Ragnille Halvorsdotter




Husband Ole Rasmusson

            AKA: Olle
           Born: Cir 1690
     Christened: 
           Died:  - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
       Marriage: 28. aug 1718 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 99



Wife Ragnille Halvorsdotter

            AKA: Ragnele Megeland
           Born: 1692 - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 13. jan 1692 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 1545
           Died:  - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Halfvor Korneliusson Megeland
         Mother: Asseline Bentsdotter




Children
1 M Jacob Olson

           Born: 1718 - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 6. nov 1718 - Stavanger domkyrkje, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
           Died: 
         Buried: 





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