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Gabriel Nilsson Stangeland and Giertrud Mikkelsdotter




Husband Gabriel Nilsson Stangeland

           Born: 1629 4859
     Christened: 
           Died: 14. mar 1695 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859
         Buried: 
       Marriage: Cir 1680 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859



Wife Giertrud Mikkelsdotter 5469

           Born: 1655 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 27. mar 1723 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 1015
         Buried: 4. apr 1723 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 1015


         Father: Michel Rasmusson Stangeland 5469
         Mother: Ragnild Sjursdotter 7576



   Other Spouse: Niels Tørreson Stangeland 1099 - 6. apr 1697 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859


Children
1 M Michel Gabrielson Stangeland 4857

           Born: 1681 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859
     Christened: 
           Died: After 1726 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 



2 M Niels Gabrielson Stangeland 4857

           Born: 1685 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 M Ole Gabrielson Stangeland 4857

           Born: 1689 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859
     Christened: 
           Died: After 1726 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 




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Niels Tørreson Stangeland and Giertrud Mikkelsdotter




Husband Niels Tørreson Stangeland 1099

           Born: 1653 - Salte midtre, Klepp, Rogaland, Norway 1098
     Christened: 
           Died: 26. jul 1726 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859
         Buried: 


         Father: Tørres Salte
         Mother: 


       Marriage: 6. apr 1697 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859

   Other Spouse: Paulsdotter 14745 - Cir 1685 - Time kyrkje, Time, Rogaland, Norway 4859



Wife Giertrud Mikkelsdotter 5469

           Born: 1655 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 27. mar 1723 - Stangeland, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 1015
         Buried: 4. apr 1723 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 1015


         Father: Michel Rasmusson Stangeland 5469
         Mother: Ragnild Sjursdotter 7576



   Other Spouse: Gabriel Nilsson Stangeland - Cir 1680 - Høyland kyrkje, Høyland, Rogaland, Norway 4859


Children
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Kristoffer Svendson Odland and Gitlaug Mikkelsdotter




Husband Kristoffer Svendson Odland 533

           Born: 1677 - Skadberg, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway 4750
     Christened: 18. may 1677 - Egersund kyrkje, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway
           Died:  - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Svend Ellingson Odland 4710
         Mother: Kari Kristoffersdotter 27


       Marriage: 1704 - Helleland kyrkje, Helleland, Rogaland, Norway 4750

Events

• Censuses: 1701, Skjelbred, Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway.




Wife Gitlaug Mikkelsdotter 4644

           Born: 1685 - Hestad, Helleland, Rogaland, Norway 4750
     Christened: 
           Died: Cir 1742 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 4750
         Buried: 


         Father: Mikkel Mikkelson Hestad 4646
         Mother: Åsa Toresdotter 4647


Events

• Probate: 1. feb 1743, Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Morten Kristofferson Odland 533

           Born: 1705 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815
     Christened: 
           Died: 1760 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 26. oct 1760 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815
         Spouse: Anna Svalesdotter 5909
           Marr: 1. jan 1730 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 18458,19127


2 F Karen Kristoffersdotter 10733

           Born: 1708 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815
     Christened: 
           Died: 1772 - Bjerkreim, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 6. sep 1772 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10816
         Spouse: Lars Pederson Apeland 5910
           Marr: 10. feb 1737 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 9610
         Spouse: Tollef Hansson Bjerkreim 9836
           Marr: 7. dec 1738 - Helleland kyrkje, Helleland, Rogaland, Norway 10816


3 F Kristoffersdotter 533

           Born: 1709 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815
     Christened: 
           Died: 1717 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 25. mar 1717 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815



4 M Mikkel Kristofferson Hustoft 10733

           Born: 1710 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815
     Christened: 
           Died: Cir 1749 - Hustoft, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Mallina Torgersdotter 10727
           Marr: 16. jun 1743 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 19127


5 F Anna Kristoffersdotter 533

           Born: 1714 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 17. jun 1714 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815
           Died: 1782 - Bjerkreim, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 31. mar 1782 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 12238
         Spouse: Nils Pederson Netland 11240
           Marr: 15. may 1738 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 26316


6 F Ingeborg Kristoffersdotter 533

           Born: 1717 - Odland, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 8. aug 1717 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 10815
           Died: 1788 - Grøning, Helleland, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 26. oct 1788 - Helleland kyrkje, Helleland, Rogaland, Norway 37198
         Spouse: Ole Olson Grøning 10784
           Marr: 16. jun 1743 - Bjerkreim kyrkje, Bjerkreim, Rogaland, Norway 12939



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Brynjulf Johannesson Tjoflot and Gjøa Mikkelsdotter




Husband Brynjulf Johannesson Tjoflot 29770

           Born: 1679 - Tjoflot, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway 45745
     Christened: 
           Died: 1760 - Tjoflot, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway 45745
         Buried: 


         Father: Johannes Brynjulfson Tjoflot 10217
         Mother: Hildegunna Jonsdotter


       Marriage: 1702 - Odda kyrkje, Odda, Hordaland, Norway 45745



Wife Gjøa Mikkelsdotter 30020

           Born: 1681 - Tokheim, Odda, Hordaland, Norway 1835
     Christened: 17. apr 1681 - Odda kyrkje, Odda, Hordaland, Norway 12544
           Died: 28. apr 1725 - Tjoflot, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway 12544
         Buried: 


         Father: Michel Hallsteinson Tokheim 1824
         Mother: Sigri Torsteinsdotter 1836




Children
1 M Mikkel Brynjulfson Tjoflot 29701

           Born: 1713 - Tjoflot, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway 42701
     Christened: 
           Died: 1789 - Tjoflot, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway 42701
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Marita Torgilsdotter 42700
           Marr: 1742 - Kinsarvik kyrkje, Kinsarvik, Hordaland, Norway 42701



General Notes: Husband - Brynjulf Johannesson Tjoflot

Brynjulv Johannesson fekk garden etter skøyte 04.10.1725 og ved skifte etter faren 28.10.1727. Han vart gift i 1702 med Gjøa Mikkelsdotter Tokheim. Det var skifte etter henne 4. oktober 1725. Brynjulv gifta seg då opp att i 1725 med enka etter Knut Endreson Hamre i Granvin, Ingebjørg Sjursdotter. 45745
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Ole Erikson Rørtveit and Gjøa Mikkelsdotter




Husband Ole Erikson Rørtveit 18912

           Born: 1680 - Natland, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 20389
     Christened: 
           Died: Cir 1740 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Erik Trondson Natland
         Mother: Malena Knudsdotter


       Marriage: Cir 1703 - Suldal kyrkje, Suldal, Rogaland, Norway 40996



Wife Gjøa Mikkelsdotter 22629

           Born: Cir 1678 - Hjorteland, Suldal, Rogaland, Norway 32376
     Christened: 
           Died: 1759 - Romsbotn, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 40996
         Buried: 


         Father: Michel Mikkelson Hjorteland 22629
         Mother: Barbro Johannesdotter 9577


Events

• Censuses: 1758, Romsbotn, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Erik Olson Romsbotn 32377

            AKA: Erich
           Born: 1704 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Romsbotn, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Magnele Larsdotter
           Marr: Cir 1735 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 32376


2 F Barbro Olsdotter 32377

           Born: 1706 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Malena Olsdotter 32377

           Born: 1708 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
     Christened: 
           Died: 1709 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 6. jan 1709 - Jelsa kyrkje, Jelsa, Rogaland, Norway 40996



4 M Mikkel Olson Rørtveit 32377

           Born: 1710 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
     Christened: 
           Died: 1710 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
         Buried: 



5 F Lisbet Olsdotter 32377

           Born: 1711 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



6 F Gjøa Olsdotter 32377

           Born: 1714 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
     Christened: 
           Died: 1723 - Rørtveit, Erfjord, Rogaland, Norway 40996
         Buried: 




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Omund Tollakson Øystad and Gunhild Mikkelsdotter




Husband Omund Tollakson Øystad 4748

           Born: 1729 - Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway 32571
     Christened: 
           Died: 1806 - Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 9. feb 1806 - Heskestad kyrkje, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway 1772


         Father: Tollak Ommundson Øystad 6844
         Mother: Birte Pedersdotter 20013


       Marriage: Cir 1749 - Sokndal kyrkje, Sokndal, Rogaland, Norway 32571

Events

• Censuses: 1758, Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway.




Wife Gunhild Mikkelsdotter

           Born: 1718
     Christened: 
           Died: 1792 - Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 25. mar 1792 - Heskestad kyrkje, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway 1772

Events

• Censuses: 1758, Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 F Berta Ommundsdotter 1771

           Born: 1756 - Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 3. oct 1756 - Heskestad kyrkje, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway 1772
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M Mikkel Ommundson 1771

           Born: 1760 - Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway 1772
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Turid Ommundsdotter 1771

            AKA: Tori
           Born: 1762 - Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway 1772
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



4 M Jakob Ommundson 1771

           Born: 1764 - Øystad øvre, Heskestad, Rogaland, Norway 1772
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Johannes Knudson Sika and Gunnild Mikkelsdotter




Husband Johannes Knudson Sika

           Born: 1758 - Kopstad, Borre, Vestfold, Norway
     Christened: 12. jan 1758 - Nykirke kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 45311
           Died:  - Kopstad, Borre, Vestfold, Norway
         Buried: 
       Marriage: 25. jun 1795 - Borre kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 45311

Events

• Censuses: Sika, Pladsen Under Kopstad, 1801, Kopstad, Borre, Vestfold, Norway.




Wife Gunnild Mikkelsdotter

            AKA: Gunild
           Born: 1767 - Stenbjørnrød, Borre, Vestfold, Norway
     Christened: 21. oct 1767 - Borre kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 45311
           Died:  - Kopstad, Borre, Vestfold, Norway
         Buried: 

Events

• Censuses: Sika, Pladsen Under Kopstad, 1801, Kopstad, Borre, Vestfold, Norway.

Marriage Events

• Engagement: 30. apr 1795, Nykirke kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway.


Children
1 M Hans Johannesson Nøklegård

           Born: 1795 - Kopstad, Borre, Vestfold, Norway
     Christened: 27. sep 1795 - Nykirke kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 45311
           Died: 30. mar 1859 - Nøklegård øvre, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 47226
         Buried: 7. apr 1859 - Nykirke kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 47226
         Spouse: Dorthea Cecilia Kristiansdotter
           Marr: 3. may 1825 - Nykirke kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 17723


2 F Martha Johannesdotter

            AKA: Marthe
           Born: 1798 - Kopstad, Borre, Vestfold, Norway
     Christened: 5. apr 1798 - Nykirke kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 45311
           Died:  - , Holmestrand, Vestfold, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Johan Henrik Thomsen
           Marr: 26. dec 1829 - Nykirke kyrkje, Borre, Vestfold, Norway 17723



General Notes: Husband - Johannes Knudson Sika

Foreldra var "Knud Nielsen, Martha Olsdatter" på "Sigen under Kopstad".


General Notes: Wife - Gunnild Mikkelsdotter

Foreldra var "Michel Hansen, Else KnudsDatter" Stensbiørnrud.
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Jan Toreson Røssland and Guri Mikkelsdotter




Husband Jan Toreson Røssland 35102

           Born: 1724 - Grøstøl (Husnes), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 36586
     Christened: 
           Died: 1795 - Røssland (Husnes), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 7927
         Buried: 


         Father: Tore Knudson Grøstøl 35102
         Mother: Åsa Knudsdotter


       Marriage: Cir 1751 - Husnes kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 7927



Wife Guri Mikkelsdotter 7928

           Born: 1712 - Hillestad, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 7927
     Christened: 
           Died: 1785 - Røssland (Husnes), Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 7927
         Buried: 


         Father: Mikel Knudson Hillestad
         Mother: Madele Monsdotter 638



   Other Spouse: Lars Hermannson Langeland 7926 - 18. nov 1742 - Eid kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 649


Children
Had no children
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Torkel Andersson Ueland and Guri Mikkelsdotter




Husband Torkel Andersson Ueland

            AKA: Torkild
           Born: 30. nov 1817 - Undheim store, Time, Rogaland, Norway 1122
     Christened: 21. dec 1817 - Time kyrkje, Time, Rogaland, Norway 1122
           Died: 1885 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Anders Asbjørnson Undheim 2706
         Mother: Marte Svendsdotter


       Marriage: 16. may 1848 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573

Events

• Censuses: Instigbakken, 1865, Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.

• Probate: 19. sep 1885, Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.




Wife Guri Mikkelsdotter

           Born: 1. aug 1827 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1571
     Christened: 5. aug 1827 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1571
           Died: 24. nov 1910 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 9897
         Buried: 1. dec 1910 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 9897


         Father: Mikkel Sigbjørnson Ueland 29460
         Mother: Taletta Klausdotter 29503



   Other Spouse: Torsten Torsteinson Skrettingland - 6. oct 1885 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1566

Events

• Confirmation: 2. oct 1842, Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.

• Censuses: Instigbakken, 1865, Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.

• Censuses: Hedden, 1900, Skrettingland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Mikkel Torkelson Ueland

            AKA: Mekkel, Michel
           Born: 4. jun 1848 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573
     Christened: 12. jun 1848 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573
           Died:  - Instibakken, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Grete Marie Andersdotter
           Marr: 5. apr 1883 - Time kyrkje, Time, Rogaland, Norway 2905


2 F Martha Torkelsdotter

            AKA: Marta, Marte
           Born: 25. jun 1850 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573
     Christened: 7. jul 1850 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573
           Died:  - Tananger (Meling), Sola, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Teofilus Teofilussen
           Marr: 22. mar 1890 - Sola kyrkje, Sola, Rogaland, Norway 5945


3 M Andreas Torkelson Ueland

           Born: 10. may 1853 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573
     Christened: 16. may 1853 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573
           Died: 10. nov 1880 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1566
 Cause of Death: Hjernebetændelse.
         Buried: 17. nov 1880 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1566
         Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children


4 M Tønnes Torkelson

           Born: 1. nov 1855 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
     Christened: 18. nov 1855 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
           Died: 
         Buried: 



5 M Tollef Torkelson Ueland

           Born: 29. jul 1858 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
     Christened: 8. aug 1858 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
           Died:  - , Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 



6 M Gabriel Torkelson

           Born: 26. oct 1861 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
     Christened: 10. nov 1861 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
           Died: 
         Buried: 



7 M Rasmus Torkelson Ueland

           Born: 18. mar 1864 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
     Christened: 28. mar 1864 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
           Died:  - Marsteinbakken, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Rakel Rasmusdotter


8 F Grethe Maria Torkelsdotter

            AKA: Grete, Grete Marie
           Born: 17. sep 1866 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
     Christened: 7. oct 1866 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
           Died: 11. oct 1947 - Søyland, Nærbø, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 17. oct 1947 - Nærbø kyrkje, Nærbø, Rogaland, Norway
         Spouse: Ingebret Andreasson Søiland
           Marr: 10. apr 1890 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1566


9 F Talette Torkelsdotter

           Born: 10. jan 1870 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
     Christened: 30. jan 1870 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1569
           Died:  - Marsteinbakken, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 




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Torsten Torsteinson Skrettingland and Guri Mikkelsdotter




Husband Torsten Torsteinson Skrettingland

            AKA: Thorsteen, Thorsten, Tosten
           Born: 5. oct 1820 - Refsland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 5915
     Christened: 12. oct 1820 - Nærbø kyrkje, Nærbø, Rogaland, Norway 5915
           Died: 9. may 1903 - Skrettingland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 9897
 Cause of Death: Mavesygdom.
         Buried: 15. may 1903 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 9897


         Father: Tosten Larsson Refsland
         Mother: Ingeborg Aslaksdotter


       Marriage: 6. oct 1885 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1566

   Other Spouse: Oline Nilsdotter - 27. may 1847 - Nærbø kyrkje, Nærbø, Rogaland, Norway 4611

Events

• Censuses: Hedden, 1900, Skrettingland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.




Wife Guri Mikkelsdotter

           Born: 1. aug 1827 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1571
     Christened: 5. aug 1827 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1571
           Died: 24. nov 1910 - Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 9897
         Buried: 1. dec 1910 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 9897


         Father: Mikkel Sigbjørnson Ueland 29460
         Mother: Taletta Klausdotter 29503



   Other Spouse: Torkel Andersson Ueland - 16. may 1848 - Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway 1573

Events

• Confirmation: 2. oct 1842, Varhaug kyrkje, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.

• Censuses: Instigbakken, 1865, Ueland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.

• Censuses: Hedden, 1900, Skrettingland, Varhaug, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
Had no children


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