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Rasmus Nilsson Nordhuglen




Husband Rasmus Nilsson Nordhuglen

           Born: Cir 1715
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           Died: 1763 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 25. sep 1763 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 2052
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Children
1 M Ole Rasmusson Nordhuglen

           Born: 1746 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 17. sep 1746 - Valestrand kyrkje, Valestrand, Hordaland, Norway 2052
           Died: 1750 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 11. oct 1750 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 2052



2 F Ragnilde Rasmusdotter

           Born: 1748 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 16. oct 1748 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 2052
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3 M Ole Rasmusson Angelvig

           Born: 1752 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 6. may 1752 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 2052
           Died: 8. apr 1827 - Anglevik, Moster, Hordaland, Norway 3713
 Cause of Death: Af alderdoms Svaghed.
         Buried: 11. may 1827 - Moster kyrkje, Moster, Hordaland, Norway 3713
         Spouse: Sissela Larsdotter
           Marr: 7. nov 1777 - Moster kyrkje, Moster, Hordaland, Norway



General Notes: Husband - Rasmus Nilsson Nordhuglen

Den 6. mai 1752 vart "Rasmus Nielssøn Storsøens Barn kaldet Ole" døypt i Stord kyrkje.
Det vart halde likpreik ved Stord kyrkje over "Rasmus Nielsøn Storsøen" den 17. søndag etter Trinitates i 1763 (han er ikkje nemnd med alder).
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Samson Johannesson Nordhuglen and Anna Torsteinsdotter




Husband Samson Johannesson Nordhuglen 1291

           Born: 1732 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 42242
     Christened: 19. oct 1732 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 2104
           Died: 1805 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 42242
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         Father: Johannes Olson Nordhuglen 1291
         Mother: Christie Olsdotter


       Marriage: 10. jul 1768 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 630,42242

Events

• Censuses: 1801, Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway.




Wife Anna Torsteinsdotter

           Born: 1740
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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Events

• Censuses: 1801, Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Johannes Samsonson 1291

           Born: 1768 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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2 F Synneve Samsonsdotter 1291

           Born: 1774 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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           Died: 1833 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 49768
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         Spouse: Torstein Jonson Nordhuglen 18726
           Marr: 3. aug 1806 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 630


3 M Torstein Samsonson 1291

           Born: Cir 1778 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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4 M Ole Samsonson Røssbø 1291

           Born: 1783 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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           Died: 5. apr 1870 - Røssbø (Huglo), Stord, Hordaland, Norway 1682
         Buried: 12. apr 1870 - Eid kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1682
         Spouse: Helga Nilsdotter 23133
           Marr: Cir 1816 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 20051


5 F Barbro Samsonsdotter 1291

           Born: 1788 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 2096
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           Died: 1853 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 2096
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Johannes Reinertson Nordhuglen 2060
           Marr: 20. apr 1813 - Valestrand kyrkje, Valestrand, Hordaland, Norway 630



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Samson Johannesson Nordhuglen and Siri Toresdotter




Husband Samson Johannesson Nordhuglen 23224

           Born: 1805 - Teigland, Tysnes, Hordaland, Norway 1290
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           Died: 1870 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 1290
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         Father: Johannes Samsonson Nordhuglen
         Mother: Anna Reinertsdotter 1291


       Marriage:  - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 1290

   Other Spouse: Kari Johannesdotter 18723 - Cir 1862 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 1290



Wife Siri Toresdotter

            AKA: Sigrid
           Born: 1815 - Orninggard, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 23218
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           Died: 1861 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 1290
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         Father: Thor Hansson Bortveit 5569
         Mother: Synneve Danielsdotter 23219




Children
1 M Johannes Samsonson

           Born: 1844 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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2 M Thor Samsonson

           Born: Cir 1847 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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3 M Hans Samsonson

           Born: Cir 1849 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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4 F Anna Samsonsdotter

           Born: 1851 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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5 F Synneve Samsonsdotter

           Born: Cir 1854 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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Torstein Jonson Nordhuglen and Synneve Samsonsdotter




Husband Torstein Jonson Nordhuglen 18726

           Born: 1775 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 18725
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           Died: 1855 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 49768
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         Father: Jon Torsteinson Nordhuglen 18726
         Mother: Sissel Tørresdotter 3423


       Marriage: 3. aug 1806 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 630



Wife Synneve Samsonsdotter 1291

           Born: 1774 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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           Died: 1833 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 49768
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         Father: Samson Johannesson Nordhuglen 1291
         Mother: Anna Torsteinsdotter


Events

• Censuses: 1801, Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway.


Children
1 F Marta Torsteinsdotter

           Born: Cir 1810 - Nordhuglo, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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           Died: 1867 - Hystad, Stord, Hordaland, Norway
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         Spouse: Anfinn Torbjørnson Hystad 23464
           Marr: Cir 1863 - Stord kyrkje, Stord, Hordaland, Norway 31904



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Anders Paulson Nordhus and Anna Sjursdotter




Husband Anders Paulson Nordhus 7072

           Born: 1723 - Hamnarås, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 9770
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           Died: 1810 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 9770
         Buried: 11. nov 1810 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 736


         Father: Paal Andersson Nordhus 9771
         Mother: Rakel Bårdsdotter 7811


       Marriage: Cir 1762 - Sveio Kyrkje, Sveio, Hordaland, Norway 26414

   Other Spouse: Ingebor Kristensdotter 26413 - 14. jul 1754 - Vikebygd kyrkje, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 75,26414

Events

• Censuses: 1801, Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway.




Wife Anna Sjursdotter 20634

           Born: 1736 - Emberland, Sveio, Hordaland, Norway 31186
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           Died: 1799 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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Children
1 M Povel Andersson Nordhus d.e. 27558

           Born: 1762 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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           Died: 1811 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 49769
         Buried: 18. jun 1811 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 736
         Spouse: Anna Pedersdotter 36310
           Marr: 1800 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 49769


2 M Sjur Andersson Selsås 27558

           Born: 1763 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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           Died: 1798 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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3 M Ole Andersson 27558

           Born: 1770 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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4 M Jon Andersson 27558

           Born: 1772 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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5 M Ingemor Andersson Selsås 27558

           Born: 1775 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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           Died: 1800 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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6 M Paul Andersson d.y. 27558

           Born: 1782 - Selsås, Vikebygd, Hordaland, Norway 26414
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Anders Sevatson Nordhus and Ingeborg Toresdotter




Husband Anders Sevatson Nordhus 6751

           Born: 1721 - Byre, Fister, Rogaland, Norway 8149
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           Died: 1782 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 7. jan 1782 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152


         Father: Sevat Steinson Byre 8147
         Mother: Kiøn Andersdotter


       Marriage: 11. jul 1756 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152

   Other Spouse: Marete Jakobsdotter 5924 - Cir 1743 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152



Wife Ingeborg Toresdotter

           Born: 1727 8152
     Christened: 
           Died: 1793 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 15. sep 1793 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152


Children
1 F Marta Andersdotter 8217

           Born: 1758 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 4. may 1758 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152
           Died: 1785 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 10. apr 1785 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152
         Spouse: Asbjørn Nilsson Nordhus 6075
           Marr: 30. jun 1782 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152


2 F Jorunn Andersdotter 8217

            AKA: Joren
           Born: 1760 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 16. mar 1760 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152
           Died: 1771 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 12. nov 1771 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152



3 M Sevat Andersson 8217

           Born: 1765 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 6. may 1765 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152
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4 M Thore Andersson 8217

           Born: 1768 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 12. aug 1768 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 8152
           Died: 
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Haldor Steffenson Nordhus and Anna Pedersdotter




Husband Haldor Steffenson Nordhus 5807

           Born: 1789 - Sjovangen, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 33010
     Christened: 8. mar 1789 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died:  - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 


         Father: Stephen Knudson Sjovangen 5807
         Mother: Guri Haldorsdotter 1430


       Marriage: 7. jul 1814 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 36311



Wife Anna Pedersdotter 36310

           Born: 1780 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 49769
     Christened: 
           Died: 1814 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 22. dec 1814 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 736


         Father: Peder Paulson Nordhus 11686
         Mother: Gunhild Olsdotter



   Other Spouse: Povel Andersson Nordhus d.e. 27558 - 1800 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 49769

Events

• Probate: 18. mar 1815, Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Paul Haldorson Nordhus

           Born: 1814 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 
           Died: 1814 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 22. dec 1814 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 736




General Notes: Wife - Anna Pedersdotter

Det vart halde skifte på Nordhus i Fjelberg den 1. april 1812 etter Paul Andersson mellom enka Anna Pedersdotter og barna deira: 1) Peder Paulson 12 år, 2) Anders Paulson 9 år, 3) Anna Paulsdotter 5 år og Gunilla Paulsdotter 1½ år.
Det vart halde skifte på Nordhus i Fjelberg den 18. mars 1815 etter Anna Pedersdotter mellom enkemannen Haldor Stephenson og barna til Anna: 1) Per Paulson 15 år, 2) Anders Paulson 13 år, 3) Anna Paulsdotter 8 år, 4) Gunnilde Paulsdotter 4 år og 5) Paul Haldorson som ho fekk med andre mannen "og som 4de Dage efter Moderen ved Døden afgik, altså vil hans Broderlod tilfalde Faderen".
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Halvor Eliasson Nordhus and Malene Olsdotter




Husband Halvor Eliasson Nordhus 6254

            AKA: Halver
           Born: 1796 - Sydnes, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 6255
     Christened: 25. nov 1796 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 736
           Died: 26. apr 1856 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1789
         Buried: 3. may 1856 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1789


         Father: Elias Andersson Sydnes
         Mother: Ingeborg Jonsdotter 6254


       Marriage: 23. jul 1820 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1787

Events

• Censuses: 1801, Sydnes, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway.




Wife Malene Olsdotter

            AKA: Mallene
           Born: 1799 - Sandvik nedre, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 13. jul 1799 - Kvinnherad kyrkje, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway 3114
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 


         Father: Ole Ellingson Kjellasvik 2066
         Mother: Martha Haktorsdotter


Events

• Censuses: 1801, Sandvik nedre, Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway.

• Emigration: til Nord Amerika, 14. mar 1857, Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway.


Children
1 M Ole Halvorson Vaka

           Born: 14. apr 1822 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1787
     Christened: 16. apr 1822 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1787
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Anna Olsdotter 1536
           Marr: 25. jun 1846 - Ølen kyrkje, Ølen, Hordaland, Norway 1431,36670


2 F Ingebor Halvorsdotter

           Born: 14. sep 1824 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
     Christened: 18. sep 1824 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
           Died: 
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3 M Elias Halvorson Lunde

            AKA: Eljas
           Born: 14. may 1827 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
     Christened: 17. may 1827 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
           Died: 21. jun 1856 - Lunde øvra, Ølen, Hordaland, Norway 1789
 Cause of Death: faldt ud fra et Huustag og slog sig ihjel
         Buried: 26. jun 1856 - Ølen kyrkje, Ølen, Hordaland, Norway 1789
         Spouse: Ingeborg Olsdotter 1536
           Marr: 24. sep 1848 - Ølen kyrkje, Ølen, Hordaland, Norway 1431,18336


4 M Elling Halvorson Kjellasvik

           Born: 23. oct 1829 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
     Christened: 25. oct 1829 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Ranvei Ingebretsdotter 43882
           Marr: 10. apr 1854 - Ølen kyrkje, Ølen, Hordaland, Norway 1789,43881


5 F Martha Halvorsdotter

           Born: 23. jan 1833 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
     Christened: 26. jan 1833 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 



6 M Anders Halvorson Nordhus

           Born: 30. sep 1835 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 4. oct 1835 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 



7 F Anna Halvorsdotter

           Born: 7. jul 1838 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 11. jul 1838 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 



8 F Malene Halvorsdotter

           Born: 4. mar 1841 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 7. mar 1841 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 



9 F Lisbeth Halvorsdotter

           Born: 9. may 1844 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
     Christened: 19. may 1844 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
           Died:  - , , , USA
         Buried: 




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Jacob Pederson Nordhus and Berthe Toresdotter




Husband Jacob Pederson Nordhus 5233

           Born: 1735 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 11. sep 1735 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 6626
           Died: 6. oct 1817 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 1426
         Buried: 14. oct 1817 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 1426


         Father: Peder Pederson Nordhus d.e. 5233
         Mother: Berith Jakobsdotter 5924


       Marriage: 6. apr 1790 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 296,15905



Wife Berthe Toresdotter 8401

            AKA: Berete, Berith
           Born: 1730 - Austbø, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
     Christened: 25. jun 1730 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 297
           Died: 1798 - Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway
         Buried: 10. nov 1798 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway 296


         Father: Tore Andersson Austbø 8401
         Mother: Torborg Eriksdotter 6403



   Other Spouse: Ole Nilsson Nordhus - Cir 1753 - Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway

Events

• Censuses: 1758, Nordhus, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway.

Marriage Events

• Engagement: 6. mar 1790, Hausken kyrkje, Rennesøy, Rogaland, Norway.


Children
Had no children
General Notes: Husband - Jacob Pederson Nordhus

Enkemann "Jacob Pedersen Leddet under Nordhuus" og enka Berthe Thorsdotter vart trulova "Løverdag" den 6. mars 1790 og dei vart vigde 6. april 1790
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Jørgen Halvorson Nordhus and Britha Pedersdotter




Husband Jørgen Halvorson Nordhus 11695

           Born: 3. aug 1833 - Kjeka, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
     Christened: 10. aug 1833 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
           Died: 23. dec 1898 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1680
 Cause of Death: Mavekreft
         Buried: 3. jan 1899 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1680


         Father: Halvor Mikkelson Kjeka
         Mother: Margarethe Jørgensdotter 5713


       Marriage: 28. may 1863 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1789,46087

   Other Spouse: Anna Mikkelsdotter 1781 - 16. may 1872 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1682,46087



Wife Britha Pedersdotter 19665

           Born: 13. sep 1825 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
     Christened: 17. sep 1825 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 2166
           Died: 1. feb 1871 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1682
         Buried: 9. feb 1871 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1682


         Father: Peder Paulson Nordhus 36310
         Mother: Helga Larsdotter 39717




Children
1 F Britha Jørgensdotter 33957

           Born: 6. oct 1857 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1789
     Christened: 16. oct 1857 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1789
           Died:  - Vik, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
         Buried: 
         Status: Illegitimate



2 M Peder J. Fjelberg 33957

           Born: 3. feb 1866 - Nordhus, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1789
     Christened: 13. mar 1866 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1789
           Died: 8. apr 1942 - Fjelberg Prestegard, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 27939
         Buried: 15. apr 1942 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway
         Spouse: Anna Margrete Sæbø 2193
           Marr: 9. apr 1890 - Fjelberg kyrkje, Fjelberg, Hordaland, Norway 1680,27939




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