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Kjersti Klausdotter Bjørndalen

Female 1820 - 1902  (82 years)


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  • Name Kjersti Klausdotter Bjørndalen 
    Born 21 May 1820  Bjørndalen, Sigdal parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 04 Jun 1820  Sigdal parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 30 Jun 1902 
    Buried 08 Jul 1902  Heggen graveyard, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I27689  All
    Last Modified 21 Sep 2008 

    Father Klaus Olson 
    Mother Kari Helgesdotter Bjørndalen 
    Family ID F8252  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Tore Olson Holo,   b. 23 Sep 1818, Komperud farm, parish of Modum, county of Buskerud Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1888  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 03 Apr 1849  Sigdal parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Karoline Toresdotter,   b. 04 Aug 1850, Holo østre, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Ingeborg Kirstine Toresdotter,   b. 29 Sep 1853, Holo østre, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Oct 1863  (Age 10 years)
    +3. Helene Toresdotter,   b. 22 May 1856, Holo østre, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Olianne Toresdotter,   b. 14 Jan 1860, Holo østre, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 12 Aug 2008 
    Family ID F8251  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Marriage record of Tore Olson Holo and Kjersti Klausdotter Bjørndalen
    Marriage record of Tore Olson Holo and Kjersti Klausdotter Bjørndalen
    This record states that "bachelor" Tore Olson Holo married on April 3, 1849 in Sigdal parish, Buskerud county, to "maiden" (never married before) Kjersti Klausdotter Bjørndalen. Tore was born and his residence was in Modum parish. Kjersti was born in Sigdal parish. The groom was age 30 1/2 years. His father was Ola Toreson. The bride was 29 years of age. Her father was Klaus Olson. The "bestmen" or "sponsor" names and residences were: Ola Klausson Bjørndalen and Gulleik Heljeson Åby.
    1865 Census Holo østre, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway
    1865 Census Holo østre, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway
    Records family of Tore Olson and Kjersti Klausdotter in 1865 at Holo østre, Modum parish, Buskerud county, Norway. Occupation of Tore Olson is listed as farmer and farm owner. Note that daughter Ingeborg Kirstine Toresdotter born 1853 is not listed.
    Baptism record of Kjersti Klausdotter
    Baptism record of Kjersti Klausdotter
    Baptism entry # 17 states that Kjersti Klausdotter was born on Bjørndalen, in Sigdal parish, Buskerud County on May 21, 1820 and baptized on June 4, 1820 in Sigdal parish. Her parents were Klaus Olson and Kari Helgesdotter Bjørndalen.
    Family of Karoline Toresdotter 1900 Modum parish
    Family of Karoline Toresdotter 1900 Modum parish
    The census of 1900 shows Karoline Toresdotter living on the farm Holo in Modum parish. It states that Karoline is a widow and the head of the household and her occupation as farmer and owner of the farm.
    Next is Karoline`s daughter, Anna Knutsdotter. Anna is married (but her husband is not mentioned here) and her occupation is listed as housewife. Next is Karoline`s other daughter, Tora Knutsdotter, and she was not married at the time. Next is Karoline`s mother, Kjersti Klausdotter. Kjersti is listed as being a widow and the Grandmother (and mother) and her occupation is listed as "livørskone" or "kårkone" (pensioner`s wife). More about kår.... Last listed is Anna Marie Gudbrandsdotter. She is listed as a lodger and a widow and her occupation is "she was aided or supported by the community".
    Death record of Kjersti Klausdotter
    Death record of Kjersti Klausdotter
    Entry # 28 (lower section of second page) states that "Livøyre enkje" (pensioner`s widow) Kjersti Klausdotter died on June 30, 1902 and the funeral and burial were on July 8, 1902 in the Heggen church and graveyard, in Modum parish, Buskerud County. 1820 is given for her birth year and her birth place was in Sigdal parish. Her residence at the time of death was on the Holo farm. The reason for death was "alderdom" (old age). Also the last 2 columns asks "Was a doctor called during the deceased's final illness?" (the answer was no) and "Has the probate court (Sheriff) been notified of the death?" (was answered yes).

    Histories
    Excerpt from the History of Modum - Volume 4
    Excerpt from the History of Modum - Volume 4




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