Berte Eliasdatter

Brief Life History of Berte

When Berte Eliasdatter was born on 2 December 1773, in Vestre Bærum, Bærum, Akershus, Norway, her father, Elias Gundersen, was 39 and her mother, Juditha Jensdatter, was 49. She married Jocum Larsen on 23 March 1795, in Asker, Akershus, Norway. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 6 daughters. She died on 17 March 1820, in Asker, Akershus, Norway, at the age of 46, and was buried in Asker, Akershus, Norway.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Berte? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Jocum Larsen
1755–1840
Berte Eliasdatter
1773–1820
Marriage: 23 March 1795
Kari Jokomsdatter
1795–
Kirsti Jokom
1797–1797
Elias Jokomsen Aaby
1798–1872
Kirsti Jokom
1801–1803
Christian Jocumsen Aaby
1803–1870
Anne Kistine Jokumsen
1806–1871
Elisabet Jocumsdatter
1809–1822
Johanne Jocumsdatter
1812–1817
Lars Jochumsen Bjerkaas
1815–
Jokkumsen
1818–1818

Sources (19)

  • Birte Eliasdatter in household of Christine Hansdatter, "Norway Census, 1801"
  • Birthe Eliasen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
  • Birte Eliasdr, "Norway, Marriages, 1660-1926"

World Events (3)

1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census

It listed all family members living on each farm. Also those living in the cities.

1810 · Vaccinations

Royal order issued by the King of Norway and Denmark in 1810 required everyone to have a certificate of smallpox vaccination. This was also recorded in the Church records. 33

1810 · Ole Bull

Eminent Norwegian violinist and composer. Renown Norwegian violinist and composer who toured multiple times in the US. Family friend with Edvard Grieg.

Name Meaning

Variant of Bet , associated particularly with the film actress Bette Davis ( 1908–89 ), whose original name was Ruth Elizabeth Davis .

Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.