Brief Life History of Iver
When Iver Eriksen Strand was born on 15 October 1852, in Norway, his father, Erik Iversen, was 31 and his mother, Maren Andersdatter, was 33. He married Gunhild Olson on 21 July 1897. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Gran, Oppland, Norway in 1852 and Fertile Township, Walsh, North Dakota, United States in 1900. He died on 13 November 1912, in Badger, Roseau, Minnesota, United States, at the age of 60, and was buried in Baudette, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, United States.
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- Evar E Strand, "United States Census, 1910"
- Legacy NFS Source: Iver Strand - Individual or family possessions: birth: 15 October 1852; Norway
- Iven E. Strand, "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002"
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World Events (8)
1855 · Erik Werenskiold
Birth year of Erik Werenskiold Norwegian painter and illustrator. He was especially known for his drawings of the Asbjørnsen and Moe fairytale collection.
1857 · Theodor Kittelsen
Birth year of Theodor Kittelsen. One of the most popular artists in Norway. He became famous for his nature paintings, as well as his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls.
1868 · Impeach the President!
Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Morten, Alf, Johan, Aase, Bjorn, Einer, Fredrik, Helle, Iver, Knud.
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Erik, from Old Norse Eiríkr (see Erickson ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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