When Rasmus Torresen was born on 8 July 1798, in Klepp, Rogaland, Norway, his father, Torres Endresen, was 56 and his mother, Elen Rasmusdatter Stangeland, was 31. He married Malena Pedersdatter on 20 November 1828, in Meland, Rogaland, Norway. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He died on 8 June 1873, at the age of 74.
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It listed all family members living on each farm. Also those living in the cities.
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
First organized group of emigrants to leave Norway. First emigration to America began with the Sloopers who left in an undersized sloop “Restauration” sailed from Stavanger, Norway on July 4th, 1825.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor, Anders, Erik, Jarl, Lars, Lasse, Sven.
Norwegian and Danish (Børresen): patronymic from Børre, from the Old Norse personal name Byrgir.
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