Brief Life History of Inger Caroline Mathea
When Inger Caroline Mathea Ryberg was christened on 26 August 1770, in Saltdal, Nordland, Norway, her father, Peder Willumsen Ryberg, was 45 and her mother, Ingeborg Larsdatter Ellingsen, was 30. She married Willum Ryberg Trondsen on 14 November 1793, in Skjerstad, Nordland, Norway. She died on 26 November 1854, in Mjønes, Nordland, Norway, at the age of 84, and was buried in Skjerstad, Nordland, Norway.
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Sources (2)
- Inger M. Pedersdr, "Norway, Marriages, 1660-1926"
- Inger Carolina Matthea, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
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World Events (6)
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
1814 · Syttende Mai (17th May)
Constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom to avoid being ceded to Sweden from Denmark. Celebrated by Norwegians & Norwegian-Americans on May 17th each year.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Algot.
Danish: habitational name from Rybjerg, a placename originallydenoting a hill with young trees growing on it. The name is also foundin Sweden.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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