Brief Life History of Elen Sophie
When Elen Sophie Ryberg was christened on 13 July 1777, in Skjerstad, Nordland, Norway, her father, Peder Willumsen Ryberg, was 52 and her mother, Ingeborg Larsdatter Ellingsen, was 37.
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Family Time Line
Sources (1)
- Elen Sophia, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (7)
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
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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