Siri Andersdatter

Brief Life History of Siri

When Siri Andersdatter was born on 16 March 1760, in Ringsaker, Hedmark, Norway, her father, Anders Ellingsen, was 29 and her mother, Bertha Bertilsen, was 29. She married Mads Olsen on 30 December 1789, in Ringsaker, Hedmark, Norway. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. She died on 20 January 1840, in her hometown, at the age of 79, and was buried in Ringsaker, Hedmark, Norway.

Photos and Memories (6)

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

Family Time Line

Mads Olsen
1744–1806
Siri Andersdatter
1760–1840
Marriage: 30 December 1789
Ole Madsen
1789–
Anders Madsen
1791–1849
Mari Madsdatter
1793–
Gunhild Madsdatter
1795–
Mons Madsen
1797–
Karen Madsen
1799–

Sources (2)

  • Siri Andersdr, "Norway, Church Books, 1797-1958"
  • Siri Andersdatter, "Norway Burials, 1666-1927"

World Events (4)

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

1825 · Sloopers

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.

Name Meaning

reduced form of Sigrid .

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.