Kari Torkilsdr

Female1733–

Brief Life History of Kari

When Kari Torkilsdr was born in 1733, in Lier, Buskerud, Norway, her father, Torkel Andersen, was 35 and her mother, Aase Christophersdatter, was 31. She married Peder Elensen on 14 June 1759, in Lier, Buskerud, Norway. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter.

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Family Time Line

Peder Elensen
1736–1769
Kari Torkilsdr
1733–
Marriage: 14 June 1759
Torkel Pedersen
1760–1764
Elen Pedersen
1762–
Ingeborg Pedersen
1764–
Torkild Pedersen
1767–1795

Sources (6)

  • Kari Torkildsdr, "Norway, Marriages, 1660-1926"
  • Kari Torkelsen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
  • KARI TORKELSEN, "Norway, Baptisms, 1634-1927"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    14 June 1759Lier Hospital, Lier, Buskerud, Norway
  • Children (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (4)

    World Events (6)

    1736 · Confirmation & education

    Age 3

    Law of 1736 legally established Confirmation in the Lutheran Church which led to organized education for all children. These became important records which the Pastor kept.

    1739 · Universal schooling

    Age 6

    First school law to begin universal schooling in Norway. They taught the subjects of Christianity, reading, writing, arithmetic. Compulsory schooling from the age of seven and at least until ten to twelve years old.

    1801 · 1801 Norwegian Census

    Age 68

    It listed all family members living on each farm. Also those living in the cities.

    Name Meaning

    Norwegian equivalent of Katherine .

    Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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