When Anne Johnsen was born in 1702, in Midtbø, Telemark, Norway, her father, Jon Tellevsen, was 44 and her mother, Guro Torbjornsdtr, was 27. She married Bendik about 1724, in Nissedal, Telemark, Norway.
Do you know Anne? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
There are no historical documents attached to Anne.
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.
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.
It listed all family members living on each farm. Also those living in the cities.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Johan, Knut, Per, Alf, Anders, Bjorg, Carsten, Kerstin, Lars, Ove.
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name John, a vernacular form of Johannes (see John ). Compare Johnson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.