Brief Life History of Else
Else Olsdatter was born in 1782, in Støren, Midtre Gauldal Prestegjeld, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. She married Bernt Olsen Rognes on 6 October 1803, in Støren, Midtre Gauldal Prestegjeld, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 6 daughters. She died in 1826, in her hometown, at the age of 44.
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- Else Olsdr, "Norway, Marriages, 1660-1926"
- Else Olsdatter in entry for Berit, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
Spouse and Children
Children (7)
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World Events (5)
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
Pet form of Elisabeth .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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