Anne Olson

Brief Life History of Anne

When Anne Olson was born in 1782, in Røyken, Buskerud, Norway, her father, Ole Larsen, was 33 and her mother, Thale Olsdatter, was 34. She married Jens Ole Larsen on 3 May 1815. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Buskerud, Norway in 1780. She died on 1 May 1853, at the age of 71.

Photos and Memories (0)

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

Family Time Line

Jens Ole Larsen
1785–1836
Anne Olson
1782–1853
Marriage: 3 May 1815
Ole Jensen
1816–1878
Maren Larsen
1818–1885
Randi Jensen
1821–1821
Lars Jensen
1824–1906
Randi Karine Jensen
1828–1852

Sources (22)

  • Anne Olsdr, "Norway Marriages, 1660-1926"
  • Anne Olsd, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
  • Anne Olsd:, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"

World Events (6)

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

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Lars, Thor, Helmer, Selmer, Bjorn, Nils, Elof, Einer, Lennart, Bertel.

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Olsson . In some cases this is also an Americanized form of the variant Ohlsson .

Americanized form of Danish, Norwegian, or North German Olsen and Ohlsen , cognates of 1.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

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.