Johan Marthinius Olsen

Brief Life History of Johan Marthinius

When Johan Marthinius Olsen was born on 16 June 1840, in Brevik, Telemark, Norway, his father, Ole Hansen, was 29 and his mother, Nicoline Tørjersdatter, was 22.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Johan Marthinius? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Ole Hansen
1811–
Nicoline Tørjersdatter
1817–
Hans Olaus Olsen
1835–1912
Theodor Olsen
1837–
Johan Marthinius Olsen
1840–
Stillborn Olsen
1842–1842
Stillborn Olsen
1844–1844
Isak Olsen
1845–
Stillborn Olsen
1849–1849
Oluf Nicolai Olsen
1850–1850

Sources (3)

  • Johan Marthinius, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
  • Johan Marthinius, "Norway Church Books, 1815-1930"
  • Johan Marthinius Olesen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"

World Events (7)

1843 · Edvard Grieg

Birth year of renown musical composer and pianist. Born in Bergen, Norway. Musical composer and pianist whose music is known worldwide. His use and development of Norwegian folk music in his own compositions brought the music of Norway to develop a national identity,

1845 · Nonconformist Act

The Nonconformist Act recognized Christian dissenter churches. It became legal to organize churches of other denominations.

1875 · 1875 Norwegian Census

Lists all family members living at each residence, including year & place of birth, position in the family, marital status etc.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils, Lars, Alf, Thor, Niels, Sven, Jorgen, Helmer, Iver, Arnfinn.

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ole, a short form of Olaf, Olav (see Olafsen ). This surname is the third most common in Norway. It is also established in northeastern England and in northern Germany. Compare Ohlsen , Olesen , Oleson , and Olson .

German (Ölsen): habitational name from any of several places so named, in Saxony, Brandenburg, and the Rhineland.

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.