Josephine Marie Johansdatter

Brief Life History of Josephine Marie

When Josephine Marie Johansdatter was born on 12 April 1873, in Vega, Nordland, Norway, her father, Johan Pedersen, was 29 and her mother, Johanna Marie Pedersdatter, was 30. She had at least 1 son and 1 daughter with Martin Berg Kristoffersen.

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Martin Berg Kristoffersen
1869–
Josephine Marie Johansdatter
1873–
Anton Peder Hagen Martinsen
1899–1899
Astrid Martinsdatter
1904–

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    World Events (5)

    1875 · 1875 Norwegian Census

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

    1876 · Ole Rolvaag

    Birth year of Ole Rolvaag. Born in Dønna, Nordland county, Norway. He became a famous Norwegian-American author for his Giants in the Earth book series. He was also a professor at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

    1904 · Åsta Holth

    Birth year of Åsta Holth. Well-known Norwegian author who was born at Svullrya in Hedmark county. She was of Forest Finnish descent. Many of her written works were about the residents of Finnskogen. Norwegian novelist, poet and short story writer. 

    Name Meaning

    From French Joséphine, a feminine equivalent of Joseph formed with the diminutive suffix -ine. It is now widely used in the English-speaking world. Notable bearers have included the British social reformer Josephine Butler ( 1828–1906 ) and the American-born French dancer and singer Josephine Baker ( 1906–75 ).

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

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