Rachel Toresen
1750–
Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway
The Life of Rachel
Rachel Toresen was christened on 2 September 1750, in Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway as the daughter of Thor Thoresen Svanaes and Maren Andersdatter Svanæs.
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Family Time Line
Thor Thoresen Svanaes
1711–
Maren Andersdatter Svanæs
–
Rachel Toresen
1745–
Ingeborg Toresdatter Svanes
1747–
Tonnis Thorsen Svanæs
1749–1772
Rachel Toresen
1750–
Toresen
1752–1752
Ester Toresen
1753–
Maria Toresen
1755–
Helene Toresen
1757–
Guri Malene Toresen
1760–
Parents & Siblings
1711–Male
- Maren Andersdatter Svanæs
–Female
siblings
(9)
- Rachel Toresen
1745–Female
1747–Female
- Tonnis Thorsen Svanæs
1749–1772Male
1750–Female
- Toresen
1752–1752Male
+4 More Children
World Events (3)
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
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Thor .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (1)
- Rachel Toresen, "Norway, Baptisms, 1634-1927"
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