Brief Life History of Niels
When Niels Kristoffersen Bjerkefloten was born in 1782, in Fet, Akershus, Norway, his father, Kristoffer Gundersen Foss, was 33 and his mother, Lisbet Nielsdatter, was 36. He married Tora Gulbrandsdatter Daltorp on 10 November 1811, in Løken Kirke, Høland, Akershus, Norway. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter.
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Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- His Daughter Christine's birth record
- Niels Kristoffersen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
- Niels Christophersen in entry for Christine Nielsdatter, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
Spouse and Children
Children (1)
World Events (8)
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
1814 · Syttende Mai (17th May)
Constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom to avoid being ceded to Sweden from Denmark. Celebrated by Norwegians & Norwegian-Americans on May 17th each year.
Name Meaning
vernacular form of Niklas .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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