Looking for Hjordis Sofia BANG born Harstad 1896

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Topic author: MADCOWGIRL
Subject: Looking for Hjordis Sofia BANG born Harstad 1896
Posted on: 01/08/2005 04:55:56
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I am looking for my grandmother:
Hjordis Sofia Bang
b. May 21,1896 Harstad, Norway
to Bernhardt Andreas Bang & Pauline Andrea Lockert
She was the eldest of 14 children. She immigrated in 1915 from Norway to USA. One of her brothers was for a short time the mayor of Oslo, Norway.
I am stuck.I know that when she arrived that she worked as a housekeeper for the Sweedish Consul, although I do not know where. She eventually settled in Lake Oswego , Oregon, USA and married Frank Oscar Anderson. ANy help would be most appreciated. Thanks You for your time.

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Reply author: Hopkins
Replied on: 01/08/2005 15:21:46
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Hjørdis Bang and family in the 1900 Norwegian census -
http://www.rhd.uit.no/folketellinger/ftliste_e.aspx?ft=1900&knr=1836&kenr=006&bnr=0033a&lnr=00
They are living in Rødøy, Nordland. (When I looked up Harstad in the LDS library catalog, it said 'see Trondenes' - that is in Troms.)

Reply author: Hopkins
Replied on: 01/08/2005 15:31:41
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Hjørdis Bang leaves Norway from the port of Trondheim in 1915 - headed for Tacoma Washington.
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbase&filnamn=EMITROND&gardpostnr=167617&sokefelt=skjul

Reply author: Trond
Replied on: 01/08/2005 21:29:21
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Ellis Island Records:
Hjordis Bang 18y (13y) arrived in New York on the S/S Bergensfjord April 27 1915 Departed from the port of Bergen April 18 1915. Her fathers name was Berhard Bang, Skippergt. 19, Tromsø. The ticket was prepaid by her aunt Laura Holt, ??4 Box 813 Tacoma, Washington.
Remember that the spring of 1815 was early in WW1. Shipping companies were afraid of German submarines and other warships torpedoing ships crossing the Atlantic. That was the reason that S/S Bergensfjord used the port of Bergen only and that all passengers had to go there for a passage to America. The southern coast of Norway up to Oslo was too dangerous to sail.

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 30/05/2008 01:55:17
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Thank you so very much for your help - although it is some three years later that I am getting to it.
Trond Austheim - thank you so very much
God Bless You
Steffani Anderson- Smith
Hjordis' grandaughter

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 30/05/2008 02:09:20
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Also Thank you to Hopkins - Your information has been a delight to find! Thank you again- God Bless You

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 30/05/2008 18:23:24
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Is there an earlier census for Hjordis Bang - her father Bernhard Bang that shows all the children? My grandmother told me she was the eldest of 14 children. Thank You kindly.

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 30/05/2008 21:30:55
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Hjørdis Sofie born Trondenes, see #40
Peder Asbjørn born Bø, see #48
Bjarne Andreas born Rødøy, see #30
Bernard was moving around, difficult to find where he went, baptism records wuld be the best choice to find his children, do you know any of the given names?

Reply author: Hopkins
Replied on: 30/05/2008 22:14:43
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There is good information about the Norwegian censuses and other resources available for our genealogy research in the articles linked above - I'm repeating the link here --

Ancestors From Norway - Articles

Documenting the Norwegian Censuses

The major Norwegian censuses we use are the 1801, 1865, the yet incomplete 1875 and the 1900. There were other censuses taken, some only in specific areas. Check the LDS library catalog for the area of your interest.

LDS Library Catalog

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 31/05/2008 20:13:16
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Thank you thank you Thank YOU! I am waiting on my Auntie's reply to the names of the other brothers and sisters of Hjordis Sofia BANG

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 02/06/2008 04:07:30
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Ok I have a reply from my Tante Hjordis
family order is such
Hjordis Sofia Bang
Peder Osburn Bang
Bjarne Bang (died young)
John Rust Bang m Maude Oddosa
Osa Margareta Bang .. m Jens Odellison
Laura Amailia Bang m 1 Alf Bang (cousins - he was lost at sea) - m 2 Torlife Edsa
(Daughters Sonia Bang and her twin and older sister Vera, born in China were interned by the Japanese)
Anders Birger Bang m Rita ?
Erna Paulina Bang m Paul Paulson
(Daugther married an American, then went to Paint(Artist) in Middle East and left her husband for a shiek)
Borre Johan Bang
Ogstin Bernhard Bang - depressed- drowned at age 17
Ralf Otto Bang - went to England during WWII
Berjanna Andreas Bang - Went to England during WWII
That is all I have at this point -
there seems to be two missing children

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 13/07/2010 18:52:30
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I just scanned an article of Alf Bang and Laura Imalia Bang and Hjordis Sphia Bang - so Alf was lost at sea after he came to America for a visit - wow - would like to have more information about this

Reply author: Oyvlars
Replied on: 22/07/2010 01:15:35
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los Bernhard Andreas Bang
+ Pauline Andrea Larsen
1. Hjørdis Sofie b 21-05-1896 Trondenæs
2. Peder Asbjørn b. 24-06-1897 Bø
3. Bjarne Andreas b. 04-04- 1899 Rødø
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5. Aase Margrethe b. 10-08-1906 Tromsø
6. Laura Amalie b. 23-08-1908 Tromsø
7. Anders Birger b. 05-11- 1910 Tromsø
8. Erna Pauline b. 29-12-1912 Tromsø

Reply author: Oyvlars
Replied on: 22/07/2010 01:29:14
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Bernhard Andreas Bang B.20-11-1870 Dead 20-12-1952 Sortland
Pauline Andrea Bang B. 12-10-1875 D. 18-12-1945 Sortland

Harry Bang b. 23-08-1947 D. 25-05-2004 Sortland

Harry Bergeton Bang b. 17-01-1919 D. 28-04-1972 Sortland

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 22/07/2010 19:20:42
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Oyvlars - Thank you for this information - but where does it come from? Also in your last post who is Harry Bang and who is Harry Bergeton Bang? I am also interested in the whereabouts of the information of Bernhard and Pauline Bang's death information.
#4 on the list of Bernhard and Pauline's children is : John Rust Bang
Children 9-12 are as follows:
#9. Borre Johane Bang
#10. Ogstin Bernhard Bang
#11 Ralf Otto Bang
#12 Berjanna Andreas Bang
so far no birth or death dates
Thank you again for your time - it is much appreciated

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 22/07/2010 20:14:27
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The baptismal record for Bernard Andreas Bang is #1, his parents were captain Anders Bang and wife Laura at Rønning under Esvik.

Bernard Andreas Bang and Pauline Andrea Larsen were married Jan 1 1896, see #1.

Pauline Andrea was born out of wedlock Oct 12 1875, see #8, her mother was Amalie Olsen, Svinøe and the father was "lensmannsfulmektig" (marshall) Aslak Nordahl, Roligheden. (Why she had the last name Larsen when she married is difficult to say).
This is most likely Amalie Olsen, her parents and siblings in 1865.

Reply author: Oyvlars
Replied on: 22/07/2010 20:40:58
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Nr. 10 Øystein Bernhard Bang b.1917 Tromsø D. 1933 Sortland

You have 2 user Profiles
A . Looking for Hjørdis Sofia Bang born Harstad 1896
B. Great grandfather Bernhard Bang

look at both.

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 23/07/2010 18:53:41
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Thank You eibache! I have this informatiion from when you gave it to me last - I have checked my records and retraced the topic here -
I was wondering about the dates of birth asigned to the children that Oyvlars presented - so that maybe I could see why John Rust was not listed (was it unreadable?) That sort of thing - I am trying to provide source infromation as I go along - to make the path easier for those who follow me.
And My appologies regarding Harry Bang and Harry Begeton Bang - they are Malin's relatives(which is why they were unfamiliar to me) - and we are trying to show a link between our families.

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 23/07/2010 20:15:40
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You have 2 user Profiles

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Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 23/07/2010 20:34:48
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We go back all the way to Ole Efassen as the father of John Roth Olesen born: 14 Jan 1824 in Bo Praestegjeld, Norway married to :Pauline Georgine Andreasdtr also of Bo Praestegjeld who gave birth to Amalie Christine Olesen (Olesdtr) 7 Sept 1849 who is the mother of: Pauline Andrea Laresen (Larsdtr) Lockert born 12 Oct 1875- who married Bernhard(t) Andreas Anderssen Bang born 20 Nov 1870 in Rodo Sogn, Norway who is the father of my grandmother: Hjordis Sofia Bang born 21 May 1896.
I am thinking eibache, that myabe Pauline got her "Larsen" name from a "Larsen" whom Amalie Christine Olsen Married after giving birth to Pauline out of wedlock. A common practice of adoption without the paperwork so to speak.
I also have a different list of children for John Roth Olsen and Pauline Georgine Andreasdtr
(parents of Amalie Christine)
one list is:
1 Amalie Christine Olsen b 7 Sept 1849
2. Tine Olsen
3 Paul Olsen
4 Anne Olsen
5 Ida Olsen
6 Johanne Olsen
7 Oluf Olesen
8 Kristian Olsen
9 Unnamed female Olsen
(I believe this list above is from Oyvlars)
The other list of John Roth Olesen and Pauline Georgine Andreasdtr is as follows:
1Amalie Chirstine Olesen
2 Anne Olesen b 1855
3. Johanne Olesen b. 1860
4 Oluf Olesen b. 1861
5 Johan Olesen b 1863
6 Pauline Olesen b 1865
7 Englke Olesen b1865
so the last two children born are twins?
Did Tine, Paul and Ida all maybe die?
just looking to clarify as I try and consolidate all of my information into one place.
thanks for all of your help - it is most appreciated
Steff

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 24/07/2010 08:00:30
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Amalie Christines mother Pauline Georgine Andreasdatter was born Jan 9 1826, see #1, her parents were Andreas Poulsen and Ruberthine Hasselberg Brøndlund paa Fjærevold.

The parents Andreas Poulsen, Snarset and Robertine Brøndlund, Skagen were married Oct 29 1817, see 3rd posting from bottom of left page.

When Pauline Georgine was confirmated in 1842, both parents were dead, see #2

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 24/07/2010 08:10:05
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Anne (Olesen) was born June 30 1855 and baptized Anne Marie, see #55.
Johanna (Olesen) was born Aug 22 1860 and baptized Johanna Hasselberg, see #69.
Oluf (Olesen) was a twin born Jan 30 1862 and baptized Oluf Johan, his twin brother was baptized Jakob Martin, see #34 & #35.
Johan (Olesen) was born Sept 7 1863 and baptized Johan Christian, see #9.
Pauline (Olesen) was born Sept 8 1865 and baptized Pauline Maria, see #14.
Ida (Olsen) was born Sept 7 1856 and baptized Ida Pauline, see #2.
Paul (Olsen) was born July 25 1852 and baptized Paul Andreas, see #46.
Tine (Olsen) was born Oct 23 1850 and baptized Robertine Birgithe, see #1.

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 24/07/2010 09:02:57
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Yes, Amalie Christine did marry a "Larsen". The marriage was in Bø Nov 2 1877 and Amalie Christines husband was Peder Johan Larsen, see #16.

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 24/07/2010 22:31:17
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Amalie Christines mother Pauline Georgine Andreasdatter was born Jan 9 1826, see #1, her parents were Andreas Poulsen and Ruberthine Hasselberg Brøndlund paa Fjærevold.

The parents Andreas Poulsen, Snarset and Robertine Brøndlund, Skagen were married Oct 29 1817, see 3rd posting from bottom of left page.

When Pauline Georgine was confirmated in 1842, both parents were dead, see #2.

I cannot read/make out anything on the link to Pauline confirmation ... but thank you for all of this wealth of information eibach!!!
Wonderful Wonderful !
As far as I can see there is no link between Malia and my family - I know there was another Berhard Bang - and that he was famous for helping cows - so famous that when I was in cow country in Oregon,USA - they knew the nameBernhard Bang from some invention he had made - maybe she is related to him.? I dont know.
I think Paul, Ida and Tine died as I did not find them elsewhere.
I can now look to see if Amailia and Peder Larsen had more children after they were married in 1877 - for siblings for Paulina Larsen
I have a question eibache:
Is the Brondlund paa Fjaerevold, Snarset and Skagen all places or names?(paulines parents)
Thank you again for all your help

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 24/07/2010 23:17:44
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I cannot read/make out anything on the link to Pauline confirmation

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Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 25/07/2010 00:38:11
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Eibache - Thank you for the correction - I see Tine, Paul and Ida are alive during the 1865 Telling in Bo - what I was asking Øivind , was which source did the information come from?
Thank you both again for all of your help

Reply author: Oyvlars
Replied on: 25/07/2010 01:31:37
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I Bernhard Andreas Bang b. 20-11-1870 Rødø D. 20-12-1952 Sortland
mar. 01-01-1896 Bø
+Pauline Andrea Nordahl Larsen 12-10-1875 D. 18-12-1945 Sortland
(Aslak Nordahl / Amalie Olsen) own list

Children:
-1. Hjørdis Sofie Bang b. 21-05-1896 Trondenes , Emigr. 1915 From Tromsø

-2. Peder Asbjørn Bang b. 24-06-1897 Bø No D 21-08-1972 Hammerfest
+Hildur Moe b. 05-02-1908 D. 09-01-1994 Hammerfest

-3. Bjarne Andreas Bang b. 04-04-1899 Rødø No D.08-02-1958 Hammerfest
+Olivia Kornelie Norum b. 24-04-1901 D. 11-03-1979 Hammerfest

-4. John Røst-Bang ? D sept. 1982 Vallø v Tønsberg
1. Øystein Røst-Bang ? D.aug. 1995 "

-5. Aase Margrethe Bang b. 10-08-1906 Skippergt.19 Tromsø D.1940
+Jens Olai Ediassen Hasselberg b.06-03-1900 D.04-06-1966 Sortland
1. Jens Eirik Ediassen b. 1939 Trondheim liv. Sortland
(After Aases dead Jens O. married 2. T. 1942 Helga b. 1905.)

-6. Laura Amalie Bang b. 23-08-1908 Skippergt.19 Tromsø
+ Alf Berg Sonja and Vera
+ Thorleif xxxx?

-7. Anders Birger Bang b. 05-11-1910 Skippergt.19 Tromsø D 28-06-1974 Kr.S.
+Rita Marie b. 19-02-1921 D. 29-05-2002 Kristiansand

-8. Erna Pauline Bang b. 29-12-1912 Skippergt.19 Tromsø
+Paul A. Paulsen, Tromsø liv. Bø/No

-9. Børre Johan Bang b. 29-07-1914 D. 26-10-1962 Kristiansand

-10. Øystein Bernhard Bang b. 1917 Tromsø D. 1933 Sortland

-11. Ralf Otto Bang

-12. Benjamin Bang

Reply author: Oyvlars
Replied on: 25/07/2010 01:39:52
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MADCOWGIRL
Steffani Anderson - Smith

Peder Nilsen, Esvig

Anders Pedersen Bang Skipper b. 1818 Rødø D.1874
married 02-07-1861 His 2.T living farm Etsevig (Esvik), Rødø,
+Laura Rønning b. 1831 Trondheim
(Olaus Rønning, father)
Children:
A Kristine Bang b. 1861 Rødø
B.Oluf Bang b. 1855 Rødø
C.Anton Ludvig Bang b. 18-10-1862 Rødø
+Anna Katrine Selnes b. 1861 Kristiansund
1. Alfred Magnus Bang b. 01-04-1888 Rødø
2. Laura Helene Eline b. 22-01-1890 Rødø
3. Odin Andreas b. 17-10-1891 Rødø
4. Ragnvald b. 05-08-1897 Rødø D. 04-10-1990 Haugesund
+Jacobine Dorthea b. 04-07-1887 D. 19-06-1879 "
5. Valberg Margrethe b. 30-06-1900 Rødø
D Odin Richard Bang b. 17-01-1864 Rødø
E Konrad Fredrik Bang b. 01-09-1865 Rødø
F Johan Otelius Bang b. 29-06-1867 Rødø
G Ole Hagerup Bang b. 21-03-1869 Rødø
H Leonard Bang b. 21-03-1869 Rødø
I Bernhard Andreas Bang b. 20-11-1870 Rødø D. 20-12-1952 Sortland
J Nikolai Henry Bang b. 03-07-1873 Rødø
+Helma b. 1871 Næs Romerike
1. Herman Bang b. 18-06-1899 Hadsel
K Karl Bang Sverdrup b. 29-07-1874 Rødø

Reply author: eibache
Replied on: 25/07/2010 10:37:08
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Is the Brondlund paa Fjaerevold, Snarset and Skagen all places or names?(paulines parents)

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Reply author: Oyvlars
Replied on: 25/07/2010 11:59:49
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Dear Queen of my time here is over and I will abdicate the throne.
If you want information about living relatives, we must go over to E-mail and
Facebook, because personal protective To connect living relatives is a sacred act that must be made with caution.

Øyvind Larsen

Reply author: MADCOWGIRL
Replied on: 25/07/2010 20:03:56
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Originally posted by Oyvlars

Dear Queen of my time here is over and I will abdicate the throne.
If you want information about living relatives, we must go over to E-mail and
Facebook, because personal protective To connect living relatives is a sacred act that must be made with caution.

Øyvind Larsen

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