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amandarollog
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Canada
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 Posted - 11/10/2026 : 16:36:56
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I’m looking for information on my family.
Ole Halverson Rollag (born 1837) in I think Telemark, Norway. I’m not sure if the name Rollag was actually his or if it was Halverson and the family changed the name to Rollag when emigrating to the states (we think to South Dakota). I was told that our lineage comes from a small village not far from Rollag. According to Ancestry, Ole’s dad was named Halvor Torgeirson (born 1797). I’m looking for information on where we come from, what village, and more info on when we went to the states. Thank you! |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 12/10/2026 : 08:12:20
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# 1 in 1823 marriages in Mael, Tinn, Telemark: Halvor Torgersen Rollag 26 3/4 years and Signe Holjesdtr Rollag 24 years old.
https://goto.digitalarkivet.no/kb20051005020684
Ole born 6 Dec 1837 bapt 4 Feb 1838 to parents Halvor Torgersen Rollag and Signe Holjesd Rollag records of Mael, Tinn, Telemark:
https://goto.digitalarkivet.no/kb20061211350185
Records description of Mael in Tinn parish but Ole was baptized in Dals church.
Rollag is a farm. |
Edited by - jkmarler on 12/10/2026 08:29:00 |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 12/10/2026 : 17:01:24
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Probably the emigration of Ole his wife Gary and four children in 1877, destination is Lanesboro, Minnesota.
Ole Halvorsen
Norway, Emigration Records, 1867-1960
Name
Ole Halvorsen
Gender
Mannlig (Male)
Marital Status
Gift (Married)
Emigration Age
[39]
Birth Date
abt 1838
Last Known Residence Place
Tinn, Telemark
Emigration Date
18. mai 1877 (18 May 1877)
Emigration Place
Oslo, Norge (Norway)
Emigration Ship
[Hero]
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Ole Halvorsen 39
Iÿrÿ Halvorsen
29
Hustru (Wife)
Signe Halvorsen
9
Barn (Child)
Ingeborg Halvorsen
7
Barn (Child)
Aagot Halvorsen
4
Barn (Child)
Halvor Halvorsen
3
Barn (Child)
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61757/records/481318
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 12/10/2026 : 17:17:04
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Ole Halvorsen emigrated in 1877 on the Hero. Along with his wife and four children.
https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/557/pe00000000433512
Person number 0054
Name: Ole Halvorsen Year of birth: 1838 (calculated) Date of birth: -
Marital status: g Residence: Tinn, Telemarken Destination: Lanesbora Minn.
Person number 0055
Name: Jyry Halvorsen Year of birth: 1848 (calculated) Date of birth: -
Marital status: g Residence: Tinn, Telemarken Destination: Lanesbora Minn.
Person number 0056
Name: Signe Halvorsen Year of birth: 1868 (calculated) Date of birth: -
Marital status: ug Residence: Tinn, Telemarken Destination: Lanesbora Minn.
Person number 0057
Name: Ingeborg Halvorsen Year of birth: 1870 (calculated) Date of birth: -
Marital status: ug Residence: Tinn, Telemarken Destination: Lanesbora Minn.
Person number 0058
Name: Aagot Halvorsen Year of birth: 1872 (calculated) Date of birth: -
Marital status: ug Residence: Tinn, Telemarken Destination: Lanesbora Minn.
Person number 0059
Name: Halvor Halvorsen Year of birth: 1874 (calculated) Date of birth: -
Marital status: ug Residence: Tinn,
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AntonH
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AntonH
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Posted - 12/10/2026 : 18:32:41
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Family in 1865 Census
Gyry Johnsdatter
1865 Norway Census
Name
Gyry Johnsdatter
Gender
Kvinnelig
Marital Status
Ugift (Single)
Age
18
Birth Year
abt 1847
[abt 1847]
Birth Place
Tinns Prgj.
Census year
1865
City
Tinn
County
Telemark
County Number
08
Counting District
Sanden
Counting District Number
0053
Enumeration District
Mæl
Enumeration District Number
005
Relation to Head
Datter (Daughter)
House Number
01
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
John Østensen
55
Husf (Head)
Ingebør Olesdatter
54
Hustru (Wife)
Ole Johnsen
21
Søn (Son)
Halvor Johnsen
16
Søn (Son)
Gyry Johnsdatter 18 Datter (Daughter)
Sønnef Johnsdatter
13
Datter (Daughter)
John Johnsen
10
Søn (Son)
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61753/records/735217
https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/person/pf01038142002785
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AntonH
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AntonH
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Posted - 12/10/2026 : 22:18:45
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Here is how the passengers are listed in the Ancestry.com site. Spelling is close at best on some of the first names.
View Record
Ole Halvorsen
abt 1838
7 Jun 1877
Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
Norwegian
State of Pennsylvania
Primary record
View Record
Fey Halvorsen
abt 1848
7 Jun 1877
Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
Norwegian
State of Pennsylvania
Primary record
View Record
Sguen Halvorsen
abt 1868
7 Jun 1877
Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
Norwegian
State of Pennsylvania
Primary record
View Record
Ingelloy Halvorsen
abt 1870
7 Jun 1877
Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
Norwegian
State of Pennsylvania
Primary record
View Record
Aagot Halvorsen
abt 1873
7 Jun 1877
Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland
Norwegian
State of Pennsylvania
Primary record
View Record
Halovasen Halvorsen
abt 1874
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7488/records/14371412?tid=&pid=&queryId=98712455-e470-475c-9ec7-7c4f7a5d2ee8&_phsrc=Kml9&_phstart=successSource
https://u.cubeupload.com/AntonHagelee/e4dScreenshot20261012at.png
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AntonH
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USA
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Posted - 12/10/2026 : 22:43:07
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Here is some information on the families and where they were living in the 1801 Census. The Digitalarkivet has changed a little so it is better to find the head of the family and then go to the Head of the family and then click on scanned version to see the original document. You can also click on Next to see the people from the scanned document one by one.
Torjer Halvorsen
https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/census/person/pf01058313000249
Scroll down to the Straderud farm on the left page.
https://www.digitalarkivet.no/ft2009080666000
Or if you have access to Ancestry.com, you can use this listing.
Torjer Halvorsen
1801 Norway Census
Name
Torjer Halvorsen
Gender
Mannlig (Male)
Marital Status
Gift (Married)
Age
32
Birth Year
abt 1769
[abt 1769]
Census year
1801
City
Tinn
County
Telemark
County Number
08
Counting District
Stranderud
Counting District Number
0017
Enumeration District Number
001
Relation to Head
Huusbonde
House Number
01
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Torjer Halvorsen 32 Huusbonde
Aagoth Torjersdatter
27
Hans Hustru
Halvor Torjersen
4
Deres børn
Aagoth Torjersdatter
2
Deres børn
Ole Torjersen
1
Deres børn
Torbor Olsdatter
75
Huusbondens moder
Groe Madsdatter
17
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61749/records/377677
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ROLLAG/HALVERSON in Rollag, Norway Emigrated to US
