Volda 1875: farm Wig (Ørstavik) John Sjursen Farmer/Cotter & fisher 1831 Karen Eriksdatter Wife 1837 Volda Erik 1862 Volda Sivert 1863 Volda Ole (Supported by E. Svendsen) 1865 Volda John 1872 Volda Karl 1874 Volda Ragnhild 1869 Volda
The same family was at Bakkene farm in 1865: John Sjursen Husmd. med Jord 34 Volden Caren Eriksdatter Hans Kone 27 Volden Erik Johnssen Deres Søn 3 Volden Sjur Johnssen Deres Søn 2 Volden Ole Johnssen Deres Søn 14!! Volden (His mother is too young to have a 14 year old son so that must be a misprint)
This is the farm from P.H. Segelsteds posting, census of 1875: The farm is now also called Wig John Thorbjørnsen Farmer/Owner 1823 Hjørundf. Berte Knudsdatter Wife 1837 Vold. Arne Johnsen Son 1861 Volda Thomas Johnsen Son 1862 Volda Enok Johnsen Son 1867 Volda Knud Johnsen Son 1872 Volda Synneve Johnsdatter Daughter 1864 Volda Ingeborg Johnsdatter Daughter 1870 Volda Karen Johnsdatter Daughter 1875 Volda
Two of these brothers emigrated from Aalesund: Juni 22 1893 Knut Johnsen Ørstenvig 20 years old unmarried Volden Worker White Star Line Dakota Juni 9 1892 Enok Johnsen Ørstenvig 25 years old unmarried Vestnes Sailor White Star Line Dakota
Thanks for the info. It seems that the family from farm "Wig" and "Bakkene" is the right one. This correlates with what I have. Much appreciated.
Having had a look at the Ellis Island site, I see that an Ola Jonson arrived 24 February 1892 on board the Majestic. Is there anyone who would have further info as to where Ola went once he landed? Also on board the ship was a Jessie Stevenson. I wonder if this is the Jessie he married and settled with in the USA? Hopefully I am on the right track.
Ola Jonson Orstavik
Posted - 10/03/2003 : 05:02:19
