[#17000] Anders-Andreas Pedersen b. Apr 1873

[Gjest Andrew Peterson]

Please could someone help locate my great-grandfather and namesake. Here's what I know:Born Apr 1873 - fairly certainEmigrated to US 1890sister Lena (Americanized name)brother John (Americanized name)may have had other siblingsI do not know the province he came from.I have him from in US from 1900 on, but would like to know the rest of his family, parents, etc.Many thanks, Andrew.

[Gjest Heidi C. Huitfeldt]

Hi Andrew,Have you seen his death certificate? It should give information on his parents (if the informant did know). An obituary might include information on living relatives in Norway.(At that time) His naturalization papers could also have som information. If you haven't already, you should obtain these papers.There is number of possible Andrew Peterson's in Norway, born about that time. A little more to go on could give a direction.Kind regards, Heidi

[Gjest Heidi C. Huitfeldt]

A lot of Anders/Andreas Pedersen's of course!

[Gjest Andrew Peterson]

Heidi, thanks for replying. Lets see, his sister was Lena Bredeson (after marriage) and he had a brother John. Andrew married Emma Arntsdatter, b. Sept 3, 1880. She was from Nes, Hedmark, so maybe he was too. That might be a lead. They were married in about 1898 in Norway, first son born in US April 1899. They had 12 children. I don't know where Andrew emigrated to when he first came to the US in 1890, so I havent been able to locate his naturalization papers. Then he went back to Norway as a US citizen before he married Emma. Andrew outlived his wife, so when he died at age 80, the informant didn't know about his past in Norway.

[Gjest Geir Kamsvaag Berntsen]

I am a little confused about what's where, so you might have this already:Emma Arntsdatter married Anders Pedersen July 9 1898. He was born April 7 1873 at Hovelsrudeie, confirmation Oct 2 1887. His father Peder Evensen at Hovelsrudeie. (I believe I've given information about Emma earlier). (NES Mini 8 1883-1905 2/2 f.31 no.14). Emma was a servant at the time of the marriage.Going back to Anders Christening (July 6 1873), I find his parents Peder Evensen Hovelsrudeie and wife Pauline Embretsdatter. (NES Mini 5 1872-1886 f.9 no.75). Peder is supposed to be born 1833, Pauline 1835 (such information is far from reliable given).Old news?

[Gjest Geir Kamsvaag Berntsen]

The name of the sub-farm at Hovelsrud where Anders was born i 1873, was Atfor. Peder was here 1867-73. Peder Evensen born 1832 at Glabakk, Vien 1832 was married twice;1. Nov 19 1856 with Grethe Eriksdatter (Nes Mini 4 1852-1886 9/19 f.250 no.24) 2. May 28 1866 with Pauline Embretsdatter(also written Engebretsdatter)(Nes Mini 4 1852-86 10/19 f.271 no.13)At least 4 children in first marriage.Second marriage:1. Georg, born Dec 6 1866 at Raknerudeie, he left for America in 1885 (Nes Mini 4 1852-86 4/19 f.110 no.3). Chr.: Jan 1 1867.2. Olaus, born April 13 1871 at Hovelsrudeie.(6/19 f.146 no.52). Chr.: May 21 1871.3. Anders4. Lina born Sep 14 1877 at Hovelsrudeie (NES Mini 5 1872-1886 2/4 f.45 no.106) Chr.: Dec 23 1877.5. Emil born May 9 1880 at Hovelsrudeie (2/4 f.75 no.82) Chr.: Aug 8 1880.6. Johan, born Sep 28 1882 at Hovelsrudeie (3/4 f.100 no.92) Chr.: Nov 5 1882.

[Gjest Andrew Peterson]

Geir, thank you! No this is not old news, and exactly what I'm looking for! In addition ot Ander's siblings births, I have information that his brother George came to the US and I will look for him in the databases here.Regards, Andrew

[Gjest Nina Berg]

Georg Pedersen M.1885 Nes Johanne Magnusdtr.b.1853 Her father:Magnus Iversen

[Gjest Andrew Peterson]

Please do not respond to this thread any longer. At this point, I have all the information required. Thank you everyone for your efforts.Regards,Andrew