[#5494] Ancestors Arnbjørn Torkelsen f. 1651 - Gjesdal

[Gjest Arne Mikal Mikkelsen]

I am trying to trace back the family of Arnbjorn Torkelsen. He lived in Gjesdal 1701. He move to Eidland and died ca 1722/23. I understand his family can be traced back to Ommund from Westlye ca 1520. I would like to know about his family, wife & children, etc.Any help anyone an provide will be greatly appreciated.Thank you.Arne Mikal

[Gjest Wenche Helland]

In Søren Arneson: Gards- og ættesoga for Gjestal, Arnbjørn Torkelsen is mentioned as son of Torkel Ormson. Lived at the farm Gjesdal in 1701,age 50.

[Gjest Wenche Helland]

In "Søren Arneson: Gards- og ættesoga for Gjestal", Arnbjørn Torkelsen is mentioned as son of Torkel Ormson and Ingeborg Arnbjørnsdtr. Lived at the farm Gjesdal in 1701,age 50, moved to Eidland where he died 1722(?). Two sons are mentioned: Torkel, 6 years and Oluf 3 years. Torkel Ormson ( 46 years in 1664) is son of Orm Ellingsen, Solberg in Bjerkreim. Ingeborg is daughter of Arnbjørn Torsteinson,living at Odland, Bjerkreim from 1612-1645.Wenche

[Gjest Arne Mikal Mikkelsen]

Wenche'Takk - Thank you, every piece of information helps me. It is wonderful that through this forum you can get so much help. Thank you for your kindness. Every new family member I find takes me on a new journey.Arne Mikal