[#8845] Johan Olavus Eriksen and Marie Magdalene Nilsen

[Gjest Aaron Hartnell]

I am looking for information on or any descendants of the family of:Johan Olavus Eriksen and Marie Magdalene Nilsen.children:Alma Caroline, b. May 6 1866, Halden. Johanne Marie b. Dec 29 1867 Halden. Olga Eugenie, b. Nov 21 1870, Halden. Olivie Magdalene, b. Jan 11 1873, Halden. Otto Ludvig, b. Mar 4 1876, Halden. Martin Julius, b. Apr 12 1878, Halden. Erik, b. Feb 22 1882, Halden.They are in Tistedalen, Frederikshald, in the 1865 census with two more children. Both parents are born in Tistedalen, Johan is a master shoemaker. Johanne Marie emmigrated to the US in 1889. We think she had a brother who came here later.I have had very good luck finding long lost relatives using this forum! Norwegians are the best!!! Aaron Hartnell ajhartnell@hotmail.com