[#9440] Who was Wilhem Durie?

[Gjest Bob Maysmor]

Wilhem Durie was born illegitimate 2 Dec.1819 at Ullensaker to Pigen Kirsten Sorenson. His father was ship captain Johan Dyrvold.In his marriage record for 5 Jan 1850 in Krakstad parish the name of his father is given as Consul David Durie (dead). He married Christine Holmsen, daughter of a well off farmer named Clemet Holmson. Charles Durie was British consul at Christiania from 1815 - 1832 and lived to at least 1861 - but who was consul David Durie? Where can I find records of foreign diplomats in Christiania in the 1800s? Would there be a record of Wilhem being adopted? Does anyone know of the Holmsen family perhaps of Krakstad parish? Thanks