Klaus Martin Alvestad1
M, b. 23 July 1878, d. 5 May 1971
| |  Laura and Klaus Alvestad, 1938 on their farm in Gig Harbor, Washington. Brooder house in the background, Loganberries or Raspberries behind, House would be to the right. Per L. Paul Alvestad, the horse's name is Billy. |
| SSN* | | 534-24-2633 |
| Residence* | | Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington, USA |
| Birth* | 23 Jul 1878 | Alvestad, Troms, Norway2 |
| Residence | 1900 | Alvestad, Troms, Norway, fisker gaardsarb., unmarried.3 |
| Immigration* | 1910 | 1930 census indicates that he was a naturalized citizen.4,5 |
| Occupation* | bt 1910 - 1948 | He was a commercial fisherman in the Gig Harbor area from more than 40 years until his retirement in 1948.5 |
| Residence | 1930 | Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington, USA, Widower, Age 51, Farmer on a Berry Farm which he owned. He is the only one listed in the household. As near neighbors are Peter and Carrie Alvestad (Peter age 49) and Robert and Martha Alvestad and family (Robert age 33).4 |
| Marriage* | a 1930 | In 1930 Klaus Alvestad is listed as a widower. Since Laura died in 1953, it is presumed that Klaus was married twice and that his marriage to Laura occured after the 1930 census., Bride=Laura Karoline Rasmusdatter |
| Employment* | | Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington, This family did just about everything; fished, raised chidens, milked cows, grew berries, logged. Out here we call the small acreage "stump farms." Sometimes they had to farm between the stumps until they could find the time and ambition to remove them., Principal=Laura Karoline Rasmusdatter6 |
| Residence | bt 1966 - 1971 | Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington5 |
| Religion* | May 1971 | Peninsula Lutheran Church, Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington5 |
| Death* | 5 May 1971 | Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington, USA, Obituary published in the Tacoma Times Tribune on 6 May 1971:
Klaus M. Alvestad, 92, formerly of Gig Harbor, died Wednesday in Puyallup.
He was born in Grotavor, Harstad, Norway, and moved to the Gig Harbor area in 1910. He lived there until five years ago, when he moved to Puyallup. Mr. Alvestad was a commercial fisherman in the Gig Harbor area for more than 40 years until his retirement in 1948. He was a member of the Peninsula Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Gerturde O'Dale, of Grotavor; and many nieces and nephews in the United States and Norway.
Services will be announced by Haven of Rest Mortuary.1,7,5 |
Family | Laura Karoline Rasmusdatter b. 4 Sep 1875, d. 3 Oct 1953 |
| Marriage* | a 1930 | In 1930 Klaus Alvestad is listed as a widower. Since Laura died in 1953, it is presumed that Klaus was married twice and that his marriage to Laura occured after the 1930 census., Bride=Laura Karoline Rasmusdatter |
Citations
- [S418] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Ancestry.com).
- [S363] Margaret Jensen, Tore Meyer Bergljot Hotle Bjørkenes., Folk og Slekt i Gamle Trondenes Bind 1, page 397.
- [S674] 1900 Census of Norway, Trondenes, Troms, Norway - Alvestad.
- [S356] 1930 US Federal Census, ED 27-32, Sheet 3A.
- [S391] Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma, WA (6 May 1971).
- [S396] L. Paul Alvestad Dixie Hansen. November 2003, In possession of Dixie Hansen.
- [S379] Washington Death Records 1907-1996 (Database on Ancestry.com (searched 25 September 2003)), Certificate #011718.
Juditta Embretsdatter1
F, b. 9 September 1830
Citations
- [S109] Ottar, contributor Andersen, Bygdebok For Engerdal, Samlet of Redigert av Ottar Andersen, (Engerdal, Norway: Elverum Trykk, 1966).
- [S138] Rendal Kirkebok, (#3).
- [S109] Ottar, contributor Andersen, Bygdebok For Engerdal, Samlet of Redigert av Ottar Andersen, (Engerdal, Norway: Elverum Trykk, 1966), perhaps was not married, but had son Embret.
Fredrik Embretsen Fløtningnen1,2
M, b. October 1825
Citations
- [S109] Ottar, contributor Andersen, Bygdebok For Engerdal, Samlet of Redigert av Ottar Andersen, (Engerdal, Norway: Elverum Trykk, 1966).
- [S126] A.R. Pryzt, Røros-familien Skancke (Olaf A. Berg, 1898).
Berndt Embretsen1
M
Citations
- [S109] Ottar, contributor Andersen, Bygdebok For Engerdal, Samlet of Redigert av Ottar Andersen, (Engerdal, Norway: Elverum Trykk, 1966).
Nikoline Berg Larsdatter1,2
F, b. 2 May 1831
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Kathrine Marie Larsdatter1,2
F, b. 6 January 1833
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Kristianne Ovidie Larsdatter1,2
F, b. 11 July 1835, d. after July 1835
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Ole Kristian Larsen1,2
M, b. 16 January 1837, d. 1837
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Ole Hagrup Larsen1,2
M, b. 7 March 1838
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Kristianne Larsdatter1,2
F, b. 26 July 1842
| Death* | | Altevik, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway |
| Marriage* | | Groom=Jens Jakobsen1 |
| Birth* | 26 Jul 1842 | Skjellesvik, Grytöya, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway1 |
| Christening | 24 Sep 1842 | Skjellesvik, Grytöya, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway |
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Ole Pedersen1 
M, b. circa 1704, d. 1776
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Beret Hansdatter1 
F, b. 1714, d. 1784
| Marriage* | | Groom=Ole Pedersen |
| Biography* | | 1763 Tax List shows an Ole Pedersen and spouse "Berit Olsdatter" at Syndsvold, Sand, Troms. Children are listed as Hans Olsøn and Ane Malena... which fits. Verification on spouse of Ole Pedersen is needed as there appears to be a contradiction between tax list (Berit Olsdatter) and Bjarkøy Bygdebok (Berit Hansdatter). |
| Birth* | 1714 | 1 |
| Death* | 1784 | Sundsvold, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway1 |
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Hans Olsen1,2,3 
M, b. circa 1737, d. 1805
| Birth* | c 1737 | Sundsvold, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway2,4 |
| Marriage* | 1765 | Bride=Guri Rasmussdatter |
| Marriage* | a 1771 | Bride=Elianna Pedersdatter |
| Census* | 1801 | Synsvold, Sands, Finmarkens, Norway2 |
| Death* | 1805 | Sundsvold, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway5 |
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S32] 1801 Norway Census, West Virginia Library at Charleston.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 1:437; vol 2:87.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), Bjrakoy Bygdebok says born circa 1740.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Guri Rasmussdatter1
F, b. circa 1745, d. 1772
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Elianna Pedersdatter1,2,3 
F, b. circa 1743, d. 1816
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S32] 1801 Norway Census, West Virginia Library at Charleston.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Ole Hansen1,2,3 
M, b. circa 1782, d. before 1817
| Birth* | c 1782 | Sundsvold, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway1,2 |
| Census* | 1801 | Synsvold, Sands, Finmarkens, Norway |
| Marriage* | 1806 | Bride=Hanna Kristine Andersdatter |
| Death* | b 1817 | Kolsland, Sandsöya, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway1 |
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S32] 1801 Norway Census, West Virginia Library at Charleston.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:258.
Hanna Kristine Andersdatter1,2,3 
F, b. circa 1785, d. 9 September 1868
| Birth* | c 1785 | Kosland, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway1,2 |
| Census* | 1801 | Praestegaarden, Altviig, Sands, Troms, Norway |
| Marriage* | 1806 | Groom=Ole Hansen |
| Marriage* | 1817 | Kolsland, Sandsöya, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway, Groom=Andreas Andersen |
| Death* | 9 Sep 1868 | Kosland, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway1 |
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S32] 1801 Norway Census, West Virginia Library at Charleston.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:258, 261.
Andreas Andersen1,2
M, b. circa 1765, d. 4 November 1852
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Rasmus Madsen1,2 
M, b. circa 1600
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:264.
Lars Rasmusen Brems1,2 
M
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:264.
Gunille Joensdatter1,2 
F
Family 1 | Christen Henriksen Aschanius |
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:264.
Mette Larsdatter Brems1,2 
F, d. before 1765
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:264.
Iver Olsen Holt1,2 
M, b. circa 1686, d. 1764
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:264.
- [S212] Dee Lerch to Dixie Hansen. 4 November 2000, British Columbia, Canada.
Gunhild Iversdatter1,2 
F, b. circa 1726, d. 20 August 1814
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:265.
- [S212] Dee Lerch to Dixie Hansen. 4 November 2000, British Columbia, Canada.
Kristen Pedersen1,2 
M, d. before 1801
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:265.
- [S212] Dee Lerch to Dixie Hansen. 4 November 2000, British Columbia, Canada.
Anders Kristensen1 
M, b. 1758, d. 1798
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:259.
Ollegård Marie Hansdatter1,2 
F, b. circa 1760, d. 1835
Citations
- [S32] 1801 Norway Census, West Virginia Library at Charleston.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947), vol 2:259.
Hans Andreas Olsen1,2
M, b. 28 September 1807, d. 27 March 1887
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Ingeborg Sofie Olsdatter1
F, b. 3 May 1811, d. 22 April 1886
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
Peder Martinus Olsen1
M, b. 1815
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Infant Hansen1
M, b. 1776, d. 1776
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Anna Dorthea Hansdatter1,2,3
F, b. circa 1778, d. 10 March 1857
| Birth* | c 1778 | Sundsvold, Bjarkøy, Troms, Norway1,2 |
| Census* | 1801 | Synsvold, Sands, Finmarkens, Norway |
| Marriage* | 1803 | Groom=Malte Gideonsen1 |
| Death* | 10 Mar 1857 | Bjarkøy, Troms, Overgård, Norway1 |
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S32] 1801 Norway Census, West Virginia Library at Charleston.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Julianne Hansdatter1,2,3
F, b. circa 1785
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S32] 1801 Norway Census, West Virginia Library at Charleston.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Jorgen Hansen1,2
M, b. 1766, d. 14 December 1809
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Berethe Malene Hansdatter1,2
F, b. 1768, d. 1789
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Johanna Kathrine Hansdatter1,2
F, b. 1769, d. 1798
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Abelone Dorthea Hansdatter1
F, b. 1771, d. 1771
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Ole Olsen1,2
M, b. circa 1745
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Anna Magdalene Olsdatter1,2
F, b. circa 1748, d. 1784
Citations
- [S21] Jens L. Jenssen, Bjarkøy Bygdebok, Trondheim, 1948.
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
Michel Pedersen1
M, b. circa 1706, d. 1771
Citations
- [S113] Jens L Jenssen, Bjarkoy Bygdebok, 2 Volumes. (Trondheim, Norway: Aktietrykkerietitrondhjem, 1947).
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