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Knud Johnsen Bekhuus; (1) - Sailed on the EMILIE, arrived in New
York from Drammen, Aug. 5, 1841, Thomas Anchersen, captain. Knud Jonsen Bechuus,
son of John Halvorsson Bekhus and Anne Knudsdatter, born in Hjartdal, June 24,
1805. Emigrated to Norway Tp., Racine Co., Wis., died April 26, 1888. Married
Jan. 25, 1835 to Bergit Halvorsdatter Skornaes, born July 5, 1806, died May
21, 1889; both buried Muskego Lutheran Cemetery. At least 7 children., incl.
5 born in America: Ole, 1842?; Anne, 1845?; Bergit, 1847?, d. by 1860?; Charles,
March 18, 1850 - Oct. 3, 1914; Knud, 1855? Children born in Norway: Jon, Feb
15, 1835; Halvor, March 17, 1840 - farmer, Waterford, Wis., died April 13, 1911.
Married Gunhild, 4 children. p. 107 #6-9.
Thank you Jackie Hufschmid for this update.
(1) Norwegian Immigrants To The United States, A Biographical Directory, 1825-1850. Volume One 1825-1843. By Gerhard B. Naeseth.
Last updated August 23, 2003.
