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He came to America from Tinn, Telemark in the year 1842 at the age of 14. He was with his parents Jacob Olsen Einung and Anne Jacobsdatter. Unfortunately, his mother and one sister died on the Ellida on the way to America.
Gene Estensen - Webmaster - Submitted after researching "Utvandrarregister for Tinn 1837-1907.
Ole Jacobsen Einong; 1842; Tinn, Telemark. (1) - Sailed on the ELLIDA, arrived in New York from Gothenburg, Aug. 9, 1842, Jens J. Jensen, captain. Ole Jacobsen Einung, born March 9, 1828, died in his youth. p. 134 #149.
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.
