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Targer Olsen Landsverk

Targer Olsen Landsverk; (1) - Sailed on the EMILIE, arrived in New York from Drammen, Aug. 5, 1841, Thos. Anchersen, captain. Torjer Olssen Siljudalen (Torger O. Landverk), born in Gransherad, May 17, 1812. Emigrated to Muskego settlement, Wis., moving in 1847 to Winneconne Tp., Winnebago Co., Wis. Farmer, died Nov. 6, 1856. Married Anne Andersdatter Boe, born Feb. 2, 1813, died May 23, 1878, dau. of Andres Olsen Boe and Signe Olsdatter Froland. Both buried at Grace Lutheran Cem., Winchester, Wis. 3 children, incl. 2 born in America: Signe, 1844-1885; Maria; Anne, born Feb 29, 1840, died June 23, 1908 - married Halvor Johnsen Daalaan. P. 108 #12-14.

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.