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Olav Hansson

Olav Hansson

Male 1780 - 1839  (59 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Olav Hansson was born in 1780 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1839 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1839 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

    Olav married Helga Halvorsdatter R in 1808. Helga was born in 1787 in Sveio, Hordaland; died in 1824 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1824 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Hans Olson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1812 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1812 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    2. 3. Hans Olson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1813 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in USA; was buried in USA.
    3. 4. Siri Olsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1815 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    4. 5. Marta Olsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1818 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1819 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    5. 6. Siri Olsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1820 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    6. 7. Marta Serina Olsdatter Velde.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1822 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1822 in Skjold kirke, Skjold, Norway; died in 1908 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1908 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hans Olson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Olav1) was born in 1812 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1812 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  2. 3.  Hans Olson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Olav1) was born in 1813 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1813 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in USA; was buried in USA.

  3. 4.  Siri Olsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Olav1) was born in 1815 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  4. 5.  Marta Olsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Olav1) was born in 1818 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1819 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  5. 6.  Siri Olsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Olav1) was born in 1820 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  6. 7.  Marta Serina Olsdatter Velde. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Olav1) was born in 1822 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1822 in Skjold kirke, Skjold, Norway; died in 1908 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1908 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

    Marta married Andreas Haga in 1841. Andreas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Helga Pedersdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1842 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1931 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1931 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    2. 9. Malene Pedersdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1844 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Haugesund, Norway; was buried in Haugesund, Norway.
    3. 10. Anna Marta Pedersdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1846 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in USA; was buried in USA.
    4. 11. Oline Pedersdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1849 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1930 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    5. 12. Sjur Pederson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1918 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    6. 13. Peder Pederson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1856 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    7. 14. Per Pederson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1859 in Vindafjord, Rogaland; died in 1934 in USA; was buried in 1934 in USA.
    8. 15. Hans Pederson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1859 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1862 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1862 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

    Marta married in 1863. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Hans Jakobson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1953 in USA; was buried in USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Helga Pedersdatter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1842 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1842 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1931 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1931 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

    Helga married in 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Elisabet Torgilsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1893 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    2. 18. Peder Torgilsson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1866 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Vikebygd Gamle Kirke, Hordaland, Norway..
    3. 19. Marte Serine Torgilsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1869 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1869 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1927 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1927 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    4. 20. Ole Johan Torgilsson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1871 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1871 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    5. 21. Hans Torgilsson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1873 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Haugesund, Norway.
    6. 22. Malene Torgilsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1932 in Grinde, Tysv.
    7. 23. Ole Torgilsson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1878 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Haugesund, Norway; was buried in Haugesund, Norway.
    8. 24. Ingeleif Maria Torgilsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1880 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    9. 25. Anna Marta Torgilsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  2. 9.  Malene Pedersdatter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1844 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1844 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Haugesund, Norway; was buried in Haugesund, Norway.

    Malene married in 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Anna Severine Olsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1870 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  3. 10.  Anna Marta Pedersdatter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1846 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1846 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in USA; was buried in USA.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Caroline Jakobsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    2. 28. Marte Serine Jakobsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878; died in USA; was buried in USA.
    3. 29. Petra Jakobine Jakobsdatter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881; died in USA.
    4. 30. Johan Jakobson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1884; died in USA; was buried in USA.

    Anna married in 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Hans Jakob Olson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1872 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in USA.

  4. 11.  Oline Pedersdatter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1849 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1849 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1930 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  5. 12.  Sjur Pederson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1852 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1918 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

    Family/Spouse: Br Espeland. Br was born in 1853 in Skjold kirke, Skjold, Norway; died in 1931 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Marta Serina Sjursdatter Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    2. 33. Ingeleiv Oline Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Oslo.
    3. 34. Elisabet Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1879 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1906 in USA.
    4. 35. Peder Johan Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1965 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    5. 36. Inger Bertine Sjursdatter Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1960 in Stavanger, Rogaland.
    6. 37. Ola Sjurson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    7. 38. Ole Sjurson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1942 in Oslo.
    8. 39. Berge Sjurson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1888 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Oslo.
    9. 40. Hans Sjurson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    10. 41. Malene Sjursdatter Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1892 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1976.
    11. 42. Johan Sjurson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    12. 43. Sigurd Bernhard Sjurson Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1896 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    13. 44. Sigrid Brynhild Sjursdatter Velde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  6. 13.  Peder Pederson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1856 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1856 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  7. 14.  Per Pederson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1859 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1859 in Vindafjord, Rogaland; died in 1934 in USA; was buried in 1934 in USA.

  8. 15.  Hans Pederson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1859 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1859 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1862 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1862 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  9. 16.  Hans Jakobson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1953 in USA; was buried in USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Elisabet Torgilsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1864 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1893 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  2. 18.  Peder Torgilsson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1866 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1866 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Vikebygd Gamle Kirke, Hordaland, Norway..

  3. 19.  Marte Serine Torgilsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1869 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1869 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1927 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1927 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Karina J Landa  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1903 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.
    2. 46. Helga Elisabet Landa  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1904 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1984 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1984 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    3. 47. Ole Landa  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1906 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1937 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1937 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    4. 48. Torgils Landa  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1909 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1909 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1932 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1932 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    5. 49. Johan Landa  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1912 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1937 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1937 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.
    6. 50. Peder Landa  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1912 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1939 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in 1939 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  4. 20.  Ole Johan Torgilsson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1871 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1871 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  5. 21.  Hans Torgilsson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1873 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1873 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Haugesund, Norway.

  6. 22.  Malene Torgilsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1932 in Grinde, Tysv.

  7. 23.  Ole Torgilsson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1878 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1878 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Haugesund, Norway; was buried in Haugesund, Norway.

  8. 24.  Ingeleif Maria Torgilsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1880 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1880 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  9. 25.  Anna Marta Torgilsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Helga3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  10. 26.  Anna Severine Olsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Malene3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1870 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was christened in 1870 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  11. 27.  Caroline Jakobsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (10.Anna3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  12. 28.  Marte Serine Jakobsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (10.Anna3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1878; died in USA; was buried in USA.

  13. 29.  Petra Jakobine Jakobsdatter Descendancy chart to this point (10.Anna3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1881; died in USA.

  14. 30.  Johan Jakobson Descendancy chart to this point (10.Anna3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1884; died in USA; was buried in USA.

  15. 31.  Hans Jakob Olson Descendancy chart to this point (10.Anna3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1872 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in USA.

  16. 32.  Marta Serina Sjursdatter Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1876 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  17. 33.  Ingeleiv Oline Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1877 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Oslo.

  18. 34.  Elisabet Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1879 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1906 in USA.

  19. 35.  Peder Johan Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1880 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1965 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  20. 36.  Inger Bertine Sjursdatter Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1882 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1960 in Stavanger, Rogaland.

  21. 37.  Ola Sjurson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1884 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  22. 38.  Ole Sjurson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1885 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1942 in Oslo.

  23. 39.  Berge Sjurson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1888 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Oslo.

    Family/Spouse: Ellen Grenager. Ellen died in Oslo. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 40.  Hans Sjurson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1890 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.

  25. 41.  Malene Sjursdatter Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1892 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1976.

  26. 42.  Johan Sjurson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1895 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; was buried in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

    Family/Spouse: Kari Jonsdatter Haugse. Kari was born in 1909 in Kvinherad, Hordaland; died in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 43.  Sigurd Bernhard Sjurson Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1896 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; died in 1896 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway.

  28. 44.  Sigrid Brynhild Sjursdatter Velde Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sjur3, 7.Marta2, 1.Olav1) was born in 1899 in Vats, Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway; and died.


 

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