Sigurd Edvin Olaussen and Granddad, Matt Hemmingsen, were cousins of Hattfjelldal's Groli Farm. Matt emigrated in late 1887, at eleven. Sigurd was seven then, but not yet an orphan. He left Norway early in 1902, for the Thief River Falls area of Minnesota.1 This locale was familiar to Granddad through his work, both there and … Continue reading Sigurd Edvin Olaussen Olson Grolid (1880-1946) of Hattfjelldal
Category: Our Norwegian Past
Uproar at Groli Farm, Hattfjelldal: Christmas 1880, PART III; Events Spill Forward.
Part III concludes our story on the emigration of Lars Rued (1842-1929) and his family from Hattfjelldal, Nordland to Mason, Wisconsin. His daughter, Gena, voiced much of this account.1 Recap: Lars left Norway alone, on Christmas morning of 1880, activating a secret plan for a larger emigration. His wife, Pauline Hemmingsdatter, was all in, as … Continue reading Uproar at Groli Farm, Hattfjelldal: Christmas 1880, PART III; Events Spill Forward.
Uproar at Groli Farm, Hattfjelldal; Christmas 1880: Part II
Part I of this saga saw Lars Nilsen Rued depart Hattfjelldal for Wisconsin, alone and in secret, early on Christmas morning of 1880. This quite upended family festivities planned at Groli Farm, home of his father-in-law, Hemming Paulsen. Lars' wife, Pauline Hemmingsdatter, stayed behind with their four surviving children. Why the secrecy? Part II here, … Continue reading Uproar at Groli Farm, Hattfjelldal; Christmas 1880: Part II
Christmas Uproar at Groli Farm. God Jul! 25. desember 1880
It was Christmas Day of 1880 at the home of our great-greats, Hemming Paulsen and Gurine Olsdatter. Their children were grown and most had arrived to celebrate with young families of their own. Dear Elen was remembered, their daughter gone since spring, but babbles from Ingeborg Anna Marie's infant son filled the house with expectation … Continue reading Christmas Uproar at Groli Farm. God Jul! 25. desember 1880
Hemming Olsen Nerli (1841-1880) of Hattfjelldal: A Common Law Guy?
Update: This post was updated on 6 Aug 2023 to include relevant reader insights into Hemming’s Wisconsin hometown of Chandler. It also presents new evidence that Dorthea of Hemnes Parish was possibly his partner and mother to their son, Olaf. Disqualifying data is given for Dorthea of Akershus. Text of major updates is indented. Hemming … Continue reading Hemming Olsen Nerli (1841-1880) of Hattfjelldal: A Common Law Guy?
Grandad Hemmingsen’s Maiden Aunts and The Skovdrivers of Hattfjelldal Parish.
A sigh wafted between two maiden sisters long ago that echoes still: Elen and Anne Marie Hemmingsdatter of Groli Farm; Great-granddad Ole Hemmingsen's sisters.1 They had shared a partner, albeit several years apart.2 To each, came a child. He was a skovdriver, their Gustav Henriksen. Skovdrivers came out of nowhere, and soon, they were gone. … Continue reading Grandad Hemmingsen’s Maiden Aunts and The Skovdrivers of Hattfjelldal Parish.
Granddad’s Cousin: Hemming Gustavsen 1877-1966; A Larger Life Than Lean.
It is best that the adult life of Hemming Gustavsen be told first. After all, circumstances surrounding his uegte birth, or of unwed parents, were so complicated that its telling in the same breath, risks overshadowing his own story.1 Likewise, it is best that his last census be up first; that of 1950 taken in … Continue reading Granddad’s Cousin: Hemming Gustavsen 1877-1966; A Larger Life Than Lean.
Those Fiplingkrogen Tales Of Mali Hemmingsdatter (1809-1888)
Dad consigned Mali Hemmingsdatter (1809-1888) to mere mention in our Family History. Ah, but some intriguing stories will go untold if her ancestral girl power is allowed to go unappreciated. She was little sister in the group of four adults in Generation 2: Hemmingsen, of Nord-Trondelag County, Norway. Now, it is so that her brothers … Continue reading Those Fiplingkrogen Tales Of Mali Hemmingsdatter (1809-1888)
Matt Hemmingsen 1867-1976: Uncle’s photo – but for a decade?
Updated 16 Feb 2025 for clarity. No new data. For sure, Benjamin Mikael Arntsberg, the son of Mathias Bentsen and Marith Johnsdtr was born on 16 Sept 1848 - so published in the Church Book of Vefsn Parish, Norway! 1 He was great grandma Beret-Has’ brother. Poor her, gone so early, just one year into her … Continue reading Matt Hemmingsen 1867-1976: Uncle’s photo – but for a decade?
Matt Hemmingsen 1876-1967: In The Beginning Again.
We can never get to the beginning, but for a solid Generation One, we will settle on Hemming Sivertsen and his wife, Guro Olsdatter. They were born about 1762 and 1771 respectively, of heritage long established around the Stjordal/Meraker area of Trondelag County, Norway.1 Matt Hemmingsen was their descendant and our Granddad, born a little … Continue reading Matt Hemmingsen 1876-1967: In The Beginning Again.
