Part I of this saga saw Lars Nilsen Rued depart Hattfjelldal for Wisconsin, early, alone, and in secret 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 three surviving children. Why the secrecy? Part II here, … Continue reading Uproar at Groli Farm, Hattfjelldal; Christmas 1880: Part II
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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?
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.
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 century … Continue reading Matt Hemmingsen 1876-1967: In The Beginning Again.
Hemmingsen-Mathisdatter: Mathisen-Hemmingsdatter
This new blog category, "Before Memories" is dedicated to those ancestors my generation never met - generally, those before our grandparents' time. Grandparents' early life will appear here and their aging experience will continue under "Memories", as we knew them. Paternal lines of Hemmingsen -Mathisdatter and Alexander-Baxter will be posted here, as well our maternal … Continue reading Hemmingsen-Mathisdatter: Mathisen-Hemmingsdatter
From The Logging Camps (5)
This continues the scrapbook Dad made for me about Port Renfrew, B.C., entitled “Forest Regeneration” (ca 1939-1940).1 Earlier posts under "From The Logging Camps" described our family life in this remote spot on Vancouver Island. Hemmingsen-Cameron Company Ltd. was co-owned with my grandfather, Matt Hemmingsen (1876-1967). Inklings as to previous and next owners can be … Continue reading From The Logging Camps (5)
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