Notes :: First Generation
1. Andreas ("Carpenter") OLSEN
From Oisjofoss farm, Aurskog, Akershus, Norway.
Andreas OLSEN is found in the 1865 Norwegian Census living in Dammen, Aurskog, Akershus, Norway, with his wife Maren, and daughter Bertea. Sophie HANSDATTER, a 14 year old servant girl, born in Vinger Prgj., Hedmark, Norway, is also at their home.
One of early settlers at Norsewood, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
After moving to Norsewood, Andreas OLSEN was known as "Carpenter" OLSEN, to distinguish him from 2 other Andreas OLSENs who lived in the district.
New Zealand Times, 7th April 1919. Obituary for Andreas OLSEN, Norsewood.
Andreas OLSEN built the methodist church at Norsewood, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Maren OLSDATTER
Maren OLSDATTER is found in the 1865 Norwegian Census living in Dammen, Aurskog, Akershus, Norway, with her husband, Andreas OLSEN, and daughter Bertea. Sophie HANSDATTER, a 14 year old servant girl, born in Vinger Prgj., Hedmark, Norway, is also at their home.
One of early settlers at Norsewood, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
2. Berthea ("Bessie" or "Lottie") [ANDREASDATTER] OLSEN
Name variants: Bertea/Berthea/Bertha, ANDREASDATTER/OLSEN. Known as Bertea ANDREASDATTER in Norway, but her surname would have been 'anglicised' to OLSEN (same as father's surname) in New Zealand. Berthea is found in the 1865 Norwegian Census living in Dammen, Aurskog, Akershus, Norway, with her parents, Andreas OLSEN and Maren OLSDATTER. Sophie HANSDATTER, a 14 year old servant girl, born in Vinger Prgj., Hedmark, Norway, is also at their home. Berthea may have married a Mr LEVY and emigrated to Australia.
5. Casper [ANDREASEN] OLSEN
Casper would have been known as Casper ANDREASEN in Norway, but his surname would have been 'anglicised' to OLSEN (same as father's surname) aboard the "Høvding".
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