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Gjerde family from Romsdal (Verma area)

Re: Gjerde Genealogy

Della Leftridge (View posts)
Posted: 28 Apr 2003 1:38AM GMT
Classification: Query
We have relatives from Norway named Gjerde. We visited the family farm in 1975. The official written recordson the Gjerde go back to 1604. Gjerde was the name of the village too at that time.It is located on Somnonger Fjorde. Six of the young people came to America at the same time and we were able to meet their relatives that were all still living there, When a lot of the immigrants came from other countries the officials here shortened their names when they arrived. They were not given any choice in the matter. Grandfather was named Paul Oles'Son Heimark and the officials said his name was legally Paul Olson. Grandmothers name was Andrene Hansene Andres'Daughter Jgerde from Somnonger and they gave her the legal name of Anna Anderson. Some of the people that came from Heimark and Gjerde were allowed to keep the village name as their last name. It all depended on when you arrived and who the officials were. Hope this has been a help to anyone doing family research as long as you know that the name could have been changed here. It sure makes it harder.

Re: Gjerde Genealogy

Posted: 4 Jun 2004 4:06PM GMT
Classification: Query
Yes, I have all those names. I'm descended from the daughter of the son Tomas. You can contact me at: iltessoro@hotmail.com

Glad to see someone else trying to find more about them. I believe all, or maybe just most, of the children were by Ingeborg as Brita seems to have died early.

Thanks,
Daria

Re: Gjerde family from Romsdal (Verma area)

Craig Gjerde (View posts)
Posted: 25 Jan 2005 4:08PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: gjerde monge
I am responding to my OLD posting. I do not visit here very often!

We have (since 1999) visited our Gjerde farmstead along the Rauma River. There are many other farm/family names of Gjerde (fence) in Norway I have just uncovered some Monge relations.

Anyone heard of Anne Mortensdatter Gjerde (born Oct 30 1873) who moved to Wilmar MN area?

Contact me directly at clgjerde@wisc.edu

Re: Gjerde Family

Posted: 8 Feb 2005 6:05PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Laurie
I am also trying to trace my Gjerde ancestors I know my gg's name was Ole. my grandpa Seymour was born in minnesota he moved to Saskatchewan Canada probably in the early 1900. married Malena Hanson their children were Betty, Elaine, Evelyn-(my mother), Jeanette, and Walter. any info would be appreciated thank you.
Jeanette

Re: Gjerde Genealogy

Posted: 8 Dec 2005 5:50PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 9 Dec 2005 8:13AM GMT
Hi I dont know if youll read this but I am looking for gjerde that moved from norway to Iowa and changed there last name to thomas or thompson. If this is in your info please email me I would love to share information

Re: Gjerdes

Posted: 11 May 2007 7:36AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, I know that the Gjerde inquiry was of 1999. If you are a descendant of Thomas Helgeson Gjerde and Britha Johannesdtr. I would like to be in touch, know a lots about Britha Johannesdtr. I am born at the same place as she grew up in Norway. Magnar.

Re: Gjerde Genealogy

Posted: 26 Apr 2008 6:33PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Aretsdatter
hi,
i'm new to the rootsweb site, but I just found info about my grandmother on a google search. info I never knew. Perhaps she could be from your family?
My info---Ellen Anna Aretsdatter Soliby (?) born Jan. 1 1884
in More og Romsdal County, Norway
Immigrated from Norway Aug. 29, 1905
Thanks for any info you can share,
Teresa ellen (Olsen) Hickman

Re: Gjerde Genealogy

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 6:54AM GMT
Classification: Query
I believe my ancestors maybe from the same area. My ggg grandfather came to america in 1871 from Norway. His name he was given was John Johnson Jerdet which I assume is Johns son from the Gjerdet farm. He was born in 1854. Does this match anything you may have?

Re: Gjerde Genealogy

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 9:38PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, we have known your brother Myron. Did he pass in Denver CO. and can you tell me his wifes name?

Re: Gjerde family from Romsdal (Verma area)

Posted: 5 Sep 2011 5:50AM GMT
Classification: Query
I have not yet found relatives online from my Gjerde family.
This is many years later!
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