Descendants of Tollef
Sigbjornsen Kvanvig
4 generations
I have merged two files to eliminate a lot of typing.
I believe I have
corrected all the errors except,
I have multiple dates on, Herbert Karl Kvanvig.
b. Nov.29.1915 -- d. Dec.06.1969
and, b. 1914 -- d. 1985
If you find another error or there should be an addition, please let me know.
thanks, Jerry Longstrom
Generation No. 1
1. Tollef Sigbjornsen1 Kvanvig was born 1782, and died 1864. He married Gertrude Marie Hansdotter. She was born 1791, and died 1857.
Child of Tollef Kvanvig and Gertrude Hansdotter is:
+ 2 i. Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2 Kvanvig, born Feb.13.1829; died Sep.30.1892.
Generation No. 2
2. Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2 Kvanvig (Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Feb.13.1829, and died Sep.30.1892. He married (1) Anne Marie Jensdatter Fidsel. She was born 1836, and died 1876. He married (2) Marie Berentson Thompson. She was born 1847, and died 1916.
Notes for Gjert Tobias Tollesfen Kvanvig:
Gjert had 6 children from his first marriage, and 4 children in his 2nd marriage. All 10 children went to America. Jens was the youngest and he returned to Norway.
Children of Gjert Kvanvig and Anne Fidsel are:
3 i. Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, born 1861; died 1863.
4 ii. Tomine Gardine Gjertsdatter Kvanvig, born 1861; died 1881.
+ 5 iii. Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter Kvanvig, born 1863; died 1951.
+ 6 iv. Gerhard August Gjertsen Kvanvig, born 1866; died 1936.
+ 7 v. Herman Severin Gjertsen Kvanvig, born 1868; died 1957.
+ 8 vi. Jens Giertsen Gjertsen Kvanvig, born Oct.14.1870 in Hidrasogn; died Nov.30.1949 in Kristiansand.
+ 9 vii. Karl Johan Gjertsen Kvanvig, born Jan.01.1873 in Flekkefjord; died May.11.1963.
Children of Gjert Kvanvig and Marie Thompson are:
10 i. Anne Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, born 1878. She married Peder (Peers) Pederson; born 1875.
+ 11 ii. Bernt Andreas Gjertsen Kvanvig, born 1880; died 1935.
12 iii. Minnie Gjertsdatter (Kvanvig) Thompson, born 1882; died 1929.
+ 13 iv. Mathilde Gjertsdatter (Kvanvig) Thompson, born 1884; died 1971.
Generation No. 3
5. Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig (Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1863, and died 1951. She married Nels Olson. He was born 1864, and died 1942.
Children of Jensine Kvanvig and Nels Olson are:
+ 14 i. Mathilda (Tillie)4 Olson, born 1891; died 1972.
+ 15 ii. Henry Olson, born 1893; died 1960.
+ 16 iii. Minnie Olson, born 1895; died 1971.
+ 17 iv. Alma Olson, born 1898; died 1970.
18 v. Inga Olson, born 1900. She married Fred Paulson.
+ 19 vi. Joseph Olson, born 1903.
+ 20 vii. Wilbur Olson, born 1906; died 1972.
6. Gerhard August Gjertsen3 Kvanvig (Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1866, and died 1936. He married Ingebord Sundseth. She was born 1870, and died 1896.
Children of Gerhard Kvanvig and Ingebord Sundseth are:
+ 21 i. Joe4 Kvanvig.
+ 22 ii. Inga Kvanvig.
7. Herman Severin Gjertsen3 Kvanvig (Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1868, and died 1957. He married (1) Christina. He married (2) Mary.
Children of Herman Kvanvig and Mary are:
23 i. Minnie4 Kvanvig.
24 ii. Harry Kvanvig.
25 iii. Agnes Kvanvig.
8. Jens Giertsen Gjertsen3 Kvanvig (Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Oct.14.1870 in Hidrasogn, and died Nov.30.1949 in Kristiansand. He married Tonette Marie Solberg Apr.08.1897, daughter of Hans Solbjørg and Karen Eie. She was born Jan.04.1872 in Lundesogn, and died Mar.12.1958 in Kristiansand.
Notes for Jens Giertsen Gjertsen
Kvanvig:
Jens was the youngest of 10 children, and he moved to America in 1897 and then
moved back to Norway.
More About Jens Kvanvig and Tonette
Solberg:
Marriage: Apr.08.1897
Children of Jens Kvanvig and Tonette Solberg are:
+ 26 i. Trygve Amandus4 Kvanvig, born Mar.05.1901 in Flekkefjord; died Jul.18.1981 in Kristiansand.
27 ii. Hjalmer Kvanvig, born Apr.18.1902 in Flekkefjord; died Oct.20.1969 in America. He married Greta Oct.17.1928.
More About Hjalmer Kvanvig and Greta:
Marriage: Oct.17.1928
+ 28 iii. Magnus Thoralf Kvanvig, born Apr.19.1903 in Kristiansand; died Nov.07.1934 in Kristiansand.
+ 29 iv. Jarl Tevdor Kvanvig, born Dec.24.1905 in Kristiansand; died May.09.1966 in Kristiansand.
+ 30 v. Jenny Kvanvig, born Aug.24.1907 in Kristiansand; died Apr.18.1981 in Kristiansand.
+ 31 vi. Karl Kvanvig, born Apr.30.1909 in Kristiansand; died May.19.1985 in Kristiansand.
+ 32 vii. Halvdan Solberg Kvanvig, born Jul.25.1910 in Kristiansand; died May.18.1987 in Kristiansand.
33 viii. Marie Kvanvig, born Jun.03.1912 in Kristiansand; died Jun.10.1912 in Kristiansand.
9. Karl Johan Gjertsen3 Kvanvig (Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Jan.01.1873 in Flekkefjord, and died May.11.1963. He married Tobina Remine Pederson Dec.23.1901 in Halstad Mn. She was born Apr.28.1881 in Stavanger, and died Dec.11.1920.
More About Karl Kvanvig and Tobina
Pederson:
Marriage: Dec.23.1901, Halstad Mn
Children of Karl Kvanvig and Tobina Pederson are:
+ 34 i. George Tommy4 Kvanvig, born Dec.12.1902 in Halstad Mn; died Dec.30.1969.
35 ii. Violet Benora Underland Kvanvig, born Aug.03.1904; died May.27.1986. She married (1) John Graika. She married (2) Elmer Underland.
36 iii. Carol Teresa Swanson Kvanvig, born Sep.15.1906. She married Clarence Swanson; born 1897; died 1984.
37 iv. Herbert Kvanvig, born 1908; died 1912.
38 v. Agnes Marie Duel Kvanvig, born Apr.08.1912. She married Walter Duel; born 1906; died 1964.
39 vi. Herbert Karl Kvanvig, born 1914; died 1985. He married Rose Holt; born 1914; died 1972.
40 vii. Twin Girl Kvanvig, born 1914.
41 viii. Herbert Karl Kvanvig, born Nov.29.1915; died Dec.06.1969.
42 ix. Kermit John Kvanvig, born Sep.13.1917; died Sep.15.1969. He married Doris Kommb.
43 x. Tillie Constance Kvanvig, born Mar.1918; died Dec.1918.
11. Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3 Kvanvig (Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1880, and died 1935. He married Helmine Skogen Jun.29.1909. She was born Mar.03.1881 in Stavanger, and died 1980.
More About Bernt Kvanvig and Helmine
Skogen:
Marriage: Jun.29.1909
Children of Bernt Kvanvig and Helmine Skogen are:
+ 44 i. Gladys Marie4 Kvanvig, born May.04.1910 in Hettinger ND.
+ 45 ii. Jenniva Selmine Kvanvig, born Jun.16.1911 in Hettinger ND; died May.29.1972.
46 iii. Melvin Gerhard Kvanvig, born Apr.20.1913 in Hettinger ND; died Nov.19.1944. He married Wilma Rachel Boe; born 1918.
+ 47 iv. Alma Helene Kvanvig, born Nov.22.1914 in Hettinger ND.
+ 48 v. Selmer Johan Kvanvig, born Oct.06.1916 in Hettinger ND; died 1986.
+ 49 vi. Minnie Anette Kvanvig, born Oct.02.1917 in Hettinger ND.
+ 50 vii. Alice Pearl Kvanvig, born Aug.14.1919 in Hettinger ND; died 1997.
+ 51 viii. Mathilda Bernice Kvanvig, born Dec.19.1921
+ 52 ix. Arthur Olando Kvanvig, born Jan.14.1924 in Hettinger ND; died Mar.26.1970.
13. Mathilde Gjertsdatter (Kvanvig)3 Thompson (Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2 Kvanvig, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1884, and died 1971. She married Nickolas Lundeen. He was born 1879, and died 1925.
Children of Mathilde Thompson and Nickolas Lundeen are:
53 i. David4 Lundeen.
54 ii. Alice Lundeen. She married Russell Morrison.
Generation No. 4
14. Mathilda (Tillie)4 Olson (Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1891, and died 1972. She married Alfred Johnson.
Children of Mathilda Olson and Alfred Johnson are:
55 i. Fred5 Johnson.
56 ii. Norman Johnson.
57 iii. Leslie Johnson.
15. Henry4 Olson (Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1893, and died 1960. He married Ada Bengtson. She was born 1899, and died 1948.
Children of Henry Olson and Ada Bengtson are:
58 i. Herman5 Olson, born 1919. He married Marilyn Peterson; born 1924.
59 ii. Marian Olson, born 1922; died 1924.
60 iii. Ervin Olson, born 1926. He married Ardith Daniels; born 1928.
16. Minnie4 Olson (Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1895, and died 1971. She married Chris Paulson.
Children of Minnie Olson and Chris Paulson are:
61 i. Joyce5 Paulson.
62 ii. Myron Paulson.
63 iii. Gordon Paulson.
17. Alma4 Olson (Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1898, and died 1970. She married Herbie Bengtson.
Children of Alma Olson and Herbie Bengtson are:
64 i. Mildred5 Bengtson.
65 ii. Lowell Bengtson.
19. Joseph4 Olson (Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1903. He married Nora Bengtson.
Children of Joseph Olson and Nora Bengtson are:
66 i. Ardis5 Olson.
67 ii. Eunice Olson.
68 iii. Clair Olson.
69 iv. Joan Olson.
70 v. Margie Olson.
71 vi. Dennis Olson.
72 vii. Russell Olson.
73 viii. Novella Olson.
20. Wilbur4 Olson (Jensine Marie Gjertsdatter3 Kvanvig, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born 1906, and died 1972. He married Eleanor.
Child of Wilbur Olson and Eleanor is:
74 i. LeRoy5 Olson, born 1930; died 1965.
21. Joe4 Kvanvig (Gerhard August Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1)
Child of Joe Kvanvig is:
75 i. Jeanette5 Kvanvig. She married Ellingson.
22. Inga4 Kvanvig (Gerhard August Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) She married B. W. DeGeer.
Children of Inga Kvanvig and B. DeGeer are:
76 i. Douglas5 DeGeer.
77 ii. Chet DeGeer.
78 iii. Louis DeGeer.
79 iv. Barbara DeGeer.
26. Trygve Amandus4 Kvanvig (Jens Giertsen Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Mar.05.1901 in Flekkefjord, and died Jul.18.1981 in Kristiansand. He married (1) Hilly. He married (2) Lilly Eugenie Jenny Apr.19.1923. She was born Feb.12.1899 in London.
More About Trygve Kvanvig and Lilly
Jenny:
Marriage: Apr.19.1923
Children of Trygve Kvanvig and Lilly Jenny are:
80 i. Eugene5 Kvanvig.
81 ii. Roy Kvanvig.
28. Magnus Thoralf4 Kvanvig (Jens Giertsen Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Apr.19.1903 in Kristiansand, and died Nov.07.1934 in Kristiansand. He married Agnes Sofie Långström. She was born Oct.24.1899 in Fjare, and died Feb.24.1982.
Notes for Magnus Thoralf Kvanvig:
Magnus was one of seven children. he died in an accident when they were out
hunting on the ocean. The motor in the boat he was in stopped running and they
could not get it started and he froze to death. Magnus worked as an electrician
in an aluminum factory in Vennesla which is about 12 km north of Kristiansand.
Children of Magnus Kvanvig and Agnes Långström are:
82 i. Ivar5 Kvanvig, born May.26.1923 in Vigeland. He married Else Thorsen; born Aug.13.1924; died Nov.09.1999.
Notes for Ivar Kvanvig:
Ivar spent most of his time was working as a baker in different bakeries. He was at the last bakery for 40 years. He has always been interested in sports, so he has been a member of a boxing club for many years. Now he takes it a little easy so he is doing wood carvings.
Ivar Kvanvig has been a pensioner for nearly ten years. (1999)
83 ii. George Kvanvig, born Aug.22.1929 in Vigeland. He married Synnove Haddeland; born Dec.22.1929.
Notes for George Kvanvig:
George came to the US after the father of his girlfriend Synnove Haddeland, sponsored him. He later married Synnove. In 1952 George was drafted because of the Korean war. He was a medic and then worked at Walter Reed hospital in Washington. When George left the service in 1965, he lived in New Jersey and started installing hardwood floors. He continued to do that when he moved to Albequerque in 1977. George retired from full time work in 1994, and is working part time doing estimating for the laying of hardwood floors.
84 iii. Tor Kvanvig, born Apr.16.1933 in Vigeland. He married Kari Hernæs Jun.23.1962; born Oct.21.1936 in Gudbransdalen.
More About Tor Kvanvig and Kari Hernæs:
Marriage: Jun.23.1962
29. Jarl Tevdor4 Kvanvig (Jens Giertsen Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Dec.24.1905 in Kristiansand, and died May.09.1966 in Kristiansand. He married Astrid Jul.07.1928.
More About Jarl Kvanvig and Astrid:
Marriage: Jul.07.1928
Children of Jarl Kvanvig and Astrid are:
85 i. Gerd5 Kvanvig.
86 ii. Öystein Kvanvig.
30. Jenny4 Kvanvig (Jens Giertsen Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Aug.24.1907 in Kristiansand, and died Apr.18.1981 in Kristiansand. She married Arne Jul.07.1928.
More About Arne and Jenny Kvanvig:
Marriage: Jul.07.1928
Children of Jenny Kvanvig and Arne are:
87 i. Solveig5.
88 ii. Ingrid.
89 iii. Ragnhild.
90 iv. Ragnhila.
31. Karl4 Kvanvig (Jens Giertsen Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Apr.30.1909 in Kristiansand, and died May.19.1985 in Kristiansand. He married Tulla May.15.1937.
More About Karl Kvanvig and Tulla:
Marriage: May.15.1937
Child of Karl Kvanvig and Tulla is:
91 i. Ole Jörgen5 Kvanvig.
32. Halvdan Solberg4 Kvanvig (Jens Giertsen Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Jul.25.1910 in Kristiansand, and died May.18.1987 in Kristiansand. He married (1) Daggi. He married (2) Dagny Hultiminn Apr.09.1939. She was born Mar.15.1915.
More About Halvdan Kvanvig and Dagny
Hultiminn:
Marriage: Apr.09.1939
Children of Halvdan Kvanvig and Dagny Hultiminn are:
92 i. Tormod5 Kvanvig.
93 ii. Kelga Kvanvig.
34. George Tommy4 Kvanvig (Karl Johan Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Dec.12.1902 in Halstad Mn, and died Dec.30.1969. He married Mae Ragnhild Olson Sep.29.1927, daughter of Swan Olson and Amanda Olson. She was born May.29.1908 in Hettinger ND.
More About George Kvanvig and Mae
Olson:
Marriage: Sep.29.1927
Children of George Kvanvig and Mae Olson are:
94 i. Kenneth George5 Kvanvig, born Jun.05.1929. He married Alice Mae Bakke; born 1929; died 1963.
95 ii. Alvin LeRoy Kvanvig, born Feb.25.1932.
96 iii. Clifford Gordon Kvanvig, born Feb.15.1936.
44. Gladys Marie4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born May.04.1910 in Hettinger ND. She married Wilfred Greij. He was born 1900, and died 1983.
Children of Gladys Kvanvig and Wilfred Greij are:
97 i. Donald Duane5 Greij, born 1933; died 1975.
98 ii. Eldon Dean Greij, born 1937. He married Maxine Katherine McMann; born 1937.
45. Jenniva Selmine4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Jun.16.1911 in Hettinger ND, and died May.29.1972. She married Jorgen Tangbakken. He was born 1903, and died 1986.
Children of Jenniva Kvanvig and Jorgen Tangbakken are:
99 i. Alice Jeanine5 Tangbakken, born 1934. She married Ervin Klein; born 1928.
100 ii. Harold Eldon Tangbakken, born 1936. He married Betty Louis Brunemeier; born 1942.
101 iii. Orlando Arvin Tangbakken, born 1939. He married (1) Darlene Garrison. He married (2) Pam.
102 iv. Orlean Selmer Tangbakken, born 1939. He married Elaine Roberts; born 1943.
47. Alma Helene4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Nov.22.1914 in Hettinger ND. She married (1) William Muller. He was born 1907, and died 1977. She married (2) Emil Hokenson. He was born 1901, and died 1988.
Children of Alma Kvanvig and William Muller are:
103 i. Arlyce Jean5 Muller, born 1936. She married Alford Crawford; born 1932.
104 ii. Richard Harold Muller, born 1938. He married Elisabeth Kreuzpainter; born 1937.
105 iii. Gary Oscar Muller, born 1939; died 1972.
106 iv. Lois Ione Muller, born 1942. She married Thomas Carlson; born 1939.
107 v. Doreen Ellen Muller, born 1946; died 1996. She married Glenn Jones; born 1942; died 1996.
108 vi. Esther Janette Muller, born 1949.
48. Selmer Johan4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Oct.06.1916 in Hettinger ND, and died 1986. He married Myrtle Judith Bjerke. She was born 1915, and died 1999.
Children of Selmer Kvanvig and Myrtle Bjerke are:
109 i. Jerome David5 Kvanvig, born 1943. He married Jaqueline Lou Reed; born 1943.
110 ii. Ruth Ann Kvanvig, born 1948. She married (1) Norvin Kenner. She married (2) James Fulfs; born 1945.
111 iii. Mark Andrew Kvanvig, born 1950.
112 iv. Timothy James Kvanvig, born 1952. He married (1) Mildred Nice; born 1955. He married (2) Elaine Fulgham; born 1958.
113 v. Cheryl Marie Kvanvig, born 1955. She married Paul Wayne Proctor; born 1952.
49. Minnie Anette4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Oct.02.1917 in Hettinger ND. She married Wilhelm August Luckow. He was born 1918.
Children of Minnie Kvanvig and Wilhelm Luckow are:
114 i. Larry Dean5 Luckow, born 1942. He married (1) Linda Gale Wilson; born 1945. He married (2) Mary Ann Bergman; born 1946.
115 ii. Loren Luckow.
116 iii. Lynn Luckow.
50. Alice Pearl4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Aug.14.1919 in Hettinger ND, and died 1997. She married LeRoy Russel Tatro. He was born 1919, and died 1973.
Children of Alice Kvanvig and LeRoy Tatro are:
117 i. Arlen Dwayne5 Tatro, born 1943; died 1943.
118 ii. Artha Lynne Tatro, born 1949. She married Terrance Stokka.
119 iii. Rita Susan Tatro, born 1952; died 1952.
120 iv. Landis Lee Tatro, born 1954; died 1996. He married Dianne Green; born 1960.
51. Mathilda Bernice4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Dec.19.1921. She married George A Ehlers. He was born 1919, and died 1991.
Children of Mathilda Kvanvig and George Ehlers are:
121 i. Ronald Dean5 Ehlers, born 1942. He married Susan Edner; born 1946.
122 ii. Beverly Ehlers.
123 iii. Jerry Ehlers. He married Karen Evanger.
52. Arthur Olando4 Kvanvig (Bernt Andreas Gjertsen3, Gjert Tobias Tollesfen2, Tollef Sigbjornsen1) was born Jan.14.1924 in Hettinger ND, and died Mar.26.1970. He married Julia Dorothy Severson. She was born 1923.
Children of Arthur Kvanvig and Julia Severson are:
124 i. Ardy Olendo5 Kvanvig, born 1944; died May.03.2001. He married Mei Heiden; born 1997.
125 ii. Russell Gene Kvanvig, born 1947. He married (1) Judy Ann Sexton. He married (2) Geraldine Faye Boyer; born 1951.
126 iii. Dennis Marvin Kvanvig, born 1948. He married Marie Paulette Wienckowski; born 1949.
127 iv. Dan Alan Kvanvig, born 1949; died 1997. He married Susan Rothstein; born 1951.
128 v. Lynda Ann Kvanvig, born 1952. She married Robert Wayne Backman; born 1949.
129 vi. Steven Kelly Kvanvig, born 1959.
130 vii. Karol Susan Kvanvig, born 1961; died 1963.
131 viii. Amy Louise Kvanvig, born 1964. She married Steven Mason; born 1960.
