Thread: Lars Jacob Knudson

Hi Serveta

The naming pattern in Norway at this time was that - sen or son at the end of a name meant “son of” – therefore Lars Jacob Knudsen’s father that you note Sigbjornsen – would mean “son of Sigbjorn” – and the surname Knudsen – means “son of Knud”. Dtr or dr at the end of a surname means “daughter of”.

Following this pattern, it is possible that the following records from IGI pilot project are relevant to your search.

Possible marriage for Lars Jacobs’ parents

Collection: Norway Marriages, 1660-1926

Groom's Name: Sigbjorn Knudsen (Knud’s son)
Groom's Birth Date: 1837
Bride's Name: Elen Larsdr (Lars’ daughter)
Bride's Birth Date: 1840
Marriage Date: 14 Jul 1871
Marriage Place: Sirdal,Vest-Agder,Norway
Groom's Father's Name: Knud Knudsen
Bride's Father's Name: Lars Sigbjornsen

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M42528-6
System Origin: Norway-ODM
Source Film Number: 311270

Possible Christening for Lars Jacobs’ Father and mother

Collection: Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927

Name: Sigbjorn Knudsen
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 24 Jan 1836
Baptism/Christening Place: , Bakke, Vest-Agder, Norway
Father's Name: Knud Knudsen
Mother's Name: Guri Sigbjornsdr

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C42475-3
System Origin: Norway-ODM
Source Film Number: 127245

Name: Elen Larsen
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date: 07 Jun 1840
Baptism/Christening Place: , Bakke, Vest-Agder, Norway
Birth Date: 21 May 1840
Father's Name: Lars Sigbjornsen
Mother's Name: Anna Ansteensdr

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C42475-3
System Origin: Norway-EASy
Source Film Number: 127245

Possible Christening for Lars Jacob and siblings

Name: Lars Sigbjornsen
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 08 Oct 1871
Baptism/Christening Place: , Sirdal, Vest-Agder, Norway
Birth Date: 03 Oct 1871
Father's Name: Sigbjorn Knudsen
Mother's Name: Elen Larsdr

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C42528-6
System Origin: Norway-EASy
Source Film Number: 311270

Name: Gabriel Knudsen
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 07 Feb 1875
Baptism/Christening Place: , SIRDAL, VEST-AGDER, NORWAY
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1875
Father's Name: Sigbjorn Knudsen
Mother's Name: Ellen Larsdr

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C42528-7
System Origin: Norway-EASy
Source Film Number: 1282635

Name: Gurine Sofie Knudsen
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date: 26 Feb 1882
Baptism/Christening Place: TONSTAD, VEST-AGDER, NORWAY
Birth Date: 04 Feb 1882
Father's Name: Sigbjorn Knudsen
Mother's Name: Elen Larsdr

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C42530-1
System Origin: Norway-EASy
Source Film Number: 1282635

Name: Syvert Knudsen
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 14 Feb 1886
Baptism/Christening Place: TONSTAD, VEST-AGDER, NORWAY
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1886
Father's Name: Sigbjorn Knudsen
Mother's Name: Elen Larsdr

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C42530-1
System Origin: Norway-EASy
Source Film Number: 1282635

Or of course, this could be Lars Jacobs’ Baptism:

Collection: Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927

Name: Lars Knudsen
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 09 Mar 1873
Baptism/Christening Place: HAUS, HORDALAND, NORWAY
Birth Date: 23 Jan 1873
Father's Name: Jacob Knudsen
Mother's Name: Anna Jacobsdr

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C42143-7
System Origin: Norway-VR
Source Film Number: 278064
Reference Number: 2:VLS3R0

What is the source of your information on his father?

It may help to see if there is a birthdate on his death certificate which may give you a more positive lead.

Incorrectly transcribed as Lara

Name: Lara J Knudson
Estimated birth year: abt 1872
Year of Registration: 1912
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at Death: 40
District: Middlesbrough (1875-1968)
County: Yorkshire - North Riding
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