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Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad

M, b. 1832, d. 1891

Bendikt Brynestad from Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad married Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Birth	1832	Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad was born in 1832 at Norway also reported as 1833.
Death	1891	He died in 1891 at Norway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad married Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Birth

1832

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad was born in 1832 at Norway also reported as 1833.

Death

1891

He died in 1891 at Norway.

Date	Location	Description
	Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway	At Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, photos of Brynestad farm, Olden Norway ---------- Brynestad farm visited in May 2026 by Tim and Heather Abrahamson ---------- Foreward of farm history book: The family reunion was held in the Loensalen at the Alexandra Hotel in Loen on August 1, 1998. Bendikt and Agnete lived in Brynestad in Olden. We wanted to create a family book so that we could collect everyone between two binders. We hope that this booklet will be widely used, and that it can be useful when later generations want to make a meeting and create a new booklet. It has been time-consuming, but very interesting work. Thank you to everyone who has sent us information and pictures. Without all the goodwill and positive response that you have shown, we could not have completed this work. We hope that the meeting has led to more people getting to know each other and that we can stay in touch in the years to come. Rasmus Bjarne Brynestad Jan Erik Skarstein Gunnar Skarstein Elin Johanne Skarstein Sandnes Margunn Skarstein. Brynestad farm, Olden Norway - signature of Ray Brynestad Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 02 Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 03 View from Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway

Date

Location

Description

Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

At Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, photos of Brynestad farm, Olden Norway
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Brynestad farm visited in May 2026 by Tim and Heather Abrahamson
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Foreward of farm history book:
The family reunion was held in the Loensalen at the Alexandra Hotel in Loen on August 1, 1998. Bendikt and Agnete lived in Brynestad in Olden.

We wanted to create a family book so that we could collect everyone between two binders.

We hope that this booklet will be widely used, and that it can be useful when later generations want to make a meeting and create a new booklet.

It has been time-consuming, but very interesting work.

Thank you to everyone who has sent us information and pictures. Without all the goodwill and positive response that you have shown, we could not have completed this work.

We hope that the meeting has led to more people getting to know each other and that we can stay in touch in the years to come.

Rasmus Bjarne Brynestad
Jan Erik Skarstein
Gunnar Skarstein
Elin Johanne Skarstein Sandnes
Margunn Skarstein.

Brynestad farm, Olden Norway - signature of Ray Brynestad

Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 02

Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 03

View from Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway

Children of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri

John Andreas Brynestad+ b. 15 Sep 1863, d. 1947
Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad+ b. 30 Apr 1866, d. 8 Dec 1948
Anders Brynestad b. 21 Sep 1868, d. 30 Jul 1873
Danielle Brynestad b. 27 Apr 1871
Anders Brynestad b. 26 Jun 1874, d. 1944
Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad b. 10 Mar 1877, d. a 1900
Brithe Brynestad b. 3 Mar 1879, d. 12 Jan 1968
Daniel Severin Brynestad b. 5 Jul 1880, d. 10 Jun 1881
Daniel Severin Brynestad b. 24 Aug 1882, d. 22 Oct 1956
Bent Johan Brynestad b. 12 May 1884, d. 27 May 1965

Agnete Andersdatter Muri

F, b. 1839, d. 1903

Agnete Brynestad - wife of Bendikt Brynestad from Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Brynestad.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Brynestad.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Agnete Andersdatter Muri married Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad.
Birth	1839	Agnete Andersdatter Muri was born in 1839 at Norway.
Death	1903	She died in 1903 at Norway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Agnete Andersdatter Muri married Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad.

Birth

1839

Agnete Andersdatter Muri was born in 1839 at Norway.

Death

1903

She died in 1903 at Norway.

Date	Location	Description
	Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway	At Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, photos of Brynestad farm, Olden Norway ---------- Brynestad farm visited in May 2026 by Tim and Heather Abrahamson ---------- Foreward of farm history book: The family reunion was held in the Loensalen at the Alexandra Hotel in Loen on August 1, 1998. Bendikt and Agnete lived in Brynestad in Olden. We wanted to create a family book so that we could collect everyone between two binders. We hope that this booklet will be widely used, and that it can be useful when later generations want to make a meeting and create a new booklet. It has been time-consuming, but very interesting work. Thank you to everyone who has sent us information and pictures. Without all the goodwill and positive response that you have shown, we could not have completed this work. We hope that the meeting has led to more people getting to know each other and that we can stay in touch in the years to come. Rasmus Bjarne Brynestad Jan Erik Skarstein Gunnar Skarstein Elin Johanne Skarstein Sandnes Margunn Skarstein. Brynestad farm, Olden Norway - signature of Ray Brynestad Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 02 Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 03 View from Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway

Date

Location

Description

Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

At Brynestad farm, Olden, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, photos of Brynestad farm, Olden Norway
----------
Brynestad farm visited in May 2026 by Tim and Heather Abrahamson
----------
Foreward of farm history book:
The family reunion was held in the Loensalen at the Alexandra Hotel in Loen on August 1, 1998. Bendikt and Agnete lived in Brynestad in Olden.

We wanted to create a family book so that we could collect everyone between two binders.

We hope that this booklet will be widely used, and that it can be useful when later generations want to make a meeting and create a new booklet.

It has been time-consuming, but very interesting work.

Thank you to everyone who has sent us information and pictures. Without all the goodwill and positive response that you have shown, we could not have completed this work.

We hope that the meeting has led to more people getting to know each other and that we can stay in touch in the years to come.

Rasmus Bjarne Brynestad
Jan Erik Skarstein
Gunnar Skarstein
Elin Johanne Skarstein Sandnes
Margunn Skarstein.

Brynestad farm, Olden Norway - signature of Ray Brynestad

Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 02

Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway 03

View from Brynestad farm, Olden, Norway

Children of Agnete Andersdatter Muri and Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad

John Andreas Brynestad+ b. 15 Sep 1863, d. 1947
Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad+ b. 30 Apr 1866, d. 8 Dec 1948
Anders Brynestad b. 21 Sep 1868, d. 30 Jul 1873
Danielle Brynestad b. 27 Apr 1871
Anders Brynestad b. 26 Jun 1874, d. 1944
Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad b. 10 Mar 1877, d. a 1900
Brithe Brynestad b. 3 Mar 1879, d. 12 Jan 1968
Daniel Severin Brynestad b. 5 Jul 1880, d. 10 Jun 1881
Daniel Severin Brynestad b. 24 Aug 1882, d. 22 Oct 1956
Bent Johan Brynestad b. 12 May 1884, d. 27 May 1965

John Andreas Brynestad

M, b. 15 September 1863, d. 1947

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

John Andreas Brynestad

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		John Andreas Brynestad was also known as Jon Andreas.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Andreas Brynestad was also known as Jon Andreas.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		John Andreas Brynestad married Anne (?)
Birth	15 September 1863	John Andreas Brynestad was born on 15 September 1863 at Norway.
		He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	1947	John Andreas Brynestad died in 1947 at Norway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

John Andreas Brynestad married Anne (?)

Birth

15 September 1863

John Andreas Brynestad was born on 15 September 1863 at Norway.

He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

1947

John Andreas Brynestad died in 1947 at Norway.

Children of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)

Marta Brynestad b. 18 Oct 1886, d. 19 Jul 1984
Agnete Brynestad b. 18 Apr 1893, d. 26 Oct 1988
Bendikt Brynestad b. 1895, d. 1928
Rasmus Brynestad b. 8 Oct 1898, d. 2 Apr 1991
Augusta Brynestad b. 25 Apr 1902, d. 15 Sep 1995

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad

F, b. 30 April 1866, d. 8 December 1948

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad married Jorgen Marius Brynestad.
Birth	30 April 1866	Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad was born on 30 April 1866 at Norway.
		She was the daughter of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	8 December 1948	Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad died on 8 December 1948 at Norway at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad married Jorgen Marius Brynestad.

Birth

30 April 1866

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad was born on 30 April 1866 at Norway.

She was the daughter of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

8 December 1948

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad died on 8 December 1948 at Norway at age 82.

Children of Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad and Jorgen Marius Brynestad

Sofie Boletta Brynestad b. 19 May 1891, d. 3 Apr 1991
Anna Brynestad b. 9 Mar 1893, d. 4 Jul 1964
Rasmus Brynestad b. 17 Jan 1895, d. 5 Sep 1977
Marie Brynestad b. 21 Jan 1897, d. 13 Sep 1993
Brita Danielle Brynestad b. 9 May 1899, d. 4 May 1907

Anders Brynestad

M, b. 21 September 1868, d. 30 July 1873

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 September 1868	Anders Brynestad was born on 21 September 1868 at Norway.
		He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	30 July 1873	Anders Brynestad died on 30 July 1873 at age 4, Norway, at age 4.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 September 1868

Anders Brynestad was born on 21 September 1868 at Norway.

He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

30 July 1873

Anders Brynestad died on 30 July 1873 at age 4, Norway, at age 4.

Danielle Brynestad

F, b. 27 April 1871

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Danielle Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Death		Danielle Brynestad died at Oslo, Norway.
Birth	27 April 1871	She was born on 27 April 1871 at Norway.
		She was the daughter of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

Danielle Brynestad died at Oslo, Norway.

Birth

27 April 1871

She was born on 27 April 1871 at Norway.

She was the daughter of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Anders Brynestad

M, b. 26 June 1874, d. 1944

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Anders Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anders Brynestad married Elisabeth (?)
Birth	26 June 1874	Anders Brynestad was born on 26 June 1874 at Norway.
		He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	1944	Anders Brynestad died in 1944 at Norway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anders Brynestad married Elisabeth (?)

Birth

26 June 1874

Anders Brynestad was born on 26 June 1874 at Norway.

He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

1944

Anders Brynestad died in 1944 at Norway.

Elisabeth (?)

F

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Brynestad.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Brynestad.

Life Event	Date	Description
Death		Elisabeth (?) died at Norway.
Birth		She was born at Norway.
Marriage		She married Anders Brynestad, son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

Elisabeth (?) died at Norway.

Birth

She was born at Norway.

Marriage

She married Anders Brynestad, son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad

M, b. 10 March 1877, d. after 1900

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Andreas Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 March 1877	Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad was born on 10 March 1877 at Norway.
		He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	after 1900	Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad died after 1900 at USA.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 March 1877

Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad was born on 10 March 1877 at Norway.

He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

after 1900

Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad died after 1900 at USA.

Date	Location	Description
12 June 1893	destination: Montana, New York, New York	Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad immigrated on 12 June 1893 to destination: Montana, New York, New York, Name Andreas Berendsen Brynestad Gender Male Ethnicity/ Nationality Norwegian Age 16 Birth Date abt 1877 Departure Port Christiania Arrival Date 12 Jun 1893 Arrival Port New York, New York, USA Ship Name Amerika.

Date

Location

Description

12 June 1893

destination: Montana, New York, New York

Andreas Bendikssen Brynestad immigrated on 12 June 1893 to destination: Montana, New York, New York, Name     Andreas Berendsen Brynestad
Gender     Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality     Norwegian
Age     16
Birth Date     abt 1877
Departure Port     Christiania
Arrival Date     12 Jun 1893
Arrival Port     New York, New York, USA
Ship Name     Amerika.

Brithe Brynestad

F, b. 3 March 1879, d. 12 January 1968

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Brithe Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 March 1879	Brithe Brynestad was born on 3 March 1879.
		She was the daughter of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	12 January 1968	Brithe Brynestad died on 12 January 1968 at Norway at age 88.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 March 1879

Brithe Brynestad was born on 3 March 1879.

She was the daughter of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

12 January 1968

Brithe Brynestad died on 12 January 1968 at Norway at age 88.

Daniel Severin Brynestad

M, b. 5 July 1880, d. 10 June 1881

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 July 1880	Daniel Severin Brynestad was born on 5 July 1880 at Norway.
		He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	10 June 1881	Daniel Severin Brynestad died on 10 June 1881 at Norway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 July 1880

Daniel Severin Brynestad was born on 5 July 1880 at Norway.

He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

10 June 1881

Daniel Severin Brynestad died on 10 June 1881 at Norway.

Daniel Severin Brynestad

M, b. 24 August 1882, d. 22 October 1956

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Daniel Severin Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Daniel Severin Brynestad married Dorthea (?)
Birth	24 August 1882	Daniel Severin Brynestad was born on 24 August 1882 at Norway.
		He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	22 October 1956	Daniel Severin Brynestad died on 22 October 1956 at Norway at age 74.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Daniel Severin Brynestad married Dorthea (?)

Birth

24 August 1882

Daniel Severin Brynestad was born on 24 August 1882 at Norway.

He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

22 October 1956

Daniel Severin Brynestad died on 22 October 1956 at Norway at age 74.

Dorthea (?)

F

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Brynestad.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Brynestad.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Dorthea (?) married Daniel Severin Brynestad, son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Dorthea (?) married Daniel Severin Brynestad, son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Bent Johan Brynestad

M, b. 12 May 1884, d. 27 May 1965

Father*

Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad b. 1832, d. 1891

Mother*

Agnete Andersdatter Muri b. 1839, d. 1903

Bent Johan Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 May 1884	Bent Johan Brynestad was born on 12 May 1884 at Norway.
		He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Death	27 May 1965	Bent Johan Brynestad died on 27 May 1965 at Norway at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 May 1884

Bent Johan Brynestad was born on 12 May 1884 at Norway.

He was the son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Death

27 May 1965

Bent Johan Brynestad died on 27 May 1965 at Norway at age 81.

Anne (?)

F, b. 1861, d. 1923

Anne Brynestad

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Brynestad.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Brynestad.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anne (?) married John Andreas Brynestad, son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.
Birth	1861	Anne (?) was born in 1861 at Norway.
Death	1923	She died in 1923 at Norway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anne (?) married John Andreas Brynestad, son of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Birth

1861

Anne (?) was born in 1861 at Norway.

Death

1923

She died in 1923 at Norway.

Children of Anne (?) and John Andreas Brynestad

Marta Brynestad b. 18 Oct 1886, d. 19 Jul 1984
Agnete Brynestad b. 18 Apr 1893, d. 26 Oct 1988
Bendikt Brynestad b. 1895, d. 1928
Rasmus Brynestad b. 8 Oct 1898, d. 2 Apr 1991
Augusta Brynestad b. 25 Apr 1902, d. 15 Sep 1995

Agnete Brynestad

F, b. 18 April 1893, d. 26 October 1988

Father*

John Andreas Brynestad b. 15 Sep 1863, d. 1947

Mother*

Anne (?) b. 1861, d. 1923

Agnete (Brynestad) Strand

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Strand.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Strand.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Agnete Brynestad married Martin Strand.
Birth	18 April 1893	Agnete Brynestad was born on 18 April 1893 at Norway.
		She was the daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)
Death	26 October 1988	Agnete Brynestad died on 26 October 1988 at Norway at age 95.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Agnete Brynestad married Martin Strand.

Birth

18 April 1893

Agnete Brynestad was born on 18 April 1893 at Norway.

She was the daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)

Death

26 October 1988

Agnete Brynestad died on 26 October 1988 at Norway at age 95.

Martin Strand

M, b. 29 December 1896, d. 29 June 1978

Martin Strand

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Martin Strand married Agnete Brynestad, daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).
Birth	29 December 1896	Martin Strand was born on 29 December 1896 at Norway.
Death	29 June 1978	He died on 29 June 1978 at Norway at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Martin Strand married Agnete Brynestad, daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).

Birth

29 December 1896

Martin Strand was born on 29 December 1896 at Norway.

Death

29 June 1978

He died on 29 June 1978 at Norway at age 81.

Bendikt Brynestad

M, b. 1895, d. 1928

Father*

John Andreas Brynestad b. 15 Sep 1863, d. 1947

Mother*

Anne (?) b. 1861, d. 1923

Bendikt Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Bendikt Brynestad married Pernille (?)
Birth	1895	Bendikt Brynestad was born in 1895 at Norway.
		He was the son of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)
Death	1928	Bendikt Brynestad died in 1928 at Norway.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bendikt Brynestad married Pernille (?)

Birth

1895

Bendikt Brynestad was born in 1895 at Norway.

He was the son of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)

Death

1928

Bendikt Brynestad died in 1928 at Norway.

Marta Brynestad

F, b. 18 October 1886, d. 19 July 1984

Father*

John Andreas Brynestad b. 15 Sep 1863, d. 1947

Mother*

Anne (?) b. 1861, d. 1923

Marta (Brynestad) Skarstein

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Skarstein.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Skarstein.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Marta Brynestad married Jacob Skarstein.
Birth	18 October 1886	Marta Brynestad was born on 18 October 1886 at Norway.
		She was the daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)
Death	19 July 1984	Marta Brynestad died on 19 July 1984 at Norway at age 97.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Marta Brynestad married Jacob Skarstein.

Birth

18 October 1886

Marta Brynestad was born on 18 October 1886 at Norway.

She was the daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)

Death

19 July 1984

Marta Brynestad died on 19 July 1984 at Norway at age 97.

Jacob Skarstein

M, b. 18 December 1882, d. 28 March 1973

Jakob Skarstein

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Jacob Skarstein married Marta Brynestad, daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).
Birth	18 December 1882	Jacob Skarstein was born on 18 December 1882 at Norway.
Death	28 March 1973	He died on 28 March 1973 at Norway at age 90.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Jacob Skarstein married Marta Brynestad, daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).

Birth

18 December 1882

Jacob Skarstein was born on 18 December 1882 at Norway.

Death

28 March 1973

He died on 28 March 1973 at Norway at age 90.

Rasmus Brynestad

M, b. 8 October 1898, d. 2 April 1991

Father*

John Andreas Brynestad b. 15 Sep 1863, d. 1947

Mother*

Anne (?) b. 1861, d. 1923

Rasmus Brynestad

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Rasmus Brynestad married Oleanna (?)
Birth	8 October 1898	Rasmus Brynestad was born on 8 October 1898 at Norway.
		He was the son of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)
Death	2 April 1991	Rasmus Brynestad died on 2 April 1991 at Norway at age 92.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Rasmus Brynestad married Oleanna (?)

Birth

8 October 1898

Rasmus Brynestad was born on 8 October 1898 at Norway.

He was the son of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)

Death

2 April 1991

Rasmus Brynestad died on 2 April 1991 at Norway at age 92.

Augusta Brynestad

F, b. 25 April 1902, d. 15 September 1995

Father*

John Andreas Brynestad b. 15 Sep 1863, d. 1947

Mother*

Anne (?) b. 1861, d. 1923

Augusta (Brynestad) Kleppe

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Kleppe.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Kleppe.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Augusta Brynestad married Lauritz Kleppe.
Birth	25 April 1902	Augusta Brynestad was born on 25 April 1902 at Norway.
		She was the daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)
Death	15 September 1995	Augusta Brynestad died on 15 September 1995 at Norway at age 93.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Augusta Brynestad married Lauritz Kleppe.

Birth

25 April 1902

Augusta Brynestad was born on 25 April 1902 at Norway.

She was the daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?)

Death

15 September 1995

Augusta Brynestad died on 15 September 1995 at Norway at age 93.

Lauritz Kleppe

M, b. 3 May 1896, d. 3 December 1964

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Lauritz Kleppe married Augusta Brynestad, daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).
Birth	3 May 1896	Lauritz Kleppe was born on 3 May 1896 at Norway.
Death	3 December 1964	He died on 3 December 1964 at Norway at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Lauritz Kleppe married Augusta Brynestad, daughter of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).

Birth

3 May 1896

Lauritz Kleppe was born on 3 May 1896 at Norway.

Death

3 December 1964

He died on 3 December 1964 at Norway at age 68.

Pernille (?)

F, b. 1900, d. 1973

Pernille Brynestad

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Brynestad.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Brynestad.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Pernille (?) married Bendikt Brynestad, son of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).

Birth

1900

Pernille (?) was born in 1900 at Norway.

Death

1973

She died in 1973 at Norway.

Oleanna (?)

F, b. 10 April 1908, d. 21 September 1968

Oleanna Brynestad

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Brynestad.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Oleanna (?) married Rasmus Brynestad, son of John Andreas Brynestad and Anne (?).

Birth

10 April 1908

Oleanna (?) was born on 10 April 1908 at Norway.

Death

21 September 1968

She died on 21 September 1968 at Norway at age 60.

Jorgen Marius Brynestad

M, b. 24 November 1863, d. 3 January 1936

Jorgen Marius Brynestad

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Jorgen Marius Brynestad married Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad, daughter of Bendikt Jonsen Brynestad and Agnete Andersdatter Muri.

Birth

24 November 1863

Jorgen Marius Brynestad was born on 24 November 1863 at Norway.

Death

3 January 1936

He died on 3 January 1936 at Norway at age 72.

Children of Jorgen Marius Brynestad and Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad

Sofie Boletta Brynestad b. 19 May 1891, d. 3 Apr 1991
Anna Brynestad b. 9 Mar 1893, d. 4 Jul 1964
Rasmus Brynestad b. 17 Jan 1895, d. 5 Sep 1977
Marie Brynestad b. 21 Jan 1897, d. 13 Sep 1993
Brita Danielle Brynestad b. 9 May 1899, d. 4 May 1907

Sofie Boletta Brynestad

F, b. 19 May 1891, d. 3 April 1991

Father*

Jorgen Marius Brynestad b. 24 Nov 1863, d. 3 Jan 1936

Mother*

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad b. 30 Apr 1866, d. 8 Dec 1948

Sofie Boletta Brynestad

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 May 1891

Sofie Boletta Brynestad was born on 19 May 1891 at Norway.

She was the daughter of Jorgen Marius Brynestad and Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad.

Death

3 April 1991

Sofie Boletta Brynestad died on 3 April 1991 at Norway at age 99.

Anna Brynestad

F, b. 9 March 1893, d. 4 July 1964

Father*

Jorgen Marius Brynestad b. 24 Nov 1863, d. 3 Jan 1936

Mother*

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad b. 30 Apr 1866, d. 8 Dec 1948

Anna Brynestad

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 March 1893

Anna Brynestad was born on 9 March 1893 at Norway.

She was the daughter of Jorgen Marius Brynestad and Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad.

Death

4 July 1964

Anna Brynestad died on 4 July 1964 at Norway at age 71.

Rasmus Brynestad

M, b. 17 January 1895, d. 5 September 1977

Father*

Jorgen Marius Brynestad b. 24 Nov 1863, d. 3 Jan 1936

Mother*

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad b. 30 Apr 1866, d. 8 Dec 1948

Rasmus Brynestad 1895-1977

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 January 1895

Rasmus Brynestad was born on 17 January 1895 at Norway.

He was the son of Jorgen Marius Brynestad and Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad.

Death

5 September 1977

Rasmus Brynestad died on 5 September 1977 at Norway at age 82.

Marie Brynestad

F, b. 21 January 1897, d. 13 September 1993

Father*

Jorgen Marius Brynestad b. 24 Nov 1863, d. 3 Jan 1936

Mother*

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad b. 30 Apr 1866, d. 8 Dec 1948

Marie Brynestad

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 January 1897

Marie Brynestad was born on 21 January 1897 at Norway.

She was the daughter of Jorgen Marius Brynestad and Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad.

Death

13 September 1993

Marie Brynestad died on 13 September 1993 at Norway at age 96.

Brita Danielle Brynestad

F, b. 9 May 1899, d. 4 May 1907

Father*

Jorgen Marius Brynestad b. 24 Nov 1863, d. 3 Jan 1936

Mother*

Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad b. 30 Apr 1866, d. 8 Dec 1948

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 May 1899

Brita Danielle Brynestad was born on 9 May 1899 at Norway.

She was the daughter of Jorgen Marius Brynestad and Gunhild Birgitte Brynestad.

Death

4 May 1907

Brita Danielle Brynestad died on 4 May 1907 at Norway at age 7.

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen

M, b. 25 September 1843, d. April 1912

Father*

Jacob Berentsen b. 2 Mar 1815

Mother*

Bolette Olava Paulsen b. 27 Jul 1819, d. 25 Sep 1857

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen was also known as Dr. Bernt Martin Behrens surname used in USA.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 September 1843

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen was born on 25 September 1843 at Bergen, Norway.

He was the son of Jacob Berentsen and Bolette Olava Paulsen.

Marriage

1890

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen married Anna Smith in 1890.

Death

April 1912

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen died in April 1912 at Bergen, Norway, at age 68 Dr. Berent Berentsen, who for number of years was a practicing physician in Chicago, died at his home Bergen recently, aged sixty-eight.
- The Albert Lea Tribune (Albert Lea, Minnesota) 30 Apr 1912.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1905

1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith appeared on the census of 21 June 1905 at 1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, occupation: Physician and housewife.

1905 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota - 21 Jun 1905 - Dr Bernt Behrens

Date

Location

Description

Between 1878 and 1909, lived in Chicago, Illinois and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Passport application of Robert Jacob Berentsen, wife Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, son Robert Andreas Berentsen 1922

1878

Bergen, Norway to, USA

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen immigrated in 1878 to Bergen, Norway to, USA.

1882

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

He was a doctor in 1882 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

October 1893

1804 Deming Court, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

He and Anna Smith lived in October 1893 at 1804 Deming Court, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

22 October 1894

Circuit Court, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen was naturalized on 22 October 1894 at Circuit Court, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

circa 1896

Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

He migrated circa 1896 at Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

1897

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1897 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 661 Bank of Minneapolis Building, 302 Nicollet Ave
residence: 9 East 25th
Anna S, music teacher at 509 Nicollet Ave
residence: 9 East 25th.

March 1899

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In March 1899 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Dr and Mrs Behrens attended music recital.

1900

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1900 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 510 Syndicate Arcade
residence: 9 East 25th
Mrs. A Smith, music teacher at 41 S. 6th
residence: 9 East 25th.

between May 1900 and October 1900

Between May 1900 and October 1900 Dr and Mrs B M Behrens leaving for trip to Europe in mid-May.
Dr B M Behrens and family will visit the Paris exposition this summer, leaving Minneapolis early in May.
13 October 1900: Dr. Behrens and family have returned from their trip abroad.

The Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 07 Apr 1900 - Dr and Mrs B M Behrens leaving for trip to Europe

October 1900

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

He was a Dr B M Behrens back to same office, Syndicate Arcade. Disease of ear, nose and throat. in October 1900 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

between July 1901 and August 1901

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Between July 1901 and August 1901 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, July 1901: Edgewood, at Sampson's upper Lake Park, has filled up during the past week... including Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Behrens, Robert J Behrens, Edgar S Behrens
August 1901: Dr and Mrs Behrens are home from the lake.

1903

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1903 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 510 Syndicate Arcade
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West
Anna S, music teacher at 1002 Franklin Aveue West
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West.

1905

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1905 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 1002 Franklin Aveue West
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West
Anna S, music teacher at 1002 Franklin Aveue West
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West.

June 1906

5 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

He and Anna Smith lived in June 1906 at 5 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

October 1908

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In October 1908 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Dr Bernt M Behrens stricken with a stroke of paralysis.

The Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 20 Oct 1908 - Dr Bernt M Behrens stricken with a stroke of paralysis

circa 1909

Minneapolis to, Norway

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen migrated circa 1909 at Minneapolis to, Norway, June 1909 - Dr Behrens selling household goods for move to Europe.

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 27 Jun 1909 - Dr Behrens selling household goods for move to Europe

Children of Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith

Robert Jacob Berentsen+ b. 20 Feb 1891, d. 26 Feb 1962
Edgar Smith Berentsen+ b. 15 Jul 1895, d. 5 Nov 1982

Anna Smith

F, b. 1857, d. 16 June 1906

Anna Smith Behrens 1902

Minneapolis Daily Times (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 10 Jan 1897 - Anna Smith Behrens, opera singer

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 12 Mar 1898 - Anna Smith Behrens, opera singer

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1890

As of 1890,her married name was Berentsen.

Married Name

1890

As of 1890,her married name was Smith-Behrens.

Married Name

1890

As of 1890,her married name was Smith Behrens.

Married Name

1890

As of 1890,her married name was Behrens.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1857

Anna Smith was born in 1857 at Christiania, Norway.

Marriage

1890

She married Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen, son of Jacob Berentsen and Bolette Olava Paulsen, in 1890.

Death

16 June 1906

Anna Smith died on 16 June 1906 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Anna Smith Behrens obituary.

The Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 16 Jun 1906 - Anna Smith Behrens obituary

Burial

19 June 1906

She was buried on 19 June 1906 at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, MRS. ANNA SMITH BEHRENS.The funeral, of Mrs. Anna Smith Behrens, died yesterday, will take place from her late residence, 5 East Twenty-fifth street. Tuesday at 2 p.m. The service will be private.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1905

1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Anna Smith and Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen appeared on the census of 21 June 1905 at 1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, occupation: Physician and housewife.

1905 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota - 21 Jun 1905 - Dr Bernt Behrens

Date

Location

Description

1890

Anna Smith was a soprano opera singer in 1890.

December 1891

In December 1891 Anna Smith-Behrens, wife of Dr Behrens, taking more active part in musical affairs.

The Inter Ocean (Chicago, Illinois) 06 Dec 1891 - Anna Smith-Behrens, wife of Dr Behrens, taking more active part in musical affairs

January 1892

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

In January 1892 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Opera singer Anna Smith-Behrens performing at Central Music Hall.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) 10 Jan 1892 - Opera singer Anna Smith-Behrens

The Inter Ocean (Chicago, Illinois) 10 Jan 1892 - Anna Smith-Behrens recital at Central Music Hall

October 1893

1804 Deming Court, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

She and Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen lived in October 1893 at 1804 Deming Court, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

October 1894

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

In October 1894 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Mme. Anna Smith Behrens has returned to Chicago. At home Wednesdays, No. 1804 Deming court.

circa 1896

Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Anna Smith migrated circa 1896 at Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

May 1896

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In May 1896 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Anna Smith-Behrens is a recent acquisition in local music circles.

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 17 May 1896 - Anna Smith-Behrens is a recent acquisition in local music circles

December 1896

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In December 1896 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Anna Smith Behrens biography.

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 13 Dec 1896 - Anna Smith Behrens biography

1897

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1897 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 661 Bank of Minneapolis Building, 302 Nicollet Ave
residence: 9 East 25th
Anna S, music teacher at 509 Nicollet Ave
residence: 9 East 25th.

March 1899

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In March 1899 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Dr and Mrs Behrens attended music recital.

1900

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1900 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 510 Syndicate Arcade
residence: 9 East 25th
Mrs. A Smith, music teacher at 41 S. 6th
residence: 9 East 25th.

between May 1900 and October 1900

Between May 1900 and October 1900 Dr and Mrs B M Behrens leaving for trip to Europe in mid-May.
Dr B M Behrens and family will visit the Paris exposition this summer, leaving Minneapolis early in May.
13 October 1900: Dr. Behrens and family have returned from their trip abroad.

The Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 07 Apr 1900 - Dr and Mrs B M Behrens leaving for trip to Europe

May 1901

In May 1901 Anna Smith-Behrens of Minneapolis will travel to Chicago to sing.

Minneapolis Daily Times (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 05 May 1901 - Anna Smith-Behrens of Minneapolis will travel to Chicago to sing

between July 1901 and August 1901

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Between July 1901 and August 1901 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, July 1901: Edgewood, at Sampson's upper Lake Park, has filled up during the past week... including Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Behrens, Robert J Behrens, Edgar S Behrens
August 1901: Dr and Mrs Behrens are home from the lake.

February 1902

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In February 1902 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Anna Smith Behrens has undergone an operation.

Minneapolis Daily Times (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 14 Feb 1902 - Anna Smith Behrens has undergone an operation

1903

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1903 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 510 Syndicate Arcade
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West
Anna S, music teacher at 1002 Franklin Aveue West
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West.

1905

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

In 1905 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, Bernt M. physician at 1002 Franklin Aveue West
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West
Anna S, music teacher at 1002 Franklin Aveue West
residence: 1002 Franklin Aveue West.

June 1906

5 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

She and Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen lived in June 1906 at 5 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

Children of Anna Smith and Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen

Robert Jacob Berentsen+ b. 20 Feb 1891, d. 26 Feb 1962
Edgar Smith Berentsen+ b. 15 Jul 1895, d. 5 Nov 1982

Edgar Smith Berentsen

M, b. 15 July 1895, d. 5 November 1982

Father*

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen b. 25 Sep 1843, d. Apr 1912

Mother*

Anna Smith b. 1857, d. 16 Jun 1906

Edgar Smith Berentsen

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edgar Smith Berentsen was also known as Behrens.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 July 1895

Edgar Smith Berentsen was born on 15 July 1895 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

He was the son of Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith.

Marriage

1927

Edgar Smith Berentsen married Agnes Christie Landmark in 1927.

Death

5 November 1982

Edgar Smith Berentsen died on 5 November 1982 at Oslo, Norway, at age 87.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1905

1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Edgar Smith Berentsen appeared on the census of 21 June 1905 in the household of Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith at 1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; occupation: Physician and housewife.

Date

Location

Description

circa 1896

Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Anna Smith witnessed the migration circa 1896 at Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

between May 1900 and October 1900

Between May 1900 and October 1900 Dr and Mrs B M Behrens leaving for trip to Europe in mid-May.
Dr B M Behrens and family will visit the Paris exposition this summer, leaving Minneapolis early in May.
13 October 1900: Dr. Behrens and family have returned from their trip abroad.

between July 1901 and August 1901

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Between July 1901 and August 1901 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, July 1901: Edgewood, at Sampson's upper Lake Park, has filled up during the past week... including Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Behrens, Robert J Behrens, Edgar S Behrens
August 1901: Dr and Mrs Behrens are home from the lake.

Children of Edgar Smith Berentsen and Agnes Christie Landmark

Edgar Anthon Berentsen b. a 1927
Agnes Berentsen b. 17 Mar 1929, d. 21 Jun 2005

Agnes Christie Landmark

F, b. 23 December 1904, d. 29 September 1997

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1927

As of 1927,her married name was Berentsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 December 1904

Agnes Christie Landmark was born on 23 December 1904 at Oslo, Norway.

Marriage

1927

She married Edgar Smith Berentsen, son of Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith, in 1927.

Death

29 September 1997

Agnes Christie Landmark died on 29 September 1997 at Oslo, Norway, at age 92.

Children of Agnes Christie Landmark and Edgar Smith Berentsen

Edgar Anthon Berentsen b. a 1927
Agnes Berentsen b. 17 Mar 1929, d. 21 Jun 2005

Agnes Berentsen

F, b. 17 March 1929, d. 21 June 2005

Father*

Edgar Smith Berentsen b. 15 Jul 1895, d. 5 Nov 1982

Mother*

Agnes Christie Landmark b. 23 Dec 1904, d. 29 Sep 1997

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 March 1929

Agnes Berentsen was born on 17 March 1929 at Oslo, Norway.

She was the daughter of Edgar Smith Berentsen and Agnes Christie Landmark.

Death

21 June 2005

Agnes Berentsen died on 21 June 2005 at Oslo, Norway, at age 76.

Jacob Berentsen

M, b. 2 March 1815

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Jacob Berentsen married Bolette Olava Paulsen.

Birth

2 March 1815

Jacob Berentsen was born on 2 March 1815 at Norway.

Child of Jacob Berentsen and Bolette Olava Paulsen

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen+ b. 25 Sep 1843, d. Apr 1912

Child of Jacob Berentsen

Johan Berentsen+ b. 1846

Bolette Olava Paulsen

F, b. 27 July 1819, d. 25 September 1857

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Berentsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bolette Olava Paulsen married Jacob Berentsen.

Birth

27 July 1819

Bolette Olava Paulsen was born on 27 July 1819.

Death

25 September 1857

She died on 25 September 1857 at age 38.

Child of Bolette Olava Paulsen and Jacob Berentsen

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen+ b. 25 Sep 1843, d. Apr 1912

Robert Jacob Berentsen

M, b. 20 February 1891, d. 26 February 1962

Father*

Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen b. 25 Sep 1843, d. Apr 1912

Mother*

Anna Smith b. 1857, d. 16 Jun 1906

Robert Berentsen 1923

Robert Jacob Berentsen 1922

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Robert Jacob Berentsen was also known as Behrens.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 February 1891

Robert Jacob Berentsen was born on 20 February 1891 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

He was the son of Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith.

Marriage

21 July 1915

Robert Jacob Berentsen married Ruth Lewis, daughter of Rev. John Tudor Lewis and Laura E Lash, on 21 July 1915 at New York, New York, Ruth Lewis and Robert Berensten marriage announcement.

The Galion Inquirer (Galion, Ohio) 04 Aug 1915 - Ruth Lewis and Robert Berensten marriage announcement

Death

26 February 1962

Robert Jacob Berentsen died on 26 February 1962 at Hollywood, Broward, Florida, at age 71 ROBERT BRENTSEN Arrangements are pending at the Wadlington Funeral Home for Robert Brentsen, 71, of 1535 Garfield St., who died last night at a local nursing home.
- 27 Feb 1962 Sun-Tattler (Hollywood, Florida.)

Sun-Tattler (Hollywood, Florida) 28 Feb 1962 - Robert Berentsen obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

21 June 1905

1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Robert Jacob Berentsen appeared on the census of 21 June 1905 in the household of Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith at 1002 Franklin Avenue West, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; occupation: Physician and housewife.

Date

Location

Description

circa 1896

Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Anna Smith witnessed the migration circa 1896 at Chicago, Cook county, Illinois to, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

between May 1900 and October 1900

Between May 1900 and October 1900 Dr and Mrs B M Behrens leaving for trip to Europe in mid-May.
Dr B M Behrens and family will visit the Paris exposition this summer, leaving Minneapolis early in May.
13 October 1900: Dr. Behrens and family have returned from their trip abroad.

between July 1901 and August 1901

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Between July 1901 and August 1901 at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, July 1901: Edgewood, at Sampson's upper Lake Park, has filled up during the past week... including Dr. and Mrs. B. M. Behrens, Robert J Behrens, Edgar S Behrens
August 1901: Dr and Mrs Behrens are home from the lake.

1922

Brooklyn, New York

Robert Jacob Berentsen lived in 1922 at Brooklyn, New York.

1922

In 1922 Passport application and photo of Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, Robert Andreas Berentsen, Robert Jacob Berentsen.

Passport application of Robert Jacob Berentsen, wife Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, son Robert Andreas Berentsen 1922

Passport photo of Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, Robert Andreas Berentsen, Robert Jacob Berentsen 1922

August 1923

Rochester, Monroe, New York

In August 1923 at Rochester, Monroe, New York, Robert Berentsen, organist at Eastman Theater.

The Times-Union (Rochester, New York) 25 Aug 1923 - Robert Berentsen, organist at Eastman Theater

1925

Rochester, Monroe, New York

He was a musician in 1925 at Rochester, Monroe, New York.

May 1930

Rochester, Monroe, New York

In May 1930 at Rochester, Monroe, New York, Dr Robert Berentsen, director-organist Central Church.

The Times-Union (Rochester, New York) 03 May 1930 - Dr Robert Berentsen, director-organist Central Church

1950

Rochester, Monroe, New York

He and Ruth Lewis were Robert: organist at church
Ruth: speech teacher, private lessons in 1950 at Rochester, Monroe, New York.

December 1955

In December 1955 Mr and Mrs Robert Berentsen, long time Rochester residents, are spending some time at Pompano Beach where Mr Berentsen formerly on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music has taken a position as organist.
- 23 Dec 1955 The Times-Union (Rochester, New York.)

March 1957

Miami, Florida

In March 1957 at Miami, Florida, Robert Berentsen performing in Verdi's Requiem Mass.

The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) 17 Mar 1957 - Robert Berentsen performing in Verdis Requiem Mass

Child of Robert Jacob Berentsen and Ruth Lewis

Robert Andreas Berentsen b. 2 Jan 1917, d. 27 Dec 1998

Ruth Lewis

F, b. 17 July 1886, d. 25 February 1972

Father*

Rev. John Tudor Lewis b. Mar 1844, d. 30 Sep 1917

Mother*

Laura E Lash b. 1855, d. Jul 1939

Mrs Robert J Berentsen (Ruth Lewis) 1928

Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen 1922

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

21 July 1915

As of 21 July 1915,her married name was Berentsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 July 1886

Ruth Lewis was born on 17 July 1886 at Ohio also reported as 17 Jul 1888.

She was the daughter of Rev. John Tudor Lewis and Laura E Lash.

Marriage

21 July 1915

Ruth Lewis married Robert Jacob Berentsen, son of Dr. Berent Martin Berentsen and Anna Smith, on 21 July 1915 at New York, New York, Ruth Lewis and Robert Berensten marriage announcement.

The Galion Inquirer (Galion, Ohio) 04 Aug 1915 - Ruth Lewis and Robert Berensten marriage announcement

Death

25 February 1972

Ruth Lewis died on 25 February 1972 at Palm Beach, Florida, at age 85 Ruth Lewis Berentsen obituary.

Fort Lauderdale News (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) 26 Feb 1972 - Ruth Lewis Berentsen obituary

Date

Location

Description

1922

In 1922 Passport application and photo of Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, Robert Andreas Berentsen, Robert Jacob Berentsen.

Passport application of Robert Jacob Berentsen, wife Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, son Robert Andreas Berentsen 1922

Passport photo of Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, Robert Andreas Berentsen, Robert Jacob Berentsen 1922

March 1928

Rochester, Monroe, New York

In March 1928 at Rochester, Monroe, New York, Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 23 Mar 1928 - Mrs Robert J Berentsen (Ruth Lewis) performing in Community Theater production.

Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 23 Mar 1928 - Mrs Robert J Berentsen (Ruth Lewis) performing in Community Theater production

November 1929

Rochester, Monroe, New York

In November 1929 at Rochester, Monroe, New York, Mrs Robert Berentsen (Ruth Lewis) has lead role in play.

Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 14 Nov 1929 - Mrs Robert Berentsen (Ruth Lewis) has lead role in play

September 1934

Rochester, Monroe, New York

In September 1934 at Rochester, Monroe, New York, Mrs Robert Berentsen (Ruth Lewis) biography.

Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 23 Sep 1934 - Mrs Robert Berentsen (Ruth Lewis) biography

1950

Rochester, Monroe, New York

Ruth Lewis and Robert Jacob Berentsen were Robert: organist at church
Ruth: speech teacher, private lessons in 1950 at Rochester, Monroe, New York.

December 1955

In December 1955 Mr and Mrs Robert Berentsen, long time Rochester residents, are spending some time at Pompano Beach where Mr Berentsen formerly on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music has taken a position as organist.
- 23 Dec 1955 The Times-Union (Rochester, New York.)

Child of Ruth Lewis and Robert Jacob Berentsen

Robert Andreas Berentsen b. 2 Jan 1917, d. 27 Dec 1998

Robert Andreas Berentsen

M, b. 2 January 1917, d. 27 December 1998

Father*

Robert Jacob Berentsen b. 20 Feb 1891, d. 26 Feb 1962

Mother*

Ruth Lewis b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 25 Feb 1972

Cpl Robert A Berentsen 1945

Robert Andreas Berentsen 1922

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Robert Andreas Berentsen was also known as Robert Andrew.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Robert Andreas Berentsen married Barbara (?)

Birth

2 January 1917

Robert Andreas Berentsen was born on 2 January 1917 at New York City, New York, also reported as 29 Jan 1917.

He was the son of Robert Jacob Berentsen and Ruth Lewis.

Marriage

2 January 1947

Robert Andreas Berentsen married Lois Lavergne Crow on 2 January 1947.

Death

27 December 1998

Robert Andreas Berentsen died on 27 December 1998 at Florida at age 81.

Date

Location

Description

1922

In 1922 Passport application and photo of Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, Robert Andreas Berentsen, Robert Jacob Berentsen.

1922

In 1922 Passport photo of Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, Robert Andreas Berentsen, Robert Jacob Berentsen.

Passport photo of Ruth (Lewis) Berentsen, Robert Andreas Berentsen, Robert Jacob Berentsen 1922

March 1945

In March 1945 Cpl Robert A Berentsen wounded in Philippines.

Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 10 Mar 1945 - Cpl Robert A Berentsen wounded in Philippines

Lois Lavergne Crow

F, b. 3 February 1922, d. 11 August 1993

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

2 January 1947

As of 2 January 1947,her married name was Berentsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 February 1922

Lois Lavergne Crow was born on 3 February 1922 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Marriage

2 January 1947

She married Robert Andreas Berentsen, son of Robert Jacob Berentsen and Ruth Lewis, on 2 January 1947.

Death

11 August 1993

Lois Lavergne Crow died on 11 August 1993 at age 71.

Edgar Anthon Berentsen

M, b. after 1927

Father*

Edgar Smith Berentsen b. 15 Jul 1895, d. 5 Nov 1982

Mother*

Agnes Christie Landmark b. 23 Dec 1904, d. 29 Sep 1997

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

after 1927

Edgar Anthon Berentsen was born after 1927.

He was the son of Edgar Smith Berentsen and Agnes Christie Landmark.

Barbara (?)

F, b. 15 November 1909, d. 25 August 1992

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Berentsen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Barbara (?) married Robert Andreas Berentsen, son of Robert Jacob Berentsen and Ruth Lewis.

Birth

15 November 1909

Barbara (?) was born on 15 November 1909.

Death

25 August 1992

She died on 25 August 1992 at Palm Beach, Florida, at age 82.

Rev. John Tudor Lewis

M, b. March 1844, d. 30 September 1917

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rev. John Tudor Lewis was also known as J. Tudor.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

March 1844

Rev. John Tudor Lewis was born in March 1844 at Wales.

Marriage

26 April 1876

He married Laura E Lash on 26 April 1876 at Chesterville, Morrow, Ohio.

Death

30 September 1917

Rev. John Tudor Lewis died on 30 September 1917 at Youngstown, Ohio, at age 73 Rev John Tudor Lewis obituary.

The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio) 01 Oct 1917 - Rev John Tudor Lewis obituary

Date

Location

Description

April 1901

Ohio

In April 1901 at Ohio The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio) 26 Apr 1901 - Rev J Tudor and Laura (Lash) Lewis 25th wedding anniversary.

The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio) 26 Apr 1901 - Rev J Tudor and Laura (Lash) Lewis 25th wedding anniversary

Child of Rev. John Tudor Lewis and Laura E Lash

Ruth Lewis+ b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 25 Feb 1972

Laura E Lash

F, b. 1855, d. July 1939

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

26 April 1876

As of 26 April 1876,her married name was Lewis.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1855

Laura E Lash was born in 1855 at Ohio.

Marriage

26 April 1876

She married Rev. John Tudor Lewis on 26 April 1876 at Chesterville, Morrow, Ohio.

Death

July 1939

Laura E Lash died in July 1939.

Date

Location

Description

April 1901

Ohio

In April 1901 at Ohio The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio) 26 Apr 1901 - Rev J Tudor and Laura (Lash) Lewis 25th wedding anniversary.

The Marion Star (Marion, Ohio) 26 Apr 1901 - Rev J Tudor and Laura (Lash) Lewis 25th wedding anniversary

Child of Laura E Lash and Rev. John Tudor Lewis

Ruth Lewis+ b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 25 Feb 1972