Today's mail brought a book (Norwegian Immigrants to the United States, A biographical directory, 1825-1850, volume 3) I recently ordered. I hoped it would shed additional light on the Knudsens who immigrated to Wisconsin in the late 1840's. I was not disappointed although only two of Knud Endresen's sons are listed. It corroborates information I've already collected as well as providing new information to be confirmed. The new information provides the sailing information for Asle Knudsen, Sevat's in-laws' names, and their farm name.
Asle departed from Drammen, Norway on the Albertine and arrived in New York on 12 July 1848. His last home in Norway is listed as Stake, Gol, Buskerud, so he had remained on the family farm after Sevat and Kari married and moved away.
Kari's parents are Syver Knudsen and Barbra Evensdatter. Kari's and her father's homes are listed as Hersgaard, a farm about 1000 meters northwest of Hesla farm.
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