Events of close relatives
Birth 21 June 1823 22 29 Rui, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Christening 6 July 1823 (Age 15 days) Prestegarden, Kviteseid-Sundbygdi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Source: Digitalarkivet - kirkebøker
Birth of sibling 18 September 1825 (Age 2) Fiskarbekk, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Sister: Kjersti Jonsdotter Torsdalen (I11899)
Marriage of father's sibling 26 May 1828 (Age 4) Skafså, Tokke, Telemark, Norge
aunt: Karen Kirstine Mathiasdotter Torsdalen (I11890) (Age 23) Uncle-in-law: Aasmund Gunnarsson Hangehommen dy (I47659) (Age 23) [View Family (F18567)]
Birth of sibling 10 August 1828 (Age 5) Torsdalen, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Brother: Karl Jonsson Torsdalen (I11900)
Birth of sibling 8 December 1832 (Age 9) Rui, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Brother: Mathias Jonsson Torsdalen (I11897)
Birth of sibling 24 December 1835 (Age 12) Torsdalen, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Brother: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673)
Death of a grand-parent 1837 (Age 13) Rui, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Grandfather: Mathias Karlsson Rui (I11881) (Age 68)
Death of father's sibling 1837 (Age 13) Rui, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
uncle: Karl Mathiasson Torsdalen (I11891) (Age 29)
Death of mother 1839 (Age 15) Torsdalen, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Mother: Gro Jonsdotter Groa (I14033) (Age 45)
Marriage of father's sibling 13 November 1840 (Age 17) Prestegarden, Kviteseid-Sundbygdi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
uncle: Jens Erlend Mathiasson Torsdalen (I11889) (Age 38) Aunt-in-law: Ingerid Nicolaisdotter Gullbekk (I11414) (Age 18) [View Family (F6203)]
Marriage of father 1842 (Age 18) Father: Jon Mathiasson Torsdalen (I11888) (Age 40) Step-Mother: Ingebjørg Olavsdotter Fiskarbekk (I2589) (Age 27) [View Family (F1617)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 17 June 1849 (Age 25) Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Nils Olavsson Langedal (I53079) Father: Olav Nilsson Langedal (I14284) (Age 21) Mother: Kjersti Jonsdotter Torsdalen (I11899) (Age 23) [View Family (F6403)]
Marriage of sibling 20 July 1849 (Age 26) Prestegarden, Kviteseid-Sundbygdi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Sister: Kjersti Jonsdotter Torsdalen (I11899) Brother-in-law: Olav Nilsson Langedal (I14284) [View Family (F6403)]
Marriage religious Guro Fransdotter Rui - [View Family (F6402)]
7 August 1850 (Age 27) Prestegarden, Kviteseid-Sundbygdi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Source: Digitalarkivet - kirkebøker
Birth of a child #1 1850 (Age 26) Rui, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Son: Frans Jonsson Gravningen (I11911)
Death of father's sibling 31 May 1851 (Age 27) Hangehommen, Lauvik, Bandaksli, Tokke, Telemark, Norge
aunt: Karen Kirstine Mathiasdotter Torsdalen (I11890) (Age 46)
Burial of father's sibling 10 June 1851 (Age 27) Skafså, Tokke, Telemark, Norge
aunt: Karen Kirstine Mathiasdotter Torsdalen (I11890) (10 days after death)
Birth of a nephew or niece 2 January 1853 (Age 29) Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Thor Olavsson Langedal (I53080) Father: Olav Nilsson Langedal (I14284) (Age 25) Mother: Kjersti Jonsdotter Torsdalen (I11899) (Age 27) [View Family (F6403)]
Birth of a child #2 7 August 1853 (Age 30) Gravningen, Østenå, Fjågesund, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Daughter: Guro Jonsdotter Gravningen (I11912)
Marriage of sibling 1854 (Age 30) Brother: Karl Jonsson Torsdalen (I11900) (Age 25) Sister-in-law: Hæge Sveinsdotter Torgi (I11177) (Age 22) [View Family (F6077)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 1854 (Age 30) Roeid, Tveitgrendi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Jon Karlsson Torsdalen (I11916) Father: Karl Jonsson Torsdalen (I11900) (Age 25) Mother: Hæge Sveinsdotter Torgi (I11177) (Age 22) [View Family (F6077)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 22 September 1855 (Age 32) Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
niece: Guri Olavsdotter Langedal (I53081) Father: Olav Nilsson Langedal (I14284) (Age 27) Mother: Kjersti Jonsdotter Torsdalen (I11899) (Age 30) [View Family (F6403)]
Birth of a child #3 1856 (Age 32) Gravningen, Østenå, Fjågesund, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Son: Jon Jonsson Gravningen (I11913)
Birth of a nephew or niece 1857 (Age 33) Bekkhus, Roeid, Tveitgrendi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
niece: Guro Karlsdotter Torsdalen (I11917) Father: Karl Jonsson Torsdalen (I11900) (Age 28) Mother: Hæge Sveinsdotter Torgi (I11177) (Age 25) [View Family (F6077)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 9 December 1858 (Age 35) Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
nephew: John Olavsson Langedal (I53082) Father: Olav Nilsson Langedal (I14284) (Age 30) Mother: Kjersti Jonsdotter Torsdalen (I11899) (Age 33) [View Family (F6403)]
Birth of a child #4 1859 (Age 35) Gravningen, Østenå, Fjågesund, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Son: Olav Jonsson Gravningen (I11914)
Marriage of father 15 March 1859 (Age 35) Prestegarden, Kviteseid-Sundbygdi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Father: Jon Mathiasson Torsdalen (I11888) (Age 57) Step-Mother: Birgit Olavsdotter Stuvetrå (I21690) (Age 35) [View Family (F6396)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 1860 (Age 36) Karlsrud, Roeid, Tveitgrendi, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
niece: Ragnhild Karlsdotter Torsdalen (I11918) Father: Karl Jonsson Torsdalen (I11900) (Age 31) Mother: Hæge Sveinsdotter Torgi (I11177) (Age 28) [View Family (F6077)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 6 July 1861 (Age 38) Stilnestangen, Kragerø, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Nils Martin Olavsson Langedal (I53085) Father: Olav Nilsson Langedal (I14284) (Age 33) Mother: Kjersti Jonsdotter Torsdalen (I11899) (Age 35) [View Family (F6403)]
Marriage of sibling 16 October 1861 (Age 38) Brother: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673) (Age 25) Sister-in-law: Guro Ingebrethsdatter Kåsene (I25674) (Age 23) [View Family (F9440)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 23 October 1861 (Age 38) Dompendal, Flom, Flåbygd, Nome, Telemark, Norge
niece: Guro Hansdatter Dompendal (I25675) Father: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673) (Age 25) Mother: Guro Ingebrethsdatter Kåsene (I25674) (Age 23) [View Family (F9440)]
Birth of a child #5 1862 (Age 38) Gravningen, Østenå, Fjågesund, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Son: Hans Jonsson Gravningen (I11915)
Marriage of sibling 29 June 1862 (Age 39) Bø, Tørdal, Drangedal, Telemark, Norge
Brother: Mathias Jonsson Torsdalen (I11897) (Age 29) Sister-in-law: Liv Helene Jonsdotter To (I21695) (Age 19) [View Family (F6401)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 2 September 1863 (Age 40) Dompendal, Flom, Flåbygd, Nome, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Jon Hansen Dompendal (I25676) Father: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673) (Age 27) Mother: Guro Ingebrethsdatter Kåsene (I25674) (Age 25) [View Family (F9440)]
Emigration 17 June 1866 (Age 42) USA
Source: Norway Heritage - Hands Across the Sea Publication: http://www.norwayheritage.com
Citation Details: Passenger list 1866 - ship Rinde Text: Sailed from Kragerø on 27 Jun 1866 and arrived in Quebec City on 23 Aug. See lines 35-41.
Note: Reiste med Guro og 5 bornNote: Reiste med barken "Rinde" fra Kragerø
Immigration 23 August 1866 (Age 43) Quebec, Canada
Birth of a child #6 26 December 1866 (Age 43) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Son: Carl Johnson Gravningen (I38428)
Birth of a nephew or niece 3 October 1868 (Age 45) Dompendal, Flom, Flåbygd, Nome, Telemark, Norge
niece: Aaste Hansdatter Dompendal (I25677) Father: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673) (Age 32) Mother: Guro Ingebrethsdatter Kåsene (I25674) (Age 30) [View Family (F9440)]
Birth of a child #7 January 1870 (Age 46) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Son: Martin Johnson Gravningen (I38429)
Birth of a child #8 January 1870 (Age 46) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Son: Edvard Johnson Gravningen (I38430)
Birth of a nephew or niece 1870 (Age 46)
nephew: Jon Mathiasson Kåsene (I11909) Father: Mathias Jonsson Torsdalen (I11897) (Age 37) Mother: Liv Helene Jonsdotter To (I21695) (Age 26) [View Family (F6401)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 23 November 1870 (Age 47) Dompendal, Flom, Flåbygd, Nome, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Ingebret Hansen Dompendal (I25678) Father: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673) (Age 34) Mother: Guro Ingebrethsdatter Kåsene (I25674) (Age 32) [View Family (F9440)]
Birth of a child #9 1872 (Age 48) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Daughter: Kari Gravningen (I38431)
Death of spouse 15 May 1874 (Age 50) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Spouse: Guro Fransdotter Rui (I12063) (Age 45) Cause of death: lungebetendelse
Source: FamilySearch Note: Ancestry.com. U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Name: Guro Frandsen Event Type: burial Death Date: 15 May 1874 Burial Date: 19 May 1874 Burial Place: Highland Church Name: Highland Prarie Lutheran
Burial of spouse 19 May 1874 (Age 50) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Cemetery: Highland Prairie Cemetery
Spouse: Guro Fransdotter Rui (I12063) (4 days after death)
Source: Find a Grave Citation Details: Memorial# 113645059
Marriage of a nephew or niece 1875 (Age 51)
nephew: Jon Karlsson Torsdalen (I11916) (Age 21) Spouse: Anne Kjetilsdotter Rolleivstad (I11823) (Age 21) [View Family (F6360)]
Marriage Aaste Gunnulvsdotter (Family name unknown) - [View Family (F13120)]
29 July 1876 (Age 53) Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Source: Minnesota Official Marriage System Publication: https://moms.mn.gov
Text: County: Fillmore Certificate Number: A2-477C Marriage Date: 07/29/1876 Groom: JOHNSON, JOHN Bride: GUNNIFSEN, AASTE
Birth of a child #10 1876 (Age 52) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Daughter: Gina Isabel Gravningen (I38451)
Death of a child 23 August 1877 (Age 54) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Daughter: Gina Isabel Gravningen (I38451) (Age 19 months)
Birth of a child #11 12 August 1878 (Age 55) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Son: Gilbert Gravningen (I38432)
Birth of a nephew or niece 1878 (Age 54)
niece: Helene Mathiasdotter Kåsene (I11906) Father: Mathias Jonsson Torsdalen (I11897) (Age 45) Mother: Liv Helene Jonsdotter To (I21695) (Age 34) [View Family (F6401)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 28 November 1878 (Age 55) Dompendal, Flom, Flåbygd, Nome, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Halvor Hansen Dompendal (I25679) Father: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673) (Age 42) Mother: Guro Ingebrethsdatter Kåsene (I25674) (Age 40) [View Family (F9440)]
Census 17 June 1880 (Age 56) Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Note: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010 Name: John Gravningen Age: 56 Birth Year: abt 1824 Birthplace: Norway Home in 1880: Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Aaste G. Gravningen Father's Birthplace: Norway Mother's Birthplace: Norway Occupation: Farmer Household Members: Name Age John Gravningen 56 Aaste G. Gravningen 35 Ole Johnson Gravningen 21 [born in Norway] Hans J. Gravningen 18 [born in Norway] Carl J. Gravningen 14 Martin J. Gravningen 10 Edward J. Gravningen 10 Hans J. Gravningen 7 Carrie J. Gravningen 8 Gilbert Gravningen 1
Marriage of a child 1880 (Age 56) Son: Frans Jonsson Gravningen (I11911) (Age 30) Daughter-in-law: Kristine Hefta (I38454) (Age 18) [View Family (F13129)]
Death of father's sibling 1880 (Age 56) Bukåsa, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
uncle: Jens Erlend Mathiasson Torsdalen (I11889) (Age 77)
Marriage of a nephew or niece 1880 (Age 56)
niece: Guro Karlsdotter Torsdalen (I11917) (Age 23) Spouse: Guttorm Halvorsson Dalen (I1853) (Age 23) [View Family (F1166)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 10 October 1880 (Age 57) Kåsene, Moen, Øvre Tørdal, Tørdal, Drangedal, Telemark, Norge
nephew: Halvor Mathiasson Kåsene (I11907) Father: Mathias Jonsson Torsdalen (I11897) (Age 47) Mother: Liv Helene Jonsdotter To (I21695) (Age 37) [View Family (F6401)]
Birth of a child #12 March 1881 (Age 57) Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Son: John Alfred Gravningen (I38452)
Death of father 19 April 1883 (Age 59) Torsdalen, Kilen, Kviteseid, Telemark, Norge
Father: Jon Mathiasson Torsdalen (I11888) (Age 81)
Birth of a child #13 26 May 1883 (Age 59) Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Son: Ingeman Gustav Gravningen (I38453)
Birth of a nephew or niece 1884 (Age 60)
nephew: Gunnleik Mathiasson Kåsene (I11908) Father: Mathias Jonsson Torsdalen (I11897) (Age 51) Mother: Liv Helene Jonsdotter To (I21695) (Age 40) [View Family (F6401)]
Marriage of a child 1888 (Age 64) South Dakota, USA
Son: Jon Jonsson Gravningen (I11913) (Age 32) Daughter-in-law: Lina Thoresdatter Hofstad (I38455) (Age 34) [View Family (F13130)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 1890 (Age 66)
niece: Gurine Mathiasdotter Kåsene (I11910) Father: Mathias Jonsson Torsdalen (I11897) (Age 57) Mother: Liv Helene Jonsdotter To (I21695) (Age 46) [View Family (F6401)]
Marriage of a child 1892 (Age 68) Daughter: Kari Gravningen (I38431) (Age 20) Son-in-law: Sever J. Granner (I38516) [View Family (F13149)]
Marriage of a nephew or niece 16 May 1892 (Age 68) Stokke, Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norge
niece: Aaste Hansdatter Dompendal (I25677) (Age 23) Spouse: Ole Amundsen (I25680) [View Family (F9441)]
Death of a child 1903 (Age 79) Daughter: Kari Gravningen (I38431) (Age 31)
Burial of a child 1903 (Age 79) Deuel, South Dakota, USA
Daughter: Kari Gravningen (I38431) (on the date of death)
Death of sibling 26 November 1905 (Age 82) Haugland, Flom, Flåbygd, Nome, Telemark, Norge
Brother: Hans Jonsson Torsdalen (I25673) (Age 69)
Residence Norway, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
Farsgrein (Father branch) RUI
Source: ·Kviteseid bygdesoge I - RUI
Number of Children Guro Fransdotter Rui - [View Family (F6402)]
11
Note: 2 døde
Death 1906 (Age 82) South Dakota, USA
Burial 1906 (on the date of death) Deuel, South Dakota, USA
Cemetery: Highland Cemetery
Note: Cemetery Record Search, South Dakota State Historical Society. https://apps.sd.gov/dt58Cemetery/default.aspx First Name - JON Last Name - GRAVNINGEN Death Date - 1906 Lot Number - 135 Block Number - D City - BRANDT County - DEUEL Cemetery name - HIGHLAND LUTHERAN
Last Change 8 January 2024 by: Geir Håkon Eikland