Knud Johnsen Bekhuus

Knud Jonsen Bechuus, son of John Halvorsson Bekhus and Anne Knudsdatter, born in Hjartdal, June 24, 1805. Married Jan. 25, 1835 to Bergit Halvorsdatter Skornaes, born July 5, 1806. Children born in Norway: Jon, Feb 15, 1835; Halvor, March 17, 1840.

Sailed on the Emilie, arrived in New York from Drammen, Aug. 5, 1841, Thomas Anchersen, captain. Norway Tp., Racine Co., Wis. 5 children born in America: Ole, 1842?; Anne, 1845?; Bergit, 1847?, d. by 1860?; Charles, March 18, 1850 - Oct. 3, 1914; Knud, 1855?.

Bergit died May 21, 1889 and Knud on April 26, 1888.  Both are buried in Muskego Lutheran Cemetery.

Source: Norwegian Immigrants To The United States, A Biographical Directory, 1825-1850. Volume One 1825-1843. By Gerhard B. Naeseth. p. 107, #6-9. 

Information contributed by Jackie Hufschmid

Photo contributed by Lynn Halverson