Targer Olsen Landsverk

'Torjer Olssen Siljudalen' was born in Gransherad on May 17, 1812.  He married Anne Andersdtr Boe, who was born on February 2, 1813 and was the daughter of Andres Olsen Boe and Signe Olsdtr Froland. 

Targer Olsen Landsverk, his wife and daughter Anne (Feb 29, 1840-Jun 23, 1908; Mrs. Halvor Johnsen Dålån) came to America on the Emilie from Drammen, arriving in New York on August 5, 1841.  They settled at Muskego, but moved to Winneconne Township, Winnebago County, Wisconsin in 1847.  Two children were born in America: Signe (1844-1885) and Maria.

Targer died on November 6, 1856 and his wife Anne died May 23, 1878.  Both are buried at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Winchester.

Source: Utvandrarregister for Tinn 1837-1907

Source: Norwegian Immigrants To The United States, A Biographical Directory, 1825-1850. Volume One 1825-1843. By Gerhard B. Naeseth. p. 108, #12-14. 

Contributed by Jackie Hufschmid