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Page 9 |
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Issue 10 |
Memorabilia |
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Genealogy Notebook
This old book (just smaller than 5” X 8”) was one of Torleif’s first genealogy books wherein he wrote the names and significant dates of family members and ancestors. There are a few blank pages separating sections of pages with the family information. Maybe these are different family groups. There are check marks next-to and through most of the entries, perhaps indicating that he had transferred the information to another book or to family group sheets. We think the book is from around 1902, after his baptism and before he immigrated to America. In his journal he talks how special this book is to him – he was concerned for its safety. |
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PREFACE PAGE |
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His signature is on the top line |
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Only the Preface is translated below. It is in Torleif Knaphus’ handwriting and was translated by Liv Anderson, at the Family History Library in SLC.
NOTE: Italicized words were difficult to translate and may not be an exact meaning.
“I, Torleif Knaphus, am the man who wants to gather the information of my ancestral histories and family names. I am enlightened by God’s Spirit so I understand the reason of this special work. I really hope that the Lord will bless me in this great work.
“My father is a cheerful, hard-working man. He is from a great and powerful family in regards to the Lord and spiritual affairs. My father was born in Slottenna and his name is Lars Larsen. His wife’s name is Liva Alfseiki. There was born to them 7 children. There are 5 sons - Lars Knaphus junior, Torleif Severin Knaphus, Sakarias Knaphus, Martin Knaphus, and Andrias Knaphus. And the daughters are Jorgina Knaphus and Sarina Knaphus.” |
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Signed Napkin from 75th Birthday (1956) |