Rasmus Nilsen (1877 - )

Rasmus Nilsen was born March 08, 1877 on Kvamsdal farm, bnr. 12 Lidi under bnr. 1 and 2. He was son of Nils Rognaldsen and Synneva Olsdatter. Rasmus married Hilda Petrina Oliva Hansen, Oct. 28, 1901. She was born 1876 in Bergen. She was daugther of sailor Hans Olsen. They were living at Aarstad.

Rasmus and Hilda Petrine Olivia emigrated to America October 23, 1906. Rasmus was then 29 years old, a sailor and "fyrbøter". They traveled by Cunard line and Rasmus was hired on the ship, so they were not charged. The ships destination was Baltimore. 1)

1) Lars Nordland: Masfjordboka bind 1, page 277.
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