Hans Kr Larsen, Port Natal, South Africa

[gj04419]

Hello Vidar! Surprisingly, my question is very similar to Gordon's - moreover, my relative is from Tananger. My gr grandfather's brother (Hans Kr Larsen - born 1877) is listed in the 1900 Census en route to Port Natal. His 3 brothers were merchant seaman in the USA, but of Hans Kristian we know nothing.
Also - from your site we appear to be distant relations. My family is all from Tananger and from Karmoy.

[Vidar Sigurd Øverlie]

Hello Kevin,

I assume this is your Hans in the 1900 census. Have you checked the local farm and family history book for Sola or been in contact with local genealogists for Tananger. They may have some information on him.

[Vidar Sigurd Øverlie]

Hi Kevin,

The record in the 1900 census only states that Hans was working on a ship on its way to Port Natal. The local farm and family history book for Sola indicate that he settled in USA as his brothers did. Suggest you post an enquiry on the USA forum here at Slektsforum to check out if he also took that way.