Gabriel T. Espedal B. Feb. 16, 1887

[gj08299]

I am trying to track down a relative named Gabriel T Espedal who was born on Feb. 16, 1887 in Rogaland, Norway. He emigrated to the United States and Married a Pauline Bertelsdtr. Rott. He and her had 2 children in the United States that I know of, Ragna Espedal and Birger Espedal. Then i have records indicating that they came back to Norway. Their 3rd child was Borgny Espedal. I also have records indicating that Gabriel was a known photographer in Norway along with his son Birger. Can anyone help me locate where him and his family ended up in Norway when they came back. I already have records of where he and his wife were born, so i don't need those. Thanks!

[dn23027]

Hello

As a start:

He is mentioned here: http://www.fotonettverk-rogaland.no/pla ... motivtypar



It says that Gabriel Espedal bought his camera in USA, and he returned to Norway in 1921 after about 14 years in USA. He established photo atelier in Stavanger the same year ( 1921), and he took a lot of panoramic photos in Rogaland and Vest-Agder in the years 1922-1924.

Regards

Linda W

[dn23027]

A little more:

Gabriel T. Espedal


1921-1966


Sonen Birger Espedal overtok firmaet. (His son Birger took over the company)

Source: http://www.fotonettverk-rogaland.no/his ... _foer_1960



It also says this about them:"Gabriel T. Espedal, 1921-1966 og Birger Espedal, 1966 - . Byarkivet i Stavanger har heile arkivet etter fotofirma Espedal. "

It seems that Gabriel died or retired in 1966, and his son took over. And Stavanger Byarkiv ( http://www.fotonettverk-rogaland.no/kve ... er_byarkiv ) got all the negatives from their atelier.