Johannes Leifsen Holte (1864 - 1948)

Born 24 Sep 1864 in Sauherad, Telemark, Norway

Ancestors

Husband of Tone Mathiasdatter (Sunde) Holte — married 11 Dec 1903 in Sauherad, Telemark, Norway

Died 3 Feb 1948 at age 83 in Sauherad, Telemark, Norway

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Biography

Johannes was the eldest son of Leif Johannesen Holte and Ragnhild Anundsdatter Sunde. He was born September 24, 1864 and baptized October 2, 1864.

Johannes was confirmed on October 5, 1879. He was living with his parents on the farm Holte at this time.

In 1895, Johannes purchased Holte from his father for 6,000 kronner. A year later, Johannes was living at the farm Holte as the farm owner. With him on the farm were his parents, Leif and Ragnhild, along with his sister, Tone. They were growing grain and potatoes and the farm had an orchard.

On December 11, 1903, Johannes married Tone Mathiasdatter Sunde. Johannes and Tone were the parents of two children: Leif (1904-1965) and Gunhild (1907-1967).

At the time of the 1910 Norway census, Johannes, Tone, their children, along with Johannes's mother, Ragnhild, were living together at the Holte Farm. Johannes was the farm owner.

Johannes died in 1948 at the age of 83.

Sources

• Birth and Christening: Den Norske kirke, Sauherad prestegjeld (Telemark), Kirkeboker, 1649-1912.
• Additional Source: "Bygdebok for Sauherad," av Birger Kirkeby, Utgjevar Sauherad Kommune, 1980.