Peder Andreas was christened on 12 Dec 1883 in Larvik and had his confirmation on 17 Apr 1898 in Larvik. In 1898 he lived at Fredriksværnveien 7, Langestr. The church record of his confirmation states Marie Hansen as his mother. 1905: after having been on visit in Larvik 2.5 month, he returns to the United States on 07 Jul,
He was an iron forger in Oslo. He worked for the railroad in the US, and they changed his name to Peter Green. Later, he change it to Malmgreen.
Malmgreen means "green meadow" in Norwegian.
Source
Arkivverket Digitalarkivet
Confirmation: Ministerialbok for Larvik prestegjeld 1884-1902 (0707P), p. 142.
Emigranter over Larvik 1887-1930.
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