Born in Viglesdalen, Årdal, Rogaland and christened 1 Apr 1787[1]
He was son of Sigvald - not of Niels
Family moved to Tøtland, Hjelmeland about 1790
Servant Nedre Hauge, Hjelmeland in census 1801[2]
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N > Nielson | S > Sigvaldson > Knut (Nielson) Sigvaldson
Categories: Norway, Needs LNAB Changed
The Patronym as LNAB is the default rule for most Norwegians born before the legal requirements for surnames.
He was son of Sigvald, so his LNAB should be Sigvaldson
This also applies to his brothers