Brynjulf Henriksen Solem

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Brynjulf (Bryngel) (Bringel) Henriksen Solem was born 28 November 1850 in Solumsgrind, Solum, Soknedal, Midtre Gauldal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway.

Parents of Bryngel were Henrik Brynjulfsen Solum, born 25 March 1809 in Solum Utstu, Soknedal, Midtre Gauldal, Sor- Trondelag, Norway. Henrik married Kari Johnsdtr. Lien, born 1811 in Soknedal, Midtre Gauldal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway. Kari died 15 July 1852 in Solumsgrind, Solum, Soknedal, Midtre Gauldal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway. Henrik died 21 November 1872 in Solumsgrind, Solum, Soknedal, Midtre Gauldal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway. Kari and Henrik are buried in the Soknedal Kirkegard (Cemetery) in Midtre Gauldal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway.

Bryngel married Ingeborg Johnsdtr. Solum on the 28 February 1875 in Soknedal Kirke (Church), Midtre Gauldal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway.

Bryngel and Ingeborg immigrated to the United States on the 5 April 1882. Listed in a book by Arnold Bakken entitles "Emigration from Soknedal, Norway to USA"

1. 686 Solum, Brynjulf H., Arb. mand (meaning laborer, worker, man husband) born 1851, age 31 Homestead Solumsgrind, Ref. IV s. 232, year 1882, name of ship Tasso, destination Canton, SD. #687 Solum, Ingeborg Johnsdtr, Kone (wife) born 1854, age 28, Homestead f. Solumsgjerdet, Ref. IVs. 217, year 1882, ship Tasso, destination Canton, SD. #688 Solum, Kari, Datter, born 1877, age 5, same info for the children as Ingeborg. #689 Solum, Kjersti, Datter, born 1879 age 3. #690 Solum, Henrik, Sonn, born 1880 age 2. #691 Solum, John, Sonn, born 1881 age 1.

Bryngel and Ingeborg were blessed with four more children, Inga, Carl, Josephine and Alfred all born in Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota.

Bryngel and Ingeborg were listed as passengers on the Ship LUSITANIA. They departed Liverpool, England and arrived in New York on 2 September 1910. Below is how they were listed: Solem, Bringel 60 M Farmer USC Final Destination Canton, South Dakota Solem, Ingeborg 57 F Wife USC Final Destination Canton, South Dakota.

Below is some information on the Ship LUSITANIA.

The Lusitania was a British luxury liner. Lusitania departed for her maiden voyage on 7 September 1907 from Liverpool, England arriving in New York City on 13 September 1907.

The Lusitania last departed Pier 54 in New York with 1,959 on board on 1 May 1915. Friday, 7 May 1915 the Lusitania was torpedoed by German U-Boat U-20. Of the 1,959 on board (1,198 died and 761 survivors.

The Germany Embassy in Washington had issued a warning on 22 April 1915, but the Captain Turner tried to calm the passengers by explaining that the ship's speed made her safe from attach by submarines. He did survive.

The Lusitania wreck lies approximately 7 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse in 450 feet of water.

Bryngel and Ingeborg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the 28 February 1925 at their home at 415 South Main Street, Canton, South Dakota. The Rev. Olsen gave an appropriate address, touching upon the event of fifty years ago. They were pioneer's in the Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota. One great grandson, Norman is still farming and living on the homestead land.

After an illness of two months, Mr. Solem died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Vieding. His wife and four children preceded him in death. He was survived by four children: Mrs. Vieding of Canton, South Dakota; Carl and Alfred Solem of the Romsdal community in South Dakota; and another daughter, Josephine Caroline Solem Spencer who lives in Illinois.

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Spouse:

 Ingeborg Johnsdtr. Solum Solem (1853 - 1928)

Children:

 Carrie Brynjulfsen Solem (1875 - 1900)*

 Christie Brynjulfsen Solem (1877 - 1896)*

 Henry Brynjulfsen Solem (1879 - 1906)*

 John Brynjulfsen Solem (1881 - 1926)*

 Inga Beatha Solem Vieding (1884 - 1967)*

 Carl Bertinus Solem (1888 - 1967)*

 Josephine Caroline Solem Spencer (1891 - 1954)*

 Alfred Bernhard Solem (1895 - 1960)*

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Inscription: "Father"

Burial: Romsdal Cemetery Norway Center Lincoln County South Dakota, USA

Maintained by: Barbara Wilson Krause Originally Created by: Brian M. Hass Record added: Sep 08, 2005 Find A Grave Memorial# 11708928