Re: Magnus Sigurdson
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Magnus Sigurdson
Louise Torfason 4/01/03
Hi Louise!
Magnús Sigurðsson was born 6 May 1864. His parents: Sigurður Magnússon (1820-1868) and Vilborg Guttormsdóttir (1823-1884), farmers in Borgarfjarðarsýsla. Sept 11th he married Sigríður Björnsdóttir, b. 4 July 1874. Her parents: Björn Magnússon (1830-1891) and Margrét Jónsdóttir (1833-1917) also farmers in Borgarfjarðarsýsla.
The year of emigration is most likely 1899. They emigrated with two daughters: Sigurborg Gíslína, b. 6 June 1897 and Maria, b. 23 Aug 1898. They lived in Selkirk, Sigríður died there, 18 Nov 1918.
Regards,
Hálfdan
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Re: Magnus Sigurdson
Louise Torfason 4/08/03