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1847–1868

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Birth Date
12 July 1823
Death Date
26 August 1902
Gender
Male
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Halvor Severson


Alternate Names

    Halvor Syvertsen

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  • The family sailed to America in 1866 on the ship Humboldt.  The ship manifest shows their surname as "Gullow," and the New York Passenger List shows their surname as "Gallow."
    Sophia's obituary confirms that the Seversen family came to Utah in 1866. 

Peter Nebeker Company (1866)

  • Age at Departure: 43
  • Head of Household

Traveled with

  • Mathea Severson (Age: 36)
  • Gunnel Severson (Age: 15)
  • Andrew Severson (Age: 13)
  • Sophia Severson (Age: 11)
  • Edward Severson (Age: 8)
  • Annette Severson (Age: 6)
  • Matilda Severson (Age: 4)
  • Oscar Severson (Age: Infant)

Sources

  • New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
  • "Obituaries," Salt Lake Telegram, 18 November 1944, 9.