Gjerstad, Risor, & Sonderled Parish Lutheran Church Records.
Arendal Branch Records (FHL 123,199).
Risor Parish Lutheran Church Records.
1865 Census - Varen, Gjerstad, Aust-Agder, Norway (FHL 123,019).
"Gjerstad", 948.28/G2 D2K, Page 348-349, 29.
Kirsti confirmed 1846; Bent 1849; Anne 1852; Peder 1856; Ingebor 1862; Thor 1866, all in Gjerstad. Hans confirmed 1872 in Sondeled.
Knud Bentsen confirmed 1825; Maren Pedersdatter confirmed 1827 - both Gjerstad.
Gjerstad Parish Lutheran Church Records.
1865 Census -
Niels Confirmed 1878.