Blyth Scandinavian records

[jamcat95]

I am pretty sure his occupation was "skibsfører" meaning master mariner.

Ian

[MaryThorn]

Thanks for your research Ian.  I'm still at a loss really, with 'Charles' being listed as both his name and his father's name I can't really link if the Charles are actually the Soren Olaus and his father listed in the Norwegian records.  It would have been great if somewhere it was listed that he was known as Charles. 

[jamcat95]

Hi
I know what you mean. I'll try to look again to see if I can find him.

Ian

[MaryThorn]

Thanks Ian.  I have been going through the Norwegian records link that Lynda posted, which also has a handy option for English version.  There doesn't seem to be many Basbergs but I'm not sure how complete these records are.

[emmadog]

Hi Mary. I have just seen your post. I am originally from Blyth and my great grandfather was a seaman from Norway. He was born Hans Christian Hansen (from Norwegian records) but obviously changed his name to a more English name of Charles. He came over on a ship from norway and married my g grandmother in Newcastle before moving to Blyth.

Barbara.