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Søren De Fine VON KROGH

Male 1725 - 1795  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Søren De Fine VON KROGH was born on 6 Nov 1725 in Hogganvik Gård Rogaland; died on 11 Feb 1795.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Hogganvik Gård Rogaland

    Notes:

    Bruce Simmons skriver:

    Although a peacetime general, his knowledge of fortification and defense was recognized, and as commander of troops at Stavanger during the period of the Seven Years' War (1756 -1763) he stood ready to defend Norway's neutrality. He was married twice, first to Anna Marie Stockfleth (1734 -1769), with whom he had eight children, and after her death, to Catharina Nikolava Frörup (1741 - 1803), with whom he had six children. He died Feb. 11, 1795, at Hogganvik, and was buried beside the body of his father in Vikedal's church.

    Occupation:
    General

    Søren married Anna Marie STOCKFLETH in 1758. Anna was born in 1734 in Drammen; died on 1 Aug 1769. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Marie De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1759; died in 1788.
    2. 3. Johanne Marie VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1760; died in 1850.
    3. 4. Christopher VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761; died in 1785.
    4. 5. Frederik Stockfleth VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1762; died in 1836.
    5. 6. Gerhard Christoph VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1764; died in 1844.
    6. 7. Anna Catharina VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765; died in 1767.
    7. 8. Georg Frederik VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1766; died in 1789.
    8. 9. Anna Catharina VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768; died in 1845.

    Søren married Catharina Nicolava FRÖRUP on 16 Mar 1774. Catharina was born in 1741 in Granvin, Hordaland; died on 22 Mar 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1773; died in 1836.
    2. 11. Hans Christian Frørup VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1775 in Vikedal, Rogaland; died in 1825.
    3. 12. Bernhardus Arnoldus VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1776 in Vikedal, Rogaland; died on 9 Dec 1836.
    4. 13. Anna Maria Margaretha VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1778; died in 1839.
    5. 14. Christiane Sophie Fasting VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780; died in 1839.
    6. 15. Birgitte Marie Elisabeth VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1781; died in 1825.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Marie De Fine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1759; died in 1788.

  2. 3.  Johanne Marie VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1760; died in 1850.

  3. 4.  Christopher VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1761; died in 1785.

  4. 5.  Frederik Stockfleth VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1762; died in 1836.

  5. 6.  Gerhard Christoph VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1764; died in 1844.

  6. 7.  Anna Catharina VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1765; died in 1767.

  7. 8.  Georg Frederik VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1766; died in 1789.

  8. 9.  Anna Catharina VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1768; died in 1845.

  9. 10.  Søren De Fine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1773; died in 1836.

  10. 11.  Hans Christian Frørup VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born on 11 May 1775 in Vikedal, Rogaland; died in 1825.

  11. 12.  Bernhardus Arnoldus VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born on 30 Sep 1776 in Vikedal, Rogaland; died on 9 Dec 1836.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Vestbø

    Notes:

    Bruce Simmons skriver: As well as marrying 1st cousin, he married his 3rd cousin, since their grandparents were also 1st cousins.

    Lieutenant Bernhardus Arnoldus von Krogh was born Sep. 30, 1776, at Hogganvik. He served as a member of the bodyguard of King Christian VII, and in 1807, when Denmark became involved in the Napoleonic wars, he took part in the defense of Copenhag en. At that time, the British, suspecting that Denmark was secretly allied with France, bombarded the capital for three days, resulting in the capitulation of the city and the surrender of the Danish fleet. Being wounded in the struggle, Bernhardus returned to Norway, married his cousin Cecilia, and retired to Vestbø "gaard" in Sandeid. There he died Dec. 9, 1836.

    Occupation:
    leutnant og grb

    Family/Spouse: Cecile Sophie Müller VON KROGH. Cecile (daughter of Bernhard Wilhelm Gustav VON KROGH and Abel Catherine SEGELCKE) was born in 1781 in Vestbø, Sandeid Vikedal, Rogaland; died in 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Abel Catherine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1809 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died on 31 Oct 1885 in Near Northwood, Iowa; was buried in Family Burial Plot, Albion Twp.. Dane Co.
    2. 17. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1811 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1891.
    3. 18. Bernhard Wilhelm Gustav VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1816 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1903.
    4. 19. Arnoldine Cecilie VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1819 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1878.
    5. 20. Hans Christian Frörup VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1826 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died after 1898.

  12. 13.  Anna Maria Margaretha VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1778; died in 1839.

  13. 14.  Christiane Sophie Fasting VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1780; died in 1839.

  14. 15.  Birgitte Marie Elisabeth VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Søren1) was born in 1781; died in 1825.


Generation: 3

  1. 16.  Abel Catherine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 8 Oct 1809 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died on 31 Oct 1885 in Near Northwood, Iowa; was buried in Family Burial Plot, Albion Twp.. Dane Co.

    Notes:

    Sailed from Norway to New York City - 1836, en route to Fox River Settlement, LaSalle Co. IL. Spent one year in Rochester, N.Y., where Björn worked as a cooper. Moved to IL in 1837 and from there to Lake Koshkonong, Albion Twp., Dane Co., WI in 1841. Björn and son Bruun died in cholera epidemic of 1850. Remarried to Ingebrigt Amundson in 1854. A few years later (presumably after her second husband died in 1860) she moved to home of daughter Dina (Mrs. T. A. Torgerson), whose husband was a minister. Lived in Somber Parsonage west of Northwood until her death.

    Abel married Ingebrigt AMUNDSON in 1854. Ingebrigt was born in 1820; died in 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Albert Christian AMUNDSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855; died in 1919.

    Abel married Bjørn Ege Anderson KVELVE before 1836 in Norge. Bjørn was born in 1801 in Vikedal, Rogaland; died in 1850 in Albion Twp.Dane Co. WI USA; was buried in Family Burial Plot, Albion Twp.. Dane Co. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Arnoldus Andreas ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832; died in 1923.
    2. 23. Augustinus Meldal Bruun ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834; died in 1850.
    3. 24. Elizabeth ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837; died in 1921.
    4. 25. Martha ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841; died in 1926.
    5. 26. Dina ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Norge; died on 11 Mar 1935; was buried in Somber Cemetary, Northwood, IA.
    6. 27. Rasmus Bjørn ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846; died in 1936.
    7. 28. Abel ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847; died in 1925.
    8. 29. Bernt Augustinus ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1851; died in 1935.

  2. 17.  Søren De Fine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 24 Dec 1811 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1891.

    Family/Spouse: Lena BÅDE. Lena was born in 1815; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Bernhardus Arnoldus VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1839; and died.
    2. 31. Johan Både Magnus VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840; and died.
    3. 32. Cecilia Sophie VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842; died before 1852.
    4. 33. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843; and died.
    5. 34. Abel Gustave VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844; and died.
    6. 35. Cecilius Severin VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845; and died.
    7. 36. Margretha Catherine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847; and died.
    8. 37. Marie De Fine Brun VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849; and died.
    9. 38. Cecilia Sophie VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852; and died.
    10. 39. Håvar Mathiesen VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854; and died.
    11. 40. Inger Christine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1857; died in 1887.

  3. 18.  Bernhard Wilhelm Gustav VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 12 Aug 1816 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1903.

    Family/Spouse: Adrian HANSEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Bernhard Wilhelm VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880; and died.

    Bernhard married Aseline JOHANNESEN on 14 Apr 1858. Aseline was born on 2 Feb 1830 in Vanse, Vest Agder, Norway; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Bernhardus Arnoldus KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1858 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died on 22 Dec 1919 in Northwood, IA, USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA.
    2. 43. Johannes Lorentz VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1860 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1935.
    3. 44. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1862 in Sandeid, Hordaland; and died.

  4. 19.  Arnoldine Cecilie VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 17 Jul 1819 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1878.

  5. 20.  Hans Christian Frörup VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 9 Oct 1826 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died after 1898.

    Family/Spouse: Hanna Elisabeth JOHANNESEN. Hanna was born in 1825; died in 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Inger Cecilia VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852; and died.
    2. 46. Bernhardine Johane VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855; and died.
    3. 47. Hans Christian VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858; and died.
    4. 48. Bernhardus Arnoldus VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1865; and died.
    5. 49. Johan Emil VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867; and died.
    6. 50. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1871; and died.
    7. 51. Dagny VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Albert Christian AMUNDSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1855; died in 1919.

    Family/Spouse: Clara Matilda OLSON. Clara was born in 1856; died in 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 22.  Arnoldus Andreas ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1832; died in 1923.

    Family/Spouse: Helen Elizabeth BUSE. Helen was born in 1839; died in 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 23.  Augustinus Meldal Bruun ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1834; died in 1850.

  4. 24.  Elizabeth ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1837; died in 1921.

    Family/Spouse: Hans Henry DANIELSON. Hans was born in 1832; died in 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Jennie Marie DANIELSON  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 25.  Martha ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1841; died in 1926.

    Family/Spouse: Lewis JOHNSON. Lewis was born in 1838; died in 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 26.  Dina ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Norge; died on 11 Mar 1935; was buried in Somber Cemetary, Northwood, IA.

    Family/Spouse: Torger A. TORGERSON. Torger was born on 26 Jan 1838 in Norge; died on 7 Jan 1906; was buried in Sion Church Cemetary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 27.  Rasmus Bjørn ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1846; died in 1936.

    Family/Spouse: Bertha Karina OLSON. Bertha was born in 1848; died in 1922. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 28.  Abel ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1847; died in 1925.

    Family/Spouse: Marie OLSON. Marie was born in 1854; died in 1923. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 29.  Bernt Augustinus ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (16.Abel3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1851; died in 1935.

    Family/Spouse: Caroline HEMRI. Caroline was born in 1853; died in 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 30.  Bernhardus Arnoldus VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1839; and died.

    Bernhardus married Karen Oline PEERSEN after 1880. Karen was born in 1853; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Johan Både Magnus VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1886; and died.

    Bernhardus married Gunhild Nielsen BEYER before 1876. Gunhild was born in 1836; died in 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Søren De Fine Lindemann VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1876; died before 1880.
    2. 55. Alfred Nicolai VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877; and died.
    3. 56. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880; and died.

  11. 31.  Johan Både Magnus VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1840; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Anne Christine KNUDSEN. Anne was born in 1842; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. Karen VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873; and died.
    2. 58. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874; and died.
    3. 59. Christian VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875; and died.
    4. 60. Lene VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877; and died.
    5. 61. Johan VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1879; and died.
    6. 62. Jon VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881; and died.
    7. 63. Anna VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; and died.
    8. 64. Margarethe VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; and died.
    9. 65. Sven VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1886; and died.
    10. 66. Sigrid VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887.

  12. 32.  Cecilia Sophie VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1842; died before 1852.

  13. 33.  Søren De Fine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1843; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Catharine MADORE. Catharine was born in 1856; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Sarah Lene VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880; and died.
    2. 68. Charles Lorentz VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1882; and died.
    3. 69. Catharine Antoinette VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885; and died.
    4. 70. Anna Alette VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887.

  14. 34.  Abel Gustave VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1844; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Guri STENDLAND. Guri was born in 1852; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 71. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874; and died.
    2. 72. Lindeman Både VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1876; and died.
    3. 73. Lydia Christine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878; and died.
    4. 74. Gunda Mathilde VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880; and died.
    5. 75. Johan Både VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; and died.
    6. 76. Birgitte Helene VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885; died in 1887.

  15. 35.  Cecilius Severin VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1845; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Agatha Amalie Johanna EBERHART. Agatha was born in 1851; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Cecilia Lene Louise VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873; died in 1873.
    2. 78. Edwin De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875; and died.
    3. 79. Bernhardus Arnoldus Cecilius VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877; died in 1877.
    4. 80. Lena Både VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878; and died.
    5. 81. Cecelius Severin VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880; and died.
    6. 82. Agatha Luise Marie VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881; and died.
    7. 83. Severin Cecilius VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; and died.
    8. 84. Martin Emanuel Hartvig VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1884; and died.
    9. 85. Frantz Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1886; and died.
    10. 86. Inga VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1888.

  16. 36.  Margretha Catherine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1847; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Anders NIELSEN. Anders was born in 1838; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 87. Theodore Nicholas NIELSEN  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 88. Thomas Allen NIELSEN  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 89. Norman De Fine Krogh NIELSEN  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 90. Nicolai Bernt NIELSEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873; and died.

  17. 37.  Marie De Fine Brun VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1849; and died.

  18. 38.  Cecilia Sophie VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1852; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Ole NILSEN. Ole was born in 1855; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 39.  Håvar Mathiesen VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1854; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Malene EGENAES. Malene was born in 1857; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 91. Søren De Fine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1879; and died.
    2. 92. Laura Malene VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881; died in 1881.
    3. 93. Johan Leon Både VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; and died.
    4. 94. Hilda Cecilia Laurenze VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885; and died.
    5. 95. Anna Sophie Catharine VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1887.

  20. 40.  Inger Christine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (17.Søren3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1857; died in 1887.

  21. 41.  Bernhard Wilhelm VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (18.Bernhard3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1880; and died.

    Notes:

    Translation of obituary or letter by Theodor Dahl circa 1943.

    "Bernhard Krogh is dead. A rich and enthusiastic life is ended. It happened quickly and unexpected was the death message. We had just seen him walk among us, erect and quiet, between is office and his home. As he walked, he meditated, observing mankind and listening to life. With his powerful gifts for beauty and warmth, he loved life and brought to it worthy experiences in nature, art, literature and spirit, as well as enduring its discouragements and pain. He was a worshipper of everything that was created of an artistic spirit, he who himself possessed a soul for art and who had the gift to kindle life in words in the lyrical vein - words which were as golden waves in his mind.

    We had been friends from youth when we were both in positions in wholesale firms in the city Often we went together out into Nature and dreamed the dreams of youth. we sat together and listened to the spirit of the trees as they whispered in the light of summer evenings out by Moss Lake. In dreams we soared with the songs of the birds toward the blue heavens. We wrote poetry, that is, it was Krogh who could do that. It billowed forth from him in lyrical notes, yet correct in form and in content, giving evidence of his fine intelligence and spirit. Back of the words which seemed to come so easily, always lay thoughts, pondered and clear. In Oddmund Viks 'Stavanger News' appeared many of his writings. His poet's pen did not dry up in the inkwell; but created verse in his mind throughout his whole life.

    He had an innate esthetic knowledge. His was an aristocratic lineage of noble blood, that of the old Kroghs of Hogganvik. This noble inheritance gave him his prestige and his high standards of life. However, it was foreign to him to speak of his nobility or to pride himself in his particular gifts. He used to say he was the Ryfylke boy from Sandeid who came to Stavanger to work in the store of his brother, Johannes Krogh of Torget.

    He was 15 years of age when he first came to the city. There he was a clerk until he took a position with a grocer, K. S. Bertelsen, where he became a bookkeeper and office manager. He was able and dependable in his position.

    In 1909 he started his own wholesale business, which grew into a solid and reputable firm. He dealt with the city merchants as well as with the country merchants around Rogaland and was well known and liked. When we regard his personality and influence in life, it is not the businessman which comes to the fore, however, it is rather the man inside the man - the inner Bernhard Krogh.

    From his youth until his death an unending love for everything that was brought forth from the spirit encompassed him. His was, in truth, the Spirit of beauty. Because of this he became the bearer of culture, the worshipper of art and, not least, of the art of painting. Even as an 18 year old boy his eyes were opened to the worth of the work of Lars Hertervig. An old relative of his had bought at an auction some samples of this master's art and they gripped the young Bernhard. His instinct and artistic mind felt and understood that they were something wonderful, that it must have been a remarkable man who had painted those pictures. This interest in Hertervig, aroused so early, grew with the years. He became a confirmed Hertervig admirer, and at all times supported his art. He owned a noteworthy Hertervig collection. He was responsible for the Hertervig monument which will be erected in Stavanger. He championed the movement for this monument with zeal and fire. As associate manager of the Bertha Berg legacy, he persuaded the legatee to appropriate the means for it. As president of the Stavanger Commercial Club, he was a member of the legacy management.

    Krogh did a great deal for painters. By purchase of paintings, by economic assistance, by warm and friendly words he encouraged them and this bore fruit in their young artistic minds.

    He was very much taken up with the painter, O. Tjotta, whose life, with its many tragic moments, affected him greatly. Krogh was interested in artists as a whole, whether he knew them personally or from literature; but he had a special interest and regard for Tjotta. And I know that Tjotta admired Krogh and considered him his good and faithful friend, who did not let his right hand know what his left hand was doing.

    When Tjotta was about 50 years of age (shortly before his death), Krogh arranged for a large exhibit of his paintings. Krogh had early observed Tjotta's particular gift and the warmth and love with which he depicted the peasant homes of Jaeren - the primitive old Jaeren, the brown and despondent Jaeren, with its old houses so full of fantasies and colors that they became as music. In looking at these paintings, it is as if Peter Dass and Kingo sing. He did much for this remarkable Jaeren painter and was with him at his deathbed where he promised that the painting he bought from him 'Peasant Funeral', should be put in the Stavanger Art Gallery and this was done.

    It is self-evident that a man with Krogh's interest in art would be a member of the Art Association. He was a member for 23 years and resigned shortly before his death because of ill health. He was also a member of the building committee which erected the beautiful art building by the Madla Road. In this he was the driving power. He was also an interested and valuable member of the management of the Stavanger Museum. It can be mentioned, too, that he had a seat in the management of a stock and bond exchange.

    Then too, he was a sailor! The cutter and the fjords, brisk winds, sailing over the lakes and gliding around land and cape in the song of the sea - that was the life for him. He began to sail early in life. He was one of the leading pioneers in the sailing craft in Stavanger and was for many years vice-president of the Stavanger Sailing Society. Yes, he was active with his cutter, representing Stavanger in regattas, both in the north and on the east coast. That green-painted ship of his always sailed in first, for Krogh was a sailor of first rank. For many years he was Stavanger's Sailing Society's representative for the west coast in the Norwegian Society. Here, as in his other interests, there was something almost passionate. Whatever he did, he went into it fully and completely.

    Thus it was also with the authors he enjoyed. He worshipped them, reading them again and again. There were not many who knew Gustaf Frøding as well as he. He was wholly gripped by his writings and had visited the places in Sweden which have memorials to this great writer of tragic poetry. Plato was also one who was not allowed to rest on the bookshelf and this was the way with many.

    We shall not forget his many descriptions of Ryfylke, which he loved. There he could picture, with his pen, impressions and experiences of nature and mankind. Well also recall his remarkable letters from France and Italy.

    He was married to Selma Weidemann and four children survive. Their home is characteristic of the spirit of the life that lived there. It contains a large and valuable art collection, beautiful old furniture, and many books.

    Bernhard Krogh's death is a painful loss for those in Stavanger who live the life of the spirit. We should have had him among us much longer as he was not more than 63 years old. We honor his memory and evaluate his influence among us. He never exalted himself but was humble and modest as fine and rich minds usually are. He was noble, always a clear thinker, strong in his criticism of self, careful in his judgment of others. He was a nobleman in his life, and the news of his death will arouse deep sorrow among the men who enjoyed him.

    Light and good you will live in our memory. We shall never forget that beautiful wise look of yours which streamed from your noble soul, dear Bernhard Krogh.

    Theodor Dahl"

    Family/Spouse: Selma WEIDEMANN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 96. Gerd KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 97. Ruth KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 98. Arne KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 99. Finn KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 100. Bernhard Wilhelm KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1915; died in 1935.

  22. 42.  Bernhardus Arnoldus KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (18.Bernhard3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 15 Oct 1858 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died on 22 Dec 1919 in Northwood, IA, USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Northwood, IA, USA

    Notes:

    According to the Stavanger Emigration Index at Vesterheim, Søren de Fine, his brother, traveled with him.

    Bernhardus married Mathilde Euphemia STROMSTEIN on 8 Jun 1884 in Northwood, IA, USA. Mathilde (daughter of Johan Otto STROMSTEIN and Anna Christine GUNDERSEN) was born on 16 Sep 1856 in Norge; died on 5 Jun 1913 in Northwood, IA, USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 101. Mabel Amanda KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1885 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 12 Jul 1975 in Dewitt, IA, USA.
    2. 102. Cora Cecelia KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1887 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 1 Jun 1961 in Northwood, IA, USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA.
    3. 103. Selma Bernhardina KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1889 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 16 Jul 1955.
    4. 104. Lenore De Fine KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1892 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 27 Jan 1944 in Olean, N. Y.; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA.
    5. 105. Alma Mathilda KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1894 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 24 Jan 1973 in Des Moines, IA., USA; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA.
    6. 106. Arnoldus Otto Bernhard KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1898 in Northwood, IA, USA; died on 26 Nov 1950 in Mishawaka, IN; was buried in Sunset Rest Cemetary, Northwood, IA.
    7. 107. Beatrice Augustine KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1901.

  23. 43.  Johannes Lorentz VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (18.Bernhard3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 4 May 1860 in Sandeid, Hordaland; died in 1935.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Schavland LARSEN. Elizabeth was born in 1864; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 108. Borgne VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 109. Bernhard Emil VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890.
    3. 110. Ole Larsen VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1891.
    4. 111. Johannes Lorentz VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893.

  24. 44.  Søren De Fine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (18.Bernhard3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born on 28 Jan 1862 in Sandeid, Hordaland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Stavanger

    Notes:

    Emigrated to America in 1882 with brother Bernhardus Arnoldus von Krogh. At some time returned to Norway and lived out his life in Stavanger


  25. 45.  Inger Cecilia VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hans3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1852; and died.

  26. 46.  Bernhardine Johane VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hans3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1855; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Albert Henrik ALBERTSON. Albert was born in 1860; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 47.  Hans Christian VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hans3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1858; and died.

  28. 48.  Bernhardus Arnoldus VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hans3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1865; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Christine Johane JACOBSON. Christine was born in 1868; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 112. Mildred Belle VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894.

  29. 49.  Johan Emil VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hans3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1867; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Georgine Berntine ANDERSON. Georgine was born in 1870; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 113. Trygve Fr"Rup VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893; died in 1893.
    2. 114. Erling VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896.

    Family/Spouse: Helga Cathinka BERG. Helga was born in 1866; died in 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 115. Hjalmar VON KROGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890.

  30. 50.  Søren De Fine VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hans3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1871; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Mathilda Severine SØRENSON. Mathilda was born in 1871; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  31. 51.  Dagny VON KROGH Descendancy chart to this point (20.Hans3, 12.Bernhardus2, 1.Søren1) was born in 1874; and died.


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