The Eriksen family - Norway

The Eriksen family was much larger than the Brandenburgers. There are many pictures of family gatherings, outings and significant events.

Please let me know if you spot errors or would like to add more information about a picture.

A family gathering around 1952/53. At Bjarne and Ragnhild’s home.

Front: Maren, Arild and Anders Magnus

Back: Frida, Sven Erik, Harald, Johannes and Aud, Agnes and Olaf, Anne, Ragnhild and Bjarne

Photo by Johannes Brye

Sverre on the lap of his mother Olava.

Sverre on the lap of his mother Olava.

Sverre's brother Olaf was a taxi driver. He once told the story of how he got his driver's licence. He drove to the police station where an officer asked him to drive around the block. His license was ready for him when he returned.

Sverre's brother Olaf was a taxi driver. He once told the story of how he got his driver's licence. He drove to the police station where an officer asked him to drive around the block. His license was ready for him when he returned.

A very dapper looking Bjarne Eriksen - on the occasion of his engagement

A very dapper looking Bjarne Eriksen - on the occasion of his engagement

Members of the Stam Eriksen family in the late 1930s. Faces include Bjarne Eriksen (top left), his daughter Aud (second front left) and Olaf Stam (far right). Olaf was to my knowledge the only sibling who kept Stam as a surname.

Members of the Stam Eriksen family in the late 1930s. Faces include Bjarne Eriksen (top left), his daughter Aud (second front left) and Olaf Stam (far right). Olaf was to my knowledge the only sibling who kept Stam as a surname.

Barkevik 1946 - Barkevik near Larvik - this was the childhood home of Sverre Eriksen. He held fond memories of his life and told many stories growing up

Barkevik 1946 - Barkevik near Larvik - this was the childhood home of Sverre Eriksen. He held fond memories of his life and told many stories growing up

Who is this lovely couple? The picture says it was taken in Drammen - possibly early 1910s.

Who is this lovely couple? The picture says it was taken in Drammen - possibly early 1910s.

A family gathering around 1952/53 at Bjarne and Ragnhild’s home. Front: Maren, Arild and Anders Magnus Back: Frida, Sven Erik, Harald, Johannes and Aud, Agnes and Olaf, Anne, Ragnhild and Bjarne Photo by Johannes Brye

A family gathering around 1952/53 at Bjarne and Ragnhild’s home. Front: Maren, Arild and Anders Magnus Back: Frida, Sven Erik, Harald, Johannes and Aud, Agnes and Olaf, Anne, Ragnhild and Bjarne Photo by Johannes Brye

An Eriksen family picture from 1931 - I only recognise Anders Magnus and Maren.

An Eriksen family picture from 1931 - I only recognise Anders Magnus and Maren.

A gathering of the Eriksen family in the garden of Sverre's brother Bjarne.

A gathering of the Eriksen family in the garden of Sverre's brother Bjarne.

A good looking young man. This is possibly Magnus Eriksen - brother of Sverre.

A good looking young man. This is possibly Magnus Eriksen - brother of Sverre.

A gathering in Helgeroa on Sverre's 80th birthday. Front: Tutt, Frida, Agnes, Bjarne, Marie, Sverre Back: Agnes and Olaf, Harald, Edith, Johannes, ?boy, Aud, Ragnhild, Peter

A gathering in Helgeroa on Sverre's 80th birthday. Front: Tutt, Frida, Agnes, Bjarne, Marie, Sverre Back: Agnes and Olaf, Harald, Edith, Johannes, ?boy, Aud, Ragnhild, Peter

Sverre in the garden at his home in Flateby, Norway.

Sverre in the garden at his home in Flateby, Norway.

Edith at home in Flateby, Norway.

Edith at home in Flateby, Norway.

Family gathering at Skoger in 1973/74. Johannes, Aud, Ole Johannes, Kari Brye. Olaf and Agnes Stam. Ragnhild and Bjarne Eriksen Anne and Rolf and their daughters Margrethe and Irene.

Family gathering at Skoger in 1973/74. Johannes, Aud, Ole Johannes, Kari Brye. Olaf and Agnes Stam. Ragnhild and Bjarne Eriksen Anne and Rolf and their daughters Margrethe and Irene.