Valborg Margrethe Fischer (1848-1915)

Valborg Margrethe Fischer (1848-1915) aka Walborg Fisher (b. 1848, Kristiania, Oslo, Norway - d. 1915, Kristiania, Oslo, Norway)

Kristiania
From 1878 to 1924, Kristiania was the name used for Norway's capital, Oslo. On January 01, 1925 the name was changed from Kristiania to Oslo.

Parents
She was the daughter of Maren Christine Fischer (1821-?). By 1865 Maren was a widow.

Birth
Valborg was born in 1848 in Kristiania, Oslo, Norway.

Siblings

 * Christian Emanuel Fischer (1845-?)
 * Oskar August Fischer (1855-?)
 * Gustav Adolf Fischer (1857-?)
 * Martha Christine Fischer (1859-?)

Marriage
Valborg married Andreas Tandberg (1847-1910) in Kristiania, Oslo, Norway.

Children
Christian Tandberg (1872-?) who was born in Orangeville, Canada and lived in London; Thorvald Martin Tandberg (1874-1970) who was born in Portland, Maine and worked as a restaurant and hotel manager; Valborg Tandberg who may have died as an infant; Nils Jacob Tandberg (1878-?) who married Gemanda Fredrikke Hartmann (1880-?) of Soggendal, Norway; Erling August Norman Tandberg (1881-?), who had a twin that died; Biarje Tandberg who died as a youth; Gudrun Tandberg (1887-after1900) who died as a youth; and Ragnhild Tandberg (1887-?) who was a twin of Gudrun.

1865 Census
In 1865 Valborg lived at "Nedre Voldgate, Trefoldigheds Menighed". Maren Christine Fischer was working as a "bogbinder eier af gaarden". In the home was: Christian Emanuel Fischer (1845-?) a student; Valborg Margrethe Fischer (1848-?); Oskar August Fischer (1855-?); Gustav Adolf Fischer (1857-?); and Martha Christine Fischer (1859-?).

Norway to USA
On April 04, 1872 Vanborg and Andreas bought tickets on the Allan Brothers ship "Hero" and sailed on May 05, 1872 from Kristiania, Norway to Toronto, Canada. Andreas was listed as a Sergeant. Their names were listed as "Valborg Tandberg" and Andreas Tandberg". On May 27, 1892 "Valborg Tandberg" bought a ticket and went from Kristiania to Portland, Maine. She was traveling alone.

1875 Census
In 1875 they were living at Nedre Voldgade 11 in Kristiania, Norway. Andreas was working as a "handlende" and he was born in Hønefos. Living at home were: Christian Tandberg; and Thorvald Martin Tandberg.

1900 Census
She was living at Stolmagergaden 3 in Kristiania, Norway in the home of her son-in-law Andreas. Andreas was listed as working as a "fabrikeier mek værksted & jernsengfabr." Valborg Margrethe Fischer was listed as "Walborg Tandberg" and her mother, Maren Christine Fischer (1821-after1900) whoo is listed as "Maren Ficher", was living with them. Andreas and Maren's children at home were: Christian, who was listed as "Chr. Tandberg" and was working as a "portier & tolk"; Erling, who was working as a "bicyclearbeider"; Gudrun; and Ragnhild.