Erik Kristensen ¹

   Another name for Erik was Christensen.

  General Notes:

Erik was from Homstvet in Herland or Eidsberg (both are named).

Erik married Johanne Olsdatter Salseng, daughter of Ole Hansen Salseng and Sigri Klemetsdatter. (Johanne Olsdatter Salseng was born on 24 Aug 1800 in Søndre Ihlen, Askim, Østfold, Norway, christened in 1800 in Askim, Østfold, Norway, died on 11 Mar 1856 in Salsenghytta, Askim, Østfold, Norway and was buried on 27 Mar 1856.)

  Marriage Notes:

Erik Kristensen nevnes som lottbruker på Skjørten i 1832, da dattera Regine ble døpt. Fra 1834 finner vi ham på øvre Dæli.

Erik and Johanne had farmed the Dæli farm in Askim before they took over her father's farm, Nedre Salseng, on 15 October 1852 for 2400 spdl. They sold the farm about two years later for 2620 spdl. They continued as farmers on nedre Salseng, and Johanne died on Salsenghytta in 1856.